The Legendary Mechanic in Marvel Universe - Chapter 139
Chapter 139 Kid, I’m Your Dad’s Pal!
TL: Kyous
The lonely Erik standing on the rooftop assailed by rushes of air and rain, hysterically pointing and cursing at Leo. Mixtures of tears and rain covered his entire face.
Leo stayed silent as if being deaf while silently waiting for the frantic Erik to calm down. But Erik’s curses were too loud.
While the sounds of rain were there as cover, it still attracted Green Fist, who was standing by on the 12th-floor staircase. He was guarding the rooftop entrance as per order, occasionally taking a peek at the rooftop through the window, expecting Leo’s sudden arrival. The other underlings were ordered to look out on lower floors and ground. So, he was alone at the entrance.
Hearing the sound of curses from the rooftop, he cautiously went up to check the situation,
‘That brat is pointing and shouting at a hovering black humanoid thing.’ This was the only image that popped into his mind when he had a clear view of the rooftop. The next moment, he was scared out of his wits as the black humanoid suddenly flew towards him. The humanoid was black in color with faint blue light shimmering on its limbs and chest. Its eyes were scarlet-colored.
Living for 32 years, he never witnessed such a mysterious flying object. Did aliens invade Earth?! Or did Gods and ghosts really exist in this world?! For a moment, all sorts of sci-fi movies and urban myths surged into his mind as he felt his head pounding and legs trembling.
“Green Fist, go down and guard the staircase entrance. Don’t let anyone come up here.”
All of a sudden, Green Fist heard a familiar voice in his ears and was stunned to his core.
‘Huh?! Why did that voice sound like Boss Erwin?! Did he come here suddenly?! There’s still an unknown monster here, it’s too dangerous!’
Green Fist was brainwashed by Bucky countless times to the point a decree had imprinted onto his subconscious. The decree brought forth his loyalty and summoned his courage from an unknown place.
He pulled out the gun from his waist, pointing all over the place while shouting, “There’s a flying monster here! Leave first, Boss Erwin. I’ll cover you!” His deafening voice was filled with determination yet hopelessness.
Leo, who just flew to his side, was startled and frowned. Seeing Green Fist’s sullen expression as if being possessed by a demon, he reached out his hand and lightly slapped Green Fist’s face. Simultaneously, Viper Mark V’s mask retracted automatically, revealing his face.
Green Fist was awakened by this slap. Realizing Leo was in front of him, he was even more surprised. He pointed his trembling finger at Leo while stammering, “B-b-boss… Erwin, a-a-are you flying?!”
“Go down and guard the staircase entrance. Don’t let anyone come up here.” Leo repeated his words again and this time Green Fist followed the order obediently. He nodded and left the rooftop.
After Green Fist’s interruption, Erik’s curses also momentarily halted. Standing from afar, he frowned at Leo’s face with hints of uncertainty in his eyes. All of the Wakandan are black while Leo has an Asian face. How was he a hitman sent by Wakanda?
Within Erik’s heart, he doubtfully contemplated whether or not he was mistaken. ‘Perhaps he isn’t someone here to kill me?’
Seeing Erik stop crying and shouting, Leo trudged over and asked, “N’Jadaka, have you calmed down?”
On the way to Orlando, Leo thought of ways to win Erik’s trust. Therefore, he was calling Erik’s Wakanda name just now to make Erik hesitate about his identity.
As expected, Erik’s frown became even deeper, and questioned, “You’re not from Wakanda, yet you know my Wakanda name. Who are you?”
“Your father told me your name. I’m your father, N’Jobu’s ally.” Surging his Mechanical Force, Viper Mark V automatically split open. Under Erik’s stunned gaze, he walked out of the armor, and Viper Mark V sealed itself back, standing on the spot.
He approached Erik while saying, “Your father, N’Jobu wished to break free from Wakanda’s isolationist policies and use Vibranium to help the oppressed African, even the entire world. I’m the ally he found outside of Wakanda.”
Erik began faltering as what Leo spoke just now was what his father was pursuing. When his father was still around, he had heard these kinds of words from his father numerous times. However, ever since his inheritance was conned by his father’s so-called friends, Erik no longer believed anyone simply.
“Why should I believe that you’re my father’s ally? What proof do you have?” Erik questioned.
Leo had reached Erik’s side. With a smile, he pulled out a silenced pistol from his waist and handed it to Erik, “Here, trying shooting at the armor.” Gentleness and encouragement were filled within his tone.
Erik was baffled by Leo’s act and blurted out, “I-I don’t know how to fire…”
“It’s fine. Using a gun is easy. I’ll teach you.” Leo stuffed the gun into Erik’s hand, “Here, trying aiming at the armor. Then, pull the trigger with your right index finger…”
With a ‘bam’, Erik shot Viper Mark V’s chest as if a puppet being controlled. A faint blue light flashed on the armor’s chest. The bullet’s kinetic energy was absorbed by the Vibranium coating and fell next to the armor’s legs.
Erik was astonished by the armor’s capability and his chin fell down.
“See? The armor absorbed the kinetic energy. That’s one of Vibranium’s characteristics.”
Leo began explaining patiently, “And only Wakanda has Vibranium. If I’m not your father’s ally, where do I get the Vibranium from?”
Although Erik didn’t grow up in Wakanda, he still heard of Vibranium’s uniqueness and even witnessed it himself before. So, he knew Leo wasn’t lying.
Right now, he believed some of Leo’s words. Nonetheless, there were some questions in his mind. “My father told me his ally is Ulysses Klaus. But why did the man trying to catch me just now call you Boss Erwin?”
“He’s not here to catch you. He was sent by me to find you, but your reactions were too aggressive.” Leo’s tone became slightly annoyed as if unsatisfied by Erik, “I’m not that scumbag Ulysses Klaus. I’m Leo Erwin, your father’s second ally.”
Suspicions filled Erik’s eyes, but before he could ask anything, Leo continued explaining, “It’s true N’Jobu found Ulysses Klaus to cooperate first, but your father was betrayed by Ulysses. Ulysses is a liar, a scumbag. His purpose was to make money with Vibranium and disregarded your father’s great ideal. He even attempted to pry Wakanda and sentry posts location from your father’s mouth in order to sneak into Wakanda to steal Vibranium.”
Erik’s eyes were brimmed with astonishment as though being surprised by the collusion between adults. At the same time, Leo’s words became even more believable to him.
“Because of this, the King of Wakanda, Black Panther, discovered your father’s secret and wanted to take your father back for trial.”
In a few sentences, Leo whitewashed Erik’s father and even poured a basin of dirty water onto Ulysses.
“But my father is dead! He was killed by Black Panther!” Erik became agitated again suddenly, “There’s no trial at all! Wakandans are just a bunch of liars! Murderers!”
“This, I’ve no idea about. I’m just making a reasonable deduction based on my understanding of Wakanda. Of course, my understanding came from your father. Your father told me Wakandans are as close as a family. I’m sure your father also told you similar words before, right?”
Leo shrugged, “So, I’ve no idea why your father is dead. Besides, before today, I’m clueless that your father has passed away! Due to Ulysses’s lies and betrayal, your father didn’t even tell me where you’re leaving fearing for your and his safety. It was only because your father hasn’t contacted me for a long time, I can’t sit well with it. So, I sent people to carpet search the entire of California. It was up to this point that I located your whereabouts and your father’s misfortune.”
After listening to Leo’s words, Erik pursed up his lips while clenching his fists, with tears flowing down his cheeks.
Leo’s voice was gentle again. He caressed Erik’s head, “Kid, these few months must be tough for you.”