Shadow of the Beautiful World

Although they had been mentally prepared before, when Fury and Hill stepped into the huge front hall of the Magic Congress, they still had an unspeakable feeling.

From the outside, the area of ​​the Magic Congress is at most the size of the Woolworth Building, but after passing through the quaint door, what is oncoming is a magnificent building about the size of Times Square. hall.

The impact of this visual space change made Hill a little puzzled. She raised her head and looked at the reliefs placed around the nearly 10-meter-high palace-like front hall. Those stone statues were not As rigid as the outside world, in fact, they still move

This makes people can't help but feel terrified.

Most of those reliefs are unknown to Hill, but there are a few people that Hill is very familiar with.

She looked back at the chubby receptionist Aisinus beside her, and asked softly:

Do you wizards also respect President Lincoln?

certainly.

Aethinus laughed and said:

President Lincoln was one of the few Muggle presidents who knew about the existence of the Magic Congress. He maintained a good relationship with us during his lifetime. At the most critical moment of the Civil War, the then wizard speaker even initiated a vote to require wizards to join the war. , and secured the victory for President Lincoln's side, though that vote was ultimately cancelled.

Is it canceled because wizards can't intervene in the world of ordinary people?

Hill asked again, and Aethinus shrugged:

No, it's not. It's because there are wizards who oppose President Lincoln's ideas. The speaker is worried that forcibly intervening in the war will cause the wizarding world to split. In fact, Ms. Hill, we are not much different from you. Believe me, some of us Many people will also secretly celebrate Independence Day and National Day.”

Many of us are curious about the Muggle world.

Aesinus stretched out his hand, pointed to the old-fashioned elevator that was opening in front of him, and said to the people behind him:

Come with me, Chairman Samuel G. Kouhaug is waiting for you.

Fury walked into the old-fashioned elevator. In front of his eyes, there were many wizards in strange costumes looking at him curiously, which made Fury feel like he was being watched in a zoo.

And at the end of his line of sight, opposite the bustling front hall, in the row of fireplaces shining with green light, from time to time, wizards with staffs or brooms came out or walked in with the light and shadow shining.

This scene made Fury a little surprised. He looked at Merlin and asked in a low voice:

These Fireplaces

That's the connection entrance to the Floo network.

Merlin also didn't want to embarrass his boss, explaining:

You can understand it as a portal. From those fireplaces, you can reach any place in the world connected by the Floo network, even some hidden large enchantments.

Well, I heard you say that.

Fury nodded, and at the moment the elevator closed, he said:

But why is it a fireplace? Can't it be made into a door?

Well, it's probably because of tradition.

Merlin didn't know how to answer Fury's tricky question, he said:

You know, wizards are a group of people who respect tradition.

swish

The old-fashioned elevator started at the next moment, and Fury was ready to go up or down, but beyond his expectation, this thing actually walked sideways!

The sudden back of the elevator caused Hill to lose his footing and fell into Merlin's arms.

She stood up in embarrassment, and was about to pick up the documents that had fallen on the ground. With a light wave of Merlin's fingers, those documents were picked up by invisible magic power, and quickly fell into Hill's hands again.

The elevator carrying 4 people is like wandering quickly in a maze. The roads it passes are dazzling. From these passages, it can be seen that the real area of ​​the Magic Congress is larger than Fury guessed.

It's like a small hidden city here.

A few minutes later, with a clanging sound, the elevator doors reopened.

Aethinus stepped out of the elevator. In front of everyone, there was a quiet place similar to a conference hall. At the end of the hall, an old man in a black robe who looked very similar to Dumbledore was leaning on a carved A cane that looks like an owl's head, waiting there with a smile.

That's Chairman Samuel.

Aethinus introduced to those around him:

He is the wizard chairman of the Magical Congress of America and the direct commander of all Aurors. He is currently the most respected wizard in North America. He advocates that wizards should share this world with Muggles. He has been trying to establish a system responsible for the communication between wizards and Muggles. organization, and this meeting was approved only at the insistence of Chairman Samuel.

