171. Aftermath
After experiencing a crucial battle that threatens the survival of human civilization, the defenders of the Earth have a special affection for each other, whether they are members of S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, Kama Taj, or stragglers.
Based on this, the first ten minutes of the symposium in the ruins were harmonious, but when the topic came to the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, the atmosphere at the scene became tense.
Tony Stark makes no secret of his coveting of the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, and he openly asks to take over this super energy source from S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agent Coulson, who is an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the person in charge of the crater mission in Old Bridge Town, expressed strong dissatisfaction.
Phil Coulson is usually honest, but he has a strong sense of principle, even though Tony Stark has a lot of connections with S.H.I.E.L.D., and even helped S.H.I.E.L.D. deal with difficult problems several times, but when he tried to possess the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, Coulson still flatly refused.
Tony Stark smiled helplessly, and said to Coulson: "Agent Coulson, please think carefully about the current situation - after the battle of Old Bridge Town, S.H.I.E.L.D. suffered heavy losses, Nick Fury's whereabouts are unknown, according to Xiu's description, S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy has also been hit hard, Xiu, you can tell me about the situation of S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy." ”
Rosho didn't want to make things worse for Agent Coulson, but he felt that there was something that Agent Coulson needed to know.
"Loki attacked S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy, and since S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy is working on the Cosmic Cube program, there are a large number of senior agents on the scene. Agent Garrett was killed by Loki's own hands, and Agents Alexander Pierce and Agent Sitwell surrendered on the spot, as witnessed by other agents and academics at the Academy. ”
After hearing the news, Coulson lowered his head, since he joined S.H.I.E.L.D., the organization had never faced such a grim situation.
Tony Stark walked up to Coulson and gently patted his old friend on the shoulder.
"Phil, I'm really interested in the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, and I'm not going to hide it, I've been thinking about this treasure since the early days. But I'm by no means taking advantage of the fire to rob, and I won't use the Cosmic Cube for personal gain, the reason why I want to take over the Cosmic Cube is that I think S.H.I.E.L.D. is now taking care of itself and has no extra energy to protect this energy, and secondly, I want to use the Cosmic Cube to better protect the earth, after all, you have also seen that the earth is no longer an island in the universe, and alien friends have come one after another......"
"I see what you mean......" Coulson was still undecided, and he hesitated to look at the flickering cosmic cube not far away.
"I shouldn't have intervened in this matter, but Agent Coulson, I don't think the current S.H.I.E.L.D. has the ability to protect the Cosmic Rubik's Cube." At this time, the Ancient One Mage, who was sitting not far away, spoke, "It may be a better choice to transfer the Cosmic Rubik's Cube to Mr. Stark. ”
"Thank you, mage." Stark nodded his head in acknowledgment, "This is also my original intention, to better protect the Cosmic Rubik's Cube." ”
After that, he looked back at Coulson: "Phil, I won't possess the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, and I won't take it over in the name of a private person, so okay, I'll temporarily keep the Cosmic Rubik's Cube in the name of the Avengers, protect it from being plundered by alien invaders, and at the same time develop it to protect the earth from the invaders, how about it?" ”
Coulson finally faltered: "That sounds reasonable. ”
"Very well, then we'll make up our minds." Tony Stark said with a smile, then turned to Rosho, Fitz, Professor Servig, and Jane.
"Ladies and gentlemen, if you are willing to show your face, I will prepare a cosmic cube laboratory for you in Stark Tower, and I promise you that the conditions of the new laboratory will crush the laboratories here in all directions."
At this time, the black widow walked straight up to Stark, looked up at him and said in a deep voice, "Hey! Stark, if you want to take the Cosmic Cube from S.H.I.E.L.D., then you have to make sure to get Hawkeye and Fury back! ”
"I will, of course." Stark hurriedly raised his hands and said in a compromise, "Natasha, Fury and Hawkeye are all my best friends, how could I ignore them?" ”
Luo Xiu has another perspective on this matter: "Agent Romanlov, please rest assured, as long as the Cosmic Cube is in our hands, Director Fury and Hawkeye will soon have a whereabouts." ”
"Why?" Black Widow asked in a deep voice.
"Because Loki covets the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, just like a vulture covets carrion, he will definitely be attracted to the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, and Fury and Hawkeye are his minions, as long as Loki appears, Fury and Hawkeye will also have a whereabout......" Luo Xiu analyzed methodically.
"In that case...... Black Widow immediately decided, "Stark, I'll go to Manhattan with you too." ”
"Huh?" Stark was unexpected, "Looks like you're ready to jump ship from S.H.I.E.L.D. to the Avengers?" ”
"Who says S.H.I.E.L.D. agents can't join the Avengers? You didn't set this rule when your alliance was founded, did you? Black Widow sneered.
"Not really." Stark smiled and shook Black Widow's hand, "Welcome in." ”
Agent Coulson looked depressed: "Mr. Stark, you have gone too far, you just took over the Rubik's Cube of the universe, and even Agent Romanloff took it." ”
Black Widow smiled back at Coulson, "Don't be so sentimental, Phil, I'll be back when I get the Director and Hawkeye back." ”
And at this moment, a scream suddenly came from not far away.
Following the prestige, I saw Zhenma suddenly fall to the ground, holding her forehead with her hands and screaming.
"Leave me alone! Leave me alone! ”
Blue arcs of electricity rolled back and forth on her, and every now and then an electric current sputtered in all directions.
"Be careful, everyone."
The Ancient One mage strode forward, and raised his hand to shoot an arc of light towards Zhenma.
As the light struck Jinma, her pain was visibly relieved, but as if she had been mentally devastated in some way, she curled up on the ground and rolled in the mud and sobbed.
Like a gentle mother, the Ancient One Master leaned over to pick up Zhenma and gently rubbed her trembling body.
"It's alright, kid, it's alright...... "Ancient One mage whispered in his ear.
"Mage, what's wrong with Jenma?" Fitz asked nervously.
Ancient One Mage smiled helplessly: "This is the price of her inheritance of divine blood." ”
After a few minutes, Zhenma finally came back to her senses under the soothing of the Ancient One Mage, but her eyes still flashed with horror, as if she had experienced the most terrifying scene in the world in just a few seconds.
At this time, the Ancient One mage looked into her eyes and asked softly, "Child, would you like to go with me to Kama Taj to practice for a while?" ”