Marvel: Starting with the Glint-Glint Fruit

During his time with Negley, he was able to clearly perceive Negley's emotional changes.

Aside from that, his confidence always comes from himself. He is not afraid of betrayal, for the supreme law of this universe is power.

Therefore, he is not stingy; on the contrary, he is very generous.

"Cool~~ I'm really afraid of falling in love with you, BOSS." Negri whistled, and transformed back into that dashing and capable girl.

“I’m still a minor, don’t go down the path of crime, Negley.”

Matthew jokingly retorted.

"Ha, crime!!"

Negri laughed and emphasized the word "crime," as if to say what we had been doing before.

"Where should I look for you next?"

“Margrave.” Matthew’s gaze turned to the window again, the scenery along the road flashing by.

He should go home.

............

On one floor of a three-winged building in Washington, D.C., a bald Black man wearing a turtleneck sweater and an eye patch listens silently as he sips coffee through a one-way glass window.

Inside was a somewhat timid girl wearing glasses.

On his temples and forehead were patches with connecting wires. Opposite him were several agents and analysts who were asking questions while monitoring the data on the equipment.

He stared intently at the girl with his one eye for a long while before turning and leaving.

Walking down the corridor, you arrive at a spacious hall with a polished marble floor, clean walls, and modern interior design.

I walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby and gazed at the city shrouded in a layer of pure white. I seemed to be admiring the scenery, but my thoughts had already wandered off to another place.

Just then, I heard footsteps.

"The coffee's getting cold, Nick."

“What brings you to headquarters today, Pierce?”

Nick turned his head and saw Pierce, dressed in a suit, standing in front of him, also holding a steaming cup of coffee.

Pierce is the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the current secretary-general of the World Security Council. He is responsible for liaising with Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., but he rarely comes to headquarters unless there is a major mission.

Considering recent events, Nick Fury already had a guess in mind.

Sure enough, Pierce stated his purpose directly: "Devil's Jar".

“This is no small matter, Nick.”

“It’s really a headache.” Facing his former boss and friend Pierce, Nick Fury didn’t try to hide the matter.

The devil, Matthew.

Putting the latter aside, at least he is a human whose past can be traced and whose background is clean. But what Jennifer did in the Devil's Jar is the main reason that is really giving him a headache.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: I remember you had a plan, didn't you, Nick?

Supernatural events are nothing new to a department like theirs, which has been established and dedicated to this field for decades.

Over the years, they have handled numerous supernatural events around the world. Creatures that the general public thinks only exist in movies and TV shows, such as werewolves and vampires, actually exist.

However, it is hidden in human society, and few people know about it.

Even if they know, they will be dealt with in various ways immediately.

There are also records of handling abnormal events.

Even some strange, dangerous, and unknown things are collected, and a special department has been set up for this purpose.

However, there was no actual appearance or contact with the demons. Given the sheer size of S.H.I.E.L.D., they were able to quickly detect and track suspected incidents.

However, by the time they arrived, most of the events were "fake" and did not exist.

From S.H.I.E.L.D.'s perspective, they had no idea that there was a group on Earth called "magicians" who specialized in handling these things; they could only assume that supernatural events were fabricated.

Regarding the concept of demons, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s information analysis department had previously speculated that some dangerous and unknown things, which cannot be explained from a scientific perspective, clearly come from somewhere unknown to humankind.

The story of the beautiful, man-eating devil in the Devil's Pot has been confirmed after a detailed investigation.

As a result, the area around Devil's Falls in Devil's Pot has been sealed off.

The entire investigation surrounding Jennifer was not difficult to trace back to its source. With the professionalism of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, the ins and outs have been thoroughly investigated.

In short, Jennifer and her best friend Nydy went to a bar to attend a performance by the band Low Shoulders.

In order to achieve fame, the band's lead singer Chip planned to sacrifice a virgin to Devil's Falls, which is believed to be Satan's shrine, and they chose Jennifer as the sacrifice.

What they didn't know was that Jennifer wasn't a virgin; the ritual went wrong, causing her to be possessed by a demon.

This led to Jennifer becoming a cannibalistic monster, and for the past two weeks, the entire town of Devil Pot has been shrouded in fear.

Ironically, the band members who orchestrated all of this survived.

Of course, the band members were subsequently taken over by S.H.I.E.L.D., and they will receive the punishment they deserve.

Matthew and Jennifer had a brief conversation during their fight.

Matthew once asked Jennifer, who was possessed by a demon, if she was a demon.

Jennifer didn't give a direct affirmation, but her statement, "No, we just became one, she is me, and I am her," indirectly provided the answer.

With all this evidence corroborating the claim, the likelihood of the demon's existence is greatly increased, and the possibility of Hell, which is completely linked to the demon, also increases infinitely.

The legendary things actually appeared in the real world, which even gave Nick Fury, who was well-informed, a headache.

This unstable factor was beyond his control, and he didn't even know how or how to deal with it.

