Chapter 060: Black Widow's Decision to Stay or Leave
Melina and Yelena returned, bringing with them about a dozen Black Widows.
These were all considered Captain-level.
"Natasha, what should we do next?"
"Let's deal with him first."
Natasha shot Dreykov without hesitation, killing him instantly. Dreykov died tragically on the spot.
These Black Widows had suffered inhumane treatment here and naturally harbored intense hatred for Dreykov.
Now, with their great revenge exacted, they were all overjoyed.
"Natasha, are you here on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D., or on your own behalf?"
Natasha replied with utmost conviction, "Both."
"Now, I have two tasks for you."
"The first task is that we will be establishing S.W.O.R.D. to protect the Planet."
"If you wish to continue as Agents, we welcome you to stay."
"If you are tired of this life, then you are free to go."
Most of these Black Widows were quite attractive and had learned many skills.
Even if they left here, they could survive on their own abilities.
"Can we really leave?"
"Yes, we will arrange new identities for you. However, after you leave, do not disclose any information about this place."
One person had the idea of retreating; after all, this was not the life she wanted.
A Black Widow named Anna made her choice, "I quit."
"What about you all?"
"We are all orphans, with no home. Although this is not our home, it is at least a place we are familiar with, and we have people we know here."
"I also choose to stay."
...Natasha did not force the Black Widow who wanted to leave. "Anna, you are free. I hope you have a wonderful life."
"Thank you, Natasha."
"Next, please go and tally the other Black Widows. Those who plan to leave should prepare with Anna, and Melina will send you all off together."
"Thank you."
Melina continued to be busy, while Yelena stayed behind.
Natasha looked at Yelena, her heart filled with joy.
"Yelena, you've grown up."
Yelena also pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Yes, I'm not that little girl anymore."
"So what is your choice, to stay or to leave here?"
"Where can I go? My family was fake, my mom, dad, and sister, they were all fake."
Yelena's smile was incredibly bitter, making Natasha's heart ache.
"Yelena, I am so sorry."
"I thought I had killed Dreykov back then, I thought you were free. But you didn't come to find me, and I thought you had moved on with your own life."
"It wasn't until recently that I found out Dreykov was still alive."
"I know we are not real sisters. I miss our life back then, but we have all grown up."
Yelena already had her answer in her heart, "I understand. I choose to stay."
Natasha hugged Yelena, comforting her.
The two sisters reconnected, and it was likely they would fight side by side in the future.
Melina and Anna returned, having completed the tally.
Among the Black Widows currently on the Helicarrier, only five were willing to leave with Anna; the majority chose to stay.
Natasha decided to send Anna and the others away. Next, it was time for the remaining Black Widows.
Natasha gathered all the Black Widows and began to speak.
"From today onwards, you are no longer Black Widows, but members of S.W.O.R.D."
"S.W.O.R.D.'s goal is to protect Planet peace."
"We will not engage in assassination or destruction."
"Our mission is solely to gather intelligence and then confront those enemies who disrupt social stability."
"S.W.O.R.D. does not belong to any national organization, and of course, it does not belong to S.H.I.E.L.D. either."
"For now, Melina will serve as Acting Director, and Melina will be the Deputy Director."
"In the future, Nick Fury will become the new Director."
"I trust Nick Fury, and I will also work under him."
"I promise, he will not send you to your deaths for nothing."
Melina was a little worried, "Natasha, you're making me Deputy Director, and Nick Fury is Director, so what about you?"
"I'm not suited for management; I'm just an Agent. I will select a few excellent Agents from among you to form a Black Widow squad, which I will lead to complete missions."
Yelena immediately declared, "I want to join."
Several Black Widows wanted to join, but Natasha refused.
"This is not urgent; I will choose carefully. Because the enemies we will face next are extremely dangerous."
Yelena was incredibly confident, "I'm not afraid."
Everything was getting on track, and Melina noticed Antonia.
"What about her?"
Natasha looked at Antonia. Antonia was already recovering, but not yet fully healed.
"Back then, she was just an innocent little girl, harmed by me."
"Now that I've treated her, it's a form of compensation."
"If she wants to stay, then let her stay. If she wants to leave, then let her leave."
Yelena was a bit worried, "She might seek revenge on you."
"I know, but after all, I was in the wrong first."
"Melina, have someone take her away first, and remove her armor. Give her time to recover, and time to decide."
Antonia had recovered quite a bit, "I won't thank you."
"I don't need your thanks either."
Antonia was also taken away, and the only unstable factor was resolved.
Peter, Gwen, and Tony were all a bit bored.
Especially Tony Stark, who had expected a fierce battle, but ended up with no chance to even make a move.
When Su Yi appeared, he knocked out Dreykov with a single punch.
"I say, can we go back now?"
Peter echoed, "I also think so. I didn't help at all, except for controlling that girl in the armor."
Su Yi said with a smile, "We'll go back now, but Tony, you still have a plane."
Tony immediately realized, "No, I don't want to fly for a few more hours to get back. Take me back with your teleportation."
"Alright."
"Natasha, then we'll be leaving first."
Natasha said, "Oh, and I still have something to say to that girl."
Gwen was a little surprised, "Me?"
"Of course."
Su Yi was a bit worried, not knowing what Natasha would say to Gwen.
"I told you I'd handle her for you."
Natasha took Gwen away to have a private talk, which Su Yi could naturally hear.
Only Tony suddenly thought of something and was a bit displeased, "Hey, Su, I remember the first time you saved me, you said you couldn't teleport with people."
"That was then; now, my abilities have grown stronger. Maybe in the future, I can teleport an entire Planet."
"What? Is that even possible?"
Su Yi wasn't entirely sure, as teleportation abilities are related to strength, mental power, and energy.
When his strength could move the Planet, his mental power could cover the entire globe, and his energy was enough to destroy the Planet, he should be able to do it.
"Perhaps, but not now. In another half a year, I should be able to teleport this Helicarrier."
Peter and Tony were shocked, not knowing how to comment, only sighing in their hearts that Su Yi was truly too powerful, so powerful he didn't seem human.