Chapter 748: Chapter 747: 084 item in hand
Coulson led Camilla into his office, introducing her to his collection.
"This is the first walkie-talkie wristwatch, made in Poland in 1936."
He handed the wristwatch to Camilla, adding, "I remember they only made 20 of these, and they still work."
Camilla examined the wristwatch, nodded in approval, and returned it to Coulson, saying, "I forgot how sentimental you can be, Phillip."
She then looked around at Coulson's various collections in his office, smiling as she said, "Romanticizing history."
Coulson didn't deny it; instead, he nodded in agreement.
"Yes, these things are all held together by glue."
"There's a certain charm to things from that era."
"Completely agree."
Coulson continued, "Our environment changes rapidly, so it's helpful to hold on to some touchstones from the past."
"They remind me of what's important."
Camilla toured Coulson's office, looking at all his memorabilia, and then said, "What I least like doing is revisiting the past."
She then closed the office door and added, "Although, some nights might be worth remembering."
Seeing her actions, Coulson smiled, "I know what you're doing."
Camilla stepped closer, standing just a few feet in front of Coulson, and said, "I'm reminiscing."
"This plane is a significant upgrade from the travel van we used when you were stationed in Cusco."
Coulson shook his head, "I don't remember much about the job, nor do I recall you being this direct."
Camilla continued, "We're going to be stuck above the clouds for the next few hours—why not make the most of it?"
"We could create some new memories to add to your collection, how about that?"
But instead of succumbing to the temptation, Coulson walked past her and said:
"I think..."
"Ward has already realized that to take this plane successfully, you first need to take out May. This gives him about 20 seconds to act first."
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Meanwhile-
As Coulson and Camilla conversed, two of the Peruvian soldiers moved quietly—one headed toward the lab, and the other toward the cockpit.
Back in the lounge area, where Ward was talking with Skye, he suddenly said, "Skye, pass me the bottle."
"Alright, you drunkard," she replied playfully.
"You haven't even finished the glass in your hand."
Ward's expression turned serious, "I'm not the only one who hasn't."
He subtly signaled with his eyes toward the two Peruvian soldiers playing cards nearby. Skye, noticing his signal, was surprised.
At that moment, one of the Peruvian soldiers grabbed a fork and lunged at Ward.
Ward quickly caught the soldier's arm, slammed it onto the table, and with his other hand, swung the whiskey bottle down onto the soldier's hand.
"Smash!"
"Ahh!"
The sound of the bottle shattering and the soldier's scream filled the room. The other Peruvian soldier also launched an attack on Ward.
However, despite their combat skills, they were no match for Ward, who had been concealing his true abilities.
Meanwhile, the Peruvian soldier who had reached the cockpit discreetly attached a previously hidden anesthetic device to the cockpit door. As the device began, it drilled a hole into the door and anesthetic gas was injected, causing May to pass out.
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At the same time-
In Coulson's office, realizing her plan had been exposed, Camilla quickly drew a hidden curved blade and attempted to attack Coulson.
However, she was no match for him. Coulson disarmed her in an instant and delivered a punch that sent her sprawling onto the sofa.
After subduing Camilla, Coulson rushed downstairs to the lounge area. Camilla quickly got up and followed, but she ran toward the lab instead.
When Coulson arrived in the lounge, he saw that Ward had already taken down the Peruvian soldiers who had attacked him.
However, through the surveillance monitors, Coulson noticed that Fitz and Simmons had been captured in the lab, with knives held to their throats.
Seeing this, both Coulson and Ward halted their actions. The soldier who had knocked out May returned to the scene, now holding Skye hostage.
Ward, feeling frustrated, realized that without the non-combatant team members, he could have easily handled all the enemies without revealing his full strength.
Coulson assessed the situation and then turned to Camilla, who had entered the lab, and said, "We were allies once. We have a history together."
"When did you decide to throw all that away?"
Camilla picked up the 084 artifact, hoisting it onto her shoulder and aiming it at Coulson.
"When I saw this weapon," she replied.
Without hesitation, Camilla activated the weapon on a lower power setting, releasing a laser that instantly pierced through the lab's bulletproof glass and sent Coulson flying.
"Boom!"
The laser first shattered the bulletproof glass of the lab, then struck Coulson in the abdomen. His specially designed bulletproof vest was also pierced, leaving a finger-width hole in his stomach. The wound immediately cauterized, leaving no blood behind.
Coulson lay on the ground, clutching his wound in disbelief.
"You can actually use it," he said.
Ward, witnessing this, broke into a cold sweat. The power of the 084 artifact was terrifying. If Coulson, who had undergone physical enhancement, could be pierced by it, then Ward knew his own body would also stand no chance.
Even after injuring Coulson, Camilla remained vigilant, keeping the weapon aimed at him as she spoke:
"When HYDRA was dismantled, many of their scientists fled with their fascist friends to this side of the world. Our country had custom-built this weapon decades ago."
Coulson, looking at the weapon in her hands, remarked, "German-made."
"But the weapon was lost during a jungle conflict, and this time, you found it before I could."
"I had to pretend to work with you, but now I've finally obtained it."
"With this, we can end the rebel uprising and bring stability to my country."
After saying this, Camilla's expression turned cold as she demanded, "Coulson, tell me where that ninja is."
"Otherwise, I'll open the cargo bay and throw you all out of this plane. None of you will survive, and I know how sentimental you can be."
Coulson smiled, "The reason we're still alive must be because you want to use us to threaten that ninja, right?"
"Maybe your plan isn't as solid as you think."
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