Everyone on the scene was stunned by Tony Stark's words; they were completely caught off guard.
But upon careful consideration, Tony Stark's words made perfect sense.
It left them speechless.
Even if all the S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel were killed, and HYDRA ran the entire organization, S.H.I.E.L.D. would still be S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"If that's the case, then it's Director Fury's second hypothesis, and we can't analyze that situation at all."
Hawkeye Barton scratched his nose and said to everyone.
"No, that was before. Now that I've clarified the meaning of 'destroy,' we can analyze this problem," Tony Stark said seriously.
"Stark is right," Captain America nodded, surprisingly agreeing with Tony Stark's point of view.
"HYDRA definitely won't let S.H.I.E.L.D. disband. They're a clandestine organization; they need S.H.I.E.L.D. as a cover."
"They might kill S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, or they might take over S.H.I.E.L.D. completely, but they won't let S.H.I.E.L.D. disband."
"HYDRA can be ruled out, then."
"Conversely, the possibility lies with the former Captain America or Natasha!" Hawkeye Barton added heavily.
"If S.H.I.E.L.D. is already completely controlled by HYDRA, and the situation is irretrievable, then the only option is to completely destroy S.H.I.E.L.D."
It has to be said, the analysis of this question was full of twists and turns. Initially, everyone ruled out A and B, and agreed that the answer was between C and D.
But who would have thought, just as the answer was about to be finalized, there would be a complete 180-degree turn.
The most likely C and D suddenly became impossible, and the originally impossible A and B suddenly became possible!
"Then the question is," Tony Stark said, continuing the discussion, "Regardless of whether it's Captain America or Romanoff, what did they do that led to S.H.I.E.L.D. disbanding?"
The scene fell silent, everyone lost in thought. But try as they might, they couldn't come up with anything conclusive.
After all, there was just too little information to go on.
"It's possible they handed over information about HYDRA's infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. to the World Security Council, or it could be something else entirely."
"We don't have enough information to analyze anything." Hawkeye Barton said seriously after a moment.
"No, Barton, everyone, we don't need to analyze any of that." Black Widow, however, stared intently at the big screen, her eyes gleaming. "The prompt says S.H.I.E.L.D. was destroyed inside the Triskelion!"
"Natasha, what are you getting at?" Hawkeye Barton didn't understand Black Widow's meaning at first, so he couldn't help but ask.
"Barton, no matter what either the Captain or I did in the Triskelion, S.H.I.E.L.D. was dissolved soon after, right?"
"Everyone should remember that the Captain once tricked Sitwell and took the scepter, and was then pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D., right?"
"When Captain and I destroyed the Insight Project, we were also wanted criminals. And that was after the Captain took the scepter."
"That means that ever since we were wanted back then, our status as wanted criminals by S.H.I.E.L.D. will continue!"
That was only natural.
After all, HYDRA already knew that Captain America had exposed their identity, so they would naturally use their greatest resources and power to prevent Captain America from returning to S.H.I.E.L.D.
And given HYDRA's infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. at that time, it was indeed unlikely that Captain America would be able to "clear his name" and return to S.H.I.E.L.D.
The reason for Black Widow being wanted was unknown.
But the time she was wanted could be determined. It was after HYDRA started dealing with Captain America.
Not to mention that she was acting with Captain America in that state to destroy the Insight Project.
So, regardless of the unknown reasons, Natasha would definitely be wanted by S.H.I.E.L.D. and pursued by HYDRA, just like Captain America.
"So..."
"So you were wanted criminals when you went to the Triskelion to destroy S.H.I.E.L.D.!" Hawkeye Barton finished Natasha's sentence.
This point in time was easy to determine, as it was the end of S.H.I.E.L.D. Naturally, Captain America and the others would have been wanted before this.
Analyzing to this point, everyone present couldn't help but show a gleam in their eyes, as if they had finally seen the moon after breaking through the clouds.
From being unable to start at all, to unraveling the situation bit by bit, analyzing layer by layer, they were gradually touching the answer!
That's right, the answer was actually within reach at this point in the analysis. After all, it wasn't something everyone could do, infiltrating S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters as wanted criminals.
It was a strong selection criterion.
"Romanoff!" Nick Fury immediately declared. "The answer is Romanoff! To perfectly infiltrate the Triskelion as a wanted fugitive, that's a spy's skill, not a warrior's skill!"
The Triskelion was heavily guarded, with checkpoints and special agents patrolling everywhere. Electronic eyes and cameras were also all over the building.
If it were a matter of forcing entry, then, of course, Captain America, as a super soldier, would have the advantage.
But to infiltrate perfectly? Captain America didn't really have an advantage.
Because what was needed wasn't strong combat power, but exquisite and perfect disguise and infiltration skills. Simply put, it was spy skills. In this regard, Black Widow naturally had the advantage.
Specialization in different fields was also applicable here.
"That was a wonderful discussion. It seems you've already solved this problem." Loki, who hadn't been able to interject much, decided to make his presence known at this moment.
Unfortunately, no one on the scene paid any attention to Loki.
"Sir, this question is about S.H.I.E.L.D., why don't… you answer it?" Natasha Romanoff suggested, glancing at Hawkeye Barton.
Hawkeye Barton naturally had no objections. He gestured to Nick Fury, indicating that he should answer.
