Chapter 68 Desperate Warrior

When Sephiroth returned to Umbrella.

"Lord Sephiroth, Mr. Kreutz from headquarters is waiting for you at the research institute." A supervisor came up to Sephiroth and said respectfully.

News came from Umbrella headquarters that Mr. Kreutz would come to the European Umbrella branch in person to upgrade the equipment and intelligent security system for Sephiroth and the entire team.

Sephiroth didn't have much expectation for this. For him, equipment and systems were not what he cared about most. He was more concerned about how to find the mastermind behind Hydra and stop them from continuing to threaten Umbrella and the world.

However, when Sephiroth arrived at the research institute, he saw Mr. Kreutz waiting there. Kreutz was smiling, with a look of expectation in his eyes.

"Sephiroth, welcome back." Kreutz greeted Sephiroth warmly, his eyes full of respect.

Sephiroth was slightly stunned, then regained his calm expression. "Thank you," he responded simply.

"Sephiroth, I heard that you have performed very well during this time. The Umbrella Division is really proud to have a top fighter like you." Kreutz praised.

Sephiroth didn't like receiving too much praise, he just nodded silently without saying much.

Kreutz saw what Sephiroth was thinking. He knew that Sephiroth was not good at speaking, so he changed the subject. "I am here to upgrade the equipment and intelligent security system of European Umbrella. As the number of Hydra's super-powered warriors increases, we must improve our combat effectiveness."

"I know." Sephiroth nodded. Although he didn't care about equipment, he knew it was very important to the entire team.

"Not only that, we will also upgrade the Eisenac Armored Corps to make them more powerful." Kreutz continued, "At the same time, we will increase our investment in biochemical engineering research and develop more advanced biochemical weapons and technologies."

"I will assist you." Sephiroth responded solemnly. He knew that the threat facing the Umbrella Division was growing, and he had to do everything possible to improve his strength in order to cope with future challenges.

Kreutz expressed satisfaction with Sephiroth's cooperation, and then took him to the laboratory of the research institute. The laboratory was busy, and the engineers were busy, they were working hard for the upgrade plan of Umbrella.

"This is the headquarters' latest intelligent security system. It can automatically sense and identify potential threats, as well as quickly respond and deal with various attacks." Kreutz introduced to Sephiroth.

Sephiroth quietly observed everything in the laboratory. He knew that these scientists and engineers were working hard just to ensure the safety of the Umbrella branch.

"This is a new type of armor of the Eisenak Armor Corps. It has more powerful attack and defense capabilities, allowing soldiers to better deal with the enemy." Kreutz continued to introduce.

Sephiroth looked at the armor in front of him. He knew that upgrading these equipment was crucial to the entire team.

On the other side of the laboratory, biochemical engineering research is also in full swing. They are developing more advanced biochemical weapons and technologies to enhance the team's combat effectiveness.

The entire research institute is filled with the atmosphere of innovation and hope. Engineers are constantly trying new theories and experiments, adding new hope to the future of Umbrella.

"Sephiroth, I know you don't care about these equipment and technologies, but they are very important to Umbrella. Only with strong strength can we be invincible in the face of the threat of Hydra." Kreutz explained to Sephiroth.

"No, I just don't need these myself, but everyone at Umbrella does." Sephiroth said solemnly.

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After Tony Stark fought the Chitauri and successfully defeated the threat of alien invasion, the battle left him with severe psychological trauma. He returned to his private villa in the Maldives and began a lonely journey.

Every night, Tony would be awakened by nightmares. The scenes from the battle kept replaying in his mind, making him unable to sleep. In his dreams, he saw the endless army of Chitauri, saw himself and his companions fighting alone, saw countless people sacrificed in the battle, and saw Pepper Potts.

During the day, he tried to find solutions and try to keep himself busy. However, no matter how hard he tried, the nightmares at night still haunted him and he couldn't get rid of them. He began to distance himself from his friends, especially Pepper Potts, and was unwilling to share his troubles with her. He felt more and more lonely inside and couldn't communicate with anyone.

In his villa in the Maldives, he locked himself in the laboratory and conducted research frantically. He tried to find a solution to his inner trauma through technology, but everything was in vain. His body and mind were exhausted, but he could not stop and face his psychological problems.

