Chapter 1091 Chapter 1087 Firm Rejection (First Update)

Tony Stark was immersed in anxiety along the way. The Joint Command task force and Ross following the convoy made him feel like a thorn in his back. Until he arrived at the underground facility, the shadow of terror still lingered in his mind. He fully realized the determination of Secretary of State Thaddeus E. Ross and why Secretary of State Ross's nickname was "Thunder."

Even after leaving the military and entering politics, Ross's reckless madness remained unchanged. Tony Stark met his old friends under the leadership of several agents or embassy staff. Ross walked arrogantly beside them, followed by a large group of task force members who were armed and under his command.

The task force escorted him and Tony Stark upstairs and across a pedestrian bridge to their destination.

Due to his many years of connections in the military, the Ministry of Defense granted him the title of deputy commander for this operation, allowing him to temporarily mobilize armed forces at NATO military bases in Germany. Since the last Latvinian expansion war directly attacked the NATO military base in Poland, many US troops who were hit were withdrawn from Germany. Secretary of State Ross has the authority to mobilize the largest number of US troops in Germany since World War II. How much it can actually mobilize is unknown, because the level of the US military stationed in Europe is very low, but he at least has the nominal power to decide NATO's military affairs.

"Let me talk to him first." Tony Stark stopped in front of the conference room and adjusted his collar. "I think I can convince him."

Secretary of State Ross opened the conference room door without hesitation and walked in, leaving the task force and Tony Stark outside. In the conference room, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Sharon Carter and Natasha Romanoff had been chatting for a long time. Sharon Carter was an observer who understood the progress of the negotiations on behalf of the CIA. Natasha Romanoff Romanoff was motivated entirely by friendship and affection for the Avengers. But she also knew that the split of the Avengers was an inevitable trend, so she did not chat in the same brisk tone as Sharon Carter.

"I said I would provide you with an office, not a prison cell." Secretary of State Ross said to them as soon as they walked in. "And, do me a favor, stay here and don't run around."

Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson immediately shut up and said nothing. Tony Stark angrily pushed open the door and barged in, startling everyone else.

The four people who were originally staying in the conference room now saw clearly the group of soldiers with live ammunition outside the conference room. Natasha Romanov's sharp eyes discovered that the armbands of those soldiers belonged to the U.S. Joint Command. The arrival of these soldiers in Germany means that this is the final decision of the Department of Defense and the White House, and all Avengers must sign the "Sokovia Accords." Natasha Romanoff gave Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson a look that said this was going to be difficult.

"I warned you, this is what's worse," Natasha Romanoff whispered to Steve Rogers. As early as the Vienna bombings, she called Steve Rogers to persuade him not to act impulsively. But Steve couldn't suppress his emotions after seeing the news, so he chased him to Romania at the time.

"At least he's still alive." Steve shook his head, "That's the most important thing."

Natasha couldn't understand what he was feeling, and neither could Tony Stark. Stark pretended not to care and walked to the conference table, pulled out a chair and sat down. "Lieutenant Colonel Rhodes is supervising the aftermath. Don't cause any more trouble while we deal with this matter." He said, "Let us resolve this matter smoothly, Okay?"

"I remember he was a colonel," Sam Wilson interjected.

"Something happened, and he is now a lieutenant colonel." Tony Stark avoided talking about what happened in New York, and did not explain to others that the reason why Rhodes was demoted was entirely because after New York was shot down, He was seen briefly interacting with his enemies. Although Colonel Rhodes repeatedly stated that he did not disclose secrets, he had to be demoted due to political reasons. Tony Stark turned to Secretary of State Ross and said, "Can I talk to them alone?"

"No, you talk to me alone." Secretary of State Ross left the meeting room with Tony Stark with a cold face. Tony Stark returned alone a few minutes later. "Secretary of State Ross wants to sue you, and I have to give him an answer." Tony Stark took a deep breath and tried to calm down the irritability in his heart. "I hope this result is correct, because Ross does not represent a people."

"The shield isn't coming back, is it??"

"Strictly speaking, it's government property." Natasha nodded at Sam, "So is your aircraft."

"This is too cruel!" Sam couldn't help complaining. Until Natasha Romanoff reminded him that the aircraft itself was an experimental product that Sam had stolen from the military base. If the US government was willing, Sam's crimes would go beyond that. After remembering what happened, Sam Wilson shut his mouth obediently.

"At least it's warmer here than in prison." Tony Stark shrugged unconvincingly, "Follow me, you'll want to see this."

Tony Stark invited Steve Rogers to the command center separated by a wall, where they could see through the completely soundproof glass wall the hundreds of screens neatly arranged on the other side of the room, dozens of which displayed This is the scene inside this underground facility, with many workers surrounding these complex monitoring equipment like flies surrounding carrion. Steve Rogers watched intently as several screens shot Bucky Barnes of the Winter Soldier from different angles. Tony Stark briefly left for a moment and when he came back, he walked away deliberately. Steve Rogers In front of him, he said in a tone like a child showing off a new toy, "Do you want to see something interesting? I found this in dad's files."

He pulled out a set of pens. "Roosevelt used these two pens when he signed the Lend-Lease Act in 1941. He extended a helping hand to his allies when they needed help most."

But Steve Rogers didn't want to listen to his story. He had personally experienced that war, and after later learning, he also knew who the ultimate beneficiary of that war was. At that time, in order to fight against Nazi Germany, the turbulent union of workers in the United States agreed to temporarily suspend the strike movement and join the military production line to produce armaments with all their strength. However, entrepreneurs and factory owners in the United States at that time still chose to continue their exploitative behavior and made a lot of money with the help of the war that broke out. Howard Stark always believed that technology was a tool to make life better, so he Didn't join this carnival. This is why Steve Rogers was so dissatisfied with Tony Stark's production of weapons and equipment during the Battle of New York, because in his eyes Tony Stark completely violated Howard Stark's wishes and ideals. .

Steve Rogers said dryly, "Some would say this bill puts us in a war."

"If it weren't for these two pens, you wouldn't be here. How do you say that?"

Stark wanted to give him the pen and talk about how important the document it signed was. Steve Rogers knew that others might be flattered by his attempt at persuasion, but Steve was unmoved. He knew he wouldn't do it, and he wasn't going to sign the agreement because he didn't trust the Sokovia Accords to bring peace and unity - the Sokovia Accords were a tool that could be used to judge others. , this tool must be in the hands of trustworthy people, but Steve Rogers does not trust the US government because the US government has failed him more than once.

So Steve Rogers changed the subject.

He and Tony Stark talked about Pepper Potts, Howard Stark's past, and Tony Stark's resemblance. It was a very pleasant conversation, both immersed in memories of the past. However, as time passed, reality finally came to them with the footsteps of the minute hand.

"Sign it. Then what you did before is not illegal. Barnes will be transferred to an American psychological treatment center, not a court in The Hague or a prison in Wakanda, I guarantee you."

"I'm sorry, Tony. It's not just because of Bucky, but because of the nature of the Sokovia Accords." Steve Rogers picked up a pen, "I can't sign this agreement, I can't violate my conscience .I have fought for justice in the past and I will fight for justice in the future."

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