For an old agent, it was important for him to maintain a good routine.
This not only makes people energetic, but also avoids a lot of unnecessary trouble for agents. For example, Alexander Pierce, who is 67 years old this year, the current head of the International Security Council and the former Director of SHIELD, still maintains the routine of his youth at this old age.
"Fury, I have something to tell you today."
The white-haired but hale and hearty old man sat in Fury's office. The latter's always indifferent face also showed a rare smile. He put his hands on the table and looked at his old leader.
"Tell me, Pierce, is it a business or a private matter?"
Thirty years ago, when Fury was only a Level 6 agent of SHIELD, Alexander Pierce was already a senior leader of SHIELD. He had a unique vision and found Fury's potential and put him in a very important position against the objections of the public.
Fury finally became the current Director of SHIELD through this kind of promotion and self-struggle. Although for a senior agent, personal feelings can be fatal at certain moments, as long as they are human, they can't get rid of the shackles of such feelings, and Fury is the same.
"Of course it's business … If it's a private matter, I'll ask you to go to a bar after you get off work and find two chicks to accompany you."
Pierce laughed and took out a box of quaint cigars from his arms and threw it to Fury. "I heard that you've recently become addicted to smoking. This is not good, Fury. If you're in hiding, this will expose your position. However, you don't need to go out to the field now. So, I have to share the good things I've collected with my good friends."
Fury unceremoniously threw the cigar into the drawer and shrugged his shoulders.
"That's not what you said a few days ago. I still remember two days ago, you angrily pointed at my face and called me a traitor."
"Oh, God, don't mention that again."
Pierce's face showed a remorseful and disgusted expression, he waved his hand:
"Who would have thought that Old Sam, who served SHIELD for 27 years, would be Hydra's man. He lied to me for 27 years and almost made a big mistake. Damn it, it's disgusting! When I go out for a morning run every day, there are always seven agents following behind me. Speaking of which, Fury, why is our young agent's basic skills so bad that I can tell at a glance? "
Old Sam is Pierce's assistant, a senior civilian agent of SHIELD. In the investigation a few days ago, Agent Hill determined the source of the previous command for the weapon projection on the Helicarrier. It was issued by this senior agent in the name of Pierce, and he hid it well and even provoked the confrontation between Pierce and Fury.
Older people always subconsciously defend the people around them, but after the final result came out, Pierce accepted the cruel reality that his assistant was a Hydra agent and offered to resign and accept a five-month quarantine investigation.
This result actually relieved Fury. Although the order to investigate Pierce was issued by him, he did not want to believe that the veteran who established SHIELD with the legendary agent Ms. Carter Page would be an undercover agent of Hydra.
Of course, we all know what the truth is. Unfortunately, we can't break the fourth wall and tell poor Fury, can we?
"Actually, I sent out eight of them. Finally, one of them passed, right?"
Fury smiled and said:
"Well, Pierce, you and I both know that this investigation is just to shut the mouths of those people in Congress. I don't want you to carry a stain on your name. Now let's talk about business. It must be very troublesome for you to come here."
"The first thing is about the current situation in New York."
Pierce's expression became serious. As a person who has been in a high position for a long time, he has an imposing manner when he is serious. He looked at Fury:
"Before I left office, the last document I dealt with was submitted by New York City Hall, requesting SHIELD to cooperate with NYPD, the FBI, and other departments to jointly eliminate other forces that have caused the current chaos in New York, including but not limited to Hydra, Ten Rings Gang, The Devil Gang, and other Mutant radical organizations and" Superheroes "who are unwilling to abide by the law."
When he said the last few words, Pierce showed a disdainful smile, and his fingers flicked on the table in front of him:
"The conflict between The Devil Gang and Ten Rings Gang half a month ago, as well as the things that happened further back, Hell's Kitchen, and so on, these things have made the public question the credibility of the government. Especially after the new President took office, we have to show our strength."
"I know you have some secret agreements with The Devil Gang, Fury."
Pierce rubbed his chin and whispered: "I also know that our current focus is to deal with the corruption of Hydra within SHIELD, but this matter is related to the development of SHIELD in the next few years, so I hope you can send some of your forces to participate in it."
Fury looked troubled. He thought for a moment and asked:
"The Ten Rings Gang's power in New York is already in name only. Let's not talk about Hydra for the time being. These guys are more used to hiding in the dark, so the one to deal with on the surface is The Devil Gang, right? But it happens to be the most difficult bone to chew. Their leader, Saber. Hawk, is a person who is not moved by force or persuasion, and he also has another identity. He is the leader of Mutants on the surface. If he is forcibly expelled, I'm worried that he will desperately cause an unprecedented riot among Mutants. "
"So this is the second reason I'm here."
Pierce took out a document from his briefcase and put it on Fury's desk:
"The International Security Council passed a draft yesterday. Although I have left office, they still sent the draft to me. In this situation, I think it will be very useful to you."
Fury took it in his hand and glanced at it. His one eye widened.
