Manager, give me a membership card too!

Could Luo Xia be the 'masochist' that girls are talking about?

Unaware that the high priestess, exuding a wifely charm, was inwardly criticizing him, Luo Xia picked up a small dessert from the coffee table next to the sofa while giving the room a somewhat strange look around.

The Uruk Corporation's headquarters in Manhattan, New York, is a place shrouded in mystery to outsiders. But for Rorschach, it's just a place to pop in and mooch desserts when he's bored. However, it seems the dessert shop owner isn't home today.

"Miss Siduri, where is Jill? Aren't you two usually inseparable? Why are you alone today?"

“King Gilgamesh?” Siduri, dressed in a light green dress, gently put down her teacup and replied with a smile, “The King seems to have recently found a very interesting ‘toy’ and is currently enjoying it. He is strong enough to protect himself now, so I didn’t want to disturb his enjoyment.”

Rorschach nodded knowingly, silently lighting a candle for the fellow who had piqued Gilgamesh's interest. Although Gilgamesh in his child form was a kind and well-mannered 'wise king,' it was precisely because of his childlike nature that there was a high chance of causing some unexpected situations.

When young and willful, Flash can sometimes possess a destructive power that even a chuunibyou Flash couldn't match. Hopefully, when I come back in a couple of days, New York will still be intact.

Silently offering his blessings to the citizens of New York, Rorschach was about to chat with Siduri a few more times when he was interrupted by the ringing of a telephone from the desk not far from them.

Siduri frowned at the incessantly ringing phone, apologized somewhat apologetically to Luo Xia beside her, and stood up to answer it. But just as Siduri stood up, the ringing phone on the desk suddenly stopped. The next second, the office door was flung open, and several men and women with fierce expressions, clearly not to be trifled with, followed behind a blond, disheveled man with a long ponytail, slowly entered the center of the office.

The blond, disheveled man swept his sinister eyes across the room as soon as he entered, then decisively ignored Siduri, who looked helpless, by the desk, and walked straight toward Rorschach, who sat calmly on the sofa with an air of composure.

"You must be the renowned Mr. Gilgamesh, the true owner of the Uruk Consortium?"

Luo Xia glanced at the blond man with a somewhat manic expression in front of him, then at Siduri, who looked strange beside the desk. After a moment's thought, he nodded slightly and said:

"That's right, I am Gilgamesh. Who are you, and why are you so rude as to barge into my office?"

Seeing the displeasure on Luo Xia's face, the somewhat deranged man's lips twitched, as if he wanted to say something, but he forced himself to hold back, forcing a smile as he spoke:

“Hehehe, Mr. Gilgamesh, my name is Aldrezi Killian, you can call me Dr. Killian. As for my previous rudeness, it was due to some unavoidable reasons. I wanted to see you, but your company's receptionist wouldn't let me in. I had no choice but to resort to this tactic.”

“Aldrezi Killian?” Hearing the explanation, Rorschach felt he'd heard the name somewhere before, but couldn't quite place it. It wasn't until his gaze fell on a cold-looking man behind the blond man that he nodded in sudden realization, remembering the man's identity.

Aldridge Killian, founder of AIM Pioneer Technology. On the surface, he is a successful entrepreneur and scientist, but in reality, he is a villain involved in terrorist activities, human experimentation, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and arms trafficking. He is a villain who emerges in 2013, five years later, in the Iron Man 3 timeline.

Who would have thought that Dr. Killian, who would appear so well-dressed and successful five years later, would have looked like such a disheveled and mad scientist five years ago? No wonder I didn't recognize him at first.

However, these were all insignificant details. What truly puzzled Rorschach was the other man's purpose in coming. In his memory, Pioneer Technologies should be suffering from the pressure and exclusion from Stark Industries at this moment, with its stock price plummeting. Why wasn't this person at the company dealing with Tony's offensive? What was he doing here?

“AIM Corporation, is that right? I remember you. What brings you to my Uruk Corporation today, Mr. Killian?”

Rorschach's casual response caused an unnatural 'twist' to appear on Dr. Killian's face, but seemingly needing something from him, he forcibly suppressed his anger and spoke with a stiff smile:

"That's right, Mr. Gilgamesh. Our Pioneer Technologies is currently conducting an experiment that could transform all of humanity into a superior species. The experiment has reached a critical stage, and there is no room for error."

