Chapter 553 Hearing

[From the legend of Dragonfly Ned Leeds...]

[From the legend of Spider-Man Peter Parker...]

In the antique shop, Li Ran looked at the legend displayed on the system data panel with a clear expression on his face.

Although the battle between Red Hood Parker Robbins and the two teenage superheroes was a bit anticlimactic, it also successfully helped him gain a lot of legend.

Although, based on the current performance of Parker Robbins, the legendary appearance brought by the appearance of a third-rate super villain is not too much at best.

However, for Li Ran, who had used up a lot of legendary points in previous unboxings, he didn’t have a picky stance.

What's more, although Parker Robbins is inconspicuous today, it does not mean that it will be the same in the future.

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"Are you ready, Tony?"

Washington, hearing site for the Superhero Registration Act.

As the representative of the military superhero, 'War Machine' James greeted Tony, who was invited, with a solemn expression.

Since it is a bill about superheroes, it naturally cannot avoid superhero groups like the Avengers. Therefore, after careful consideration, the U.S. government decided to invite the most well-known members of the Avengers, who are also related to the U.S. military to a certain extent. Tony Stark came to participate in the hearing of the bill.

This is used to set off the American government's open stance on the Superhero Registration Act.

"You should know, James, that the so-called hearing is just a gimmick. I never believe that Congress will change its decision because of the results of the hearing."

Tony curled his lips, knowing that the American Congress was an extremely arrogant group of people.

"..."

Faced with Tony's ruthless revelation, James could only smile helplessly.

It can be said that the person with the most embarrassing position in the entire "Superhero Registration Act" is James, who is the "War Machine".

"Tony, the hearing is about to begin."

Just when the two of them were silent,

The timely appearance of Natasha, who accompanied Tony to attend the bill hearing, broke the gloomy atmosphere.

"Mr. Tony Stark, most of the superhumans currently living in the United States, or superheroes as some people call them, only appeared after World War II. The most representative character among them is probably Captain America, one of the members of the Avengers. .These individuals hide their identities through disguise and frequently participate in violent conflicts that cause massive losses to life and property..."

During the hearing, as a member of the push for the bill, an American congressman used an aggressive attitude to explain his views on the so-called superheroes.

"According to our best estimates, more than $300 billion has been lost in these wars since World War II, and the federal government and local agencies have been forced to foot the bill because we don't know who's coming forward. To be able to pay for this loss, let me repeat the amount, Mr. Tony Stark, three hundred billion dollars, and that doesn't count the innocent people who lost their lives because of this violent conflict... Don't you have that? What do you want to say, superhero, Iron Man, Mr. Tony Stark!"

The congressman's stance was aggressive, but Tony was obviously not unprepared.

Looking at the expressionless members of Congress in front of him, Tony responded calmly: "If you only use numbers to calculate all gains and losses, then please tell me that the Avengers have prevented aliens from attacking the United States and even the United States. He invaded the world, prevented the resurrected Statue of Liberty from sweeping away the White House, and not long ago successfully eliminated a giant monster that almost destroyed the world in Canada. How should we calculate these, sir?"

"In the battle in Canada, the United States lost an entire aircraft carrier battle group, with a total cost of more than 50 billion U.S. dollars, not to mention the American soldiers who were forced to retire due to frostbite, and the Canadian cities that were damaged during the battle. , these losses were caused by just one battle, and the 300 billion US dollars were the accumulation of all the superheroes in the sixty years since World War II. You only saw the losses but forgot the peace brought by the battle. In just three One hundred billion US dollars can protect world peace for sixty years. I think this is a good deal, Mr. Congressman."

Refuting the congressman's view of the losses caused by superhero groups, Tony continued to express his position during the hearing: "...and there is another problem that needs to be solved. This system of anonymity has allowed these individuals to serve their country. Having served faithfully for more than sixty years, rashly changing the system now will only create a series of new problems in conjunction with the already fragile trust, and even push everything into a more dangerous development."

"Danger?"

Seizing a certain key word in Tony's words, a congressman immediately interrupted: "I noticed that Mr. Tony Stark, you used a very interesting word. I hope you can explain it in more detail." Everything, or consider it a threat to the government of the United States."

"I didn't mean to threaten the United States in any way, I was just stating a fact."

How about ordinary people, who may really panic when being forced by members of Congress?

However, Tony Stark is not an ordinary existence after all. Even if his identity as Iron Man is excluded, he is the leading super-rich man in the United States.

Many members of Congress' election fundraising also has the shadow of Stark Industries behind it.

"The promotion of Prohibition did not bring the expected peace, but instead ushered in organized crime. It even turned some civilians into lawbreakers overnight. The same thing happened with draft evasion during the Vietnam War. For young people, if the regulations of the Superhero Registration Act are passed, it may be the same, turning those superheroes who originally wanted to protect the country and protect the city but refused to register into criminals. Once such a result occurs, it will What it will become, none of us know.”

When talking about refusing to register as a superhero, Captain America flashed subconsciously in Tony's mind.

"Perhaps some people will regard this bill as a threat, so Mr. Tony Stark, what is your attitude, and what is your position on the Superhero Registration Act?"

"..."

Facing the congressman's questioning, Tony's expression became obviously silent.

"I have always been willing to serve the country. Protecting the world has always been my stand. Nothing can change my stance of protecting the world."

