Chapter 382 Confrontation and Decision

Tony Stark returned to Stark Tower and walked into the conference room, where he saw Lieutenant General Harold Thompson and Senior Defense Department Advisor Katherine Wilson waiting. They looked a little nervous, obviously still frightened by the last time Tony took the lead.

Katherine Wilson spoke first, trying to break the silence. "Tony, we are here to learn about the progress of the Superhero and Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act. The Pentagon wanted to contact you directly, but finally decided to follow the procedure."

Harold Thompson nodded slightly, with a hint of nervousness in his expression. "Yes, Tony. We need some specific progress reports. After all, this matter is of great importance and concerns national security and the public interest."

Tony sat down, showing a confident smile, and crossed his arms over his chest, "Harold, Catherine, I understand your concerns. The advancement of the bill does require us to work closely together."

He paused and continued, "At present, we have had many discussions within the Avengers, and some members have expressed their support. Of course, there are also some members who hold opposing views, but this is exactly what we need to solve. We cannot ignore any voice. After all, this is to better regulate and protect the behavior of superheroes."

Katherine Wilson breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Tony, this bill is very important to us. We need you to continue to take the lead and ensure that the bill can be smoothly promoted."

Harold Thompson showed a worried expression. "Tony, we are worried that some superheroes may resist the bill, which may lead to some unnecessary conflicts. Do you have any plans to deal with these problems?"

Tony smiled, with a hint of confidence in his eyes. "Harold, this is exactly the problem we are solving. We will communicate and explain more to make every superhero understand the importance of this bill. At the same time, we will also strengthen interaction with the public to let them understand the original intention and significance of the bill."

He paused, and said more firmly, "What we need is not only norms, but also trust. Only norms based on trust can really work."

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Tony arranged a "pleasant itinerary" for the two of them with a confident smile on his face, "Harold, Catherine, I have arranged some special experiences for you. I hope you can have a good time in Stark Tower." After he said that, he pressed the button on the table, and Jarvis' voice rang out.

"Sir, we have arranged the itinerary for the two distinguished guests. They can enjoy all the facilities of Stark Tower, including a private cinema, luxury restaurant, and top-notch gym."

Katherine Wilson and Harold Thompson looked at each other with a hint of surprise and relief on their faces. They thanked Tony for his thoughtful arrangement and then left the meeting room under the guidance of Jarvis.

Tony just breathed a sigh of relief when Jarvis' voice rang out again, "Sir, we have an emergency. A group of superpowered criminals are robbing a bank in the city center."

The virtual screen unfolded in front of Tony, showing the surveillance footage of the city center. A group of superpowered criminals were wreaking havoc in the bank, with various lights flashing in their hands, and they obviously had great power. The bank was surrounded by police cordons, but it was obviously unable to fight against these powerful criminals.

Tony's expression instantly turned serious, "JARVIS, activate the Apocalypse armor."

"Understood, sir." There was a hint of urgency in Jarvis' voice.

Tony stood in the center of the conference room with his arms outstretched. The Apocalypse armor quickly popped out from the secret storage room underground and attached to his body a moment later. Every part of the armor fits Tony's body precisely, and the blue energy light flows on the surface of the armor, making it look particularly majestic and full of technology.

"Jarvis, set the target location and get ready to go." Tony's voice was full of determination and strength.

"The target location has been set and we are ready, sir," Jarvis responded.

Tony nodded, and the armor's visor quickly closed, and a navigation map of the destination appeared on the display screen. He bent down slightly, and the armor's thrusters made a low roar. The next moment, he turned into a stream of light and flew quickly towards the bank in the city center.

Tony flew quickly in the air, the thrusters of the armor made a low roar, and the wind whistled in his ears. His eyes were fixed on the navigation map in front of him, and suddenly, another figure appeared in his sight. It was Andre, who was wearing the combat suit of Super V at the moment. He was flying in the air with an elegant posture, and the air around him seemed to be twisted and flowing under his control.

"Hey, Andre, I didn't expect you to be here too!" Tony greeted through the communication system with a hint of relief in his voice.

"Tony, I rushed here as soon as I saw the emergency. It looks like we're going to fight side by side." Andre's voice sounded in the headset with a hint of excitement.

