Shadow of the Beautiful World

1500 meters below the city of Rome, the Immortal City.

The city has had many names, and some people call it Saralu by a very religious name.

That's right, the last demon leader of the League of Assassins, the father of Batman's wife Thalia, and the grandfather of Robin Damian.

The last inheritor of a certain faction of the former Assassin Brotherhood was one of the few people in modern times who entered the Immortal City by himself, but unfortunately, he did not have the qualifications to stay here.

The Immortals are unwilling to accept him, because although he also has the will to save the world in his heart, his acting style is too rough and not suitable for delicate tasks such as entanglement of timelines.

Another reason is that at that time, the Sacred Shield Brotherhood was still immersed in the noble and great sense of mission, and was not sobered by the reality.

Their standards for candidates at the time were very high, and a guy like Fury couldn't have been selected at that time.

But now, the reorganized Brotherhood of the Holy Shield has become much more pragmatic.

Not all members are willing to return to this organization. According to Da Vinci, the members who are willing to rebuild the Sacred Shield Brotherhood together are only one-third of the original members.

The organization's strength has shrunk considerably, and what's worse, after it disbanded, the work of maintaining the timeline on the shoulders of the Immortals really began.

The weak Brotherhood of the Holy Shield desperately needs fresh strength.

In the temple on the edge of the Immortal City, a special welcoming ceremony was going on, and a group of legends from all ages looked at Nick Fury, waiting for the latter to ask questions.

This is a necessary and unavoidable process.

The Holy Shield Brotherhood doesn't have the habit of forcibly pulling people in. Even when everything was normal, they set up a lot of tests to pull Merlin into the organization.

Of course, there is nothing to say about what happened at that meeting, it was just a dream that had awakened.

You call yourself the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield...

Fury stood in the center of the temple hall, and he asked loudly:

Can you introduce this organization to me? I don't want to hide it, but I can feel that your origins are related to the S.H.I.E.L.D. I established. I have no evidence to prove it, but I can feel that my guess is correct. .”

Let me explain this.

Ms. Carter, who was standing on the platform to the left of Fury, looked around, and after getting approval from the others, she said to Fury in a calm voice:

Fury, your guess is indeed correct. The predecessor of S.H.I.E.L.D., the Strategic Science Corps established by me is part of the inheritance of the Brotherhood of the Shield, and there is a truth that may not be acceptable to you...Nine heads Snake is also one of the branches of the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield.

Of course, Hydra belongs to the radical faction, the category that must be eliminated.

Ms. Carter paused, and she said to Ferry:

In addition to S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra, the intelligence organization Leviathan, which rose rapidly in the former Soviet Union, is also related to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Brotherhood.

The reason for this branch faction is actually very simple. Let me explain your first question first, and I will try to make a long story short.

Fury nodded, waiting for Ms. Carter's explanation.

The latter organized the language and continued:

The Brotherhood of the Holy Shield has existed for nearly 5,000 years, including its predecessor organization. Its formation originated from an ancient disaster.

During the era ruled by Pharaoh Hasehemwe Kaskemoi, alien life forms named Brud Zerg invaded the earth. They came fiercely and wiped out a large area of ​​ancient Egyptian civilization at that time in a very short period of time. , In times of despair, a hero stood up.

His name is Imhotep, the first designer of the pyramid, and also a descendant of the Egyptian pantheon.

Ms. Carter omitted a large number of emotional descriptions about the founder of the Holy Shield, and she introduced Fury in a straightforward way:

That is an invulnerable legendary hero, perhaps also the first mortal hero in this world. He holds a spear and a strong shield, and uses his incomparable personality charm to bring together the forces of humans and mutants at that time. For several years, the brutal alien life was driven from the earth.

That was the first victory of the earth in the war against aliens, and it was also a brilliant victory.

We use the shield held by the Holy Shield as the symbol of the organization to honor the original guide of hope, and the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield was also born at that time, but it really developed into a global organization in ancient times. Greek period.

