Chapter 171: Work Report
Wanda Maximov arrives in the commander's office with a dozen papers in his arms and begins to report to Michael on the various miscellaneous matters in the team.
Whether it is the operation of the Heavenly Sword or the major companies in the world that Michael actually controls, he basically doesn't care about all kinds of affairs at all. One reason is that he is neither in the mood nor interested, and the other is because he can't manage it even if he wants to.
No matter how capable he is, his personal energy is limited after all. But what he has built is too huge, even if you don't talk about the Heavenly Sword, a huge institution that covers the entire world, he still has so many identities, and there are huge industries under each identity, and it is simply unrealistic to see everything in person.
Of all the departments he managed, the exception was this paranormal operation team. Due to the special structure and nature of this team, they only reported to the Commander-in-Chief of the Heavenly Sword himself, and did not obey the orders of any other department in the entire Heavenly Sword organization, which meant that he had to personally solve any matters that needed to be consulted by his superiors. That's why he put the commander's office in the same base as the team.
As for Wanda Maximov, she herself doesn't know when she seems to have become the leader of the team. At first, Michael would just let her take care of the arrangements whenever a new person joined the team, and later more and more housekeeping was assigned to her. After a long time, Wanda seemed to be unconsciously accustomed to taking care of most of the affairs of the team, except for Michael, the direct commander, she basically became the captain of the team.
Especially after Michael solemnly told her about his high level of trust in her during the last conversation, Wanda suddenly seemed to feel more responsible and meticulous about everything that was handed to her.
"Ms. Jessica Jones is smart and has a lot of potential. Although she had never learned hand-to-hand combat before, she was improving very quickly. Wanda looked at the prepared documents carefully and said, "But the results of the psychological evaluation show that she may have some psychological problems." ”
"What kind of problem?" Michael flipped through the file.
"Alcoholic, irritable, very irritable." Wanda said, "Based on her background check, it seems like she was controlled by a mind-manipulating super-criminal for some time in the past. Although she later killed the guy, the incident may have left her with severe psychological trauma...... I feel that maybe I can help her in this regard, but it will take time. But until then, I don't think Ms. Jones is probably not the right person to be sent on a field mission. ”
Michael nodded. He flipped back two pages: "What about Venom?" Are they okay? ”
"I think so." Wanda nodded and smiled, "That symbiote is quite cooperative, and it's stable, I think it's ready for battle." ”
If the symbiote hears it, it's likely to be angry.
And then there'...... Inhuman. ”
Wanda twisted a piece of paper out of her slender fingers and handed it to Michael's desk.
"This is a list of new Inhumans registered in the last month, including all of their personal information and ability stats. The relevant data has also been uploaded to the database, and you can also view the electronic file directly. ”
Although Michael hasn't asked much, in fact, every month there are a lot of new Inhumans added to the clan led by Jia Ying. Most of them are potential carriers of alien genes – also thanks to the omnipotent Dr. Doom who developed a method to detect several alien genes from ordinary people. After they were brought to the tribe, Jia Ying would go through a series of assessment and observation procedures, and also help them prepare psychologically. Then, after Jia Ying gave permission, he could obtain the qualification to pass through the Terrigen Mists and obtain his own superpowers.
However, not all of the subjects who were brought to that Inhuman town were Inhumans, and there were also some superpowers that the Heavenly Sword agents encountered during the mission. Some of the superpowers have shown a willingness to cooperate, but they have not been qualified to join the paranormal operation team. In this case, they are often included in the "Super Management Plan", and after a rigorous investigation, they can also be taken to the town to live with the Inhumans.
Communication with the Inhuman tribe is basically Daisy's job. She would go there regularly for a few days and spend some time with her parents. She was happy with the situation. When she first met Jia Ying before, she always had a lingering instinct in her heart, which made her feel as if some eerie and intimidating part of her mother was hidden. But after going through so much and spending so much time together, she gradually felt that this feeling was gone. Jia Ying became more and more like a gentle and ordinary mother, as if the part of darkness that had accumulated in her heart was gradually dissolving.
After all the things that should be discussed were finished, Wanda hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but ask, "Anyway, I can ask...... Victor: Where did he go? ”
"He's got some things of his own to take care of." Michael said.
"Is it related to the past?" Wanda asked, "That was a big deal, right?" ”
Although Michael didn't mention the details to anyone, Wanda was keenly aware of the change when Dormammu's power spread across the globe. Especially in the period before Dormammu almost arrived, the dark magic power that enveloped the earth rose to its peak. At that moment, she almost didn't hold back, and wanted to run down to help.
"That thing is in the past."
"I know. You were the one who solved the problem, right? You saved everyone...... Just like every time in the past. ”
Michael frowned slightly and glanced at her.
Wanda continued, "When you came back that time, I could feel that you were exhausted. At the time, I was thinking, it must be a very bad battle to make you so badly consumed. You fight for everyone, but no one even knows about it......"
This is partly true. The battle with Dormammu did cost him a lot, but he covered it up well so that no one could see it. But Wanda is sensitive to other people's inner and emotional turmoil, and although she can't peer into Michael's mind, she still senses his tiredness.
"I've never fought for anyone else, I do everything for my own reasons." Michael's tone was indifferent, "Don't think too much. ”
Wanda hurriedly said, "I mean...... I mean...... Maybe you don't have to do it all alone, that sounds too lonely. Maybe you can find someone to talk to and share with. I just feel that no one can live alone, everyone needs company, even if you ......"
Her voice grew quieter and quieter, and at last she simply stopped. She slipped out of her mouth without thinking about it, but as soon as she said it, she suddenly realized if her words were a little overstepped, a little too suggestive......
Wanda couldn't help but feel a little scared to see his reaction...... But to be honest, there's even a little bit of expectation.
But I don't know if it's lucky, he doesn't seem to hear any hints (or even if he does, he doesn't care).
"Thank you for your concern." He said lightly, "But I'm fine." ”
"Oh."
Wanda was relieved, but seemed to be a little disappointed. She packed her things, got up and walked out.