Chapter 92

"The most troublesome thing is not this. After the S.H.I.E.L.D. salvaged the Cosmic Cube, they handed it over to Dr. Selvig for research. Officially, they claim it's for developing new energy sources, but in reality, they are secretly using it for weapon development. We are worried that they will trigger the power within the Cosmic Cube, opening the Rozen Bridge and inviting the invasion of otherworldly evil."

This was not just Father Terence's groundless worry; in fact, the Church had already predicted the impending "Doomsday."

In the Marvel world, there are no shortage of people who can foresee the future.

Father Terence deliberately spoke hesitantly, trying to pique Imir's curiosity. However, when he saw Imir's expression, which seemed as if he had just woken up and was still groggy, with no change in his demeanor, he knew that everything he had said to Imir was in vain.

Imir leaned back slightly, constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He could not see much hope of success in Father Terence's plan.

Going to challenge the Avengers, Imir was not that foolish. The Church had not paid a single cent for his and Kathleen's upbringing.

He did not feel any obligation to work for the Church for free, especially when it involved risking his life.

Father Terence, seeing Imir's indifferent expression, also fell into deep thought. He gently stroked the精致十字架 made of platinum on his chest: "So, dear child, what do you really want?"

Imir was taken aback, not expecting Father Terence to be so determined to recruit him. He did not know the importance of the Longinus family to the Church.

The Church, which had been passed down for twenty centuries, had thirteen Holy Knights, each forming their own system, much like the Longinus family, which was a semi-independent entity. If Imir were just a descendant of Longinus, the Church would have at most provided for him.

However, he had awakened the divine blood of Jesus Christ that flowed through the Longinus family. In a fanatically devout family, the influence of such a saint walking among the people was almost limitless.

Imir finally realized that the Church was hiring him as a hitman?

This was his understanding, and he had no particular aversion to it. He didn't care what profession he pursued.

Imir's gaze focused on Father Terence's cross, and he quickly said, "Joining the Watchers' Alliance isn't a problem. But, Father, I'm still in school and need to complete my studies. After getting my degree, I want to open my own detective agency, then marry a beautiful wife, and have a smart child. If it's a boy, I'll make him a lawyer; if it's a girl, I'll send her to medical school..."

Father Terence was completely stunned, staring blankly at Imir as he rambled on. He looked at Imir with a doubtful expression for a long time. Although Imir's behavior was not unexpected, it still felt strange to negotiate terms in a church.

However, Father Terence, who had started as a deacon, had heard many people's prayers in the church and had received many confessions from believers in the confessional.

Therefore, he quickly extracted a hidden keyword from Imir's long speech: "Money!"

Father Terence did not expect Imir to be such a devout follower of the money cult. He trembled, made the sign of the cross, and muttered a few words of confession. He deeply regretted recruiting Imir into the seminary, feeling it was a desecration of the Lord.

Trying to stay calm, Father Terence, who had almost fainted, said, "Money, there will be..."

Thinking of the luxurious Stark Tower, the headquarters of the Avengers, Imir immediately became inspired. If the Church wanted to compete with the U.S. government, it wouldn't be too stingy.

However, it was better to clarify things. Imir didn't want to work for free, so he mumbled, "I want a long-term contract."

His experience as a white-collar worker in his previous life told him that the founders of a company were often the first to be fired. Father Terence's face turned black, and he reluctantly said, "Alright..."

The Watchers should be a lifelong position, right?

"Do you have a five-insurance and one-golden scheme? I want a contract! Overtime should be double pay, and I need at least one day off per week! Also, statutory holidays, wedding leave, maternity leave, and annual leave..."

"Child, being too greedy is not good..." Father Terence finally lost his patience. He didn't fully understand the earlier conditions but decided to agree to them. However, the last one: "If my memory serves me right, you haven't married yet, have you?"

Imir recalled his girlfriend, Claudia, from his previous life and confidently said, "I have a very beautiful girlfriend, and I will definitely get married in the future!"

Father Terence was defeated by Imir: "..."

"I hope my work hours don't exceed eight hours a day, and all expenses for business trips and work injuries must be reimbursed! Oh, and I want a large insurance policy, with my sister Kathleen as the beneficiary!" Imir felt that if he went to war with the Avengers, he might encounter danger at any time.

"OK, OK! I agree to everything!" The priest in the capitalist world could not match the reborn Imir. Father Terence, an efficient leader, wisely raised the white flag in front of Imir.

After the negotiations, Imir looked at Father Terence with much more enthusiasm. In his eyes, Father Terence was no longer just his mentor but also his boss who would pay his salary.

Now there was only one last question: "Father, when can I officially join the Watchers' organization, and how many colleagues do I have now?"

"Oh, the Watchers is a new organization. Currently, the members are only you and Magdalena. Additionally, the Asia-Pacific Diocese will dispatch a very skilled vampire hunter, Eric Brooks, to join. As for the other members, you will need to recruit them yourself. I believe you have the ability, child!" Father Terence said lightly.

"Cough, cough." Imir started coughing violently. Counting on his fingers, there were only three people. Using three people to deal with the U.S. government, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the Avengers was absurd unless Imir's head had been kicked by a donkey. He calmly and composedly stood up from the pew and walked out of the church: "Father, the deal is off!"

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