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"Judging from your expression, he probably hasn't forgiven me. How much time did he give me to live?"

Bucky heard footsteps behind him, turned around and saw the guilt in Steve's eyes, and spoke up.

"The shortest period is three months, and the longest is four months."

Steve paused for a moment upon hearing this, and then stated the time.

"I only have three to four months left to live, which is much longer than I imagined."

“Steve, you don’t need to be so sad. In fact, I should have died seventy years ago.”

"Although I survived, every time my will regained some clarity, I would be manipulated again and turned into a blade in the hands of Hydra."

"So I don't know if I'm really still alive."

"I never thought I would see you again, and I am very happy."

Bucky smiled when he heard Steve's words, but his eyes held a complex expression.

He was originally a hero who sacrificed his life for his country, but over the decades he has become a weapon in the hands of Hydra.

They repeatedly murdered various individuals who were originally beneficial to America but posed a threat to Hydra.

He even killed Tony Stark's father, Howard Stark.

Dr. Abraham Eskin created the super serum, which, combined with the vibranium shield that Howard Stark made for Steve.

That's what made Steve a true super soldier, so in a sense, he can be considered Steve's benefactor.

Logically and emotionally, Steve should have killed him as soon as he knew the truth.

Steve, however, still wanted him to live, so he planned to discuss it with Howard Stark's son, Tony Stark.

However, before Steve went to ask, Bucky knew that as long as Tony Stark wasn't an extremely unfilial son who hated his father so much that he wished him dead.

But a person with blood in their veins would never forgive him, and would be ready to kill him at any moment once they find out.

As Bucky had predicted, Tony Stark did not choose to forgive him, but instead wanted him dead.

The result was the same, but Tony Stark gave him some time, which was what surprised Bucky.

Steve once said that the current Tony Stark is extremely powerful, powerful enough to completely disregard many modern technologies, and much more powerful than Steve himself.

However, Tony Stark is not currently on Earth; he has gone directly to another planet.

Although Bucky couldn't quite grasp just how powerful Tony Stark was, given his superior technology.

However, as a fellow super soldier, Bucky had fought Steve and was easily subdued, giving him a firsthand experience of just how powerful Steve was.

"Sorry, Bucky."

Upon hearing Bucky's words, Steve slowly walked over and sat down on the stone stool next to Bucky.

“Steve, wait until I finish what I want to say, then I’m going to commit suicide, and then you can show my body to Tony Stark.”

"Instead of waiting several months later."

Bucky heard Steve apologize to him, and even though he had been given an ultimatum that his life was about to end, he felt no fear and spoke earnestly.

If he were afraid of death, he wouldn't have joined the military back then, much less wanted to be on the front lines of the war. He would have stayed in the rear as a logistics officer and wouldn't have encountered so many dangers.

"Suicide?! But..."

Steve was shocked when he heard Bucky's words. He wanted to say something, but Bucky interrupted him.

"Steve, let me finish."

“I know you want to save me, but the men under my command have Howard Stark’s blood on their hands, as you and I both know. My death is practically inevitable.”

“Although we were good friends in the past, things are different now.”

"I have lived a muddled life, and the sins I bear are irreparable."

"However, you have awakened from your frozen state, embarked on a new life, and successfully married Miss Peggy Carter."

"You and she still have a long time to get to know each other."

"So you shouldn't let too many concerns about me, someone who's already dead, affect your life now."

“I am already very happy to see that you are still alive and to have met and talked with you for more than a week.”

"And the fact that Tony Stark is willing to give you a few months means that he also values ​​his friendship with you very much."

"So you don't need to think about stopping me, because no one can stop the heart of someone who really wants to die."

Bucky looked at Steve and spoke slowly.

Super soldiers' bodies can withstand ordinary bullets, but only if they hit areas that are not vital.

However, if the head is hit, even a super soldier will die.

He knows that his good friend Steve is doing well in the modern world now, if it weren't for his appearance.

Steve and Tony Stark will likely become friends.

Bucky doesn't want to have to worry about whether he'll cause a rift between Steve and Tony Stark after he dies.

This turned what could have been a wonderful life for Steve into something incredibly terrible.

After saying this, Bucky pulled a pistol from his waist pouch and stroked the cold touch it had on.

"Steve, life is about looking forward and into the future."

"So promise me you'll live your life well now, and don't let me, this ghost of the past, hold you back and affect your future."

Bucky pointed the pistol at his temple, looked at Steve, and said...

"Okay... I promise you."

Seeing Bucky's actions, Steve knew that Bucky had already made up his mind. A hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes, and his voice trembled slightly as he responded.

"With your words, I can leave in peace."

Bucky smiled when he saw that Steve had agreed, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.

With a loud "bang!", the bullet pierced through the skull.

Within seconds, Bucky fell silent, but the smile on his face remained.

Seeing Steve alive and well was indeed a happy thing for him.

Chapter 317 This matter is over

Steve watched his old friend die, and despite agreeing to Bucky's request, he couldn't help but feel a surge of sadness.

At that moment, Peggy came to Steve's side and hugged him.

Having experienced so many life-and-death separations over the years, she understands Steve's feelings at this moment and knows that Steve needs comfort right now.

Tony Stark also said that other things are negotiable.

But the hatred for killing one's father is irreconcilable; if it were Steve or her, it would be the same.

Even if the person who killed their father is a friend of their friend, they cannot say or do that they can forgive their father's killer.

Tony Stark is willing to give Steve some time to say goodbye to his friend.

Instead of immediately returning to Earth to personally kill Bucky, or even torture him, it was already a great favor to Steve.

Bucky knew that Steve was in a very difficult situation, and if things dragged on for too long...

Not only was Bucky destined to die, but he was also likely to wreak havoc on Steve's life, which is why he chose to commit suicide.

"Peggy... my last good friend is gone too..."

Steve was hugged by Peggy, and he said in a slightly trembling voice.

"These things are inevitable."

"However, not everyone you knew in the past is dead."

"You still have me, and I will always be with you in the future."

"There's no one else here, so feel free to cry if you want to."

Peggy held Steve in her arms, gently stroking his head in an incredibly soft voice.

Although it is said that men do not easily shed tears, even men with an iron will will cry when they are sad.

Upon hearing Peggy's words, Steve could no longer hold back his tears.

After Steve had vented some of his grief, he broke free from Peggy's embrace.

"After I give Tony an explanation, I will bury Bucky at sea."

After Steve stood up, he wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, looked at Bucky lying motionless on the ground, and spoke.

"Ah."

Peggy felt a little sorry to see Steve cheer up so quickly, but that was indeed Steve's personality, so she nodded slightly.

So Steve went into the villa, took out his space communicator, and called Tony again.

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Let's rewind a few minutes.

"Tony, are you alright...?"

Banner overheard Steve's words and learned the truth about Tony's parents' deaths. He looked at Tony, whose face was somewhat gloomy.

"I'm fine. The dead can't be brought back to life, but avenging my parents is a must."

"It all depends on whether Steve understands the consequences of his actions."

Tony spoke up upon hearing this.

"I hope Steve hasn't broken any rules..."

Banner understood what Tony meant when he heard about the consequences, and he was somewhat worried.

"I don't know. I've been very restrained. I know he's a good friend, and I'm giving him face."

"We'll see if he'll give me face or not."

Tony shook his head upon hearing this and spoke.