Hydra's Schemes and Kamen Rider's Resolve

Peter Parker, like the others, was confused by Tony's plan.

Tony smiled slightly and pressed a button on his remote.

Images of the man Peter chased last night selling Gaia Memories appeared.

There were multiple images showing men in black coats and bowler hats, their faces mostly hidden.

"Is this...?" Iron Fist Rand exclaimed.

Tony nodded heavily, confirming Rand's suspicion.

"You're right, Rand. These are the people selling Gaia Memories. We don't know their organization or their intentions yet."

"I plan to wait for their next transaction and follow the trail to their base."

Frank Castle raised his hand.

"But Tony, how do we search such a large city like New York?"

"No need to worry. I've had Jarvis hack into the Department of Transportation's cameras. My private satellites are also monitoring the streets. Plus, I've deployed people to keep an eye on suspicious activities. Once they show up, we'll know immediately."

Hearing this, Peter's lips twitched slightly.

He knew Tony was powerful and wealthy but didn't realize how much.

Rand nodded, seeing the practicality of Tony's plan.

"Here, take these."

Tony handed out some buttons to everyone.

They looked puzzled.

"What are these? Sewing kits?" someone asked.

"Micro-electronic devices with communication and tracking functions," Tony explained. "If you notice anything unusual, press this button to notify each other. If anyone is in trouble, I can use Jarvis to help track them."

They took the devices without much thought, attaching them to their clothing.

"Remember, this situation is serious. If you find anything important, contact each other immediately. If there's a crisis, run if you can. If not, protect yourself and wait for support."

"We're facing something unprecedented. New York City, no, the Earth relies on us for protection. So, be careful."

As Tony finished his passionate speech, the others studied their devices.

Rand looked at Tony, "Are you done? If so, Matt and I will start investigating."

Matt stood up, followed by Frank.

"Since the meeting is over, I'll get ready, too," Frank said.

They prepared to leave.

Peter stood up and asked Tony, "Mr. Stark, are we an alliance now? What should we call it?"

Tony hadn't thought about that.

Everyone looked at him expectantly.

Tony scratched his chin and said, "We are Kamen Riders and Avengers. So, let's call it the Avengers Kamen Rider Alliance."

"Avengers Kamen Rider Alliance?" Rand chuckled. "Sounds a bit childish."

He left, with Tony calling after him, "What's childish about it?"

Rand didn't respond, liking the name but being a bit proud.

Frank patted Tony on the shoulder. "Captain of the Avengers Kamen Rider Alliance, I'm off. Stay in touch."

Peter, alone now, was filled with excitement.

"Mr. Stark, that name is cool! How did you come up with it?"

Tony smiled, "I just thought of it. Alright, Peter, you should head out, too. Remember to stay in touch. If you need help, I'll be there."

"Okay, thanks."

Peter was about to leave when Tony called him back.

"Wait a second."

Peter stopped and looked at Tony.

"What's up, Mr. Stark?"

Tony handed him a file.

"Give this to your Aunt May. It's about the education fund."

Peter looked at it and smiled.

"Thanks, Mr. Stark."

[183] The Meeting Begins! Evil Titans Converge! Hydra's Internal Struggle! (Please subscribe!)

In New York City, a new company named AIM quietly established itself.

Martin Li, the CEO, sat in his office.

AIM was Martin Li's new venture after the Hellfire Club was destroyed by Kamen Riders W and Accel.

Realizing his old business model was unsustainable, he devised a new plan.

A franchise model.

By distributing Gaia Memories through layers of intermediaries, he wouldn't be directly implicated even if something went wrong.

If someone found out, he would have enough time to escape.

This also minimized risk.

Thus, AIM was born.

But now, Li's face was grim, his gaze fixed on his associates.

One was Aldrich Killian, and the other was a woman named Maya Hansen, a scientist involved in the Gaia Memory incidents.

Martin Li was furious but didn't know how to vent.

"Killian, I warned you not to attract the Kamen Riders' attention."

"And you went ahead and destroyed a Stark subsidiary. Now they're onto us."

Li glared at Killian.

"Fix this mess. If anyone notices me, I'll tear you apart."

Killian was unfazed. "Relax. I didn't expect you to clean up. Besides, our plans needed a push. Your sneaky methods would take forever."

Watching the argument, Maya felt a headache coming.

She slammed her hand on the table.

Both men turned to her, silencing their argument.

Maya calmed herself and spoke seriously, "Have you forgotten our main goal?"

"This meeting isn't for arguing but for planning our market strategy."

With Maya mediating, the atmosphere eased.

"The Kamen Riders are targeting us."

"If we continue as before, they'll trace us. We need to change our strategy."

Martin Li smiled, "Dr. Hansen, don't worry. Even if the Kamen Riders find clues, they won't reach us."

"Why?"

Both Killian and Maya looked curiously at Li.

I smirked, proud of his plan.

"I learned from the club's downfall. Our sellers are uninvolved outsiders hired through shell companies. They don't even know what they're selling."

Hearing this, Killian and Maya nodded, reassured.

Maya still had concerns.

"But what if they trace the shell companies?"

"No need to worry. Those handling the shell companies can't speak anymore."

Li's cold tone sent shivers down their spines.

"Enough talk about this. Let's discuss our distribution strategy."

Killian interjected, "With the Kamen Riders interfering, our sales are dropping. We need to boost sales."

"Indeed," they agreed.

I suggested, "Let's expand our distribution channels. More sellers mean more sales."

Maya shook her head. "That's a short-term solution. We need to eliminate the Kamen Riders."

Meanwhile, Levi sat in his office, watching the meeting on a large screen.

Martin Li's every move was monitored.

Seeing this, Levi smiled coldly.

"They say villains have great ambitions. But no matter your plans, you're still my pawns."

"No matter your goals, you are under my control."