Over the past week, Fox successfully acquired a derelict building in Hell's Kitchen through communication with the Rand Group. Due to its poor location, incomplete construction for years, and the influence of the fallen mob, Fox managed to purchase the building at a very low cost. In the end, Fox paid 50 million USD in a half-sell, half-donation deal, successfully obtaining both the building and the land it occupied.
Fox continued his report:
"Boss, Stark Industries' stock has dropped by 56.5%."
Upon hearing that the drop was more than half, Smith knew that Tony's announcement of being Iron Man was just around the corner.
"Wait for my signal, be ready to buy back when necessary."
Fox closed the document in his hand. Just then, a red-haired beauty in an office lady uniform walked out of the derelict building and reported to Fox:
"There are no workers left in the building. The demolition points have all been set up. Once the explosives are installed, the building can be demolished."
Fox nodded and said:
"Good. Have the building demolished, and get the construction debris removed."
Smith Doyle's gaze shifted to the red-haired woman. It wasn't anyone else but Natasha Romanoff.
Interesting. I didn't expect S.H.I.E.L.D. would send her in as an undercover agent. Looks like I'm the one enjoying Tony's treatment early on.
Smith recalled some information about Natasha Romanoff. She had been a Soviet Red Room agent, also known as the Black Widow. She was saved during a mission by Clint Barton (Hawkeye), who believed he had helped eliminate the Red Room. Eventually, she joined S.H.I.E.L.D. at Barton's invitation.
But what if Natasha finds out the Red Room wasn't really destroyed? What if S.H.I.E.L.D. was just putting on a show? Can she be persuaded to join the Red Room again?
Smith pondered for a moment. There was hope. After all, Natasha Romanoff wasn't a loyal S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. She was originally trained by the Red Room. If he could find the right leverage, he could sway her.
S.H.I.E.L.D. thought they could implant a spy in his organization, but Smith also had plans to insert his own people within S.H.I.E.L.D. He'd never liked that Black Egghead. He's truly a troublemaker, and while he wasn't powerful enough to face Captain Marvel head-on, he had ways to bring him down.
A smile spread across Smith's face as he spoke to Fox:
"Fox, I've never seen this lady before. Who is she?"
Fox replied:
"This is Natalie Rushman, my new secretary. She has a talent for finance and has helped me with quite a few things."
"She's fluent in French, Italian, and Latin. She was once a model and knows a bit of martial arts too."
Smith raised an eyebrow:
"Seems like a very versatile person."
Fox nodded and replied:
"You're giving me more and more responsibilities. Maybe I need a team of secretaries. Even with Wesley and John Wick's help, I'll still need at least two more."
Hearing Fox's complaint, Smith chuckled and said:
"Alright, alright, I'll make sure you get what you need."
"As long as you find suitable candidates, feel free to choose two more."
At this moment, Natalie Rushman extended her hand:
"Hello, boss."
Smith shook her hand and smiled:
"I'm not your boss. Fox is."
Fox chuckled and said:
"I'm planning to contact the demolition company to handle the building's destruction. Let's head out from here."
Smith waved his hand and responded:
"No need for all that. Since we've confirmed no one else is here, and there are no homeless people around, I'll take care of it."
"Inform everyone to retreat 100 meters and maintain order. No one is allowed to approach."
Fox immediately began arranging the personnel to maintain order, and everyone stepped back to 100 meters away.
At this point, Fox and Natasha stood next to Smith as he spoke:
"Fox, today I'll show you what it means to be at the top."
Smith cupped his hands together at his waist, gathering energy.
"Kamehameha!"
A white energy wave shot from Smith's hands toward the derelict building.
Boom!
The energy wave hit the building and, as Smith raised his hands, it curved upward, destroying the entire building from bottom to top before shooting into the sky.
Boom!
The sudden explosion and the crumbled building startled Fox and Natasha. Neither of them expected Smith to possess such power or demonstrate such an attack.
Fox muttered:
"My God, no wonder you're called 'God'. There's really no mistake in that nickname."
"God, you truly are a god!"
Even Natasha, who had seen many things, was taken aback. She never imagined a person could be this powerful, let alone unleash such an attack.
Looking at the energy wave disappearing into the sky, Natasha thought, if Smith targeted the White House with that power, wouldn't it...
She quickly shook her head, removing the terrifying thought. Thankfully, Smith was on the side of justice. She now understood why Nick Fury had tasked her with evaluating him.
But with someone like him, could Nick Fury really bring him into S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Smith wasn't just some unknown figure. He led the Assassin's League, a force to be reckoned with.
Fox watched the scene before her, her eyes sparkling. Perhaps Smith's arrival was a sign from God himself. The Assassin's League had truly been fortunate.
If someone like Kingpin or the Hand had arrived instead, she couldn't even imagine what the world would have become.
"God, is this really your full power?"
"It's truly awe-inspiring. I bet those at Cross won't stop regretting not seeing this."
Smith smiled and said:
"Keep training. Improve your physical abilities to the fullest."
Fox's eyes widened. Could she really become as powerful as him?
As Smith turned to leave, he gave his orders:
"Alright, the building's taken care of. We can send our people in to start digging now."
Natalie Rushman, watching Smith leave, asked in a low voice:
"Boss, is the Big Boss really a god?"
Fox looked at the eager Natalie Rushman and smiled:
"With that kind of power, who can say he's not a god?"
"After all, he is God."
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