Nick Fury didn't stand on ceremony. He directly addressed the big screen and gave his answer: "I choose B, Natasha Romanoff!"
[Correct Answer!]
Nick Fury appeared unfazed, showing no reaction on the surface, but he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy inside.
He got it right!
[Congratulations to the respondent, Nick Fury, for receiving a reward: one Force Awakening Seed!]
[The reward has been issued, please check your inventory!]
With this system message, a crystal seed with a strong sense of both technology and magic immediately appeared in Nick Fury's hand.
That crystal seed shimmered with a faint purple light, exuding an indescribable beauty and a sense of mystery.
Although everyone was unsure what the so-called "Force Awakening Seed" was, just looking at its appearance, they knew it was no ordinary object.
"This seed..." Loki's face showed a hint of surprise and curiosity. "I feel a magical power emanating from it. Would you mind if I took a look?"
"What are you planning?" Hawkeye Barton immediately warned Loki with a serious expression. "Loki, don't try any tricks!"
"Easy, warrior! If I were to steal your reward now, you would also steal mine. Am I really that short-sighted?"
Loki looked at Hawkeye Barton with an expression of intellectual superiority.
His words sounded reasonable, but Loki didn't know what everyone thought of him at the moment.
No one dared to believe his words.
Nick Fury immediately became extremely vigilant, shifting his body to the side to guard against Loki.
Just like Tony Stark before him, he opened his mouth and hastily swallowed the Force Awakening Seed.
Buzz!
A gentle power, like a stream of water, immediately flowed throughout Nick Fury's body, bathing every corner of it and nourishing every cell.
Nick Fury immediately felt a new, previously non-existent, magical power within him: The Force.
Not only that, but beyond himself, Nick Fury could also sense that power surging throughout the surrounding world.
According to the memories the answering system had instilled in him, The Force was an energy field created and born by all living beings, a supernatural and ubiquitous power!
The seed didn't give Nick Fury any power; it only awakened The Force that already existed within him but had remained dormant!
"How amazing, this is The Force!"
Nick Fury felt the ubiquitous power in the surrounding world and nodded in satisfaction.
The only regret was that, although Nick Fury had awakened the Force, it didn't mean he would become strong in the future.
This thing also depended on talent and training.
The Force existed properly between heaven and earth, but how much he could use, and to what extent, depended on the egghead's own innate gifts.
"The Force? Nick Fury, what kind of power is this?" Tony Stark couldn't help but ask curiously from the side.
Judging by Nick Fury's demeanor, it should be something extraordinary.
"Stark, everyone, I'll share the relevant information with you after the quiz is over," Nick Fury said, his single eye sweeping over Loki.
"Excuse me, Nick Fury, are you guarding against me?" Loki immediately stared at Nick Fury and asked.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Loki, yes!" Nick Fury admitted directly without any pretense.
"That's quite hurtful," Loki said, affecting an exaggerated tone.
"Cut the act, Loki. It won't work here!" Nick Fury retorted without any courtesy.
[Answering complete, now playing the answer analysis!]
Following this, the system's prompt sounded, and the corresponding text on the big screen disappeared. An image then appeared before everyone.
The first thing that caught everyone's eyes was none other than Director Nick Fury.
It showed a very dim and simple room. Nick Fury had one hand bandaged, and the other hand held a photo.
That photo was, surprisingly, a picture of Alexander Pierce.
"This man refused to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. He said, peace is not an achievement, but a responsibility!"
"See, it's people like this that make me not trust anyone!"
Nick Fury said, tossing the photo onto the table as if it were garbage.
While Nick Fury spoke, the figures of the other people in the room also appeared in the picture, namely Black Widow, Captain America, Falcon Sam, and Agent Hill.
"We have to stop it from taking off!" Black Widow said seriously at this moment.
Everyone naturally guessed what this "it" was: the Insight Carrier. After all, Captain America, Black Widow, and Sam were the core team that stopped the Insight Project.
And this place was clearly not any S.H.I.E.L.D. base, which also aligned with the fact that Captain America and his team's actions were independent of the S.H.I.E.L.D. system.
"I don't think the Council will answer my calls," Nick Fury said again, then opened a box.
Three silver "circuit boards" appeared before everyone.
"When the Insight Carriers reach 3,000 feet, they'll form a triangle with the Insight satellites, and then they'll be fully weaponized!" Agent Hill explained to everyone.
"We need to attack those carriers," Nick Fury's voice continued, "and replace the targeting blades with our own."
The targeting blades were obviously referring to those three circuit boards.
Nick Fury's words clearly laid out the timeline: the eve of the operation to destroy the Insight Project!
"Replacing just one or two won't work. We need to connect all three carriers! Even if only one carrier remains operational, it can still kill countless people," Agent Hill stated solemnly.
"We have to assume everyone on board is HYDRA. We have to get in there and insert the blade servers," Nick Fury said again. "Maybe, just maybe, we can salvage…"
"We aren't salvaging anything!" Captain America suddenly interrupted Nick Fury. "We're destroying the carriers and S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Everyone, both on the screen and watching it, was stunned, shocked by Captain America's decision.
That would destroy S.H.I.E.L.D.!
But soon, everyone on the scene began to understand what Captain America meant on the screen.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. has nothing to do with this!"
On the screen, Nick Fury immediately tried to explain.
"If you had given me the mission, I would have done it!" Captain America made a decision, his tone brooking no argument.
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