Chapter 73: Things Falling Down

Tony's application to join the Super Boy Squad had not been approved yet, as indicated in Natasha's evaluation report, which stated that he could only be a consultant.

Of course, the superhero Iron Man was eligible for membership.

So, for now, Oaks had two teammates.

However, the team had not been activated yet.

Oaks couldn't attend the groundbreaking ceremony of Stark Tower because Nick Fury came to see him again.

"I feel like it's never a good thing when you show up, Director."

In the office of the Benevolence Society headquarters, Oaks sipped his coffee and glanced sideways at Fury, who was sitting with a wide grin and was playing with a cat. Oaks felt an overwhelming urge to make a sarcastic comment.

This guy didn't do any real work and would show up every now and then to play with a cat. This place wasn't a cat café!

Hmm? Maybe he could consider converting his shop at home into a cat café since the plant business had already shifted here...

Oaks was lost in his thoughts when Fury coughed and started stroking the cat in his arms, looking at him.

"I'm not just here to find you this time. I'm also looking for Banner."

"...Huh?"

Oaks gave him a disdainful look.

"You act as if we're all your subordinates. By the way, I seem to recall that I mentioned extra fees for consulting services. Have you paid?"

"True, you did mention the fees for consulting services."

Nick Fury nodded seriously.

"But you didn't mention that military support also comes with a price tag."

"I..."

Oaks widened his eyes. Did this bastard mean to lie with his eyes open?

Could he just say whatever he pleased with one eye closed?

"Forget it, we'll settle the accounts later."

Oaks snorted.

"What's the matter this time?"

"In New Mexico. Didn't you say we should find something first?"

Nick Fury leaned back on the sofa, looking pleased with himself.

"Our suspicions were correct. Something indeed fell from the sky on that night of extreme atmospheric anomalies... and we found it."

"It? What is it?"

Oaks feigned interest and leaned forward slightly.

"Is it an extraterrestrial creature? Does it walk upright or on all fours? Is it humanoid or animal-like? You guys haven't dissected it, have you?"

"No, no, Oaks, you're overthinking it."

Fury waved his hand, remembering that this guy in front of him was a biologist.

He licked his lips, felt the rough beard on his chin, and spoke in a slightly lower voice.

"It's not a living organism. It's an object... Although I don't know if it's from another planet, its shape is quite ordinary."

"Oh? If it's not a living organism, then it's none of my business."

Oaks lay back on the sofa, feigning complete disinterest.

"If you want to analyze its composition, Dr. Banner might be able to help, but why don't you ask Tony?"

"He's preparing to receive commendation in Washington and he specifically requested that Senator Stern, who questioned him at the hearing, present the award..."

Nick Fury raised an eyebrow.

"Just like you, we helped him arrange this event as the consulting fees. I think it's a good way to save the budget."

"...Well, he definitely won't miss this opportunity to save face."

Oaks understood why Fury wanted to find Banner:

"Alright, I'll take you to see Dr. Banner. Whether he goes or not is up to him..."

"He will go. He has an acquaintance over there, and there's you as well."

Fury interrupted Oaks with narrowed eyes.

"You can fly there ahead, at Mach 5, ok?"

"... "

Oaks rubbed his face. Flying at five times the speed of sound was one of his registered abilities, but ever since Tony created the Mark III suit, Oaks had already reached a speed of ten times the speed of sound.

As for now...

Heh.

"Director, aren't you being too stingy? Don't you even provide a company car for official business? We're a small company and a non-profit organization, and we still have quite a few utility vehicles!"

Oaks sighed.

"And why should I go? That's not within my area of expertise."

"We've set up a camp around that thing. It's emitting gamma radiation, and I recall you were studying plants related to gamma radiation."

Fury squinted his one eye, smiling slyly, and he put the cat aside as he pulled out a palm-sized tablet and handed it to Oaks.

"Furthermore, you will meet your other teammate there."

"Oh?"

Oaks slowly stood up, took the tablet, and nodded slightly.

"In that case, I'm somewhat interested."

However, Nick Fury was mistaken. It wasn't one teammate, but two.

"This is... a hammer?"

Oaks pretended to browse through the images on the small device, seeing Mjolnir standing quietly on top of that mound.

"The curious locals have already tried, but neither people nor vehicles can move this peculiar hammer even a bit. Even when we used professional equipment, it didn't work."

Fury furrowed his brow slightly, crossing his arms. It was evident that he considered this strange object a significant problem.

"In my view, any unknown thing implies surface or hidden troubles... The reason I insist on sending you is precisely because of its form."

"Because it's a hammer, It was obviously created by an intelligent being. If there's an entity using this strange hammer, then that entity is definitely troublesome."

Oaks raised an eyebrow, reluctantly agreeing with Nick Fury's theory.

"That's indeed true. From any perspective, it couldn't have formed naturally. I understand what you mean."

No wonder this guy sent Hawkeye. A top combat agent among ordinary humans was sent to guard against the owner behind the hammer.

And when it came to possible knowledge of unknown creatures and backup combat capabilities, who could be more suitable than Oaks?

"But you can't keep making me fly there by myself every time! I haven't even enjoyed those amazing vehicles at S.H.I.E.L.D. yet!"

Oaks protested strongly.

"This is New York! New Mexico is 3,000 kilometers away, not 30 kilometers!"

"Don't you have a car? The one with an air purifier."

Fury rolled his eyes dramatically.

"Melinda said the air filters in your car are excellent. Set aside a few boxes for me when you have the time."

"You're still making me provide my own transportation!"

Oaks waved his fist in frustration.

"Are you seriously suggesting that Dr. Banner and I drive a smart car for 3,000 kilometers?"

"Why not?"

Fury widened his eyes, his expression exaggeratedly incredulous.

"Or do you want me to lend you my Chevrolet? Dream on! Even my dependable agent Coulson rented a car!"

"Your junk car is not even good for the air conditioning."

Oaks grumbled, getting up and heading towards the door.

"Let's go, the company across the street. You said Dr. Banner has an acquaintance there. What's the situation?"

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