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Chapter 73 Disposal

"Director Xia, regarding Banner's situation, our New York State government is very concerned about his potential impact on social security and the well-being of the people. We are well aware that S.H.I.E.L.D. has extensive experience and expertise in dealing with such supernatural and high-tech threats, and Banner was also defeated by you."

Therefore, I humbly request that your agency have any suggestions on how to properly house and manage Dr. Banner.

The New York governor's words implied that he respected Xia Ling, but he had no intention of handing Banner, this trophy, over to S.H.I.E.L.D.

Most likely, they saw Banner's power and wanted to study it.

Although the military arrested many of Banner's underlings this time, how could those underlings compare to Banner, the boss who was deeply blessed by God?

Although they didn't learn anything from the last set of remains, this time they have living samples.

If one could obtain divine power from it, not only could one achieve immortality, but one might even go further and become a god.

Coincidentally, Xia Ling had no intention of taking in Banner either.

"Governor, you can handle this matter as you see fit. We at S.H.I.E.L.D. have no objections."

Xia Ling responded with a smile, worried that if Banner were to cause a scene and escape, she wouldn't be able to say anything to him.

Putting aside the matter of explaining it, just the fact that the person I've taken in would escape would be a very shameful thing.

Upon hearing this, the Governor of New York immediately broke into a satisfied smile.

He stood up, extended his hand, and said sincerely, "Director Xia, your understanding and support mean a great deal to us. Please rest assured that the New York State government will do everything in its power to ensure that Banner is properly resettled and will act with caution to prevent any potential risks from threatening the safety of the public."

At this point, he changed the subject: "However, there is one more thing I hope Director Xia can understand our difficulties with."

The New York governor's tone was hesitant, and he seemed somewhat embarrassed.

Xia Ling knew perfectly well what the politician meant; he was simply putting on a show for him, trying to make others believe that what he was about to say was not his own intention.

"Just tell me, and if it's not to your liking, I'll pretend I don't know."

Now that the stage has been set up, it wouldn't be right not to take it on. However, don't expect to be too polite.

The New York governor's expression turned slightly unpleasant for a moment, but as a professional politician, he had long since mastered the art of changing his face to perfection.

In the blink of an eye, it subsided, and people with weak eyesight wouldn't even notice it.

"Here's the thing: the crowbar you used to knock down Banner, according to the rules, items that appear on American soil belong to the government, so we hope you can hand it over to the government for safekeeping."

The same applies to anything that isn't on American soil, as long as it has value.

The New York governor added another thought to himself.

Seeing his seemingly embarrassed expression, Xia Ling couldn't help but laugh.

They're all ancient foxes, why are they playing at Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?

You're not even on stage, so who are you trying to fool? Who would believe you?

"This governor, is that right? What's troubling you? Feel free to tell us, and we'll help you resolve it."

Do people actually believe that?

Xia Ling slowly turned her head, and as expected, the voice came from Thor. His brother Loki was quietly moving the stool away, afraid that others would think that he was very familiar with him.

No wonder Odin arranged a trial for Thor; otherwise, with Thor in his current state, he would have been tormented to death once Odin died.

"Loki, why are you suddenly so far away from me?"

Thor grabbed Loki by the shoulder, trying to drag him back. Loki struggled, but it was no use.

The New York governor was stunned. Even with his extensive professional experience, he had never encountered anything like this before.

"What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Seeing that all eyes were on him, Thor was puzzled, while Loki wished he could stab Thor to death.

He's thick-skinned, not shameless!

"It's alright, Governor, please continue."

Xia Ling promptly offered a way out, allowing the politician to breathe a sigh of relief and significantly reducing his earlier displeasure.

"So, I hope that S.H.I.E.L.D. can hand over that crowbar to the government for safekeeping. Of course, this is also what the President wants to see."

After the New York governor finished speaking, he rubbed his hands together and looked at Coulson with eager eyes, or rather, he wanted to see a powerful weapon that could take down Banner with one blow.

"To be honest, given how things have been said, I have to admit it."

Upon hearing Xia Ling's words, the New York governor immediately showed delight, but things can take unexpected turns.

"However, this crowbar does not belong to S.H.I.E.L.D. It belongs to a special entity and is only temporarily borrowed by S.H.I.E.L.D. The ownership of the crowbar is not something that S.H.I.E.L.D. can decide."

The New York governor was stunned. After all that, it wasn't a secret weapon of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

"Whose could it be?"

Xia Ling didn't answer, but just gave him a knowing smile.

Then there's no need to think about it; it must belong to a deity.

In the recently concluded war, these secular bureaucrats had already come to understand part of the power of the gods.

This put him in a dilemma. If it were Banner, it would be understandable.

After all, he came to war willingly and was defeated. How to deal with prisoners of war is the proper course of action. From the time Banner was captured until now, Blood God has not reacted at all, which shows that He approves of this.

However, the crowbar we have now was lent to S.H.I.E.L.D. by that god, which changes the nature of the situation.

Who knows what might happen if someone steals something from a deity?

The men wanted to live as superior people forever, not to die on the spot.

"Director Xia, after careful consideration, the issue of ownership of that crowbar is indeed not something our government can easily interfere with."

Since it belongs to a special entity and is only temporarily lent to S.H.I.E.L.D., it should rightfully remain in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s safekeeping.

The New York governor's words were filled with awe for the unknown and respect for Xia Ling.

This ability to change course with the wind is truly exceptional.

Coulson breathed a sigh of relief; he really couldn't bear to part with the crowbar.

"Your understanding is spot on, Mr. Governor."

The governor breathed a sigh of relief. It was all for the best that this matter could be over. New York already had enough gods; he couldn't handle a few more.

For example, the one wearing the yellow robe is very difficult to deal with.

"Ancient One, I heard you're also planning to set up a church in London?"

The New York governor said this with a stiff expression.

(End of this chapter)