"Oh my God! That crazy Grant Ward actually did it!"
Seeing the information constantly scrolling on the news channel, as well as countless celebrities, politicians, and wealthy people who were killed or turned into prisoners, the resurrected Iron Man Tony Stark opened his mouth wide and showed an extremely shocked expression.
Because no one knows better than him that what the other party does is actually equivalent to directly purging the original upper ruling class in human society, which will definitely cause violent social unrest and chaos.
In particular, the stock, financial and securities markets are bound to face an unprecedented collapse.
In addition, manufacturing plants and enterprises will also fall into panic due to the disappearance of the entire board of directors.
As the saying goes, everything has a price.
It would be great to directly cleanse the capital groups whose hands are stained with blood and sin, but how to fill the void left by their disappearance is the biggest problem.
You must know that transactions and commerce are an indispensable and important part of any mature civilization.
Although with the current productivity of the earth, it is completely possible for most civilians to live well under the rationing system.
But this is obviously not a long-term solution.
"Calm down, Stark. These evil guys should have died long ago. Eradicating them is definitely a good thing for the entire human race."
Steve Rogers, the American team member who was also resurrected, clearly expressed his support.
As someone who has only half a foot in the realm of gods, he can clearly feel that none of these guys who were arrested can be called innocent.
Especially those who often donate money to charity activities on the surface, all of them are flashing with the black and red camp aura that symbolizes extreme evil.
You don’t need to ask to know that most of these so-called charitable activities are just a cover for them to achieve ulterior motives.
As for secretly, illegal organ trading, human trafficking, forcing children to provide special services for themselves, etc. are all commonplace.
"Of course I know they're not good people.
But the problem is that this is too drastic!
What the People's Federation should do now is to calm people's emotions and try their best to ensure social stability and prevent large-scale unrest.
But Grant Ward did the exact opposite.
What exactly does he want to do?
Do you really want to imitate Julius Caesar and become a lifelong dictator?"
Tony Stark's tone was filled with intense concern.
Because this is equivalent to a military coup to a certain extent.
However, Grant Ward was originally a member of the highest decision-making level of the People's Federation, so legally he did have the authority to issue such an order.
After all, the incriminating evidence that was released is all true.
Even following formal legal procedures is enough to sentence them all to death.
You must know that since the concept of soul currency was introduced, the abolition of the death penalty movement, which was originally popular around the world, has completely changed from human rights, which originally occupied the moral high ground, to a street rat that everyone shouted to beat.
Especially the media, which is controlled by capital, has made a 180-degree turn in its attitude almost overnight, with the speed of change of attitude being the fastest in the world.
The reason is also very simple.
The capital giants behind the media urgently need souls in exchange for the advanced technology of Baator Hell, as well as various treasures that can cure diseases, slow down aging, and even extend their lifespan.
In some areas, there were even harsh sentences for misdemeanors, and a large number of uneducated blacks and Latinos who could only join gangs on the streets were planned to be slaughtered like livestock coming out of the gate.
In addition, with the help of some mercenaries from the ninth level of Baator Hell, some bureaucrats of the People's League will encourage local governments to confiscate the bodies of executed prisoners and smuggle them to Baator Hell to sell them to those on death row.
Demons, demons and necromancers earn "foreign currency".
In short, as the connections between the two sides become more and more frequent and closer, even many gray and even black industries are constantly being upgraded, and the overall situation presents a scene of vigorous vitality and competition among all things.
Iron Man is now very worried that after the end of this purge, the relationship with the ninth level of Baator Hell will deteriorate.
You must know that they paid a huge price and took great pains to establish various trading channels.
Especially those scarce materials related to magic and supernatural powers, there is simply no other way to obtain them.
"Tony, our Stark Industries will not be affected, right?"
Pepper Potts had a nervous and worried look on her face.
After all, this was a major purge of the entire ruling class and capital interest groups. She knew many of the families and had good personal relationships with them.
But now, these formerly high-ranking masters are either reduced to prisoners awaiting trial, or they are exterminated directly because they tried to resist arrest.
Yes, you read that right, it means annihilating the family rather than simply killing them.
