Unlike the original storyline, Nick Fury specifically sought out Iron Man this time, and it wasn't just to form the Avengers.
The Q&A system was also one of Nick Fury's objectives.
"Coulson should have told you everything there is to tell, right?" Iron Man shrugged, saying dismissively.
"Yes, he did tell me, but I still want to hear your thoughts."
"After all, putting aside your personality flaws, you are a rare genius and might discover things Coulson missed."
Nick Fury said with a serious expression.
Iron Man then discussed the Q&A system with Nick Fury, but he didn't provide any new information to Nick Fury.
Coulson was an agent, and in terms of intelligence gathering and information synthesis, he was actually stronger than Iron Man.
And this Q&A system was also an existence beyond Iron Man's knowledge level. In terms of understanding and analysis, Iron Man indeed didn't offer any particularly insightful opinions.
"Then, Mr. Stark, could you let me see your Allspark Shard?" Nick Fury made this request again.
"I'm sorry, this isn't personal, but the Allspark Shard is my private property, and I won't show it to anyone." Iron Man refused without hesitation.
The Allspark Shard was a miraculous existence that could imbue metal with life, transforming it into mechanical lifeforms. For a tech fanatic like Iron Man, it held a fatal attraction.
In his eyes, nothing was more important than the Allspark, except for his Iron Man suit.
Not only that, but the Allspark Shard was also a consumable. The energy it contained diminished with each use. Under these circumstances, Iron Man naturally cherished it even more.
"That's truly a pity," Nick Fury said with regret, but he didn't press the matter further.
He then stood up, bid Iron Man farewell, and left Stark Tower.
"Tony, why did the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. come to see you? Did something happen?" Pepper, who had been holding back for a long time, couldn't help but rush over to ask about the situation.
"Nothing, after my true identity was exposed, I always encounter these annoying things." Iron Man directly brushed her off.
Neither the Avengers nor the Q&A system was suitable to be revealed to Pepper at this time.
"So what were you doing when you admitted you were Iron Man?" Pepper said irritably.
In the eyes of ordinary people, Iron Man announcing his identity might just be a big piece of gossip to talk about, and nothing more.
But in the eyes of the real powerful figures, the sudden appearance of the Iron Man suit was definitely a bombshell, enough to change the world order.
What Iron Man didn't know was that countless people had contacted Pepper.
From the military, the Department of Defense, various other departments, some major clients of Stark Industries, and some international bigwigs, and so on and so forth.
All of them wanted to purchase Iron Man suits.
So after Iron Man's explanation, Pepper also subconsciously believed that Nick Fury was also there for the Iron Man suit.
She didn't have too many other suspicions.
After getting rid of Pepper, Iron Man continued to be busy.
In the following time, he developed a set of drones specifically for scanning and detecting on the sea surface.
After arranging his affairs, Iron Man took his specialized equipment and flew to the distant Arctic Ocean.
And as Iron Man began his journey, Black Widow had already led a tactical squad and appeared within the Arctic Ocean... Triskelion Building.
Inside a luxurious office on the top floor.
"Nick Fury sent Black Widow to lead a team to the Arctic Ocean to rescue Captain America?"
Alexander Pierce, the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and current Secretary of the World Security Council, looked at Crossbones, who stood before him, with a very surprised expression.
Hadn't Captain America already died? Why would Nick Fury suddenly send people to rescue him?
—Although the tactical squad Nick Fury sent were all his trusted subordinates, he had no idea that S.H.I.E.L.D. had been infiltrated by Hydra to an appalling degree.
His trusted subordinates and their loyalty to others were actually unrelated.
So, basically, Nick Fury's every move could not escape Pierce's notice.
"Sir, since Nick Fury has already dispatched a rescue team, it means he has enough evidence to prove that Captain America is not dead!"
Crossbones said in a deep voice to Secretary Pierce.
Secretary Pierce nodded.
Then a meaningful smile appeared on his face: "Captain America... He's an old friend."
Compared to Iron Man, Coulson, and others, Secretary Pierce quickly accepted this seemingly absurd fact.
The reason was simple: Pierce himself had control over a special forces operative from World War II—the Winter Soldier.
And coincidentally, the Winter Soldier was also Captain America's comrade and good friend.
If even the Winter Soldier could survive until now, then was it really so unbelievable that Captain America was still alive?
"Sir, what should we do? Should we eliminate him?" Crossbones said, full of murderous intent.
Hydra had been driven to extinction by Captain America. Even their leader at the time, Schmidt, was killed by Captain America, and their power was almost completely uprooted.
Hydra could be said to have a deep-seated hatred for Captain America.
"No, Captain America is the only perfect super soldier in the world. It would be too much of a waste to kill him like that."
Secretary Pierce shook his head, "Moreover, wouldn't it be interesting if America's hero, the super soldier who eliminated Hydra in the past, now served us, Hydra?"
"Sir, with all due respect, Captain America would never pledge allegiance to Hydra." Crossbones raised an objection.
"He will, just like the Winter Soldier," Secretary Pierce said meaningfully.
Crossbones immediately understood that Secretary Pierce wasn't trying to sway or subdue Captain America, but rather to turn him into another pure killing machine.
It had to be said, this was indeed a good idea.
"Sir, he will be even better than the Winter Soldier." Crossbones smiled, full of anticipation.
"Keep a close eye on the rescue team. Once they find Captain America, immediately snatch him! I will send the Winter Soldier to carry out this mission, and you will provide full support!"
Secretary Pierce made his decision.
"Understood, sir!" Crossbones responded loudly.