[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-the-devourer":3,"chapter-marvel-the-devourer-marvel-the-devourer-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: The Devourer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1275516,1703,"Chapter 123: Divide the Assets and Leave?","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>West 47th Avenue, New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury, Hill, Natasha, Barton (Hawkeye), and Coulson were gathered around a round table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the advanced agents Fury trusted the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the other trustworthy agents were executing missions elsewhere. Only these few were near New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these matters were not convenient to reveal to more people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha said with some emotion, \"Director, I just applied for a day off. Can I request to swap my vacation day to tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson rubbed his head. \"Director, I just drank all night with Thor yesterday evening. My mind is unclear right now. Can I rest for one night first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had almost forgotten about this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you gain anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson sighed, realizing he wouldn't get a vacation tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I already know the relationship between Aaron and Asgard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill, Natasha, Barton, and the others immediately became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Natasha. Hearing that Aaron had become a God King made her the most displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did such an ill-tempered person rise a step every few days?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a month, he went from being the CEO of Osborn Industries to the king of the gods. She didn't understand where exactly she had lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson continued to explain, \"According to Thor, Aaron is the son of Bor, wielding the Divine Power of Asgard. At the same time, he is also the son of a Celestial, possessing the strength of a Celestial.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on his identity, he is Odin's brother, and the uncle of Thor and Loki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, during the Mjolnir incident, Odin invited Aaron to return to Asgard and share Asgard, as well as the Nine Realms, with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson relayed what Thor had said in a more concise manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he hesitated and added one more sentence, \"However, I noticed that Loki seemed quite dismissive of this claim, yet his level of respect for Aaron even surpassed that for Thor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury let out a cold laugh. \"Odin's brother? The son of Bor? I heard Odin has lived for nearly five thousand years, hasn't he? Thor is also over fifteen hundred years old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at it that way, Bor has been dead for at least three thousand years, and Aaron is only twenty-two. Is he really Odin's brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Bor crawl out of his grave to give birth to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand how capable those so-called Gods truly were. But based on basic deduction, Odin's words didn't hold up at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was probably just Odin's excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his true intentions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury didn't dwell on it, because it wasn't important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least to outsiders, Aaron was the king of Asgard, the ruler of the Nine Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a minute!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Odin valued Aaron's strength and wanted to use his power to deter others?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Odin... seems very old?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can Gods also die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this possibility, Fury was secretly alarmed. Wouldn't that mean Aaron's strength was even greater than Odin's?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems they need to raise Aaron's threat level again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, why is that guy such a monster?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others, hearing this, had varying thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, we should discuss some serious business.\" Fury tapped the table, drawing everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surprised everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could be more important than Aaron and Asgard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the legendary deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury understood their thoughts, but there was no helping it. Although Asgard was important, the S.H.I.E.L.D. crisis was imminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He selectively revealed a portion of the intel Aaron had provided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the entire room became exceptionally quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what are your thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that they had mostly processed the information, Fury spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill was silent, Coulson's head was no longer fuzzy, Natasha's brows were furrowed, and Barton, who had been looking at his hands, also fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson patted his still somewhat red face and said, \"Director, when do we divide the assets and go our separate ways?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury stared at him with a stern expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson spread his hands. \"Director, if the situation is truly as serious as you say, S.H.I.E.L.D. is already a terminally ill patient, beyond cure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was clear: S.H.I.E.L.D. was finished. Before Hydra made its move, everyone should divide the assets and return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, under Fury's glare, Coulson touched his dangerously receding hairline and said with a wry smile, \"Alright, I just saw the atmosphere was heavy, so I made a little joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Natasha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm thinking about where I should sleep tonight.\" Natasha sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh well, the vacation is gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she had one, she wouldn't dare relax and enjoy herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows if there's a Hydra agent watching her nearby?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barton?\" Fury asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Barton was still in thought, he looked towards Hill, who was busy taking out the paper and pen she carried with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury's eyes lit up at the sight. \"Hill, do you have a plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson leaned over to look, and his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A resume?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hill looked up and said, \"I plan to apply for a job at Osborn Industries tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: !!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As things stand, only Osborn Industries is safe. I need to find a new employer in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury's lips twitched. You have to be kidding me, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just shared some information with you, and every single one of you is thinking about running away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coulson and Barton looked thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former was considering continuing to foster a good relationship with Thor, while the latter was pondering what special skills he had that could help him successfully apply for a job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha felt a pang of resentment. Everyone else could choose Osborn Industries, but she couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fury said, \"Alright, this is not the time for jokes. We need to think about what we should do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how they looked at it, this problem was unsolvable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many Hydra members were actually inside S.H.I.E.L.D.?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they exceed half?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the proportion among administrative staff and field agents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they determine if the person next to them was friend or foe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't even completely guarantee whether, within this small space, the five of them could fully trust each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydra has been lurking in ambush for at least several decades. They had likely completed their infiltration long before they even joined S.H.I.E.L.D.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at it this way, everyone present is a suspect.\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-05T16:52:19.138Z",1,"novelbin.me","7342c93b266fa977a94342455722898b0d9c3cbf766c4ab5f2b2cca7bce77a68","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-322","marvel-the-devourer-chapter-122",363,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-the-devourer-cover.jpg"]