Inside a villa.
In the hall.
One screen after another was installed and lit up, and several computers were lined up on the table.
A humanoid monster with an octopus head was sitting on the sofa, taking in all the images that flashed across the screens within his sight. His fingers were rapidly becoming more skilled as he switched between computers, searching for intelligence and information that interested him.
The images on the peripheral screens were fast-forwarding at least six times the speed, and both the sound and the images were switching extremely quickly. The sound coming from the entire speaker was like hundreds of ducks making a disorganized noise.
If any ordinary person were to come here, it would be difficult to obtain any useful information from the screens that switch images at a high frequency and the dubbing that bursts out at an ultra-accelerated speed, but the octopus man at the center gives people a feeling of ease in control.
It was as if the other party was able to receive and understand all the accelerated images, dubbing and other information without missing a single one.
This situation had lasted for three days. During these three days, the Octopus Man, through his own research and the explanations of Malik and others, had already gained a rough understanding of the planet's progress.
In fact, he was not completely ignorant of the development of this planet in the past thousand years. Every once in a while, Malik and other families would carefully select some talents and use some magical transmission items that could travel between the two planets to transport these talents to the remote planet where he was exiled.
Most of those who were transported here would be parasitized by him and become part of his hive. Their memories would naturally be read and controlled by him.
Finally, the octopus man's eyes fell on the latest news.
A preliminary consensus has been reached on the resettlement plan for the Inhumans in Attilan.
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Although Black Bolt successfully met his brother with the help of his Inhuman companions, he did not regain the throne of Attilan.
After his brother and the others were taken away by the Locktooth Dogs, Maximus had already prepared for the worst. He completely tied his life to Attilan's defense system.
If his vital signs disappeared, Attilan's shield defense system, environmental circulation system, and other devices that kept Attilan running and the Inhumans alive would completely fail. Even if rescued in time and his limitations were broken and restarted, Attilan, directly exposed to space, would bring unbearable casualties to the entire Inhuman race in the short time it took to restart.
If it were other invaders, they might disdain this defensive measure, or even adopt a decapitation tactic against Maximus, but for Inhumans like Black Bolt, Maximus's approach undoubtedly touched their soft spot, making them hesitant when facing Maximus.
Of course, this method would only temporarily embarrass Black Bolt and his men, but it wasn't impossible to find a solution quickly. For example, they could first capture Maximus and control him, without endangering his life or giving him the opportunity to damage Attilan's defense system.
Black Bolt and the others thought it was easy to do this because they all knew that Maximus did not have any powerful abilities. However, after just a short time, Maximus gave them a big slap in the face of their original impression!
Not only did the opponent possess powerful and strange mental abilities, he also armed himself with technological equipment, which made it difficult for them to capture him for a while.
Black Bolt can certainly open his mouth and use his abilities to attack, but he cannot control his own strength. Once he opens his mouth and kills his brother Maximus, all the Inhumans on Attilan will be exposed in space without any protection.
After Maximus's men arrived, they felt even more helpless against Maximus.
But correspondingly, Maximus was also wary of Black Bolt's abilities. If the other party avoided Maximus and attacked them specifically, the resulting casualties would be something they were unwilling to accept.
Finally, when the two sides were on the verge of a fight, Medusa, who was negotiating on behalf of Black Bolt, reached an agreement with Maximus. They could lead some Inhumans who were willing to follow them to leave Attilan, but they would not be allowed to set foot on the territory of Attilan in the future.
The number of aliens in Attilan has long exceeded the limit, and the resources to maintain operations and survival have been stretched to the limit. Because of this, Maximus has always wanted to occupy the land of his nearby neighbors, where there are more resources, more land, and greater potential!
He didn't care if Black Bolt took some Inhumans with him, as he considered it as a way to reduce the burden on Attilan. His future plans were all resource-intensive, and he didn't have the spare capacity to support too many redundant and useless Inhumans.
The Inhumans have their own method of teleportation: a black, living Inhuman teleportation wall. All an Inhuman needs to do is step into the wall's belly and appear in a designated area in the atrium.
Although Maximus was adept at seducing the lower classes, Black Bolt, as the original king, was not without followers. A group of Inhumans and Inhuman nobles decided to follow Black Bolt out of Attilan. Upon his departure, Black Bolt also took with him a number of Terrigen crystals.
This is a special mineral that can only be mined in the underground of Attilan, and it is also a key item for the awakening of the new generation of aliens.
Maximus did not stop Black Bolt and the others from leaving. In front of the black door, the two brothers looked at each other silently. Both sides knew very well that this collision was not the end, but the beginning of a long confrontation!
Black Bolt and his men will definitely not give up returning to Attilan easily.
Maximus also had his eyes on the atrium.
After Black Bolt packed up everything and returned to the atrium with his followers, he immediately called Agent Phil Coulson. He then learned that the agent was on a business trip somewhere in Africa, but he was very considerate and transferred them to his superior, Nick Fury.
Black Bolt hopes that Nick can persuade the government to temporarily allocate them a living area in the atrium to accommodate the tens of thousands of Inhumans under his command.
After discussing with Captain America, Nick agreed to Black Bolt's request, but also gave his own conditions. Nick hoped that Black Bolt could share Attilan's technology with S.H.I.E.L.D. and the authorities, and that the two sides could have more and deeper cooperation.
Like, join S.H.I.E.L.D., or some alliance?
