Peggy picked up the phone on her desk and called S.H.I.E.L.D’s public relations.
Getting them ready to write the script, contact the media, and organise a press conference.
Right now, she couldn’t trust anyone but Luke, who had proven his identity.
The shape-shifting abilities of those Skrulls were just too much to defend against.
Without Superman’s presence, S.H.I.E.L.D. would likely have suffered a violently turbulent power shuffle.
As long as the key figures like Peggy Carter, Howard Stark, and Nick Fury … were under control.
The Skulls could disguise themselves as them and copy their memories…
Then S.H.I.E.L.D. could be transformed into the Skrulls’ tool without anyone knowing about it.
“What are you going to say at the press conference?”
Peggy put the phone down and curiously asked.
Superman had been away from Earth for a long time.
The reason for the announcement was that the Super Soldier’s cell division speed was too fast, leading to vigorous life consumption and requiring a long period of cryo-hibernation.
Although the Pentagon and the White House had suspicions, they were all held back by S.H.I.E.L.D.
So far, most people think that their war hero, the beacon of light, was still lying asleep in cryo-hibernation.
Even though the top leaders of the human world remained dubious, they didn’t say anything.
After all, Superman gradually lost his influence and voice and remaining asleep was the only situation they would be happy to see.
“I’m back.”
Luke replied.
“That’s it? Nothing more?”
Peggy opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.
After so many years, Superman reappeared in the public eye to announce his return to the world.
It should be a generous statement that touches people’s hearts.
‘Such an important occasion was solved in one sentence?’
“It’s enough.”
Luke lightly said.
His name represented strength and power.
His existence was a symbol of prestige and status.
Unless the Skrulls were illiterate or thought they had something to rely on …
Otherwise, after learning the news of Superman’s return…
The only thing for them to do should be to retreat in haste and leave the planet.
“Well, the incoming President will surely be feeling that he’s got the worst luck since Truman’s term.”
Peggy jokingly said.
Superman left Earth during Truman’s term…
No one in power would like to have a big mountain weighing down on their heads.
The slumbering hibernation of the world’s third pole was a relief to both the eastern and western superpowers.
One could only imagine the uproar Superman’s return would cause.
“They’re too short-sighted. They treat the little power they have in their hands like a treasure and think everyone wants to steal it.”
Luke grimaced. If he wanted to, he would have no problem forming a Superman-led powerhouse government to rule the world.
But doing so was pointless; he was already at the pinnacle of this single universe. What he desired was to advance to the multiverse level.
The five creator gods of the universe had given their promises as payment for Luke’s illegal entry into the studio next door.
Earth-1024, where Superman was located, Earth-91, where he became the Sorcerer Supreme, and even the cinematic universe…
Were handed over to Luke for him to own.
That was to say, the whole universe belonged to him. A single planet Earth had no meaning.
Although, there were times when the five creator gods of the universes broke the rules of the universe and lost.
For example, Galactus, who has been reduced to a universe-level battle unit, would always be defeated.
Or when a powerful character kicks in and needs backstory extras. The five gods are always the first ones to pass the auditions.
But comic representations aside, Luke had to admit that they were indeed diverse bigwigs with some of the admin privileges.
Carving out three single universes for him wasn’t a big deal for them.
“It looks like you have big plans again.”
Peggy replied.
Although they had an intimate relationship of sharing a bed and in-depth communication…
But sometimes, she still didn’t know what Luke was thinking.
Every step taken by this man, known as the most powerful man on the planet…
Were all thought out, with something planned.
However, outsiders wouldn’t understand.
“Yes, it’s a grand plan to jump out of the pond and into the infinite ocean.”
Luke was happy to share the joy with Peggy. By getting three single universes, he was able to try to build a huge multiverse system.
At that time, he wouldn’t have to be disturbed by the cosmic entity, Living Tribunal.
Those guys who have been acting as backstory extras all year round were trying to turn him into their hired muscle and do their work for them.
But all Luke wanted was to get ‘start-up money’ and then ‘start his own business’.
Even if he didn’t know what the five gods of creation and the higher ‘administrator’ behind them were trying to do.
