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Chapter 1354: SHIELD also needs power armor

Countries with nuclear weapons, although they have enough power to destroy the world, are not the most dangerous.

Although the nuclear arsenals of countries that possess enough nuclear bombs to destroy the earth hundreds of times are staggering, their threats mostly remain on paper, a huge shadow left over from the Cold War rather than an immediate, uncontrollable source of disaster.

What is truly frightening and disturbing are those countries that not only possess nuclear bomb technology themselves, but also treat it as a commodity and sell it everywhere, without any principles or bottom line.

Such behavior is tantamount to opening Pandora's box, allowing the seeds of destruction to drift away with the wind and fall into unknown hands.

Imagine what a chaotic and dangerous situation it would be if a country, no matter how big or small, good or evil, could easily obtain nuclear weapons that could change the world as long as it had enough money.

In such a world, the circulation of nuclear weapons is no longer subject to any moral or legal constraints. They become toys of the rich and can be used at any time to satisfy personal ambitions or resolve trivial disputes.

What is even more worrying is that we cannot predict into who will eventually get these nuclear weapons: extreme terrorists, dictatorial tyrants, or fanatics who are dissatisfied with the status quo and eager to change the world through extreme means?
Such uncertainty makes the shadow of global nuclear war always hang over everyone's mind, as if the peaceful sky will be obscured by the haze of nuclear fire rain in the next second.

This will be a new arms race.

This type of power armor, with its unimaginable defense, mobility and firepower, has become a military treasure coveted by all countries.

After witnessing the amazing performance of power armor in actual combat, governments around the world have realized that having such a well-equipped force will mean having an absolute advantage in future international competition.

As a result, a battle for power armor quietly unfolded around the world.

In this competition, Ares Industries and Stark Industries have undoubtedly become the biggest focus.

As the two major masters of power armor technology, their every move affects the nerves of the world.

Stark Industries, with its long-standing close cooperative relationship with the US government and the reputation of Tony Stark as a genius inventor, naturally became the object of cooperation for various countries.

However, in comparison, Ares Industries is even more mysterious. Its boss is unknown, his background is unfathomable, and his connections are far-reaching, making it difficult to understand his true intentions.

For Nick Fury, Stark Industries is powerful but still controllable. After all, it has deep roots in the United States, and Tony Stark himself is a person with a strong sense of justice.

Although Stark Industries has a place in the arms market, they always maintain a certain bottom line and principles.

Therefore, Nick Fury is relatively reassured about whether Stark Industries will sell power armor to unstable regimes or extremists.

However, Ares Industries is completely different.

For such a company with a complicated background and low-key approach, once it brings power armor technology to the market, the consequences will be disastrous.

Because, for Ares Industries, relying solely on the US market obviously cannot satisfy its expansion ambitions. The whole world is its real goal.

Under such circumstances, it is simply impossible to say that Ares Industries will not sell the power armor.

Just as Nick Fury was lost in thought, the office door was gently pushed open and Alexander Pierce walked in slowly.

The arrival of the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and current Minister of the World Security Council pulled Nick Fury out of his thoughts.

"What's up, Pierce? How come you have time to come to my place today?"

Nick Fury asked with a smile, even though he already had some guesses about Pierce's intentions.

Pierce did not answer directly, but looked around the office, his eyes revealing a bit of nostalgia and emotion. "This office is still the same. Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, you have taken over my position."

He said as he walked over to the desk and stood side by side with Nick Fury.

Nick Fury felt a warm feeling in his heart when he heard this.

He knew that Pierce was not only his superior, but also his mentor and guide. It was Pierce's recommendation that gave him the opportunity to become the director of SHIELD, thus writing his own legend in this position full of challenges and opportunities.

"Yes, time flies. However, no matter where I am, I will never forget your teachings and cultivation."

As Nick Fury spoke, he opened the secret compartment on the wall, took out a bottle of long-treasured whiskey, and poured a glass for each of them.

The two men clinked their glasses together, as if they were toasting the past, and as if they were praying for the unknown future.

"Nick, I heard that you have been very interested in Ares Industries recently?" Pierce suddenly changed the subject and brought the conversation to the point.

Nick Fury was slightly stunned, then nodded.

"Yes, Pierce. I always feel that there are some unknown secrets behind Ares Industries. Especially their attitude towards power armor technology, which makes me deeply worried."

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Pierce's expression turned serious when he heard this.

"Your concerns are not without reason. Ares Industries is indeed a mysterious company. However, we cannot draw conclusions about them based on speculation alone. We need more intelligence and a more in-depth investigation."

Nick Fury nodded in agreement.

"I have sent out the most elite agents to collect all the information about Ares Industries."

Of course, Pierce didn't just come to discuss the affairs of Ares Industries, although he was also very curious about Ares Industries. After all, that was power armor, and Hydra instinctively wanted to take it for themselves. However, Ares Industries was obviously not easy to deal with.

Their industrial parks and headquarters are defended by powered armored units, and even a reinforced company of the US military may not be able to break in.

What Pierce wants is power armor!

Hydra's acquisition of this power armor is like adding wings to a tiger, and many secret missions that cannot be seen in public can be guaranteed to be successful.

"Fury, I think we need power armor to ensure the strength of SHIELD in carrying out its mission."

Pierce said.

"Have you convinced the Security Council?"

Nick Fury's eyes lit up, he was worried about where to defraud funds. It was impossible for him to pay for it himself, because all the money he had defrauded before was used to build safe houses all over the world.

"of course."

Pierce nodded.

(End of this chapter)