When Natasha received Stark's call, Nick had already come back. It seemed that he wanted to discuss something with Natasha, but when he saw Natasha answering the phone, he made a gesture to her.
, returned to his office.
"What did you say? No, no, no, don't come here. With your current mental state, I'm really afraid that you will die in SHIELD...Okay, tell me what information you want, and I will send it to you."
"Why did you suddenly think of this? Well, it's not a secret. You're asking the right person if you ask me. I'll be there soon, but before that, take care of your own brain. I don't want to
Saw a crazy mental patient."
After Natasha hung up the phone, she went to the data room with her authority. Not long after, Nick appeared outside the door, leaning against the door frame and asked her, "What's wrong? Have you investigated what I asked you to investigate?"
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"Don't worry, we've already prepared it." Natasha rolled her eyes and said, "There's nothing to investigate about Schiller's past. You don't need me to tell you who he has the deepest connection with."
Nick sighed and said: "I don't have to know, but I at least need to know his connection with the Soviet Union before I can find a way to prevent others from knowing. Otherwise, if he is really exposed, who will benefit?"
Natasha rummaged around inside and found a pile of information that she had obviously prepared a long time ago. She walked to the door and handed it to Nick, who took a look, stretched out his hand and wanted to come back.
Nick glanced at the information and showed an expression that said it was true. He glanced at Natasha and said, "Who do you want to give this information to?"
"Tony Stark, he just called. He wants to know what happened back then. It's not a secret anyway. He is also half a party. It's okay to tell him."
Nick hesitated for a while and then said: "Howard's fake death was a great stimulus to him. It's normal that he can't accept it. I am also responsible for this. At this point, I can't hide it from him."
"The only thing that worries me is Schiller. Is it really okay to tell Tony about Schiller? Will he think... Howard and I deliberately let Schiller get close to him?"
"Aren't you?" Natasha asked.
"Whether he knows or not is completely different." Nick said, "No matter how you say it, it's not very good...forget it, Tony is not a child anymore. No matter what he thinks, he should know the truth, so go ahead."
Watching Natasha leave, Nick's thoughts wandered further and further away. Even when Colson walked in and called him, he didn't respond. He thought of what happened many years ago.
"Immediately investigate a psychiatrist named Schiller. I want to get all his information immediately."
That was the first time Nick set his sights on Schiller. Nick put down his hand on the headset. Not long after, Coulson gave him the results. SHIELD agents investigated Schiller's residence and his workplace.
, it was discovered that he might be addicted to alcohol and drugs.
But more importantly, Coulson found some scribbled papers in a drawer in Schiller's office, which were filled with all kinds of crazy gibberish that looked like the gibberish of a mentally ill patient.
Most of these papers were shredded by paper shredders, but the remaining ones were still able to get a glimpse of clues. Coulson and the physical evidence analysis team he led did not find any clues on these papers, so they had to leave them intact.
The moving one was handed over to Nick.
And Nick seemed to understand something the moment he saw those crazy patterns.
Howard Stark contacted Anton Vanke.
Of course, with the help of Schiller, the two of them communicated on the Internet. Anton quickly became a confidant of Howard, and Howard also learned about Anton's recent predicament.
Anton Vanke is a good scientist, but the Soviet Union is no longer in an era where simply being a good scientist can contribute to the country. Anton has always been depressed.
Being in the game, he couldn't get out of the current predicament. No matter how reluctant he was, he still hoped to get help from Howard, so that he could hope to reverse the situation.
However, it is too difficult to extract a scientist from the Soviet Union. Even if the other party does not have any important research results at present, they will definitely be targeted by the other party as long as they do it.
Howard has already provoked Congress and Hydra, and the FBI has been watching him. He can no longer provoke the KGB.
At this time, Howard thought of one person, that is Nick Fury. The relationship between the two of them has to start with the Howling Commandos. Of course, it is not the original version, but a team that Nick reorganized after Captain America disappeared.
, Howard provides them with technical support.
Howard trusted Nick very much and thought he could play a role in this matter, but Nick was surprised when he heard that Howard wanted to get someone from the Soviet Union, and couldn't help but ask Howard what he wanted to do.
Howard didn't hide it. He showed Nick some of his research materials on the Ark reactor model, and also mentioned about the new elements.
Nick immediately realized that this might be a big guy who could completely overturn the world. He did not hesitate and used all the resources at his disposal to bring Anton Vanke over.
