Chapter 317: Wakanda's Special Envoy

"Wakanda's special envoy? Could it be that King T'Chaka has finally fallen for my deception and intends to take me to see the real Wakanda, while paying a visit to the Black Panther goddess?"

Oaks became interested. After all, not long ago, Wakanda praised Oaks for his contributions to the world's environmental and food industries at the United Nations Environmental Conference.

It was the enormous influence of third-world countries represented by Wakanda that forced the U.S. government to welcome Oaks with a smiling face, despite their knowledge of his involvement in the food industry.

Although they were accustomed to using food and energy as invisible diplomatic tools to control countries they deemed necessary to control, they would soon fall behind in food production compared to Oaks!

When Oaks' Benevolence Society exerted its efforts simultaneously on all five continents and his prestige soared to its peak... they had no choice but to refrain from acting recklessly.

Previously, they had been powerless against Stark Industries' energy industry, and now they were equally powerless against Oaks' food and environmental industry!

Even capturing Tony's handle would be countless times easier than capturing Oaks' handle.

Of course, the U.S. government also knew that without a reasonable excuse, making a move against any one of them would be tantamount to making enemies with the world.

Faced with an untouchable target, the U.S. government would still cooperate wisely.

After all, Oaks still had the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

"It seems that's not the case, brother."

Malorn projected an image in front of Oaks. In the African branch hall in Wakanda was not the envoy of the King of Wakanda but rather Prince T'Challa's girlfriend, Nakia, who was responsible for the food cooperation with the Benevolence Society.

"Is it her?"

Oaks scratched his head.

"Has there been any issue with King T'Chaka of Wakanda recently?"

"Not at all."

Malorn quickly answered.

"However, two nights ago, in Busan, South Korea, Prince T'Challa took part in a large-scale battle to apprehend the fugitive Ulysses Klaue, who had previously stolen Wakanda's vibranium.

Since the U.S. government had sent agents there, detailed information did not come out.

But according to the Gaia Mirror's surveillance, there was a large explosion that affected the environment near the location of the battle, suspected to have involved heavy firepower."

"The vibranium thief Ulysses Klaue..."

Oaks furrowed his brow, feeling that something was amiss.

Even if T'Challa couldn't capture Klaue, would his cousin risk attacking Klaue and return to Wakanda with T'Chaka present?

"Tell Nakia that I'll be there soon."

Oaks stood up, and an Avalon portal appeared beside him.

"Perhaps something interesting is about to happen... Malorn, keep monitoring the situation in Wakanda."

"Yes, brother."

In the African branch headquarters, Nakia received the message that Oaks would be arriving soon and she finally relaxed a bit.

Shortly after, Branch President Jack personally came over and led her into the reception room.

"Chairman, Miss Nakia is here."

"Well, you can go about your business for now——

Nakia, welcome."

Oaks stood up and shook hands with Nakia. Before Oaks could speak again, Nakia eagerly spoke first after making sure there was no one nearby:

"Chairman Oaks, I have come here uninvited because there is an extremely important matter—

There is a legend that you possess the ability to 'resurrect.' I wonder if there is any truth to this?"

"..."

Oaks opened his mouth but couldn't immediately decide how to respond.

The ability to resurrect, he hadn't even displayed it on Earth. Even when he resurrected Shang-Chi's mother, Yingli, it was in Ta Lo.

But theoretically, only the Avengers, who were aware of the incident, should know about it, and it shouldn't have been so easily leaked. Could it be that someone accidentally revealed it while drunk?

"Chairman Oaks, our intelligence system in Wakanda... is actually quite reliable."

Seeing that Oaks didn't deny it outright, Nakia immediately showed a delighted expression.

In such a bizarre situation, not denying it was tantamount to admitting it!

"In fact, we received advice from Dr. Helen Cho in Seoul. If there is anyone in the world capable of performing the 'resurrection' miracle, it can only be you, Chairman Oaks!"

Nakia's statement made Oaks suddenly realize. Indeed, with Dr. Helen Cho's IQ and their cooperation to create Yingli's body, combined with the mysterious behavior of the Avengers, it was not impossible to predict what might happen.

"You went to see Dr. Helen Cho? Is someone critically injured or dying? Or..."

As Oaks looked at Nakia's complex expression, a mix of sadness, anger, frustration, and hope, he frowned.

Malorn had just mentioned that there were signs of heavy firepower bombing during T'Challa's attempt to capture Klaue. Considering what Nakia had said...

"Our prince, T'Challa, died in a battle two days ago!"

"T'Challa is dead?!"

Oaks couldn't help but be shocked when he heard Nakia personally confirm the news.

"How is that possible?"

Although T'Challa hadn't lost his father, King T'Chaka, he should have become the Black Panther long ago.

