[Marvel List Tip]: You must select a target to receive a physical enhancement. Please choose as soon as possible!
Upon seeing the message, Nick Fury felt a bit awkward. The first person who came to mind wasn't himself. As the Director of SHIELD, he rarely needed to carry out missions in the field personally.
But if he picked someone else, it might come across as a lack of confidence in himself.
After much hesitation, Nick Fury finally made his decision.
[Nick Fury: I choose... Carol Danvers!]
Under the sharp gaze of the watching public, Nick Fury announced his choice, and nearly all the politicians and capitalists following the matter showed grim expressions.
Carol Danvers? Who's that? Sounds like a woman's name... It seemed to many that Nick Fury was losing control more and more.
Alexander Pierce scowled at the screen as he watched Fury, who had already made his decision.
He never imagined that Nick Fury, the subordinate he had once promoted, would defy his will—and even go against the will of the President of the United States.
Meanwhile, Isaac Leclerc, sitting on a beach chair and closely observing Fury, realized something had gone off-script the moment he heard the name "Carol Danvers."
Even he hadn't expected Fury to hand this opportunity over to Captain Marvel.
Many people may not recognize the name "Carol Danvers," but her codename was known across the universe:
Captain Marvel! One of the most powerful heroes in the Avengers universe.
As expected, once Nick Fury made his choice, the Marvel List interface changed, and the background shifted from Fury's office to a star-filled sky.
And at the center of that magnificent view was Captain Marvel, floating in deep space, as if orchestrating the cosmic transformation herself.
Everyone who understood the significance of the scene was left in shock.
[Reed Richards, Mr. Fantastic]: This defies science. How can a body of flesh and blood survive in outer space without any protective equipment?
[Tony Stark]: Wait... This can't possibly be human, right? @Thor, oh Hammer God, can you do this?
[Thor]: Silence, mortal!
Thor felt these humans were insane—able to blame themselves while insulting him at the same time.
He wasn't sure if his father could soar through the cosmos with just his flesh and blood, but he was certain of one thing: he definitely couldn't.
Being exposed to such a vacuum wouldn't kill you instantly, but it would send you into an eternal slumber.
[Thanos]: This woman's aura grows stronger day by day. This is what's called an enhancement. I didn't expect the Marvel List to affect a being of this level.
[Odin]: Indeed. A new mighty force has been born in the cosmos.
[The Ancient One]: A blessing it is. Let us celebrate.
In the image, Captain Marvel suddenly opened her eyes, which had been slightly shut just moments before. Her aura surged explosively, golden energy flowing around her like a blazing star, dazzling and brilliant—yet utterly impossible to look at directly.
"Ahahahahahaha!!!"
Captain Marvel let out a bold laugh, then suddenly slammed her fists together—unleashing a devastating shockwave. The nearby meteors were shattered instantly, sent flying into the further reaches of the starry sky.
Bathed in golden light, Captain Marvel looked like a goddess beyond mortal gaze—powerful, radiant, unstoppable.
A new god ascends the throne.
Everyone watching the scene had the same thought running through their minds.
"Gulp."
Nick Fury swallowed hard. He knew Captain Marvel was strong, but he hadn't expected this level of power.
His reason for choosing her was based purely on cost-effectiveness.
Just like upgrading gear: between upgrading a pistol or a nuclear bomb, even a fool wouldn't need to think twice.
[Captain Marvel: @Nick Fury, thank you! If you need anything, just call me. With my current speed, I'll be able to respond in no time.]
As soon as she finished speaking, she disconnected from the network. The sudden surge in power had left her feeling unsteady. She needed to log off to adjust to her overwhelming new strength.
After this enhancement, she could feel it clearly—her powers had changed completely. Before the upgrade, she could destroy a starship with a full-power strike. Now? She could likely obliterate an entire planet.
"Dear god... how does Nick Fury know someone like her?"
Alexander Pierce's face, already dark with rage, grew even darker after watching the footage.
As Fury's superior, he had never heard of him being acquainted with someone of such terrifying might.
In this world, nuclear powers hold sway. But Nick Fury… he possessed star-destroying weapons.
What kind of madness is this?!
Even the leaders of other nations struggled to accept this reality.
Still, despite their inward displeasure, they put on polite faces and began showering him with praise.
In the regional chat channel of the Avengers Movie Universe...
[Walker]: @Nick Fury, well done! Make sure to stay close to that woman. She'll be America's future saint! What a powerful woman—hail her in the name of the United States!
[Pierce]: @Nick Fury, impressive! I didn't realize you had such powerful connections. It seems your judgment was correct from the start. We were shortsighted. I hope you don't mind what I said earlier—we simply didn't know your plan.
[World Council Secretary]: @Nick Fury, SHIELD's annual funding will be approved soon. We hope your organization continues its diligent work, shielding the world's people under your protection.
Suddenly, all those who had been dissatisfied shifted their tone, flooding the chat with flattery and admiration.
Nick Fury was more than pleased with this sudden turn of events. In the past, these people had always looked down on him with arrogance.
Especially the World Council Secretary—he used to stall every funding request, only releasing it late in the year, and stingily at that. But today? Fury hadn't even submitted a report, and the other party was already volunteering to approve the budget!
"Without a doubt, this was the right choice—giving Carol that high-level enhancement!" Fury thought, deeply satisfied.