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Chapter 10 Hydra

Tricurve Wing Building, Nick Fury's office.

Alexander Pierce sat on the brown-black sofa in the director's office for guests, his light gray eyes widened, and he looked at Nick Fury behind the desk with an expression of disbelief.

"what did you just say?"

"I said Hydra," Nick Fury stared at him unsmilingly, saying every word, "They still exist today."

Pierce blinked and stared at Fury's one good eye for a long moment, as if desperately trying to catch a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

"You don't believe it." Fury said lightly, "I can understand. But I can use my position to guarantee that the news is true and has been confirmed."

Of course it's true, because now a high-ranking Hydra official is sitting face to face on your office sofa, pretending to be shocked by the fact that "Hydra still exists" while acting like he doesn't know it Affection.

Yes, the director of SHIELD, who is highly trusted by Fury, is one of the most important pieces that Hydra has placed in SHIELD.But it’s no wonder that even a cautious person like Nick Fury didn’t suspect Pierce. After all, Alexander Pierce was the previous director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Rui.

"Twelve hours ago, I secretly dispatched a small team to confirm a report." Fury said, "According to the intelligence, they found a still operating facility in the barracks where SHIELD was established in New Jersey." .The facility is buried with more than 20 feet of servers — all old equipment from the last century, but well equipped and functioning well today.”

Hearing this, Pierce already understood what Fury was referring to, but he had to pretend to be calm on the surface while scolding his mother from the bottom of his heart.

"Really?" he replied. "That's really odd. Who would hide a bunch of museum-worthy antiques in a place like that?"

Fury didn't answer directly, but changed the subject: "Do you remember Arnim Zola?"

Pierce pondered for a while, pretending.

"If you mean a German scientist during World War II, then I have the impression." He replied, "He was an extremely rare and cutting-edge talent at that time, but it's a pity that he worked for Hydra. In the end, Captain America captured him. "

"Swiss scientist, to be exact," Ferry corrected. "Yeah, that's the guy we're talking about. Not too long ago, we found out that this mad scientist made a complete backup of everything in his head before he died. information. His memories, his knowledge, even his madness are stored in that giant server."

Of course Pierce knew that Zola was Swiss and knew of his existence.But he still squinted his eyes and pretended to be ignorant: "Now you must be joking."

Fury continued: "My team has controlled Zola, and he proved to us that Hydra still exists. For so many years, Hydra has been parasitic inside Aegis, like a parasite, never Here we absorb nutrients, accumulate strength, and quietly change the world in the shadows."

Pierce put away his casual attitude and looked directly at Fury with serious and dignified eyes: "You know how crazy what you just said, right? You are telling me that not only does Hydra still exist today, but it is also hidden in the Inside A.H.I.E.L.D.? And for years?"

"I am responsible for every word I say." Fury said lightly.

Alexander Pierce slowly took off his dark glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose: "Damn it. If it's true. Do you know how much impact this will have? World Security Council over there."

"Don't let the higher-ups know for the time being." Fury paused, and added, "At least not before I decide what to do. This is why I told you in advance-there may be a series of big moves in the next game , I need you to deal with the council side while I take measures."

Pierce set up his glasses again, and sighed softly: "Well, as long as you know what you're doing, Nick. Don't worry about the council, I'll help you get the time you need...as usual. "

S.H.I.E.L.D. is not under the jurisdiction of the U.S. government, but directly under the World Security Council.And wrangling with the group of bigwigs above has always been Alexander Pierce's strong point.Fury is responsible for doing practical things, while Pierce is responsible for fighting for more resources and more freedom for him. The two have maintained a good cooperative relationship for many years.

"It looks like I have a lot of things to prepare." Pierce sighed, stood up from the sofa, and buttoned his suit, "But I have to ask one last thing. What are you planning to do, Nick? Thorough Investigation Bureau Every single agent in the

Fury was expressionless: "I have my own arrangements."

