After declaring a state of war, Pierce had the Avengers prepare for combat. He then began discussing how to deal with Batman with Hill and Coulson.
In the war room.
The Avengers looked at each other, their expressions varied.
"Do you all think Batman is the mastermind?"
Captain America, Steve Rogers, frowned, looked around at his companions, and asked.
"The evidence is conclusive."
Crossbones, Rumlow, responded, "The Director and Sitwell both said Batman is the mastermind. Do we have any other suspects?"
"But have you considered this? Hydra has been lurking within S.H.I.E.L.D. for so long, and the person who initially exposed the relationship between S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra was none other than Batman," Rogers said. "If Batman were truly connected to Hydra, why would he do that? Since he already exposed Hydra, what benefit would he gain from attacking Nick?"
Last night, he pulled all the information about Batman from S.H.I.E.L.D., and even watched the two movies, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Combining this with Batman's usual actions, his suspicion of Batman suddenly shifted.
Alexander Pierce!
This guy, who Batman had pointed out as a Hydra member from the very beginning, now seemed to have completely cleared his name, and was even the highest authority within S.H.I.E.L.D. after Nick Fury was hospitalized.
Rumlow said, "Because Nick had already sensed the existence of Hydra before Batman. Seeing that things were exposed, Batman naturally wanted to cry thief to avoid being exposed."
"No, that's not it."
Suddenly, Black Widow said, "The one who first warned us that there was something unusual within S.H.I.E.L.D. was indeed Batman. We received hints from Batman during our contact with him, even before the Daily Bugle exposed Hydra."
"Do you really understand our director, Nick Fury?"
Rumlow said, "Are you sure he only realized Hydra's existence after Batman's warning? Or did he already have some suspicions before Batman showed up?"
This made Black Widow frown.
Even Hawkeye couldn't help but look hesitant.
With Nick Fury's deep personality, no one dared to say they understood him.
Even Coulson, whom Nick Fury trusted the most, wouldn't dare say that.
Rogers frowned.
Although he didn't completely agree with Rumlow's words, he couldn't say he trusted Pierce or Batman much.
From the current situation, it was simply a case of both sides slinging mud at each other.
Although Rogers and the others belonged to S.H.I.E.L.D., at this moment, they were more like neutral parties, unable to accurately take a side.
"There's another problem."
Rumlow continued, "Have you ever considered that Batman, from the very beginning, has been shaping his own image? Making movies, creating comics, writing autobiographical novels, and so on. He's turned himself into a real star, into a spokesperson for justice… He's doing this, it's more like covering his ears while stealing a bell, making himself look good in the eyes of the public, making himself the least likely person to be suspected."
"I believe Batman is using this series of actions to disguise his true face."
Pausing for a moment, Rumlow looked at everyone present, his tone firm: "Just like now, you are influenced by these things, lacking suspicion of Batman, and even more lacking trust in your own people… These are all the results of Batman's covert guidance."
These words weren't without reason.
No one could truly see through Batman's mystery.
For a moment, not only Rogers, but also those who had come into contact with Batman, including Tony, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Doctor Octopus Otto, couldn't deny Rumlow's words.
"We'll be receiving the order to move out soon."
After a moment of silence, Rogers said, "If we're taking action, what are your thoughts? Where should we start?"
"I've investigated, and there's one person who's a suitable first target for the operation."
Rumlow continued, "He's the editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle, Eddie Brock. Furthermore, his true identity is also a formal member of the Justice League, Venom. It's not hard to imagine that as the first to have contact with Batman, and also the first to join the Justice League, if we can take down Venom, it will definitely bring us a lot of useful information."
"Eddie..."
Tony frowned.
He had a good relationship with Eddie, and there were some oddities in this matter.
Pierce and Batman were now slinging mud at each other, and something wasn't right with both sides. He didn't trust anyone at the moment.
From an emotional standpoint, he was naturally more inclined to Batman, but from a strategic perspective, Pierce's actions weren't necessarily wrong.
"Eddie Brock is in Washington D.C. right now, this is our best chance."
Rumlow surveyed the room, his voice heavy, "Since everyone has different opinions, let's vote within the team. Do we take action against Eddie Brock or not?"
He raised his hand. "I agree."
"I agree too."
Doctor Octopus, Otto, slowly raised his hand.
He had no relationship with Eddie, and given the current situation and his own force field, he naturally sided with S.H.I.E.L.D.
"I also agree."
Hawkeye thought for a moment and cast a positive vote.
"Abstain."
At this moment, Tony's expression was calm.
"Abstain."
Black Widow shook her head.
"Captain, what do you think?"
Rumlow looked at the last person in the team who hadn't expressed his opinion, and also the person with the highest status and most influence in the Avengers, Captain America.
The situation now was that there were only votes for and abstentions. Even if Rogers voted against it, it would be of no use.
Apparently, Rumlow just wanted to know Rogers' attitude.
"Let's move."
Steve Rogers pondered for a moment, then didn't hesitate any longer.
The current situation didn't allow them to make more judgments, unless they could get more useful information.
And to get more information, taking action against Eddie became inevitable.
"Alright!"
Rumlow grinned, saying, "There's no time to lose, we'll act immediately. Captain, you'll be in command for the next operation, is that okay?"
"No problem."
Rogers nodded.
New York.
Midtown High School.
Peter was listlessly sprawled on his desk, spacing out.
Anton had said he would come to school to pick him up today, but there was no news until now. Could he have forgotten again?
His mind was filled with thoughts.
"Hey, Peter, why do you look so weird today?"
His chubby friend, Ned, looked at his good friend with a strange expression, feeling that something was wrong.
Ned Leeds.
He's Peter Parker's good friend, appearing in both The Amazing Spider-Man and the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies.
The latter goes without saying.
What's worth mentioning is the former. In The Amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker was in love with Betty Brant from the Daily Bugle. After their relationship ended, Ned chose to "take over," and Peter even became their best man at Ned and Betty's wedding.
In addition, when the villain Demogoblin, the first-generation Green Goblin, Roderick Kingsley, caused trouble, Ned was brainwashed into believing he was a supervillain and took the blame for the real Green Goblin. He was eventually brutally murdered by an assassin.
Of course, in this world, the first-generation Green Goblin, Roderick Kingsley, never appeared. Because the Green Goblin was arrested immediately, Kingsley had long lost the possibility of following his original fate. He's probably become a nobody by now.
Instead, the original second-generation Green Goblin, Phil from the Daily Bugle, became the superhero Demogoblin and even joined the Justice League.
Therefore, Ned was naturally able to escape his tragic fate.
"Nothing."
Peter waved his hand. "I didn't sleep well last night."
"Oh?"
Ned immediately chimed in, excitedly saying, "You're also following the news online... Captain America was frozen for seventy years and has been reborn! What do you think? That's so cool! I never thought Captain America was still alive..."
"Ned!"
Peter had a headache. "Let me be quiet for a moment."
"Hey!"
Suddenly, the teacher on the podium spoke, "You two be quiet, this is class time!"
Bang!
Suddenly, the classroom door was pushed open.
The principal stood at the door, surveying the room. His gaze landed on Peter.
Peter's heart rate quickened. He sensed something was coming.
Sure enough, the principal spoke: "Peter, come out here for a moment!"
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