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Chapter 34 Let's Make Friends

"They're really cautious."

As he followed Agent Hill into S.H.I.E.L.D., Hawking keenly noticed that the surveillance cameras in every corner were rapidly adjusting to focus on them and rotating as they moved.

It seems that no matter what small thing they do, it will be captured by these advanced high-end surveillance devices.

Moreover, the staff inside all looked very agile, and the pistols they carried at their waists were made of a special transparent material that didn't look like metal.

"Charles?"

At that moment, Magneto glanced at Professor X, who shook his head.

It was clear that Magneto wanted to confirm whether Professor X's abilities could still be used, and Professor X shook his head, indicating that they had been interfered with.

"Please rest assured, everyone. We have no hostility. We are simply trying to make the conversation fair. The director very much hopes that this exchange can be conducted in a friendly manner."

Perhaps noticing Magneto's somewhat unpleasant expression, Agent Hill immediately began to explain with a sincere expression.

Professor X smiled:

"I understand, that's what I hope for too."

Magneto simply snorted coldly.

Hill maintained a smile throughout and led Hawking and the other three into the elevator.

"Director's office."

"Yes, Agent Hill."

As Hill's voice faded, the elevator mechanically responded and immediately began to ascend rapidly.

"Does S.H.I.E.L.D. already have artificial intelligence in this day and age?"

Seeing this, Hawking couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

It's 2000 now. At that time, most mobile phones outside were still flip phones, but S.H.I.E.L.D. was already able to maturely apply artificial intelligence programs.

It can only be said that in the Marvel universe, the general public's level of technology is not much different from that of the real world, but when it comes to some special organizations, their advanced technology far exceeds reality.

The same is true for mutant schools, which also have a lot of advanced technology products.

"The director would like to speak with Mr. Charles and Mr. Eric privately."

At the entrance to the director's office, just as Hawking was about to push Professor X inside, he was stopped by Hill, along with Mystique.

"Is this a plan to pick them off one by one if negotiations break down?"

Hawking had a sudden thought.

Professor X and Magneto had obviously thought of this as well, but Professor X didn't seem to mind:

"Then please have Agent Hill find a place where Hawking Jr. and Raven can rest."

He didn't come with any hostility and believed the negotiations would go smoothly, so he naturally didn't mind.

This would also demonstrate their sincerity to Nick Fury.

"Mr. Charles, please rest assured that we have prepared a special lounge."

Hill maintained his professional smile.

Hawking didn't seem to care much about this.

He felt that as long as Nick Fury wasn't cerebral palsy, he wouldn't clash with them in Washington, the capital city teeming with high-ranking officials.

Given Professor X's temperament, he would probably also value harmony.

Even if a conflict does occur, and even if he can't transform into a Great Ape, he has nothing to fear with Professor X and Magneto around.

This is a city, full of reinforced concrete. If Magneto unleashed his full power, the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. building would be destroyed, and the large jammer would be instantly dismantled.

So instead of going in and listening to the three of them discuss all sorts of nonsense, it's better to rest outside. Anyway, given his current status, he wouldn't be able to get a word in edgewise even if he went in.

"This way, please, gentlemen!"

After closing the door to the director's office, Hill led Hawking and Mystique to a lounge away from the office.

There were plenty of snacks and drinks available there.

However, two agents were also stationed at the entrance, and they were acquaintances: Hawkeye and Black Widow.

"They've made their move?"

After sitting down in the lounge, Mystique immediately asked Hawking a question in a veiled manner.

Hawking smiled and nodded:

"Don't worry, you won't see the sun rise tomorrow."

Mystique's face immediately lit up with a bright smile upon hearing this.

"No wonder Eric admires you so much; you're really great."

Given her own painful experience of being dissected and experimented on, she hates disgusting humans like Stryker who experiment on mutants.

Even if Hawking didn't take action, she would find an opportunity to kill him later.

"Hey, you guys at the door, why don't you come in, have a seat, and let's be friends?"

Leaning back on the sofa in the lounge, looking at Hawkeye and Black Widow standing like guardian deities at the door, Hawking's eyes lit up, and he waved enthusiastically at them.

It seems unlikely that there will be any conflict with S.H.I.E.L.D. in the short term. Perhaps we should take this opportunity to build a relationship with these two future Avengers, as they might come in handy in the future.

Human nature is complex; sometimes an enemy today may become a friend tomorrow, so relationships don't need to be so rigid.

Without any personal grudges, having more friends means having more options, and this applies everywhere.

Seeing young Hawking waving innocently in their direction, Hawkeye and Black Widow exchanged a glance before walking inside together.

Their mission was to monitor Hawking and Mystique, especially Hawking.

Entering the house would obviously allow for better surveillance than staying at the door, and if Nick Fury could obtain information about Hawking during the conversation, he would certainly be very happy.

Compared to Professor X and Magneto's almost transparent information, they knew virtually nothing about Hawking, a student at the mutant school.

The only information we had was what we witnessed firsthand during the battle that day.

Actually, you can't blame S.H.I.E.L.D. Hawking just appeared out of nowhere, and in war-torn Sokovia no less, and was taken away by Professor X not long after.

Even with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intelligence capabilities, it's impossible for them to find anything.

"snort!"

Upon seeing Black Widow and Hawkeye enter the lounge, Mystique gave a cold snort and closed her eyes.

She doesn't like humans.

"My name is Stephen Hawking. How should I address you, brothers and sisters?"

Hawking took the initiative to pick up the two bags of potato chips on the table and offered them to Hawkeye and Black Widow.

"Natasha."

Black Widow took the potato chips with an innocent smile, only giving her first name but not her last.

"Clinton, or Patton."

Hawkeye was the same, but compared to the Black Widow who could disguise herself, Hawkeye's expression was not so natural. After all, he had been knocked unconscious by Hawking with a stick.

If it weren't for the later footage of Hawking transforming into a giant ape and battling Captain Marvel, it would have been a stain on his career as a secret agent.

After getting to know each other, Black Widow took the initiative to approach Hawking and start chatting about everyday things, trying to get closer to him.

It can only be said that Black Widow, who looks only sixteen or seventeen years old at this time, is the most talented spy trained by the Red Room. She has already reached a master level in terms of speaking skills and psychology.

Even though Hawking knew that Black Widow was trying to extract information from him, he didn't feel any awkwardness or resentment.

However, he was not stupid enough to actually leak his information.

(End of this chapter)