A few hours later, the first generation of Avengers had finally gathered in a cabin aboard S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarrier.
As for Loki, he had long since been locked inside a specially made glass cell.
He was now like a monkey in a zoo, watched around the clock by countless cameras, without even the slightest bit of personal privacy.
Watching the cunning and treacherous enemy through the monitor, Nick Fury finally took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "How much do you know about the Chitauri?"
"According to the intelligence I've gathered so far, the Chitauri are an organization similar to drifters and mercenaries, vassals of the cosmic overlord Thanos. If they've taken an interest in Earth, you'd best be careful." Allen gave a meaningful warning.
Clearly, he had come at the invitation of the International Security Council to ensure that the situation did not spiral out of control.
There was no denying that Hydra's infiltration of humanity's political elite had reached a truly terrifying level.
Less than a few hours after Alexander Pierce made his promise, representatives from all the major powers unanimously approved his proposal.
No wonder they had been destroyed by Captain America and Director Egghead in the original plot, only to rise again time after time afterward.
"The cosmic overlord Thanos?" A grave expression immediately appeared on Nick Fury's face.
Just the name and title alone made it obvious that this was not someone to be trifled with.
Allen smiled and nodded. "That's right! Thanos, also known as the Mad Titan, is the last survivor of the Eternal Titans. He is also one of the few powerhouses in the universe capable of confronting All-Father Odin head-on. Compared to him, the Kree are nothing. Most importantly, he has a rather interesting habit: every time he conquers