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Chapter 255: It Turned Out to Be Jason Bourne
🕑 Added 2025-07-22 07:20:42 +0000 UTC"Is this where you work?"
After walking through the portal with Fury, he couldn't help but glance around, but the place remained unfamiliar.
Behind him were Coulson, looking a bit embarrassed, and a girl who appeared confused by the situation.
"You can say that. Sit down," Noah nodded, but his expression darkened the next moment.
He saw a panicked young dragon flying across the room, chased by an orange kitten.
Obviously, the dragon was frightened by the kitten, and it bolted out of Noah's laboratory in a hurry.
Noah quickly cast a spell to freeze the dragon in place, then squatted down and grabbed the kitten, which was still scurrying around on the floor.
The little orange cat meowed in displeasure, then eyed Fury, clearly recognizing him. Fury, in turn, smiled at the cat.
"Not again! You came into my lab again? Seriously? You've eaten five of them already! If you keep this up, I'll have no money to buy more!" Noah sighed helplessly.
After his lapse in supervision, the young dragons he had purchased had been mysteriously vanishing. This time, however, the dragon had escaped so quickly that it probably wouldn’t disappear again.
"Wong, keep an eye on this troublemaker. Dennis, lock this dragon back in the lab."
With Noah's orders, Gugu and the dragon were soon taken away.
Now that the situation was under control, Noah turned to Fury, who looked calm but slightly amused. Coulson was similarly unbothered, while the embarrassed guy and the girl seemed a bit dazed.
Noah didn’t pay much attention to them until they were all seated. He then spoke up: "So, did you catch this guy?"
"Of course," Fury replied with a smirk. "Don't forget, I'm the Director of SHIELD. Catching him wasn’t difficult."
"Your old team didn’t notice him?" Noah raised an eyebrow.
"Don’t worry. They haven’t caught on. They’re probably still wandering around Russia right now," Fury laughed darkly, looking pleased by the thought. It was rare for him to laugh, especially with the constant headaches from SHIELD’s internal politics.
As the Director of SHIELD, Fury often found himself juggling conflicts between departments, trying to manage egos, forge compromises, and keep things running smoothly. It was exhausting. But here, in this secluded place, far from the mundane world, Fury felt free of those worries.
"You seem tired, Fury," Noah noted, noticing Fury’s exhaustion.
Fury gave a small sigh before gesturing to the embarrassed guy: "Tell me about this guy. How did you catch him?"
"I’ve told you about his situation, but he seems to be recalling a lot now," Fury shrugged. "His name’s David Webber, although he only remembers calling himself Jason Bourne. We caught him in Moscow."
"Ah," Noah nodded. He had recognized him from the start. Jason Bourne, the ultimate agent. Unlike other movie agents, who often relied on flashy gadgets, Bourne had only his intellect and physical skill.
Noah then turned to look at the girl. "And who’s this?"
"Her?" Fury looked a little embarrassed. "Her name is Elena Neski. When my tactical team apprehended Bourne, it was in her apartment. She happened to walk in, so..."
"So you brought her here?" Noah raised an eyebrow.
"Uh, yes," Fury scratched his chin. "She’s Bourne’s unrecorded mission. Black Ops."
"Black Ops?" Noah was curious.
"I guess so. Simply put, Bourne’s handler took the dirty money to eliminate some insiders. This was Bourne’s first assignment," Fury explained.
"And the people he cleaned up were her parents, right?" Noah added.
"Yes," Fury confirmed.
Noah looked over at Elena, who appeared drained and saddened by the conversation. His mind briefly wandered back to her earlier words upon seeing Bourne.
"I have no money, and there’s no 'washing powder' here. What do you want?"
It was clear that a 15 or 16-year-old girl, having lost both her parents, would struggle in such conditions. Still, she was persevering under the harsh circumstances of the slums.
Noah realized just how much better his situation was compared to hers, and it struck him that she was trying to continue her studies despite everything.
"Alright," Noah said, rubbing his head. "She can stay here. We’re short on help anyway, so one more person won’t make a difference."
Fury nodded, but before he could reply, he asked, "Is this the magic world?"
"No, not exactly," Noah shrugged. "This is Westminster, not far from Downing Street."
"Damn, you set up your workplace here?" Fury exclaimed.
"Is it that weird? Ordinary people can’t see it anyway," Noah smirked.
Fury grinned. "Alright, then. How about showing me around the magic world? I haven’t had a break in ages. And while we’re at it, could you get me a copy of that social software you had Tony make? It’d be good to chat."
"I’ll give it to you, but I’ll need to strengthen your Silence Spell," Noah warned. "Otherwise, I might accidentally expose something important, and SHIELD doesn’t need that kind of trouble."
Fury stared at Noah, half-exasperated, half-amused. "You magicians and your disappearing acts. Fine, whatever."
"Okay, I’ve got a computer here. You can install it yourself," Noah said with a smirk. "As for visiting the magic world, I can find a guide for you. But you’ll need some pounds to exchange for galleons."
Fury nodded, no longer caring about the details. Meanwhile, Coulson seemed intrigued by the idea of a magical vacation.
Before long, when Fury had installed the new software and was testing it out, the guide Noah had arranged for them arrived.
It was none other than Fred Weasley.
After graduating from Kamar-Taj, Fred and his twin brother George had joined the Ministry of Magic. Although it wasn’t what they originally intended, they had taken on a role in the Muggle Affairs Department, and when free, they worked as guides for people visiting the magical world.
Once Fred was briefed, he led Fury and Coulson away, eager to show them the sights. The two seemed excited about the prospect of a vacation.
After they left, Noah turned back to Bourne and Elena, who had both recovered somewhat.
"It seems you’re feeling better now," Noah said. "Introduce yourselves. You’ll be staying here from now on."
Bourne spoke calmly, "Who are you? Did you send them after us?"
"Yes, SHIELD. It's an easy task for them," Noah replied casually. "As for why I found you, Fury told me a funny story about you. And, to be honest, I’m short on help here, so I had him bring you along. Simple as that."
Bourne fell silent, but Noah wasn’t fazed. Bourne might be formidable in the ordinary world, but to Noah, he was hardly a threat.
"Your job isn’t difficult. You’ll help with some of the children here. You’ll also do the shopping and day-to-day tasks. A peaceful life, provided I’m satisfied. If you do well, I’ll restore your memory."
Bourne’s expression softened. "Restore my memory? A peaceful life?"
"Yes," Noah nodded. "I understand this is hard for you to grasp, but it’s the reality. You’re extraordinary in the mundane world, but here, you’re not much different from anyone else."
Bourne smiled faintly. "I’ll stay. I’ve lost everything. If peace is what you offer, then I’ll accept it. I hope you can restore my memory as promised."
"Good," Noah smiled. "As a magician, keeping my word is important."
He then turned to Elena. "As for you, I can’t undo what happened to your parents, but I can offer you a better environment. Stay, and I’ll make you my apprentice."
