The dance ended quickly. At that time, a group of high-ranking executives, along with Carter, Captain America Steve, and Nick Fury, who was shameless and wanted to join the talks, entered a secret room inside the base and conducted a three-day meeting.

hours of talks.

No one knows exactly what the group of people talked about. The only time they know is when Nick Fury left, his face looked very ugly.

And he left alone.

When Nick got into his car, Agent Hill, who had been waiting for Nick in the car, immediately asked with concern: "Where are Ms. Carter and the captain?"

Nick said sullenly: "They won't be with us."

Hill was stunned for a moment, then said in great surprise: "How is that possible?"

Hill heard that what Nick just said was a pun. On the surface, it meant that the two legends would not leave with them, but on the other hand, it meant that SHIELD and these two people were not on the same path.

It's understandable that Captain did this. After all, there was no S.H.I.E.L.D. in the era when Captain was active. It's normal for him to not have a sense of belonging to S.H.I.E.L.D. But Ms. Carter... don't forget, she personally handles S.H.I.E.L.D.

Founded!

There's no reason.

Nick didn't speak, just sighed deeply.

Of course he knew why it became like this... Howard's case. Nick covered his forehead and had a headache. He had already heard that Ms. Tony Carter officially broke up. The reason was because of Howard's case. When he picked up the murder case,

Nick naturally knew, but the case was not handed over to him at that time, but was investigated secretly by high-level officials. But twenty years later, there is still no progress in this case... Not to mention that Carter and Tony thought it was too much, even

Nick himself felt there was something wrong.

So what's the problem?

Nick closed his eyes and silently sorted through all the information he said he knew about the case, trying to find out what went wrong.

There is no doubt that this case now makes SHIELD very passive.

I originally thought that SHIELD would have a misunderstanding with Tony, but now it seems that the influence of this case has a long history. It has given SHIELD an additional competitor!

Yes, just now, Ms. Carter and the top federal officials reached an agreement that they will form a new department under the guidance of the Pentagon to deal with the increasing number of superpower incidents.

Ms. Carter even hopes that the federation can transfer Kai to her staff. The reason is simple: Kai has resources that are coveted by all parties!

He knows a lot of superheroes!

In fact, federal high-level officials really considered it, but ultimately rejected it.

The reason is Captain America!

Yes, it's because of him.

There is no doubt about the influence of Captain America. If those superheroes really come under Carter's command, plus the influence of Captain America...it is better to be careful about some things and not let the second S.H.I.E.L.D. rise.

What's more, Kai himself represents the Federation and does not need Ms. Carter's recruitment.

Besides, Carter also promised that she would use her connections to reorganize the Howling Commandos!

The Howling Commandos, this is an extremely secretive special force, formed during World War II. It was mainly led by Captain America at the time and combined with some anti-Nazi people to form a commando team. It was very active at the time. But this was only on the surface.

Yes, there is a Howling Commando in the dark, all composed of non-human creatures.

This time the commandos are specifically used to fight against Hydra and Nazi super-powered troops.

Later this force also served S.H.I.E.L.D.

But as Carter left S.H.I.E.L.D., this force gradually broke away from S.H.I.E.L.D., and its members were distributed all over the world and were no longer active.

Now that Carter is willing to stand up, and with the addition of Captain America, the possibility of reorganizing this force is very high!

With such power, the top federal officials felt that they could no longer put more weight on Ms. Carter. Having a superhero force like Kai with no position on the outside would be more conducive to balance. Politicians, what matters is a balance.

Anyway, there are many high-level officials in the federation who have a very good relationship with Kai. They are not worried that Kai will lose control. Of course, real politicians will not believe in friendship. The main reason is that Kai's consistent approach gives them confidence.

…

Alexander Pierce soon learned of the deal between federal officials and Carter.

This made him very angry! Even panicked.

SHIELD is divided again!

Yes, that's what he thinks. The supernatural field has always been the exclusive domain of SHIELD, and it is entirely their responsibility. This is equivalent to a monopoly. Which business is the most profitable? Answer: The monopoly business is the most profitable!

It is precisely because of the monopoly in this area that SHIELD can ask for funds and privileges! It is also because of the monopoly in this field that SHIELD can develop into other fields without any scruples, and even begin to usurp the FBI and CIA.

authority.

In short, it's all based on monopoly.

Kai established a similar department in the New York Police Department, which caused a big discussion among SHIELD. It can be imagined how much SHIELD attaches importance to this aspect.

However, Kai's actions were just a small fuss and could not affect the foundation of S.H.I.E.L.D.

But Carter's cooperation with the federation...

The point is that Pierce has no idea how to stop this!

protest?

Please! The federal government clearly doesn't trust SHIELD! In fact, trust or distrust is not the key at all. The key is that the federation has noticed that SHIELD is too powerful and they can do it without anyone noticing.

Captain America was dug up in the Arctic and resurrected, but the federal government didn't know a thing about it!

This is too much.

Therefore, introducing competition to balance SHIELD has become a necessary means for politicians. Let the federal government completely and unconditionally trust SHIELD?

How can it be!

They are all old people, who would do such a thing.

Anyway, Pierce is very angry now.

"Nick! What is going on? Why did it happen like this?!" Pierce found Nick Fury angrily. Pierce rarely treats Nick Fury with this kind of emotion, but this thing is really

It's too serious. SHIELD is weakened, which also means that Hydra is weakened. And Pierce's actions are justified and reasonable!

Nick Fury had long known that Pierce would come over. He did not show excitement, but said calmly: "It doesn't matter now."

"It doesn't matter?" Pierce almost laughed out loud: "It doesn't matter, so what does it matter?"

"Check out the traitor!"

Pierce's expression immediately became wonderful! What's going on?

"What do you mean?" Fortunately, Pierce was an old silver coin and could keep his mind steady without revealing any flaws, but even so, he still had a look of surprise on his face.

"Howard Stark's murder case. We at SHIELD still haven't made any progress...Ms. Carter told me very clearly that she no longer trusts SHIELD." Nick Fury said calmly.

Really, he felt that this case was nothing to do with him. This case had nothing to do with him.

Hearing about Howard's case, Pierce's heart skipped a beat again.

Damn...what's really going on today?

"I just read the files on this case and found a lot of problems. I suspect...this is not the work of external forces, but the cooperation of someone within us. Otherwise, we would not have been able to find nothing after twenty years." Nick really

Quite suspicious.

Pierce was stunned for a moment and realized that this was indeed a loophole.

After all, who knows how much SHIELD is capable of than his former director?

Why can't S.H.I.E.L.D. find anything?

Because this matter was originally planned by him, the former director!

But Pierce can't show that he doesn't believe this, because if this is not the case, it will be difficult to explain. Is it really true that there is a huge external force against SHIELD? Don't make trouble! It doesn't exist in the world.

Such power!

Are you going to make up a fictional one?

Haha, that’s even more difficult. We are all smart people.

What else can be done?

Of course, just follow the instructions.

"Could it be...that a traitor really did it back then?"

"I suspect so! We cannot allow this! This matter must be resolved!" Nick Fury said decisively.

Pierce was silent for a while and nodded: "I support you!"

But the next second, Pierce said: "What about Ms. Carter and her new department...how do we deal with it?"

"We can't do anything!" This is what annoys Nick the most. He knows that the federation is playing balance, but so what? This is a conspiracy, unless SHIELD plans to turn against the federal government!

Otherwise it's useless to say anything.

But Pierce heard Nick's subtext. Would Nick really do nothing?

Then he's not Nick Fury!

Pierce looked at Nick thoughtfully: "Yes, we can't do anything! Nick... I hope you understand!"
To be continued...