Symbiotic Agent

He also needed to inform John Garrett about some of the vicious methods Grant Ward had used against him in the past, ensuring Garrett understood that he and Ward were not allies. On the contrary, he harbored deep hatred for Grant Ward.

After listening to Holm, John Garrett nodded with a playful smile. "In that case, if we find any trace of him in the future, I'll give you the chance to solve the problem yourself."

"Thank you, sir! I will handle it flawlessly, quickly, and cleanly!" Holm responded without hesitation.

Seeing Holm's attitude, John Garrett's final test had come to an end. Based on this month's investigation, previous information, and the communication just now, he now had a comprehensive understanding of Holm.

He could sense Holm's unhidden surprise, happiness, and ambition upon learning that Grant Ward was a traitor.

As Holm had stated, though he and Ward had maintained a superior-subordinate relationship for years, they were far from accomplices. In fact, given the opportunity, Holm would be glad to handle Ward personally.

"Alright, sit down, and let's talk. I can sense your loyalty to the organization. I also trust and recognize your abilities. Let's discuss our future plans for you," Garrett said, gesturing for Holm to take a seat on the nearby sofa.

Hearing Garrett's words, Holm realized the test was over and complied, sitting where indicated.

It must be said that John Garrett was a true veteran. During their earlier conversation, Holm had to navigate numerous subtle traps.

However, Garrett could not have imagined that Grant Ward was already dead—killed by the very Holm who now sat calmly before him.

"First, let me see your abilities. To be honest, I'm quite curious," Garrett said, watching Holm closely.

Hearing this, Holm understood what Garrett wanted. Stretching out his hands, he allowed a black, sticky liquid to seep from his skin, surging across the surface like malleable clay.

Garrett leaned forward, observing the venom-like substance on Holm's arms with great interest.

As Garrett moved closer, his neck within arm's reach, Holm felt a fleeting urge to decapitate him.

If Grant Ward had been a perverted tyrant, Garrett gave off the aura of a gutter rat—cunning, shrewd, gloomy, and cruel. He was equally repulsive.

Within Holm's body, Venom sensed his emotional shift.

Sensing potential "snacks," Venom eagerly asked, "Do you want to kill him? Let's kill him!"

"Just a flick of your hand, and his head will roll off. I've already pinpointed the others outside. So many little snacks—slurp, slurp—I'm drooling!"

Realizing Venom's growing excitement, Holm quickly stopped him. "Calm down. Now isn't the time. If you're hungry, I'll find you some snacks later."

As Holm quieted Venom, Garrett straightened up, his smile widening. "I've read the SHIELD reports on you. With your current abilities, there might not be anyone in this world you couldn't kill."

Praising Holm, Garrett didn't wait for a response. Instead, he retrieved a toolbox, placed it on the table, and opened it.

"Stay as you are. I need to collect some samples," Garrett said, pulling out a sharp knife and tweezers.

Here we go again, Holm thought, watching the scene unfold.

Over the next minute, Holm repeated the same resistance he had displayed at the hamburger shop.

"I'm sorry, sir, but this isn't entirely under my control. Although I manage it, it also has its instincts," Holm explained nervously.

Listening to Holm's justification, Garrett's face darkened. He glared coldly and asked in a low voice, "Is it really its instinct? Or is it your own?"

This is where the divide between Hydra and SHIELD became apparent. Both operated in the shadows, indulging in morally gray activities. However, Hydra's infamy for its outright ruthlessness placed it leagues ahead of SHIELD.

Faced with Garrett's distrust, Holm hurriedly elaborated, recounting the same resistance SHIELD had encountered earlier when collecting samples.

After a pause, Garrett gave up on collecting venom samples directly and instead redirected his focus to Holm himself.

"By the way, I've heard your healing abilities are remarkable," Garrett said, eyeing Holm's arms, which had returned to their original state.

"That's correct. My healing abilities far surpass those of ordinary people now. Compared to before—" Holm's sentence was abruptly cut short as Garrett slashed a long cut across his arm with the knife.

The sudden pain silenced Holm, halting his words.

Garrett, unbothered, calmly examined the bloody knife and observed the rapidly healing wound on Holm's arm with fascination.

To him, such actions were trivial. Even if he'd severed Holm's hand, he wouldn't have thought twice.

Though Holm's expression remained composed, he silently vowed to deal with Garrett when the time came. The old man would eventually join Ward in the afterlife.

"It's healed! Incredible," Garrett exclaimed, marveling at the wound's rapid recovery.

Next, he retrieved a test tube, swung the knife again, and sliced off a small piece of flesh from Holm's arm.

"Since we can't collect samples from this creature, your flesh and blood will suffice. It's also of research value, and the organization needs it," Garrett remarked indifferently, placing the sample into the test tube.

"It's my honor," Holm replied with a faint smile, as if the flesh taken from him held no significance.

Watching Garrett secure the test tube, Holm maintained his smile as Garrett added, "Collect some more blood samples."

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For all those who are wondering what happened to the harry potter fic, "good or bad, does it matter?"

It got blocked citing the reason that I had previously uploaded the same fic with the same name and because of it, the new one got blocked.

So I asked them, what to do now? And they said that you'll have to delete the old one to restore the new one. And I did so but it was still blocked and now they(WN) are saying that I will have to make a new book and upload it again. There is nothing they can do.

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