Chapter 416 The Six Seats of the Illuminati

"Eternals? Welcome, welcome." There was a hint of doubt in Reed's words, and his face showed a complex expression, a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and a hint of forced smile.

Since joining the Illuminati, he seemed to have become accustomed to discovering new races every now and then.

However, every time a new race joins, it seems to remind him that humans are not always in a dominant position on this earth. It is obvious that they are the masters of the earth.

These newly discovered races are often more powerful than humans in combat, which makes Reed feel a little worried about the future.

He watched as Chief Pierce led two people in, and he immediately understood that these two people were the new members of the Eternals and colleagues of the Golden Sentinels that Chief Pierce had mentioned before.

This scene made him feel mixed emotions, and a feeling of bitterness and unwilling anger spread in his heart.

The Illuminati and the Avengers, these two organizations have completely different positions in Reed's heart.

If the Avengers is an elite group of human superheroes, then the Illuminati is more like a diversified cosmic alliance.

It embraces a wide variety of races, working together for a greater goal.

However, this diversity also made Reed feel an inexplicable pressure.

The Illuminati previously had six seats for speakership, but currently only four positions are filled.

Reed serves as humanity's representative, sharing these seats with Wakanda's King Black Panther, Atlantis's Mona, and the late Inhuman Black Bolt.

Of course, the death of Black Bolt allowed the mutant Baron Zemo to take his place and become the new decision-maker.

Now, with the addition of the Eternals and the Golden Sentinels, it seems that the Illuminati has finally reached its full six seats.

Reed had already recognized the facts and no longer had the ambition he had at the beginning to make the Illuminati flourish in his hands.

If he had not been the founder, he might have been kicked out of the Illuminati long ago.

Every day, Reed feels like he is walking on thin ice, and he has to be cautious with every step.

On the surface, human representatives seem to occupy a dominant position in the Illuminati, but behind the scenes, the shadow of Hydra always looms over them.

Pierce deliberately brought the Golden Sentinel Kang into the Illuminati and granted him a valuable seat, which was undoubtedly a huge threat to Reed and the human forces he represented, and was also the most direct manifestation of Hydra's distrust of him.

Although the Black Panthers of Wakanda are also human beings, their highly autonomous and closed attitude makes Reed feel helpless and powerless.

Although Black Panther T'Challa will lend a helping hand when the Earth encounters a major crisis, they always maintain a detached attitude towards the internal affairs of the Illuminati, especially those concerning the interests of other humans, as if Wakanda is their only true home in the entire world.

Reed knew that among the six seats in the Illuminati, the human power he represented was already in turmoil. Kang's joining made this fragility even more exposed.

He recalled his previous observations of other ethnic groups. Even the newly joined mutant kingdom had strong people like Cassandra and the free force led by Mystique. It was a force that could not be ignored. It was composed of mutants who were unwilling to submit to the rule of Hell's Kitchen. They were united and powerful.

On the other hand, although I have a group of backup superheroes under my command, they are just substitutes after all.

Former heroes such as Captain America and Hawkeye are unwilling to get involved in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s disputes again. Reed can only rely on the remaining power of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the cooperation with Hydra to piece together a team called "Avengers Alternative."

For example, Captain America's substitute, American Agent, the second-generation Black Widow Yelena, as well as Taskmaster, Hulk's substitute, the military's General Ross Red Hulk, and Hawkeye's substitute, Hawkeye's brother, the fancy shooter Charles Barton.

How should I put it? To be honest, Reed was not very satisfied. This group of so-called substitutes were quite strong, but they were OK when it came to carrying out missions against ordinary people. But they would be doomed once they met the people from Hell's Kitchen.

Reed couldn't command the strongest red giant because he was a military general.

So in fact, Reed's influence in the Illuminati is really the smallest. But fortunately, Reed still has allies, a wizard Mordo who defected from Kamar-Taj and his wizards.

The Illuminati is also a microcosm of the Earth. With the continuous emergence of alien civilizations, mysterious forces and mutant races, human beings’ voice on Earth is gradually being weakened.

If it weren't for the Illuminati's common enemy, Hell's Kitchen, perhaps Reed would have long since left the Illuminati, and the Earth would have fallen under the rule of other races.

However, Reed did not give up. As long as he could control the Reality Stone skillfully, he would still have a chance.

Rebuilding the glory of mankind! It is our duty!

He wants to become the king of the new era!

Eternals One Punch Man Ma Dongseok just nodded as a greeting, not that he was unwilling at all.

And he is not the intelligent brain of the Eternals. He just came to attend this meeting on behalf of their captain Ajak.

He is really not good at negotiating these matters!

"Someone will give you an answer about the Eternals in a moment." Director Pierce seemed to be in a particularly good mood today. Perhaps because of the addition of these two people, he talked a little more.

"The other one is our Hydra's treasure, scientist Kang. I think you should be familiar with him, Reed?" Director Pierce looked at Golden Sentinel Kang with a smile, his tone revealing his admiration and pride for the scientist.

Reed immediately extended his hand to Kang, a formal smile appeared on his face, "Of course I know him, Dr. Kang's name is well known to me."

Kang wears a pair of glasses that look a bit old, and his appearance gives people the impression of a nerd. He seems to be indifferent to the world and harmless to people and animals.

However, Reed is well aware of how powerful this scientist is, and that this Kang is the most dangerous character, even more dangerous than the Eternals.

"Dr. Kang, you are the first person who can make a place like Hell's Kitchen lose face. I really admire you." There was a hint of ridicule and temptation in Reed's words.

When Kang heard Reed's words, a sly light flashed across his honest face. He smiled bitterly and said, "Mr. Reed, you are too kind. The strength of Hell's Kitchen is indeed not to be underestimated. I was just lucky to get back my own research product. Speaking of which, it was really a bit thrilling."

"I didn't expect that I would be hunted by the Kingpin. It was really unexpected." Kang continued, revealing a bit of helplessness and determination in his tone, "I have always admired the Illuminati and believed that only the federal government can lead us humans to greatness again. This incident has made me more determined in this belief."

When Chief Pierce heard what Kang said, he smiled with satisfaction. He patted Kang on the shoulder and said approvingly, "Well said! A place like Hell's Kitchen is nothing to worry about. I believe that as long as you, Dr. Kang, can mass-produce the golden serum, we will be invincible!"

After saying this, Director Pierce turned to Gilgamesh of the Eternals and said, "Brother Gilgamesh, I have something I want to talk to you about alone." Then he said to Reed, "Reed, take Dr. Kang for a good look around and let him get familiar with the environment here."

Reed nodded to show that he understood.

Director Pierce took Gilgamesh out of the room, and waited for Pierce to leave with Gilgamesh.

Reed and Golden Sentinel Kang were the only ones left in the room, and the atmosphere suddenly became serious.

"So what is your purpose, Dr. Kang?"