Shadow of the Beautiful World

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In the basement of her mansion in Manhattan, Natasha Romanoff let out a heart-pounding moan.

But it's not that you're doing something you shouldn't be doing.

In fact, she was just let loose.

The agent was released from the pillar, but when she touched the ground, her feet gave way and she fell to the ground.

It looked disheartened.

The Hawkeye agent next to her is similar.

The hearts of the two were bombarded by Merlin with the Dementor Curse, and they were almost completely torn apart.

In that terrible agony, both of their minds were recalibrated.

In the extreme mental tearing, they finally got rid of the golden apple's thinking erosion.

But the lingering effects are still there.

The eyes of the two of them are a little cloudy, and they still need to rest.

Demons often use this method to resist the opponent's psychic attack.

In front of their eyes, Merlin also sat back on the chair panting, his forehead was covered with sweat.

It is not an easy task to complete the washing of two tough souls in a weak state, and Merlin also felt the pressure for a long time.

Pain is a difficult force to harness.

Leaning on his cane, he said softly:

But if you use it well, it will get twice the result with half the effort. How is it? Are you sober now?

I suspect that you are avenging yourself.

Natasha lay on the ground, she tried her best to let her body listen to her mind, but she couldn't.

The connection between thinking and body seemed to be cut off at this moment, making it difficult for her to really pour her thinking into the actions of her body.

She raised her head, looked at Merlin, and said:

But... thank you.

Agent Patton next to her tried his best to get up and sat cross-legged on the ground.

He also nodded to Merlin, he looked at the weak Merlin, and said with guilt on his face:

I'm sorry, Merlin, we...

Let's not talk about that now.

Merlin interrupted them with a wave of his hand, and said:

There is food in the room above, you should take the time to rest, there is still work waiting to be done.

Black Widow and Hawkeye nodded, and they helped each other out of the basement.

After they left, Merlin breathed a sigh of relief. He pushed his glasses and said:

Icarus, are you in touch?

Communication signals are ready to be sent at any time, Merlin.

Icarus said worriedly:

But you have to think carefully, once she is also controlled, you are throwing yourself into the trap.

The current situation, Icarus, we have to take risks.

Merlin leaned back on the chair, closed his eyes and said:

Get through the communication.

Icarus stopped talking, and a moment later, in the clouds above the sea off New York.

Sitting in the command room of the Aegis mothership, commanding the command ship to rush to New York, the private communicator of the battleship commander Maria Hill suddenly vibrated.

Hill, who was sitting on the command chair, opened his fingers calmly and glanced at the signal source of the communicator.

The light in her eyes changed for a moment, but soon returned to normal.

Daniel, take over my command.

Hill calmly said to the adjutant beside him:

I'm going to the bathroom, I'll be right back.

After speaking, Hill stood up from the command seat, and walked into the nearest bathroom with steady steps.

She hid in the cubicle, looked around vigilantly, took off an anti-eavesdropping device from her belt, and hung it next to the toilet.

Then hang the communicator on the ear.

Hill lowered his voice and said to Merlin:

Merlin, why did you contact me now? Do you know that the inside of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been turned upside down...

I know.

Merlin's weak voice came from the other side of the communicator, and he said:

How are you?

Me? I'm not good!

Hill gritted his teeth and said:

Most of the people on the command ship are under control!

Damn it, they walked around my boat with a golden ghost thing, and I was empty. When I sleep now, there are 2 people guarding the door...

Golden apples...the big trouble left by the Templars.

Merlin grunted. He said:

Are you sure you are not under control?

I don't! Maybe not...

Hill couldn't say for sure:

After the New York superhero suspected of being mind-controlled, I have been carrying a spiritual protection amulet with me, but I am not sure if my mind is still normal.

I've been talking to you for so long, and no Hydra agent has broken in yet.

Merlin said in a low tone:

That means you're still normal...

