"Avengers?"
The name of this team was somewhat thought-provoking, and everyone in the room looked serious, sinking into brief contemplation.
This was the era for assembling a superhero team.
Kyle had anticipated this, so he smiled calmly, took a sip of red wine, and didn't immediately voice his opinion.
Raina, standing behind him, remained expressionless. Apart from Kyle, nothing in the world seemed to interest her.
Avengers.
Analyzing this name using an Eastern perspective, it conveyed the central idea of "I won't offend unless offended, but if you offend me, I will return it tenfold."
Utilizing this mindset and approach to confront the impending powerful enemies and alien invasions was undoubtedly one of the best choices at the moment.
Fury glanced at everyone and then spoke seriously, "The predecessor of the Avengers was the Scientific Strategic Reserve, which existed during World War II. It was initially formed by Howard Stark, Peggy Carter, Kyle Doffer, and Steve Rogers to counter the Hydra organization, which possessed advanced technology and aimed to dominate the Earth."
"Fury, you've already included me in the Avengers' roster without my consent? You've learned to be sly during your long tenure as the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Kyle's face gradually grew cold, and he exuded a powerful aura, making the room's air conditioning strangely stagnate and become hot.
"Godfather." "Family Head."
Tony and Natasha's faces changed slightly, and they watched Kyle anxiously, not understanding why he suddenly got angry.
Fury's dark face also showed anger, and he cast an irritated glance at Kyle, saying bitterly, "You, of all people, have the nerve to say that! You handed over SHIELD, which you were responsible for, to me more than half a century ago. Now that you've returned, even if you don't do any work, you still want to use your name to rule over the Avengers!"
The others were left dumbfounded. They hadn't expected that the stern former Director of SHIELD, Fury, the man whom Hydra remnants feared every day, would also have a side that resembled a petty complainer.
Kyle, originally with an indifferent expression, suddenly smiled and shrugged, "The capable should shoulder more responsibilities. I was just nurturing you."
Now Tony and the others understood the dynamics here. They realized that these two old friends were teasing each other.
Fury stared at Kyle with his one eye, his voice solemn as he said, "Kyle, no matter what, the Avengers can't do without you. You are the core pillar of heroism in terms of spirit and power."
"Stop it. In terms of power, Tony's growth in the future won't be any weaker than mine," Kyle said casually, leaning back on the soft leather sofa. Changing the subject, he added, "As for the spiritual pillar, if that person hadn't died, he would have been more suitable than me."
Everyone fell silent upon hearing this, knowing exactly who Kyle was referring to.
Fury's deep eye revealed a glint for a moment, then quickly hid it, saying sincerely, "Kyle, in a week, I'll take you to a place."
"Alright," Kyle spoke just one word and didn't ask Fury where he intended to take him.
Natasha shook her sexy, fiery-red short hair and crossed her arms. With red lips, she said, "As the Deputy Director of SHIELD, I've already started handling the transition between the Avengers and SHIELD, so I'm definitely joining the Avengers."
With the first official member on board, Fury turned his gaze to Tony, waiting for his decision.
"Hmm." Tony raised an eyebrow slightly and absentmindedly stroked the stubble on his chin. "Since my father and godfather were both part of that alliance, I'll join and give it a try."
The second person officially joined.
Fury shifted his gaze to Raina, standing behind Kyle. However, Raina didn't even spare him a glance, leaving Fury with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
"Alright, Fury, I've already lent you Natasha until now, and you've borrowed my name too. Don't even think about poaching more people from me," Kyle said with a nonchalant smile.
"But with just the two of you as the basic combat force of the alliance, it's far from enough," Fury scratched his bald head and spoke with a somewhat helpless expression on his face.
"In that case, it's up to you to find more people yourself," Kyle replied. Just as he finished speaking, there was a beep from the smartwatch on his left wrist, indicating an incoming email.
At this late hour, who could be sending him a message?
Kyle furrowed his brows slightly. He had only recently returned to Earth, and he knew that there were no more than three people who had his email address.
Ignoring the discussions around him regarding the specifics of the alliance, Kyle unclasped his smartwatch, and it automatically transformed into a new type of tablet computer.
With his legs crossed, Kyle reclined on the sofa, and the virtual screen immediately opened the email.
To Mr. Kyle:
I am Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross. Due to urgent circumstances, I apologize for disturbing your rest at this late hour.
I would like to extend a formal invitation for you to lead our military in completing a mission to apprehend a criminal. The details of this mission are complex and dangerous, so I request that you watch the video before making a decision.
If you are interested, please reply to my email tomorrow morning.
Attached to the email was a video labeled as internal military footage shot four years ago.
Before Kyle could say anything, Vis automatically played the video.
The video began with a desolate mountainous desert landscape, and it was as if it were recorded from the top of a tank. The video quality wasn't very clear, and the viewpoint was fixed on the vast desert, surrounded by heavily armed American soldiers on military tanks. Helicopter and fighter jet trails were visible in the sky.
"Fire! Fire!"
"Kill it!"
The tanks continuously fired, their shells densely striking a point in the desert about a kilometer away. There were no enemy troops there, only a green lifeform resembling a humanoid.
"Boom, Boom, Boom!"
The artillery fire covered the area where it was, kicking up billowing clouds of sand. However, despite the relentless bombardment, the green lifeform did not fall. Instead, it let out a tremendous roar, the sound vibrating for kilometers.
Amidst the artillery barrage, the green lifeform suddenly accelerated toward the camera, sprinting and leaping towards it!
In just a few seconds, the green lifeform crossed a kilometer and reached the camera. The towering creature, two to three meters tall, was incredibly impressive. It firmly grasped the barrel of the tank in front of it, effortlessly tearing off the cannon mounting on it and smashing the tank into a pile of scrap metal with a few blows.
Finally, it roared ferociously at the camera, charging forward and causing the camera-equipped tank to tumble and topple like a toy. The video then cuts to static, losing its signal.
"Rhodes mentioned a monster last time, and it turns out it's him, Hulk."
Kyle looked at this with an expressionless look on his face. He casually put away the tablet computer. For some reason, his blood began to boil slightly, and he suddenly felt an urge to challenge this creature!
It wasn't a whim. This impulse grew stronger and more intense after appearing, to the point where his fists clenched suddenly, his golden eyes lit up with a burning flame, and Venom emitted an excited and joyful sinister laugh in his mind!
Raina extended her hand and gently placed it on Kyle's shoulder, massaging his muscles to relax and soothe him.
"Godfather, what was that video you just watched?" Tony noticed his unusual reaction and asked with concern.
"Nothing," Kyle exhaled and smiled at Fury. "The high-end combat force you wanted has arrived."
Hulk, known as the strongest hero on the surface, represented the pinnacle of mutant physiology!
When Kyle saw Hulk, his divine body became more excited than ever before, and his long-lost desire for battle could hardly be concealed!
(End of this chapter)