Politicians' True Colors

"Natasha."

Nick Fury, the S.H.I.E.L.D. director who usually paid little attention to politics, watched the direction Arthur and the others had left in and quietly said to the still-alert Natasha:

"Catch up with Mr. Russell. No matter what it takes, establish a good relationship with him. Remember, no matter what it takes. We at S.H.I.E.L.D.—or rather, society as a whole—need to reach a cooperative relationship with him."

"Yes." Natasha nodded lightly without the slightest objection, then quickly left the conference room.

Natasha deeply respected Fury. Without him, she might have died long ago under the siege of multiple forces.

So she had secretly carried out many black operations at Fury's command, including seducing valuable male targets.

"Everyone!" Fury raised his voice and addressed those present.

"Through what just happened, we've gained a profound understanding of Umbrella's formidable strength. Even as an isolated force, they have the ability to reshape the balance of power on Earth.

They also possess twenty Super Soldiers wearing heavy Power Armor, as well as the 'mother' of those Super Soldiers. Even that young master possesses some kind of Super Speed ability."

"They also possess strength greater than mine." Rogers, standing to Fury's left, added at an opportune moment.

"Setting aside this biotechnology..."

Stark had already removed the battered Mark VII. After straightening his slightly wrinkled shirt collar, he swept his gaze over the crowd and, unusually serious, said in a low voice:

"Umbrella also possesses highly advanced electromagnetic technology. According to Romanoff's report, that white-haired beauty carried a portable Gauss Rifle...

A portable Gauss Rifle... May I ask everyone here what that represents?"

"Electromagnetic technology? The U.S. military actually possesses it as well. It's just not yet fully developed. It shouldn't count as a particularly advanced weapon...

Right?"

A navy colonel standing behind Ross had not