And what kind of heavy firepower attacked the Black Panther with the vibranium suit that even Wakanda's technology could not save?

And Wakanda still has the heart-shaped herb!

As long as he still has a breath, the Heart-Shaped Herb should be able to save him. But if Wakanda couldn't even keep him alive, how severe was the blow?

"The mission objective was Ulysses Klaue, the person who stole our Wakanda's vibranium. We actually captured him, but the CIA agents prevented us from interrogating him."

Nakia took a deep breath.

"Initially, T'Challa had protective measures... but Klaue's accomplice directly destroyed the entire building. In order to protect me, T'Challa was buried under the rubble!"

Oaks' gaze sharpened.

In other words, things have changed. Not only did the attacker's firepower increase significantly, but also because Princess Shuri hadn't experienced the scene where King T'Chaka was suddenly attacked and killed, she hadn't developed her necklace battle suit yet!

It made sense... T'Challa couldn't possibly wear his suit in front of the CIA during an interrogation. That would make it impossible for him to conceal his identity from seasoned CIA agents.

Now, without experiencing the civil war, the Black Panther was still a hero who hadn't shown himself in public!

And being trapped under a collapsed building without the suit, even with the Black Panther's blessing, he was doomed without his vibranium suit!

"In fact, even if T'Challa had died in battle, we didn't originally intend to violate the laws of nature and request your help, Chairman Oaks."

As Nakia saw Oaks remaining silent, her expression became anxious.

She bit her lip and bowed to Oaks:

"As a spy and liaison, I was involved in the mission two days ago. But during the mission, we were attacked by the criminal's accomplices with heavy firepower. I discovered some clues, but it was already too late!

T'Challa pushed me away from the blast range, but he couldn't escape himself.

At that time, we thought of Chairman Oaks, but T'Challa had already lost vital signs, so we prepared for his state funeral—"

"But then, someone claiming to be our king's nephew appeared. He brought the body of the criminal we were chasing and came to Wakanda, wanting to take the place of His Highness and fulfill his filial duty to His Majesty!"

"..."

Oaks' mouth hung open. This operation...

A deep sense of killing intent appeared on Nakia's face.

"He said that when he captured the criminal, he recorded his confession. The criminal admitted to killing His Highness T'Challa, so he decided to restore his identity...

But this matter is highly suspicious! I have reason to suspect that T'Challa's death is somehow related to him!

But I have no evidence..."

"You found Dr. Helen then found out about my ability, but T'Challa couldn't hold on...

And then you suspected this person, who is also eligible to inherit the throne, of killing T'Challa for the sake of the Wakandan throne, intending to take his place...

So you decided to disregard the laws of nature and hoped that I could resurrect T'Challa, is that right?"

Oaks asked with a serious expression. After all, the last time he discussed the belief of the Black Panther with T'Challa and his son, Oaks could sense their devout faith in the laws of nature.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have gained the favor of the Black Panther goddess.

"That's right!"

Nakia nodded heavily but looked puzzled.

"But His Majesty has always been wise and discerning, yet this time he welcomed N'Jadaka, who has an unknown background, and even called him family...

But Queen Mother and Princess Shuri also sensed that something was amiss, so I came secretly to request your help, Chairman Oaks!"

"N'Jadaka?"

"That's His Majesty's nephew, who left Wakanda many years ago, the son of His Majesty's brother, N'Jobu.

N'Jadaka, also known as Erik Stevens, obtained a master's degree from MIT, joined the Navy SEALs, and participated in the war in Afghanistan, earning himself a nickname: 'Killmonger'!"

"He doesn't sound like a good person at all, and it fits the profile of a highly intelligent criminal with a high level of education."

Oaks snorted. Wakanda's intelligence system is indeed formidable. They have gathered detailed information about Prince N'Jadaka in such a short period of time.

"Malorn!"

"Yes, brother."

Malorn's holographic image appeared, causing Nakia, who was seeing it for the first time, to widen her eyes.

"Erik Stevens, before he left the service, was a member of the United States Joint Special Operations Command. Regarding his involvement in the war in Afghanistan, he was in the vicinity of Mr. Stark when he was attacked.

He was also a top-level agent who helped the CIA overthrow multiple governments.

Furthermore, after leaving the military, Erik and his girlfriend became internationally renowned master thieves. A few days ago, there was an incident of African artifacts being stolen from the British Museum, and it was carried out by him and Ulysses Klaue together.

Although he wore a mask, his physical parameters completely matched, and he was also seen in Busan two days ago."

Malorn's intelligence system is even more impressive...

"What!"

Nakia didn't have time to study this peculiar deer-shaped AI:

"It's really him!"

"Then let's talk about T'Challa's situation. Resurrection is not as simple as you think."

Oaks waved his hand, indicating for Nakia to sit down.

"I need to understand his current condition in detail."

"...As you wish."

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