Chapter 145 Return and Reunion

"I want to take back everything I lost!"

After the Hydra led by Alexander Pierce was defeated, Nick Fury, with a firm belief in rebuilding S.H.I.E.L.D., began to work on related matters.
However, things did not go as planned. The impact of Project Insight did not end with Link's intervention.
The Battle of New York, terrorist attacks, giant predation, and other incidents that occurred one after another have caused the people to completely lose confidence in the federal government, and they angrily denounced its inaction and incompetence.

After all, who can accept to continue living in such a dangerous and troubled city?
If it weren't for the mayor of New York City, who is currently widely recognized as the "strongest superhero Kal-El", this city, which was rated as "the most unsafe city to live in the world", would have long been reduced to a barren land.

Under the pressure of more and more people's demonstrations, the federal government launched "S.H.I.E.L.D." as a "target" to take all the blame.
However, during the several days of rigorous interrogation of the ringleader, Alexander Pierce, some "small incidents" occurred.
It is hard to imagine that, under such close and tight custody, Alexander Pierce was almost rescued, and seemed to have died "accidentally" during his escape.
Some confidential documents of S.H.I.E.L.D. were leaked to the public, and with the help of some behind-the-scenes promoters, the public vented their anger on this organization that "only wastes taxpayers' money".
However, this also shows the terrifying proliferation of the Hydra, "cut off one head and two heads will grow". They seem to be everywhere, infiltrating and lurking in every dark corner of this country.

It also made Nick Fury realize that SHIELD had become an irreparable quagmire.
Nick Fury then launched the long-dormant "Avengers" plan and temporarily withdrew from S.H.I.E.L.D.

With Iron Man Tony Stark and Captain America Steve Rogers as the two core members of the team, they work together to try to unite this huge group force as much as possible.

In fact, they did it, and they found the remnants of Hydra and their leader, Baron Strucker.

Take back the [Mind Scepter] that has been pursued for a long time, and destroy the conspiracy of Hydra to revive again.

Everything seemed so "perfect".

But this did not relieve Nick Fury from his anxiety.
Because he knew very well that the current peace was only temporary, and there were still endless crises and threats lurking in the future.
He closely followed the movements of the UEP. This group of guys, who were far more efficient than SHIELD, did not just "watch from the sidelines" during this period, but responded to sudden threats from all over the world.
The accidental loss of the nuclear power reactor in the Sakura Country did not cause much international response and was instead covered up.
Information related to "The Fierce Big Shadow" and "The Beast" was quickly cleared away shortly after it appeared on the Internet, leaving no trace.

The space exploration ship Prometheus, which was launched not long ago, has gradually been deliberately ignored among the many more eye-catching entertainment news and celebrity scandals.

All routes to Antarctica were cancelled and strictly isolated, and the research station immediately issued a covert announcement.

The "anomalies in star tracks" discovered by some astronomy enthusiasts and NASA have also been buried in a "garbage dump" filled with useless information.

But what Nick Fury probably didn't expect was that Tony Stark was far more extreme and anxious than him, and did something he sincerely regretted for it, but that's all for later...

At this moment, Nick Fury has more important things to do.
Go meet someone.

"Link"

The man who, during the Battle of New York, everyone thought had transformed himself into the body of God, used incredible miraculous power to end the impending despair, and finally "disappeared".

Not long ago, the agent station that was almost forgotten by Nick Fury sent an urgent message.
To be precise, it is a photo, a photo of a person sitting in a coffee shop drinking Coke.
Looking at the familiar figure on the screen, Nick Fury's originally calm mood suddenly became agitated, and his heart couldn't stop beating.

His hands clenched suddenly, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
It's him!

It's him! it's him!
The first time Nick Fury saw the person's profile in the photo, he was almost 100% sure of the authenticity of his identity.
The reason is that his eyes are full of vicissitudes and the traces of time.
It is absolutely impossible for ordinary people to imitate!

At the same time, Nick Fury also realized that Link's sudden appearance was no coincidence and must have a deeper meaning.

After the Battle of New York, he had looked for Link's whereabouts, but considering Link's special situation at that time, he didn't know how many eyes were watching him.

Nick Fury could only search for clues as covertly as possible, but unfortunately he found nothing.

At this moment, Nick Fury's heart was filled with doubts and confusion.

Why did Link disappear for so long?

Where did he go?
And why did it appear again today?

The most important thing, of course, is whether that astonishing power that seems like the power of a god still exists?

The earth cannot allow such an awesome existence to appear!

The thoughts in his head were like thousands of chains, entangled Nick Fury, and the thick fog of doubt obscured his vision.
But Nick Fury also realized that it was no coincidence that Link suddenly appeared in the coffee shop where they often met.

Link was waiting for him.

Without alerting anyone, Nick Fury went to the cafe alone.
Soon, a Cadillac that had been returned to the factory for refitting and upgrading and equipped with the most advanced weapon defense system and air conditioning fresh air filtration equipment stopped in front of the coffee shop.

Nick Fury, still wearing his patent leather coat, pushed open the glass door and slowly walked into the cafe. He looked around to make sure there was nothing unusual.

On the seat not far away, Link, with a smile on his face, raised his hand and motioned Nick Fury to come over and sit down.
Nick Fury also hurried to his seat.
As soon as he sat down, he couldn't wait to look at Link's face and spoke in a deep voice, revealing a hint of temptation and doubt in his words.

"You're back?"

Link nodded slightly, and responded in the same confident tone,
"Yes,"

“I AM BACK.”

"I guess you must have many doubts..."

(End of this chapter)