A complete transformation for all of humanity? That probably refers to the Extremis virus.

While pondering the other party's true purpose, Rorschach simply asked directly, "So, what does this have to do with our Uruk Corporation?"

Dr. Killian was taken aback, seemingly never expecting such a response from the 'Gilgamesh' before him. However, the thought of his company's gradual decline under Stark Industries' blatant attacks, and the impending destruction of his life's work, forced him to grit his teeth and speak again:

“Mr. Gilgamesh, I am here today hoping that your Uruk Foundation can once again provide my Pioneer Technology Group with a sum of cash. I really need this money. With it, I can complete my experiments and apply for research funding from the military. Then I will have the money, and I will repay you along with the previous loan.”

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia raised an eyebrow and was about to say something when he saw Siduri giving him a meaningful look from the side. He immediately nodded in understanding and began to look down at himself.

“Mr. Gilgamesh, please believe me. As long as my ‘Extremis Virus’ is successfully developed, I will become a rising star in the U.S. military. At that time, I will repay you tenfold for everything you have helped me!”

Seeing Rorschach remain unmoved, even starting to eat his snacks, Dr. Killian excitedly stepped forward, wanting to say something more. But he had only sat down halfway when a green figure appeared in front of him, blocking his way.

"Mr. Aldrezi Killian. The reason the Uruk Consortium gave you the first loan was because you promised to use the Extremis virus to conquer incurable diseases and benefit all mankind."

"But look at what you've done now. Not only have you conducted artificial experiments without permission, but you've also secretly contacted representatives of the U.S. military to conduct special experiments on disabled soldiers with extremely low success rates, resulting in dozens of casualties and enormous economic losses."

"Our Uruk Consortium has never welcomed people like you who disregard life. Therefore, our consortium will not only refuse to lend you money again, but will also honor the contract signed during the last loan period. If you have not raised enough money to pay off your debts by the end of this month, your AIM company will be acquired by the Uruk Consortium, and your research will be taken over by the consortium's scientists."

"Rest assured, unlike you. Our Uruk Foundation will make good use of the Extremis virus so that all of human civilization can benefit."

Looking at Siduri, who was dressed in a green dress and talking eloquently in front of him, Killian lowered his head slightly, making it impossible to see the expression on his face.

"Is the Uruk Foundation really going to stop supporting my research?"

“Here’s the thing, Mr. Killian. After you accepted the military’s request to begin human experimentation, you and we were no longer on the same side. Go home and wait for the lawyer’s letter, Doctor. Enjoy your last bit of freedom.”

Upon hearing this, Killian's face broke into a maniacal grin. He abruptly raised his head, staring intently at the woman with the formulaic smile before him, and raised his right hand high. There, a portable syringe was aimed directly at Siduri's neck.

"I've worked hard for nearly ten years, and I absolutely won't allow you to ruin my career so easily. Since you can't accept me conducting human experiments, then I'll let you experience it for yourself."

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Let's unleash the power of the Extremis virus!

Chapter 205 Professional Team

Chapter 205

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The man with long blond hair, looking frantic, brandished a portable syringe and charged at Siduri like a mad boar.

Standing at just over 1.6 meters tall, Siduri appeared as harmless as a little rabbit next to the 1.8-meter-tall Killian, showing no sign of being able to resist. Unfortunately for her, Siduri was no ordinary woman; as the High Priestess of Uruk, she had plenty of ways to deal with this impudent man.

Even without using her own magic, the woman named Siduri could easily deal with Aldrezi Killian, who was charging towards her.

On the other side, Rorschach, who had just realized Killian's intention to attack and was about to step forward to help, paused, a look of astonishment on his face. Because in the hand of the woman he was about to assist, a dark, pistol-like object had appeared out of nowhere.

The next second, accompanied by a piercing 'beep beep' sound, the once aggressive Aldrezi Killian lay sprawled on the ground, convulsing like a dead fish that had accidentally drifted ashore. Strands of silvery-white lightning occasionally flickered from his body, striking the nearby floor and furniture.

