(The cheeky author came to beg for clicks, for recommendations, for collections, for tickets, for all kinds of support (ㄒoㄒ)//)

According to Grant's thoughts, as the leader of a special operations squad, Coulson will definitely not be the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Therefore, the most likely person to become the director of the bureau should be Maria Hill, right? After all, he was a disciple of Nick Fury's protégé, Coulson, and even if there was something he didn't want to know, someone would take the initiative to tell him. So, he knew about Ciel's sharp methods and his exploits to S.H.I.E.L.D.

It's just that this time Grant was wrong. After all, only a handful of people like him know about Hill's resume through various informal channels. In S.H.I.E.L.D., a secretive organization based on mission management, Hill, the commander who spent most of his time at headquarters, was destined to be ignored by most people. At this point, Hill's position has an inherent disadvantage - there is a Nick Fury above to coordinate the overall situation, and the next to directly order the low-level agents is Phil Coulson, Victoria Hand, and other eighth-level agents - the main person in charge of the big project, or simply the lower five, six, or seven. In this way, there are naturally not many people who know Ciel's name or deeds. Add to that the fact that some people are fanning the flames, and the results speak for themselves.

You know, there were a lot of people who were unhappy with Nick Fury at the beginning. As Fury's "descendant", coupled with his lack of fame, it is almost impossible for Maria Hill to get to that position.

So when Banner said the name of the new director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Grant was very surprised for a moment, but he was instantly relieved.

"'Victoria Hand,' it seems to be the name." Banner put it this way, "I heard that this lady choked Stark as soon as she came on stage. ”

Probably a rare sight to see one of the top rich and handsome on the planet deflated, Banner and Betty both laughed.

Grant also smiled. Then he said to the two of them seriously: "Han De is a person whose ability is no less than that of Hill. But she has a flaw in her personality - too strong. You Avengers can be considered independent. standing, but after all, it was also brokered by S.H.I.E.L.D. And in some ways, you can't get away from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s support. Therefore, when you negotiate with Han De, you must pay attention to proportion. ”

"That's none of my business, I'm not a diplomat for the Avengers." Banner said with a laugh. "You'll have to say that to the captain or Stark. Besides, we still have you, a S.H.I.E.L.D. expert! ”

I don't know if Banner really can't hear it or if he did it on purpose. But Betty was a little sensitive and asked directly.

"'You guys'. Grant, aren't you going to come back? You're the Elder State of the Alliance! ”

Grant wasn't impressed by Betty's claims.

"'Patriarch', hehe." He sneered at the two pairs of eyes on the other side, then shook his head, "Except for Natasha and Skye." And the two of you, I guess no one in the alliance wants me back, right? Besides, even if I go back, do you think I'll be able to work well with Stark, Thor, Hawkeye, and the captain? ”

Finally, he added: "A real team needs to trust each other. But there was no such thing between me and them. ”

Betty and Banner looked at each other.

"If you don't return, probably Black Widow and Black Rose will be leaving the Avengers. Then we ......"

"You don't need to leave. The Alliance cannot do without you, and humanity needs you. Grant interrupted Betty, "You're not like Natasha and Skye. Besides. Even if the two of them want to break away from the Avengers, I will persuade them...... All right. I am not in a position to see them yet. Maybe you can help me persuade them. ”

Betty didn't refuse, she didn't agree, but said, "I thought you'd let them follow you." ”

"Now it's not a question of selfishness or greatness, it's a matter of how we need to defend our turf. I'll do it, and that's not going to change because of my relationship with Stark. It's just that I feel like I can't fit into a group with them anymore. That's why I quit. Natasha and Skye are not the same. It's more efficient and safer for them to stay in the league than if they were to follow me alone. ”

I see. This reason is quite reasonable. Banner was relieved.

"Without you, the strength of the alliance will be greatly reduced."

This is no small problem. But......

"I suppose Captain America and Stark have plans to recruit new people, right?"

Banner made eye contact with Betty again. Then nodded.

In fact, after the media learned that Captain America, Stark and Saul teamed up to trap Grant, the Avengers, the world's first alliance composed of the strongest human beings, will be criticized from time to time. Even if not in terms of strength, Captain America and Stark need to regain public trust first. In this regard, recruiting superheroes with a certain reputation among the people is the best way.

Of course, this was again proposed by Stark. Just like Grant commented, the American team is an excellent battlefield commander for a while, and can even act as a campaign commander. However, he was never a qualified leader. In this regard, Tony Stark, who is more bold and far-sighted, has an advantage.

And so it was settled.

The first one they locked on was Spider-Man's best friend, or the former best friend - the second generation of Green Goblin Harry Osborne.

At this point, Grant also remembered that in the new timeline, Spider-Man could be the same as him, and he was the first batch of Avengers members. But to recruit the Green Goblin?

Listening to Grant express his dissent, Banner, who had the same idea, was also quite helpless. However, this matter has already been decided by Team America and Iron Man. The two also vouched for Osborne. According to Banner, Team America and Stark also thought a lot about it at that time, and finally the former personally went to the headquarters of the Osborne Group and offered Harry Osborne some bait - among them, S.H.I.E.L.D. and Stark Industries helped the Osborne Group and Harry Osborne himself. Of course, the second generation of Green Goblins did not become as crazy as his father, and that is the premise. And now, he is already a member of the Avengers.

Also on the watch list are the Fantastic Four, who are also in New York - New York is really full of disasters. This time, it was Tony Stark who came to the door in person. Probably out of sympathy between scientists, Mr. Fantastic Reed Richards and Stark quickly met each other. Aside from Mr. Fantastic, the invisible woman Susan Storm has little to say about joining the Avengers. Although Bengrim, the stone man, has a slight complaint about getting along with outsiders because of his appearance, it is not unacceptable. But Johnny Thunderbolt, the face of the Fantastic Four, is very disgusted by this. He said that the Fantastic Four are famous and powerful enough, so it's good to go it alone.

The matter was put on hold for the time being.

Originally, Stark and Team America wanted to find some mutants. However, mutants rarely appear except for those in groups. Even if S.H.I.E.L.D. is helping, it can't compare to Professor X......

So for the time being, there are those people in the Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Hulk, Red Giant, Spider-Man, Green Goblin. If Natasha and Skye don't quit, there will be exactly ten of them.

After a brief discussion about the members of the Avengers and alternates, Banner brought the conversation back. He looked at Grant and asked, "There's definitely going to be a big battle next, and it's not a good choice to go it alone." Or do you already have some plans? ”

Faced with this question, Grant smiled helplessly.

"We'll see when the time comes. Maybe I'll take a fancy to that force at this meeting and add it to it. I heard that Hydra is coming, so maybe that's a good idea! (To be continued......)