Time flies, and in the process of putting order in order at Brimstone Harbor, a month has passed in the blink of an eye.As the alien city slowly recovered from the shadow of the disaster, and with the improvement of the environment and order there, in early July 2003, Merlin finally waited for what he had been resisting.About his promotion.Well, it's actually a good thing."
This is your new office, Chief Merlin...
Uh, no, Director Merlin. ”The bald-headed Heatwell agent entered an oversized office with a blank Merlin on his face, and the head of the 6th level internal affairs agent and Merlin were acquaintances, so the title of "director" was full of congratulations and goodwill.But Merlin was not happy.He followed Hitwell into his new office, pushed his glasses, and said, "You'd better call me Merlin...
The title of Director is weird, and I'm just a Deputy Director who is not involved in administrative affairs. ”"No, no, no, it's true that we're good friends after work, but when we go to work, we still have to follow S.H.I.E.L.D. rules and regulations.""
In an official security organization, the distinction between superiors and subordinates is important, and it may be a bit rigid, but at least I think that maintaining the necessary respect for high-ranking agents will make us more efficient and allow us to pay more attention to internal order," Hitwell said in a serious manner. ”He said to Merlin, "It's like Director Fury, who would never let us call him Fury...""
But I've always called him Fury."
Merlin complained, he knew that the internal agents in the office generally valued these "workplace rules", so he didn't correct the issue of Heatwell's name, he stood in his new office, looking at the environment of the office.Frankly, Fury's office was a pretty good place, on the top floor of the Trident building, with a great view, perfect lighting, and all the office amenities inside, including comfortable sofas, mahogany desks, a few filing cabinets that looked quite serious, a bathroom attached to it, and a lounge.Presumably so that Merlin could rest in the office while working overtime."
It's a nice place.""
Much better than my office at S.D.O.L.D. ”"This place has been vacant since the Trident Mansion was built."
Behind Merlin, Hitwell said, "We are glad to see that it has finally had an owner.Also, Director Merlin, according to S.H.I.E.L.D.'
s job title benefits, you can have a new official car, and a new apartment, and Director Fury has instructed that you can select a few special jobs from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as work assistants. ”The agent of Indian origin took out a tablet and slid it on it, saying, "There is also priority access to business jets, and if necessary, you can designate a business jet as your personal means of travel." ”"Nope."
Leaning back on his desk, Merlin said to Hitwell: "My house is quite comfortable, I have no plans to move for the time being, and my car is driving well, so there is no need to change cars."
As for the assistant, I have a subordinate who will come to the Trident Building this afternoon to perform her duties, and she may have to trouble you then, and finally a private jet?
”Merlin shook his head, "Give it to someone who needs it more, I don't need it." ”"Uh, okay."
Hitwell also pushed his gold-rimmed glasses, he looked at Merlin, and then suggested: "If you don't want to change cars, then I suggest you take your car to the logistics department, and our support agents will make a full safety modification of your car." ”"Better powertrains, full ballistic protection, but also self-defense weapon systems, as well as short-range flight systems that have only recently entered the application phase, more comfortable seats, more convenient built-in communications...
I know you probably won't need that, but it's better than nothing, right?
”"Well, okay."
Merlin took the keys to his SUV out of his pocket and threw them to Hitwell, saying, "Then I'll bother you." ”"Okay."
The Internal Affairs Agent said to Merlin, "I'll do it, Mr.
Director." ”"It's the deputy director."
Merlin reminded, "Don't be mistaken, Hitwell, especially when Fury is around, I don't want him to think I'm trying to steal power." ”"No, I'm not that careful."
As soon as Merlin's words fell, Fury's voice sounded at the door of his office, and the real Mr.
Director leaned against Merlin's office door with a hot drink, and he glanced at Hilvert, who immediately and quietly exited the office."
How does the new place feel?"
Fury took a sip of the hot drink and asked, "It's much better than your old underground house, isn't it?"
”"It's good, so good that it disgusts me."
Merlin sighed, sat down on the couch, he put his feet on the black coffee table table in front of him, and said to Fury, "Trapped me in this delicate birdcage, Old Man Pierce is finally satisfied?"
”"Don't complain so much, Merlin."
Fury sat in Merlin's chair, and he spun around as if to help Merlin test the performance of the office chair, saying, "Pierce just wants you to shine in a more appropriate position, he's the kind of old-school guy who thinks that good deeds must be rewarded, especially heroes who are willing to sacrifice for the stability of the social order, deserve the power and status to match their contributions." ”"Alright, let's not talk about that."
Fury looked at Merlin's disapproving expression, he decisively changed the subject, he put his hands on the table, and said to Merlin: "I came to you because I just finished talking to Agent Dugan, and he asked me to congratulate you, congratulations on becoming the second Level 9 agent after him, and the first deputy director of S.H.I.E.L.D.s...
Of course, I would also like to tell you about the division of your terms of reference and the scope of your work. ”"Listen up."
Merlin pulled out a cigarette and played with it on the tip of his finger, and said, "What else do you need me to do other than be directly responsible for S.D.O.L.D." ”"A couple of containment sites, I mean the Lonely Island Prison, the Ghost Base, and the 084 Base.There is also the 'Occult Affairs Database' that is currently being coordinated, as well as the Occult Contact Containment and Management Department, which is now in its infancy, and finally the Finishing Department, which is dedicated to the preparation of Xenomorph Affairs and Paranormal Events. ”Fury said a lot of things, and he said to Merlin, "It's all related to what you're good at, and you can understand that I took out all the departments of S.H.I.E.L.D. related to the supernatural situation and handed them over to you." ”Mr.