Daughter of Lord Pythagoras, Lady Cassandra, guardian of Atlantis, has lived from her time to modern times by the Rod of Hermes, and has been in charge Maintain the legacy of the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield.

This is our history. If you want to know more details about the vast past, then you can refer to the Great Library later. It is located in the lower level of this place, where all the operational materials of the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield are stored. .”

Ms. Carter breathed a sigh of relief, she looked at Fury, and she said:

About your second question, the Brotherhood of the Holy Shield has had many divisions and internal conflicts due to various reasons over the long period of time, which is unavoidable for any organization.

Hydra, Leviathan, Brotherhood of Assassins, Templars, Demon Hunters, even spellcasters, wizards, mystics, alchemists, etc., these exist all over the world, and they still exist The various secret organizations in the Sacred Shield Brotherhood all originated from factional disputes in the Holy Shield Brotherhood.

I don't want to hide this from you, Fury, although we are called immortals, we are still living beings. We have our own thoughts when we are alive, and different thoughts will always produce confrontation.

I can understand.

Fury nodded. No one knew more about internal division than him, and S.H.I.E.L.D. was a good example.

He looked at Ms. Carter, and he said:

So, has my establishment of S.H.I.E.L.D. been in your plan all along? Ms. Carter.

You can say that.

Ms. Carter nodded, she said to Fury frankly:

The original intention of S.H.I.E.L.D. was to fight against the Hydra that re-emerged in time. You and Merlin did a good job. Finally, in the new era, you completely buried the one that needs to be forgotten, always hiding behind the curtain of civilization and trying to manipulate it. The power the world is heading toward.

But what I need to tell you is, Fury, the glory of the past belongs to the past, and what you are about to join is an organization that has reunited after the Great Split.

Ms. Carter emphasized her tone, reminding:

After you join us, you may not only face intrusion factors from various eras, but also those our former companions and legendary figures from various eras may all become your enemies.

It is very dangerous to fight wits and bravery with them in endless time. This is almost a never-ending war. I hope you will consider it carefully.

Fury nodded, and he accepted Ms. Carter's offer.

Under the gaze of the big guys, Nick Fury stood still and thought for a few minutes. He raised his head again and asked:

The Holy Shield Brotherhood is dealing with the trouble of the timeline, so where does this trouble come from? And, why did you choose me? What do you need me for?

Let me answer this question.

Da Vinci sighed, he raised his arm, and after the rough steam lampshade on his wrist was lit, two projections appeared in front of Fury's eyes amidst the flashes of light and shadow.

On the first projection, a group of medieval soldiers, with the help of a group of wizard-like people, are fighting against dark and weird creatures emerging from the sea.

This scene looks like an oil painting drawn by wizards when they have nothing to do.

But what surprised Fury was that behind the knights wearing armor and holding swords, there was actually a tank phalanx similar to that in World War I.

What's even more exaggerated is that in the cloudy sky, there is the S.H.I.E.L.D. system. To be precise, it is the insight mothership system created by Hydra to assist.

The knights were shouting, and the shining holy banner was fluttering.

The heavy artillery is roaring, and the commander in the uniform of World War I is looking at the battlefield with binoculars.

The high-altitude mothership pierced the clouds and projected a golden beam of light, blasting into the black ocean like the wrath of the gods, cutting the sea and those weird and twisted enemies.

In the projection without sound, Fury seemed to hear the endless sound of war drums from the battlefield. Of course, it always felt a bit weird that the forces belonging to different eras were mixed together.

He looked at the second projection.

It was a laboratory that looked like modern times. On the experimental table, a tense operation was going on.

The wizard in black robes shot a pale green light from his wand, helping the man on the lab bench to heal his wounds.

Behind him, two omnics were preparing the advanced biopod, and a pair of black, RoboCop-like armor had been assembled.

