Chapter 80 : We are From S.H.I.E.L.D.

"Even when you had two eyes, you'd only see half the picture."

- Thor: Ragnarok

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After Jude, Ivy, and Peter departed, a wave of police officers hurriedly entered the severely damaged Hilton Hotel. Glancing at each other, they tried to assess the situation. Ivy, although under their control, faced no immediate danger due to her known identity. However, she would need to return to the police station to provide a statement.

Soon after, the control over the crime scene shifted hands as plain-clothes special department personnel entered the hotel. Some were clad in black suits, while others wore white coats. The black-suited individuals ushered out the police officers and cordoned off the entire hotel, while the white-coated researchers began collecting samples, focusing on the remains of Eddie Brock.

Outside the hotel, two commercial trucks and a medium-sized truck, all bearing an eagle logo, arrived. Phil Coulson, accompanied by his capable team, approached the entrance of the hotel.

However, an individual in a black suit stationed at the entrance halted their progress. "Sorry, due to a terrorist attack, the inside has been temporarily sealed off."

Undeterred, Coulson, accustomed to such situations, smiled and displayed his ID. "S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson, I have authorization to enter."

Despite his credentials, the black-suited individual prevented Coulson from entering. "Sorry, Chief Coulson, but you can't enter. My boss explicitly forbids S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel from entering."

Coulson, now puzzled, inquired about the identity of the boss. "Who is your boss? I'd like to speak with him."

"Jane Billing. I believe you have her contact information," responded the black-suited individual.

Frowning, Coulson opted to contact his superior, Nick Fury, rather than Jane Billing directly. "Director, we have an issue; we're a step late. The A.R.G.U.S. has taken over, and Amanda Waller won't be easy to handle."

"This woman always stares at me. Wait for my call; I'll ensure we take that woman away," Fury replied.

In the parked cars outside the Hilton Hotel, S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, along with several younger individuals, eagerly observed the unfolding events, causing Coulson some embarrassment.

Doctor Simmons voiced her discontent, "Boss, why the sudden hesitation? Doesn't S.H.I.E.L.D. claim the right to act freely in the United States?"

Fitz, another researcher, joined in, "Exactly! It's just a minor agent, and he's stopping you. This isn't how we usually operate."

Coulson, a mild-tempered individual, simply raised his hands, offering no explanation.

Melinda chimed in, "There's nothing we can do. Times have changed."

After a considerable delay, Coulson received a call from Director Fury. "Let the Hilton Hotel be; the junior agents need their time to develop. However, the woman named Ivy Pepper belongs to us. Go and fetch her."

"In addition, your team needs to be on high alert. Next time, beat A.R.G.U.S. to the scene. I want to show Amanda Waller a thing or two."

Taking a deep breath, Coulson relayed the orders to the researchers to return, and he personally escorted Ivy away from the black-suited individual.

"Relax, Miss Ivy; it's just a routine inquiry," Coulson reassured her with a warm smile.

"Do you know who I am?" Ivy asked.

"Of course, we are aware of the identities of many individuals. During our operations, the Civilian Affairs Department cooperates with us," Coulson explained.

Impressed, Ivy inquired, "So, you're a special department?"

"Indeed. We are the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division. You can call us S.H.I.E.L.D., specially designed to handle superhuman cases. I believe we'll be working together more frequently in the future."

Detecting an underlying tone in Coulson's words, Ivy furrowed her brows. "So, instead of going to the police station for statements, we're heading to your department?"

"It's fair to say that S.H.I.E.L.D. has its own dedicated office space."

Concerned about potential coercion, Ivy sighed. "Can I choose not to go? I'm just a victim. If you want to know the inside story, it's better to talk to Spider-Man than me."

Coulson explained, "Spider-Man may not be as cooperative as you. We're not just looking for you regarding this incident; we're also interested in what happened in Gotham City. We recently had an operation there," Melinda added.

"Can I make a call? I need to inform my family; otherwise, they'll be worried," Ivy requested.

"Absolutely. We're not detaining you; you have that freedom," Coulson assured her.

While Ivy hesitated, Jude received a call. She informed him of the situation with S.H.I.E.L.D., and he reassured her.

On the other end, Jude, writing "S.H.I.E.L.D." on a piece of paper, decided to involve Bruce Wayne by calling him. Recognizing that confronting S.H.I.E.L.D. head-on wasn't the best approach, he aimed to leverage another organization with more influence.

Over an hour later, Jude encountered Phil Coulson. The atmosphere seemed amicable, and Jude, accompanied by Ivy, walked away. 

"How was it? Did they trouble you?" Jude asked Ivy.

She shook her head. "No, they were courteous. The girl named Simmons drew a blood sample, but that's about it."

"Ah, don't be fooled by their superficial politeness. Their niceness is only due to their own concerns. Otherwise, these government organizations can be even more sinister than you imagine."

Ivy's phone rang, and she hesitated before answering. "Who else could it be but my half-sister, Pepper Potts?"

After a brief conversation with Pepper, Ivy assured her that Jude had already picked her up and that she was fine. Jude, reflecting on the situation, commented, "No wonder S.H.I.E.L.D. released us so easily. Turns out, they were pressured by the Wayne Group and the Stark Group simultaneously."

Despite the storm caused by Venom being temporarily quelled, as everyone departed, the symbiote fragments cut by Ivy's petals squirmed out of the ground's cracks and slowly began to reassemble.

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