Chapter 98
The Showdown Between Lu Dan and Stark: That's right, I have a diary too!
Chapter 98 The Showdown Between Lu Dan and Stark: That's right, I have a diary too!
The diary doesn't mention the final outcome of the super weapon developed using the Cosmic Cube, so Lu Dan has no idea.
But if that Insight Project were to become a reality now, would Nick Fury still be afraid of the threat from New Mexico?
While they might not be able to defeat Asgard's ultimate weapon, the Destroyer, they at least have a lot more confidence now, don't they?
The development of super weapons must also be put on the agenda!
However, the development of superweapons is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
Even with the vast resources that S.H.I.E.L.D. currently possesses, it is still a very difficult task.
After all, there are very few top scientists of Tony Stark's caliber in this world.
Although unwilling to admit it, Nick Fury had to.
The only superweapon project I can look forward to right now is actually the whiplash exoskeleton device from Ivan Vanko's side!
And using braised eggs as a method.
It's not actually that difficult to fully utilize Ivan Vanko's technology to create a Whiplash Special Forces team.
Nick Fury believes he will be able to turn this idea into reality soon.
This is not a problem.
The only problem is that the Whiplash Special Forces team simply can't satisfy Lu Dan's appetite!
In addition to the whiplash exoskeleton, Nick Fury also needs to develop weapons that are powerful enough to truly counter alien threats.
For example, the Insight Project!
Lu Dan really wants to know what Project Insight is!
What was the impetus that led this other self to develop such a successful plan?
But it's a pity.
Because of a lack of relevant experience, Nick Fury is now completely unable to grasp any clear direction.
The development of superweapons requires careful planning and cannot be rushed.
However, there is another matter that braised eggs can now address with corresponding measures.
Without further delay, he summoned the honest Coulson to his side once again.
"Coulson, I have a task for you."
"I need you to arrange for some people to infiltrate New Mexico."
Nick Fury immediately gave Coulson such an order.
"What is the target of this infiltration?"
"Also, how long is the incubation period?"
After a moment's thought, Coulson asked Nick Fury the two key questions.
"At some point in the future, a hammer will fall from the sky in New Mexico."
"But nobody knows exactly when or where that hammer will land."
"And that's why I asked you to come here."
Under Coulson's watchful gaze, Nick Fury explained the details of the mission to Coulson.
???
Coulson was bewildered, a few question marks appearing on his forehead.
A hammer... falling from the sky?
How could a hammer fall from the sky?!
The words "hammer" and "falling from the sky" are completely unrelated.
Even when placed together, they seem somewhat out of place.
However, Coulson also knew that since his superior had given such an order, he must have some real information.
And without a doubt.
This hammer must also involve something supernatural; it's definitely not an ordinary object.
"Sir, what kind of hammer is that?"
Coulson asked again.
"I can't tell you that either."
Nick Fury said "I don't know" in a way that was both profound and sophisticated.
"Understood, sir!"
Coulson nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
"Besides these, there are two other people you need to keep an eye on secretly."
Nick Fury then gave Coulson another order.
The other party was instructed to keep a close eye on the two key figures who had encountered Thor.
Jane Foster and Daisy.
Coulson didn't ask any further questions about the order.
Since the superior has decided to monitor these two people, he must have his own reasons.
As a subordinate, all he needed to do was faithfully carry out the tasks assigned by his superiors; he didn't need to know things he shouldn't know.
"Alright, you can go now."
With a wave of his hand, Nick Fury dismissed Coulson.
He knew, of course, that given the details of Hydra's infiltration recorded in his diary, his arrangements would most likely be leaked.
Hydra received the information.
However, such things are unavoidable.
After all, Nick Fury's private resources are extremely limited; he can't possibly use his private resources to do everything, can he?
Nick Fury will only consider using his power on truly core and important matters.
However, this incident in New Mexico is clearly not included.
After all, if Thor's hammer had actually landed, it would have caused a "frenzy of onlookers" in New Mexico.
If the Destroyer really did nearly destroy New Mexico, Hydra couldn't possibly be unaware of it!
There was no need to keep this a secret from Hydra.
"Hill!"
Not long after Coulson left.
After some deliberation, Lu Dan summoned another of his trusted agents, Agent Hill.
However, this time, Lu Dan did not give Agent Hill any important tasks.
He simply had the other party act as his driver.
I don't know what Lu Dan was thinking. He's a top agent who's even higher-ranking than Coulson, yet he always makes Lu Dan do errands for him.
However, Hill had no complaints and quickly started the car.
"Sir, where are we going?"
Agent Hill, now in the driver's seat, turned to ask Lu Dan, who was lounging lazily in the passenger seat.
"At Stark's place."
chug!
The car started up quickly.
Approximately forty minutes later.
Nick Fury arrived at Tony Stark's luxurious villa and stood before the playboy.
"Stark, you look much better than last time."
Nick Fury glanced meaningfully at the playboy with his one eye.
Of course, what he said was also the truth.
When Nick Fury last came to see Tony Stark, Tony Stark's body had already been eroded by the toxins of palladium.
Although it hasn't reached a very serious level yet, it still has a significant impact on the body.
Unlike now, she looks energetic and full of vitality.
"Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., what are you doing here again?"
Tony Stark ignored Nick Fury's pleasantries. "I've already said I'm not interested in your Avengers."
"Yeah?"
Lu Dan's expression remained unchanged, but he subtly changed the subject, asking meaningfully, "So, what about New Mexico?"
Swish!