Fury noticed that there was a white dove standing there above the tense operating table, and there seemed to be concern and tension in the eyes of that little life.

That's the main trouble we're facing right now.

Da Vinci said to Fury:

Beginning 10 days ago, due to a special accident, a large number of branches appeared in the originally smooth timeline. You can understand that a large number of parallel worlds are appearing. We named it the 'New 52' time sector.

In a large number of parallel worlds, many chaotic creations appeared at the same time. According to the information we collected, in 10 days, more than 37 parallel worlds have been destroyed or occupied.

You may think that the destruction of the parallel world has nothing to do with the main world, but what I want to tell you is, Fury, the two are related. When chaos invades the main world, it will be too late.

The naturalist from the 15th century pointed to the second projection and said to Fury in a cautious tone:

The one lying on the hospital bed is Nikola Tesla, one of our most outstanding brothers.

He was attacked by chaos a few days ago and became what he is now. He had to give up his flesh and blood body and transfer his will into the machine in order to survive.

This is the worst news, Fury, Tesla was attacked in the timeline of the main world. Fortunately, our brothers fought back Chaos with a railgun... So, you now do you understand?

Fury looked at the projection in front of him, and he pursed his lips.

As for what we need you to do, it's very simple, do what you do best, Fury.

Merlin said:

Form a sufficiently powerful legion in this era, and go to various parallel worlds for combat support in accordance with the situation of the war while monitoring the current era.

In the past 20 years, you have proved that you are very good at this kind of large-scale combat operations, and the current Brotherhood of the Holy Shield lacks talents like you...

Intelligence gathering, counterintelligence warfare, decapitation strikes, and planning for defensive counterattacks.

I call it an endless war, Fury. Once you choose to take over this mission, you will not be bored for the rest of your life. Believe me, what's the point of fighting wits and courage with ordinary people.

Lord Raven chuckled, and said:

Let those sages also experience your dark wisdom, I know, you will definitely do this job well.

I probably understand.

With his arms akimbo, Fury said:

A large super S.H.I.E.L.D. that has no jurisdiction, can plan wars as much as you want, and can fight at any time, anywhere... You still want me to come back and continue to be the director.

Yes, your description is correct.

Merlin waved his hand and said:

They were looking for me, but I'm busy, so they'll just 'make do' with you, man.

I will not let you go to the battlefield alone. The demon hunters from the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Wolf School will fully support you. You can also choose the fighters you need in the Heroes' Association. In addition, I also have some face on the wizard side. If you If necessary, I can help you talk to Doom.

And the Raccoon City base...

Merlin looked at Fury, he sighed, and he said:

I talked to Hill, and she expressed her willingness to continue helping you as an adjutant, and the Mechanicus will also allocate part of its strength as support, but you'd better not send my wife to the front line...

Hey, wait! I haven't said yes yet!

Fury retorted.

Merlin's figure appeared in front of Fury's eyes the next moment. Under the watchful eyes of all members of the Holy Shield Brotherhood, Merlin held a golden battle spear engraved with a Hydra monster in his hand.

It was a weapon left by Imhotep, the former Lord of the Holy Shield, and it was a symbol.

He put the golden spear in front of Fury's eyes, and the other hand was shining with the light of the Oblivion Curse. He looked at Fury, and he said:

The last time I ask you, what's your answer?

Um...

Fury tilted his head and looked at Merrill.

After a while, he reached out to take the golden battle spear in Merlin's hand. He shook the thing in his hand, then raised it high, and shouted:

Then, under the current situation, I have only one choice...

This job looks very challenging and interesting, so I will take this job!

Merlin smiled, took a step back, and held out his hand to Fury.

Amidst the gazes and applause of other members, he said loudly:

Then, welcome to the Holy Shield Brotherhood, welcome to the never-ending war, and welcome to the craziest organization in the world...

Now, I should call you Immortal War Observer, Nick Nicholas Fury. From now on, time will be with you.