It is important for a veteran agent to maintain a good daily routine.

This not only makes people energetic, but also saves agents from a lot of unnecessary troubles, such as Alexander Pierce, who is 67 years old this year, the current head of the International Security Council and the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., still maintains the habits of his youth at this old age.

"Fury, I have something to tell you today. ”

The gray-haired, but energetic old man sat in Fury's office, and the latter's always indifferent face showed a rare smile, and he propped his hands on the table, looking at his old leader.

"Say, Pierce, is it a business or a private matter?"

Thirty years ago, when Fury was only a Level 6 agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Alexander Pierce was already a high-level leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., and he had a unique vision for Fury's potential and placed him in a very important position despite public opinion.

Through this kind of promotion and self-struggle, Fury eventually became the current director of S.H.I.E.L.D., although for a senior agent, personal feelings are fatal at some moments, but as long as he is a human being, he can't get rid of the shackles of this feeling, and Fury is the same.

"Of course it's business... If it's a private matter, I'll ask you out to the bar after you get off work and find two chicks to accompany you. ”

Pierce laughed, took out a box of quaint cigars from his arms, and threw it to Fury: "I heard that you have recently become addicted to smoking, this is not good, Fury, if it is in the lurking, it will reveal your location, but you don't need to go out on duty now, so I always have to share my treasured good things with good friends." ”

Fury unceremoniously threw the cigar into the drawer, and he shrugged:

"You didn't say that the other day, I remember 2 days ago, you angrily pointed at me in the face and called me a traitor. ”

"Oh my God, don't talk about that again. ”

With a look of remorse and disgust on his face, Pierce waved his hand:

"Who would have thought that the old Sam, who has served S.H.I.E.L.D. for 27 years, would actually be a Hydra man, he deceived me for 27 years, and almost made a big mistake, damn it, it's disgusting! I go out for a morning jog every day, followed by 7 agents, speaking of, Fury, why is our young agent's basic skills so poor that I can find out at a glance. ”

Old Sam is Pierce's assistant, a senior civilian agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and in the investigation a few days ago, Agent Hill determined the source of the command for the weapon projection of the previous Helicarrier, which was issued by this senior agent in the name of Pierce, and he hid it well, and even provoked the confrontation between Pierce and Fury.

Older people will always subconsciously protect the people around them, but after the final results are in, Pierce accepts the cruel reality that his assistant is a Hydra agent with an ugly face, and voluntarily resigns and undergoes a 5-month quarantine investigation.

Fury was actually relieved by this result, although he gave the order to investigate Pierce, he also didn't want to believe that the veteran who had followed the legendary agent Carter Page to establish S.H.I.E.L.D. would be an undercover agent for Hydra.

Of course, we all know what the truth of the matter is, but unfortunately we can't break the fourth wall and tell poor Fury, right?

"Actually, I sent 8 of them, and I finally got through one of them, didn't I?"

Fury smiled:

"Okay, Pierce, you and I both know that this investigation is just to silence those people in Congress, and I don't want you to be stained, so let's talk about business now, it must be a very troublesome thing to work for you. ”

"First of all, about the current situation in New York. ”

Pierce's expression became serious, as a person who has been in a high position for a long time, he has his own momentum when he is serious, and he looks at Fury:

"The last document I dealt with before leaving office was a request from the New York City Hall asking S.H.I.E.L.D. to cooperate with the NYPD, the FBI, and other agencies to eliminate other forces that are causing the current chaos in New York, including but not limited to Hydra, the Ten Rings, the Devils, and other mutant militant groups and "superheroes" who are unwilling to abide by the law. ”

As he said the last few words, Pierce smiled disdainfully, his fingers flicking across the table in front of him:

"The conflict between the Devil's Gang and the Ten Rings Gang half a month ago and the events of Hell's Kitchen even more years ago, these things have made the citizens question the credibility of the government, especially after the new president takes office, we have to show our strength. ”

"I know you have some secret agreements with the Devils, Fury. ”

Pierce rubbed his chin and whispered, "I also know that our current focus is to deal with the corrosion of Hydra within S.H.I.E.L.D., but this matter is related to the development of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the next few years, so I hope you can assign some forces to participate in it." ”

Fury's face was embarrassed, he thought for a moment, and asked:

"The Ten Rings Gang in New York has already existed in name only, Hydra aside, these guys are more used to hiding in the dark, so it's the Devils Gang to deal with on the surface, right? But it's the hardest bone to gnaw, their leader Cyber Hawke is a hard and soft person, and he also serves as another identity, the leader of the mutants on the surface, if forcibly expelled, I am afraid that he will be desperate to cause an unprecedented mutant riot. ”

"So that's the second reason I'm here. ”

Pierce took a document from his bag and placed it on Fury's desk:

"The International Security Council adopted a draft yesterday, and even though I have left office, they have sent it to me, and I think it will be useful to you in this situation. ”

Fury took it in his hand and only glanced at it, and the only eye widened.

"They're going to repeal the Mutant Registration Act? Is that so strange, when did those politicians become so enlightened?"

