What does it feel like to watch someone discuss how to destroy decades of hard work?
Answer: Heart-wrenching. Incomparably heart-wrenching!
The most uncomfortable part is having to listen to these guys' discussions while pretending nothing is wrong.
Life has many challenges, but Alexander Pierce feels.....
Right now, this might be the most torturous moment of his life!
Yesterday, S.H.I.E.L.D. arrested dozens of HYDRA executives, all cultivated by HYDRA with immense effort and time over decades.
Today, this group invited by Nick Fury, led by the Silver Moon Knight, began discussing how to destroy the HYDRA base in Sokovia!
Generally speaking, the HYDRA base in Sokovia should have learned about yesterday's major operation.
But Pierce didn't dare to tip them off. He had to block the news, ensuring they remained unaware, quietly awaiting their destruction.
No other choice—Nick Fury was watching closely.
He'd rather suppress the information and watch the Sokovia HYDRA base be destroyed than jeopardize the Insight Plan.
"So, I say we just fly over there and smash every one we see!"
At the round table, the original Avengers members—lacking Thor and Dr. Banner—had gathered.
Tony Stark sat there in his armor, looking at the group.
"Tony, facing an enemy with unknown firepower, we'd better formulate a solid battle plan!"
"Otherwise, the mission could fail due to inadequate preparation. Believe me, Tony, I've seen this kind of situation many times."
Hearing Tony Stark's words, Steve Rogers responded seriously.
In the original timeline, Tony would have stubbornly insisted on his own view, leading to a heated argument.
But now, things were different.
After all, he, Su Che, and Steve were already acquainted and familiar with each other.
So, after Steve's rebuttal, Tony just shrugged and didn't argue further.
Instead, he turned to Su Che, who was dressed as the Silver Moon Knight, and said in a low voice, "See? I told you I'm a genius. The palladium poisoning issue was easily resolved."
"Although the cost was nearly demolishing the lab in my villa, it was all worth it."
Seeing Tony's triumphant expression, Su Che folded his arms and said, "Then you should thank Mr. Howard Stark for his ingenuity."
Hearing this, Tony Stark choked up, then childishly turned his head away, refusing to look at Su Che.
It wasn't because Su Che had shut him down.
The relationship between the two had improved significantly, and Su Che had out-argued him countless times before.
He wouldn't get angry over just one instance.
What really made Tony act childish was that he couldn't refute what Su Che had said!
And it was true.
Even if he had made peace with his father in his heart...
The reason he could create that new element was that he had become obsessed with the Future Key exhibition board left behind by Howard Stark.
Tsk. Even after all these years, his father could still teach him a lesson!
And there was nothing he could do about it!
"I agree with Steve's plan!"
After listening to Steve lay out the plan, Natasha Romanoff raised her hand in agreement. "After all, this is our first time fighting together. We may not have much tacit agreement yet."
"But with this tactic, each of us can maximize our strengths."
"I agree too!"
Clint Barton nodded while fiddling with an arrow. "Natasha and I are partners. If the two of us cooperate, we can definitely bring out our greatest advantages."
Su Che, dressed as the Silver Moon Knight, nodded. "Steve and I will handle the enemy's main attack points. Tony, you provide aerial fire support."
"If you all agree, what else can I say?"
Standing up in his armor, Tony Stark looked at the group. "Now that we've decided, what are we waiting for? Let's go have a big fight!"
"I'll get the jet ready!"
Seeing the unanimous agreement, Natasha Romanoff stood up to prepare the Quinjet.
Clint Barton began preparing his arrows.
Watching the five of them discuss and then immediately move into action—highly autonomously, without waiting for orders from Nick Fury—Alexander Pierce smiled at Nick Fury.
"Nick, is this the team you wanted to build?"
"But it seems they didn't even ask for your approval before preparing to take action."
"Are you sure they'll follow S.H.I.E.L.D.'s orders in the future?"
Nick Fury turned his head to look at Pierce, fiddling with the cards in his hand. "Who said they have to obey me or S.H.I.E.L.D.'s orders?"
"Pierce, are you sure that I, or the orders I give, are always correct?"
With that, Nick Fury placed the cards in his hand on the table and looked out the window of the Trident Building. "My original intention in forming this team was to unite them to deal with unexpected threats from other species."
"Not to add a team of superhumans who blindly follow orders to S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Pierce, you should know that our Earth is not alone in the vast universe."
"That's why I formed them in the first place."
"The only thing I can do as their organizer is to give them enough autonomy and provide sufficient logistical support."
"As for giving orders, leading them, directing them..."
Nick Fury turned to look at Alexander Pierce. "Do you think Tony Stark is someone who willingly follows orders?"
"Or that the Silver Moon Knight is willing to follow orders?"
"Even Steve has his own ideas and battle plans!"
"Leave professional matters to the professionals. We only need to handle logistics!"
Listening to Nick Fury, Alexander Pierce fell silent for a moment. "So, just like this time, they discuss things and then immediately take action?"
"No, this time is just their first meeting."
"Anyway, the Sokovia HYDRA base isn't exactly a formidable foe—just a bunch of maggots hiding in the shadows, slowly growing."
"This mission is just to build mutual trust for the newly formed team!"
"In fact, the Silver Moon Knight alone is enough to destroy the entire Sokovia HYDRA base!"
Watching Nick Fury's confident expression, Alexander Pierce momentarily lost the will to speak.
If the Silver Moon Knight alone could destroy the entire Sokovia HYDRA base, why even add the others?
Although hearing this was deeply unpleasant...
But!
What else could he say?
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