"I'll contact Agent Hill," Steve nodded, then asked, "Now, can you tell me what's going on with these aliens?"
"Basically, in the future we observed from Chaldea, a certain second prince of Asgard will bring an alien fleet to invade Earth…" Shen He briefly explained the cause of the matter, without going into too much detail. He told Steve the same thing he'd told Tony.
"…So, this is the crisis you've been talking about?" Steve found it hard to digest.
Even he had the concept of aliens in his mind, but he had thought that Hydra was the biggest enemy.
"Actually, this is just the prelude to the crisis," Shen He shrugged. "We have the ability to stop it from happening in advance, but this alien invasion brings not only disaster, but also a leap in technological development, so our true goal isn't just to repel the invaders, but also to plunder them."
The Battle of New York was a watershed moment in the power levels of the Marvel world.
If it was still a parallel world with a lot of black technology now, then the technology of the entire Earth after that would truly be considered a near-future world.
"Alright… I don't know how strong the enemy is, but as long as we defeat them, that's all that matters." Steve took a deep breath, calming himself down.
"That's right, but we still need to prepare a lot if we want to defeat the enemy." Shen He pointed at himself, then at Tony. "Tony and I have been preparing for war. Defeating Hydra was just clearing an obstacle. The real work is yet to come. Will you join us?"
"I thought I already had." Steve asked. "What do you need me to do?"
"I already mentioned it. Train a team." Shen He stood up, walked to the liquor cabinet in the living room, and took out two bottles of wine. "Tony will be in charge of increasing our technological strength. You will be responsible for gathering and commanding elite warriors. I will look for allies and bring powerful helpers from Chaldea's headquarters. If we want to protect Earth, we must work together."
Shen He poured a glass of champagne for each of them and raised his glass. "To Earth."
"Alright, let's work together." Steve also stood up. "Cheers."
"Champagne should be saved for after the victory." Tony raised his glass. "So, is this an early celebration?"
The three glasses clinked together.
This simple team might still have many problems, but at least at this moment, they shared a common goal.
After seeing Tony and Steve off, Shen He went to his room, where his team was.
All the Servants were currently in this small room.
"Violet, help me massage my shoulders."
Shen He, not caring about his image, sprawled on the bed, and Violet obediently climbed up.
He was really tired. Coulson's life was uncertain, Tony and Steve, this pair of bickering rivals, were not easy to deal with, and without S.H.I.E.L.D., the government's Superhuman Registration Act might accelerate its launch. As the team leader, just thinking about the follow-up events made his scalp tingle.
Although Lelouch was helping.
But firstly, Lelouch also had his own world's affairs.
Secondly, Lelouch didn't know many details of the plot and didn't have Shen He's god-like, overall perspective.
"Are you tired, Master?" Jeanne asked with concern.
"A little," Shen He said with a smile, looking at Jeanne. "But if the Saintess could offer a lap pillow, all the fatigue would vanish."
Jeanne stiffened, her face turning red as she lowered her head. She couldn't tell if Master was serious or just joking. If he was serious, then as a Servant...
Unfortunately, Shen He was just joking. Teasing the pure and adorable Miss Jeanne always put him in a good mood.
He thought for a moment, then took a pendant out of his pocket and handed it to Lelouch.
"This is…?" Lelouch reached out and took it.
"One of today's spoils. It can provide decent defense, you should be able to use it when you get back." Shen He sat up, his gaze level with Lelouch's. "How do you feel? About the war."
"…The smell of blood is unpleasant, but…" Lelouch lowered his eyelashes slightly. "Retreat is not the path I will take."
The hatred born of blood can only be cleansed with blood. No matter how uncomfortable it is, you must adapt to war.
"Is that so…" Shen He hesitated for a moment, then spoke with a serious tone, "But, Lelouch, war is only a means to achieve your goals, not the goal itself. Don't forget your purpose is to allow your sister to live happily in a better world. And for Nunnally, a happy life is impossible without you and the people she cares about."
"...What will happen later? My original fate?" Lelouch understood the meaning behind Shen He's words.
"Yes." Shen He nodded. "You will hurt many people who care about you, including your sister, Lelouch. I promised to help you achieve your wish, so don't be too hasty. Also, you should broaden your horizons. Revenge is just a small goal in life."
Shen He had wanted to say these words to Lelouch for a long time.
But at first, they were just strangers with a contract. Now, after experiencing battles together, perhaps Lelouch might listen to him.
"No matter what, I won't hurt Nunnally."
Lelouch put away the pendant and initiated the return request to Shen He.
The things he'd experienced in this world, the people he'd met, had indeed broadened his horizons.
Shen He approved the application.
Watching Lelouch's disappearing figure, he was still looking forward to the great demon king's growth and changes.
"Alright," Shen He clapped his hands, looking at the remaining Servants. "We've dealt with Hydra, and we're rid of the annoying S.H.I.E.L.D. Now we don't have to worry about being spied on or suddenly attacked. So, I've decided, we're going shopping tomorrow!! And then we're going to the beach!!"
No matter how many things there were to do, one must also know how to enjoy life.
Moreover, a little reward after a battle was customary.
"No, I won't go."
Kusuo Saiki was the first to pour cold water on Shen He's enthusiasm.
"I'm not going either," Shiki Ryougi refused next.
"You're really not going?" Shen He narrowed his eyes, smiling. "The beach and pudding are a perfect match, you know. And ice cream and sundaes! Besides, Shiki, if Shiki (Inner) were still around, she wouldn't refuse."
"..."
"Then it's settled." Shen He took their silence as agreement. "Let's rest now and look forward to tomorrow."
Faced with the Master's shenanigans, Kusuo Saiki could only return to his own world, while Shiki and Violet went back to their rooms.
Jeanne, however, didn't seem to want to leave.
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