Lex Luthor is missing.

With so many secrets recently stolen from Aegis, and even something like the Earth Stone Code that is enough to make waves in this world, Lex Luthor, as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., is not immune to blame.

But he was missing.

No one knew if he was dead or alive, and he didn't even tell any of his henchmen where he was. There are many people who speculate that he may have absconded in fear of crime, or maybe he has changed his face and is hiding in a corner with a new calculation.

But in any case, the time of Lex Luthor has passed. And Nick Fury came back at the right time, and with the feat of ending Hydra. As it should be, he returned to his former position and took charge of the overall situation of Aegis again. The NSC gang really has no choice, because there is probably no one else in the world today who can hold this position except Nick Fury.

With Fury's vouch, Natasha's wanted notice was quickly revoked, and Hawkeye was released again. However, it would be unrealistic to say that this incident did not have the slightest impact on their close partnership, and it will take time to repair.

Aegis, a floating carrier.

The mothership was hovering low above the sea at a distance of hundreds of meters, and Nick Fury stood alone on the deck, letting the sea breeze stir his wide trench coat, staring intently at the direction of tomorrow in the distance.

Eric landed lightly on the deck behind him.

"I owe you a favor this time." Fury said without looking back, "They gave me the credit, but I know it belongs to you." ”

"Excuse me, I'm not interested in being the head of S.H.I.E.L.D." Eric said lightly, "If you want to take the credit or something, you can take it." Is there any clue about the 'Bishop' guy I asked you to check? ”

"Nope." Fury shrugged: "If your description is that such a person really exists, then he is simply a ghost." There is no record of the existence of such a person, and there is no registration of any villa in the location you specified."

"Is that really the case?"

In fact, he had vaguely guessed that this would be the result before he asked Fury to investigate, and somehow, the bishop left him with such a mysterious image.

"Speaking of which, you're not in a better position than before." Fury said, "Since that battle of Yamozhuo, your identity has been revealed, and your popularity is no less than that of an Avenger. ”

After a pause, he continued, "I think maybe you need a new identity, and in the future, maybe you can also consider joining Aegis directly and becoming our field agent. ”

"No, I'm exempt." Eric said lightly, turning and walking to the edge of the deck.

"I don't need another identity anymore."

With that, he jumped off the deck. A moment later, a circle of waves exploded on the surface of the sea, and an afterimage almost pasted on the water and swept low, stirring up a huge splash.

Eric returned home, and within a few moments, Ruth came to visit.

When Ruth pushed open the door to his bedroom, Eric was packing his belongings in the room. All kinds of necessities are encapsulated in cardboard boxes, and it looks like they are ready to move.

"Ready to go?" Ruth asked.

"yes." Eric didn't look back, and said lightly, "Because it also means that the past has finally come to an end, and the future will be a new beginning." ”

"The troubles you said have finally been solved?"

"Sort of." Eric sighed slightly, "Fifteen years, that's a long time." Although the ending was not too good, it was finally over. ”

As he spoke, he packed another cardboard box and put it on the table.

"This place always reminds me of the past." "And I've decided to look forward." ”

"That sounds good."

Ruth leaned against the door and stared at him for a moment.

"You know, I've been watching your movements since you came back," she said suddenly, a little unspeakable, "you know you've changed a lot, right?" ”

"Yes." Eric stopped what he was doing, slightly distracted.

"Sure enough, is it because of the armor?" Ruth asked, "I always feel like you're going to be more rational in your tasks than you used to be." ”

Eric smiled.

"You mean, ruthless, don't you?"

She didn't deny it.

Eric continued to gather up and said calmly, "Maybe you're right, even I can't be sure if it's not me who is talking to you right now. Maybe one day, I'll really become something else. But even so, that is my path, my future, and I will move forward until that day comes, and I will never regret it. ”

Ruth was stunned, from this man's eyes, she saw incomparable tenacity, without the slightest confusion.

Whether it is right or wrong, he sticks to his own path without confusion, and this rare perseverance makes Eric's image instantly taller in Ruth's eyes. She wasn't a girl who paid much attention to good and evil, and at this time, she only felt that she had a heartfelt admiration for Eric for no reason.

She involuntarily took two steps closer to him.

"In a moment, Raven is coming." He didn't look back, and said calmly to himself, "We made an appointment to go out for supper in the evening." ”

Ruth stopped abruptly in her footsteps, involuntarily revealing a moment of frustration, but quickly returned to normal.

"Really?" She chuckled, "Then I won't bother you." ”

"Ruth."

She was turning around, but was stopped by Eric again.

"Thank you very much this time." Eric said softly, "You are indeed very good at finding out information, and you have been of great help. ”

Ruth stood for a moment, took a deep breath, turned her head, and put on a mischievous smile.

"Don't be too busy thanking you yet, remember what I said? This time, the honorarium can be put aside first, but I didn't say that I would just forget it. I'll keep the account in mind this time, and one day in the future, I'll let you pay it back to me. ”

Eric smiled as well.

"It's a deal."

Ruth smiled with satisfaction and turned to leave.

Minutes after she left, Raven arrived.

"Sorry, I'm late." She entered the door and said, "Because it took a lot of effort to help my aunt, let me help." ”

"Well, then please, help me pack the boxes over there."

"Have you already decided? Where are you moving next? ”

"Well, sort of." Eric took a deep breath and stood up, looking up at the dark starry sky through the window.

"It should be there."

It was the Justice League's watchtower.