Chapter 212: Living Long Has Its Perks
Oaks agreed to Randolph's request.
Coulson also agreed—although he had suspected it earlier, confirming that the professor in front of him was the legendary warrior, an Asgardian hidden among humans, still made his heart race.
Not to mention Fitz and Simmons.
However, the two young scientists seemed to be more interested in Oaks's skillful transformation magic.
"Magic is the science of the unknown... I like that expression."
Simmons' eyes lit up as she realized that Oaks was the pioneer of this field on Earth.
"I think I should have brought the detector."
Fitz had already taken out his notebook and started scribbling as he tapped his forehead in frustration.
"This way, I can record the data from that moment."
"You'll have a chance. Hurry and take action. Professor Randolph and I have some matters to discuss."
Oaks glanced at Coulson.
"Also, it's best to keep Professor Randolph's identity confidential. After all, I've already promised him."
"...I understand. Only the three of us will know."
Coulson nodded and turned, gesturing for Fitz and Simmons to leave.
But before they walked out the door, he stopped in his tracks.
"Oaks, perhaps because of recent field missions, May's mental condition is not as good as when she was with the Benevolence Society."
He paused and shook his head gently.
"She told me that she misses the life she had in the Benevolence Society... she's not usually the nostalgic type.
If possible, could you help her?"
"Coulson, you truly are the best subordinate of that bald prick."
Oaks raised an eyebrow.
"I knew you'd play the emotional card when you came to me..."
He looked at Coulson's somewhat embarrassed face and snorted.
"At the farewell party, I said that work is work, but in terms of personal relationships, we're still friends—
But since then, none of you have come to see me.
During the New Year, the traditional annual gathering of the Benevolence Society, I hope you won't have any missions."
"I'll request leave in advance."
Coulson breathed a sigh of relief and once again showed a smile on his face.
"I believe the Director will approve it."
"It doesn't matter whether he approves it or not..."
Watching Coulson disappear at the doorway with Fitz and Simmons who were still puzzled, Oaks silently calculated the time and shook his head slightly.
"Before New Year, S.H.I.E.L.D. will... boom!"
"Uh... Sorry, what did you say just now?"
Randolph, seeing Coulson and his team leave, felt a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.
If Oaks specifically targeted him after learning the information...
"It's nothing. Rest assured, although I'm not very famous..."
Oaks paused and thought of what happened when he entered the University just now:
"...well, but I keep my promises. I'm not interested in investigating your identity, and I don't care. Now I have something else to consult you on."
He looked at Randolph, who still seemed a bit nervous, and smiled slightly.
"After all, sometimes, living long can truly bring a lot of conveniences.."
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"Sometimes, living long truly brings a lot of conveniences."
"Exploration requires experimentation, and living long gives me more opportunities to experiment and explore the unknown."
In a seemingly secretive research facility, Dr. Whitehall, dressed neatly in a suit and wearing round glasses, looked at a photo on the computer in front of him, and frowned slightly.
"'As long as I'm here, you'll never have a chance to rise'... Do you remember this phrase, Carter?"
Peggy Carter in the photo still looked as stunning and captivating as she did seventy years ago.
But the date of the photo was that of yesterday, taken in a park in Brooklyn.
"How I wish this were a coincidence... but that soldier has made my hopes hollow and laughable."
By Peggy Carter's side was none other than Captain America, Steve Rogers, dressed casually.
If someone were to say that this was a young woman who simply looked identical to Carter, Whitehall would have dragged them out and executed them.
"Doctor."
One of his subordinates approached to report:
"The target has been confirmed as Peggy Carter, one of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D. The target's residence has been determined, but we dare not get closer because Captain America is with her."
"What did Pierce have to say about this?"
Whitehall smirked slightly. Although there was still some distance between his status and Pierce's, Pierce would be willing to help with a simple request for information.
"Minister Pierce has accessed Peggy Carter's files, but there have been no changes... which means that Peggy Carter's current situation is beyond S.H.I.E.L.D.'s control."
"Heh, if he believes that, he wouldn't be Pierce."
With his hands behind his back, Whitehall turned around to face his subordinates directly.
"The files haven't been altered, which only indicates that they haven't been entered into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s internal servers. But with Captain America right there, at the very least, Nick Fury must know what's going on. However, that guy is quite formidable; Pierce will choose his people."
He waved his hand and turned back to the monitor.
"Peggy Carter's last appearance two years ago showed her in old age, and now she has suddenly regained her youth... This isn't S.H.I.E.L.D.'s technology, because S.H.I.E.L.D.'s technology is our technology... So what happened during this time? Is it related to Captain America, or..."
Whitehall looked at another monitor beside him.
On it was an image of a small vial containing beautiful emerald green liquid.
"But doctor, this restorative elixir is simply an advanced health supplement. Although it does have a powerful effect on human well-being, at most, it improves the skin. Peggy Carter's situation is completely different from this elixir."
"Yes... but don't you know that products released on the market are never a company's most outstanding achievements?"
Dr. Whitehall chuckled.
"The Benevolence Society, Oak Tree Environmental Technology... take a look at the talents inside...
Although I consider myself no less competent than anyone in the field of science, we have spent too much time studying the Obelisk."
"You mean to say that Peggy Carter's anomaly is likely the work of that Avenger, Druid Dr. Oaks Woods?"
A look of disbelief flashed in the subordinate's eyes.
"I thought what he did in New York was already miraculous..."
"Returning to youth is miraculous. I just don't know if Peggy Carter's body has been just rejuvenated or if her lifespan has truly been extended."
Whitehall clenched his fist and felt the surging vitality within him as he took a deep breath.
"And regardless of which one it is, that Dr. Oaks Woods has such extraordinary abilities, could they be related to the Obelisk?"
"Pierce's plan is about to be implemented. It seems we'll need to find a time to invite Ms. Carter as a guest."
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