"I'm glad to see that you're still alive, Mr. Nick Fury. The lack of your presence in all the events that have happened in the past two months is very worrying."
In the spacious conference room, Fury sat in his seat. Opposite him were five empty seats. In the past, these seats always projected the conference delegates from all over the world in the form of holographic projections, lifelike. But today, it was surprisingly full of real people. Obviously, it was because the matters to be discussed at this meeting were too important … Of course, it was also because the European government had been exiled to the American continent.
This was the 10th meeting of the World Security Council this year. Yes, it was held once a month. Occasionally, they would listen to reports from Nick Fury symbolically. Sometimes, they would discuss some issues seriously. However, after Fury's "death," the meeting had been suspended for two months.
In the past two months, the National Security Bureaus, relying on a list given by the Utopian government, are actively looking for and dealing with Hydra members in their respective countries, including the five members of the Security Council. In the following time, they were troubled by the revival of faith. Naturally, they were not in the mood to listen to people's nonsense, especially a guy they didn't know.
Fortunately, now that Fury had officially returned, the Councilmen never thought that the black guy before them was so cute. It wasn't just a symbolic statement. In fact, when one was faced with a messy situation, the worst solution was better than no solution at all.
Hearing the flattery of these members, Fury smiled helplessly. He pressed his fingers on the thick document in front of him and whispered, "I remember that you didn't say this before.
"I remember that you didn't say that before. You always said that SHIELD would only make trouble all over the world, and sometimes it would be better without us … Well, it seems that the situation is really bad now."
After saying that, he ignored the awkward laughter of the other councilors and flipped open the document in his hand to take a look.
"Then let's get started. The first thing I want to report is the reorganization and division of authority of SHIELD."
Fury, who had experienced death, looked more free and easy. He took out a cigar and sniffed it under his nose, but he didn't light it. Instead, he put it aside, spread his hands on the table, coughed lightly, and said without hiding anything:
"In the past 30 years, there has always been a shadow that can't be ignored within the growth of SHIELD. Hydra, this word that we don't want to remember or even mention, even completely replaced the function of SHIELD for a period of time. It's just that anyone who maintains the existing order can't stand it. I admit that this is a mistake in our management, but external support can't be ignored …"
He glanced at the representatives of the United Kingdom and France. The elegant middle-aged man and the charming female representative didn't look very good. This was natural, because in the subsequent investigation, the security agencies of these two countries were almost the hardest hit areas of Hydra's rampage. Even after the destruction of Hydra in America, Hydra in Europe planned to re-establish a base in the United Kingdom and Ireland with MI6 as the base.
"However, that is already in the past. The great change in the world order also gives us a chance to redeem our mistakes …"
Fury breathed a sigh of relief, took out an agreement from the document, and handed it to the others.
"The United States government has decided to completely rebuild SHIELD. This time, our range of activities will be limited to North America, not the worldwide security organization of the past. We have realized that the projection of power covering the whole world will only greatly weaken our power, and in the current terrible situation, the counterattack against the tide of faith is not the top priority. First, we have to ensure our own existence … This is especially important!"
Fury seemed to have done enough work. He played with the cigar and spoke with confidence.
"After the battle of Paradise Island, the fall of the world is almost inevitable. At present, there are only two safe zones left, East Asia and North America. East Asia is under the responsibility of our traditional partner, the Heavenly Sword Bureau. This point doesn't need to be discussed, but North America is completely under the responsibility of the new SHIELD …"
Fury glanced at the expressions of the representatives. He lowered his voice and said, "Let's go.
"At the same time, most of Europe is currently in a mess. The British, French, and most of the European Union's structures have … well … moved to America. So, I hope that after the meeting, you can hand over the remaining forces of your countries to SHIELD's command …"
Fury was very polite and didn't use the word "exile" anymore. However, the preferential treatment of language couldn't change the current situation of the European countries. As the disaster area of the world's faith, the number of believers of various faiths in Europe had reached an astonishing 90%. In the first wave of the global tide of faith, all of Europe's mainland had fallen. The governments of various countries had sent nuclear weapons to safer places, or simply detonated them in their own countries to resist the mutated beast horde.
In short, as Fury said, there was no way to change the situation on the isolated island. It was said that after the fall of the Vatican in Europe, seven popes who claimed to have been enlightened by the gods emerged overnight. The people formed more than 14 Knight Orders under different banners. Among them, the strongest was the "Knights Templar". Its backbone was the French Army.
The French people, who always resisted oppression, didn't choose to fight the oppressors to the end this time. On the contrary, they now considered themselves to be orthodox Christians. Although they were still living in the 21st century, using advanced weapons to crack open the skulls of heretics or heretics, the overall social form had returned to the Middle Ages.
This time, the little girl in history who could be dressed up by anyone was happily wearing a long dress from the Middle Ages under the invitation of the gods …
In the face of Fury's strong demand, the British prime minister obviously didn't intend to compromise.
With a cold expression, she said, "Then how can we believe that the new SHIELD can effectively ensure the safety of the North American continent? Your structure was already in tatters when Hydra was destroyed, right? And I also heard that the reconstruction of S.H.I.E.L.D. has received support from Utopia, the Mutants' country. How can we believe that the new S.H.I.E.L.D. will not be a human ruling organization controlled by the Mutants? "
"So, under the current situation, are you still a narrow-minded racist?"