The two sides communicated about this for a while, and in the end, Black Bolt, who was living under someone else's roof, was the first to accept all the demands put forward by Nick and others.
Black Bolt and his wife Medusa join the Avengers on behalf of the Inhumans.
The Attilan technology they brought this time can be shared and used for cooperation with S.H.I.E.L.D. and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s official partners.
The Inhumans under Black Bolt can choose to join S.H.I.E.L.D., or any official organization or giant corporation that cooperates with S.H.I.E.L.D., to obtain corresponding salary and compensation.
S.H.I.E.L.D. and the official authorities have designated a residential area for the Inhumans under Black Bolt, and provided certain material assistance in the early stages to help them temporarily stabilize their lives.
From a collaborative perspective, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the government undoubtedly benefited more. After all, while Black Bolt didn't possess the entirety of Attilan's technological arsenal, the technology he brought to the table was considered cutting-edge by the major corporations. This was especially true for his pioneering approach to technology. All they had to offer was food, supplies, and construction workers.
The media and the public did not react too much to the Inhumans who had just emerged from nowhere. After being surprised by the media reports, they no longer paid any extra attention to them due to the official's deliberate cooling of the situation.
In the past few years, whether it was the mass media in big cities or other regions, when encountering such a thing, they would really want to eat melons to the sky. But since the appearance of the vampires, the subsequent incidents have already opened the public's eyes.
We have even experienced alien invasions and hundreds of thousands of mutant infected people. It is no big deal for a mere Inhumans tribe of 20,000 to 30,000 people to just appear.
Anyway, I don't know about other places, but people living in big cities are already accustomed to such big hearts.
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"I want to see him." The Octopus Man pointed at a photo that appeared on the computer screen. On one side was the current ruler of this country, Captain America, Steve, and on the other was Black Bolt and his wife, Medusa. The Octopus Man's finger was pointed at Black Bolt.
"It's not difficult." Malik behind him said without hesitation. Although the alien settlement was not open to the public and was even guarded by the military, this did not pose a problem for the Malik family.
The only concern was that most of the partners who had previously worked well together had fallen out with Malik and the rest of the Hive Hydra family. During this time, Malik's family had been under pressure and attack from all sides.
Especially the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Pierce, who even sent their ultimate killer organization, the Winter Soldier, to retaliate against Malik and his team. During this period, the elites serving the Malik family had inexplicable accidents, either disappearing unexpectedly or dying unexpectedly.
Even important members of the Malik family were sacrificed, and other families also suffered losses to varying degrees.
But in the short term, the influence of Malik and other families will still remain strong. Especially in the face of Pierce and his men's revenge, Malik and his men are not powerless to resist.
The goal Hive Hydra had been waiting for a thousand years had finally been successfully realized in his hands. Malik already felt a sense of accomplishment! He had successfully welcomed the god back from the distant stars to this planet! And he believed that under the guidance of this god, they would continue to be the controllers of this world, just as they had been a thousand years ago.
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Hebron Building.
Nick walked down from the transport ship with an old man and waved to Ina and Luke.
"Is this the first time we meet, Mr. Luke Field?" Pierce extended his hand. "Alexander Pierce, one of the current permanent directors of S.H.I.E.L.D."
"I heard Director Fury talk about the previous director of S.H.I.E.L.D." Luke shook hands with Pierce and his eyes noticed the mind ring on his finger.
"The Mind Ring—I have to say, it's truly incredible technology! Along with the Beast series and other Hyperion-produced equipment, it's increased the combat effectiveness of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents while reducing casualties. It cost a pretty penny, though." Pierce keenly noticed Luke's gaze. He smiled, lifting the hand wearing the ring, and gently stroking the ring with his other hand, he spoke admiringly. "You have to understand that at least half of Nick's external equipment purchase costs went to Hyperion. Your products and technology are impeccable."
"Thank you." Luke was a little confused as to why the Hydra lord had made his own appearance. In the past, whenever they had a need, they usually placed an order with Hybron through the mouths of S.H.I.E.L.D., the authorities, and Nick. They always operated in obscurity, controlling everything through various means. Could it be that the events in the Malik family's basement had instilled in the lord a deep sense of crisis?
"Luke, I think you should know about the recent events with the Inhumans on Attilan." Pierce addressed Luke's name affectionately. Seeing Luke nod, Pierce smiled with satisfaction. "If we need a weapon against Inhumans, can Heberon satisfy us?"
"Black Bolt told us that Maximus, the usurper of Attilan, is ready to fight a war with us to decide the ownership of Midgard. Alexander believes that we cannot take this lightly." Nick shrugged at Luke's gaze and added.
"Of course, that's no problem." Luke nodded slightly at Pierce's surprised gaze. "In fact, when the Inhumans caused the riot not long ago, Heberon had already made certain preparations in the laboratory."
"Oh? Any results?" Pierce and Nick had come here solely to discuss a partnership, hoping to see if they could get technical support from Heybolun. They'd assumed it would take time, but they'd unexpectedly been pleasantly surprised. From what Luke had said, Heybolun had already been preparing the technology?
"That depends on what kind of results you need. We've developed several plans, but several of them were too expensive and threatened to be unbalanced in the short term, so we had to temporarily abandon them. We've only conducted some preliminary research," Luke explained as he led his team through the lab. "But one plan has been researched so far and has produced corresponding technical results."
Everyone followed Luke on the tram to the laboratory area. After entering the laboratory, Luke showed everyone a gorgeous crystal placed in a metal box.
"Reversal crystallization."