Then Nick Fury clearly saw that Tony Stark's expression immediately changed slightly.
Although the playboy concealed it well and quickly adjusted his emotions.
But standing in front of the Playboy was a secret service chief!
How could it possibly escape the eyes of a braised egg vendor?
Even if the braised egg only has one eye!
Hammer it!
There's no doubt about it!
Tony Stark is 100% another diary owner!
Nick Fury is now a certainty.
If one hadn't read the diary, a normal person would be bewildered and confused when suddenly hearing themselves mention New Mexico.
Instead of the surprise and astonishment that Tony Stark showed, as if he hadn't expected to be so direct, he didn't.
It's clear that the other party already knew about the situation in New Mexico!
"You actually wanted to talk about Thor, right?"
Tony Stark raised an eyebrow, his gaze also becoming deep.
"Okay, let's stop this pointless testing, because I know you have a magical diary that no one but yourself can see."
"I know you know that I also have such a magical diary."
"So, why don't we have an open and honest talk, shall we?"
Nick Fury shrugged, abandoning the game of witty banter, and chose to confront Tony Stark directly.
"Of course I know that you know I know that you have a diary just as magical as mine."
Since Lu Dan had already made his point, the playboy naturally stopped pretending to be confused. "It's not just you, the undercover agent you sent to my side, Black Widow, she has one too, right?"
"That's right, Natasha also has a diary."
"That's why I sent her to infiltrate your inner circle."
Nick Fury did not deny this, because there was no point in denying it at this point, "because only the owner of the diary can confirm whether you actually have the diary."
"So, you sent Coulson to the Arctic Ocean to 'bring Captain America back' because of the information in the diary?"
"I believe you were there for the same reason."
A simple "confrontation" between the two sides resolved all the previous discrepancies caused by their deviations from the spoilers in the diary.
"So, Stark, can we talk about New Mexico now?"
"Unless you can just stand by and watch the Destroyer, oh, the Destroyer of Asgard, destroy that town."
After a brief silence, Nick Fury spoke again, confidently addressing Tony Stark.
Lu Dan believes that Playboy would never be able to ignore something like this!
Just as Playboy couldn't ignore terrorist organizations and use Stark Industries' weapons to destroy the world.
Although the general public's impression of Tony Stark is that he is extremely self-centered, arrogant and conceited.
But Nick Fury knew that was just an illusion.
Deep down, Tony Stark still has a chivalrous heart.
Tony Stark was speechless.
Although he was very unhappy with the feeling of being manipulated and seen through.
But even Playboy had to admit that Nick Fury was right.
After analyzing the diary and concluding that New Mexico could be destroyed by the Destroyer, Tony Stark did intend to prevent it.
He simply couldn't stand idly by!
"I've already had Jarvis monitoring everything that's happening in New Mexico."
"If anything happens there, the Destroyer will be there immediately."
Tony Stark then told Nick Fury about some of his plans, saying, "I'm sure you have similar plans as well."
"That's right, I've already sent people to that town, but you and I both know it's far from enough."
Nick Fury's expression turned somewhat serious as he spoke.
And Tony Stark couldn't refute it either.
Zhou Cheng had compared several Destroyers in his diary and clearly pointed out the huge differences between them.
In the other party's words, even if the Destroyer of Asgard stood there and let the Destroyer attack him, he would not be able to break through the defense.
The opponent's Destroyer could easily overpower our own Destroyer in just a couple of hits!
In other words.
The two sides are not even in the same league or at the same level!
Even if Tony Stark is incredibly cool and powerful, he wouldn't believe that his Destroyer armor alone could truly stop the Destroyer of Asgard and prevent the disaster in New Mexico.
"What if we add that 'old man' who's been sleeping for seventy years? Don't tell me you haven't set your sights on him."
"But even with him, it probably still wouldn't be enough, would it?"
"Besides that, Hulk?"
"If he had gone, New Mexico might have faced destruction without the Destroyer even arriving."
"Your two henchmen, Black Widow and Hawkeye? Forgive my bluntness, but they're just ordinary agents."
"So, you must have other plans or trump cards up your sleeve. Just say it!"
Tony Stark's gaze was deep and unfathomable; aside from Satan, he seemed to have seen through almost everything about Nick Fury's inner journey.
"I do have a plan, and I do have a trump card, but I'm not sure if that trump card will work."
Meeting the playboy's gaze, Lu Dan nodded mysteriously.
"Seriously? Are you sure you want to keep us in suspense at this point?"
"It's you! I'm talking about you, Stark!"
Nick Fury interrupted Tony Stark, his expression serious, "My trump card is you!"
"I don't feel flattered at all by what you're saying; on the contrary, I feel uneasy."
"Being targeted by a secret service chief is not a pleasant experience."
"I'm starting to consider whether or not I should listen to what you have to say next."
"My gut feeling tells me that's probably not a good thing."
Tony Stark was slightly surprised, and then quickly began to complain.
"Stark, I'd like to invite you to study the Tesseract."
Nick Fury ignored Tony Stark's complaints and instead extended a serious invitation to the Playboy.
This was a decision made by braised eggs after careful consideration.
The most crucial and essential element in developing super weapons using the Cosmic Cube is top-tier scientists.
Ordinary top-tier characters aren't enough; it has to be the absolute top-tier, like Tony Stark.
So instead of going through all the trouble of finding a scientist like that, it would be better to just go straight for Tony Stark.
After all, Tony Stark was also the owner of the diary and knew what kind of threats the world would face in the future.
Naturally, they understand the importance and necessity of superweapons better than others.
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