"They want to abolish the Mutant Registration Act? This is really strange, when did those politicians become so open-minded? "
Faced with Fury's doubts, Pierce spread his hands:
"The Mutated Humans have caused so much trouble in Mexico. The international leaders aren't blind. In the current situation, we definitely can't start a war against Mexico. That will only make the Mutated Humans more united. So, a soft cut is a better way to deal with it."
"Without the oppression from the government, Saber. Hawk's" self-preservation "spirit can only be a piece of paper. As he said, in fact, most Mutants want a quiet life, and I think this mission is better fulfilled by the government."
Pierce narrowed his eyes:
"Compared to Saber Hawk, Professor Charles is a better partner, isn't he? A sheep led by a lion, and a lion led by a sheep. Tsk tsk, the ancient fable has become a reality today. How 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 always considered problems comprehensively. After more than ten seconds of silence, he asked:
"Is it just to expel them from New York? Or further? "
"No! Just expel them from New York! "
Pierce coughed lightly: "Regarding the current key work, my opinion is the same as yours, Fury. Our internal Hydra is the biggest problem. After the integration of resources is completed, The Devil Gang, except for Saber Hawk, is easy to deal with."
"Also, pay attention to your work methods, Fury."
The former director said in an experienced tone: "When we followed Ms. Page to clean up internal corruption, we didn't make it look like this … Do you know how many anonymous complaints I've received from SHIELD employees in the past few months? I know you're doing this for the good of the country, but making such a cruel internal battle between the enemy and ourselves will make the ordinary people very worried. "
Fury was silent. He certainly knew what kind of chaos the internal review of SHIELD had caused recently, and even many important actions had been forced to stop. But the problem was, if they didn't continue, all the previous work would be in vain.
"You mean …"
"Let's do it another way, Fury. The internal review has to look like an internal review … It makes no sense to make it known to everyone."
Pierce leaned back on the sofa and rubbed his forehead. He pondered for a moment and whispered:
"I'm old, Fury … You'll continue to lead SHIELD for a long time in the future. Your reputation can't be destroyed like this, so leave this matter to me. Let your agents cooperate with me. All the participants will be selected by you, and the review will go underground … No one will pay attention to an old man who has left office, right?"
"Hmm …"
Fury's fingers circled the table. It was an agent's instinct to suspect anyone, but Pierce had just passed the review, and he was absolutely innocent. He could be called a hero of the United States, and he had followed the legendary agent, Ms. Page, to clean up corruption in the government 30 years ago.
Most importantly, Pierce had made it clear that all the personnel would be chosen by Fury himself. He was only responsible for the general direction of the review, which was enough to eliminate any under-the-table manipulation. Fury still had a lot of trust in Agent Hill's ability to work.
"Well, I'll have to trouble you again, Pierce."
Alexander Pierce narrowed his eyes, shrugged, and said indifferently: "I said, I'm old, and even the Infinite Formula can't fill my energy, so the future is destined to belong to you young people. Besides, everything is for our great cause. We are the fire-bearers walking in the dark, protecting the light of more people and ushering in a new world in the future."
He lowered his head and said with some emotion:
"I've been aware of this for a long time."
Twenty minutes later, Pierce walked out of Fury's office in a relaxed manner. As someone who was still under investigation, he looked at the young agent behind him and shrugged helplessly. When he walked into the elevator, he saw the iconic bald head.
The pale-faced Agent Sylvitt winked at Pierce, and the latter nodded in understanding. A few minutes later, in the quiet parking lot, Mr. Pierce said to the agent behind him:
"Young man, help me buy a box of cigars, the classic ones!"
He took out his wallet and prepared to pay, but the young agent hurriedly declined and strode out. What kind of joke was this? Although this big shot was under investigation, didn't you see that the director was smiling at him?
"Ahem."
Pierce, who was left alone, coughed. A moment later, Agent Sylvitt walked out of his hiding place with a black password-protected box in his hand. He handed it to Pierce, and Agent Sylvitt's face was a little pained:
"I'm sorry, sir, the 14 men I brought with me all died in order to cover my escape …"
"Don't mind it, for the great cause, the necessary sacrifices are acceptable."
Pierce opened the password-protected box and saw the black steel scroll inside. He looked at Sylvitt and asked, "Can you determine its authenticity?"
"Yes! Saber Hawke almost searched a third of Gotham for this thing, and our tracers and cryptography experts have confirmed it. Sir, do you need me to find them? "
Sylvitt took the initiative to ask for instructions, but Pierce seemed a little hesitant. After a moment, he shook his head.
"No, Sylvitt, I have more important things for you to do … Leave these fighting and killing to those brutes. Go to this address tomorrow and find Mr. Daniel. He's a senior member of the organization like me, and he's involved in more mysterious work. He has some things to do in the next two days."
Pierce patted Sylvitt's shoulder and said in a heavier voice:
"Do your job well, you've already proven your ability. As long as you get Daniel's approval, I can put you in a more important position."
"Yes! Everything is for our great cause! "
Agent Sylvitt's face was firm. Before leaving, the two guys belonging to S.H.I.E.L.D. whispered in unison:
“HailHydra！！”
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