Chapter 467
For an old agent, it is important to maintain a good lifestyle.
This not only makes people energetic, but also saves a lot of unnecessary troubles for the agents. For example, Alexander Pierce, 67 years old this year, is the host of the International Security Council and the former director of SHIELD. , At this old age, he still maintains his youthful work and rest habits.
"Fury, I have something to tell you today."
This gray-haired, but energetic old man is sitting in Fury’s office. A rare smile appeared on his indifferent face, both of his hands propped on the table, looking at his old leader.
"Let’s go, Pierce, is it a business or a private matter?"
30 years ago, when Fury was just a SHIELD Level 6 agent, Alexander Pierce was already SHIELD’s High-level leader, he uniquely discovered Fury's potential in Divine Vision, and placed him in a very important position against all opinions.
Through this kind of support and self-struggle, Fury eventually became the current director of SHIELD. Although for a senior agent, personal feelings can be fatal at certain moments, as long as it is a human being, he cannot get rid of it. This kind of emotional bondage, Fury is the same.
"Of course it's a business...If it's a private business, I will ask you to go to the bar after you get off work, and I will find two chicks to accompany you."
Pierce laughed, He took out a box of quaint cigars from his arms and threw them to Fury: "I heard that you have recently become addicted to cigarettes. This is not good. Fury, if you are lurking, this will expose your position, but you don’t need it now. I’m out to work, so the good things I treasure must always be shared with good friends."
Fury unceremoniously threw the cigar into the drawer, he shrugged:
"You didn't say that a few days ago. I remember 2 days ago, you angrily pointed me in the face and called me a traitor."
"Oh, God, don't mention it anymore. That happened."
Pearce showed regret and disgust on his face, and he waved his hand:
"Who would have thought that the old Sam who has served SHIELD for 27 years It's actually Nine Headed Snake's person. He deceived me for 27 years and almost made a big mistake. Damn it, it's disgusting! I go out for morning jogs every day, and I have 7 agents behind me, speaking of which, Fury, why Our young agent’s basic skills are so bad that I can discover it at a glance."
Old Sam is Pierce’s assistant and a senior civilian agent of SHIELD. During the investigation a few days ago, Agent Hill confirmed The source of the instruction to project the weapon from the previous Aerospace Mothership was issued by this senior agent in the name of Pierce, and he hid it well, even provoking a confrontation between Pierce and Fury.
Older people will always be the people of subconsciously dimensional body protection, but after the final result came out, Pierce ugly complexion accepted the cruel reality of his assistant being the agent of Nine Headed Snake, and He offered to resign and accepted a five-month quarantine investigation.
This result actually made Fury also relaxed. Although he issued the instructions to investigate Pierce, he was unwilling to believe that the veteran who followed Legendary agent Carter. Page to establish SHIELD would be Nine. Headed Snake's undercover.
Of course, we all know the truth of the matter, but unfortunately we can’t break the 4th wall and tell poor Fury, right?
"Actually I sent 8 of them. One of them passed the level, right?"
Fury laughed:
"Okay, Pierce, you and me Everyone knows that this investigation is just to silence those in Congress, and I don’t want you to be stained on your back. Now let’s talk about official affairs. It must be a troublesome thing to be able to work you."
"The first thing is about the current situation in New York."
Pierce's expression became serious. As a long-time high-ranking person, he came seriously from an imposing manner. Looking at Fury:
"The last document I dealt with before leaving office was the New York City Hall requesting SHIELD to cooperate with the New York Police Department, FBI and other departments to clean up the current chaos in New York. Other forces, including but not limited to Nine Headed Snake, Ten Rings, Devil Gang and other Mutant militant groups and those "superheroes" who are unwilling to abide by the law."
When it comes to the last few words , Pierce smiled disdainfully, his fingers flicked on the table in front of him:
"The conflict between Devil Gang and Ten Rings before half a month, and those things more distant before, Hell's Kitchen, etc. Wait, these things have caused the citizens to question the credibility of the government, especially after the new president takes office, we have to show our strength."
"I know you have some secret agreement with Devil Gang, Fury. "
Pierce rubbed his chin and whispered: "I also know that our current focus is to deal with the corrosion of Nine Headed Snake inside SHIELD, but this matter is related to the development of SHIELD in the next few years, so I hope you can assign a part of your power to participate in it."
Fury looked embarrassed, he thought for a moment, and asked:
"Ten Rings' power in New York is already In name only Aside, Nine Headed Snake, these guys are more accustomed to hiding in the dark, so on the surface to deal with is Devil Gang, right? But it happens to be the most difficult bone to chew, their leader Cyber Hawk is a tough one. The person who eats, and also serves as another identity, the leader of Mutant on the surface. If he is forced to expel, I am worried that he will desperately cause the Mutant riot before futile."
"So This is the second reason I came."
Pierce took out a document from his carry-on document bag and placed it in On Fury’s desk:
"The International Security Council passed a draft yesterday. Although I have stepped down, they still sent the draft to me. In this situation, I think It is useful for you. "
Fury received his hand and only glanced at it, and that one eye was widened.
