Chapter 55: The identity of the protagonist

The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a while.

Oakes didn't expect that Nick Fury, who was the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., would directly show his dissatisfaction with the Council in front of his advisor!

And after saying this, Nick Fury ignored Oakes' surprised face, as if he had just complained about the moldy patty in the burger for lunch.

Unfortunately, Oakes knew that there really was a moldy patty in the council's five-tier burger.

Even S.H.I.E.L.D.'s burger delivery workers are actually part-time toilet cleaners.

"I know you're not used to the U.S. government and military, but in any country, you face similar problems.

It's just that because the United States is the founding place of S.H.I.E.L.D., we will be more tolerant of them, so they are more unscrupulous.

But no matter what you want to do, if you have your eyes on the world, then you need a world-class background.

And the value of a world-class background, even if it is a transaction, how much is it worth, Mr. Advisor? ”

Fury maintained the sense of pressure of leaning forward, and looked coldly at the thoughtful Oakes:

"Your ideals are very noble, and they are related to the future of human existence, but what I value more is the present-

Whether it is the development of science and technology or the protection of nature, it is people-oriented, and the ultimate goal is for the survival and development of human beings.

There's a lot more you don't know, but I can tell you that humans are far more fragile than nature, and if they don't protect themselves, they've even played to death several times! ”

"Well, I can't argue with that."

Oakes nodded slightly, no matter what, Nick Fury's belief in protecting humanity was rock solid.

He has indeed put himself on a global level, with a world-class identity, a world-class sense of responsibility, and a world-class skill – including by any means.

"So, Mr. Protector of the World, as you yourself just said."

Oakes looked at Nick Fury, who was awe-inspiring and had a posture of "daring to be the first in the world", but was not affected, but asked a sharp question:

"When a knife is held in a person's hand, can the knife still decide whether to defend or attack?

When S.H.I.E.L.D. needed to protect the world, the Council became a knife bearer.

So when your planned Avengers need to protect the world, will S.H.I.E.L.D., and the council at the top, become its knife bearers?

If I can believe that you, Nick Fury, are fighting to protect the world, how can I trust that your own council, which is not interested in it, would allow such a group of dangerous people who are 'beyond human specifications' to operate freely? ”

Oakes leaned forward, in the same posture as Fury:

"And Mr. World Protector, how can you be sure and certain that such a group of unruly outlaws will honestly follow your instructions and be the knife in your hand?"

The two of them remained in the same position, and the air in the middle of their eyes seemed to freeze.

In the middle of the moment, Nick Fury smiled, and Oakes smiled at the same time.

"Looks like I'm not looking at the wrong person."

The two returned to their normal sitting positions at the same time, and Nick Fury even applauded slightly:

"Although you are fifteen years younger than Stark, I have the feeling that your age needs to be reversed."

Oakes said that this guy is quite accurate, Tony is almost forty years old this year, and Oakes has been about the same age in his two lives combined.

In a trance, it has been ten years since I came to this world.

"You can think of and question me this, which means that you have the qualifications to join the Avengers, which Stark does not have at the moment."

Fury's words made Oakes pout:

"The fact that you can complain about the council in front of me shows that your idea of protecting world peace is not pedantic, at least your actions are not completely controlled by politicians."

After a wave of business blows, the atmosphere completely eased.

For Oakes, S.H.I.E.L.D. can't join, and to join is to be controlled by others.

But the Avengers are different, strictly speaking, S.H.I.E.L.D. is not its leader, and the Council is not.

"The Avengers, not part of the S.H.I.E.L.D. subordinate sequence."

After the two sides reached some basic consensus, Nick Fury finally really told his idea:

"In my vision, this is an independent 'self-managing team,' with S.H.I.E.L.D. providing intelligence, equipment support, mission objectives, and most importantly, identifying the Avengers."

His expression became serious, and before Oaks, no one had even heard of the details of his plan, let alone the essence of the team:

"Regardless of status, age, or ability, the Avengers must share a common goal and belief – to keep the planet and humanity safe.

The Avengers are equal to each other, have no superiority or subordinate relationship with each other, and reach an agreement through communication and make decisions together.

So, I, the head of S.H.I.E.L.D., including the Council, can't decide how they act. ”

Fury looked at the thoughtful Oakes, and the other party was not as surprised as he imagined:

"The 'protagonist identity' stems from autonomy and decision-making power, the most effective incentive method in the world, is the most effective guarantee for the team's cohesion and sense of responsibility.

For example, Stark, who decided to make the world no longer have weapons and gave up weapon production, and the development of the Iron Armor made him decide to use his superhero identity to expand his influence in a high-profile way-

In the process, he is the protagonist who proves his philosophy to the world, enjoying a sense of identity and self-certification. ”

"Another example is you, Mr. Consultant, your ideal allows you to do environmental research and public welfare for the future of mankind -

In the process, you are the protagonist and enjoy the satisfaction of exploring the truth and creating the future with your own hands.

In other words, any person with ideals is the same-

But a good protagonist must be good at cooperation, and even he can be willful, but he will definitely do great things beyond the level of 'just to complete the task' for the ultimate ideal. ”

Having said all this, Nick Fury also seems to feel that he is a little emotional today.

With his poisonous tongue personality that likes sarcasm, he will actually reveal his hidden ideas in front of this young man......

Not only because this guy with incredible healing abilities will be the most important guarantee for this ideal team, but also because of ......

Every question he has asked himself is a question he has been questioning himself for more than ten years since the birth of the concept of "Avenger"!

"One last question."

Oakes' voice brought Fury's attention back together:

"What?"

"In a team where everyone is the protagonist, if there are two or more opposing mindsets, how do you resolve the conflict between them?"

Fury looked at the red-haired young man who seemed to want to see through him, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., who claimed to hold countless secrets, and even was a secret himself, and for a while, the corners of his mouth turned up:

"Originally, I could only hope for the consciousness of the protagonists, and when necessary, I would use this life to stimulate this consciousness."

He laughed:

"But now, it seems like a better way is right in front of my eyes."

Looking at Fury's big white teeth, thinking of this black bald man and a certain agent's situation of "not being able to die anymore but still being able to get up and jump", Oakes rubbed his forehead and sighed:

"Okay, I'll ...... Hang on to your name, but don't bother me if it's not a big deal. ”