With S.H.I.E.L.D. and Hydra making such a huge commotion, there was no way they could hide it from everyone, not even with those Hydra branches likewise shielded by official identities. Especially after many Skrulls disguised within official agencies, yet not belonging to Hydra, received the news and rushed over as well, all of America fell into chaos.
Naturally, such a huge disturbance could not be kept from the Avengers either. Tony Stark and Jarvis immediately began investigating, while Steve and Peggy Carter, who had gained control over her abilities, also started contacting their own networks, wanting to figure out exactly what had happened.
This turn of events was something even Robet had not expected. Originally, he had only wanted to wipe out the Skrulls within Hydra in one fell swoop. Who would have thought that Alexander Pierce and the rest of Hydra could actually draw out the Skrulls disguised among humanity's upper ranks as well?
After an unknown amount of time, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s headquarters had gathered Hydra and some Skrulls who had come to investigate the situation. Of course, among them were also some ordinary human higher-ups who had not been replaced by Skrulls, as well as human higher-ups possessing extraordinary powers.
"Hm? Steve? Carter?" Among these people, Robet sensed two familiar auras, making him raise an eyebrow.
"The commotion here is bait I set. You two leave first, but don't take anyone with you, not even people you know. The vast majority of the people here are Skrulls in disguise!" Thinking of this, Robet transmitted his voice to Steve.
"Skrulls?!" Steve's pupils constricted slightly. He raised his head and glanced at S.H.I.E.L.D.'s emblem, momentarily unsure what to say.
Although after learning that the Skrull race existed, and after learning about the Secret Invasion Plan, Steve had already prepared himself for