Chapter 718 First Setback

Tony's urgency for this answer was beyond the captain's imagination. This forced him to compress his thinking space and make the most suitable answer in the shortest possible time. He needs to synthesize where the problems intersect, and at the same time, he needs to consider whether it is good or bad to do so.

First of all, the good thing is that this plan seems to be able to focus all forces and specifically target the evil organization of HYDRA. This kind of behavior can make some changes in the situation that has been going on. For example, the Avengers no longer need to run around for Hydra's various conspiracies, but also take into account the opinions of the government and other organizations. As long as an alliance is formed, these things will be resolved by S.H.I.E.L.D. and even the new US government. They can completely let go of their hands and feet and have a big fight with Hydra.

Moreover, forming an alliance will make them stronger and more advantageous in frontal confrontation. These are all benefits. However, there are always disadvantages.

For example, the question of freedom. The current Avengers can only belong to civil organizations. They look shabby, but they can control their own actions. However, if they join this alliance, their actions will inevitably be restricted. It is even said that things like forcibly restricting their actions and preventing them from fighting crime will happen. For Cap, it's no different than signing that so-called Superhero Registration Act.

And more importantly, the captain had to think about things in the future. If it is later, after they defeated Hydra. How will this so-called alliance use their power? It is to give them freedom and let them retire with honor. Or pack up a new opponent and use their strength to continue the so-called battle. These are all questions that he has to think about as a leader.

And as the thinking progressed, the captain's doubts became more and more. It wasn't until later, when Tony started pressing him impatiently, that he suddenly looked up and made his own answer.

"We can join this alliance, but I have a request!"

"A request? What request? Under such circumstances, you still have a request? What the hell!"

Rubbing his eyebrows, Tony's tone was full of helplessness. He really didn't think that his plan would have problems at this stage, but out of the need for the Avengers, he still nodded and said impatiently.

"Okay, your request. Tell me, what exactly do you want?"

"What I want is independence." Looking directly at the impatient Tony, the captain said to him in a solemn and serious tone. "That is to say, I don't think we need to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and accept control from S.H.I.E.L.D. We will cooperate with the alliance's actions, but we will not accept any orders that we disagree with. This is our requirement and bottom line !"

"Are you kidding me? Steve?" Suddenly his eyes widened,

Tony's expression became surprised and unbelievable. "Can you tell me your reason for doing this? Or, do you think I want to manipulate you through S.H.I.E.L.D. or the Alliance?"

"I admit that I have concerns about this, but it's not the main reason."

Facing the disdain and ridicule that suddenly rose in Tony's eyes, the captain continued to explain calmly with a sullen face.

"I'm worried about other issues. For example, the purpose of the Avengers is to fight crime. If we join S.H.I.E.L.D., then our actions will be restricted invisibly. This is something we didn't want from the beginning. You should know what you saw."

"It's not like it used to be, Steve!" yelled out loud, and Tony almost refuted his statement with a short-tempered laugh. "Of course I remember our worries and doubts. But that was when SHIELD itself had many problems. Now, SHIELD has been wiped out by us. There is no enemy in the alliance. Spies. You can completely let go of such unnecessary worries."

"It's not about the spies, but about the system. Tony!" Shaking his head, the captain still disagreed. "The purpose of fighting criminals is mainly to protect ordinary civilians, and the position of civilians is always different from that of the country. So sometimes, when we are fighting criminals, it may damage the interests of a certain country. In this case Next, if we are restricted by an organization within the system like S.H.I.E.L.D., do you think we can still maintain our original intention?"

"Oh shit. Don't forget, I'm the one who's going to be elected president. Do you think I'm going to let my government do that disgusting thing?"

"That's up to you, Tony. You should be clear that this kind of thing cannot be reversed by you alone. As long as there are disputes over rights and interests, this kind of thing will inevitably happen."

"If you don't give it a try, how do you know I can't do this kind of thing?" Tony's answer was still confident and arrogant. But for this kind of answer that I am used to. The captain forever just shook his head, rejecting any of his offers.

