Chapter 250: The Vanishing Captain
"Where is Captain Rogers now?" Alexander Pierce ignored the treacherous atmosphere among the crowd and asked straight to the heart of the matter. As a key figure in the captive's confession, it is natural that he should be present in this situation.
"I don't know, we contacted the captain as soon as we interrogated, but we couldn't get in touch at all." Maria Hill frowned. That's what she's always been worried about.
"When did you lose your connection?" Alexander Pierce asked again.
"Just today, after Director Fury's accident." Maria Hill collected her mood and tried to report as calmly and objectively as possible.
"What about his residence? Do you say that you did not send for him? His residence, his frequented memorials, and lectures from retired veterans on how to adjust to war syndrome and psychological trauma? Alexander Pierce obviously also knows something about the captain, a figure who has reawakened after decades, after all, as a symbol of the American spirit, the whereabouts of the captain after awakening are almost protected and valued by many secret services.
"We looked, but there was no one at his residence. The memorial halls, lectures, boxing rings, and even the security camp with Storm shares are all places he usually visits. Without a trace of him, it was as if he had disappeared. Maria Hill had no choice but to spread her hands.
"The captain was seen yesterday in these places, and S.H.I.E.L.D. AGENT Carter, who was stationed near his house, and as far as we know, the captain has no plans to travel far away right now." Phil Coulson picked up.
"Contact him as soon as possible, I need Captain Rogers to return to S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters for questioning." Alexander Pierce commanded:
"I said," Tony Stark, who had taken off his armor and was dressed neatly in a handmade suit, frowned, his eyes wandering back and forth on the faces of the people around him, "You can't really do this attack by the captain, right?" What about motivation? In my opinion, inside the Avengers. Aside from your own people in the bureau, the one who supports and obeys Nick the most is the captain. He's going to do something to Nick?
Although I don't like Nick or the captain's personality, I still have some faith in him as a person. He couldn't do such a thing. Nor do I think he had the ability to plan and mobilize such a well-thought-out attack. ”
"No one firmly believes that the captain did it, Mr. Stark." Alexander Pierce Pierce took over before Maria Hill and them, turned to look at Tony on the side and said, "Even if the prisoner's confession is not good for the captain now. But until irrefutable evidence emerges, none of us will doubt that Captain Rogers is a man who has made significant contributions to the country. ”
"We just wanted to find him and ask him about it routinely. It was a terrible attack, and the communication requirements of both Mr. President and the World Security Council almost burst my phone. I know what they want to say and what they want without them saying it! ”
"At the moment when the bill was just officially introduced, there was such an attack immediately, and many people were jumping in anger. We believe Captain Rodgers, but since he has been implicated in this incident, we need to make routine inquiries about him. Here's the process. It doesn't change because of who the other person is. ”
"Minister Pierce is right, no matter what, we have to find the captain first." Maria Hill nodded in approval.
"Is there any more information to report? If so, please say quickly, I believe that those in the World Security Council have reached a limit in their tolerance of my delay in meeting time, and I do not want to waste my time with them on verbal arguments and condemnation. Alexander Pearce took out his phone once more and looked at it, snapped the communication request, and looked around. Finally asked.
"Actually, a few days ago. Director Fury seems to have had some disputes with the captain. Jasper Sitwell, who was on the side, raised his hand high, he nervously glanced at the crowd who were all looking at him, and continued calmly: "It seems that because of the Superhero Registration Act, many people saw the captain who left in a hurry. In the past, when the captain left, Director Fury would always give him a ride, but this time he didn't. ”
Jasper Sitwell's words were quickly met with nods of approval from many of the agents present. These subtle places may often be ignored by ordinary people, consciously or unconsciously. But for those of them who have undergone rigorous agent training, they care a lot about these subtleties. Even after a few days, it's not surprising that someone remembers some anomalies.
"Is there more?" Alexander Pierce asked: "That still doesn't say anything. Even I used to have arguments and unhappiness with Nick when I got along with them. I'll admit he's not a lovable person. ”
Agent Jasper Sitwell shook his head.
"It's best to find out what Nick and the captain were talking about, and what they were arguing about. If Nick hadn't deleted the sound log. I think you'll be able to find it. I remember that the building was full of these devices for collecting sounds and monitoring outsiders, and Nick was leading by example! Truth be told, it's not a place to feel comfortable. ”
Alexander Pierce's cell phone rang tenaciously again, and it had been ringing again and again since Pierce arrived. Alexander Pierce glanced at the screen of his phone, this time he did not hang up in a hurry, but nodded to Maria Hill and turned to leave, but after taking a few steps, as if thinking of something, he turned around and pointed at Maria Hill with the finger holding the phone, reminding: "Also, it is best for you to decide who will be the next director as soon as possible." Before the World Security Council dispatches airborne, and before the government and the military intervene. ”
With that, Alexander Pierce connected his phone and sped away with his people while talking to the other side of the phone. He needed to get back to his workplace as soon as possible to attend the meeting of the World Security Council, which had been postponed for a long time because of his investigation.
After Alexander Pierce left, Meng Ao and Tony Stark also took their leave. In this situation, although they have the right to stay or participate in the upcoming internal meetings of S.H.I.E.L.D., as senior advisors of S.H.I.E.L.D., the two of them have no intention of staying at this time.
Meng Ao and Tony Stark simply said goodbye and left, leaving only a group of high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agents such as Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on the field. (To be continued......)