Chapter 7: The Undercurrents of the Conference
Hearing this, Pierce raised his eyebrows, but he quickly adjusted back, and no one noticed it, but his eyes could still see the fluctuations in his heart.
Others didn't know what was different about that base, but he knew it all too well.
Because that base has been completely infiltrated by their Hydra.
Being told by Nick Fury that Superman's behavior is really a bit intriguing, is it really giving them a warning about Hydra?
Pierce had a lot of thoughts in his heart, and secretly rethought his countermeasures.
That's when it happened.
The congressman, who didn't know that the barracks outside was their own Hydra, slapped the table and objected loudly.
"No, a dangerous factor like Superman can't stay for a moment, I strongly recommend that it be eradicated as soon as possible."
"I don't know what you think, Director Pierce."
After that, Councillor Stern looked at Pierce, but he did what Pierce signaled, and in his view, Pierce would not object.
"Recently, after our efforts, Rogers has woken up."
Pierce didn't answer directly, but talked about the American team, and then the conversation changed.
"The strength of superman is obvious to all, just one person can destroy a military camp, such a strong man, the price we have to pay to deal with him is unimaginable."
"So I think Fury is right, you can't target it directly, you can let Rogers investigate privately first."
With that, Pierce glanced at Councillor Stern and asked him to support his words.
Here Nick Fury obviously sighed, he has always been unwilling to use coercive methods to force others, and he can solve it like this, of course he couldn't agree more.
And Stern, who was on the other side, was stunned at this time and couldn't say a word.
He didn't expect his own Pierce to defect temporarily, and he didn't know how to deal with it.
But Hydra's status is very hierarchical, and Pierce, as his superior, has no right to oppose it.
Thinking of this, he adjusted his expression and nodded and said.
"In that case, let's listen to Director Pierce."
There was no domineering rebuke for Superman's crimes just now on his face.
Seeing that the matter was settled, Nick Fury said and hung up the communicator, and Pierce led Coulson away.
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Entrance to the Capitol.
Agent Hitwell was leading a black man in a colonel's suit.
"What the hell is Congressman Stern looking for me?"
The black colonel asked, a little confused.
"I don't know, you'll find out later, Colonel Rod."
Agent Hitwell shook his head and continued to lead Rhodes forward.
After a while, Rhodes was ushered to the door of the conference room, and Agent Hittwell opened the door and entered.
"Oh, Colonel Rod, what a spirit, come here."
As soon as he entered, Rod saw Stern, who was in the main position, waving enthusiastically.
"Mr. Councillor, may I ask you what is the matter?"
Rod stepped forward and saluted and asked
The councillor nodded and said.
"Colonel Rod, we know that you know Mr. Tony Stark best."
"So here's a task for you, which is to get Stark's steel suit back and dedicate it to the country to help us better maintain world peace."
He had just received instructions from Hydra headquarters to get Iron Man's suit as soon as possible, so he immediately thought of Rode, who had a good personal relationship with Tony.
"Huh?"
Rod was stunned for a moment, and then said with an embarrassed expression.
"Although I have some friendship with Tony, I know his temper, and it is definitely not possible to ask for his steel suit."
"It's a task I can't accomplish."
The rejected parliamentarian's face was a little unpleasant, and his eyes gestured to Hitwell.
Hitwell, who was also a Hydra spy, understood the meaning and spoke up.
"Our casualty has increased exponentially in recent years in combat and missions, and the appearance of this steel suit is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity, and with it, our casualty rate will definitely be significantly reduced."
Seeing a hint of hesitation on Rod's face, Stern struck while the iron was hot and persuaded him.
"I know this is difficult to do, but only you are the most likely to complete it, and this is a great thing for the country and the people, I hope you, as a soldier of a country, think about it seriously."
As soon as these words came out, Rhodes hesitated a little, if it was for their own selfish interests, Rhodes would definitely refuse without hesitation, but when it came to the country and the people, the military uniform on his body made him hesitate a little.
He thought about it for a moment and said reluctantly.
"Then I'll try, but I'm not sure it will work."
The councillor nodded, not saying anything, he also knew Tony Stark's stinky temper, and he didn't have much hope himself.
At that moment, there was another movement at the door.
……
When Rod and the councillor heard the sound, they saw a somewhat thin man, wearing glasses, and looking a little cunning, walking towards this direction.
"Quick, Mr. Justin Hammer, our weapons expert, you're here."
Members waved in a warm manner.
Compared to an unruly genius like Iron Man, an easy-to-control arms dealer like Hammer is more in line with their Hydra's heart.
Rhodes was a little surprised to see Hammer, not knowing what he was here for.
"Oh, Colonel Rhodes, Mr. Councillor, hello."
Hammer came in and greeted him with some pompous greetings, and then asked the councillor with some confusion.
"I don't know, what are you looking for me?"
Seeing Hammer's attitude, the councillor was even more satisfied, and said directly.
"I came to you this time, mainly to ask you how the research progress of the steel suit is."
Hearing this, Hammer couldn't help but straighten his waist, shook the sides of his suit, and then said proudly.
"Progress can be described as very rapid."
"It's not quite as human as Stark's steel suit, but we can already make remote-controlled unmanned armors."
"But there is still a lack of the most critical micro-reactor technology, and we can't solve this anytime soon."
"I can guarantee that with the miniature nuclear reactor technology, our HammerTech remote-controlled Warframe will be much more powerful than Stark's steel suit."
Hearing this, the councillor and the people around him looked at each other a few times and nodded.
Then the few people exchanged ears and discussed, and finally they all looked at Rod's side.
Hammer saw that everyone was looking at Rod, and he couldn't help but look at Rod, with some confusion in his eyes.
He didn't know why everyone looked at Rhodes, could it be that looking at Rhodes would solve the reactor problem.
Rod had a faint bad premonition in his heart, looked left and right, and finally found out in despair that they were all looking at himself.