The culprit behind all this was two wires connected to the Doctor. Barbed needles pierced deeply into Aldrezi Killian's muscles, and the tampered battery released a powerful and continuous high-frequency current, causing the Doctor's hair to begin to singe.

"This is... a Taser? Judging by its power, it's been modified."

Looking at the black pistol-like object in Siduri's hand, Rorschach's face showed a hint of astonishment. He had expected her to unleash some kind of magical technique from the Age of Gods, or use some ancient Uruk secret method to defeat him. But he never expected that Siduri would actually use a firearm in combat, and a non-lethal Taser at that.

King Gilgamesh, times have changed! This one works better!

With practiced ease, Siduri tossed aside the still-electrifying, spiked Taser she was holding. From somewhere, she produced a canister-like object and pressed the switch on Aldrezi Killian, who was pulling himself out from the ground. Almost instantly, Rorschach's nostrils filled with an extremely strong, pungent odor.

The taste was somewhat like chili peppers, but it was countless times more terrifying. The most direct feeling was that Dr. Killian, who hadn't uttered a sound even when he was electrocuted before, now seemed to be suffering extremely terrible torture, howling and rolling on the ground, completely losing the ability to resist.

At the same time, several dull thuds of people falling to the ground rang out at the office door. It turned out that Siduri's security personnel, who resembled humanoid bears, had arrived after being alerted and, with the help of their boss's assistant, successfully subdued the henchmen who had been distracted, thus ending this farce.

"Alright, alright, that's all over. Everyone, get back to work."

Seeing the astonished expressions on the faces of the Uruk Corporation employees, Siduri offered a warm, approachable smile, reassuring these ordinary people who were startled by the unexpected situation. After receiving three days of paid leave and an additional 20% bonus as consolation, these employees, hired by Siduri to maintain the daily operations of the Uruk Corporation, cheered and happily returned to their posts.

What? You mean intruders? Where are the intruders? They're just a few drunkards, nothing to worry about. Yeah, that's right, nothing to worry about.

Watching Siduri effortlessly deal with the onlookers, Luo Xia was slightly speechless. He hadn't expected that this high priestess, who had only been in this world for a few days, would already be so well-connected with these modern people. Truly befitting her background as a royal court advisor, her learning efficiency was remarkable.

After dealing with the unpleasant intruders and instructing the security personnel to find a room to keep them under surveillance, Siduri smiled apologetically and said to Rorschach:

“I’m sorry, Mr. Rorschach, you must be embarrassed. The last person who contacted us about the loan was a female scientist named Maya Hansen. I agreed to lend money to Pioneer Technology because I admired her spirit of striving for independence and self-reliance.”

"I never imagined that these people would secretly conduct human experiments with the country's military. Such a thing would be a crime even in ancient Uruk. I really don't know what these people are thinking; they have no respect for life whatsoever."

Looking at Siduri, who was silently sighing before him, Rorschach glanced at Aldreich Killian, who was being dragged away like a dead dog by security personnel as large as bears, without a trace of sympathy in his eyes. Perhaps Dr. Killian, who had abandoned suicide after being stood up by Tony Stark and was determined to live a decent life, was a respectable person with his own goals and ideals, a researcher with aspirations.

But when his greed and disregard for human life led him to become indifferent, the scientist Aldrezi Killian was already dead. The one who survived was Aldrezi Killian, a capitalist consumed by a burning desire for revenge, greedy for power, fame, and money. The most tragic thing for a person is to become, or even worse than, the very thing they despise.

The security personnel, resembling giant bears, disappeared into the corner of the corridor outside the office. Rorschach then paid no attention to this man destined to fail. Instead, he said to Siduri with some curiosity, "I thought you would use those ancient magic or spells. I really didn't expect you to be able to use a gun, let alone a rare Taser."

In response to Rorschach's question, Siduri straightened her slightly wrinkled skirt and replied with a smile, "We live in a society governed by law now. Our Uruk Group is a legitimate company, so naturally we won't act as recklessly as before."

Siduri waved her hand, and the office door slowly closed, separating the two of them from the noisy world outside. After confirming that no one was watching or eavesdropping, Siduri chuckled softly and spoke:

"This world is full of wondrous scientific creations, some of which even King Gilgamesh found novel and interesting. The King is a serious man; having decided that this 'descendance' is a recreational and leisurely activity, he naturally won't violate any rules by using supernatural powers. As the King's advisor, I naturally follow his orders without question. Unless absolutely necessary, I won't use those powers either. Fortunately..."