Director leaned back in Merlin's chair, and he said slowly: "From this incident in Brimstone Harbor, I once again feel that sense of embarrassment that I can't do anything, Merlin, especially when I was watching the agents enter the defense of Brimstone Harbor and the invasion of the Blood Illusion...
It's a warning, and it means that I don't know the world, at least not as much as I think I am. ”"Professional things have to be done by professional people, and now that Brimstone Harbor has become a member of our order system, this is enough to prove your ability."
Fury took a sip of a hot drink, his one-eyed look at Merlin, and he said, "After 11 years with S.H.I.E.L.D., you're already on your own."
And there are very few people who can reassure me, Merlin, you are one of them. ”"I'm really flattered."
Merlin put the cigarette to the corner of his mouth, and the sudden flame ignited the cigarette, and as the smoke rose, Merlin's face seemed to become blurred, and he said to Fury, "Since you trust me so much, then I can't let you down...
I'll try to do it well, but I have a request.I looked at your work schedule and I saw that you spend almost two-thirds of your day attending meetings, Fury, I don't want to waste time on these talk items, so I wish I could appoint my assistant to attend these meetings in my place. ”He said to Fury, "I'd rather do something more direct and helpful to our organization." ”Fury hesitated for a moment in the face of Merlin's request, and then nodded: "Except for the standing meeting of the World Security Council, you can ask Sharon to go to other meetings in your place, and if you have to attend certain meetings, I will let Hill inform you in advance." ”"Good, I knew you could be trusted, Fury."
Merlin's expression became a little lighter, and he said to Fury, "It just so happens that you are here, and I will tell you about my follow-up division of S.D.O.L.D., and of course, I will submit an official document to you later." ”"Well, let's talk about it."
Fury looked at his watch and said, "I have an internal security meeting to chair in 15 minutes, and there should be enough time." ”"I'm going to tweak the internal structure of S.D.O.L.D. and have Coulson take my place, as he oversees the big picture and manages the ghost base related to mutant affairs."
Merlin stroked the Kabai ring on his little finger and said to Fury, "Melinda is in charge of the other three branches of the East Coast as his assistant.As for the commanders of the three branches, I also have a candidate. ”"Agent Lincoln will be transferred to the Miami division, Agent Tripp to Philadelphia, Agent Mike to Atlanta, Barbie.
Agent Myer is in charge of the S.D.O.L.D.'
s current 10 field teams, and Agent Jimmy is in charge of the S.D.O.L.D. logistics and support department. ”"This is the arrangement of the command, of course, before these commanders can perform their duties, their agent level needs to be promoted, Coulson and Melinda will be promoted to level 7, Sharon as my assistant, will also be promoted to level 7, and the others will be promoted to level 5."
Merlin said methodically: "In addition, they also need to return to S.H.I.E.L.D.
Academy to receive short-term training in management and command skills, and in the next step, i plan to establish the same branch department on the west coast as the east coast, so as to incorporate the slightly chaotic and alien environment on the west coast into our monitoring and management." ”"Of course, this expansion means that S.D.O.L.D. will be staffed short again, so in the last few months of preparation, I will be recruiting a new batch of agents from the Secret Service Academy into my department...
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Uh, in my subordinate department. ”"Doesn't sound like a problem."
Fury said, "But you have to learn to let go, Merlin, and you have to trust your subordinates."
For example, if you recruit new people, I believe that Coulson and Melinda, who have been raised by you, can do it independently, and you have to focus on more important things, such as the 'Dress Up' project. ”The director stood up, and he said: "Whether it is expansion or monitoring, your own strength is the most important, especially in the face of unruly aliens, it doesn't make sense to reason with them, you understand this better than me." ”"I have a plan for that, too."
Merlin sent Fury to the door, and he whispered, "I'm going to choose a group of people from the Lonely Island Prison and the Ghost Base who can be reused. ”"Your disciple, Fury, Amanda the Commander of the Heavenly Eye Society.
Waller has a plan called the Suicide Squad, and while I'm not in favor of that kind of brute control, I think maybe we can learn a little bit from it at this time when we desperately need manpower. ”Fury's footsteps stopped, he looked back at Merlin, and he said seriously, earnestly, "If you feel necessary, you do it, but if something happens, you have to take responsibility."
Merlin, I used to take the blame for you, but now you have to learn to take the blame for your subordinates, this is what a good leader must do..."
Speaking of this, Fury patted Merlin on the shoulder with a strange face, and said, "I believe that you will soon be able to understand how I felt at the beginning."
Hehe, do a good job in your new position, seriously, you're here, it really makes me feel a lot less stressed. ”"Is it because you don't have to worry about it anymore, so it's a lot less stressful?"
Merlin watched Fury leave briskly, whispered a whisper, and returned to his office.Fury had told him about his division of duties, and Merlin would have to take some time to think about how to proceed next."
Mr.
Merlin, there's a new call."
However, just as Merlin was drawing a simple diagram of the system in his notebook, a communication request from Central Asia popped up on Icarus's lenses.Merlin raised his head and connected the communication, and the next moment, Gordon's eyeless face appeared in front of Merlin's eyes, and the leader of the afterlife organization said to Merlin, "The messenger of the Inhuman Dynasty has come to Earth from Attillan. ”"She's resting with me, maybe you should take the time to come over, or send someone over.""
Well, I'll go over, the specific time is about ten minutes later."
Merlin played with the new agent ID card in his hand, the Roman numeral 9 looked so conspicuous, and he said to Gordon, "I'm also looking forward to what kind of new news about Hydra this messenger can bring us." ”()