Chapter 248: The Universe Rubik's Cube is Yours to Keep (Seeking Completeness)
Chapter 248 The Universe Rubik's Cube is yours to keep (please order the full version!)
The biggest impact the Battle of New York had on the world was not that it made people know about the existence of the Avengers, but that it made people know that aliens and mythical characters are real.
From a certain perspective, the Battle of New York directly refreshed the worldview of ordinary people, letting them know that the world is far more complex than they imagined.
Just as Russell was thinking about how to get the most out of this incident, his phone suddenly rang.
Tony's call.
After seeing the name displayed on the phone screen, Russell pressed the connect button and said slowly: "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just wanted to ask if you also accepted SHIELD's request for help."
Tony's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"That's right, I just met Coulson and accepted SHIELD's request for help."
Russell said calmly.
"just?"
Tony's tone became a little strange and he continued to ask.
"Yes, just now, what happened?"
After hearing Tony's tone, Russell suddenly frowned, and a guess flashed in his mind.
"Did Colson tell you that I also accepted their request for help?"
Tony suddenly laughed.
"That's right!"
Russell said quickly.
"People who are spies really have a dirty heart."
Tony added.
Someone with a worse heart is talking to you on the phone right now!
Russell said silently in his heart.
"Okay, let's not talk about them anymore. What do you want from me?"
He had no intention of continuing to talk about SHIELD with Tony and asked again.
"Nothing, I just want to ask if you are interested in the Cosmic Rubik's Cube. If so, maybe we can cooperate."
Tony said quickly.
"It's not your style to directly oppose official institutions. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Although Tony didn't say it clearly, Russell already guessed what he was planning.
"The Cosmic Cube does not belong to SHIELD, they also stole it from Hydra."
"Don't tell me that you are not interested in the Rubik's Cube and want to be a good, law-abiding citizen."
Tony is very aware of Russell's past and understands Russell's personality very well.
"I'm definitely interested. What are you going to do? Rob it?"
Russell continued to ask.
"To correct you, it's not robbery, it's returning the property to its original owner."
"The Cosmic Cube originally belonged to the Red Skull, but it fell into the Arctic Ocean and became ownerless until my father found it."
"So from a legal perspective, I have a more reasonable inheritance right than SHIELD."
Tony said with a smile.
Although he knew that Tony was talking nonsense, Russell did not refute him and continued: "Although I say so, it is not easy for you to take away the Cosmic Cube from SHIELD."
"They won't just watch you take the Cube, even if Howard is one of the co-founders of S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Of course I know this. If the Cosmic Cube falls into my hands, I don't know how they will come to trouble me."
"However, it will be different if the Cosmic Cube is in your hands."
"It's not just once or twice that you've offended the official agency, you probably won't mind one more time."
After hearing Tony's words, Russell was stunned for a moment.
It shouldn’t be!
Tony was interested in the Rubik's Cube, which didn't surprise him.
But Tony would rather let the Cosmic Cube fall into his hands than let SHIELD continue to keep the Cosmic Cube, which is not in line with Tony's long-standing approach.
"Everyone is so familiar with it, so don't beat around the bush and just tell me straight away, what exactly do you think?"
Russell's tone became serious.
"Among the people I know, you are the strongest."
"If the Cosmic Cube is in your hands, there is a high probability that it will not fall into the hands of aliens."
Tony said extremely seriously.
"Is that why?"
Russell asked rhetorically.
"Of course, otherwise you think there is any other reason."
"Although you are not a good person in the conventional sense, having the Cosmic Cube in your custody is more reassuring than leaving it in the hands of SHIELD."
"More importantly, you have the strength to prevent the Cosmic Cube from falling into the hands of other dangerous elements."
Tony said quickly.
Although Tony's approach seemed strange, Russell knew why Tony chose to do this.
The reason is simple, because he can't trust SHIELD.
To be precise, he has little trust in American official institutions.
Tony, who has grown up in the United States since he was a child, knows exactly what kind of country the United States is.
"You trust me so much and don't worry at all that I am one of those dangerous people you call me?"
Russell asked with a smile.
"If you are really a dangerous person, it doesn't matter whether the Cosmic Cube is in your hands or not."
