Defection

"Before we state our request, do you know of our organization?"

The middle-aged man took a deep breath and asked.

"I do. The organization defeated by Captain America during World War II. History books have introductions on you," Annie answered simply.

Hearing this, the man breathed a slight sigh of relief and continued, "Yes, history books introduce us, but what you might not know is that after the Red Skull was defeated, we did not vanish, but rather went into hiding in..."

Annie impatiently interrupted, "S.H.I.E.L.D., right? I know all of this. I'm even aware that you had a hand in kidnapping me previously."

"The fact that I haven't taken action against you now is solely out of consideration for the gift you sent me earlier. I don't wish for you to continue wasting time."

Her tone was flat, yet it made the Hydra leader's body stiffen for a fraction of a second. After mentally adjusting his wording, he said directly, "We hope to gain the protection and support of Nazarick. In exchange, we can offer our loyalty and strength."

"You want to defect to us?" Annie's calm expression failed to hold, revealing a trace of astonishment.

"Yes. We hold immense influence in both political and business circles. If Nazarick is willing to accept and support Hydra, we are willing to become a spike for Nazarick on Earth and do anything for Nazarick."

The leader said earnestly.

Hydra's current situation was far from good. Not only had they exposed themselves, but they were also caught in a peculiar period.

In this era, just after a war concluded and nations were frantically seeking stability, an organization like theirs aiming for world domination would inevitably face devastating annihilation the moment they were exposed to the eyes of various countries.

Nick hadn't leaked