In the years following the Golden Raven's rise, its influence became impossible to ignore. Countries around the globe were in a state of paranoia, unsure of whether this enigmatic organization was a threat or an ally. Governments dispatched their best spies, infiltrators, and analysts to uncover the Golden Raven's secrets, but none succeeded.
From the shadows, Javier Sánchez watched it all unfold, his plans steadily progressing. His careful anonymity ensured that the world's attention remained fixated on Johann Schmidt, who continued to play the role of the organization's acting leader.
However, not all were fooled. A few in the Allied Forces, particularly Howard Stark, began suspecting that someone else was pulling the strings. Stark's encounters with Schmidt did not align with the technological leaps the Golden Raven had achieved.
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The Tesseract's Testing
The Tesseract became central to the Golden Raven's advancements. Javier ordered its energy to be tested on multiple fronts: powering cities, revolutionizing transportation, and even creating weapons. But he set clear limits: no harm was to come to innocent lives during experimentation.
Despite his rules, one test in a remote facility ended in tragedy. The energy burst from the Tesseract engulfed the facility, vaporizing everything within a ten-mile radius. Though unintentional, the event sent shockwaves through the world, painting the Golden Raven as reckless and dangerous.
Governments began pooling resources, creating secret alliances to counter what they viewed as a global threat. But their fear of Schmidt overshadowed the real architect behind the organization's actions.
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Red Skull's Devotion
Red Skull, though outwardly maintaining his ruthless demeanor, had become a devoted servant to Javier. His loyalty was unwavering, driven by a mix of fear and admiration for the man who had given him power far beyond his imagination.
In one meeting, Schmidt knelt before Javier after presenting the latest advancements in the serum and technology derived from the Tesseract.
"Your vision, my master," Schmidt said, "is the light that guides us all. My life belongs to the Golden Raven."
Javier studied him, his voice calm yet commanding. "You've done well, Johann, but remember: power must be wielded with precision. Any mistakes, and the burden of failure will fall upon you."
Schmidt swallowed his pride, bowing even lower. "I understand, my lord."
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The Arrival of Peggy and Steve
Meanwhile, Peggy Carter and Steve Rogers began piecing together clues about the Golden Raven's influence. Both were part of an elite Allied task force tasked with unraveling the organization's mysteries. Unbeknownst to Peggy, her romantic history with Javier was a detail Schmidt had intentionally leaked to sow doubt among the Allies.
Steve, ever the optimist, questioned Peggy during a quiet moment. "Do you really think someone like Javier Sánchez could be involved in this? He doesn't seem the type."
Peggy hesitated, her mind racing through memories of Javier's intelligence and charm. "I don't know, Steve. But if he is involved, we have to find out why. There's no way he'd support what Schmidt's doing—unless there's something we're missing."
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Javier's Vision Expands
In secret, Javier continued refining the Golden Raven's true purpose. Using the Tesseract, he created tools to bring about rapid advancements in medicine, energy, and infrastructure. These advancements were selectively shared with impoverished regions, earning the