Aftermath of the Incident

When Coulson entered Wesker's office, he felt an atmosphere thick with power and indifference. The office was filled with an air of seriousness and high security, making him feel a prickle of nervousness.

"This feels even more intimidating than the Director's office!"

Wesker sat behind a large desk, dressed in a sharp suit. His face was like an iron mask, his expression cold and solemn, his eyes conveying ruthlessness and decisiveness. His deep-set eyes seemed to hide endless secrets and schemes.

Coulson couldn't deny that Wesker's appearance made a strong impression on him. He felt a unique aura emanating from Wesker, an undeniable power and authority. Wesker's posture was perfectly straight, and he exuded an air of confidence and imposing presence.

However, Coulson could also sense an unfathomable mystery about Wesker. His appearance gave off an inscrutable feeling, as if he held many unknown secrets.

Coulson mused inwardly, Wesker didn't seem like an approachable person. His exterior gave an impression of coldness and ruthlessness, as if he held a detached attitude towards the world and others. But within this detachment, there seemed to be a deep-seated wisdom and strategy.

Deep down, Coulson felt a mixture of awe and curiosity towards Wesker. He wanted to know how this man controlled such a vast organization and manipulated various power plays and conspiracies from behind the scenes.

"Coulson. Agent Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D." Coulson decided to abandon the fake identity he had used at the front desk and use his real one.

"Wesker." Wesker stood up and shook Coulson's hand.

"So cold." Coulson felt an extreme coldness from Wesker's skin.

After they sat down, Coulson got straight to the point: "Mr. Wesker, we found a logo belonging to your Umbrella Corporation at a crime scene hotel in Monaco. While I know this might not be related to you, according to our department's procedures, I still had to come and see you."

Wesker had already known the other party would come and had been waiting for this day. Looking at Coulson, who exuded a friendly aura, he couldn't help but become interested in the person behind him.

Wesker nodded and said, "Agent Coulson, your efficiency is truly admirable. However, I hope you understand that Umbrella Corporation is not involved in any illegal activities; we are a legitimate enterprise."

Coulson smiled slightly. He could feel the distant coldness in Wesker's eyes and could only respond with slightly firmer words: "Mr. Wesker, I believe Umbrella Corporation is not involved in any illegal activities, but as an investigator, I must follow the clues and seek the truth. If you can provide any information beyond this logo image, I would be very grateful." Coulson's tone was firm, his eyes revealing resolve and determination.

Wesker said calmly, "I also believe Agent Coulson will find the truth of the matter."

Their conversation couldn't be called good or bad; it was very direct. After the dialogue ended, Coulson left the Umbrella building.

Inside Coulson's beloved car.

"Director, that man is difficult to deal with. I'm certain he's connected to the hotel incident." Coulson could still recall the strong aura emanating from him.

"We'll discuss it in detail when you get back." Nick Fury quickly hung up the phone.

Meanwhile, Melin also emerged from the Hawke Group and said to Nick Fury on the phone, "Director, the other party was very cooperative. I didn't find anything unusual."

"Mm, we'll talk when you get back."

Hanging up the phone, Nick Fury nodded to an agent who greeted him as he passed by.

"I know you're busy, but I still need to ask you to come over."

Alexander Pierce personally opened the door for Nick Fury.

"I was actually coming over myself." Nick Fury replied with a slight smile.

"Sit down. The financial report will be brought over shortly; you just need to sign it." Alexander Pierce teased, looking at Nick Fury's brightened eyes, "Hey, I spoke a lot on your behalf with the council to get this approved."

"Thanks, Alex."

"I know I probably shouldn't ask, but I heard from my subordinates that Hydra has appeared?" Pierce asked cautiously, half-sitting on the edge of the desk.

"Yes, but it's still under investigation." Nick Fury admitted expressionlessly, looking at Pierce.

"Be careful."

Nick Fury nodded. He held great respect for this former superior who had mentored him.

A knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

A woman in uniform entered, smiling at Nick Fury.

"Minister."

"Sign this for our Director." Pierce took out a pen clipped to his suit jacket, quickly signed, and pushed it towards Nick Fury.

Nick Fury nodded at the woman, took out his pen, signed his name, and handed the report back to her.

The woman nodded at them and left.

"Same time next week." Pierce held up one finger to Nick Fury.

"You help me so much, I don't know how to thank you." Nick Fury stood up and patted Pierce's arm.