Siduri waved the Taser and pepper spray in her hand, quite satisfied, and said:

"These modern 'technological' creations are quite reliable, allowing me to protect myself properly without using those powers. Especially the tools called firearms, they are truly amazing inventions. If Uruk had possessed these weapons back then, perhaps many things would have been different."

Seeing that Siduri's mood was getting a little down as she spoke, Rorschach quickly changed the subject:

"By the way, Siduri, do you need me to deal with those intruders? Like, find a place to lock them up or something. If these guys aren't taught a lesson, they could cause big problems. Especially that guy named Killian, he's a really troublesome character."

"No need, Mr. Rorschach. I have already called a professional team about this."

"A professional... team?"

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Four or five high-end, jet-black SUVs slowly pulled up in front of the Uruk Group's office building and came to a stop with the sound of gears shifting. A moment later, seven impeccably dressed men in black suits emerged from the vehicles and lined up in an orderly fashion to enter the building.

“Remember, the Uruk Corporation is a newly emerging mega-corporation that has expanded to this extent in just a few months. We should appease such people and keep them rational and proactive. Only in this way will they continue to make a living in New York and remain under our control, making it easier for us to ‘protect’ them.”

"And now, they've used our contact number for the first time, which is an opportunity for us to get to know them better. We can't afford to waste it."

"Yes, sir!"

A kind-looking middle-aged man walked in the middle of the group. On either side of him stood six burly men in black suits, their expressions serious and attentive as they followed behind him.

Upon entering the Uruk Corporation's headquarters building, Rorschach was guided by the receptionist to take the elevator, which led directly to the upper-level office floor. Seven professionals dressed in black, with black clothes, black pants, black sunglasses, and even their shoes polished to a shine, appeared before him and introduced themselves with smiles on their faces.

"Hello sir, my name is Phil Coulson, from the FBI. These are my men behind me. We're here to help American taxpayers with a small problem."

The man with the dangerously receding hairline smiled and briefly introduced himself and his men to Rorschach and Siduri, then proactively showed his FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) credentials to prove he wasn't an imposter.

After introducing himself and his six serious-looking subordinates behind him, who all looked like they owed them a huge sum of money, the 'FBI' agent, who called himself Phil Coulson, began to ask Rorschach why he had been summoned. Rorschach, on the other hand, gave Phil Coulson a strange look, inwardly cursing him without knowing where to begin.

The FBI is alright, but will it be renamed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) next time I see it?

Although he knew that S.H.I.E.L.D. had agreements with intelligence agencies in the United States and around the world, allowing them to use the identities of others when necessary to facilitate investigations and missions, he still felt a strange sense of unease when he actually saw the next director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Phil Coulson, identify himself as an FBI agent.

But despite the complaints, business still needed to be done. Especially when Rorschach spotted a black-haired white man in the crowd, a new idea immediately came to his mind.

"Hello, Agent Coulson. My name is Rorschach, and this lady beside me is Siduri, the assistant general manager of the Uruk Corporation. I'm not entirely clear on the details, so please let Miss Siduri explain."

Rorschach extended his hand and gently shook hands with Phil Coulson, the legendary agent who was a model of dedication in the Marvel world and was always there for any major event. He smiled and introduced Siduri to Phil Coulson, then stepped aside with a smile, letting Siduri explain the background to Phil Coulson.

Seeing that Rorschach was pointing at Siduri, she didn't waste any time. She simply and clearly explained the complicated relationship between the Uruk Foundation and Pioneer Technology Corporation. Then she explained that after discovering that Aldrezi Killian was conducting illegal and inhumane human experiments, the Uruk Foundation decisively broke away from him and has now even captured the culprit who conducted the human experiments.

"According to you, Miss Siduri, that man named Aldrezi Killian not only conducted inhumane human experiments, but also stormed into your company with the intention of harming you, only to be subdued by you?"

