"Mr. Gaius," Peggy suddenly said, "there are some matters I'd like to discuss with the World Council. Could you please step aside for a moment?"
"Aaron." Coulson immediately gave him a meaningful look. "I'm counting on you to handle my team."
"Heh heh!" Aaron chuckled knowingly and looked at Nick Fury. "One billion dollars. Transfer it to my account, and don't even think about defaulting."
"Got it."
Aaron left the office without hesitation. On the rooftop, he took out his motorcycle and Captain Jack's Compass, then activated the motorcycle's flight mode and shot into the sky, following the compass needle.
Watching Aaron leave, Peggy rose to her feet with Coulson's support. "Natasha, please contact the last Council member."
"Certainly, Ms. Peggy." Natasha turned on the computer and sent a connection request.
Before long, a holographic projection appeared. The female Council member Natasha had impersonated was seated in a chair, staring at them with a grave expression.
"Nick Fury is still alive, Alexander Piers is dead. It looks like everything is over, doesn't it?"
More or less. After today, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s internal threats will be completely purged." Nick Fury spoke seriously, then changed the subject. "But there are more important matters we need to tell you. That is why I invited Ms. Peggy here. After all, Nick Fury has never had a particularly good image in the eyes of the World Council."
The female Council member sighed helplessly, as if she had long known what Nick Fury was plotting.
"Ms. Peggy, your contributions to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s founding are beyond question.
We all respect what you have done for this world, and we understand your concerns.
Alexander Piers was Hydra. S.H.I.E.L.D. was innocent. We will acknowledge that."
"That isn't enough. After this incident, S.H.I.E.L.D. needs more support." Peggy's voice was weak, but her expression