Chapter 175: C171
Ding!
The elevator doors slid open, and Fury and Agent Hill stepped inside, standing side by side as the elevator ascended. Fury, continuing his earlier thoughts, spoke in his deep, authoritative voice.
"What happened tonight has undoubtedly caused irreversible consequences," Fury said, "but it doesn't mean Ross's career is over. He's not finished yet."
Hill glanced at him, her expression sharpening as realization dawned. "Director, are you saying...?"
Fury nodded, his tone growing serious. "The Super Soldier Serum."
"The super-soldier project Ross worked so hard to build may have gone out of control tonight, resulting in this disaster. But that chaos has also made more people take notice of the destructive power unleashed by those two monsters."
Hill frowned, following his train of thought. Fury continued, his words heavy.
"Trust me, the higher-ups aren't just thinking about sending Ross to a military court. What's really on their minds is getting their hands on the Super Soldier Serum formula. That's the cruel reality of power at the top. They'll prioritize their interests above all else."
Fury's gaze was sharp as he explained. "Of course, they'll parade him in shackles to appease public outrage, but that's just a performance. The destruction caused by the Abomination and Natasha will become Ross's bargaining chip. When the scales of interest tip in his favor, those same high-ranking officials will do whatever it takes to pull him out of the abyss."
Hill's expression hardened. Fury pressed on. "Especially now, with powerful mutants emerging and the mysterious abilities Natasha demonstrated tonight. The political elite feel their dominance being threatened, and they'll stop at nothing to maintain it. To them, a powerful, extraordinary army isn't just an asset—it's a necessity."
Hill, one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most skilled agents, finally saw the full picture Fury was painting. While her operational skills were second to none, she had to admit Fury's grasp of political games surpassed her own.