"Tony."

Facing Tony's answer, Natasha, who had been sitting next to him, couldn't help but change her expression.

During the questioning by members of Congress, although Tony did not clearly state his position on the Superhero Registration Act, he had vaguely revealed a hint of support. This development made Natasha feel a little uneasy.

"Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Tony Stark."

"The committee adjourned until nine o'clock tomorrow. You still need to attend tomorrow, Mr. Tony Stark."

Knocking down the gavel in her hand to adjourn the hearing, Natasha watched the congressmen leaving, and then whispered to Tony beside her.

"Tony, you should know that your answer just now revealed that you support the promotion of the Superhero Registration Act. You clearly know the Avengers' attitude towards the bill."

"Of course I know."

Facing Natasha's question, Tony's expression was a little heavy.

“But I also know that Congress’s push for the bill has reached an inevitable level. Judging from the intelligence I have investigated, the U.S. military is constantly leading the push for the bill. If I don’t express an ambiguous position, Maybe you won’t even be able to participate in tomorrow’s hearing.”

Previously, during the hearing, Tony and the congressmen had a back-and-forth debate.

The attitude of Congress has been extremely clear.

"Only by continuing to mediate in the hearings, we may be able to gain some possibilities and delay the promotion of the Superhero Registration Act led by Congress for a period of time."

Yes, that's right, after the mediation of the hearing.

Tony already knows very well that, at least in the hands of this American government, the promotion of the Superhero Registration Act has almost reached an unstoppable point, and all he can do is to try to delay it.

Or, wait until the next president takes office.

"That's all I can do. The next thing I can hope for is that the next president will not be the candidate of the Democratic Party."

If the next president is a non-Democratic opposition Republican Party, there is a certain probability that the ‘Superhero Registration Act’ promoted by the current government will not be implemented.

But if it continues to be succeeded by the same Democratic candidate.

Tony can almost imagine the impact of waiting until the Superhero Registration Act is pushed forward, and even the Avengers may be divided due to this.

"It's really ironic. Superheroes work hard to protect the world, but the government doesn't think it needs our protection."

"this is the truth."

As a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Natasha was almost used to this kind of situation.

"I'm sorry, Tony, there's nothing I can do."

Similarly, as a representative of the military's position in this hearing, James was silent almost throughout the hearing.

"I understand, it would be the same if it were me."

Regarding this point, Tony obviously understood his friend's position and reached out to pat War Machine's shoulder. Tony shook his head and consoled him.

"Beware General Ross."

Turning his head, he glanced at a military member who was walking away not far away. James hesitated and whispered a reminder to Tony.

"As far as I know, General Ross is the most suspect behind the entire Superhero Registration Act."

"General Ross?"

Hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar name from his friend's mouth, Tony's eyes flashed with an inexplicable look.

During this period of time, he has been working hard to investigate why the American military is so active in promoting the entire Superhero Registration Act, but now he finally has the answer.

boom!

"I understand, thank you, James..."

Nodding and keeping this clue in his mind, Tony looked at his friend in front of him and was about to say something.

Suddenly, there was a huge explosion in front of the Capitol building where the hearing was held.

Tony's car parked in front of the building was heavily dented by a dark shadow falling from the sky.

"Tony Stark!"

Lifting his feet, he pulled his legs out from the iron sheet of the car. He was wearing an [enhanced suit] with a big blood-red 'W' painted on his chest to represent his identity as Wonder Man.

Simon Williams looked at Tony standing in front of the Capitol, and then a ferocious smile appeared on his face.

"Go to hell with your mask of arrogance and hypocrisy."

Stretching out his arms, under the influence of the [Enhanced Suit], Simon Williams's arm muscles bulged into a thick shape in an instant, grabbing the twisted and deformed car wreckage that was pressed behind him, Simon Williams Musi let out an angry roar and hit Tony hard in front of him.

"Jarvis, activate Mark51!"

Looking at Simon Williams in front of him and his sudden attack, Tony didn't hesitate at all. Following his order, a large number of micro nano-robots under the suit began to combine and transform. In just a few seconds, there was only one A simple temporary steel suit appeared on Tony's chest, forming the shape of a breastplate, and continued to spread and deform to other parts of his body.

Mark51 is a new generation of armor that Tony upgraded based on Mark50.

Instead of the original heavy suitcase portable suit, combined with the new nanotechnology, the entire suit is only as big as a shirt.

Of course, because nanotechnology is still immature, although the new generation of Mark51 steel suit can barely be used in combat, it is not too significant in terms of energy or defense. The reason why Tony chose to equip the Mark51 , the main reason is just because this armor is the most convenient to carry and can achieve the necessary protection at critical moments, such as the sudden attack in front of you.

Keep him from falling into despair.

A large number of nano-robots condensed and deformed in Tony's palm to form a steel gauntlet with red metallic luster. Tony moved his fingers, raised his palm and aimed at the flying car wreckage and instantly fired the impact cannon to knock it away.

After blocking this sudden attack, Tony breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, the rest of his body was protected by the suit transformed by the nanorobots. After completing the transformation of the new suit, his eyes immediately Just put it on Simon Williams opposite.

Looking at the dark and strange [Enhanced Suit] on Simon Williams, the technology that was different from the steel suit immediately attracted Tony's attention.

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