Chapter 113 The Mandarin's Declaration of Terror
Chapter 113 The Mandarin's Declaration of Terror
The next day, the Avengers Tower.
At this time, everyone from the Avengers was gathering at the headquarters that had been attacked by terrorists before they even had time to settle in, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.
"This is a challenge to us!"
There was anger in Tony's words, and he kept walking around among the crowd, looking quite anxious.
"We had to fight back when someone couldn't wait to give us such a hot gift after the sign was put on the building!"
"That's right, but first we have to figure out who the enemy is."
Captain America looked worried, with the big American brows furrowed.
After thinking for a while, he seemed to think of something, looked at Tony and asked:
"Tony, what do you know? I heard the guy call your name."
Seeing Captain America's inquiry, Tony shrank his neck angrily, spread his arms and said:
"Please! There are as many bad guys who hate me in this world as there are good people who like me! How can I possibly know where he came from?"
After hearing this, Captain America was speechless.
Because he also knew that the lineup of people who were hostile to them outside might be able to circle New York several times.
As superheroes on the stage, they are not only admired and sought after by ordinary people, but also hated and hated by countless bad guys and villains.
Especially those criminals and super villains who have great powers and have been at large for many years, and the ordinary police and the government can't do anything about it. May I ask which of them can not regard the Avengers as a thorn in their side?
Because for those villains who are lawless and don't care about the police and the government, superheroes are their nemesis
These superheroes are perfectly capable of flying straight up to your roof while you sleep, breaking down walls, carrying a hail of bullets, beating you up and throwing you in jail.
Who can resist this?
If there are strong men who dare to launch an anonymous crowdfunding project to kill the Avengers, countless aspiring villains will definitely participate enthusiastically by waving a lot of money.
"I guess S.H.I.E.L.D. knows something, Patton?"
Tony turned his eyes and asked Hawkeye:
"Did you gain anything yesterday?"
Hawkeye blinked subconsciously, hesitated and said:
"I think this matter..."
"gentlemen."
Hawkeye was talking when Jarvis' voice suddenly sounded.
"I think you need to see this."
Tony froze for a moment, then replied:
"what?"
In front of everyone, a light curtain appeared, and something was playing on it.
"Just now, someone hacked into this signal"
Hearing this, Tony seemed to realize something, glanced at everyone, and then watched the video seriously.
In the not-so-clear images, chaotic scenes such as soldiers with guns, war flames, and civilians in the chaos of war are constantly switching.
Finally, a large circle sign surrounded by ten small circles with small daggers as the center appeared in the center of the whole picture.
Then, an old man with a vicissitudes of face and cold eyes began to speak, his voice was mysterious and full of accent:
"This is a true story about fortune cookies, they look and sound Chinese..."
On the screen, the tragic scenes of several recent terrorist attacks appeared one after another, and finally the live video of the day of the memorial service appeared.
"Mr. President, I know this sounds depressing, but this season of horror is coming to an end, and your circus troupe won't be of much use..."
The old man's voice began to become eerie, making people shudder.
"But don't worry, the main event is about to start, your graduation ceremony..."
Accompanied by the voice, the screen changed, and the old man raised a gun, facing a wooden frame man with a picture of the president's head on it.
"boom!"
The gunshot rang out, and the photo of the president's profile picture shattered, and the video ended here.
After watching this video, all the Avengers present frowned with ugly expressions.
It is obvious that the head of state responsible for the terrorist attack at yesterday's memorial service has appeared, and it is the leader of the terrorist organization in the picture.
They were outraged that this guy not only dared to create a terrorist attack at a memorial service full of superheroes, but even had the audacity to hack the TV signal and broadcast the intimidation against the president live.
It's like slapping the United States and slapping everyone in the face of the Avengers!
Just as the vengeancers were angrily trying to discuss how to sanction this crazy guy, Jarvis' voice sounded:
"Sir, Mr. Coulson and Colonel Rhodes are entering the elevator..."
"Oh?"
Tony frowned, but didn't speak.
Ten seconds later, Coulson and Rhodes walked out of the elevator.
Coulson and Rhodes glanced at each other and found that all the Avengers were there, and they looked at each other.
"Did you say it?"
Rhodes whispered authentically.
Coulson nodded slightly, and said to everyone:
"It just so happens that everyone is here, I have some news to tell you..."
"and many more……"
Tony's sharp eyes flicked across Coulson's face, and he stepped out to interrupt.
"What good news?"
Tony asked quickly, observing Coulson's expression and denying:
"No? So you're talking about the terrorist leader who talks like a magician and dresses like a refugee?"
"Tony!"
Coulson looked at Tony helplessly, with a slightly pleading tone.
"do not do that!"
"OK."
Tony shut his mouth and stepped aside.
