One can only say, as expected of one of the protagonists of the Avengers, he really is calm enough, knowing that he would surely die if he resisted... And on Nick Fury's end, hearing Natasha Romanoff's rapid breathing, he also knew that the other party wasn't buying that threat.
Without hesitation, he immediately said, "I don't think you belong to either category. We should have a new option, and that is... cooperation!"
"As long as we work together, I can help you settle everything today, ensuring that this matter won't affect you, and no one will be able to trace it back to you. What do you think?"
"Cooperation? I don't think much of it..." Ryan's voice grew even colder, and he stopped pretending, saying directly:
"Settling all this is the responsibility of your S.H.I.E.L.D. in the first place. Otherwise, if my identity is exposed, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s failure will only be greater..."
"At that time, I might indeed lose everything—my family, my company—but after that, I won't have anything left to lose..."
"So, I will systematically take out all the high-ranking officials in this country's command structure, then destroy all of its Military power, and finally destroy all critical infrastructure, turning this country into a lawless nation!"
"Director Fury, do you want to give it a try?"
Upon hearing this, Nick Fury's pupils shrank to the size of pinpricks. Just listening to it, he could already imagine the terrible consequences that would cause!
At that time, America would definitely fall from being the World's number one hegemon to being the World's number one target for division!
First, those idiots would start internal chaos, looting and committing all sorts of crimes, leading America into a savage society.
Then, other countries in the World would not let go of this big cake without Military protection. They would take a bite each, carving it up just like they did to the Empires in the past!
And because America has sparked wars everywhere over the years, when the wall falls, everyone will push it down; no one would be willing to lend a helping hand!
Although S.H.I.E.L.D. is nominally a global organization under the Security Council and does not belong solely to the U.S. government, in reality, the S.H.I.E.L.D. established in America still basically stands on the side of America.
So in the end, Nick Fury yielded and said in a heavy voice:
"I understand. Tonight's events will be the work of Abomination under General Ross's command, including the deaths of General Ross and his subordinates. The Spider Family arrived after they were all dead and defeated Abomination, saving New York. Are you satisfied with this outcome?"
Hearing this, Ryan smiled with satisfaction and released his hand from Natasha's neck. "Of course. However, there's one more thing I'm dissatisfied with: I hate being monitored. So, I'm confiscating this Agent you sent. You don't have an objection, do you?"
After saying that, Ryan didn't care if Nick Fury had an objection and directly crushed the earpiece between his fingers.
Then, in front of Natasha, Ryan retracted the Symbiote suit from his face and smiled.
"Natalie, right? No, I think I should call you Natasha. Congratulations, you don't need to come for the interview tomorrow. I've passed you early today. I'll give you one night to hand over your previous job. Remember to come to the company to start work on time tomorrow."
After speaking, Ryan leaned back, fell from the edge of the roof, and swung away on a web.
Leaving Natasha alone, bewildered in the cold wind: "So... I've gone from an undercover secretary to a full-time secretary?"
With complicated feelings, Natasha packed up her equipment and walked toward the rooftop exit.
But her pace did not seem heavy; instead, there was a faint lightness to it.
At least... it seemed she really didn't have to live that kind of dangerous life anymore... By the time Ryan rushed back to his old home in Queens, Peter and Harry had already arrived.
And besides the two of them, there were two others.
One was naturally Dr. Banner, whom Peter had brought back, and the other was the 'Big-headed kid' Samuel Sterns, whom he had asked Harry to find.
This guy could use Dr. Banner's blood to create an 'antidote' that Dr. Banner himself couldn't produce, as well as create the serum that turned Bronski into Abomination. He was an out-and-out genius scientist.
And now, because his head was contaminated with the Hulk serum, his mutation had turned him from a genius into a mad genius.
So Ryan had no reason to let this guy go.
After Ryan returned, he looked at the two bewildered men, retracted his mask, and said straightforwardly, "You two, do you want a high-paying job that can provide you with enough protection?"
Both men looked at Ryan in surprise, especially the mutated Samuel. He said excitedly, "You are Ryan Parker, who founded Parker Industries two days ago and released the regeneration serum!"
Ryan wasn't surprised that 'The Leader' knew him. After all, the press conference for the regeneration serum had shocked the World.
Plus, news of his Parker Industries and the regeneration serum had been everywhere for the past two days; it would be hard for anyone not to know.
Even Dr. Banner, who had been hiding from the Military in Brazil, knew Ryan's name.
But because Samuel had previously used his blood to create a large number of copies without permission and then created the big trouble that was Abomination, Dr. Banner was somewhat fearful and didn't dare to trust others easily.
Therefore, after thinking it over, Dr. Banner shook his head and refused, "I'll pass. I'm currently wanted by the Military, and there's the risk of turning into the Hulk at any time. I don't think I should cause you any trouble..."
"But thank you for stopping Abomination and saving me, but I think I have to go."
After speaking, Dr. Banner lowered his head and walked toward the door, intending to leave.
Ryan didn't stop him, but simply used a bit of moral kidnapping, saying calmly, "Dr. Banner, compared to continuing to wander as a fugitive, don't you think staying by someone who can control the Hulk at any time is the way to cause the least trouble for others?"
"How many more times do you want the Hulk to come out and hurt innocent people before you realize this problem?"
Sure enough, hearing Ryan's moral pressure, Dr. Banner's footsteps stopped.
Ryan continued, "And whether you want to find a way to control the Hulk or a way to eliminate him, Parker Industries, as a biopharmaceutical company, is the most suitable place for you, isn't it?"
Under the combination of moral pressure and a'sweet date,' Dr. Banner couldn't help but be tempted. He looked back at Ryan hesitantly. "But why should I trust you? Trust that you don't have ulterior motives like Samuel?"
Ding-dong—
Before Ryan could answer, the doorbell rang.
This made the other four people in the room, besides Ryan, nervous.
After all, they had just escaped from the Military's pursuit—at least they thought they had escaped, completely unaware that Ryan had killed his way out... Ryan looked down at the fine purple lightning that inexplicably appeared on his palm and raised an eyebrow. This feeling... could it be... Carrying the suspicion in his heart, Ryan walked to the front door and looked out through the peephole.
He saw a man standing at the door wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, looking somewhat restless.
And most importantly, Ryan saw that the face under the man's hood was neither black, nor white, nor yellow, but a lightning-like blue!