As Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., you must be familiar with the faces of those senior agents.
Nick Fury identified the figure the moment he saw his face.
He remembered what Apocalypse had said before. He captured Grant Ward and did not expect that they would meet him here.
But he thought of Apocalypse's bad taste again. This time it was Apocalypse who brought them in. It is very likely that he deliberately let them come into contact with Grant Ward in order to satisfy his pleasure of watching the show.
"It's him, why is he here?"
Because Natasha travels around a lot, he spends much more time with Grant Ward than Nick Fury. I haven't seen him for a while, but I didn't expect to bump into him here First Heaven.
Moreover, Nick Fury's expression just now was wrong. There was no doubt, but a hint of understanding.
Because the existence of Hydra is relatively confidential, except for Coulson, Nick Fury has not been disclosed to Natasha and Barton before.
Nick Fury noticed the searching gazes of Natasha and Barton, glanced at Coulson who asked him questions, and nodded slightly.
"Here's the thing..."
With Nick Fury's permission, Coulson began to explain to Natasha and Barton.
None of them stopped and continued to approach the bottom of the cliff. In the air, Coulson's voice gradually floated into the ears of Grant, who was so excited that he jumped up.
"... So, Grant Ward was directly captured here by Apocalypse...!"
Originally, as several people approached, Grant Ward couldn't help but move towards them, but Coulson's words seemed to have magic power, forcing his feet to stay there.
Due to the suffering during this period of time, Grant's face turned a little yellow and haggard, and was still shiny. His expression was uncertain.
He subconsciously put his hand on his waist, where he had the pistol he carried.
However, looking at Coulson's vague appearance covering the others, and his gray-white skin, he also looked at the muzzles of several other people who were about to raise their heads because they knew his identity.
Grant felt like his nimble fingers were like a snake that had been pinched seven inches, and he could no longer exert any strength.
He simply closed his eyes, raised his head and took a deep breath, then exhaled heavily, opened his eyes again, and a weird smile appeared on his face.
There was a hint of decadence in that smile, and a hint of strange calmness.
"Nick Fury Director, long time no see!"
"Yes, long time no see, you really gave me a big surprise!"
"If you hadn't overestimated your ability to monitor Li Ge's base, how would I have known that S.H.I.E.L.D. had become a protective umbrella for you bugs!"
"You think so? Agent Hydra...Grant Ward!"
Thinking of the secret observation of S.H.I.E.L.D. members during this period, Nick Fury's face could not remain calm as usual, and he looked at Grant gloomily.
Once you have doubts about anything, and then look at the normal things in the past, it is easy to find the hidden sense of violation.
Through his careful analysis, except for those expatriates and the people he usually interacted with, he found that there was something wrong with almost half of the people.
So to some extent, he also wants to thank Grant.
Otherwise, when will he realize the existence of Hydra?
"So - this weird place really belongs to Li Ge?"
As soon as Nick Fury's words came out, Grant immediately determined how he knew about Hydra.
Apparently the connection between Li Ge or Apocalypse and Nick Fury is deeper than they imagined.
Thinking of myself, a senior agent and a member of Hydra, when had I ever suffered from such a savage-like life?
Even if he had speculation about this, he still wanted to get confirmation from Nick Fury to make him truly give up - hoping that Li Ge's power would not be so powerful that it makes people despair.
Grant stared closely into Nick Fury's eyes, and that expectation was even conveyed to Nick Fury through his eyes.
"Grant Ward... You are lucky to have entered here before us!"
Facing Grant's gaze, Nick Fury suddenly said something like this, not knowing whether it was a mockery or a compliment, leaving Grant confused.
"You should have discovered the secret of Li Ge - it can give power to others!"
"... And here is the trial place he opened up, First Heaven of Nine Heavens!"
Nick Fury suddenly felt a refreshing feeling that he could get strength here, and what did Hydra have?
I must kill them all!
"What a pity... you are not qualified for the trial, and the power here has no chance for you!"
Although Nick Fury's words were still calm, the sarcasm that was about to come out deeply penetrated into Grant's heart.
He gets it! He totally gets it!
Although Apocalypse just put him here, apart from the harsh environment, the fact that he understood that the power was right in front of him but he was not qualified to obtain it was Apocalypse's revenge for daring to spy on him!
Grant has a deep desire for powerful power. This situation that can be seen but cannot be touched is the most cruel mental torture for him.
"Crack!"
Because of suffering for a long time and suddenly knowing this kind of thing, something seemed to be broken in Grant's heart. It was this clear understanding that made him collapse even more.
"Can you give me your dangerous items? I think you don't want us to think you have any inappropriate ideas, right?"
Coulson came to Grant and politely opened his palms in front of him with a friendly smile on his face, but there was no smile in his eyes, only urging.
His eyes looked across Grant at the place where Grant was squatting just now. Along a gap at the bottom of the cliff, weak moisture penetrated the soil, and some soil had been dug out.
Grant had a trace of decadence on his face, and without saying a word, he resignedly pulled out the pistol from his waist and placed it on Coulson's palm without hesitation.
Putting the pistol on his body casually, Coulson returned to Nick Fury's side.
Natasha and Barton both looked at the embarrassed Grant with complicated eyes. Hydra was just a distant historical legend to them. They didn't expect that there were so many around them.
Even senior agent Grant, whom he often comes into contact with, is a member of Hydra.
"Lead the way to your residence here."
Nick Fury gently patted Grant on the shoulder and gave the order as a matter of course, as if the winner was going to receive his spoils.
Grant did not raise his head because he was afraid that Nick Fury would see the madness in his eyes. This was the rebellious psychology of a bigot whose hope had been shattered.
He lowered his head slightly and silently led the way.