Seeing Tony walk away, Coulson paused and said:
"SHIELD has decided that it will not pursue this terrorist attack..."
"what?"
The American team said in surprise:
"So we're going to have people terrorize us in front of us at memorial services and do nothing?"
"of course not."
Coulson shook his head, then turned his gaze to Rhodes next to him.
"It's up to them to take over."
"Rod?"
Tony was also surprised, walked up to Rhodes and said:
"Who do you represent? The military?"
"The Department of Defense."
Rhodes smiled wryly, glanced at the Avengers, and said in a low voice:
"You should have read the intimidation just now. This is a provocation to the president and must be resolved by the government...and they also need to do something to restore the public's impression. After all, they did nothing useful in the New York incident..."
Hearing this, Tony curled his lips and walked to Captain America.
"Congratulations, you are right, we have to stay at home and do nothing."
Captain America glared at Tony angrily, and said unwillingly:
"But we should also do something? Isn't it okay if we don't let the public know?"
Rhodes shook his head and said solemnly:
"Doing nothing is the best way to help the situation, trust the government."
Once such words are uttered, how can Captain America, who has engraved love for the country in his bones, refute it?
"Ok."
He sighed a little bored, relaxed his body, and sat on the chair.
Coulson, who saw this scene, looked at the US team worriedly, and apologized:
"Captain, there is nothing we can do, you should take a good rest first."
After finishing speaking, Coulson and Rhodes did not stay any longer, they turned and left together.
After they walked for a while, Tony stood up with a relaxed expression, and said to everyone:
"Don't be sad, wait for my news."
With that, he turned and left.
……
Cafe.
"Tell me what happened."
Tony looked at Rhodes on the opposite side leisurely.
"It's confidential, I can't say it."
Rhodes sighed.
"Really? Then I'll go to your intranet to see for myself?"
Tony didn't take this set, and immediately spoke with a slight threat.
Rhodes rolled his eyes, and there was nothing he could do about Tony.
Because he knew that Tony often did this secretly.
In desperation, Rhodes could only lower his head, approach Tony and whispered:
"Well, don't say I revealed it."
"Say it!"
Tony glared impatiently at the mother-in-law Rhodes, thinking that I should say this?
Everyone knows you Rhodes is a good friend of Iron Man.
"Actually, we have to thank you, because without this incident, I'm afraid we are still at a loss."
Rhodes said mysteriously:
"There have been a series of terrorist bombings recently, but no explosives were found at the scene, so our investigation was at a deadlock until yesterday's bomber appeared."
"So who is that old man?"
Tony nodded and asked directly.
Rhodes didn't speak, stared at Tony for a while before saying:
"Speaking of which, this guy does have something to do with you."
"Oh?"
Tony asked curiously:
"Who?"
"Do you remember where your first suit was made?"
Rhodes asked meaningfully.
"Ok?"
Hearing this, Tony turned his mind and immediately thought of something.
"The terrorist organization?"
"Correct!"
Rhodes nodded and said:
"They are called the Ten Rings Gang, and that old man is their leader, named Mandarin. I don't know where they got these bombs recently, and they have caused several terrorist attacks..."
"I see……"
Rhodes was still talking endlessly, but Tony's mind had already flown far away.
"The Ten Rings Gang..."
……
"I don't know what you're afraid of!"
At the Avengers headquarters, Tony patted the table and said to the rest of the people angrily:
"That Mandarin burned the flowers given to Lin in front of us at our hero's memorial service!"
"I know!"
Captain America looked hesitant, but he puffed out his chest and retorted without retreating in the slightest:
"But they will be cleaned up, we just have to wait a while!"
The US team also wants to give the Mandarin and the Ten Rings a hard lesson, but as a team commander, he always takes care of the overall situation.
Compared to letting the avengers get angry and forcefully kill those terrorists, he hopes that this matter can be perfectly resolved in the hands of the government.
"Ah……"
Tony seemed to be amused by Captain America's words, and he didn't even want to say anything more to him. Instead, he looked at the other two Avengers behind him and said:
"Banner, Barton, do you think so too?"
Banner has always been very cowardly. After being named by Tony, he thought for a while with a tangled face, and said unconfidently:
"I think... we should do something, for Lin and Natasha, they shouldn't be treated like this..."
Out of guilt for the two victims of the Great War in New York, Banner plucked up the courage to choose to do something for them.
"I choose to obey orders."
Hawkeye said succinctly.
"Ok!"
Tony spread his hands and gestured for Banner to stand over with his eyes.
"do you know?"
When Banner came to the side, Tony glanced at Captain America and Hawkeye expressionlessly and said:
"I think Lin is right at all. The Avengers are a bunch of useless people. Look at you. I really can't expect..."
With that said, he turned around and walked away firmly.
"If I die honorably, you can offer me a flower."
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