"But for Blackwater Company, this failure is unforgivable."
"I heard that General William Stryker, you have a lot of super-powered plasma here."
"So, can Blackwater Company sponsor a portion of your research?"
After hearing the words of the person sent by Blackwater Company, William Stryker somewhat understood why Blackwater Company pushed him.
He also heard that a squad from Blackwater Company had a very embarrassing incident in Egypt.
Of course, William Stryker did not get carried away by this, nor did he dare to show disrespect to Blackwater Company.
William Stryker knew very well that if Blackwater Company wanted to get the Mutant serum in his Base, it had many ways to get it, and even if it couldn't be traced back to Blackwater Company in the end, it would be no problem at all.
As a newly emerging superpower whose influence spans the globe, its foundation may not be as deep as those old-established powers, but its methods are definitely numerous and ruthless. Without ruthless methods, Blackwater Company could not have developed to its current extent… "I see!"
"No problem!"
"I wonder how much plasma Blackwater Company needs?"
"Does it need every type?"
"Or does it only need high-grade serum?"
William Stryker did not refuse at all, as if the two were not discussing Mutant serum, but merely trading ordinary fruit.
In fact, William Stryker also had his own ulterior motives.
Although William Stryker is considered a heinous villain in the eyes of Mutants, his status among the human race is not actually high.
Although his cooperation with Blackwater Company is very close, and he seems to have a deep relationship with Blackwater Company.
But William Stryker knows very well that with Blackwater's foundation, he, William Stryker, is nothing more than a nobody who can be dealt with at any time.
Now, he has been promoted to Brigadier General by Blackwater Company.
And given the conflict between Blackwater and Blackwater Company, he will inevitably become a pawn in their struggle.
At this point, he must choose a side.
Wavering and playing both sides is impossible! …Actually, there is only one path left for William Stryker now.
That is to fully side with Blackwater Company, to join Blackwater Company! After all, William Stryker was suddenly promoted to Brigadier General, and he hadn't even communicated this matter with Blackwater in advance, so Blackwater had already identified William Stryker as belonging to Blackwater Company.
For such an important matter, would you not even have time to inform me? Even if William Stryker explains to Blackwater now, they won't listen. They will only suspect whether there is some hidden move by Blackwater Company behind this.
In other words, from the moment William Stryker accepted the promotion to Brigadier General, he was already categorized as being on Blackwater Company's side.
Of course, it doesn't mean that William Stryker must be in cahoots with Blackwater Company.
But if he doesn't side with Blackwater Company, he, William Stryker, will truly be a lone wolf.
Not to mention the possible retaliation from Blackwater Company, everyone else will distance themselves from him… Then just join! William Stryker made up his mind.
"Excuse me,"
"What is Blackwater Company's attitude towards Mutants?"
Although he knew he was forced to join Blackwater Company's side, once William Stryker chose to accept, he naturally would no longer have any… resistant emotions.
However, thinking about his own attitude towards Mutants, William Stryker knew even more that there were some Mutants in Blackwater Company, and William Stryker had to figure out Blackwater Company's attitude towards Mutants.
After all, what if...
If the company supported Mutants, wouldn't he be working against the company? William Stryker, who clearly understood the company's power, had no intention of opposing the company just because of his hatred for Mutants; he wouldn't dare!
"Before I came..."
"He told me one thing."
"I can relay it to you."
"Mutants useful to the company are... good Mutants!"
The Hellfire Club's envoy said with a profound meaning.
"I understand!"
William Stryker also smiled enigmatically.
Those useful to the company are... good Mutants. Those who are not useful... well then... hehehe.
Chapter 401: A Meeting Gift
In fact, Michael's decision to give William Stryker a push had nothing to do with the rivalry between Blackwater Company and the company.
Michael, who was not involved in management, hadn't even specifically understood his own company, so how could he know about all the messy things between Blackwater and the company?
Michael decided to give William Stryker a push purely because he didn't want to act himself, and William Stryker was the... best candidate to make Jean Grey go dark.
In this regard, even Apocalypse couldn't compare to William Stryker's role.
After all, Apocalypse's attitude towards Mutants was genuinely very gentle; he wouldn't kill Mutants until they had definitively stood against him.
It would be very difficult to make Apocalypse turn Jean Grey dark.
Especially since this storyline had already been disrupted by Michael; not recruiting Magneto first meant not seeking out Charles.
With Charles safe and the Mutant School also safe, making Jean Grey go dark was simply... impossible...
But in Michael's view, even if Apocalypse didn't follow the original plot, and even if Charles was safe at the school...
As long as William Stryker's power increased further and his ambition grew, what if Charles was still at the Mutant School? He would still dare to attack the Mutant School!
The current problem was that the company's Base was too close to the Mutant School, and the company's attitude towards Mutants dictated William Stryker's actions.
Now, this person representing the company said that as long as everything was in the company's interest, no matter... what William Stryker did, the company would not question or interfere.
Then, William Stryker was completely at ease!
It was well known that there were frictions between the company and the Mutant School; some of the company's super-powered operatives were even taken from the Mutant School.
Now that he had the company's backing, William Stryker naturally felt relieved.
In fact, with the company's assurance, William's mind had already begun to formulate an even more insane plan.
"I need the company's help!"
With a plan in mind, William immediately made a request to the man.
William Stryker had no qualms about making a request right after joining the company...
"No problem at all!"
"As long as we can do it."
"Also,"
"Welcome to our ranks, General William Stryker!"
The envoy smiled, not surprised by William Stryker's choice.
He stood up and shook William Stryker's hand vigorously...
"In fact,"
"The company has already prepared a meeting gift for the General."
"Please see!"
The company's envoy picked up two portable security briefcases from the floor, placed them on the table, and opened them.
Click! Inside one briefcase, two sealed glass tubes containing dark red liquid were quietly placed, surrounded by a large amount of protective foam.
In the other briefcase were ten pairs of specially designed 'Bluetooth headphones'.
"Could it be..."
"These are..."
Seeing these... and recalling some rumors, William Stryker's breathing quickened.
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