Pierce chuckled and chided, "Ha, you rascal. Just try not to be too arrogant during your next duty and get complaints. I've got quite a pile of complaint letters for you guys."

After a few moments of banter, Pierce watched Nick Fury's retreating back, his smile quickly fading into an expressionless mask.

Hydra Emergency Meeting.

Electronic projection.

"I asked Nick Fury. We haven't found our people yet, but we've already attracted his attention. S.H.I.E.L.D. is investigating, and I noticed Nick Fury is taking this very seriously this time." Pierce recalled the other man's facial control, his expressionless face betraying no emotion, and spoke.

"I'm suddenly interested in this company." Viper, wearing high-heeled boots, rested her feet on the table, looking playfully at Baron Strucker.

"Do you have a plan?" Arnim Zola asked expressionlessly, wearing a full-body suit.

"Kind of." Viper toyed with her fingers, not looking at Arnim Zola's suit.

"Anything else? If not, I'm leaving." Baron Strucker logged off immediately before the others could finish speaking.

The other two looked at Pierce.

"We underestimated their strength. They're incredibly powerful, and we need to unite. How about we exchange some resources?" Pierce said to the two of them.

The masked figure's face flickered for a moment, then they spoke, "Is your plan about to begin?"

"Pretty much," Pierce replied, not wanting to discuss it further with the masked figure.

"Your plan is actually quite interesting. Want me to add a few more layers of security for you?" The masked figure became interested, gesturing for Pierce to beg them.

"No, thank you."

"Alright, I was planning on sending some people over to your side soon anyway. We'll talk then. I'm leaving." Viper's projection vanished quickly.

"Pierce, contact me anytime if you're interested." The masked figure's face formed a signal emoji before disappearing.

Time passed. The heroes of the Hawke Group continued their acting careers while also being superheroes.

A group of children were excitedly describing their fantasies of saving the world with superheroes.

"I think Iron Man is the coolest. A man's romance is all about mechs. I'm an army of one. In the future, robots will be computer-controlled, and I'll be able to do so many things by myself." As the child spoke of saving people, a scene of a hero saving a damsel in distress flashed through his mind. "You're my big hero." The rescued beauty kissed his cheek.

"Hehehehe."

"Nonsense, I think Electro is way more awesome. He can fly, his whole body can crackle with lightning, and he's good at both long-range and close-range combat. He's totally badass."

"Super V is cool too. Did you guys see the trailer for the new 'Superhero: V'? The moment Super V raises his hand, the bullets the bad guys shoot at him just stop in front of the people he's protecting. All those people look up at Super V's back in shock, that kind of swagger is just amazing."

The children chattered excitedly about their admired heroes and the superpowers they longed to possess.

Until.

"Does anyone here like the Translucent?"

Silence fell immediately.

Faces flushed red, they all waved their hands and shook their heads. "No, no, why would I like the Translucent? He can only turn invisible."

"Heh." The Translucent, lurking nearby, curled his lip. A bunch of hypocritical kids, only their lower halves were truly hard.

Hawke Group.

"Boss." The secretary rushed into Nathan Hawke's office. Seeing her boss looking at her, she said, "Based on Rotten Apple's interest, the response to the trailers for our three superhero movies has been incredibly enthusiastic. And the advance ticket sales are completely sold out. The promotional campaign for a live-action superhero movie that's even more special effects than special effects has been explosive."

The secretary said excitedly, because she knew very well that this was the only matter where she was allowed to enter without an appointment, and perhaps seize the opportunity to show off her looks to the boss.

"Good, you've worked hard." Nathan Hawke took the documents from the secretary and scanned them at lightning speed, nodding with great pleasure.

Nathan Hawke, who had already reached the point where he could make a summoning, decided to hold out a little longer, until he absolutely couldn't anymore.

At the same time.

Ivan Vanko, who had been brought out of Monaco by Justin Hammer, was passionately founding his new company.

And at Vanko Industries right now.

"You're the Japanese person Justin called to help me through the startup phase, Ryoma Sengoku?" Ivan Vanko was very displeased with Justin Hammer's unilateral decision to place someone here. But unfortunately, his company was indeed in need of staff during its nascent stage, though he needed administrative personnel, not researchers like himself.

"No, there are others, I just arrived first." Ryoma Sengoku smiled slightly, his eyes still filled with excitement. He was eager to see what this "nuclear reactor" was that Nathan Hawke had sent him to learn from. As for the others, they were hired by Justin Hammer through a headhunter for Ivan Vanko's Vanko company.