Chapter 8: "Small" Tasks

Ryan doesn't trust Sharon very much.

Although he has only just started working as an agent, he seems to have suffered from a lack of trust.

Of course, he prefers to attribute this to Sharon's own reasons, who called her unusual background.

While enjoying the benefits, it is natural to bear the corresponding disadvantages.

The reason why I agree with Sharon's appearance of joining is because after careful consideration, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Ryan is not only a newcomer, but even an outsider in some ways, and it is enough for Sharon to help him establish himself and quickly connect with others.

That night, Ryan took up his place directly in the large flat of the station.

As a vice-captain, his room not only has a living room and bedroom, but also a study and bathroom.

It is not easy to have hundreds of square meters of living space in Washington, D.C., and the Potomac River is outside the window, and there is Potomac Park on the other side, and you can see the Lincoln Memorial and the long Washington Monument when you look up.

The scenery alone is naturally impeccable, and the rest......

Ryan could only laugh and not speak.

He didn't quite understand why aliens always liked to go to New York, when it was more convenient.

The terrain is flat, the view is wide, the location is the core, and the important hub.

To the east, the Atlantic Ocean looks straight to Europe and Africa, to the west, it covers the whole of North America, to the north, everyone loves New York, and to the south, South America has a panoramic view.

Ryan couldn't help but ask: Loki, do you understand strategy?

Pulling back the curtains, Ryan lay in bed and basked in the moon all night.

The next day, eight o'clock.

The main building of the three-curved wing.

Maria Hill, a Level 9 S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, is the result of her current hierarchy of access to intelligence.

"I can see that your assessment results are not the top, but they are still good enough for the position of deputy captain, but given your lack of prior experience, I hope you will be able to read through all the Special Operations Team mission reports that you have allowed access to within your intelligence clearance level in the next two weeks."

As soon as they met, she didn't have any nonsense, and directly assigned Ryan a task.

"Understood."

Although Hill's face is expressionless, it may be because of her appearance, she doesn't look very fierce, just indifferent.

"Before you, no one had ever been transferred directly from another department to the Secret Service as the deputy leader of the operation team, and I think you should be well aware of why."

"Yes."

"That's good, I hope you don't live up to the credit and resume that other people have accumulated over the years, and of course, more importantly, don't let yourself down."

"Yes."

Ciel nodded, turning his head to look at Sharon, "You've finally got your wish." ”

Sharon smiled, bowed his head and said humbly, "I am grateful for the captain's recognition, I believe that my ability will not let him down." ”

"Do you have expectations for her?" Hill asked Ryan suddenly.

Ryan smiled, "No. ”

Suddenly, Sharon glanced at Ryan with frustration and resentment.

Hill would have smiled too.

"Ryan, you'll need to find at least three more people to join you in the next month, so that you can make sure that your team's ability to rebuild won't be zero. Candidates can be members of the public or agents of the bureau. Considering that you have lived in Texas and are not familiar with the headquarters, I can recommend you if you need help, but of course you will still be deducted points. ”

Ryan shook his head and declined: "I want to try it myself first, I read some personnel information yesterday, and it shouldn't be difficult for three people." ”

"Good. But you have to remember that they also have to pass the assessment of the headquarters. ”

"I understand."

Hill seemed to like Ryan's concise response, and the coldness on his face dissipated slightly.

"It's not a task to let you read the mission report just now, it's just my personal suggestion. I remember doing this when I first started in a management and command position, and it helped me very well. After an explanation, Hill suddenly stepped forward and faced Ryan.

Looking at each other, she looked solemn and said, "So, the Ninth Special Operations Group, are you ready to accept your first mission?" ”

Ryan didn't hesitate and immediately nodded: "Always on call." ”

Sharon, who was on the side, was stunned when she heard this, her eyes full of doubts.

It stands to reason that Ryan still has a lot to be familiar with, and according to the rules of the past, he will have to go through at least a week of buffering before he officially starts the mission, and it will also be the kind of task that is specially selected to adapt him to the situation and guide him into the state.

Agents are human beings, and their jobs are more complex and difficult, and even if you already have the ability to do so, your superiors won't allow you to do it overnight.

After all, for S.H.I.E.L.D., completing tasks is always the first criterion, followed by cultivating personnel.

However, Hill didn't pay attention to Sharon's expression.

She was more pleased with Ryan's attitude and reaction.

When the corners of her lips smiled, her eyes softened.

"In my opinion, things are always the best teacher, and no matter how much you read the task report, the gain and experience are not as good as if you personally carried out a task."

Ryan agrees.

Hill turned around and picked up a document from his desk and handed it to Ryan, and said, "To put it simply, this is an investigation mission, because your team only has two people, so you will be temporarily assigned to the team of the interim director, and he will arrange suitable positions and jobs for you, and after you get there, everything will be based on the orders of the investigation director." ”

"Yes!" Ryan and Sharon spoke in unison.

"Then let's go, he's waiting for you at the airport." After a pause, Hill smiled and said, "I wish you all the best, and I'll treat you to dinner when you come back." ”

"Thank you!"

Leaving the room, Ryan opened the folder as he walked, while Sharon quickly stepped forward and pressed the elevator.

The document begins with a briefing note.

Late last night, May 31, 2010, an anomalous atmospheric phenomenon appeared in the sky near the small town of Pointe, New Mexico, and satellite monitoring found a picture similar to the fall of a meteor, and the energy response index was extremely high.

Below the briefing is the mission of the 9th Special Service Operational Group.

Ryan and Sharon are to accompany the Investigation Director of the incident to the investigation and participate in and serve on all subsequent missions, and their command is in the possession of the Director of Adjustment until the event is concluded.

On the surface, this is a "training" arranged by Maria Hill for the two of them, after all, the mission description and content seem simple.

After entering the elevator, Ryan thought for a moment.

After a moment, he handed the document to Sharon and asked, "Do you know this investigation director?" ”

Sharon quickly swept it through, a flash of joy on her face.

"Captain, don't worry, I know him, well, strictly speaking, I'm friends with him."

"Well, what gear do we need to bring?"

"No, this kind of task, he will prepare it for us in advance."