Listen to me, Hill, Coulson is waiting for an opportunity, you find a way to send him the coordinates of your command ship, the wizards are helping us, the portal will open on the deck of the mothership.

I need you to work together with Coulson and Melinda to capture the command ship in the shortest possible time. The 'Watch' team and Thunderbolt will help you.

The remaining forces of the entire s..l.d. will be transferred to your command ship.

There are also personnel from Ghost Base and Pegasus Base, as well as the dangerous goods they are carrying for evacuation. You must ensure their safety before the matter is over.

OK, all right.

Hill responded.

The next moment, she asked again:

What about you? Merlin, the World Security Council has issued a warrant for you. They say you killed Gideon Malik...

That is true.

Merlin didn't take the time to explain, he said:

You can choose to report on me, Hill. In the current situation, I have lost my reputation and become a street rat. If you start to doubt me, then I won't blame you...

After all, those things are indeed...

do not talk.

Hill said:

I believe in you...I have always believed in you, and I will help you, Merlin, I just ask you to do one thing for me...

Protect yourself, okay?

Hill's gentle voice echoed in Merlin's ears, making Merlin hesitate for a moment, and finally he nodded.

Well, I'll try my best.

swish

The communication projection is turned off in the next moment.

Merlin sat alone in the dark basement, he sighed in loss.

I really admire you.

Icarus' teasing voice sounded at this moment, and she said:

It's already at this time, and there are still women rushing like moths into your dying fire...

Merlin, Merlin, how attractive is your charm...

do not talk.

Merlin leaned on his cane and stood up. He took out the key of the mysterious house from his pocket, and said:

I will hand you over to Natasha, Icarus, and then you will be responsible for the secret communication between all members of s..l.d., and only you can guarantee the secrecy of the operation without being discovered.

All right.

Icarus says:

But I also have a request, Merlin, you must do it!

Say it.

Don't take the initiative to seek death, you must survive...

Just as I beg you...

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How did the situation in North America suddenly become so chaotic?

In a special office in Washington, D.C., several suspended projections dangled before Pierce's eyes.

Among them are members of the World Security Council, as well as the President of the White House.

It was a black president with thin cheeks and bright eyes, but now frowning.

Well, considering some past events and traditions on this land, the fact that this black man was elected president already shows that he is indeed very powerful and very lucky.

Pierce, SHIELD has always been responsible for supernatural defense in North America, and there are countless connections between you and SHIELD...

Don't you think you should explain all this to the Security Council?

A female congresswoman from the European region asked very rudely:

Why would this massive chaos spread across North America in less than 12 hours under the tight protection of S.H.I.E.L.D. Almost none of the major cities were spared!

Yes, Mr. Pierce.

The black president also said:

Sky Eye will report the current situation to me. I have reason to believe that this is a serious malfeasance by S.H.I.E.L.D.!

malfeasance?

Standing in the hall, Pierce sneered and took off his reading glasses. He looked back at the projected on the other side of the screen, the great turmoil that was brewing and erupting in various major cities in North America.

He said:

Okay, it's a serious malfeasance...but folks, I don't think it's a S.H.I.E.L.D. problem.

Pierce turned his head, leaned on a cane, and said aggressively to the other congressmen:

If you didn't suddenly ask me to arrest Merlin Riley, the deputy director of S.H.I.E.L.D., if you didn't choose to turn the table at this time because of the things we all know because of your respective desires...

Then it is absolutely impossible for things to evolve to the point where they are now!

S..l.d. spent more than ten years planning an order of supernatural affairs on this land, and that order is indestructible!

But now, the commander responsible for maintaining that order has been cornered by you on a damning charge...

And you are still not satisfied!

You still have to s..l.d. shut down completely to find out more 'criminal facts' about Merlin!

Pierce leaned on his cane excitedly, beating on the ground, like a very angry old man, he roared:

Fuck tm crime facts!

S..l.d. can obviously kill those thugs at the gate of the prison when the chaos first emerged!