In the face of Fury's questioning, Pierce spread his hands:

"Mutants are making such a big deal in Mexico, and the international leaders are not blind, and in the current situation, we will definitely not be able to start a war against Mexico, which will only make the mutants who already have a tendency to unite more united, so cutting meat with a soft knife is a better way to deal with it. ”

Without the oppression from the government, Cyber Hawke's spirit of "self-preservation" would have been a dead letter, as he said, in fact, most mutants want a quiet life, and I think it is better for the government to complete this mission. ”

Pierce narrowed his eyes:

"Professor Charles is a better partner for Biber Hawke, isn't he? a sheep led by a lion and a lion led by a sheep, tsk, the old fable is a reality today, it's ironic, I think it's not going to be hard to convince Professor Charles, right?"

Fury nodded, but as the head of an intelligence and operations organization, he had always considered the problem comprehensively, and after a dozen seconds of silence, he asked:

"Is it just to get them out of New York? or to go further?"

"No!

Pierce coughed lightly: "Regarding the current key work, I have the same opinion as you, Fury, our internal hydra is the biggest problem, after the integration of resources is completed, the Devils Gang except for Cyber Hawk are easy to deal with." ”

"Also, work to pay attention to the method, Fury. ”

The former director said in the tone of a person who has come from the past: "When we followed Ms. Peggy to clean up internal corruption, we didn't make this stormy appearance... Do you know how many anonymous complaints I've received from S.H.I.E.L.D. employees in recent months? I know you're doing it for the good of the country, but making such a brutal internal strife between friend and foe worries ordinary people. ”

Fury was silent, of course he knew what the recent internal review of S.H.I.E.L.D. had been, and even many important actions had been forced to stop, but the problem was that if it didn't continue, all the work ahead would be in vain.

"What do you mean..."

"In another way, Fury, the internal audit should look like an internal audit... There's no point in making it known to everyone. ”

Pierce leaned back on the couch and rubbed the corners of his forehead, he muttered for a moment, and whispered:

"I'm old, Fury... You will continue to lead S.H.I.E.L.D. for a long time to come, and your reputation cannot be destroyed like this, so leave this matter to me, let your unranked agents cooperate with me, and all the participants will be selected by you, and the review work will be taken underground... No one pays attention to an old man who has stepped down, does it?"

"Hmm..."

Fury's fingers swirled around the table, suspecting that anyone was an agent instinct, but Pierce had just passed the scrutiny, combined with his absolute innocence, a history of being a hero of the United States, and his experience of following legendary Agent Lady Peggy as she purged corruption within the government 30 years ago.

The most important thing is that Pierce has made it clear that all personnel are left to Fury's own choice, and he is only responsible for the review of the general direction, which is enough to eliminate any black-box operations, and Fury still has a lot of trust in Agent Hill's ability to work.

"Well, that's going to bother you again, Pierce. ”

Alexander Pierce narrowed his eyes, he shrugged his shoulders, and said indifferently: "I said it all, I am old, and even the infinite formula can't fill my energy, so the future is destined to belong to you young people, besides, everything is for our great cause, we are the fire bearers who walk in the dark, guard the light of more people, and usher in the new world of the future." ”

He lowered his head and said with some emotion:

"I've been aware of this for a long time. ”

Twenty minutes later, Pierce walked out of Fury's office in a relaxed manner, and as a person who was still under quarantine investigation, he looked at the young agent following behind him, shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and as he walked into the elevator, he saw the iconic bald head.

The pale Agent Sylvie glanced at Pierce, who nodded knowingly, and a few minutes later, in the silent parking lot, Mr. Pierce said to the agent following him:

"Young man, help me buy a box of cigars, I want a classic!"

He took out his wallet and was about to give money, but the young agent behind him hurriedly declined, strode out, and looked at what kind of joke, although this big guy was reviewing, didn't you see that Mr. Director also greeted him with a smile?

"Ahem"

Pierce, who was left alone, coughed, and a moment later, Agent Hilvet walked out of hiding, holding a black lockbox in his hand, and handed it to Pierce, Agent Hilwether looked a little pained:

"I'm sorry, sir, but all the 14 brothers I brought with me to cover my departure..."

"Don't care, the necessary sacrifices are acceptable for the sake of great causes. ”

Pierce opened the lockbox and saw the black steel scroll inside, and he looked at Hilvert: "Can you determine the authenticity?"

"Yes! Cyber Hawk has searched almost a third of Gotham for this thing, and our traces and cryptography experts have confirmed this, sir, do you need me to find them?"

Hilwett offered to ask, but Pierce hesitated, and after a moment, he shook his head:

"No, Hilvet, I have more important things for you to do... You go to this address tomorrow and find Mr. Daniel, he is a senior cadre of the organization like me, he is involved in more mysterious work, and he has some things to do in the past two days. ”

Pierce patted Hilvert on the shoulder, accentuating his voice:

"Do your job well, you've proven what you're capable of, and as long as Daniel approves me, I can put you in a more important position. ”

"Yes! all for our great cause!"

Agent Hilvet's face was firm, and as he was leaving, the two guys affiliated with S.H.I.E.L.D. whispered in unison:

“Hail Hydra！！”