"Very good."
Andrew was pleased with Coulson's response. "I'll send Hydra to the next universe. Coulson, don't let them outshine you."
"Rest assured, Boss. We at S.H.I.E.L.D. will never lose to Hydra."
Although Coulson knew Andrew was goading him, he still shouted his answer. He could lose to anyone but those bastards from Hydra.
That was a matter of principle.
Coulson decided he and the S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents would work themselves to the bone, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to achieve the best possible results.
Andrew nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Don't worry, I won't shortchange you. When the time comes, I'll bring all of you back to life."
"Bring all of us back to life?"
Coulson's eyes lit up. Following the Boss really did promise a bright future.
After settling the plan with Coulson, Andrew took a single step and arrived on the Symbiote Planet.
Then, as he collected symbiotes, Andrew said to Knull, "Unyielding Knull, the Knull in my universe..."
Knull hurriedly asked, "What happened to him? He didn't chicken out, did he? If he really did, I'll kill him the moment I get out."
Andrew smiled. "No, he didn't chicken out. He also asked me to tell you that, given the chance, he'll definitely kill you."
Knull burst out laughing. "I'll be waiting."
With that, the matter of the parallel universe was settled for the time being. All that remained was to collect souls at regular intervals.
In the blink of an eye, another three months and more passed. Americans were busy throughout that time. For one thing, the aftermath of the last disaster still lingered, leaving them with plenty to do.
For example, the people of New York had to find new homes. There was no helping it—the entire city was gone, and no