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Ch. 274 Odin's Invitation
🕑 Added 2024-01-25 16:00:09 +0000 UTCAlthough King Ghidorah was a good reputation farming target, after some thought, Russell decided to abandon this idea.
To boost the reputation of the Justice League, he couldn't bring King Ghidorah, frozen in Antarctica, back to life. That was something he couldn't do.
While resolving King Ghidorah wasn't particularly difficult, King Ghidorah was different from other Titan Beasts.
If it woke up, there was a high likelihood that it would awaken other Titan Beasts as well.
At that point, it would be a true global catastrophe.
Russell knew he wasn't a good person, but he hadn't reached the point of intentionally causing a global disaster just to boost the Justice League's reputation.
He still had that line he wouldn't cross.
After sitting in the study for a few minutes, he headed to the balcony of his study and then flew towards the Chairman's office at the Octopus Monster Headquarters.
In less than a minute, he arrived at the Chairman's office in the Octopus Monster Headquarters from the Justice League headquarters.
After arriving in the office, he called in his personal secretary, Ellie.
Soon, Ellie, with her golden waves of hair, enchanting and alluring appearance, entered the office with a stack of documents.
High heels, black stockings, an office lady uniform, long slender legs, and alluring curves...
Although Russell had played countless games of flying chess with Ellie, he couldn't deny that Ellie remained a very enticing temptress.
After dealing with the Chairman's work for the day, Russell didn't have any intention of engaging in deep conversation with Ellie. He dismissed her from the office.
Then, he reclined on the sofa in the reception area and began his "sunbathing" for the day.
Just when he thought it would be an ordinary day, the voice of No. 3 suddenly resounded in the office.
"Sir, Miss Skye has sent an urgent communication signal."
"Bring it here."
Russell opened his eyes and immediately responded.
The next second, a huge holographic screen appeared in front of him.
Without waiting for him to speak, Skye spoke first, "We've encountered the special ops team from S.H.I.E.L.D., and it's led by Black Widow and Hawkeye. They've just captured Grant Ward, John Garrett, and others."
After Skye finished speaking, Russell frowned slightly.
He didn't care about John Garrett, the former high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. But Grant Ward was different.
Although the current Grant Ward no longer had the potential to become the host of the Hive, Russell admired his professional qualities. From the perspective of a spy and an agent, Grant Ward was exceptionally skilled, second only to Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow.
If he hadn't undergone any human enhancements, his overall abilities wouldn't be inferior to Natasha's.
Moreover, Grant Ward possessed remarkable leadership charisma. In the original storyline, he reorganized the remaining faction of Hydra's young and able members, bringing Hydra back to life.
After some thought, he asked Skye, "Where are you now?"
"Paris!" Skye answered promptly.
"Rescue them both, but don't personally get involved. Leave it to the Winter Soldier."
"Also, during the operation, don't reveal the Winter Soldier's symbiote abilities. Disguise as members of Hydra."
After the Battle of New York, the White Zetsu's symbiote form had become widely known. Although Russell and the Justice League had never openly admitted that the White Zetsu soldiers was a member of the Justice League, this fact was not a secret to the special ops organizations like S.H.I.E.L.D.
He did intend for the Hydra to become his secret force, primarily responsible for handling matters that the Justice League couldn't easily deal with. Such as the more villainous elements.
"Understood, I know what to do!" Skye replied after receiving Russell's instructions.
After ending the call with Skye, Russell instructed No. 3, "Keep an eye on Skye, and if necessary, send the Iron Legion directly."
"Yes, sir!" No. 3 immediately responded.
Russell wasn't surprised that S.H.I.E.L.D. had captured Ward and Garrett. They were both key figures within the Hydra faction hidden within S.H.I.E.L.D.
If he remembered correctly, Ward's S.H.I.E.L.D. agent level was 7, while Garrett was level 8. In S.H.I.E.L.D., agents at levels 7 and 8 were undoubtedly senior agents. Notably, Coulson, before becoming the director of the New York branch, was only level 8.
Russell had more respect for Ward. Although he no longer had the potential to be the host for Hive, Russell highly regarded his professional skills. From the perspectives of an agent and a spy, Grant Ward was an outstanding agent, second only to Natasha Romanoff.
What's more, Grant Ward had significant leadership charm. In the original plot, he reassembled the remaining Hydra young and able members, reviving Hydra.
Russell instructed No. 3 and then reclined once again, continuing his "sunbathing" for the day.
Although there had been a minor surprise with Skye, it didn't affect his mood for the day.
Time passed slowly.
After lying on the sofa for two hours, Russell left the office and flew back to the Justice League headquarters.
However, what he didn't anticipate was that an unexpected incident occurred shortly after his return to the Justice League headquarters.
A rainbow-like beam of light descended from the sky, precisely hitting the lawn outside his study.
This sudden energy beam triggered the Justice League headquarters' security system and caught the attention of Russell and others.
Before this rainbow-like, radiant beam of energy fully dissipated, Russell approached it with a furrowed brow.
Although this was the first time he had witnessed such a rainbow-like beam of light in this world, he was not unfamiliar with this kind of energy beam.
The Bifrost!
To be precise, the Bifrost, Asgard's conventional means of teleportation and a strategic-level weapon.
Just as Russell was contemplating whether to analyze the teleportation principle of the Bifrost using magical means, a brilliant light appeared before his eyes.
The next moment, he found himself in the grand hall of the Bifrost.
But it was too late!
Upon arriving at the majestic circular hall of the rainbow bridge, Russell first assessed the situation and observed Heimdall, who was standing at the control console.
Although Heimdall appeared to be a mere gatekeeper, his status was no lower than that of the Warriors Three within Asgard.
Strictly speaking, Heimdall's status was even higher than that of the Warriors Three.
Heimdall not only managed the Bifrost but also served as Asgard's first line of defense, known as the "Guardian of the Bifrost."
Additionally, Heimdall possessed the "All-Seeing Eyes," which allowed him to perceive all things within the Nine Realms clearly. As long as it was within the scope of the Nine Realms, Heimdall could see everything happening.
