27. The Origin of Aegis [32/100](2/2)
"l.d.! I call it S.H.I.E.L.D., how about it? Is this a good name?"
"Well, it's really concise and clear."
Merlin nodded. This abbreviation is much better than all previous titles, and it also has a special temperament.
He lowered his head and looked at his ID again.
It was still the serious document photo, and the date of issuance was September 18, 1992. It was two days before Merlin went out to hunt down Natasha with Fury and Patton, and it was also the day when he officially joined the company.
In a flash, two years have passed.
But what puzzled Merlin was that the title on his ID was "Level 5" agent. He looked up at Fury, who said:
"Don't look at me, this is confirmed by Pierce. Kohler made this agent level okay, so we retained this tradition. Pierce thinks that the contribution you made in this incident is enough, and with the affirmation of Gatler and Victoria, I also need some people who can truly trust."
"So, you are now a Level 5 Agent, the same level as Natasha and Patton."
"Although I don't think these names make any sense."
Merlin put away his ID and said to Fury:
"But Level 5 agent sounds pretty impressive, so thank you."
"Don't rush to thank me."
Fury sat in a box, his left hand in his pocket, his right hand tapped, and he said to Merlin:
"Korel has left the job, but he has left a lot of messes, and it takes me a lot of time to get S.H.E.L.D. on the right track. During this period, in addition to getting back what we lost, there are some very important things that I will deliver to you, Natasha and Patton to do."
“What mission?”
Merlin asked calmly:
"Tell me."
"Before leaving, Kohler gave us a lot of confidential information about other organizations he knew."
Fury whispered:
"Pearce also took advantage of this victory to reach some agreements with several other organizations. Many secret projects were transferred to the World Security Council for management. As a special force specializing in handling various strange events, S.H.E.D. needs to evaluate those projects and regulate them if necessary."
"This is the power given to us by the World Security Council and our new obligation."
"And you, Merlin, you are now the ace agent in my hands to deal with those paranormal phenomena. So for the next period of time, you'll be very busy."
Fury said:
“There are several projects that require you to perform a safety level assessment, and I will send some professionals to go with you.”
"Well, let me see the first project"
"Yes, this!"
Fury took out a document marked with the National Security Agency's emblem from the suitcase he carried with him and handed it to Merlin, who took it in his hand, and on the cover of the old-looking document, there was a big logo.
It was like a trace of a beast's claws.
Merlin read the name of the project.
Chapter completed!