"Your Godzilla and Grendel alone are no less threatening than the Tesseract, let alone you."
Tony's decision to let Russell keep the Cube was certainly not an impulsive decision.
Although he said it casually, he also thought it through carefully.
After listening to Tony's explanation, Russell shook his head helplessly and said with a smile: "SHIELD came to me and you for help. It's really unlucky."
"They brought this misfortune on themselves. Don't forget, they came here on their own initiative."
Tony said quickly.
"In that case, I wish us a happy cooperation in advance."
Regardless of whether Tony calls or not, Russell will not let go of this good opportunity to obtain the space gem.
Tony's doing this will only increase his chances of obtaining the Space Stone, and of course he will not refuse.
Otherwise, he would not agree to SHIELD's request for help.
He doesn't care at all whether SHIELD can get back the Cosmic Cube, he only cares about whether he can get the Space Stone.
"Let's make a deal first. After you get the Cosmic Rubik's Cube, don't forget to leave it to me to study for a while."
Tony reminded Russell specifically.
"Don't worry, if the Cosmic Cube really comes into my hands, you will definitely have a chance to satisfy your curiosity."
After saying that, Russell hung up the phone.
After ending the call with Tony, he came to the sofa in the reception area and began to receive the nourishment of the sun.
After finishing today's "sunbathing", he had no intention of staying in the office and flew towards the Zhenglian headquarters.
He first talked to Hulk about the mission, then came to the room of the levitating cloak and played a few games online with the levitating cloak.
After nightfall, he flew towards the apartment.
Noon the next day.
Russell, who was enjoying lunch in his apartment, received a message from Coulson.
To be precise, it is a coordinate and time.
After taking a look at the coordinates, he guessed SHIELD's arrangement.
Just like in the movie universe, after the Cube was snatched away, S.H.I.E.L.D. pulled out the ace weapon Helicarrier from the bottom of the box.
Although the sky carrier did not exert its expected effect, it at least provided a mobile base.
"SHIELD has sent a departure message, do you have anything else to prepare?"
Russell asked Diana.
"I have nothing to prepare, I can just go there."
Diana said quickly.
Diana now wears home clothes, exuding a gentle and virtuous atmosphere, but also has a lazy and charming charm.
"Then we'll leave in a moment."
"good!"
After finishing lunch, Russell and Diana did not leave the apartment by means of transportation, but flew directly towards the Zhenglian headquarters.
After deciding not to hide her extraordinary abilities, Diana had no intention of continuing to pretend to be an ordinary person.
Zhenglian Headquarters.
hangar.
Neither Russell nor Diana changed their clothes and came to the hangar in casual clothes.
Just like the last time he went to Hawaii, Hulk brought two huge wine barrels.
Just when they were about to board the plane and set off, the levitating cloak, who was even more of an otaku than a gaming otaku, suddenly came to the hangar and flew in front of Russell.
"You want to go too?"
Russell asked towards the levitating cloak.
The levitating cloak nodded.
Although the levitation cloak was not on his initial personnel list, after thinking for a few seconds, Russell decided to bring the levitation cloak.
Both he and Diana have the ability to fly, so even if all four engines of the helicarrier fail, they don't need to worry about anything.
But not Hulk.
Although Hulk is unlikely to die even if he falls from a high altitude, it is not a very beautiful experience.
In order to give Hulk the ability to fly, Russell decided to bring the levitation cloak with him.
"You are responsible for assisting Hulk."
Russell said to the levitating cloak.
After hearing his words, the levitating cloak looked back at Hulk, took the initiative to fly behind Hulk, and draped it on Hulk.
Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean.
An aircraft carrier moves slowly forward in the sea.
Unlike other aircraft carriers, this aircraft carrier is alone, without any frigates or destroyers around it.
Soldiers in black uniforms were busy on the deck like worker ants.
At this moment, a unique-looking aircraft appeared near the aircraft carrier and began to land slowly.
This aircraft is different from any aircraft known on the market. On the silver-white fuselage, there is a logo that is familiar to the American people.
Fantastic Four logo.
As soon as the plane landed on the deck and the cabin door hadn't been opened, Coulson, who had been waiting for a long time, walked up.
