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Chapter 177 Convening the Council

“Tony Stark, thank you for everything you’ve done for S.H.I.E.L.D. and this world. But now that Alexander Pierce, the culprit, has been caught, can all of these outside… be evacuated?” Nick Fury, who had arrived on the rooftop by helicopter, brought Hawkeye Barton into the office. After glancing at Alexander Pierce, who was being held by the Alliance, and several Alliance members he didn’t recognize, he asked Tony impatiently.

Upon seeing him appear, Phil Coulson and Melinda May, his two confidants, who had maintained a serious expression the whole way, finally showed a hint of relief and walked behind Nick Fury.

"Don't rush, Fury, wait a little longer, there are still some guests who haven't arrived yet!" Tony didn't comment on Nick Fury's words, only saying that not everyone had arrived yet.

"Guests?" Upon hearing Tony's words, Nick Fury instinctively felt a sense of foreboding.

In fact, having just faked his death and escaped Hydra's surveillance, he originally intended to ask Tony for help.

Before he could even put his plan into action, his informant within S.H.I.E.L.D. informed him that Tony had led the Iron Legion to surround the Tri-Wing Building.

So he took a helicopter and rushed over without any hesitation.

They were afraid that things would get out of control.

What he didn't expect was that the alliance would be so efficient.

They so easily took control of the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. and captured Alexander Pierce, the leader of Hydra.

Normally, this should obviously be something to be happy about.

But seeing Tony's completely calm expression, Nick Fury immediately realized that things might not be as simple as he thought.

"You'll see when they get here," Tony said, waving his hand dismissively.

As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator doors opened.

Through the transparent glass wall, Nick Fury immediately spotted Peggy Carter dressed as Captain Britain and the figure of "Captain America".

The man following behind them, Bullseye, was also a familiar face to Nick Fury, because it was the one who almost made his subordinate Hawkeye Patton lose his confidence in shooting.

However, Nick Fury's attention was more focused on "Captain America" ​​behind Peggy Carter.

Could this really be true?
"Director, he is the real Captain America, Steve Rogers. According to Ms. Carter, they found him in an Arctic glacier six months ago." Phil Coulson, a die-hard Captain America fan, seemed to sense his boss's doubts and immediately leaned close to him to report in a low voice.

It was actually Captain America? Nick Fury looked somewhat puzzled after hearing Coulson's explanation.

Could this be the guest Tony was talking about?

But the next moment, Nick Fury realized he was wrong.

Because right behind Tony, a spark appeared, and then the spark quickly grew larger, turning into a circular channel.

Following Li Wei's lead, Army General Ross and Air Force Colonel Rhodes also entered the office one by one.

However, compared to the appearance of these two, Nick Fury's attention was more focused on Levi, whom he was meeting for the first time.

The way this person appears... does this person possess the ability to travel through space?
I never expected that there would be such a magical existence in Stark's league.

Clearly, Nick Fury, upon first encountering the magic gate, didn't consider it to be related to magic at all, assuming that Levi was a spatial ability user.

"Tony Stark, the President needs a reason for what happened today, otherwise the entire Stark Industries will be investigated!" General Ross challenged Tony as soon as he appeared.

“Oh, of course. Our government, because of their inaction, allowed Hydra to take root in this country and even control S.H.I.E.L.D., the super military intelligence agency… I wonder if General Ross is satisfied with this reason?” Tony said nonchalantly in the face of General Ross’s difficult question.

"Do you have any basis for your claim?" Upon hearing Tony's words, General Ross's expression instantly turned extremely serious. When he arrived, seeing Nick Fury sitting silently in his seat, still recovering from his injuries, and Alexander Pierce bound and gagged, he had already guessed that today's events were not simple. He never expected it to be such a big scoop.

Hydra.

The last time Tony led his men to wipe out the Hydra base in Sokovia, exposing the fact that Hydra still existed, it had already attracted the attention of the White House.

Now Tony is saying that even S.H.I.E.L.D. has been taken over by Hydra?

Although General Ross, as one of the leaders of the military, has always disliked the powerful S.H.I.E.L.D., it is undeniable that S.H.I.E.L.D. is indeed an extremely powerful organization.

If Hydra really takes complete control of S.H.I.E.L.D. and then wants to eliminate something...

General Ross broke out in a cold sweat.

Rhodes, who was standing to the side, was also stunned.

"Based on? Why don't you ask Director Fury?" Tony didn't answer General Ross's question directly, but instead looked at Nick Fury with a half-smile.

“Yes, Hydra did infiltrate S.H.I.E.L.D. before, and Alexander Pierce was their leader.” Nick Fury reluctantly nodded in acknowledgment of this fact.

Without a doubt, Hydra's infiltration is the biggest scandal in the history of S.H.I.E.L.D.

If he could, Nick Fury would be a million times reluctant to admit it.

But now that things have come to this, it's undeniable that, given General Ross's position, he would find out sooner or later.

But... what exactly do you want to do?
Nick Fury looked at Tony with a puzzled expression.

"Alright, everyone's here now. Director Fury, please inform the board members to begin the meeting!" Tony said with a slight smile, addressing Nick Fury's puzzled look.

“What?” Nick Fury wondered if he had misheard.

How many board members should be notified?

The other side actually wants to convene a Security Council meeting?
“That’s right. As the board of directors of the agency directly under SHIELD, how could we not know about SHIELD?” Tony said with a smile.

"Do you know what you're doing?" Nick Fury demanded.

“Of course I know, I know it even better than you do…” Tony met the other’s gaze without fear.

“Heh, it seems Director Nick Fury is unwilling to cooperate. So, Secretary Pierce, what about you?” At this moment, seeing Nick Fury’s refusal to comply, Levi, who had been silent all along, also smiled and turned his gaze to Alexander Pierce.

"With pleasure!" Alexander Pierce realized that Tony and Levi weren't just targeting Hydra. Knowing he was doomed, he felt a sense of schadenfreude.

Yes, Hydra is finished, but S.H.I.E.L.D. won't have it easy either.

Under Nick Fury's angry gaze, Alexander Pierce dutifully used his authority to initiate a Security Council meeting.

Soon, the images of the four council members who had received the notification appeared on the four screens in the office.

However, seeing the strange situation in the office, apart from the French representative who looked completely bewildered, the representatives from the other three countries showed no surprise whatsoever.

"No, you guys were making phone calls behind my back again?" The French representative, who was originally going to ask what was going on, suddenly panicked when he saw the calm expressions of the other representatives.

(End of this chapter)