The Case is Solved – It’s the Cosmic Cube

"How bad is the situation?"

Nick Fury met up with Coulson, his face grave as he asked about the situation.

"The worst part is that we don't know the situation at all, sir." Coulson took off his sunglasses and answered in the same heavy tone.

The group began to enter the base, and as they walked, Coulson continued briefing Nick Fury.

"Four hours ago, Dr. Sylvig detected an energy signal from the Cube."

"NASA didn't authorize him to conduct any tests."

"He didn't conduct a test! He wasn't even in the room when it happened! The Cube activated by itself!"

Though their conversation was short, it still revealed some key information.

That is, S.H.I.E.L.D. had been researching the Cosmic Cube!

Iron Man couldn't help but glance at Nick Fury, a warning in his voice: "Nick Fury, experimenting with things you don't understand is a very dangerous thing!"

"Stark, do you really think I, as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., don't know what I should or shouldn't do?"

"You're just a scientist, and a scientist with a huge personality flaw. I understand how this world works better than you! I know the rules of this world better than you!"

"So don't tell me what I should or shouldn't do. When I decide to do something, it's because I have a good reason for it!"

Nick Fury shot back without mercy.

"Really? What if it puts Earth in danger? How do you ensure that doesn't happen?" Iron Man wasn't about to back down.

"Boys, can we be quiet? This is not the time to argue." Black Widow spoke up, her voice calm but firm.

"Every second counts right now. Don't miss important information!" She urged, her eyes locked onto the screen.

Nick Fury and Iron Man both fell silent, refocusing their attention on the screen.

"Dr. Sylvig?" Nick Fury silently noted this name.

He didn't know anything about him now, and had never heard of him before, but from the footage, it was clear that in the future, he would be the one Nick Fury sought out to research the Cosmic Cube.

Since future Nick Fury had chosen him, it meant this person was likely highly skilled.

It might be a good idea to make contact with him in advance.

The screen continued to show the footage.

"What's the energy level now?"

Nick Fury continued to inquire about the situation from Coulson.

"It's still rising! After confirming that the doctor couldn't turn it off, we began evacuating." Coulson replied.

"How long will it take to evacuate everyone?"

"About half an hour to clear the area."

"Move quickly!"

"Got it!"

After Coulson responded, he went off to carry out his orders.

Nick Fury, along with Agent Hill, walked down the long corridor toward the basement.

"Sir, evacuation may be useless."

As they walked, Agent Hill voiced her concerns. "If we can't control the Cube's energy, I think hiding anywhere won't help."

"I need you to ensure that the second-stage prototype can be safely moved!" Nick Fury ordered.

"Nick Fury, don't you have something to say?" Iron Man couldn't resist criticizing Nick Fury again, a mocking tone on his face.

"I never thought that, besides those aliens, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. would be one of the threats to destroy the world! It's amazing!"

This time, Nick Fury was left speechless.

Because, in the future, due to his research on the Cosmic Cube, he would bring a crisis to all of humanity.

Agent Hill had made it very clear — if they couldn't control the Cube's energy, "hiding anywhere won't help."

Wasn't that the global crisis they were facing?

"Sir, Stark is right." Black Widow spoke in a serious tone, addressing Nick Fury.

"I believe your intentions were good, and I also believe when you decided to research the Cosmic Cube, you never thought it would harm Earth."

"But now that we know the risks of studying the Cube, why not stop?"

"Both of you!" Nick Fury raised his hand. "None of this has happened yet, so please stop acting like you're judging me."

"Now that I know the risks, do you really think I'm foolish enough to let something like this actually happen?"

"Who knows?" Iron Man didn't buy it.

He didn't believe that Nick Fury would give up his research on the Cosmic Cube. After all, only a fool would believe the word of an intelligence director.

Iron Man silently decided that once they got back, he would keep a close eye on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s secret research base.

He needed to ensure everything was under his control.

That way, if any risk surfaced, he could act immediately.

"Doctor, what's going on? Tell me what the situation is now."

On the screen, Nick Fury had arrived at the underground base and was now standing in front of someone who clearly looked like a scientist.

Without a doubt, this was Dr. Sylvig, the same person mentioned earlier.

"The Cosmic Cube is… behaving strangely." Dr. Sylvig said, somewhat cautiously.

"Don't joke with me."

"I'm not joking. The Cube is not only active, it's... doing its own thing!"

"Did you try pulling the plug?"

"It's an energy source. After we shut it off, it powered itself back on. If the energy reaches its peak..."

"Isn't that our goal? To absorb energy from the universe!"

"We're not ready! My calculations need more time..."

This exchange between Nick Fury and Dr. Sylvig revealed a lot of important information, and the others in the room quickly grasped one key point.

"Absorb energy from the universe!"

"Found it! We've found the reason for the Chitauri invasion!" Iron Man declared.

"Nick Fury tried to use the Cosmic Cube to absorb energy from the universe, but in the process, he accidentally released a signal from the Cube into space, which was detected by the Chitauri!"

"It must be this!"

"Stark, this is just your theory," Nick Fury said, his face dark, though his voice lacked conviction.

"But it makes sense, doesn't it?" Iron Man said, standing firm.

"It makes sense, but what do you want me to do, apologize to you?" Nick Fury snorted.

"Stark, grow up. Stop acting like a child! What we need to do now is solve the problem, not argue about who's right or wrong!"

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