Since he said that, it was obvious that he had no intention of explaining it.It is meaningless to ask about what Nick Fury does not intend to disclose. Pierce obviously knows this, so he left without saying anything.

The electronically controlled automatic door closed immediately after Pierce left, and the electronic lock dial made a crisp "tick" sound representing the lock.The director's office was closed again, like an airtight iron box.

Fury closed his eyes, leaned back in his swivel chair and sat quietly for a while, and suddenly said to himself: "Do you have something to say?"

Half a second later, a ripple appeared in the air behind him against the wall.The deep fluorescent light emerged out of thin air, and iron-black lines outlined the outline of the metal armor.

"As expected of Nick Fury." Michael Paso, who was wearing armor, walked to the table, "The sense of smell is very sensitive."

"This building gathers the world's top agents, and has a security protocol with the most cutting-edge technology, but it still can't stop you from entering and leaving my office as you would in a supermarket." Fury raised his eyelids, " How long have you been here?"

"Twenty minutes, I almost just finished listening to your discussion." Michael said, "It sounds like you have found Zola, and the information I left last time has also been confirmed. I believe this should give us the next The cooperation has laid a good foundation."

Fury folded his arms and leaned on the back of the chair: "You did not lie last time, but this is not enough for me to agree to cooperate. My principle is to only cooperate with people who know the bottom line, but I know nothing about you."

"Special situations are dealt with specially. What we are discussing now is related to the survival of Aegis. I think you will make an exception for this." Michael paused and changed the topic, "But if this can make you feel a little bit more at ease , I can tell you that my name was once Angus Norton, one of Hydra's top researchers - but don't bother digging into that name. HYDRA has gone all out to find Angus Norton It's been three full years and still nothing, because this person no longer exists."

"Why, did you break up?"

"My family has been loyal to Hydra for generations, but I have no interest in their old-fashioned and ridiculous ambitions of 'ruling the world'." Michael said lightly, "But Hydra will not tolerate betrayal. Their minions are all over the place. World, as long as I'm alive they won't give up and it's annoying, so I'm going to uproot them."

"It's that simple?" Fury raised his eyebrows suspiciously.

"It's as simple as that." Michael repeated, "'An enemy of an enemy is a friend.' Hydra is our common enemy, so I will do my best to help you solve them without any conditions in return."

"Then you are really generous." Fury said lightly, "Your proposal is very tempting, but unfortunately it is not convincing."

"Then don't believe it. It's your job to doubt, Chief Ferry, you just have to do your job."

Michael made a gesture, and the projection screen on the desk in front of Fury immediately lit up in response.Documents were imported into his system from the outside one by one, like an unstoppable stream of water.

"What's this?" Fury asked.

"Your chip." Michael said lightly, and a file photo jumped out of the screen interface by remote control.In the photo is a man with a fierce face, a bald head, a muscular body, and a fierce beast in his eyes.

"Karl Creel, nicknamed 'Absorber', is a person with superpowers, the ability to transform his skin into almost all substances he comes into contact with." Michael introduced.

"I know. S.H.I.E.L.D. fought him, and he's under our control."

"Go and confirm again." Michael said, "'Absorber' is now a weapon of Hydra. I have just sent you his current hiding address, various ability values, and the countermeasures I personally researched. Now, you can arrange manpower to deal with him as soon as possible. Creel is one of the most powerful superpowers under Hydra's command, and solving him will be a pretty good start."

"Okay, then hurry up, I won't disturb you." Michael took two steps back and waved his hand backwards, the magic portal opened behind him, "As I just said, you don't have to believe Me. Of course, you can also try to set a trap on my next visit, try to catch me and torture me or something." He paused, chuckling lowly, "...if you can catch it. "

While speaking, he had already retreated into the flame-colored magic circle, the portal rotated and closed, and disappeared completely after a few sparks burst out in the air.

Nick Fury stared at the picture of Carl Creel on the screen for a while, then picked up the phone and dialed a series of numbers.

"Get me Agent Phil Coulson." Fury said into the microphone, "There is a task for his team."

(End of this chapter)