"Understood, understood."
Fury coughed twice to cover up the awkward atmosphere.
"Coincidentally, we at S.H.I.E.L.D. are dedicated to protecting humanity from extraterrestrial threats." To bridge the distance between them, Fury continued along Alvin's line of thought. "From that perspective, our goals are the same, Mr. Valshus."
"Is that so?" Alvin seemed to have found a topic that interested him, and his eyes lit up. "You also believe that every existence other than humanity should be exterminated, right?"
You're being a little too extreme. Fury tugged at the corner of his mouth and said dryly, "Your idea is... commendable, and certainly worthy of recognition, but isn't it a little extreme?"
"No, Mr. Fury. I don't agree with you."
Alvin's expression turned solemn, like that of a devout and fanatical believer. "All heretics must be slaughtered. Only then can humanity's purity be guaranteed!"
This time, even Coulson and Black Widow beside him were startled by the firmness in his tone.
"Are you being a little too aggressive?" Coulson was starting to panic. If they really brought this guy in as Director Fury had suggested, they might cause a major disaster.
"Aggressive? No, no, no." Alvin let out a regretful sigh. "I often deeply regret that I'm not a conservative."
"That's great. Sometimes, being unyielding isn't the right choice."
Fury sighed inwardly in relief. It seemed Alvin wasn't beyond saving. At least he understood that one should be somewhat conservative when dealing with other races.
"Mm, you're right." Alvin nodded in agreement and slowly continued, "But there's nothing I can do. Who can blame me for not being aggressive enough?"
"Wht???"
Fury and the other two widened their eyes, unable to understand what he meant.
This man kept talking about ensuring humanity's purity and slaughtering every race other than humans, yet he was