The senior Auror said to Fury beside him:

Mr. Nick Fury, the cooperation you want is in sight, but you must first convince Chairman Samuel to support you.

After speaking, Athinus and Merlin waved goodbye, turned and returned to the elevator, and quickly disappeared behind the wall.

Fury adjusted his clothes, and he stepped forward quickly.

He has also experienced many big scenes. Although he is still curious about the world of wizards in his heart, he will not affect his own work because of this curiosity.

Hello, Chairman Samuel.

Fury walked up to the old wizard and stretched out his hand to him. The old wizard also nodded with a smile, reaching out and holding hands with Fury. He pointed to the round table beside him. the voice said:

Sit down first, guests, we can talk slowly.

When everyone was seated, Samuel looked at Fury and Merlin with his pale gray eyes, and said:

First of all, I would like to thank your organization, called S.H.I.E.L.D., right? I would like to thank you for helping the Magic Council deal with the big trouble during the unexpected incident a few days ago.

The wizard speaker's expression became serious, and he said:

Whether it's our slightly chaotic colleagues in the UK or the reappearance of Death Eaters, these are all major events that can affect the wizarding world in North America, especially the hornet that shouldn't appear. If you can't deal with it, it's easy to Cause a chaotic catastrophe.”

Fortunately, you showed up when we needed help the most.

Fury said:

It's nothing. The duty of SHIELD is to maintain the existing order of the world. Even without the factors of the Ministry of Magic, the moment the Horntail appeared in New York, SHIELD couldn't stay out of it.

We are also helping ourselves, and of course, it is an honor to be able to help wizards.

No no no.

Samuel shook his head, and he said to Fury:

It's not just about helping us, Director Fury. What I appreciate more is your quick response and handling of crisis incidents. This is very worth learning from the action department of the Magic Congress.

Having said that, the speaker complained with some dissatisfaction:

It is a good habit for wizards to respect tradition, but many times, we are also bound by tradition. You may not know that the Auror department of the Magic Congress still maintains the code of conduct and procedures during the Civil War, even if From the point of view of wizards, that set of things is already backward enough.”

From the time I took office to the present, for a full 20 years, I have been trying to change this ancient clause that binds us, but with little success.

Samuel sighed and said:

Wizards are used to hiding their lives, and any change will not be welcomed by them. But this time is an exception.

The old wizard raised his head and smiled at Merlin:

Wizards always underestimate the power of the Muggle world, and this time you dealt with Horntail and Death Eaters, let us see the advantages of Muggle civilization. Compared with your quick response, the Aurors' response It is very disappointing, compared with the two, the resistance to reform within the parliament has also been greatly reduced.

That's why we can sit here now and discuss the possibility of cooperation.

He stretched out his finger, and with a light wave, several cups of coffee with a strong aroma appeared in front of Fury, Hill and Merlin. He ordered some on the table, and a tray with sugar cubes also appeared on the table In the center, there are some fresh melons and fruits.

The old wizard rubbed his forehead and said apologetically:

Look at me, I'm so rude. I don't have refreshments for the guests, I hope you don't mind.

Uh, nothing.

Fury looked at the teacups and candies and fruits that appeared out of nowhere, and he reminded himself in his heart that he was facing a legendary wizard.

He organized his words and said to Samuel:

This is what we have been seeking, Your Excellency Samuel.

SHIELD is entrusted by the World Security Council with the mission and responsibility to maintain the order of the world, but if we cannot contact wizards, then maintaining order can only be empty talk. There are many things in this world that are different from ordinary people , mutants, aliens, aliens, etc., wizards are also one of them.

Fury said sincerely:

S.H.I.E.L.D. hopes to establish a large framework for peaceful coexistence, but to build it, relying on our unilateral efforts is not acceptable.

I understand.

