Superman

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Peggy's beautiful eyebrows were frowned, and she looked at Howard even more strangely.

She couldn't imagine that the other party would say these words in a natural tone.

"What does the upper class mean? I am your upper class!"

Paige said coldly.

"Times have changed, Carter."

Howard stood up, put his hands on the desk, and said softly: "The White House has long been dissatisfied with the excessive power and interference of S.H.I.E.L.D. The World Security Council is also unbearable, and the huge budget allocated every year."

"There are no enemies in this world at all! Hydra has long been under the rule of S.H.I.E.L.D., those damn mutants, they all stay in school, or participate in talent shows and variety shows on TV. "

"World peace, the meaning of our shield has been questioned."

Howard stared at the female commander standing in front of him, and said lightly: "I have received some news. If S.H.I.E.L.D. continues to maintain an arrogant attitude and ignore the orders of the White House and the World Security Council, it will soon will be declared disbanded."

"That's why I secretly reached an agreement with Mr. President, and even showed my favor to the Pentagon, in order to keep S.H.I.E.L.D. and consolidate its position."

Peggy tried her best to be patient and listened to Howard's eloquent tirade.

She was silent for a moment, then said "I can do it for myself", then turned and left.

"Oh, childish woman."

Howard pulled off his tie and sneered.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but under his normal face, there is a hint of greenness oozing out.

Chapter 467 Inside SHIELD, return to Earth

Seeing Peggy's back disappearing from sight, Howard put away the smile on his face and waved his secretary to close the office door.

After a moment of contemplation, he took out a mobile phone from the drawer.

Enter an encrypted channel and make a call to an unknown contact.

Drop, drop, drop.

It rang three times before anyone answered.

"What's the matter with you? I've said it all, try to keep a low profile, and keep your hands and feet clean, so as not to leave any clues that can be traced."

Howard bent his fingers and tapped on the table vigorously to express his inner dissatisfaction.

He managed to fool Peggy Carter by cooperating with the White House and giving S.H.I.E.L.D. a reason to seek outside support.

But this is only a delaying tactic.

As the current top leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., Peggy Carter has power far beyond Howard's understanding.

For example, the red house.

The spy agency originally affiliated to Leviathan has become the secretariat of S.H.I.E.L.D.

The beautiful and lovely "Nightingales" are assigned to various departments after special training, acting as confidential secretaries and other roles.

To some extent, they are all Peggy Carter's eyes and ears, allowing the female commander to more effectively control the internal situation of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Any sign of disturbance could not be concealed from the sight of the red house.

And the field team led by Nick Fury, White Queen Emma Frost's mutant academy...

These are independent agencies that Howard cannot interfere with and has no authority to direct.

The only place he can penetrate is the scientific research department.

And that's not all, like Anim Zola, Bolivar Teslak... The laboratories they are responsible for do not allow outsiders to enter at all.

As for Howard Stark, that is even more unwelcome.

"This guy's popularity is really bad!"

Thinking of this, "Howard" complained.

Obviously, he is not himself.

"We are already careful enough. S.H.I.E.L.D. has too many eyeliners and too much influence. It is impossible to completely avoid their attention."

On the other end of the phone, there was a voice of complaint.

"The strength of this planet is not strong. We can completely control the high-level human beings, and then disband S.H.I.E.L.D."

"Those superheroes and mutants... are very disciplined. As long as they use the pressure of public opinion to force and divide them, I believe they will become a mess in a short time!"

Howard frowned, seemed a little unhappy, and said in a deep voice, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

He is the commander of the advance force of the Skrull Empire this time.

"Don't dare, dare not, I just... suggest."

The voice from the phone immediately dropped down.

"You only see the first layer, but I have considered the second and third layers."

Howard cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice: "SHIELD not only has the authority of the World Security Council, but as far as I know, it also has a close relationship with the magicians of the Three Great Temples secretly."