Is human technology truly effective against these mythical creatures? Can technology solve their problems?

uncertain.

The crucial point is that Jennifer has been blown to smithereens, leaving no direction for research. All that remains is Devil's Falls, and until a clear solution is found, the place will have to be sealed off with resources.

Are you suggesting that he actually sacrifice a woman who isn't a virgin, and then summon a demon to test its effectiveness?

Doing this without a solution is utterly idiotic.

“Nick, you know our job is to maintain stability and balance. Anything beyond our control must have a clear answer.”

Pierce emphasized his words.

Nick raised an eyebrow: "Some people are getting restless?"

"Extraordinary life brings danger, but it also represents mystery and the unknown. There will always be people who are curious about this mystery and the unknown, especially those who are about to die."

Pierce was implying something.

Nick Fury understood and gave a cold laugh.

"Dealing with demons will only lead to falling into the abyss."

"Just like this time in Devil's Pot Town."

"Everyone knows that, but people whose lives are nearing their end often don't care about danger. Selfishness is human nature, isn't it?"

Pierce picked up his coffee, blew on it, and took a sip. The bittersweet taste filled him with pleasure.

“They want more than just longevity.” Fury thought of Matthew and the super-powerful fighting force he created in the Devil’s Jar.

That incredible power was in no way inferior to that of Magneto, a mutant with astonishing destructive power.

More importantly, that incredible speed and destructive power are something that everyone envies.

For some people, the best outcome for that child is lying on the operating table.

Lifespan, power, ambition—these greedy desires can never be satisfied.

"I remember you had a plan?"

Pierce suddenly asked a question that seemed unrelated to their previous conversation.

"The Avengers, but this plan has been shelved many times, you mean?" Fury paused in his coffee-drinking motion, then turned to look at his old friend.

“I didn’t say anything,” Pierce said with a chuckle.

Fred didn't believe this explanation. The old fox's sudden mention of the plan was clearly meant to be pointed.

After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head.

"It's not the right time yet."

Using S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources, investigating Matthew's background was quite simple. From his birth to his adulthood, they were able to analyze and investigate Matthew's basic strength data, as well as assess his personality.

Fury had already anticipated this report.

He thought Matthew was exceptional, possessing the powerful ability to manipulate light, a mature worldview and personality, and the ability to be decisive yet kind.

Overall, he is a good child.

However, it's not the right time to get the other party to join my plan, and the prerequisite is to spend time getting to know them, observing them, and gaining a deeper understanding of them.

Nick Fury didn't talk about Matthew again, but Pierce knew very well that Fury was interested.

He will obviously suppress any subsequent troubles.

In fact, Pierce could mitigate some of the effects with his own power, but since Matthew was already under Fury's watchful eye this time, any move he made could easily alert Fury.

Matthew's instructions to him were to continue to infiltrate and grow stronger, and to use the power of S.H.I.E.L.D. to facilitate Matthew's work.

Pierce's visit to Fury this time was purely for official business.

Pierce wasn't worried about what Fury thought of Matthew; given Fury's style, it was nothing more than contacting, analyzing, and observing.

With Pierce around, this is hardly a problem.

Chapter Thirty: Back to the Daily Life of Maggrave

Magree remained peaceful and serene.

Months passed, and the horrific massacre did not affect the residents of Maggrave.

This matter was suppressed by a concerted effort from multiple parties, and many residents were completely unaware of it.

It was a cloudy day, and Margrave was rather cold in January, especially with the light rain making the temperature even lower.

An old Ford was parked on the side of the road. The door opened, and Chief Inspector Finley, dressed in a thick sweater and a black overcoat, walked to the door carrying a bag, looking quite energetic.

She rang the doorbell, and after a while the door opened, revealing Roseco's figure.

Roseco had short blonde hair and was dressed casually in a sweater and pants.

Finley wasn't surprised to see Roseco at Matthew's house; Roseco had been coming over to clean frequently during the months Matthew was away.

"You're a bit late."

Roseco glanced at Finley, stepped aside, and gave him a subtle rebuke.

"There's nothing I can do. The eggs, vegetables, and meat you made me buy all require queuing. They're incredibly popular." Finley said, lifting the bag full of groceries with an air of entitlement.

He wasn't delayed by anything else.

He cannot accept this accusation.

Roseco didn't care about anything else. She took the bag Finley handed her and went back to the kitchen. She was going to be busy from now on.

Finley didn't mind being "neglected." After changing into slippers in the entryway, he took off his coat and casually hung it on a hanger in the living room.

After scanning the room and not finding the person in question, she walked to the kitchen and, watching Roseco prepare the ingredients, asked, "Matthew went to Mount Carrefour again?"

Matthew returned to Magreve two weeks ago, and it was Roseco who told him the news.

When Daniel was murdered and Matthew subsequently retaliated by killing the participants in the murder, Finley's performance earned Roseco's trust, so when Matthew returned to the town, Roseco did not hide anything from him.

Of course, there's no need to hide it.