Those Who March to Their Deaths!

Coulson: "…"

What's with this neurotic doctor? Why does his gaze feel a bit off?

At this moment, Coulson was extremely afraid, worried that Dr. A167 had some peculiar interests. While undercover agents had to sacrifice a lot, that definitely did not include their dignity.

"Let's hold off on the nuclear bomb for now. I remember our Foundation has been facing some budget issues lately. We can take care of that too," Ethan smiled as he interrupted.

Upon hearing that the valley was controlled by the Ten Commandments gang, Ethan realized he had an opportunity to make a fortune.

As the most famous billionaire in the Marvel Universe, Tony Stark's name was known to all. In many fan fictions, this playboy was the go-to ATM for every time traveler.

As a transmigrator, it would be shameful not to have profited from Iron Man.

"Send 6547 and a team to that valley, and rescue Tony Stark while we're at it. His intelligence is a treasure for all humanity. It would be a waste for him to die in such a desolate place."

What Ethan meant was that the Foundation needed someone like Iron Man. Any extraordinary power that could be utilized was, in Ethan's view, equivalent to a tool, especially since he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't need Tony's unparalleled intellect for his next containment operation.

"Tony Stark?"

Coulson couldn't help but exclaim upon hearing the familiar name.

He knew that finding this playboy was currently S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top mission. Coulson never expected to hear news about Tony in this place.

After being stunned for an entire evening, Coulson felt the urgency to relay this information back. However, Ethan didn't give him the chance.

"Coulson, you'll accompany 6547. They might not recognize the playboy, so you'll need to identify him," Ethan commanded again.

Upon hearing he had the opportunity to leave and even personally participate in the Foundation's operation, Coulson silently sighed with relief.

Finally, he had a chance to send out the intel.

May, who was nearby, volunteered, "I'd like to join too. I know that playboy as well."

Ethan looked at May and nodded.

In the Marvel backstory, this Chinese agent known as "Iron Rider" had been raised by Director Carter, who shared a close friendship with Edward Stark.

Now that Edward's descendant was in danger, May certainly couldn't just stand by and do nothing.

"Sure!" Ethan agreed to May's request.

...

"Let's go check on our brave warriors!"

After Ethan spoke, he led everyone to the underground square of the base.

In this square, 100 fully-equipped C-class soldiers were waiting for departure.

6547 stood before everyone, solemnly declaring, "We contain, we control, we protect! We are born in darkness, die in chaos. We cannot retreat, for behind us is all of humanity! Honor to those who go to their deaths!"

The S.H.I.E.L.D. trio, who followed Ethan to the square, were taken aback by such thunderous words, staring at the 100 C-class soldiers who were solemnly taking their oath.

Seeing the serious expressions of the S.H.I.E.L.D. trio, Dr. A167 proudly introduced, "We are every soldier of the Foundation. We face darkness every day. We fear death, we fear darkness… but behind us is all humanity! So we must fight! We are humanity's first line of defense and also the last! Remember our motto: We control. We contain. We protect! We… are the Foundation!!!"

Coulson remained speechless, astonished by either the Foundation's cohesion or the terrifying effectiveness of its brainwashing techniques.

Even in the broader society, Dr. A167 would be considered an elite among researchers.

It was unimaginable how fanatical the Foundation's lower-level members must be.

"Now! Board the plane! Begin the operation! Our sole target is SCP-307!"

After 6547 finished speaking, he led the troops onto the transport plane.

As he watched the armed forces depart, Dr. A167 clenched his right fist to his chest and murmured to himself, "Honor to those who go to their deaths! You are all heroes of humanity! Even if you are unknown, even if you are buried in darkness!"

"Honor to those who go to their deaths!"

Ethan, infected by the atmosphere, sent his own blessings.

Coulson, who had a bias against the Foundation, interrupted this uplifting moment.

"Director, I'll be going too."

"Go ahead, but be careful! I hope you can return alive as well," Ethan nodded solemnly.

After the two left, the only undercover agent from S.H.I.E.L.D. left in the base was Natasha, the Black Widow.

Watching Coulson and May's figures disappear, Natasha couldn't help but chuckle bitterly. "Born in darkness, dying in chaos? Am I not the same? But I am not as great as they are."

"Let's go back to the command room! We can watch their actions via WeChat, and you can better understand the Foundation," Ethan gently said to Natasha.

If it were just the comic version of the Black Widow, Ethan wouldn't appreciate her as much as he did now.

Moreover, the Black Widow before him was clearly the one from the movies, a life filled with loneliness, constantly searching for a place to belong, yet ultimately succumbing to the Soul Stone—Natasha, the woman who willingly faced death to save others.

The Foundation sought this kind of top talent who was willing to sacrifice for humanity!