Since returning with Lin Rui, Bucky had been standing behind him, keeping a vigilant watch. While he had previously interacted with T’Challa as a friend, the situation had now evolved to a point where he couldn’t treat T’Challa as a friend anymore.
However, as the conversation between the youngster in front of him and the other party progressed, Bucky keenly sensed that the atmosphere was gradually becoming tense.
Bucky had known from the start that Lin Rui’s true identity was more than just a SHIELD diplomatic envoy. Although the reality of Wakanda had also left Bucky in awe, the miraculous abilities Lin Rui had displayed before him convinced him that perhaps Wakanda wasn’t as impressive to this youngster as he had initially thought.
Now, with the entrance of the opposing Great Priest, Bucky finally recognized a familiar feeling from the silhouette of that youngster. It was a sense of absolute power, a feeling of absolute control over the situation. It seemed that the words of the Great Priest were about to compel the youngster in front of him to shed his harmless facade.
With this in mind, Bucky took a step back. Not out of fear, but out of concern that if things were to take a turn for the worse, he might become a nuisance to Lin Rui.
Although Bucky had the Ant-Man suit concealed on his person, it required time to equip. Moreover, in the face of these high-tech Wakandan surroundings that he couldn’t comprehend, Bucky doubted whether he would have the time to put on the Ant-Man suit.
“Chh…” Just as Bucky quietly stepped back, preparing for what was to come, the youngster standing in front of him suddenly made a not-so-loud sound.
This sound, which anyone could interpret, coupled with the increasingly obvious disdain on Lin Rui’s face, seemed to completely disrupt the already peculiar atmosphere in this area.
As he watched the youngster in front of him, with an air of contempt that seemed to control everything, the Great Priest inexplicably felt waves of anger. Even before T’Challa could say anything, the Great Priest raised his voice.
“Guards!”
Swish!
The words of the Great Priest proved effective. In the absence of T’Challa’s intervention, four bald female warriors stationed outside the door swiftly entered the room. Following the angry gaze of the Great Priest, they naturally surrounded Lin Rui and Bucky, although their weapons had not yet been activated.
“Great Priest! What are you doing?” As the guards surrounded the two, T’Challa, who had just been taken aback by Lin Rui’s sudden change in demeanor, quickly exclaimed.
“Your Majesty, haven’t you noticed? This individual represents the SHIELD diplomatic mission, and he not only intends to interfere in Wakanda’s governance but also shows clear disdain for the royal family. This is something Wakanda cannot tolerate!” Ignoring T’Challa’s attempt to have the guards withdrawn, the Great Priest shouted angrily, his gaze firmly fixed on Lin Rui.
While initially, the Great Priest had maintained the demeanor of an elder and used a relatively gentle approach to influence T’Challa’s decisions and choices, now, with Lin Rui’s appearance, the Great Priest had sensed the impact this youngster could have on his plans.
Since the other party was so ungrateful, the Great Priest happened to lack an opportunity to make T’Challa’s final decision. Perhaps, this youngster before him was the best chance.
Lin Rui not only had a unique status but what was critical was that he had now revealed an evident disdain for the Wakandan royal family. The Great Priest intended to seize this opportunity to capture this naive youngster, at least making peaceful diplomatic relations between SHIELD and Wakanda impossible.
“But…” Upon hearing the Great Priest’s words, T’Challa wanted to retort, but when he turned to look at Lin Rui’s increasingly contemptuous expression, he was at a loss for words.
“Hmph! Seize them!” Seeing that T’Challa couldn’t refute him, the Great Priest waved his hand, signaling the nearby female warriors to apprehend Lin Rui and Bucky.
Swish!
Buzzing sounds!
This time, the female warriors no longer underestimated the two before them. Their metallic staffs emitted bright flashes, indicating that they had activated their combat modules. Lin Rui remained calm, with his eyes slightly narrowed, standing his ground. Meanwhile, Bucky quietly approached, seemingly poised to protect Lin Rui.
“Hmph! It seems my guess was right. The unexpected situation lies with you, Great Priest,” Lin Rui said, breaking the silence again, just as the female warriors closed in on them.
Before the Great Priest and T’Challa could comprehend the meaning behind Lin Rui’s words, Lin Rui, who had been motionless, suddenly made a move. With a simple raise of his hand, the two female warriors attempting to restrain him were pushed back by an unseen force.
Thud! Thud!
Simultaneously, behind Lin Rui, there were dull sounds of physical contact. Apparently, Bucky had also engaged in combat with the two female warriors. After withstanding a couple of blows from their alloy staff, Bucky managed to push them back.
“T’Challa, the King of Wakanda. I came here with goodwill to seek cooperation with Wakanda. If you choose to change Wakanda in this manner, I can only express my disappointment. Moreover, we will stop you. Rest assured, we have the capability,” Lin Rui said in a calm tone after glancing at Bucky, whose expression had soured. Lin Rui’s gaze returned to T’Challa’s face.
“Furthermore, my disdain is not directed at Wakanda, but…” Lin Rui didn’t finish his sentence, but his gaze had already shifted noticeably to the Great Priest.
“Lastly, I’d like to remind you, it’s best to have them stand down. Otherwise, the consequences may be something even you, the Great Priest of Wakanda, can’t bear.” Without waiting for the Great Priest to angrily continue, Lin Rui added.
In just a few minutes, since the Great Priest’s arrival, Lin Rui’s attitude, his entire aura, and his displayed combat prowess had repeatedly surprised T’Challa and the others. Especially the words he had just spoken, undoubtedly a warning to T’Challa: “Don’t mess with me, I’m someone you can’t afford to provoke.”
“You! Seize them! I want to see what consequences I can’t bear!” Seemingly driven to the extreme by Lin Rui’s words, the Great Priest no longer cared about T’Challa’s wishes and issued the order to apprehend them once again.
Swish!
Humming!
This time, the female warriors surrounding them no longer hesitated. Their alloy staffs emitted a series of bright glows, indicating that they had activated their combat modes. Lin Rui, with his eyes slightly narrowed, remained indifferent as he stood his ground. Bucky quietly approached, appearing as if he were ready to protect Lin Rui.
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