"Sorry, I can't bet on everyone's future. Therefore, my answer will not change."

"There is no room for negotiation?" Slumped down on the sofa, Tony stared at the captain, and after a long while, he showed a tired smile.

"Sorry, I really can't do anything about this kind of thing."

Although the captain understood Tony's thoughts, he still insisted on his own opinion and firmly rejected him.

"I thought you'd say yes, Steve!"

Standing up, the dispirited Tony had lost the idea of ​​continuing to communicate. He walked towards the door on his own, as if he had no idea about what they had talked about before. He seems to have given up completely, which is unthinkable to anyone who knows him well. However, he had indeed given up. He gave up so quickly that even the captain began to feel uneasy.

He looked at Tony's back, and immediately couldn't help stretching out his hand, making a gesture of holding back, the struggle surged between his brows, and it seemed that it would erupt at any time. But until the end, he still put down his hand in a slumped manner, giving up his impulse for a while.

"Tony, I'm sorry. I have to think about everyone!"

"I know, it's just that you chose the most inappropriate direction."

In the end, Tony left here. So much so that even the plan he said before was shelved. However, it is only this part of the Avengers that is stranded. The larger alliance plan has already begun to operate quietly. It's like a gear in a huge machine. Although you can't see its operation, you can feel the tense operation just by listening to the sound.

For Hydra, this sound is too loud. It's so loud that they don't need to pay too much attention to it, they can naturally feel the tension in it. This made it inevitable for some of them to have some emotional fluctuations. In order to appease this emotion, Timur, the new leader who had just taken over Pierce's forces, had to set an example and talk to the real leader of Hydra, how to solve this kind of thing.

He went straight to a Hydra base in North America, and connected to an unknown place with the deepest communication equipment. Then he took a deep breath and announced his name.

"Your Excellency the Baron, I am Timur. I need to discuss something with you."

"What, do you have any questions? Or something that can't be solved?"

Different from the electronically synthesized voice that appeared at the beginning, the current baron has been replaced by a calm and very imposing male voice. As soon as people listen to it, they can feel that they are facing a very decisive existence. When he heard the baron's reply, Timur immediately swallowed nervously, and then spoke seriously.

"Tony Stark has taken over S.H.I.E.L.D. and most of the American government. And based on our current situation, we don't seem to be able to prevent him from ascending to the presidency. I think this will cause some problems for our operations. Impact. Like it was with Roosevelt. So, should we do something?"

"Do something? What do you think you can do?" The baron's rhetorical question was quite calm, as if he was not discussing an enemy who was targeting him, but just what clothes the neighbor's children were wearing today.

"I don't know, Your Excellency. It's just that if he is allowed to ascend to the presidency so easily, the consequences may be very serious. According to our information, Tony Stark seems to be plotting to build an alliance specifically to deal with us. He He has already received some help from Huiyao City, and the military forces have clearly chosen to support him. If he really pulls up an alliance, your plan may also be affected to a certain extent. So... "

Timur didn't finish his sentence, but the room he left was enough for people to imagine. There is no doubt that this is an issue that must be taken seriously. To solve this problem, we must make decisions and plans. And this is not a big problem for the baron.

"You should know that most of our power has been transferred away from North America. Although Pierce is stupid, he has done a good job. At least, the United States will not be able to recover to a considerable extent within a few years. Therefore, we want to To deal with them, there is no need to waste too many resources and make some big moves. So be it, Timur. I will give Cerberus to your command, and you will be at the time of Tony Stark's big trial , give him a good look."

"Remember, it's just to give him some color, not to let you fight him to the death. The United States is just a dying lion, not worth the price we have to pay. You just hold him back and wait until I come here Once the side layout is done, then everything should be fine. Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand, Your Excellency the Baron. I wish you the best of luck!"

With a slight smile, Timur responded to the baron's order. Of course he knew what the baron's arrangement was, and he also knew what kind of consequences that kind of thing would have. And it was precisely because of this that he had full confidence in the Baron.

The invincible Baron is no joke. So he is looking forward to that day when it comes. (To be continued.)