In a hidden office at S.H.I.E.L.D., a figure sat quietly before a screen, his gaze locked onto the surveillance footage.
A cunning and satisfied smile played across his face.
This man was Alexander Pierce, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Nick Fury, you finally have your day," Pierce murmured, his voice dripping with triumph and mockery.
He was utterly pleased with how perfectly his plan had unfolded.
He had initially harbored some apprehension about Chen Ye and Nick Fury's capabilities, but now he saw that they were merely pawns in his hand, easily manipulated.
He relished the success of his scheme and took great pleasure in seeing his nemesis, Nick Fury, seething with frustration.
Pierce had been somewhat wary of Chen Ye and Nick Fury's abilities, but he hadn't anticipated that a simple corpse would be enough to pit them against each other.
Though Iron Man's intervention introduced an unexpected variable, it only served to escalate the conflict between Chen Ye and S.H.I.E.L.D.
He was immensely proud of his own cunning and power, believing that both Chen Ye and Nick Fury were merely clowns in his grand design.
"What 'Lord of Hell' Chen Ye, what Nick Fury—they're nothing but clowns," Pierce declared, throwing his head back in a triumphant laugh.
Crossbones stepped forward, offering a sycophantic compliment: "Congratulations, Director. It seems after tomorrow, S.H.I.E.L.D. will be entirely under your command."
Crossbones was fully aware of Pierce's plan. He knew that if this leverage fell into Hydra's hands, Nick Fury would be unable to remain Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
He also understood that S.H.I.E.L.D. had already suffered severe blows under Fury's leadership, and this opportunity was perfect for Pierce to seize control.
Pierce seemed to relish the flattery, nodding slightly, his eyes gleaming with ambition and greed.
He could already envision the magnificent spectacle of himself commanding S.H.I.E.L.D., extending his faction's influence across the globe.
Suddenly, Pierce frowned, as if remembering something. "Were any of our agents injured in the battle?"
Though he had immediately ordered his subordinates to avoid the clash between Iron Man and Captain America, he still couldn't fully relax.
He worried that innocent Hydra agents might be killed or injured in the battle—after all, they were crucial pawns in his plan to take over S.H.I.E.L.D.
Seeing this, Crossbones quickly replied, "Rest assured, Director. Thanks to your brilliant guidance, all our agents completed their missions safely without a single casualty. They know how much you care and will be eternally grateful."
A satisfied smile spread across Pierce's face. He nodded and said, "Just as well, since we lost so many agents today. These agents have been with me for years, and it's time to shuffle the positions. I'll assign them to key roles later."
Before, with Nick Fury in charge, several critical departments had been filled with Fury's people, making it difficult for Hydra to infiltrate. This was the perfect opportunity to quickly gain control of the entire agency.
Soon, S.H.I.E.L.D. would become their personal backyard.
And they would gain even greater influence within Hydra!
Crossbones felt a surge of excitement at Pierce's words.
He bowed deeply to Pierce and said gratefully, "On behalf of all the agents, I thank you, Director."
Pierce waved his hand, his face radiating confidence and pride.
He took a deep breath and declared loudly, "This is all for Hydra! Long live Hydra!"
Crossbones immediately responded, "Long live Hydra!" His voice was filled with loyalty and fanaticism.
Both Crossbones and Pierce belonged to the same lineage within Hydra.
As if already witnessing their lineage gradually growing stronger within the organization, Pierce's ambition didn't stop there. He planned to infiltrate every corner of S.H.I.E.L.D. with Hydra's influence, ultimately seizing control of the entire organization.
He knew this would require time and patience, but he was confident he could achieve it.
Because he believed that under Hydra's banner, their lineage would become even stronger and more glorious.
At this critical juncture, Crossbones proposed a carefully considered strategy to Pierce: "I've been observing the Avengers. I believe we should shift our focus to them and try to recruit some of their members. This way, we might be able to turn them into our pawns, or even bring the entire Avengers under our control."
A glint flashed in Pierce's eyes as he heard these words.
He knew that if he could truly control a group of superheroes, achieving any goal would become effortless.
He even began to imagine that if everything went according to plan, he might actually become the leader of Hydra, realizing his long-held ambition.
Pierce had always believed that his abilities and intelligence were equal to anyone's, which was why he had risen to his current position.
He remembered that Nick Fury had once had a similar idea and successfully assembled the Avengers.
Pierce was convinced that with the right strategy, he could achieve the same.
He began to carefully consider the feasibility of this plan.
He knew that Hawkeye and Black Widow were Nick Fury's trusted confidants, making it nearly impossible to win them over. Moreover, they were just ordinary people with little value.
Captain America was a steadfast warrior for justice, his position unwavering and impossible to sway. However, he could be manipulated—today's events were the perfect example.
A single, useless corpse had been enough to turn Captain America into a pawn, causing Nick Fury so much trouble.
However, Pierce noticed the Fantastic Four.
They had just joined the Avengers and hadn't fully integrated into the team yet.
Moreover, they didn't feel particularly loyal to Nick Fury; their primary motivation for joining the Avengers was the resources and influence S.H.I.E.L.D. offered.
Pierce saw this as a perfect opportunity. He decided to try and win over the Fantastic Four, making them his pawns.
He believed that if he promised Mister Fantastic Reed the position of Avengers captain, they might well be swayed by his offer.
Thus, Pierce told Crossbones, "Go and invite the Fantastic Four. Tell them I have something important to discuss."
His eyes were filled with confidence and determination, as if he already saw the future where he controlled the Avengers.
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