The two quickly adjusted their flight posture and moved forward side by side. Andre's telekinesis made him look particularly light and graceful when flying in the air, while Tony's Apocalypse armor was full of mechanical power and a sense of technology.

They flew over the bank in the city center and saw the chaotic scene below. The criminals were destroying the bank wantonly, and the police cordon seemed weak and fragile in front of them.

"Let's teach them a lesson." Tony smiled and descended quickly, followed closely by Andre.

Tony took the lead in launching the attack. He swooped down from the air, and the energy cannon of the armor quickly aimed at one of the criminals, emitting a strong blue beam. The criminal was caught off guard and was hit by the energy cannon. The whole person was knocked out and hit the wall of the bank hard, losing the ability to fight.

Andre spread his arms in the air, and his telekinesis formed an invisible force, lifting the two criminals and throwing them heavily to the ground. His movements were graceful and precise, and the power of telekinesis made him seem at ease in the battle.

The criminals reacted quickly and began to counterattack. One of them had the power of fire, and his hands were ablaze with flames, spraying flames at Tony. Tony quickly adjusted his posture, and the energy shield of the armor was deployed to block the flame attack.

Another criminal had the ability to manipulate metal. He controlled the metal fragments on the ground to form countless sharp blades, which flew towards Andre. Andre's eyes were stern, and his telekinesis quickly formed a barrier to block these metal blades. Then he swung his hand back, and his telekinesis shot the blades back, hitting the criminal and beating him back.

Tony continued his offensive, his armor quickly analyzing the abilities and weaknesses of each criminal, and the energy cannons in his hands kept firing, knocking down criminals one after another. His movements were swift and precise, and each strike was powerful and destructive.

Andre used telekinesis to control several criminals in the air at the same time, and then used telekinesis to knock them into each other, causing them to scream. The criminals had no power to fight back in front of his telekinesis and were knocked to the ground one after another.

Tony was hovering in the air, and in front of him were the knocked-down superpower criminals and the chaotic scene they created. He was suddenly shocked and confused - why are there more and more superpower criminals recently? Is it some new genetic drug circulating on the black market? Or is there an organization behind all this?

Tony frowned slightly, his inner doubts making him unable to calm down. He looked across the battlefield and saw the criminals who were knocked down. Some of them could control fire, some could control metal, and some had various super powers. These powers were extremely destructive, but these criminals had no sense of responsibility and only used these powers to commit crimes.

"Perhaps, we should let the army or the police deal with these superpower criminals." Tony said to himself. He suddenly had a bold idea - what would happen if everyone had superpowers?

This idea spread rapidly in his mind and became clearer and clearer. He imagined a future where everyone had some form of superpower, and everyone could achieve their maximum potential in their own field. Perhaps the world would become more fair because of this, and everyone would have the ability to protect themselves and no longer need to rely on others.

Tony's mind raced as he imagined a future where superpowers were no longer a privilege for a few, but a power that everyone could possess. Children learned how to control and use their superpowers in school, adults used their superpowers to improve efficiency at work, and the elderly enjoyed the convenience and comfort of superpowers in their later years. Even the military and police could have superpowers so that they could better protect the public and fight crime.

The future he envisioned was full of infinite possibilities, where everyone could become stronger and more confident because of their superpowers, and society would become more harmonious and safer. Tony's eyes sparkled, as if he had seen a whole new world, a future where superpowers were common.

However, Tony quickly came to his senses and realized the complexity and potential dangers of this idea. What would be the consequences if everyone in the world had superpowers? The abuse of superpowers might cause more chaos and conflicts, social order might be disrupted, and even more superpowered criminals might appear. Are people really ready to accept and control these powers? Will the distribution of superpowers cause new inequalities and disputes?

Tony's mind flashed one question after another, and his thoughts gradually calmed down. Although this idea is tempting, it is also full of risks and challenges. He can't make such a decision easily, and needs more time and research to weigh the pros and cons.

He looked down at the city below, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Perhaps the real answer is not to give everyone superpowers, but to find a better way to regulate and manage these powers and ensure that they are used properly.

But, maybe it's time to see my good friend again.