Reason for Showing Up

General Ross was just one step away from achieving his goal. However, the crucial memory extraction device was also destroyed along with the Skrull, turning into cosmic dust.

Although the Skrulls science officer had also taken refuge on this native planet, rebuilding the device shouldn't be a major problem. But General Ross couldn't wait any longer.

The best approach would be to directly win over Vers, who was also deceived by the Kree, and get her to voluntarily reveal the information she wants.

This was far easier than capturing the opponent and then strapping them with the memory extraction device a second time. Just think about the consequences of the first time: not only did he crush his twenty most capable subordinates with his hands restrained at the start, but he also managed to blow up the spaceship along the way.

With both manpower and resources lacking, General Ross had no courage to gamble again. Therefore, he defended himself by saying:

"I must say, the Kryptonian have a terrible reputation in the universe. Your way of doing things is like a bottomless madness, which would frighten anyone who sees it."

"Our goal is to secure a chance for our community to survive; we don't have much room for error. So you must understand us."

The moment we see Kryptonian, we want to exclude you.

"What If...? you appear on this planet by a tiny, accidental chance, and remain sensible, I can persuade my people to set aside their hostility towards you, because you were never our target."

"I offer my sincerest apologies for what happened to the girl. And of course, there's no need to worry about alien pathogens; our medical officers can provide advanced medical services."

"And look, we're showing our true colors and haven't brought out any weapons. That's our sincerity. Why don't we sit down and talk?"

Nick Fury once again stepped in to steer the pace. He lowered his gun first and asked, "What is there for us to talk about? All I've noticed is that you keep causing trouble and recklessly impersonating other people."

"I can't even be bothered to ask you if Agent Kohler is still alive. You want to talk now because you have more people and a sure chance of victory."

We have no choice but to follow your orders.

Faced with the questioning, General Ross nodded slightly, and most of the Skrulls transformed back into human form and went outside. They no longer remained inside, creating a sense of oppression among the crowd.

As for the Skrulls remained, she was rather petite and possessed feminine features. General Ross said, "This is our physician. Shall we have her examine the girl's wounds?"

"No need!" Maria Rambo still couldn't believe the Skrulls were just protecting their child.

General Ross, like Henry, did not necessarily offer assistance. He also dismissed the short Skrulls.

He was alone, facing Nick Fury and his crew.

"I must emphasize first that, unless there are exceptional circumstances, we will not kill the people we are imitating. So Agent Kohler of S.H.I.E.L.D.. is still alive, except for a bump on his head. He should be back at S.H.I.E.L.D.. by now."

"And I have nothing to talk about with you humans, but I have something to say to you, Vers —is that your name now? Or should I call you Carol?"

Danvers, there is definitely room for us to talk.

"I believe you're also interested in that accident six years ago. And I happen to have a recording of that accident on hand, from—well, what you humans call the black box."

Distracted by Maria Rambo's gaze towards the Skrulls, I said, "Impossible. The higher-ups said nothing was left behind in that accident, not even the black box."

General Ross, however, said with a hint of smugness, "That's what they told you. But our racial talents allow me to enter places that are difficult for many to access, and obtain things that others cannot."

As he spoke, General Ross took a CD from his pocket. "This recording is very valuable. Why don't you listen to it? For example, it reveals that we are actually victims of the Kree, not enemies."

Nick Fury didn't make the decision for Vers; he simply looked at the woman who identified herself as Kree Starforce.

Vers herself was also quite conflicted. She questioned, "Why should I believe what you say?"

"It depends on whether you're curious about the whole thing. What If...? you're not curious at all, why bother tracking Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S., right? Wouldn't it be better to just report our location and let the main force come and wipe us out?"

Why are you doing all this? What are you looking for?

General Ross said, "Dr. Wendy Lawson, actually the defector Kree scientist, Mar- Will, realized she was fighting an unjust war, so she decided to switch sides and support the Skrulls."

"And her way of expressing support was by researching a Faster-than-Light Engine, hoping to lead the remaining Skrulls out of the clutches of the Kree Empire. So I said, I'm doing all this to ensure the survival of my race."

"As for why she chose this underdeveloped planet for her research, I have no idea for now. But I am certain of one thing: Mar- Will, also known as Dr. Lawson, is willing to trust you, so I choose to trust you as well. Please do not betray this trust."

One of the main reasons why Vers would abandon his main mission to pursue the answer in his heart was Dr. Wendy Lawson.

As Yon Rogge, her commander in the Kree Starforce, once said, when each person meets the Supreme Intelligence, the image they see is that of the person most important and respected to them.

However, Vers had never known who the silver-haired old woman was or what she meant to him.

It wasn't until the Skrulls machines extracted her memories that she began to experience flashbacks of unfamiliar fragments of memory. Among these were traces of Dr. Lawson.

So rather than defeating the Skrulls, Vers is more interested in knowing what truth lies behind the accident six years ago. He'll find out first, and then he can deal with the Skrulls later if necessary.

Before Vers could reply, an orange cat suddenly appeared, circled around the group's feet, and headed towards the Skrulls.

This proximity instantly broke the confident man's guard. He not only retreated several steps but also shrank back against the wall. General Ross cried out in despair, "Oh God! Get this guy away from me! Don't come any closer!"

Vers scooped up the orange cat, cradled it against his chest, and approached General Ross as if bullying him. "You're afraid of a cat? That Tiger over there is much more to be afraid of, okay?"

"This thing isn't a cat, it's Flerken."

"Ha, Flerken!" The unfamiliar term drew mocking glances from the crowd at the Skrulls had previously maintained an arrogant attitude but was now completely disheveled.