Chapter 1296: Interstellar Grand Stage (Three)_2

"So, when Venom bonded with you, it developed more emotional thinking. As long as there are emotions, there will inevitably be pain. This is not because you lack the strength of the other two hosts. You all gave him something different."

Shiller sighed softly, "If it weren't for you, Venom's thinking might have become absolutely rational, but that would not be good."

"The mentality you gave him balanced his own. That's why he decided to separate from you. He cares about you and wants you to be better. This mentality originated from you."

"Has he gone to Tony?" Eddie regained some sanity, struggling to lift his upper body. Shiller adjusted the hospital bed so that he could lean against the pillow.

"Yes, but not only Tony." Shiller shook his head and sighed deeply, "Because of a small accident, another genius, on par with Tony Stark, entered Stark's consciousness space. I can't imagine what they might do... They're definitely planning something, there will be turmoil sooner or later."

"Is Venom in danger?" Eddie asked.

"Don't worry. Tony knows his bounds; he knows that Venom is your friend. Since you two have practically shared a soul, if Venom gets hurt, it would cost you greatly. Tony wouldn't let that happen."

"I hope so." Eddie stared at the ceiling.

"That's the way it is." Shiller began again, "Your mental state is relatively fragile now. After Venom's disappearance, you will experience an overwhelming sense of emptiness. This is a common symptom seen in many mental patients after they lose their illusional companions post-medication."

"This emptiness could cause another kind of trauma, which is a somewhat crude method of treatment. Personally, I don't endorse letting patients suffer."

"So, my treatment suggestion for you is to board the next spaceship to Klinter Star in the Andromeda Galaxy and meet with the cosmic special agents."

"Blue Spirit also proposed that they would like to find a more experienced, emotionally stable symbiont to bond with you. This would help adjust your mindset, teaching you how to properly guide a symbiont instead of allowing them to release emotions unchecked."

Eddie stared into Shiller's eyes, who calmly responded, "This is, in fact, a field that requires study. People often complain that becoming a parent doesn't require an exam, but guiding a symbiont is like parenting. Without enough knowledge and patience, both parties will suffer, won't they?"

Eddie looked moved. He evaded eye contact and said, "Sometimes I feel the same way. I don't know how to deal with Venom. His emotions change too quickly, and mine fluctuate along with them. It's impossible to respond sensibly."

"I recuperated in the Andromeda Galaxy before. The scenery there is indeed nice. The cosmic special agents would welcome you."

Eddie nodded without further comment, seeming to accept Shiller's arrangement. After Shiller left the ward and gently closed the door, he looked towards Nick at the end of the corridor.

"How is it?" Nick approached him and asked.

"No big issues." Shiller walked alongside him towards the lower floors. Nick exhaled, "It seems that the mental health assessment system you suggested does indeed work. If Venom were to go mad or develop irreconcilable conflicts with Eddie, the human race would lose a great leader again."

"Venom could be considered an Earth-bred symbiont. His most important hosts have all been human. He is more reliable than cosmic special agents who often survive in alien environments. He is one of us. We'd rather he didn't cause problems."

"However, I'm still amazed by your audacious plan," Shiller turned to look at Nick, "Are you seriously planning to accept the surrender of the Klinter symbiotic civilization, allowing the symbionts to join S.H.I.E.L.D. through parasitism?"

"This could solve several of our biggest challenges," Nick strode ahead with a well-organized argument, "Firstly, the situation in the Andromeda Galaxy is stabilizing. Klinter, being a peculiar civilization, will have less and less room to stand, cosmic special agents have no choice but to find a way out for their race. Humans are practically their only choice."

"Secondly, as interstellar affairs continue to expand, we need more, stronger agents. I know that with the moral baseline of Captain America and Iron Man, they wouldn't allow me to conduct any human experiments. I can only choose a more gentle and reasonable method to enhance the agents' combat effectiveness."

Shiller also sighed, "Yes, if Loki implements his plan for an exposition targeting interstellar civilizations, humans need a security force that is at the level of interstellar civilizations. We need to show our participation as a civilized entity, not just have a bunch of robots patrolling the venue."

"When human civilization participates, in addition to ensuring basic safety, we also need to appear decent and elegant. Carrying too many weapons is obviously not suitable. The relatively concealed symbionts, which can be armed at any time, are indeed a good choice."

"Just like that." Nick made the final call, "Eddie, as the former host of Venom, will go to Klinta Star and follow the experienced symbionts like Blue Spirit to learn how humans should guide symbionts to serve them."

"When he returns, he will teach the agents at S.H.I.E.L.D., letting them understand this unique race, and then initiate the first contacts and bondings between the two races."

Nick's voice was steady. It was clear that as the stage broadened, this audacious S.H.I.E.L.D director had more room to demonstrate his ambition.

What's most commendable is that he regards everyone as tools for development with equality, without emotions, mercy, including superheroes, his friends, and even himself.

His attitude towards Shiller was not like that of others, half admiration and half worry, but a genuine order from a S.H.I.E.L.D director to a psychologist – exactly the professional recognition Shiller wanted.

Nick Fury was also a master at applying psychology.

"As for you, Dr. Shiller, you are to continue writing your unfinished works, 'Cosmic Psychology' and 'Interstellar Sociology', and record your insights during the creation process to teach the agents."

Nick kept walking; a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and his deep voice echoed in the corridor.

"With the advent of the Interstellar Age, intelligence, strategy, and struggle will still be the sharp blades in the hands of human civilization."

"The blood we've made our people shed will make the jackals coveting the cosmic greenhouse realize who should be the bleating and crying lambs."