Blonsky!
Everyone startled. All looked at Ross.
"You actually let him inject such a dangerous thing? Aren't you afraid he'll lose control and become the next Hulk? What are you trying to do?!"
Banner couldn't hold back anymore. Roared at Ross.
"I never gave him that order. He acted on his own..."
Ross's expression was ugly. The Blonsky before them—or rather, Abomination—had completely lost control. No longer an obedient soldier, but a monster that only knew destruction.
"Deploy all soldiers to Harlem. Take down that monster!"
Feeling the distrustful gazes around him, Ross gritted his teeth.
The previous two Hulk captures caused commotion and casualties that already displeased other military brass. Only his promise of super-soldier prospects temporarily suppressed criticism.
If another accident happened this time, his position would be dangerous.
Soon, countless tanks and armored vehicles arrived nearby. Surrounded Abomination. Soldiers held assault rifles. Poured firepower at Abomination.
Unfortunately, bullets hitting Abomination only sparked. Couldn't even scratch the skin.
"Ross!"
The latter was instead enraged by the military's actions. Leaped dozens of meters high. Crashed heavily into the crowd. Started massacring former comrades.
Each punch sent several soldiers flying.
In the crowd, Abomination mowed down everything in his path.
Ross's expression grew uglier.
Watching Abomination rampage through cannon and rocket fire as if in no-man's-land, feeling the constantly growing Soul Energy, Hermione felt no pity. Only wanted to laugh.
What era is this? Still playing with guns and cannons. Still obsessed with super-soldiers.
Now it's all about superpowers.
Without superpowers, you're nothing in future versions.
Ross, you're truly talented. This kind of person...
Must be kept!
Future chaos depends on you!
Soon, soldiers below were defeated. Seeing Abomination target the remaining armed helicopter, everyone inside felt a chill.
Banner couldn't hold back. Looked at Ross. "Only I can go."
Ross showed hesitation. Still nodded.
He knew—now wasn't the time to be reluctant. Hulk could be recaptured... If the monster below broke through defenses, he'd never recover.
Betty grabbed Banner's hand. Shook her head repeatedly. "Don't even know if Hulk can come out again. You might die!"
"But I must try. Otherwise you'll..."
"Bruce..."
"Betty..."
Watching the two being emotional at a critical moment, Hermione couldn't stand it. Before Banner finished, kicked him off the helicopter.
"Down you go!"
In everyone's shocked eyes, Banner hadn't finished speaking when he inexplicably fell from the helicopter.
Hermione also jumped down. Summoned her broomstick mid-air. Hovered above Abomination's head.
"ROAR!"
Seconds later, another roar came from the ruins. Hulk finally appeared!
Seeing Hulk, Abomination instantly abandoned everything. Eyes only for his opponent.
Battle began!
One yellow, one green—two giants traded blows. Surrounding buildings collapsed. Vehicles exploded. Streets burned.
Thunderous sounds filled the air.
Pure violence. Ultimate power clash.
A large rock flew past Hermione. Scraped the Iron Armor Charm's shield. Deflected aside.
Fortunately, everyone's attention was on Hulk and Abomination. No one noticed the small anomaly.
Minutes later, Hulk was punched away by Abomination. Pinned down, unable to move.
Abomination grinned viciously while stabbing Hulk's chest with bone spikes.
"You don't deserve this power. Only I'm worthy!"
Hulk tried to resist. Severe chest pain affected his movements. Momentarily completely suppressed by Abomination.
Hermione watched from mid-air. Slowly nodded. As she expected.
Abomination's base stats exceeded Hulk's, but capped. Couldn't grow stronger with anger like Hulk.
And Hulk hadn't shaken off the previous suppression serum's effects. Plus no anger boost. Temporarily no match for Abomination.
Just as the bone spike was about to pierce through, Hermione finally raised her wand.
"Expelliarmus!"
A red light hit Hulk.
Next second, Hulk's shorts instantly shattered. Green, bare buttocks exposed before everyone!
Hermione: "Whoa!"
The scene suddenly went terrifyingly quiet.
Abomination looked down. At what was right before him. At his position over Hulk. Completely silent.
Atmosphere suddenly shifted.
Hulk was also stunned.
Looked down at the exposed situation. Felt the breeze and Abomination pressing on him. Hulk's eyes flashed with endless fury. Expression gradually turned cruel.
Rage maxed out. Hulk's body gradually swelled. Soon matched Abomination. Even slightly larger.
"If I said your pants have nothing to do with me, would you believe..."
Abomination saw this. Laughed awkwardly. Face's brutality long gone.
Next second, a massive fist attacked his face!
"Wait—"
Only managed one word. Fist heavily hit his nose.
Abomination flew backward. Green blood sprayed mid-air.
Before he could rise, Hulk descended from above. Directly smashed him down. Pummeled his face.
You!
Actually!
Dare!
Strip!
My!
Pants!
"I..."
BAM!
"You..."
BAM!
"Wait..."
BAM!
"Listen when people talk!!"
"ROAR!"
After taking the blame and a thorough beating, Abomination also raged. Roared. Kicked Hulk away. Sent him flying hundreds of meters.
Unfortunately, Hulk had lost reason. Eyes bloodshot. Obviously couldn't hear anything.
The two brutes fought again.
Except this time, the one being suppressed became Abomination.
Watching the chaotic scene below, Hermione was somewhat surprised.
She just wanted to provoke Hulk a bit. Didn't expect such good results.
She felt—even serious situations wouldn't be as effective as this.
The two beasts fought back and forth. Hermione watched with interest.
Just then, her phone rang.
Hermione glanced at the caller. Answered.
"Sorry I'm late. When I arrived, the scene was already like this."
She spoke first. Blocked Fury's response.
"Doesn't matter now. I want to know—can you subdue Hulk and that other guy?"
Fury's voice was urgent. "Can't let them keep fighting. Otherwise all of New York will be demolished!"
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