But it is because of your ban that they cannot be dispatched at all!

Because of your damn ban, brave agents can only watch things go from bad to worse...

Now things can't be handled, and you all start to pretend to be good people here?

The matter is irreversible, but you are in a hurry, right?

Pierce's fingers trembled, pointing one by one from the projection in front of him.

This is very rude behavior, but no one dares to stand up and accuse Pierce at this time.

And not just because Pierce is Speaker.

And more because what Pierce said was true.

They were the ones who issued the arrest warrant for Merlin because of Gideon Malik's assassination.

They were also the ones who sent the s..l.d. shutdown review documents to Fury's office.

That's what they did...they can't argue with that.

When I earnestly advised you not to interfere with the normal operation of s..l.d.'s affairs, why didn't you listen to my advice?

Now when I'm asked to clean up the mess, when it's time for me to take the blame, you're asking for my opinion instead? Do you want me to explain to you?

boom

Pierce slammed the cane in his hand to the ground, and the old man took a few hard breaths.

He stared at the silent congressmen, and said coldly:

This job, whoever likes to do it...I don't care.

After finishing speaking, he looked at the black president who was also silent, and said:

Also, Mr. President, if you think that the Eye of the Sky that you supported will be able to replace SHIELD, then let them do it.

There was a trace of sarcasm on Pierce's face:

Maybe they can surprise you and us all?

Your Excellency Pierce, please don't be so emotional.

The black president who was ridiculed by Pierce was not angry. On the contrary, he persuaded:

This is not the time to talk about these mistakes, everyone is here to find solutions to problems, not to argue.

Our country is now in a state of emergency and I've signed off on calling out the National Guard, but I doubt how long it will take for this chaos to stop.

The president spoke sincerely, with a tone of pleading:

The people are innocent, Mr. Pierce, I hope more than anyone to see this disaster go away...

So if you or S.H.I.E.L.D. have a solution, please speak up.

Pierce grimaced and said nothing.

Other MPs also advised him.

As if nothing happened, as if they too were partners in justice.

After several minutes, Pierce sighed helplessly.

He raised his head and said to the congressmen in front of him:

Immediately revoke the arrest warrant for Merlin Riley! I will be in charge of communicating with the remaining forces of s..l.d..

In addition, the current situation has reached the worst level, everyone, this is no longer a problem that we can solve by dispatching demon hunting agents or field agents.

In the face of this level of chaos, if we want to restore order, we need stronger weapons...

Actually, when you pushed Merlin into a corner, I was already preparing ways to deal with the possible chaos.

Pierce sighed:

I don't want to use it either, after all, legally, it hasn't been passed yet.

But what happened this time was too sudden. Perhaps, we can use this incident to test the feasibility of the plan that we shelved.

you are right...

The congresswoman who asked the question before, her eyes widening, said:

Is it the insight plan?

Yes, Insight Plan.

Pierce turned, looked out the window, and said:

The construction of the first phase of the insight plan formulated by the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury has been completed, and the three insight motherships are now rushing to the North American continent.

In theory, they definitely have the ability to clear up chaos in the shortest possible time.

Pierce looked back at the congressmen, and at the same time at the President, and said:

But we must pass this resolution before they enter North American airspace. Otherwise, it would be illegal for the three insight motherships to launch into the air...

This...needs to be discussed, Pierce.

Another MP expressed concern:

Project Insight does have some flaws, as you admit... we may need to spend some time...

No time to waste!

The black president shook his head, stood up, clenched his fists, and said to Pierce:

Our country is suffering, and we cannot sit by and watch our people continue to suffer in chaotic disaster!

Although I don't know exactly what the Insight Project is, if Speaker Pierce and all members of Congress believe that it can quell the chaos in a short period of time, then I am willing to sign a legal decree about it.

We must protect our people! We must end this nightmare before things get worse!

The black president said firmly:

We have to do it! We can do it too!

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