But the chaos was a ladder. If the two sides fought, it would undoubtedly be a good thing for Superman.
“How long will it take for the press conference to start?”
Luke asked casually as he leaned back into the sofa.
“About 40 minutes or so.”
Peggy made several consecutive calls afterwards, inviting numerous influential TV stations.
She didn’t reveal the heavy news of Superman’s return, only that something extremely amazing had happened, and a live announcement had to be made for North America.
Luke raised an eyebrow and hooked his finger for Peggy to come over. He wrapped his arm around the woman’s waist.
He buried his head on her soft chest, took a deep breath and said, “It’s been hard on you all these years.”
Before leaving, Luke injected Malena with the Infinity Formula strengthening solution before entrusting her to the Sorcerer Supreme.
The reason for this arrangement was, on the one hand, the Ancient One once inadvertently mentioned that girls from Sicily had good magical qualifications.
On the other hand, among all of Luke’s women, only Malena was so soft that he needed to worry about her.
If the Ancient One were looking after her, then Superman would be much more at ease.
Therefore, Marlena went with the Sorcerer Supreme and became a female Master of the Mystic Arts.
But Peggy needed to take over S.H.I.E.L.D, and she couldn’t just walk away or live her life with peace of mind.
It wasn’t easy for anyone to shoulder such heavy work and persist for so many years.
“I almost forgot, apart from the small flaw of being extremely irresponsible, you’re a perfect lover, Director.”
Peggy’s eyes softened, but her words didn’t relax.
“Back then, I was just too young and fell for your affectionate words.”
Luke raised his face and acted surprised, “What? Sweet words? I always thought that you appreciated my skills and were overwhelmed by my …”
A fist hit him in the chest. Peggy was slightly annoyed.
The Director put away his exaggerated smile. He released his arms and pulled her to the sofa.
“It’s daytime, and there are two dead Skrulls on the floor. Are you really in the mood? … Besides, there’s still … 32 minutes left, is that enough?”
Peggy wasn’t surprised, and she wasn’t shy or resistant.
She knew Luke’s personality all too well. In some ways, this war hero to outsiders, the beacon of light on the earth, was unquestionably insatiable and demanding.
Frankly, the daytime and the office, plus the uniform play, were just pedantic.
In the most ridiculous instance, Superman even took Peggy and Malena together.
At an altitude of more than 18,000 meters in the air, the three had an exciting multi-player game inside the bio-force field.
After hearing about that, the White Queen also expressed a little envy and privately yearned for what it was like to go up to the clouds at over 10,000 meters.
“Where do you want to go?”
With a black blazer, white shirt and an air of professionalism around Peggy, Luke was all serious when he said, “I just want to lie down for a while and rest.”
“If it’s just resting, then your hand can let go, right?”
Glancing down at the naughty hand that habitually climbed to her chest, Peggy also asked with a serious face.
…
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At New York Harbor, Warehouse 1.
Howard Stark swaggered out of his car and saw a familiar figure.
“Did you take care of Nick Fury too?”
He asked with a smile.
Standing in front of him was a tall man with dark skin and a serious expression.
Nick Fury, the field leader of S.H.I.E.L.D, and Superman’s former driver.
“With the White House, and the Pentagon under control, and 60 % of S.H.I.E.L.D. infiltrated. No matter how powerful Peggy Carter is, she won’t be able to stop our plan.”
The Skrull, who looked like Nick Fury, was smiling.
“That’s good. Find a way to get the secret location of Superman’s cryo-chamber, in case someone forcibly wakes Luke Cavill up, and all hell breaks loose.”
Howard Stark lightly said.
He still didn’t know what happened in Knowhere.
“I’ll increase my infiltration efforts and then pry the information out of Peggy Carter’s mouth.”
The Skrull nodded. He was the communications officer in the advance team, responsible for stringing together the various compatriots who had secretly invaded Earth.
“By the way, there’s a new message from the Empire, asking us to keep an eye on Earth’s movements.”
The Skrull leader, disguised as Howard Stark, smiled. Apart from Superman, who was noteworthy, there were no other threats on this blue planet.
“After we find Luke Cavill, we can brainwash him into a soldier loyal to the Empire.”
He said.