"Besides, if you act rashly, if that guy called Superman... gets out, how will it end?"

The impostor has searched Howard Stark's own memory, and has a certain understanding of Luke Cavill, the director of SHIELD who disappeared.

The impression left by the other party to the public is only the word "powerful".

This was the first thought most people had when they mentioned that Mr. Director.

"We should be careful and make sure the mission gets done."

Howard was serious and earnest, and warned: "Don't cause any more trouble on your side, increase the intensity of infiltration, and strive to catch all the top military officials. I will continue to inquire about the 'Pegasus Project' and the Mar-Vell of the Cree Empire. The whereabouts of the Doctor and the Lightspeed Engine."

Then he gave a few more instructions before hanging up the phone.

Howard Stark is an important figure in S.H.I.E.L.D. and loves to run around.

Therefore, he was directly selected by the advance troops of the Skrulls and became the first object of camouflage.

As for Peggy Carter, who is also in a high position, because the relationship network is too complicated, and she often goes in and out between the White House and the council headquarters, the Skrulls are not easy to attack.

"Superman..."

The Skrull chief, disguised as Howard Stark, narrowed his eyes.

As we all know, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. has disappeared for a long time.

Considering that there had been similar disappearances before, the Skrull chief chose to hide.

Finding the light speed engine, so as to contribute to the magnificent cause of the Skrull Empire, is the top priority.

Conquering the Earth can take a while.

……

"What do you think about this?"

In the office on the top floor of the headquarters building, Peggy asked softly, propping her chin with one hand.

Across from her, sat Nick Fury.

"About Mister Stark?"

Nick Fury considered the sentence. He is currently an eighth-level agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., responsible for the management of the field team.

"If it's just a little abnormal, it doesn't prove anything. Sometimes there is a fine line between geniuses and madmen... Besides, Mr. Stark is usually not normal."

"I often tell cold jokes that no one understands, and then lock myself in the laboratory alone, and don't go out for ten days and a half months..."

Nick Fury didn't have much contact with Howard Stark, and it was difficult to understand where Peggy Carter's abnormal behavior was reflected.

"Steve, how is he doing?"

Peggy didn't dwell on this topic, but brought up Captain America, who had retired long ago.

"Uh, Captain Rogers, his wife, and... Bucky Barnes, they're doing pretty well."

Nick Fury replied with a strange expression.

If the second half of the sentence is ignored, it can be considered that Captain America is happily married.

But with the second half of the sentence, it will look very strange.

It is obviously a peaceful life for two people, why is there an extra existence that violates harmony?

"Bring Steve, S.H.I.E.L.D. needs Captain America's help."

Peggy looked indifferent, she was used to the close brotherhood of Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes.

Frankly speaking, every time the family gets together, she even feels that Margaery, the wife of Captain America, is the one who is redundant.

"clear."

Nick Fury shuddered, nodded and said.

Peggy is not only planning to invite Captain America out of the mountain, but also planning to contact White Queen Emma Frost to remind the mages of the Three Temples.

Intuition told her that unknown changes were taking place, and a terrible storm was already brewing.

S.H.I.E.L.D. must be prepared to respond and not be overwhelmed.

Peggy issued instructions in an orderly manner until all the work at hand was processed.

She rubbed her temples to relieve her fatigue.

Whenever she was free, the female commander of S.H.I.E.L.D. could not help but think of that bastard who pushed all the work to herself and was not responsible at all.

"If Superman is still around, how could there be these problems."

Peggy shook her head and smiled wryly.

Luke will always be the pinnacle of S.H.I.E.L.D., with him, everything is calm.

But with Superman gone, the world turned dark.

……

In ignorance, the Difan Group building.

"After drinking, did you feel better?"

Glancing at the drunken Captain Marvel, Luke put down his glass and asked.

In the past few hours, the other party has almost wiped out his inventory.

Cup after cup, bottle after bottle, without stopping.

"Okay, much better."

Carol stammered.