Being an otaku in the world of American comics

#502 - Identity value and recognition

After listening to Bumblebee's words, everyone present, especially Ross and Nick Fury, widened their eyes.

They had been arguing and negotiating for so long, only to end up benefiting an outsider?

That's right, an outsider~

Whether from a national perspective or in terms of power divisions, Liang Yue didn't belong to their camp.

If this led to inadvertently involving the Eastern country behind him, the impact would be significant.

Moreover, Liang Yue had many secrets, and the futuristic technology in his basement was also highly coveted.

If it weren't for the fact that he had repeatedly demonstrated formidable strength, and that this strength was rapidly increasing at an alarming rate...

In secret, those organizations and individuals with sufficient armed forces would have already devoured and plundered this manor!

If the Transformers, an alien species, were to join in the future...

Even if they didn't form a collaborative combat alliance, just the fact that these mechanical beings were in the basement of this manor, helping Liang Yue with scientific research, would be troublesome enough.

It's not that individuals can't possess such formidable strength.

However, someone like Liang Yue, who is outside their control and regulatory system, has definitely exceeded their limit of tolerance.

Therefore, when they heard that Bumblebee wanted to follow Liang Yue, not only Ross and Nick Fury, but also Director Stacy and Simmons from Sector Seven, who had become much more cooperative, frowned.

Especially Simmons, who clearly knew what Bumblebee and the other Transformers wanted.

Even if he couldn't be 100% sure, the coordinates Bumblebee mentioned likely pointed to the location of the giant metal cube in their base.

Just by considering the energy transmitted from that cube, which could directly transform electronic devices into mechanical lifeforms, one could guess eight or nine out of ten.

So, Simmons was conflicted.

He was torn between whether to reveal this information now.

If he did, Bumblebee would definitely go directly to Sector Seven with him.

Subsequently, the arriving Transformers would also establish some kind of connection with their side.

However, the consequences of doing so would be equally severe. The military, S.H.I.E.L.D., and even the New York Police Department would likely join in the competition.

At that time, many more people would probably return to Sector Seven with him.

The secrets and foundation of their department would also be "exposed to the public."

Sector Seven's independence and authority would inevitably be interfered with by all parties.

To make matters worse, the long-standing Ice Man Project and the magical metal cube would probably be compromised and become public property to some extent.

To put it bluntly, the country would be in danger~!

The necessity of their department's existence would also be further weakened.

Therefore, Simmons was very hesitant at the moment, his breathing began to quicken unconsciously, and the corners of his mouth twitched from time to time.

But in the end, the middle-aged man in black still didn't have the courage to make up his mind and reveal the secrets of the department...

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"I think that pair of glasses should be temporarily elevated to a public item, what do you say?"

After considering his words, Director Fury looked at Liang Yue with a slightly tentative expression.

"I think so too~"

General Ross pursed his lips, stirring his coffee with a small spoon. After noticing Liang Yue's gaze, he timed it perfectly, looked up, and met his eyes.

Director Stacy didn't speak, but her eyes also carried a hint of inquiry.

"I don't think so. Bumblebee said before that his people would land on Earth in about half a month. That is to say, the glasses and the coordinates on them have a time limit.

For both Bumblebee and their enemies, the fewer people who know the specific information on the coordinates during this period, the lower the risk."

Liang Yue could naturally see the thoughts of the people present and knew their plans.

Too bad, I don't care~

"It's right not to let more people know the specific information on the coordinates, so what are you planning to do with Bumblebee?"

At this time, Stark, who had been sitting next to him without saying much, suddenly opened his mouth and asked the point that everyone was most concerned about.

"Bumblebee? I've already said that even the intelligence information of the Transformers has a certain lag. Now those enemies hiding in the dark...

Most likely still think that the glasses are in Sam's hands, so I need Bumblebee to stay by Sam's side to protect his safety."

Liang Yue replied as a matter of course.

"In this way, not only your classmate, but also the children in that school, and even the people of New York City will be in danger."

Director Stacy also joined the conversation at this time.

Obviously, compared to the Transformers, a super-standard combat unit, and the interests it represents, he, as the director of the New York Police Department, values his responsibilities more.

Moreover, as a law enforcement department that maintains the daily security of society, the police department generally doesn't need high-powered weapons.

As for Bumblebee's cockpit, it can be temporarily given to Captain America and Natasha."

Afterwards, Liang Yue looked at Bumblebee in the back and continued to ask.

"Buddy, you should be able to create a layer of electronic camouflage on yourself, right?"

"No problem, sir."

"Then at this time, once those hostile targets appear, the threat will no longer be a threat."

"So, you want to carry out planned interception, or even entrapment, of those mechanical beings?"

Hearing this, Ross wiped his glasses and showed a thoughtful expression.

"It depends on your abilities. In addition, the route Bumblebee takes will also need to be screened. You can try to choose some abandoned factories and sparsely populated places to start."

The solution that Liang Yue is now giving naturally takes into account the interests of all parties.

The wreckage of the Transformers, or even living individuals, and the extraordinary technology they represent, are all that the military and S.H.I.E.L.D. are after.

As for Bumblebee's previous expression of wanting to temporarily follow Liang Yue, it became dispensable after he was sent out as bait.

Because, for a long time to come, the people who will be fighting and getting along with him will have changed from Liang Yue himself to Captain America, Natasha, and the combat team sent by the military.

This leaves a great deal of room for manipulation.

In the end, emotional belonging is something that requires time and effort to cultivate. It is not something that can be decided by just a few words or a choice.

Therefore, after hearing Liang Yue's arrangements, the atmosphere at the conference table eased, and they quickly reached a consensus and moved on to the next procedure.

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