Chapter 420: Marvel: Starting by Awakening the Small Universe, Chapter 220

Because just based on the three points that he was the Director of SHIELD, was promoted by Hydra leader Alexander Pierce, and Hydra also attempted their second struggle during his tenure.

And this time, because of Hawk's intervention, Nick Fury didn't successfully stage a "King's Return" drama.

Let's put it this way: if Nick Fury were really dead, it would be one thing, but if he had been declared dead and now suddenly appeared alive...

Heh.

The best outcome for him would be sitting in prison for life.

After all, when Hydra was struggling, you were dead; when Hydra's struggle failed, you were alive—it's hard not to be suspicious.

In short—

The SHIELD Director was dead, and the new SHIELD Director was the freshly minted Maria Hill.

"Regarding the Commander, Director Hill, do you have a suitable candidate?"

"New York SHIELD Operations Command Center, Commander Victoria Hand."

"... That's acceptable."

In the video conference, after the four Security Council members and the newly appointed Federal council member turned off their microphones and exchanged a few nods, the council member from the Eastern Nation on duty this month turned the microphone back on: "That Mr. Phoenix is in Niuyuecheng. If Commander Hand comes to headquarters, then over in Niuyuecheng..."

Maria Hill put her hands behind her back, watching the five council members representing the Five Greats on the big screen in front of her.

"The person in SHIELD with the best relationship with Hawk is not me or Commander Hand, but Sharon Carter. Because of Sharon Carter, Hawk's current situation exists."

"Then Sharon Carter can replace Commander Victoria Hand..."

"No."

"Uh..."

"I plan to cancel the New York SHIELD Command Center—no, all SHIELD branches established outside of headquarters."

Maria Hill stated the first thing she would do after taking office with an expressionless face.

It wasn't to appease people, nor was it to expand the scale.

It was to make drastic cuts and directly downsize.

In a word.

It was an undeniable fact that Hydra had parasitized SHIELD, grown strong, and even nearly succeeded in their second struggle.

And as the object of parasitism, although for various reasons the Security Council didn't take action against SHIELD, the rift had certainly been created.

So...

Rather than passively waiting for the Security Council's blade, it was better to be proactive.

"I have always felt that SHIELD's scale is too huge. If it were just huge, that would be fine, but SHIELD is too bloated."

"SHIELD's initial establishment was to be a firewall between the extraordinary world and the ordinary world."

"What it needs is not to be huge, but to be responsive, flexible, and obedient to the Security Council's instructions."

"SHIELD needs elite troops and strong generals."

"And although Hawk helped us clear out Hydra, Hydra has parasitized us for so many years; no one knows if there are still Hydra existences within us."

"Now is a good opportunity."

"SHIELD can take advantage of this reform opportunity to thoroughly clean up our internal affairs."

"Also, the two Insight Helicarriers, I plan..."

The five council members on the big screen, including the newly appointed Security Council member, listened to Maria Hill talk eloquently about her plans after taking office, their expressions gradually becoming serious, and even gradually appreciative.

Among them, the Eastern Nation council member and the Moscow council member were the most prominent.

After all, these two families were originally just taking money and not participating; they had both thought from the beginning about whether to take this opportunity to just quit the group.

But for various reasons, this proposal had never been heard by the top think tank in their countries.

And right now...

Maria Hill's approach of self-amputation seemed to fit their ideas perfectly.

As for the London and Paris council members, they were also happy to see it happen.

After all, there were levels to being a "good person"; SHIELD couldn't get into the Eastern Nation and Moscow, and the Federation was the headquarters, but in their two countries, the SHIELD branches were very arrogant.

The remaining one was the new Federal council member.

He wanted to refuse; after all, everyone knew that when the Federation proposed the fundamental idea of a global organization, saying it was to maintain world peace, it was better to say it was to use this organization to play the game of "those who submit prosper, those who resist perish."

But he couldn't refuse at this time.

As everyone knows.

People who have just made a big mistake don't like to talk, and don't dare to talk much.

The Federation was the same.

So...

The first reform plan proposed by Maria Hill after becoming SHIELD Director received unanimous approval from the Security Council.

"As for Hawk..."

"Having Sharon in Niuyuecheng is enough. My attitude is still the same as before, and the facts have proven that Hawk is in the neutral-lawful camp. He might not help us do anything, but he will definitely not help villains who might harm the Earth in the future."

"Fine."

The rotating Eastern Nation council member recalled the scene of meeting Hawk in the SHIELD conference room at the time, laughed, and said: "You are the SHIELD Director now, you have the final say, Director Hill. Quell this riot as soon as possible."

Maria Hill nodded, her expression serious.

"Understood."

"Then that's it, meeting adjourned!"

The Eastern Nation council member looked at the other four council members, then slapped the table, making the final decision and ending this remote video conference.

The big screen instantly went dark.

Maria Hill also withdrew her gaze, then turned around to look at Commander Victoria Hand, who was standing not far away, outside the screen.

Commander Victoria Hand walked over.

"Director."

"Commander!"

After the two exchanged their new titles, Hill then smiled and said: "How long does New York SHIELD need?"

Commander Hand thought for a moment.

"One month."

"That's acceptable."

"I plan to complete the SHIELD reform by the end of this year."

"By the end of this year..."

Victoria Hand frowned, looking at Maria Hill: "That's too fast."

Hill shook her head.

"A fast knife cuts through tangled hemp. Now is the most chaotic time for SHIELD, but it is also the easiest time to push for reform. We must change; I don't even plan to keep the SHIELD headquarters."

"Hiss, you really plan to move the headquarters to..."

"Yes."

Hill nodded, but didn't continue, instead changing the subject: "I heard Hawk is injured?"

Hand met Hill's gaze and laughed: "Yes, his left arm is fractured, and he is recuperating at his home on Palm Street these days."

Hill was very curious.

"What happened?"

"The Demon King's shackles are powerful; he easily did something that probably no one else could do."

Commander Hand said, then told Hill the reason why Hawk's left arm was currently fractured, in a cast, and in a sling.

After hearing this, Hill also shook her head with amusement, then looked at Commander Hand.

"This is quite good. At least he is injured and recuperating, so we can concentrate our energy on dealing with our own affairs."

"Indeed."

Commander Hand nodded in agreement, then looked at Hill: "Then should we tell Sharon to let her communicate with Gwen to see if Hawk can recuperate for a longer period?"

Hill smiled slightly and didn't answer.

She directly turned the topic to the next target person.

"Someone should be coming over in a while; they are here to find Nick Fury."

"..." ===== CHAPTER 422 =====