Chapter 1407 A greater crisis
"Yes, it's the 'Ten Commandments of Moses'."
A smile appeared on Colson's face.
Seeing the man's surprised look, he knew that he had made the right bet, and this thing aroused the other person's interest.
The so-called transaction is actually another form of game.
The person who reveals the flaw first in the game is bound to be at a disadvantage, and the other party will dominate the entire situation.
Now...it's up to him to take charge of the situation!
"Since you know our identities, you must also know that there are many unknown, real...artifacts hidden in SHIELD's collection room!"
Coulson talked in detail, not forgetting to observe Lord's reaction.
Lord placed one hand on his cheek and tapped his abdomen gently with the other, saying calmly: "Go on, keep talking."
Great...that's it...
Coulson saw that he took the bait, so he smiled and said: "If my guess is correct, the reason why you gave the Holy Grail to Natasha was because you wanted to build cooperation between us in this way, right? "
"Then what?"
Lord said calmly.
"On behalf of the director, I extend an invitation to you."
Colson adjusted his collar and said seriously: "We can have more comprehensive and in-depth cooperation, including the things you want, we can help you get them."
"So...what's the price?"
Lord asked rhetorically.
"No, it's not a price, it's an equal exchange."
Colson grinned and spread his hands: "Just like your rules, we will follow the principle of equal exchange. We just hope that you can... reduce your cooperation with other people."
The picture is poor, the dagger will be seen!
After going around in a big circle, Coulson finally said that the purpose of SHIELD's visit was to reduce his cooperation with other people.
Lord looked at him with a half-smile, without saying anything.
Coulson was a little confused about his thoughts, so he said again: "Of course, we just hope to reduce it as much as possible, which does not mean that we must completely eliminate it."
He didn't dare to speak too harshly.
Although he holds some trump cards, the other party's trump cards are still unfathomable. Especially now, when the earth is undercurrents and crises are everywhere, if you can lose one enemy, try to have as few enemies as possible.
This is what Director Fury meant.
Stabilize the other party first, and then find a way to deal with these people after this matter is resolved.
Seeing the other party, he still smiled and said nothing. Coulson knew that he was waiting for him to come up with a bigger bargaining chip.
So, he gritted his teeth and said: "Sir, the power of SHIELD is far greater than what you see. As long as you are willing to reduce your cooperation with other people, the benefits we can bring to you will definitely be far greater than these ruffians." Gangster."
This is a true statement.
Not to mention the underworld emperors in the United States, even the underworld emperors in the world are no more than ants on the ground in front of SHIELD, and can be wiped away easily.
One is a gangster, smuggling, selling drugs, killing, robbing, they are definitely good at it, they can even be said to be very powerful.
But what does S.H.I.E.L.D. do?
Resisting alien invasion, preventing the crisis of human destruction, assassinating the leaders of terrorist organizations, arresting and killing superhumans, etc... This is what SHIELD is responsible for.
The two are essentially not on the same level.
"Sir, what's your answer?"
Coulson asked respectfully.
"I have to say, your proposal is very exciting."
Lord smiled, then sat up straight, without looking at the stone tablet, and said calmly: "It's just a pity, if this thing is real, maybe I will really consider it, and maybe your proposal will be considered. "
Hearing this, Colson was a little confused.
As if he couldn't believe it, he stared at the stone tablet and carefully checked it many times to confirm that there was no problem and that it had not been swapped.
"First...sir, are you kidding me?"
Colson was in disbelief, with a hint of anger in his eyes: "We are here with sincerity and will never hand over fakes to you!"
"It seems that you haven't understood it yet."
Lord shook his head and said calmly: "The reason why I say it is fake is because I... have seen the real Moses Ten Commandments tablet, and your... is just a replica, but it is a bit older, at most It’s just a cultural relic.”
The real stele of the Ten Commandments of Moses is still buried in the bronze temple at the bottom of Atlantis in the original universe.
The piece in front of me...the imitations are all compliments.
At best, it can be regarded as a relatively well-preserved piece of stone that has been burned countless times by later generations, and the content is not preserved at all.
"If the real Ten Commandments tablet of Moses is tested using carbon 14, it should be a relic from millions of years ago."
Lord was playful: "Also, regardless of the age issue, do you think this Moses Ten Commandments tablet and the Holy Grail I gave away are of the same value?"
As soon as these words came out, Coulson was speechless.
If the Ten Commandments Monument of Moses was really as powerful as the Holy Grail, how could Director Fury possibly trade it with his brave personality?
"It's not impossible for me to agree to your request." Lord said again.
Colson seemed to see hope and opened his eyes wide: "What... do you want?"
"It's very simple."
Lord snapped his fingers, leaned on his seat, looked at him with a half-smile, and said slowly: "Let your director give me his cat, and I will agree to it."
"cat?!"
Coulson was confused.
He didn't quite understand why a cat could be valued by Lord. Besides, in his memory, he didn't seem to have seen a cat around the director!
"You go back and tell him, and he will understand."
Lord said meaningfully: "Just think of it as a bonus deal. Everyone can have an opportunity when they come here."
"What deal?"
After hearing this, Coulson finally became energetic.
As someone who was entrusted with an important task by Fury, he had not completed a single task so far. He would definitely not be able to escape scolding if he returned like this. On the contrary, if he could complete a transaction, he would at least have an explanation.
"A piece of news, or intelligence." Lord said.
"Speaking!"
Perhaps it was his instinct as an agent that made Coulson straighten his spine immediately after hearing the word intelligence and listen carefully.
"Don't let the little things in front of you obscure your vision."
Lord leaned forward slightly, interlaced his fingers, and his eyes were slightly serious, as if they could penetrate people's hearts: "The real crisis has always been hidden in the darkness, and a greater danger is slowly brewing."
...
Colson was still a little dizzy when he walked out of the store.
He was instinctively skeptical of his boss's last advice, or information.
However, after he saw the almost miraculous magic displayed by the mysterious boss, he had to think carefully.
"The greater danger, the real crisis..."
Looking up at the dazzling sun in the sky, Colson's heart felt as cold as if he was soaking in icy water that was dozens of degrees below zero.
He touched the pocket of his suit and found a bright and plump apple inside.
This... must not be told to anyone!
Just like that, in just a few seconds, Coulson made up his mind to hide the scene he saw in his heart.
Even Director Fury must not tell him!