Chapter 84 This is Snake Shield, you should get out!
America · Mojave Desert · SHIELD Base · [Sandbox]

As an early secret facility of S.H.I.E.L.D., hidden under the yellow sand, the Sandbox, with its top-secret location, naturally undertook many important research projects.

These include but are not limited to the "Pegasus Project" decades ago. In order to improve cutting-edge capabilities and achieve technological breakthroughs as quickly as possible, SHIELD and UEP conducted their first in-depth cooperation and shared a large number of technological achievements.
At the same time, plans were made to restart the Pegasus Project and resume research on the Cosmic Cube.

Today, facing the menacing evil alien mechanical force "Decepticons" and the news about the Asgard Protoss from a small town in Mexico,

SHIELD and UEP were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. The feeling of being surrounded by wolves and being attacked from all sides made Nick Fury furious.
He convened a "secret meeting" with many senior agents and important technical personnel.
In response to the situation that the SHIELD data security system, which is known as the most secure, was suddenly and easily breached, leaving no chance of fighting back.
Nick Fury was furious and raged at the meeting, pointing out a key breaking point:
"I suspect there is a traitor in our SHIELD!"

Looking at the crowd with different expressions, Nick Fury was quite pleased in his heart.
As expected of me!

Of course he knew that there might be traitors and spies among this group of core members and mainstays of S.H.I.E.L.D., and this meeting was just a test.

The purpose is to preliminarily identify the "traitors" mixed in the crowd!
In response to this huge "screening plan", Nick Fury specially found his good friend and old boss, Alexander Pierce.

Standing in front of Pierce's office, Nick Fury was a little excited. He seemed to have found back the passion and adventurous spirit of his youth.

It was a return to the time when I was young and was searching for traces of Hydra with my friends. It was a tense and exciting time.

At the same time, he also felt a little emotional. His old boss Pierce promoted him to the position of director of S.H.I.E.L.D. This wonderful relationship of both teacher and friend destined Pierce to be a relatively trustworthy candidate.

It’s definitely a good idea to discuss such important matters with him!

What a genius I am!

But naturally, Nick Fury, who is used to keeping something in reserve, does not intend to reveal his entire plan. This visit is just to understand Pierce's thoughts.

After all, with his support, my next drastic actions will be easier to implement.

After knocking gently on the door, Nick Fury strode into the office.

Alexander Pierce, who was originally considering whether to send personnel to try to contact the Decepticons,
When he looked up, he saw Nick Fury walking into the office with a serious face. He quickly put on a familiar smile and spoke softly,
"Fury, what's wrong?"

But Nick Fury did not return to Pierce immediately. Instead, he sat across from Pierce's desk with a stern face.

Although it was impossible to tell his expression from his dark face,
But with his excellent observation skills, Pierce also realized that what Nick Fury was going to say next must be quite important.

Raising his arm, his finger hovered over an inconspicuous hidden button on the desk, Pierce glanced up at Nick Fury.
After receiving an affirmative look from Nick Fury, Pierce pressed the button directly.

"Click——"

Suddenly, the originally flat ceiling began to fold inward, revealing a dark and deep gap.
Multiple alloy homogeneous plates fall down and fit tightly into the ground.
The blinds suddenly merged into the windowsill, the lights in the room dimmed, and a holographic image of the SHIELD logo slowly floated above the desk.

This is the office in "closed mode". At this moment, there is almost no possibility of their conversation being leaked.
Looking at Pierce, Nick Fury spoke in a deep voice,
"I think there's a traitor lurking in our SHIELD!"

(⊙o⊙)!

Nani, we are exposed! ?
Pierce frowned, a flash of surprise flashed across his eyes, but he soon calmed down.
Don't panic now. After all, if Nick Fury really finds substantial evidence and confirms that he is Hydra,
Then the person who comes to the door will not be him, but Captain America Steve Rogers.

So, Pierce quickly showed an attitude of understanding and calmness.
Nick Fury nodded slightly, as if it was what I expected.
"Pierce, I know you must have some premonition. I even suspect that this situation has been going on for more than one or two days!"

As one of the main existing factions of Hydra, Pierce responded to Nick Fury naturally and nodded.

"Fury, I think your suspicion may have some truth, but you should understand that given the current situation, it is not a good time to eradicate the cancer." "A rash move will only cause panic and mutual suspicion among the people in the bureau."

"There is an old saying on the other side of the ocean, 'to resist foreign aggression, one must first stabilize the country'. You should understand this truth, right?"

"So, my suggestion is to take it easy for now. After all, the trouble caused by those damn alien monsters has not been resolved yet."

Listening to Pierce's words, which seemed to make sense, Nick Fury nodded.

"Pierce, you're right."

Then, Nick Fury changed the subject.
"But I think it is still necessary to solve the alien monsters at the same time,"

"We can also take this rare opportunity to clean up the scum in the bureau! Get them all out!"

"S.H.I.E.L.D. has suffered for so long. We don't have time to dither any longer! We must cut the Gordian knot with lightning speed!"

Facing Nick Fury's resolute tone and attitude, knowing that once he makes up his mind, it is almost impossible to change his character,

Pierce could only sigh, looking helpless and finally compromising, and continued in a deep voice,
"Okay, Fury, I respect your choice,"

"I hope you won't regret your decision."

After receiving Pierce's accurate answer, Nick Fury nodded solemnly.

Then he said goodbye to Pierce, left the Triskelion Building of SHIELD, and drove to the Sandbox base in the Mojave Desert.
There, Dr. Eric Selvig, who was in charge of the research on the Tesseract, reported to Nick Fury about the recent situation in which the Tesseract began to inexplicably leak energy to the outside world and had abnormal frequency fluctuations.

Standing on the top floor of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Triskelion Building, in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, Alexander Pierce stared at the back of Nick Fury as he drove away below with cold eyes.

He spoke coldly to Sitwell, who was bowing his head respectfully behind him.
"Give the order to strengthen the surveillance of Nick Fury. I want to know all his whereabouts!"

Sitwell was a little surprised, but as a capable assistant, he still asked in a low voice,
"Do you want to get rid of him now?"

"Not now, at least until he sorts out this mess."

"Of course, the 'accidental death' plan for Nick Fury will be allowed to be executed when necessary."

"Prepare to send someone to unlock the Winter Soldier. Be on standby at all times!"

"Yes!"

Sitwell turned and left the office, leaving Pierce, who was a little melancholy, and shook his head with some regret.

"Fury, I gave you a chance,"

"It's you, Nick Fury, who should get out of SHIELD..."

　This base is really called [Sandbox] (_), I found it after carefully checking the information (ω),

　　
　
(End of this chapter)