American comics: Becoming the god of technology from Osborn

Chapter 14 If you can talk, talk. If you can’t, get out.

"So, what price do you want us to pay in exchange for my colleague?"

When it came to the point, the kind smile on Coulson's face gradually disappeared and turned into a serious expression.

"Before we discuss the terms, I must say something inappropriate. Although Mockingbird is a rare elite agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., this does not mean that her value is infinite. If you want to ask for too much, then we would rather give her up."

"I need 100 kilograms of vibranium. Currently, one gram of vibranium costs about 10,000 U.S. dollars on the black market, which is almost 1 billion U.S. dollars. It's impossible that SHIELD can't even come up with this little money, right?"

Harry said lightly.

"impossible!"

Coulson refused without hesitation, "This is not a matter of money. The amount of vibranium circulating in the black market is scarce. It's hard to say whether there are 50 kilograms in total. Moreover, the value of vibranium to SHIELD is equally important. We can only give you 500 grams at most."

Vibranium is a super metal brought to Earth by meteorites from outer space. It has the property of absorbing energy and is the second hardest substance in the universe, second only to original adamantium. It is the most precious material in the entire universe.

Because the vibranium meteorite fell in the isolated African country of Wakanda, and Wakanda never trades vibranium with other countries, the vibranium circulating in the world is extremely scarce. It is said to be priced at US$10,000 per gram, but in fact there is no market for it.

Even the very small amount of vibranium circulating on the black market can often be traced back to the same person - Ulysses Klaue.

Twenty years ago, this guy sneaked in with the help of a Wakandan guide and dug out about 250 kilograms of vibranium. Although he was unfortunately discovered by the Wakandans and tortured, he finally managed to escape with the vibranium.

That is to say, except for Wakanda, all the vibranium in the world added together would not exceed 300 kilograms.

Harry asked for a hundred kilograms right away, but of course SHIELD wouldn't agree.

Similarly, Harry would not agree to 500 grams of vibranium. Is it just a small amount to give to a beggar?

However, Harry had no intention of really asking for vibranium from the beginning. He deliberately made an overly high request first, and then made a slightly more reasonable request. This would have a much higher success rate than directly making the second request.

"I need a legal license to exploit resources in the Arctic Circle, preferably in Greenland."

Harry corrected himself.

"That depends on what resource you want to mine. If it's oil or natural gas..."

Coulson didn't finish his words, but they both knew what he meant.

"Don't worry, Osborne Group is not an oil company. What we want to mine are just ordinary ore."

Harry smiled slightly.

"When did the Osborn Group start researching minerals?" Coulson asked suspiciously.

Compared to the unrealistic condition of one hundred kilograms of vibranium, the mining rights of ordinary ore are not a big deal. With Coulson's level, he can make the decision on his own. He doesn't even need to ask Director Fury for instructions. He just needs to submit a report afterwards.

But anyone with a discerning eye could see that the fact that Harry brought this up at this moment showed that this so-called ordinary ore was definitely not that ordinary.

"I won't disclose any business secrets, and it doesn't seem to be related to our current conversation, right?" Harry asked back calmly.

"It shouldn't be difficult for the Osborne Group to obtain such a license. Why would they need our help?"

Coulson was puzzled.

"It's indeed not difficult, but exploiting Arctic resources is a very sensitive act internationally. It requires the management of quite a lot of people, and the Osborne Group isn't very well-funded right now. If I let you help me get it, it would save me a lot of complicated steps and even embarrassing situations." Harry nodded in agreement.

"Is it really so common that you would go to such great lengths to get this kind of ore?"

Coulson gave Harry a long look.

"It is indeed commonplace. Believe it or not, that's all I ask. If you want Mockingbird, you must exchange it for mining licenses. Otherwise, I will have to announce at the press conference that 'Osborn Group has captured an illegal SHIELD spy.'"

Harry said indifferently that without the blue blood synthesis technology, that kind of ore would be no different from stones found everywhere. It would be meaningless even if others knew there was something fishy about it.

Looking at Harry's attitude of talking if possible and exploding if not, Coulson fell into deep thought.

In fact, he still had a third option, which was to forcibly subdue Harry on the spot and force him to release the Mockingbird.

Even Coulson had been holding this idea before entering the door, but the moment he pushed open the door and saw that Harry had already put on the Green Goblin armor, he realized that this path was probably not feasible.

The chances of these few people winning against the fully armed Green Devils in their home court cannot be said to be slim, but they can be said to be zero.

Of course, Coulson could also deal with Harry on the surface, and secretly arrange for snipers or armed helicopters to blow up the entire office, but this would seem too "evil".

Just like Harry emphasized, he did nothing. It was you, SHIELD, who sent the spy to steal things first. There was nothing wrong with him catching the thief, and he didn't ask for any excessive conditions when demanding a ransom.

If SHIELD really did something to Harry, then their original founding philosophy would be bullshit. Although in reality it is almost the same, justice should still be upheld.

Therefore, after thinking for a while, Coulson gave an answer of agreement.

"No problem. Before noon tomorrow, Osborne Group will receive the mineral mining rights within Greenland."

"Very good. Once you get the mining rights, you can take the Mockingbird away and pretend that what happened today never happened."

Harry nodded in satisfaction.

After watching Coulson and others leave, Harry returned to the Green Goblin's laboratory.

"I have good news for you. Your colleague will come to pick you up at noon tomorrow. He said his name is Coulson."

He walked over to a glass petri dish in the corner, which contained a mockingbird in its underwear.

Harry didn't do this out of shyness, but for safety reasons.

After all, Mockingbird is a Level 7 agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and his skills are definitely not weak. What if he runs away? Stripping him naked can minimize the risk.

"Coulson? What did you say?"

Mockingbird asked, frowning at the mention of Coulson's name.

"Don't you SHIELD agents have a good memory? I've told you many times that as a prisoner you have no right to ask questions."

Harry snorted coldly and pressed the red button next to it, turning the originally transparent glass dish into a dark gray that blocked out the view from inside and outside.

Then he turned around and walked to the position of the bionic man and continued to create the bionic man's body.

(End of this chapter)