Steve couldn't help but feel extremely excited upon hearing this. He turned to Chen Mo, seeking confirmation.
"When S.H.I.E.L.D. was first established, we already considered you a part of it. However, due to external reactions, we had to let you continue to act as a cover."
Chen Mo nodded at Steve. In fact, he had no choice at the time. With Dr. Erskine's "death," Steve, as the only successful test subject, was supposed to be sent to other laboratories for research. Chen Mo naturally didn't want his disciple to be used as a guinea pig.
Since Senator Brandt saw potential in Steve and used his influence to recruit him, promoting Steve to help sell war bonds and gain political achievements, Chen Mo went along with it. Being a star was much better than being a guinea pig, and it would be easier for Steve to return to the Strategic Scientific Reserve in the future.
With Chen Mo's confirmation, Steve felt a surge of excitement and emotion.
Steve felt a strong sense of honor and a heavy sense of mission. He silently upgraded his ideals to align with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mission: maintaining world peace, protecting Earth's safety, and safeguarding all of humanity.
At that moment, Steve felt as if he had been elevated. This unprecedented sense of mission brought tears to his eyes.
Steve officially rejoined the team. The group then discussed the development of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The Western Front in Europe was currently in a stalemate, but Chen Mo knew that with the success of the Normandy landings, the already weakening Nazis would soon be caught in a two-front war. Under the combined pressure of the Allies and the Soviet Union, they would soon be defeated.
After the war, the Strategic Scientific Reserve would likely be reorganized into the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, overseen by the World Security Council.
Although Chen Mo was well aware of this, he couldn't directly tell everyone, so he shared his predictions instead.
According to his vision, S.H.I.E.L.D. would continue to operate covertly within the new organization, gaining support from various countries. This would be highly beneficial for S.H.I.E.L.D.'s overall development.
Operating covertly would ensure they wouldn't be hindered by any country and could always adhere to their core mission, fighting for the interests of all humanity rather than being used to serve the interests of powerful nations.
They aimed to protect the interests of all humanity.
Chen Mo's previous "predictions" had always been accurate, and his suggestions had proven to be correct. His reasoning made sense, so everyone agreed with his ideas this time as well.
Currently, S.H.I.E.L.D. was developing well. With Chen Mo as a legendary figure and the efforts of Colonel Phillips and Agent Carter, S.H.I.E.L.D. had gradually recruited a group of elite combat, intelligence, and research personnel with strong beliefs and a commitment to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mission.
They came from different countries but joined S.H.I.E.L.D. for the same goal and shared ideals. They weren't motivated by fame or fortune but were dedicated to achieving their noble ideals.
Chen Mo felt like he had established one of the earliest global public protection organizations, similar to the Sea Shepherds fighting Japanese whaling ships or the environmental guardians battling poachers on the African savannah.
Images of young, determined faces appeared in Chen Mo's mind. They were all good men and women.
Compared to them, Chen Mo felt a bit selfish. His actions were ultimately for himself.
What Chen Mo was doing now, besides enhancing his strength to deal with the plane crash he would face upon returning to the real world, was also laying the groundwork for the future. When he returned to this world again, he would be able to directly control S.H.I.E.L.D., making many things easier.
Chen Mo was very interested in the Iron Man suit that Howard's son, Tony Stark, his godson, would invent in the future.
Of course, while doing all this, Chen Mo also changed the fates of Howard, Dr. Erskine, and Carter.
But ultimately, he had always been fighting for himself.
It wasn't until this moment that Chen Mo truly understood the meaning of the S.H.I.E.L.D. creed he had established. It inspired so many young people to risk their lives and move forward with determination.
This was the great love of humanity. Chen Mo admitted he couldn't sacrifice himself for others. He cared most about himself and his family, but he didn't mind helping others when he could.
With the ability to travel through time and space, Chen Mo believed he could cure his grandfather in the future. When his strength was sufficient, he could also do something for humanity in the real world.
This sudden realization further elevated Chen Mo's spirit. Combined with his previous battles and insights, Chen Mo's space had now expanded to three meters square, a total of 27 cubic meters.
After discussing S.H.I.E.L.D.'s development, the conversation returned to the Super Soldier Serum.
Of the five people present, only Colonel Phillips and Carter hadn't received the serum enhancement, aside from Chen Mo, Steve, and Howard.
Of course, Howard had hidden in London after dropping Carter off. No one except Chen Mo knew he had already undergone the enhancement.
Carter sat there, looking conflicted. Finally, she bit her bright red lip, seemingly making a decision, and suddenly looked up at Chen Mo.
"Enhance me first!"
Carter's desire for power was much stronger than Colonel Phillips'. As a woman in this era, she faced a lot of inequality and discrimination. Carter, with her strong-willed nature, was eager to gain strength and prove herself.
So, even though Chen Mo had deliberately downplayed the effects of the improved serum and she didn't know the new serum wouldn't cause significant physical changes, she still resolutely requested to be enhanced first.
Chen Mo, as if expecting this, turned to look at the colonel.
Colonel Phillips shrugged indifferently. He was an old man, planning to retire after training Chen Mo for a few more years. Whether he became stronger or not didn't matter much to him. A strong old man was still an old man.
Seeing the colonel had no objections, Chen Mo nodded and looked at Carter.
"Are you sure? Although the doctor improved the serum, the enhancement process is still very painful."
Steve also looked at Carter with concern, while Howard eyed Chen Mo suspiciously, sensing some hidden agenda.
Carter nodded firmly but then turned to Steve with a worried look.
"Steve, if my body becomes like yours, will I look ugly?"
Although she had made up her mind, no woman wanted to lose her beauty. The thought of becoming a muscular female warrior like Steve was hard for Carter to accept. She hoped the improved serum would have a milder effect.
Seeing the worry in Carter's eyes, Steve gently and seriously said, "That way, we'll be a perfect match."