"They want to abolish the Mutant Registration Act? This is really strange. When did those politicians become so enlightened? "
Faced with Fury’s doubts, Pierce spread his hands out:
"Mutant had such a major event in Brother Xi in Mexico. International leaders are not blind. At present In the current situation, we are sure that it is impossible to launch a war against Brother Xi in Mexico. That will only make Mutant, who already has a tendency to unite, more united, so cutting meat with a soft knife is a better way to deal with it. "
"Without the oppression from the government, Cyber Hawk's "self-preservation" spirit can only be a dead letter. As he said, in fact, most Mutant wants a quiet life. , And I think it is better for the government to complete this mission. "
Pierce narrowed his eyes:
"Professor Charles is a better partner than Cyber Hawk, isn't it? A sheep led by a lion, and a lion led by a sheep, tch tch, the ancient fable has become a reality today. It's ironic. I think with this thing, it won't be difficult to convince Professor Charles, right? "
Fury nodded, but as the leader of an intelligence and operations organization, he has always considered issues very comprehensively. After ten seconds of silence, he asked:
" Is it just to drive them out of New York? Or go further? "
"no! Just expel New York! "
Pierce lightly coughed: "I have the same views as you on the current key work, Fury, our internal Nine Headed Snake is the biggest concern. After the integration of resources, Devil Gang will not only Except for Cyber Hawk, everything else is easy to deal with. "
"In addition, pay attention to the method of work, Fury. "
The former director said in the voice of a person who came by: "When we followed Ms. Peggy to clean up internal corruption, we didn't show up in this wind and rain dangling appearance... You know recently In the past few months, how many anonymous complaints have I received from SHIELD employees? I know you are doing this for the good of this country, but making such a cruel internal rivalry between us will make those ordinary persons very worried. "
Fury is silent. Of course he knows what kind of troubles the internal review of SHIELD has been up to. Even many important actions have been forced to stop, but the question is, if you don’t continue Go on, all the previous work will be done equivalent to nothing.
"Do you mean..."
"To put it another way, Fury, internal review must include internal review Looks like... it makes no sense to be well known. "
Pierce leaned on the sofa, rubbed his forehead, he pondered for a moment, and whispered:
"I'm old, Fury...you are in the future For a long time, you will continue to lead SHIELD. Your reputation can’t be ruined just like that, so leave it to me and let your non-level agents cooperate with me. You will choose all the participating personnel. , Turn the censorship work underground... No one will pay attention to an old fogey who has resigned, will he? "
"Um..."
Fury's fingers circled on the table, suspecting that anyone is an agent’s instinct, but Pierce has just passed the review, plus he Absolutely innocent, a resume that can be called a hero of the United States, and he has followed Legendary agent Ms. Peggy's experience in purging corruption within the government 30 years ago.
The most important thing is that Pierce has made it clear that, All personnel let Fury choose himself. He is only responsible for the review of the general direction. This is enough to prevent any black-box operations. Fury still trusts Agent Hill's work ability very much.
"Okay , Then I will trouble you again, Pierce. "
Alexander Pierce squinted his eyes, he shrugged, and said indifferently: "I have said, I am old, and even the infinite formula can’t fill my energy, so the future is destined to be you These youngsters, besides, are all for our major event industry. We are fire bearers walking in the dark, guarding the light of more people, and ushering in the New World of the future. "
He lowered his head and said with some emotion:
"I have this consciousness a long time ago. "
Twenty minutes later, Pierce walked out of Fury’s office relaxedly. As a person currently under quarantine investigation, he looked at the young agent behind him, shrugged, helplessly walking. When entering the elevator, he saw the iconic bald head.
The Agent Silverett of complexion pale moved towards Pierce and gave a wink. The latter was clearly nodded. A few minutes later, in silence In the parking lot, Mr. Pierce said to the agents following him:
"young man, help me buy a box of cigars, I want a classic! "
He took out his wallet and prepared to give the money. The young agent behind him hurriedly declined, and walked out to see what a joke. Although the boss is censoring, you didn’t see Mr. Director. Does he greet him with a smile?
"cough cough"
There is only one person left, Pierce coughed, and after a while, Agent Silverett walked out of the hiding place. He carried a black password box in his hand and handed it to Pierce. Agent Silverett looked a little bit painful:
"Sorry, sir, the 14 brothers I brought with me were all in order to cover my departure. ..."
"Don't mind, the sacrifices necessary for a great cause are acceptable. "
Pierce opened the lockbox and saw the black steel scroll inside. He looked at Silverett: "Can you tell the authenticity?" "
"Yes! Cyber Hawk has rummaged through one third Gotham for this thing. Our traceology and cryptography experts have also confirmed this. Sir, do I need to find them? "
Silvert took the initiative to ask for instructions, but Pierce seemed a little hesitant. After a while, he shook the head:
"No, Silvert, I have more important things to hand over. I'll do it for you... these killings and killings, just leave it to those reckless guys. You go to this address tomorrow and find Mr. Dan Nir. He is a high-level cadre of the organization like me, and he is involved. It's a more mysterious job, and he has something to do in these two days. "
Pierce patted Silverett’s shoulders, adding to his voice:
"Do things well, you have proven your ability, as long as you get Dan Nir’s approval, I can You put it in a more important position. "
"Yes! All for our great cause! "
Agent Silverett's face was firm. When parting, the two fellows belonging to SHIELD whispered in unison:
"HailHydra! ! "