After Anton arrived, he was very excited to see the research information on the Ark Reactor. Obviously, as a scientist, he can realize more deeply than Nick that this thing can not only change the international situation, but may even change the way human beings play in the entire universe.
status.
This means that humans can have unlimited energy.
The two immediately began to research, and during the research process, both parties discovered that the two people were very compatible. Howard always had all kinds of wonderful ideas and genius inspiration, while Anton had a solid foundation and very rigorous thinking.
He is a confidant and a perfect match on the road of science.
In this way, the two men made a huge breakthrough in the field of Ark reactor technology at a speed that ordinary people could not imagine. The day when the current situation of mankind is reversed seems to be coming.
Howard's obsession with scientific research made him almost forget his dangerous situation, but it didn't last long, and the dark shadows lurking behind finally caught up with him.
One day, Howard returned to the Stark Industries laboratory and saw that Anton was hesitant to speak. Anton had the ruggedness of the Soviets and believed in speaking out. He couldn't stand Howard's nagging, so he asked angrily.
What's up with him.
Howard was searching for Schiller in the laboratory. Schiller rarely left the laboratory during this period. In the eyes of Howard and Anton, he was a computer genius who was beyond this era and could use various computer technologies to deploy
Various machines in Stark Industries maximize their research efficiency.
Both of them like this boy very much, especially Anton. He also has a child. His age difference with Schiller is not big, but they are far away in Moscow and cannot usually see each other except through online communication.
He devoted all his fatherly love to Schiller, telling him about the scenery of Moscow when he had nothing to do, and his several scientific research journeys in the Soviet Union, and how he walked through the snowfields and crossed the white birch trees.
In the woods, the story of resting in the ranger's hut.
Schiller always listened with rapt attention, and it was not entirely an act, because Dr. Anatole always liked to tell him this too, with exactly the same joy and pride in their tones.
But sometimes the topic is not so relaxed, and Schiller can often see the same look on Anton's face as Dr. Anatoly's. This is an emotion that is difficult to describe, very complicated, including sadness and disappointment.
But there is also nostalgia and love.
Things finally came to a time when a choice had to be made. Howard found someone staring at Maria and Tony's car, and more than once someone was wandering around Stark Manor.
And Anton also heard about the current situation in the Soviet Union. Everything was developing in a very bad direction. He even heard that they were organizing a big vote to choose whether to kill this great country.
Both of them couldn't sit still and could no longer concentrate on research as before. Until one day, Nick came to the laboratory in a hurry and talked with Howard for several hours. When he came out, Howard
It seems that the decision has been made.
"The existence of the Ark reactor technology has been exposed." Howard opened his mouth with huge bad news. He looked at Anton and said: "We only have three days at most before this technology will fall into the hands of some people who are determined to destroy the world.
in human hands.”
The expression on Anton's face was very complicated. He said: "They will not let you go, no matter where you go, no matter what you do..."
"No, there is another way." Howard looked at Schiller as if to confirm with him, and Schiller nodded gently to him.
"I know you need this technology." Howard approached Anton, looked into his eyes and said, "Although I don't think this technology alone can save your country at all, it would be a complete tragedy.
But if you want to try it, I'm willing to help you."
Anton's lips moved, and Howard said decisively: "The only problem now is that there is not enough time. The technology of the Ark reactor is not perfect yet, but at least there is no room for us to continue experiments."
"so……"
"I will create an accident and fake death, and we will go to the Soviet Union together until this technology is completed. Of course, you must take us in, and in return, you can use this technology wherever you need it. I don't
There will be opinions.”
Anton's eyes widened and he looked at Howard in disbelief. Howard lowered his head and looked very sad. He looked at Anton and said: "No matter what, at least there are people in your hometown who are worthy of your trust, but I
There’s none here, almost none.”
"When I think about it carefully, I can't find a few people who can be completely unmoved by this technology, but I know you have it, you have it, right?"
"Yes." Anton took a deep breath and said: "I do know a few friends, and I can guarantee that they are completely trustworthy. Like me, they do not want to see the demise of this country, and they will respect you very much.
, respecting everyone who wants to make this world a better place where we can complete research on this technology.”
"Then do it." Howard said, "But I want to take Seal with me, but I can't leave him alone."
Anton walked over and touched Schiller's head. Schiller just raised his eyes and still looked at him with that focused look, as if he could see a long time in the past on his face.
"Let's go, little Sire, I'll take you to see Moscow."