Chapter 998: Scotts Trouble
As soon as Bucky mobilized the wings on the back of the Antman suit and began to fly, he demonstrated the incredible technologies and weapons that the suit contained in front of Lin Rui.
From shrinking to growing to zooming in and zooming out, Bucky effortlessly navigated the suit’s many abilities with ease. It was as if he had been born to wear the Antman suit, unlike Scott who had struggled during his initial training.
Bucky’s talent as a professional fighter was evident as he quickly mastered the suit’s many changes between shrinking and zooming in. He could reduce his size to that of an ant, drill through keyholes, and then increase his size to full stature in only two attempts.
With such mastery, he put on a spectacular display, showcasing all the abilities of the Antman suit to Lin Rui. It took almost an hour in total before Bucky had demonstrated all that the suit had to offer.
But the real fun began when Lin Rui joined in for a brief sparring session. Without using any internal energy, Lin Rui employed his own melee attack methods against Bucky. However, he was no longer Bucky’s opponent.
With his ability to change his size at will, Bucky’s physical strength and agility had reached superhuman levels. Despite Lin Rui’s speed advantage, Bucky was always one step ahead, evading and launching counter-attacks with ease.
As the two engaged in combat, it became clear that once Lin Rui used his internal energy, he would gain a significant advantage. With his strength multiplied and his speed increased, he would be able to suppress Bucky head-on.
However, Lin Rui held back, knowing that if he unleashed his internal energy field, Bucky would be left struggling to keep up. It would be no different from the time when Darren Ross faced him.
Of course, there were still some aspects of the Antman suit that Bucky didn’t experiment with, such as the magical Quantum Realm or the giant mode. The former was deemed too dangerous, as entering the Quantum Realm could mean never returning.
Lin Rui had no idea what the realm was like and wasn’t about to take any unnecessary risks. The latter, on the other hand, was just too loud.
Bucky’s transformation into a giant was sure to cause some serious damage, and the motel they were in would likely be trampled down by his massive feet.
So, for now, they stuck to the suit’s more manageable abilities.
Buzz~
“Let’s call it a wrap for the experiment,” Lin Rui suggested, observing as Bucky took flight once more, having dispersed the internally generated small-scale energy field and demonstrated the basic capabilities of the Antman suit.
Boom!
As soon as Lin Rui finished speaking, Bucky promptly recovered to his original size. When Lin Rui’s internal energy field had enveloped him earlier, Bucky had experienced an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, feeling akin to a small flying insect caught in a spider’s web.
Despite his unremarkable appearance, Bucky sensed an air of mystery and power surrounding this young man before him.
Ka~
After recovering o his normal size, Bucky proceeded to remove his helmet. Despite competing against Lin Rui while using the Antman suit, Bucky had not expended much energy.
Not only did his physical strength far surpass that of an ordinary individual, but the Antman suit’s capabilities also exceeded his initial expectations.
“There are still some PymParticles remaining, which can sustain the Antman transformation for approximately thirty minutes,” Bucky stated while removing the Antman suit.
Based on the recent bout between Bucky and Lin Rui, it was deduced that a single PymParticle could maintain the Antman state for approximately two hours. However, carrying more PymParticles would extend this duration.
“Well, that’s still quite impressive. Many battles these days do not last that long, and it’s unlikely for the genuine Antman suit to possess just one PymParticle,” Lin Rui commented, analyzing the situation.
“True,” Bucky responded succinctly before placing the discarded Antman suit on the bed.
Despite Bucky’s stoic demeanor, Lin Rui could perceive a sense of longing in his eyes. As a soldier, Bucky undoubtedly coveted the Antman suit’s cutting-edge technology.
However, both sets of Antman suits were obtained by Lin Rui, and Bucky could not ask for anything.
“It’s just a suit, and if you want it, I can give it to you. However, without PymParticles, the suit is rendered useless,” Lin Rui offered with a smile while gazing at Bucky.
Bucky responded awkwardly with a simple “yes.” Although the Antman suit was a formidable piece of equipment, it was of no use to him without PymParticles. Therefore, Bucky abandoned the notion of asking Lin Rui for an Antman suit.
Witnessing Bucky’s change in expression, Lin Rui felt a tinge of disappointment. Lin Rui’s claim of not possessing any PymParticles was merely an excuse. By helping Professor Pym this time, Lin Rui had rendered him a great favor.
If Lin Rui had approached Professor Pym, he could have easily obtained some PymParticles. However, Professor Pym would have first needed to ensure that Lin Rui and his associates were not affiliated with any malevolent organizations.
Lin Rui’s claim that he did not possess any PymParticles was also due to his perception of Bucky’s precarious position. It was preferable not to provide Bucky with the potent Antman suit, as Bucky’s identity was delicate.
If Tony discovered that Bucky had been responsible for the murder of his parents, and he had been wearing the Antman suit while fighting Iron Man, Lin Rui would have found himself in a compromising position.
“Scott seems to be in trouble again, huh?” Lin Rui muttered as he put away the Antman suit.
Suddenly, his expression turned serious as he received a message on his communicator indicating that Scott was surrounded by a group of fighters.
This was the same team that had ambushed him the previous night while he was resting in Luis’ hidden location.
Realizing that he had to intervene, Lin Rui decided to take matters into his own hands and help Scott out. “Looks like we’ll have to meet those guys after all. Let’s go, Bucky. The good guys should take action first and we’ll do Scott a favor,” he said determinedly.
As he made his way towards the door with Bucky, Lin Rui paused suddenly and turned to look at him. After a moment of contemplation, he pulled out the Antman battle suit from his portable space, which he had just put away moments before.
The Antman incident was far from over and Lin Rui didn’t want SHIELD to get involved. He knew he had to do more to help Scott.
…
Call!
“Damn it! How did they find me again? Luis can’t be trusted!” As the news from Lin Rui’s street communicator spread, Scott fled with the help of his trusty flying ants, all the while cursing his friend Luis for being so unreliable.
The previous night’s battle had been quiet and simple, but it had taken a toll on Scott’s energy reserves. Despite successfully shaking off his pursuers in giant form, he had to rely on Luis to find a place to hide and rest.
However, it was only dawn and Scott had barely caught up on rest when he received news that he was once again surrounded. With no other options left, Scott had to transform back into Antman and make a run for it.
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