—Germany, Fischer Empire Security Division
"This facility belongs to the German military."
"It houses a vast collection of military research projects, prototype experintal weaponry, and rare material samples," Cortana reported, detailing information about the Empire's Security Division.
"The iridium storage warehouse, designated K18, has already been breached by Agent Natasha Romanoff with the aid of a Rhodes Island Industries electronic infiltration system."
"The material has been retrieved and is en route to Rhodes Island's headquarters for safekeeping."
"Sounds like we should take a look inside. Who knows what other valuable items they have?"
"Would you like to deploy electronic infiltration drones to access the inventory database?" Cortana asked.
"If we connect to the Rhodes Island mainfra via the 'Argos' Project, we can accelerate decryption speeds and bypass military-grade encryption—"
"Ahem! Stop! Just stop! We're not here to steal anything!" Kagura interrupted.
"We're here to capture Hawkeye, not—well, not steal... exactly."
The girl sat perched on the rooftop, gazing at the city lights under the night sky, relishing the cool evening breeze.
"Anyway, do we have an update on Hawkeye's movents? Based on our predictions, they should be arriving any mont now."
"Unknown ard personnel detected, approaching from the periter," Cortana reported, relaying real-ti reconnaissance data from the 'Argos' Project.
"Data match complete. Identification confird: Agent Clint Barton."
"North Arican Equipnt Station orbital adjustnts are complete."
"Support directives are ready. EE1DII drones have been deployed."
"Optical camouflage engaged."
"Heh heh heh~ hmm hmm~ hmm~" Kagura humd a little tune as she watched the approaching intruders sneaking their way toward the facility.
"Well, well... here they co. 'Operation: Capture Hawkeye' is officially underway!"
"Recon team, report the situation at the target site."
"This is the recon team. We've reached the periter of the target location. No signs of security personnel. I repeat, no security personnel present."
"What? No security? Confirm again! This is the Empire's Security Division we're talking about."
"Understood. Conducting visual and night-vision scans for confirmation."
"Status update?"
"Recon team here. We've completed another sweep. No signs of security personnel. The place appears completely abandoned."
"No one? That doesn't make any sense..."
"Hawkeye, what's the call? Do we proceed?"
"Since we're here, we finish the mission. Move forward."
"Roger that. Recon team moving into designated warehouse K18. Assault and cover teams, follow in!"
S.H.I.E.L.D. had many enemies.
Aside from their century-long rivalry with HYDRA, they also faced nurous ard factions, rival intelligence agencies, and shadowy cri syndicates lurking beneath society's surface.
Finding well-equipped and battle-hardened operatives among S.H.I.E.L.D.'s adversaries wasn't difficult.
After falling under Loki's control, Hawkeye recruited an elite force, brainwashing them with Loki's scepter.
This unit was loyal only to Loki, forming a formidable team skilled in advanced combat tactics and wielding cutting-edge weaponry.
They were so well-coordinated they could rival or even surpass most special operations units worldwide.
For them, infiltrating a simple security facility was hardly a challenge.
Especially when the facility appeared... deserted?
With precise execution, Hawkeye's team swiftly secured warehouse K18 and the surrounding area without encountering a single threat.
The mission was progressing smoothly.
Standing before the warehouse entrance, Hawkeye retrieved a remote biological tissue replication device, pressing it against the retinal scanner.
Everything was ready.
All that remained was for Loki—stationed in the city center—to transmit Dr. Heinrich Seifer's eye data through the replication device, unlocking the warehouse door remotely.
A soft night breeze rustled through the air.
Hawkeye suddenly furrowed his brows. "Did soone... put on perfu?"
The surrounding operatives—all rugged, battle-hardened n—looked at each other in confusion.
Perfu? Hardly their style. They shook their heads, puzzled by Hawkeye's question.
But his instincts were right.
A faint, refreshing fragrance drifted in the air, subtle enough that only soone with heightened senses—like Hawkeye—could detect it.
"Neural restraint disruption gas deployed," Cortana's voice echoed through Kagura's earpiece.
"This gas was designed to counteract Winter Soldier's brainwashing techniques. Let's see if it works against Loki's mind control."
Hawkeye's mind clouded over.
A battle of consciousness waged inside his head—two conflicting voices fighting for dominance.
"Sothing's off!" His sharp instincts kicked in, warning his team. "Stay alert!"
"Recon team, report!"
"All clear. The night breeze feels nice. No signs of hostiles."
"That's what's strange... This bad feeling won't go away..." Hawkeye's thoughts tangled.
"Why am I here again? Who ordered to retrieve the iridium? Loki? Yes, I must obey Loki... Wait—who is Loki?"
"Cortana, status update?" Kagura asked through her comms. "Is my 'magic perfu' working?"
"According to Argos' surveillance, the neural disruption gas is taking effect. However, the mind control is deeply embedded. Physical intervention is recomnded."
"Got it. Looks like it's ti for so hands-on action!" Kagura nodded.
"Orbital Station 'Halo 7,' anti-infantry equipnt module, comnce payload drop. EE1DII drone, deterrence mode, three-second delay. Activate!"
"Command confird, Master."
'Beep. Beep. Beep.'
'BZZZT—!'
A sudden, high-frequency sonic blast erupted.
Camouflaged above the security division, the EE1DII drone unleashed a devastating wave of directed sound energy upon Hawkeye and his squad.
Originally developed as an advanced reconnaissance drone, the EE1D model used ultrasonic resonance to detect hidden personnel and enemy placents inside structures.
It had even been used in the past to track down 'Whiplash.'
The newly upgraded EE1DII drone, however, introduced a powerful new function—adjustable sonic waves capable of stunning and incapacitating targets within range.
Hawkeye's team was thrown into chaos.
Their limbs went numb, heads spun, and ears rang violently, leaving them temporarily incapacitated.
Hawkeye gritted his teeth, shaking off the disorienting effects.
He steadied himself, raising his bow to take down the hovering drone.
"Hey, hey! Stop right there!" A playful voice echoed from the rooftop of warehouse K18. "Don't go breaking my toys!"
Hawkeye turned toward the voice.
Perched on the edge of the rooftop sat a striking young woman in a form-fitting outfit.
She crossed her legs, gazing down at the incapacitated operatives with an amused smirk.
The night wind tousled her silk-like hair, making for an almost surreal, picturesque sight.
"Mmm, mmm, impressive. Even under these conditions, you can still draw your bow. Clint Barton, you're just full of surprises," she mused, grinning mischievously.
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