Chapter 128: War Between Land and Sea
Daisy swore she had never experienced anything like this in her life. She was currently aboard an unmanned shuttle, soaring past Earth’s atmosphere and docking with an enormous spaceship.
Dazed and overwhelmed, she wandered through long corridors filled with bizarre, alien technology. Eventually, Daisy reached the heart of S.W.O.R.D.’s headquarters—their central command.
"Looks like you made the right choice," Gene said with a smirk, noticing the stunned look on Daisy’s face.
"Huh? Oh... yes. Definitely," Daisy stammered, still trying to process everything. "So, I’m officially a part of S.W.O.R.D. now? Aren’t you worried that I might leak your identity or spill top-secret info?"
Gene’s V-shaped visor flashed with red light. "My policy has always been: trust those I use, and never use those I don’t trust." He paused, then added with confidence, "And I know you’re not that kind of person, Miss Johnson."
God knows what kind of person I really am, Daisy thought silently, but she kept her expression neutral.
Still, Gene’s words hit a nerve. Although S.H.I.E.L.D. had recruited her, she was never truly trusted. Most of her missions were minor, easily expendable. But Gene—he didn’t just accept her, he believed in her.
"Uh... Mr. Mason," she said after some hesitation, awkwardly picking a name to address him with. "So... what exactly is my mission? I mean, you probably know I’m pretty good at reconnaissance..."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Daisy felt her cheeks flush with embarrassment. ’Good at reconnaissance’? Way to say you suck at everything else, Daisy.
"You don’t have to worry about that," Gene said reassuringly. "A warm and welcoming family awaits you here. And... I’ll help you find your real parents."
Daisy’s head shot up in shock, her eyes fixed on Gene’s glowing red visor. "Wait... what? You... you’re serious? Mr. Mason, do you really mean that?"