"That's roughly the idea." Siduri nodded slightly, acknowledging Coulson's assessment. Having received detailed mission information, Coulson didn't waste any more time and immediately addressed his subordinates behind him:

“Agent Ward, you lead the team to arrest that man named Aldrezi Killian. I'll stay here and get some details from Ms. Siduri, then I won’t go. Remember, this man is an extremely dangerous criminal, so don’t let your guard down.”

"Yes, sir!"

With a neatly parted hairstyle and dressed in black clothes, black pants, and black sunglasses—a standard agent's attire—Grant Ward nodded solemnly and gestured to his colleagues on either side. Except for one agent who had stayed behind to protect Phil Coulson, everyone else followed Grant Ward and, guided by an Uruk Corporation employee, headed towards the room where the 'drunkard' had been held.

"Please rest assured, Miss Siduri. Although Agent Ward is a young man, he has a wealth of work experience beyond his years. With him handling it, there won't be any unexpected problems."

Watching the agents disappear into the depths of the corridor, Phil Coulson wore a confident smile, seemingly without a trace of worry. Seeing his expression, Rorschach gave a knowing smile and softly echoed:

"It is indeed very reassuring."

In a cleaning room at the Uruk Corporation headquarters, several men and women in camouflage combat uniforms and a blond man in a slovenly suit were bound and gagged. Beside them stood several bear-like men, staring coldly at their prisoners with emotionless eyes.

Suddenly, a crisp knocking sounded on the door of the cleaning room behind them. Several men guarding the prisoners exchanged glances, and one of them turned around and opened the door.

"The FBI has come to collect the suspect at your boss's request."

Standing outside the door were Grant Ward and his group, who had come with the staff. Although they were momentarily stunned by the cold, indifferent men who seemed devoid of any human warmth when the door opened, they quickly remembered their mission and proactively explained their purpose.

Upon hearing this, the burly men exchanged glances again. The one who opened the door nodded silently, as if to say that he understood. Then, without hesitation, he led the other burly men out of the room and headed towards the security room.

Watching the strong men leave, Grant Ward secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't know why, but despite being a highly trained and excellent agent, he always had the unsettling feeling that if he were to fight the Uruk Corporation's security guards, he would be instantly defeated, or even die on the spot.

But now that those troublesome security guards are gone, it's time to get down to business.

He subtly gave a signal to his companion, who nodded in understanding, turned and left the room, closing the door behind him. He then stood guard at the door, vigilantly observing the surroundings.

Meanwhile, Grant Ward inside the room began his operation, but instead of checking on the prisoners, he quietly whispered under the watchful eyes of the other agents around him:

"Hi~ Clam Claw!"

I woke up at 4 a.m., feeling terrible. My sleep schedule has failed to adjust, and things are even more chaotic now.

Chapter 206 Unexpected Event

Chapter 206 Unexpected Event

"Although the Uruk Corporation is a newly emerging company, it has always been law-abiding and actively pays taxes, contributing to the stability of the country. If all domestic capitalists were as conscientious as Miss Siduri, our work at the FBI would be much easier."

Outside the Uruk Corporation's office, Phil Coulson chatted with Siduri with a warm, friendly smile, while Rorschach stood beside them with a smile, occasionally chiming in. The atmosphere of their conversation was very harmonious.

Suddenly, a few soft gasps drew the attention of the three. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw that the agents who had gone to transfer the prisoners had returned. Those small gasps were the barely suppressed unease of the female office worker who had seen the previously arrested 'drunkards'.

"Looks like our conversation is coming to an end today." Coulson looked at the agents escorting Killian and his group back, a perfectly timed hint of regret on his face, and extended his right hand to Rorschach and Siduri in front of him.

“Mr. Rorschach, Ms. Siduri. It was a pleasure chatting with you both; I feel as if we’ve known each other for a long time. Unfortunately, I still have official business to attend to, so I won’t bother you any longer. Here is my business card; please accept it. If you need to contact me again in the future, you can call me directly.”

Smiling, Phil Coulson shook hands with Rorschach and Siduri, then pulled out two business cards with his contact information from his pocket and handed them to the two. He then politely said goodbye and left with his team, just as he had arrived.

“This Agent Coulson is a very interesting person. He was the one who took the initiative to contact me and gave me their organization’s contact information, saying that as long as our Uruk Consortium has any trouble that needs to be resolved, we can contact them. What a ‘helpful’ public servant.”