Druid in the Marvel Universe Chapter 80: The Unlucky Name

Alvin held Ginny and returned to the bar, apologetically smiling at Steve, and said, "Sorry for driving away your 'bodyguards,' but I think you didn't like them either, right?"

Steve ruffled Nick's hair and said with a smile, "Yes, I don't like them. You know, being followed every day is really uncomfortable. I even suspect someone is spying on me when I go to the bathroom."

Nick made a disgusted face and didn't want to listen to the two of them talking.

He gave Steve a very black chest-thumping gesture, indicating that he had his back.

Alvin laughed and patted his head, then put Ginny on the ground, signaling them to go play by themselves.

Steve picked up his glass and gestured to Alvin for a toast. Without waiting for Alvin, he downed his whiskey in one gulp and said solemnly, "Thank you, Alvin. You don't even know who I am! Who did you offend for me?

Really, thank you! You are a true friend!

I promise there won't be any trouble here!"

Alvin shook his head with a smile and said, "I know you're Steve Rogers. If you tell me you're Captain America in that silly uniform, I can accept that.

After all, what you wear is a matter of personal taste. If you're worried about those S.H.I.E.L.D. guys outside, you can rest assured. This is Hell's Kitchen, and the Peace Hotel won't entertain them. I said it!"

Steve reached out and gave Alvin a firm handshake, saying, "Buddy, is the assistant football coach position at your school still open?

I think I can handle it. If you have any doubts, maybe I can bribe you by teaching you boxing. You know, I'm pretty good at it!"

Alvin shook his head and laughed, "That's not certain, buddy! You have to really try to know if you're good!

But I'm indeed interested in boxing, so, deal!"

Steve, who had worked for the government all his life, was a bit nervous and said, "What should I prepare? Should I get a suit or something?"

At this moment, Jessica, who had been listening for a while, interjected, "Don't worry about what to wear. Look at our Principal Alvin's taste. I think you two are on the same page. Old-timers should be friends with old-timers."

Jessica rolled her eyes and looked at the two with disdain. Alvin was in jeans, a plaid shirt, and a gray jacket. Steve was in khaki military pants, a light green shirt, and a vintage flight jacket.

These were two old-timers who didn't understand fashion at all! Although they didn't look that old!

Alvin laughed heartily, winked at Jessica, and struck a pose, which earned him another big eye roll from Jessica.

Alvin turned to Steve and said with a smile, "It's actually very simple. As I told you, pick up your high school textbooks.

But believe me, it's not easy at all! Haha!

I know a guy who graduated from UCLA. He fainted out of frustration because he couldn't handle his son's homework. I hope you'll do better!"

Nick, hearing Alvin mock his dad, waved his fist at him and shouted, "Hey~ don't mock Frank, he's not that bad!"

Alvin smiled, put two fingers together, and saluted to show his apology, but the smile on his face didn't look very sincere.

Steve laughed and said, "Let's wait and see! Did I tell you I used to be a straight-A student? Because back then, studying was all I could do!"

Jessica snorted, looking skeptically at Steve. With his extremely strong build, rugged beard, and thick calluses on his hands, he didn't look like a good student at all.

Alvin didn't doubt Steve's words. After all, every weak little boy has the potential to be a top student!

Alvin laughed and high-fived Steve, saying, "Welcome to the community school of Hell's Kitchen, my community school!"

Steve, very perceptively, gave Alvin a military salute and said, "Steve Rogers at your service, haha~"

The atmosphere became pleasant again. After all, once Steve convinced himself, no one could force him to do anything!

...

In the office of the S.H.I.E.L.D. New York branch, Nick Fury was listening to the recording of Alvin and Steve's conversation.

Standing beside him was Phil Coulson. Hearing the conversation in the recording, Coulson anxiously said to Director Fury, "Are we just going to let our Captain become a football coach?

This is unbelievable! I can't imagine Steve Rogers leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. to be a coach at a community school!

Although the kids on that team are indeed pretty good! Ha!"

Director Fury ignored Coulson's words, turned to the floor-to-ceiling window, and said confidently, "Steve will always be Steve. When the world needs him, he will stand up.

Maybe we'll even have some extra gains! After all, Steve's friends are quite extraordinary, aren't they?"

Coulson smiled wryly and said, "Extraordinary indeed. This is a guy who dares to extort S.H.I.E.L.D.

And his two subordinates are about to wipe out the Hand's forces on the surface.

Director, who are these two guys? Why don't we have any information on them?"

Director Fury smiled and said, "Frank was once my comrade. He used to be the best special forces commander in this country. His file was sealed at my request as part of a deal.

As for JJ, he was also a soldier. That's all I know. He has a long blank period that even I can't trace, probably related to the military. That's none of our business.

Let's leave our Captain there! When we need him, he will come back.

But I see they're about to have trouble. Those red-clad fleas from the Hand will soon come after them. I really hope Alvin can be thorough this time and drive the Hand back to that little island!"

...

In the restaurant, it was already evening.

At the bar, Alvin was introducing Steve to JJ and Frank.

Alvin pointed at Frank and said to Steve, "This is Frank, Frank Castle, the head of discipline at our community school, Nick's dad. You know, the one I told you about~" Alvin made a fainting gesture.

Steve held back his laughter, shook hands with Frank, and said, "Nice to meet you. I'm Steve Rogers. I know your son Nick. He's a good kid!"

Steve looked thoughtfully at Frank and said, "I always feel like we're the same kind of people, don't you think?"

Frank glared at Alvin, knowing that Alvin must have shared some of his embarrassing stories with Steve.

Holding Steve's hand, he felt it and said, "Yes, we should be the same kind of people."

Frank raised his left hand and said, "It used to serve the country, which almost made me lose everything. Now it serves our family and school, which makes me very happy!"

Steve, understanding Frank's feelings the most, said excitedly, "Then we will definitely have a lot to talk about!"

Frank smiled and said, "Yes, including your unfortunate name. Your dad must have been very confident. I thought you should at least be called something like Little Steve Rogers!"

Steve smiled wryly and said, "You're right, this name is indeed quite troublesome!"