Seeing the hesitation and guilt in Nick Fury's eyes completely fade away, replaced by a calm and collected demeanor, and Rimuru returning to his role as the decisive and clear- Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.., Rimuru in his heart that he had made up his mind.
He didn't want to push people too hard, so he softened his tone and tried to comfort them.
" Director Fury, you don't need to blame yourself so much, and you don't need to feel guilty."
"You took them in because your initial intention was for the sake of the Earth and the future of humanity."
"But the Skrulls ' technological level is far superior to that of Earth."
"If we soften our stance and let them go today, within a few decades, their development speed will far surpass that of humanity."
"At that time, the universe will have one more formidable enemy that is hostile to us and whose strength far surpasses ours."
"Rather than planting a time bomb for future generations that could destroy all of human civilization at any moment, it's better to nip it in the bud now."
"Furthermore, it wasn't a complete extermination; there are still remnants of the Skrull race in the depths of space, so they haven't truly been wiped out."
"To put it bluntly, this matter is a crime committed in this generation, but a meritorious deed for future generations."
Nick Fury looked up and stared intently at the boy before him.
Despite the other party's casual and nonchalant tone, and the few words they uttered, the fate of an entire race on Earth was sealed.
He felt a mix of emotions.
Once again, I am incredibly grateful that such a ruthless, visionary, and powerful being stands on the side of humanity.
At least for now.
After a long while, Fury slowly nodded, letting go of the last bit of obsession in his heart.
"You're a madman."
Upon hearing this, Rimuru felt a strange sensation welling up inside him; this was probably the feeling of the misunderstood villains in various works.
"Someone always has to make sacrifices. Even if I don't, someone else will, and then even more innocent people will be sacrificed."
"By the way, your future deputy director Agent Hill, also sacrificed his life."
Nick Fury sighed deeply upon hearing this.
"You convinced Rimuru."
"Tell me your plans for what you're going to do next, and I'll fully cooperate."
Seeing that he had finally relented and agreed, Rimuru secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He didn't actually want things to get too tense with Nick Fury from the beginning.
Fury is not a purely good person; he is cunning, calculating, and enjoys strategic maneuvering.
But undeniably, all his calculations and schemes are ultimately aimed at protecting the Earth and humanity.
This alone makes it worthwhile to try to get along.
Rimuru then revealed his simple and reliable plan.
"The plan is not complicated; it will be implemented in two steps."
"First, hand over your S.H.I.E.L.D. records, and all the lists, locations, and information you know about the Skrulls lurking on Earth. We'll start by precisely eliminating these overt threats."
"Secondly, provide Tony with Skrulls biological materials, blood, and genetic samples."
"He needs this data to build a custom detection device to investigate those hidden agents who have been operating for over a decade without your knowledge."
Rimuru's confident tone reassured everyone.
Don't worry.
"My Ultimate Nullifier Legion maintained complete control throughout the operation; their discipline, execution, and stability were all sufficient."
"The entire process will be conducted covertly to prevent the Skrulls from resorting to desperate measures and instigating internal strife, and absolutely no major chaos will be allowed to erupt out of control."
After listening to Rimuru's simple, brutal, yet incredibly reliable plan, Nick Fury had no further objections.
no way.
Faced with Rimuru's absolute power, all schemes and tricks are laughable and meaningless.
He hesitated for a moment, then asked one more question.
"Are you really not needed assistance from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"Those who remained after the last Hydra purge are all of high loyalty and trustworthiness."
Rimuru shook his head immediately, rejecting the idea without even thinking.
"Need not."
"The fewer people who know about this fucking stuff, the better."
"With more people, there are more variables. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, and a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone these alien creatures that are inherently belligerent and have been scheming against humanity for twenty years?"
"If the news were to leak widely, forcing hundreds of thousands of Skrulls to act rashly, carrying out replacements, bombings, and instigating unrest, then no one would be able to control the situation."
"This matter can be handled quietly by the Avengers in cooperation with my Ultimate Nullifier Legion. There's no need to alert even the Transformers, and it doesn't need to be made public."
Rimuru spoke with absolute certainty, displaying an air of complete confidence that he had the victory in the bag.
This, however, aroused a subtle curiosity in Nick Fury.
He hesitated for a moment, then finally asked.
"Do you have enough Ultimate Nullifier? What if the shortage is too great?"
Upon hearing this, Rimuru was stunned.
He didn't even quite understand the question.
"No, what do you mean?"
"How difficult could it be to just clear out a bunch of lurking aliens? Could it be more difficult than wiping out the gangsters who have been entrenched in Hell's Kitchen for years?"
Seeing Rimuru's relaxed and completely unconcerned expression, Nick Fury instantly understood.
This child has absolutely no idea how many Skrulls are hiding on Earth.
His eyes darted away slightly, and his tone became hesitant.
"You... you should prepare yourself mentally first."
"Prepare plenty of Ultimate Nullifier; the quantity is far more exaggerated than you imagine."
Fury's ambiguous and guilty demeanor instantly made Rimuru's heart skip a beat, and a strong sense of foreboding rose within him.
He dropped his relaxed expression and frowned as he pressed for an answer.
How many exactly?
Nick Fury let out a long sigh, his voice utterly powerless.
"As far as I know, the number has increased in recent years... there are at least several hundred thousand left, and it continues to increase every year."
"Hundreds of thousands?!"
Rimuru was stunned; he froze completely.
He clearly remembered that the first Skrulls to land on Earth in 1995 numbered only a few dozen.
Twenty years.
Dozens of them, and they suddenly jumped to hundreds of thousands?
He couldn't help but complain on the spot, his face full of absurdity.
"Seriously? These people do nothing productive on Earth but spend all their time having babies, right?"
"I remember the Skrulls were oviparous, no wonder their reproduction rate is so abnormal, they've spent the last twenty years expanding their population!"
Seeing Rimuru's cursing expression, Nick Fury quickly spoke up to explain and dispel his misunderstanding.
"Natural reproduction couldn't have increased this quickly."
"The main reason is that over the past twenty years, the remaining Skrull who were exiled, defeated, or scattered throughout the universe have all received the news and are coming to Earth in batches."
"Earth has its own kind, its own shelter, and its own hidden spaces for survival."
"Over time, it accumulated more and more, eventually reaching this terrifying scale."
The office fell silent instantly.
Rimuru's lips twitched slightly.
He initially thought it was just a matter of eliminating a small group of lurking mobs, but then he was told that the enemy was hundreds of thousands of Mimicry alien races hidden in human society.
" Black Nick Fury, you've got a really big heart."
"Where is your political acumen as the king of spies?"