"Mr. Richards, welcome."
Mr. Fantastic Reed, who was wearing uniform inside but casual clothes outside, had just gotten off the plane when Coulson came to him and extended his right hand to him warmly.
Although he didn't like SHIELD very much, he didn't reach out to hit the smiling man. Mr. Fantastic Reed stretched out his right hand and shook Coulson's hand.
"My team and I have an obligation to avoid a global disaster, so you're welcome."
Reed said slowly, and then released his right hand.
As soon as Reed finished speaking, Jonathan the Human Torch, Ben the Thing, and Susan the Invisible Woman got off the plane.
After a while of polite greetings, Coulson took them to the bridge.
More than ten minutes later, another fighter plane appeared on the aircraft carrier's radar.
The fighter plane flew towards the aircraft carrier at high speed and sent a radio communication signal to the aircraft carrier.
This fighter is not a S.H.I.E.L.D. fighter, but a regular fighter carrying the three Russells and the levitating cloak.
Just like welcoming Mr. Fantastic Reed and others, S.H.I.E.L.D. had arranged personnel to receive Russell and others early in the morning.
Coincidentally, the person sent by Nick Fury to receive Russell and his party was none other than Natasha the Black Widow.
Next to Natasha stood Hawkeye Barton, who was no stranger to Russell.
Unlike the movie universe, Barton in this world was not affected by the Mind Stone and became Loki's subordinate.
"I still feel that it was unwise for Fury to ask Russell to take people from Zhenglian to participate in this operation."
Looking at the Zhenglian fighter planes that were gradually landing, Patton said to Natasha.
"Fury is the commander, we just need to follow the commander's instructions."
Natasha replied quickly.
Soon, Zhenglian's fighter jets landed on the deck.
Natasha and Barton stepped forward immediately.
"Mr. Bradley, welcome."
After arriving in front of Russell and the others, Natasha took the lead in speaking.
"You are welcome."
Russell answered casually.
After saying hello, Natasha and Barton took Russell and his party to the bridge.
Like the deck outside, the bridge was also very lively.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. were performing their respective duties and operating this aircraft carrier that seemed normal for the time being.
There were already many people sitting at the conference table behind the bridge.
The four of Fantastic Mr. Reed and Captain America Rogers are among them.
After seeing Russell's arrival, Mr. Fantastic Reed stood up and said hello to Russell, and then motioned for the three of them to sit down and chat again.
Russell and Diana sat down, but Hulk did not sit down, but looked at everything in the bridge curiously.
"This must be Miss Diana Prince. Hello, my name is Reed, Reed Richards."
Although Reed usually behaves as a straight man, when he saw Diana, his eyes still lit up and he felt a heartbeat.
"Hello, nice to meet you."
Diana replied with a smile.
Reed's performance was relatively normal, while Human Torch Jonathan's performance was a bit too flamboyant.
When Diana turned to look at him, he raised his right hand as if to show off his skills, transforming it into a flame form, and at the same time showed Diana a smile that he thought was charming.
Before Jonathan could speak, Russell deliberately said in a voice that everyone could hear: "This narcissistic guy's name is Jonathan, and he is Susan's brother."
Russell did not give Jonathan a chance to introduce himself, and took the initiative to introduce Jonathan and the three of them to Diana.
In fact, even if he didn't introduce them, Diana would know who the three Jonathans were.
Although she has always pretended to be an ordinary person in the past, this does not mean that she does not pay attention to superhero-related information at all.
And even if she doesn't pay attention, the overwhelming reports will make her passively receive this information.
After hearing Russell's words, Jonathan suddenly showed an unhappy expression.
He snorted in dissatisfaction and turned his head to look away.
"Now only Stark is left. Did he say when he would come?"
Rogers asked about Coulson.
"No, he didn't reply to us."
Coulson said quickly.
"Stark, are you talking about Tony Stark?"
Mr. Fantastic Reed didn't know that Tony had also joined this operation, so he asked doubtfully.
"Yes, that's right, it's Tony Stark."
Captain America answered quickly.
"What's he doing here? He's just a playboy."
Jonathan said with disdain.
"He's not just a playboy, he's a genius inventor and a billionaire."