Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.

  Sebastian Shaw is sitting behind a desk. He was the manager of this 'death factory'. ??

  The soothing music, slowly flowing out of the phonograph, echoed indoors.

  In this concentration camp, where a large number of Jews, Poles, and Soviet prisoners were held, people die every day, buried alive, shot, poisoned, and vivisected … in various ways.

  The officers stationed in the concentration camp regarded it as a playground and enjoyed themselves by killing people at will. Sebastian Shaw never stopped nor participated in it.

  He is a scientist, and his goal is to seek out the essence and pursue the truth.

  Sebastian Shaw prefers researching killing.

  It has been his long-cherished wish to find the genetic code, the key to evolution!

  Influenced by Hitler, Sebastian Shaw once thought that the blond Germanic people were the most superior blood on earth.

  However, after profoundly participating in the so-called Aryan Master race project, he was disappointed.

  The ' Master race' claimed by the Führer is not Germanic. They are no different from Jews and Poles. Neither stronger or smarter.

  "Lehnsherr is the key to a new era. "

  Sebastian Shaw said softly.

  Ever since he found that little boy called Erik Lehnsherr, he seems to have opened the door to a new world.

  The super human-like theory, in which we used to believe, has finally been confirmed.

  There are indeed better races on this planet than humans. They are pioneers on the road of evolution and gifted powers.

  As far away as the United States, Dr. Bolivar Trask, who also studies genetic inheritance, called this group 'mutants'.

  It is believed that their genes as if being implanted with a series of magical codes, were on a completely different path from human beings.

  But unfortunately, Dr. Trask is unwilling to talk about the secrets of the X-Gene.

  This made Sebastian Shaw a little disappointed, but fortunately, he had a natural mutant who could be used as a reference.

  So, like a ravenous, hungry wolf, the mad scientist sought to extract more treasures from the mutants.

  Especially after triggering Erik Lehnsherr's natural ability, he began to conduct continuous experiments to investigate the differences between mutant genes and normal human beings.

  The prisoners in Auschwitz concentration camp had become the best living test subjects.

  Cold-blooded mad scientists were much more frightening than those Nazi butchers!

  All things come to those who wait. Sebastian Shaw found a way to stimulate the mutant gene.

  That is painful torture, coupled with the highly harsh living environment. It was possible to awaken the recessive X-Gene in the human body —— although the success rate is meager. But when you don't care about human life, reaping a significant number will eventually give results.

  In this way, Sebastian Shaw produced a group of genetically modified individuals.

  Like 'Chameleon' and 'Poison Woman' belonged to this category.

  They have also recruited many genetic mutants under the guise of compatriots.

  'Azazel' the Satan is one of them.

  For Sebastian Shaw himself, he used the safer method of organ transplantation.

  Genetically engineered mutants were vivisected, their organs removed, and transplanted into his own body.

  As long as the transplant rejection is solved, he could transform into a mutant without a problem!

  As it turns out, Sebastian Shaw's crazy idea was right, and he did it.

  "This is the power that God has given me!"

  Sebastian Shaw, with his hands on the desk, had a look of triumph in his eyes.

  He felt that every cell in his body was full of vitality, and he grew younger and stronger from gradual aging. His withered muscles became increasingly full.

  "Mr. Shaw, Ilyana says she's lost her link to Chameleon, Colossus, and the rest of them!"

  His subordinate knocked on the door and told Sebastian Shaw the terrible news.

  The mad scientist's eyes changed dramatically as he reveled in the satisfaction of his work, giving off a cold, violent, and frightening aura.

  His subordinate quickly bowed his head. His legs trembled, afraid to incur the other party's anger.

  "How did that happen?"

  Sebastian Shaw asked angrily.

  Ilyana is a genetic mutant he found with a rare psychic ability.

  Be able to leave a spiritual mark on three to five people and feel their existence at any time.

  Disconnecting means that someone has erased the mental marker or killed them!

  Either way, Sebastian Shaw wasn't happy with the outcome.

  Every mutant is his precious treasure, and no one is allowed to damage them but himself!

  "Damn Hydra! I should have known better than to agree with Red Skull's request!"

  Sebastian Shaw was furious as he stared at the Allied newspaper on his desk, with its headlines about Roosevelt and Churchill, calling the Italian conqueror 'Superman'.

  "Superman? We'll meet sooner or later; let me see what you can do!"

  …


  A few days later, at noon.

  Several jeeps drove slowly into Venice Square, Colonel Phillips and Peggy Carter were on board.

  This round square, covered with white marble and located in Rome's center, was surrounded by the Italian garrison.

  They surrounded Venice Palace towering on one side of the square, even setting up machine guns.

  It's no wonder that the Italians are making such a big fuss about it.

  A few days ago, Venice Palace had a big commotion, which almost made the Italian King think that it was Allied tanks entering the city, and the air force bombed it. So, he got out of bed in the middle of the night and stayed up worried all night.

  When it was later revealed that Hitler had sent an attempt to rescue Mussolini, the royal family hastily mobilized its troops and surrounded Venice Palace in the name of protection.

  "It seems like Captain Cavill scared the Italians to death. "

  Colonel Philips said with the attitude of a winner.

  He opened the car door, got off, and looked at Venice Palace.

  All the others looked towards the balcony on the first floor.

  Mussolini once lived there and delivered a famous 'balcony speech'.

  And to the Italian people, he spoke those stirring words, promising a seemingly bright future.

  Now, the dictator was overthrown, and the country chose to surrender.

  All the good things have gone up in smoke.

  Venice Square is gradually crowded with Italian people.

  A moment later, a tall and straight figure came out, standing on the balcony in the open air, carrying in his hand the Italian dictator who was no longer as powerful as before.

  Once a commanding and untouchable man, Mussolini was brought up like a battered moppet with his shoulders slumped in humiliation.

  He looked at Luke with hatred and fear. It was this young Allied Captain who ended his dictatorship!

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