Fury retorted bluntly, "The mutants won't crack open your skulls because of your heretical beliefs, but your most trusted compatriots probably won't think so … Madam Prime Minister, please note that I'm not discussing this matter with you … I'm just announcing a decision, and all you have to do is accept it!"
"You!"
Fury's harsh words made the British prime minister's face turn white with anger. But the next moment, the black guy stared at her with his only eye and said in a deep voice,
"Otherwise, you can leave the 'violent dictatorship' in your eyes … Go back to your free and democratic Europe! This last isolated island of human civilization accepts you, but it doesn't mean that we have to accept your excessive freedom of thought … Look at the current situation, Madam, your political correctness won't save you and your country! "
The atmosphere of the meeting suddenly tightened, but to be honest, only the representatives of the United Kingdom and France had ugly expressions on their faces. On the other side, the representatives of the Eastern countries and Russia looked helpless. They even wanted to laugh in their hearts … After all, they belonged to the other side of the world. Today, they were only here to listen in on the meeting.
"Ahem."
Fury coughed, and he slowly flipped to the next page of the document.
"The structure of the reorganized S.H.I.E.L.D. will be more detailed. We will no longer be responsible for ordinary people's affairs, including foreign wars. All these authority will be transferred to the Department of National Defense. We will specialize in dealing with the invasion of faith and some destructive actions against isolated islands of civilization. Under the Delta Wing Command, there will be the Mysterious Affairs Management Department, the person in charge, Maria Hill, Special Consultant John Constantine, and the main members will be Kamar-Taj, the European Magician Association, and members of the revived Druid Sect.
"Under the Delta Wing Command, there will be the emergency response team against Divine Power, the person in charge, Steve Rogers, Special Consultants Carter Page, Clark Kent, and Puslin Diana. The main members will be the mutants, Amazons, Inhumans, and the elite soldiers of the old era who have no faith.
"The Human Potential Development Bureau is directly under Delta Wing's command center. The people in charge are Leo Fitz and Jenma Simmons. The special consultants are Professor Zeon Hawkins and Professor Ethan. The main members are scientists in the fields of biology, physics, energy emission, and other fields that have been exiled from various countries. There are also experimenters from Utopia."
"Under the Delta Wing Command, there will be the people in charge, Clinton Francis Barton and Natasha Romanov. Special Consultant Phil Coulson. The main members will be kept confidential.
"Lastly, under the Delta Wing Command, there will be the people in charge, Nick Fury. Special Consultant Xavier Francis Charles. The main members will be kept confidential."
After Fury finished reading the series of framework settings, he closed the document and placed his hands on top of it. After a moment of silence, Fury reached out his hand and turned off the camera in the meeting room. Obviously, what he was about to say next was not suitable to be recorded in the official archives. Seeing Fury's action, all the councilors were stunned for a moment before they perked up. What was about to happen next might be the real highlight.
"I don't want to pretend that I like this era … but in fact, I hate it to the core."
A trace of undisguised exhaustion flashed across Fury's face. He looked at the councilors in front of him and said in a low voice, "41 hours ago, I was still on Paradise Island, fighting against the legendary gods with the last batch of brave people in the world. I thought that I would never feel anything about war in my life, but when Saber Hawk appeared in front of me with flames all over his body, I heaved a sigh of relief from the bottom of my heart.
"Because I know that I survived. We survived again …"
He lit up his cigar, but the people present did not criticize his informal behavior because they also learned about the battle two days ago from various sources. They also knew how difficult it was.
"This world has never treated us so coldly before. It has never bared its fangs like this. It has never been gentle. In this great era, we have to use all our strength just to survive. This is too cruel, but we have no choice but to accept its arrival. After the guardian dies, we have to face everything on our own. No matter what disaster it is, we have to face it alone.
"Do you know?"
Fury smiled. "Sometimes, I really want to go to any church to be baptized. At least then I won't have to endure the pain and despair of being surrounded by enemies on all sides. But will I do that? No … I won't. "
"Someone has to sacrifice something for this world. If others choose to give up their responsibilities, the only thing we can do is to shoulder the responsibility that others have left behind and continue to move forward. If we don't do that, this civilization will completely lose hope. Friends, councilors, the end of the world has come. You and I know this better than anyone else. What comes next is the ultimate test that the world has for human civilization."
"Sorcerer Supreme and Saber Hawk used their sacrifice to buy us time, but don't expect the fall of the gods to deter those who are eyeing us covetously. We shouldn't place our hopes on the stupidity of our enemies. The era of politicians is over. What comes next is the era of warriors."
"I hope that we can gather all our strength together, just like during the Second World War. Only then can we have a chance to touch the final hope."
Fury stood up, straightened his clothes, and looked at the others.
"Opportunities are always born in crises, and bad times will have their own flash of brilliance. Next, please follow me to the SHIELD laboratory. Our scientists have just synthesized a generic potion that can greatly delay aging and even restore youth to a limited extent through some magical means. I sincerely invite you to be the first batch of experimenters."
"Hmm …"
The British Prime Minister's wife, who always treated Fury coldly, snorted and said playfully.
"Is this a bribe? Fury … "
"If it can let you persuade your country to invest in the continuation of this great civilization …"
Fury rubbed his chin and said softly, "Then you can think of it as a bribe."
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