Chapter 137: I Had No Choice
"Sir, a missile base in Nevada has just lost all external communication. Current status: launch sequence initiated."
Skynet’s voice echoed through Gene’s neural network.
Gene paused his work. There was no doubt now—it was Hive.
Just moments ago, Hive had consumed every single staff member within the missile facility. Now, he stood inside the control center alongside Jiaying, James, and several Inhumans. With them were Magneto and Namor.
The Terrigen Crystals were already mounted, and the launch sequence had begun. A single command, and several massive missiles would ascend into the atmosphere.
A five-minute countdown had begun, as required by the launch system. On the screen inside the control room, red digital numbers ticked down relentlessly.
Dr. Chris, the man who had helped install the warheads, was cowering in the corner, his eyes locked on the glowing red countdown. His heart was pounding like a war drum.
Just a few days ago, a mysterious group had approached him with a generous offer—more money than he’d ever seen in his life—in exchange for his technical assistance.
Chris was a man who valued cash over conscience. He agreed without hesitation.
But the moment he uncovered the true scope of their plan, he had collapsed to the ground in shock.
Yes, he loved money. But this? This was about ending the entire world.