Lies was full of lies.
The Skrulls lacked the funds to accomplish their grand undertaking.
If all they wanted was to live, was it really impossible for the Skrulls to survive in this world?
Of course not. What the Skrulls wanted was status and wealth.
They did not want mediocrity. They wanted to stand above everyone else.
That was their real reason for stirring up trouble.
Unfortunately, in the age of Superheroes, there were people capable of wiping them out.
They dared not act too openly.
Instead, they wanted to quietly accumulate power and capital.
Unfortunately, they had encountered Lies.
A man who was always talking about exterminating Superheroes.
Naturally, he would not let the Skrulls buy Black Market weapons in peace. He intended to use these greedy aliens to stir up trouble.
He was not the one out in front. Most Skrulls did not even know he existed.
But all he needed was to handle the few who made the decisions.
"What a wonderful speech." Lies applauded with a smile. "'Home' really is an excellent excuse."
The Skrull in the suit from earlier looked at him. "You need to understand your place, Lies."
The suited Skrull threatened him. "Your key is still in my hands."
"If it gets damaged, you die."
Unfazed by the threat, Lies spread his hands. "Fine. Even though you make invading someone else's 'home' sound so righteous, I still have to be your accomplice."
"Enough people have bought those weapons. They're all waiting for a chance to use them."
Lies opened his gray-white eyes. "It's time to liven up this city."
The ambition in the suited Skrull's eyes was becoming impossible to hide.
They had originally fled because the Kree had destroyed their home.
Who knew what was going through Nick Fury's head, to think