A red vintage car pulled up outside Hundred Affairs Shop. Coulson stepped out, pushed open the door, and walked inside.
"Good afternoon, Agent Coulson." Aaron greeted him calmly, not the least bit surprised by his arrival.
"You seem to know I was coming."
"You seem to have forgotten that I'm a Divination master." Aaron spoke meaningfully, then sighed softly. "The prophecy showed that your arrival marks the beginning of me getting dragged into trouble. But it will also make it easier for me to accomplish some of my own goals."
"Uh..." Coulson smiled awkwardly and pursed his lips. "Since the trouble has already begun, is it too late for me to turn around and leave now?"
Aaron gave him a contemptuous look. "Just say it. What do you want from me?"
"I proposed forming a team to Fury. It has genius scientists and elite agents with exceptional skills. What it lacks now is a consultant."
"Heh." Aaron laughed dismissively. "And so you set your sights on me?"
"Fury said he had no objection, as long as I could persuade you."
"Agent Coulson, do you think you can afford me?" Aaron rubbed his fingers together and said bluntly, "My fees are very expensive. You should know that."
"Of course." Coulson nodded somewhat unnaturally. He had done some research before coming, and Aaron's eleven-figure assets had left him speechless.
"But there are some things that money can hardly buy." Coulson changed tack and patiently persuaded him. "I know you're interested in certain mysterious things, and my team specializes in handling extraordinary incidents. We'll inevitably come into contact with such items.
Fury has given me the authority to deal with those items. My idea is that, as long as they aren't too dangerous, you can purchase them with your own money, though you'll