Pepper Potts noticed Tony's change and tried to help him anxiously, but Tony always kept her away. He believed that he could only solve his problems by himself and was unwilling to let others see his vulnerable side.

One night, he was awakened by a nightmare again. This time, his good friend Bruce Banner (Hulk) appeared in the dream. He gave Tony a warning look, which seemed to imply something. Tony was stunned. He realized that he had been avoiding his inner problems, and these problems were exactly what he needed to face and solve.

The next day, Tony finally decided to face his own heart.

The next morning, the sun shines through the window into the bedroom. Tony lies on the bed, his eyes blurred. He has not slept all night, and is exhausted by nightmares. He knows that he can no longer escape, and he must face his inner fear and trauma.

Pepper Potts walked into the bedroom and saw Tony was pale and tired. She couldn't help but feel distressed. She walked quietly to the bed, patted Tony's shoulder gently, and said gently: "Tony, are you okay?"

Tony turned his head and looked into Pepper's eyes, his eyes were full of fatigue and fragility. He finally let go of his strength and arrogance and confided his psychological trauma and nightmares to Pepper. He told her that after the Chitauri War, he had been troubled by the shadow in his heart and felt unable to get rid of fear and anxiety.

Pepper listened quietly without interrupting him. She just held his hand gently, indicating that he didn't need to worry and that she would always be by his side.

"I don't think I can go on like this." Tony's voice trembled a little, "I have always been a strong Iron Man, but now I feel like I can't hold on any longer."

Pepper stroked his hair and said softly, "Tony, you are also a person. You have feelings too. You have the right to be afraid and to be vulnerable. You don't have to play the role of a hero all the time. We all know how great and brave you are, but you are also an ordinary person with the same fragility and need to be understood as everyone else."

"But I don't want to make you worry. I don't want you to see my vulnerable side." Tony said a little frustrated.

Pepper hugged him tightly and said tenderly: "I love you, no matter you are the strong Iron Man or the fragile Tony Stark. You don't have to face all the pressure and pain alone. We are one. We will always be together and face everything together."

Tony felt Pepper's warmth and comfort, he knew he was not alone, he had Pepper by his side to support him. His eyes were wet, he never thought that he would be so vulnerable in front of others, but at this moment he felt relieved and at ease.

"Thank you, Pepper." Tony hugged her tightly, his voice full of gratitude and warmth, "With you by my side, I feel I can overcome anything."

Pepper patted him on the back and said gently, "Yes, we will always be together to face all difficulties and challenges. You don't have to bear it all alone. I will always support you and walk through every moment with you."

With Pepper's company, Tony began to receive psychological treatment to find his inner balance. He gradually opened up and began to share his feelings with his friends. They formed a small group and met regularly every week to communicate and help each other relieve psychological pressure.

During the treatment process, Tony also realized that everything he had experienced in the battle was inevitable. He began to accept that he was a person with weaknesses, not the invincible Iron Man. He learned to face fear and difficulties, and to face his inner trauma with courage.

As time went by, Tony's nightmares at night gradually decreased, and he began to sleep peacefully. He slowly walked out of the shadows and regained his strength and confidence. He also realized that his friends and family were his strongest support, and only by joining hands with them could he face the challenges of the future together.

At the same time, a group of terrorists called "Desperate Warriors" launched a series of terrorist attacks around the world, killing countless people.

The first attack took place in a busy commercial district. People were busy shopping and working when suddenly a loud bang sounded and the entire block fell into chaos. The desperate warriors detonated a powerful bomb, killing dozens of people on the spot and injuring more people by the shock wave and fragments of the bomb. Screams, cries, and sirens intertwined to form a terrifying picture.

Then, the desperate soldiers launched a second attack at a crowded train station. They were wearing black camouflage uniforms, had grim faces, and held cruel weapons, shooting at innocent passengers crazily. People ran everywhere, but there was nowhere to escape. The train station instantly became a sea of ​​blood, with countless casualties.

Not long after, the desperate warriors launched another terrorist attack in a busy shopping mall. They mixed in the crowd and suddenly pulled out their weapons and shot at the people around them. The shopping mall was in chaos, and people panicked and looked for shelter. The desperate warriors' actions were like the advent of the devil, making people feel endless fear and despair.