Samuel replied:

But I don't know how to start at the moment. After all, this is the first real cooperation between the wizarding world and the Muggle world. There has never been such a precedent before. For me, I need a highly feasible plan to convince my more recalcitrant countrymen.

He knocked on the table and said to Fury:

So Mr. Fury, do you have a plan for our initial cooperation?

Hill.

Fury glanced back at his assistant. Hill, who was drinking coffee, immediately put down his cup, took out a small instrument from his bag, put it on the table, and started the instrument, a projection appeared in front of everyone. of the air.

Fury stood up, pointed to the simple system on the projection, and introduced to Samuel:

In S.H.I.E.L.D., we have a team that deals with supernatural things, which is led by Agent Merlin. This team is also experimental. It is currently in New York, dealing with some incidents caused by low-level aliens.

In the past few months, we have dealt with demon-induced cults, vampires, succubi with cholera order, some werewolves out of control, and ghouls in the sewers, etc.

With Fury waving his fingers, Hill continuously projected photos of the case in the air, and Samuel nodded slowly.

It can be said that Agent Merlin's team has proven its worth. In the next step, I will upgrade this team into a special department to monitor and intervene in supernatural phenomena caused by magic.

Fury said to Samuel:

According to my communication with several Aurors, I found that the Magic Congress is a bit powerless in dealing with these matters and maintaining the order of the wizarding world, because you have too few gestures to use. I think that this aspect is what we need to cooperate with each other. Base.

We classify those supernatural events. According to my idea, we divide them into e-s level events. This time, the appearance of Death Eaters and fire dragons is used as the benchmark for a level. Supernatural phenomena below level b are managed by S.H.I.E.L.D. The special agents are in charge of dealing with it, while the Aurors of the Magic Congress focus on dealing with serious matters above A-level.

Fury spread out his hands and said to Samuel:

Such a system can combine the human resource advantages of S.H.I.E.L.D. with the advanced power advantages of the Magic Congress.

Not only can it effectively reduce the pressure on the Aurors, but it can also re-establish a new order for the North American magic world under the cooperation of both parties. I mean, not all alien and supernatural creatures are evil. We screen them out, Establish files and carry out all-round monitoring and intervention.”

As I said, a big framework, supernatural creatures in this framework can find the order and security they need.

The villains outside the framework will naturally be confronted and expelled by fighters from both sides.

At this moment, Fury is full of confidence, and his words are full of appeal. In just a few minutes of introduction, he clearly expressed his future plans.

And Speaker Samuel nodded. He didn't answer immediately, but from his thinking eyes, it could be seen that he had been persuaded by Fury.

There may be a few details that need to be discussed though.

But those can take their time.

After a few minutes, Speaker Samuel said to Fury:

Very valuable suggestions, Mr. Fury, but I can't reply to you immediately, I need to think for a while. Well, if I need it, then I will ask your assistant to go here and use a more detailed plan to convince you my colleagues.

He took a ring from his finger, gave it to Fury, and said:

If there is any news, I will contact you through this communication ring. Oh, yes, I still have a question.

The old wizard stood up and said to Fury:

If this department is really established, we need to send representatives from both of us to participate in it. Is there any representative you sent?

certainly.

Fury's eyes fell on Merlin, who was tasting melons and fruits and taking them out to watch a show. Merlin suddenly had an ominous premonition. As a result, the next moment, Fury pointed at him and said to Chairman Samuel:

Agent Merlin, as a representative of S.H.I.E.L.D., will join this soon-to-be established department and serve as the commander of the S.H.I.E.L.D.'s agents.

Oh, Mr. Merlin!

The old wizard Samuel glanced back at Merlin, his eyes were full of approval.

My old friend Dumbledore also thinks that Mr. Merlin is a decent person worthy of recognition, and it is perfect for him to be in charge of the communication between S.H.I.E.L.D. and wizards.

Well, I'm fine now.

Sogou