Because the people responsible for this capture operation are the Legion of Astartes and the elite team of Hydra.
The weapons used by the former are bolters, meltaguns, and disintegration weapons, which are designed to deal with the most brutal space wars.
If the terrifying power is affected at all, it may not even be able to leave a body, let alone a life.
Therefore, once the fire is fired, it is basically impossible to leave any survivors, and the entire building will often be razed to the ground. Even the pets, cockroaches and rats inside must be buried with their owners.
As for the elite operations team under Hydra, they believe in achieving the goal by any means necessary and do not care about the issue of accidental injury or not.
In their eyes, this was a military operation organized to seize supreme power.
Therefore, every target on the list is an enemy or potential enemy, and a heavy blow must be struck to ensure that no one can escape, otherwise there will definitely be big trouble in the future.
Because they are guided by such extreme ideas, their behavior is similar to that of the Tribunal and the Assassin's Tribunal in the Warhammer universe.
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At present, the number of firefights mentioned in the report alone has reached more than 50, and the death list has reached a terrifying four-digit figure.
As a member who has just stepped into this circle, how could Pepper Potts not be nervous and afraid?
But Tony Stark shrugged his shoulders indifferently and comforted: "Don't worry, Grant Ward and Hydra won't touch me.
Because I am fundamentally different from them.
Stark Industries Group is the enterprise that invests the most in scientific and technological research and development on the entire planet, and has the highest output results and conversion rate.
And there is no criminal evidence or black material at all.
What's more, my current identity is still a hero who fights to the last moment for mankind.
If nothing else happens, they will take the initiative to contact me soon."
The words have not yet been spoken!
An aircraft that can only operate in low-Earth orbit parked in front of the window of the Avengers headquarters.
Before anyone could react to what was happening, the originally closed floor-to-ceiling windows opened automatically, and a black officer walked out and said hello with a smile.
"Hey, Tony, long time no see. You look good and you don't seem to be affected by your previous death, right?"
"James? Oh my god! Look at your new uniform. Could it be that you have been promoted again?"
Iron Man walked straight up and gave the other person a warm hug.
You don't need to ask to know that the visiting black officer is none other than his former friend in the military, Colonel Rhodes.
However, he did not obtain the steel armor and become a war machine as he originally did. Instead, after the establishment of the People's Federation, he was directly incorporated into it and became a senior officer.
Later, due to some reasons, he was recruited by Hydra to become the person in charge of the equipment and logistics procurement department. He mainly contacted technology companies and arms dealers with strong R&D, manufacturing and transformation capabilities, such as Tony Stark.
But today, he was wearing a military uniform with a military rank of at least general. Anyone who is not blind would know that he must have been promoted.
Rhodes also enthusiastically hugged this friend with a genius mind and responded with a smile: "That's right! I have left the logistics department and been officially appointed as the chief of staff of the 17th Landing Operations Corps."
"So you're here today just to show off your new uniform and new position to me? Or do you want me to throw a party for you to celebrate?"
Iron Man teased with a wicked smile.
As we all know, any party he holds must be indispensable for two things.
The same is a variety of expensive drinks, and the other is a large number of beauties wearing sexy and cool clothes.
Especially the latter, even after establishing a relationship with Pepper Potts, he is still like this, but he will no longer fool around with these party beauties.
Rhodes quickly waved his hand: "No, please don't.
This is not why I came all the way.
I believe you have seen the news reports on TV, right?
To tell you the truth, the leader has decided to reorganize the People's Federation into the Human Empire and establish a complete centralized system.
From now on, rich people's games like political donations, revolving doors, voting, and charitable donations will all be banned.
But the land, resources and privileges previously obtained by Stark Industries can be retained.
In addition, the leader wants to meet you and talk to you face to face about the future of human civilization."
"Leader? Are you referring to Grant Ward?"
Tony Stark raised his eyebrows in disbelief.
Just from this title and the human empire, he could judge the huge political ambition of this young Hydra leader.
Rhodes shook his head pretending to be mysterious: "No, the leader is only temporarily using Grant Ward's body.
His greatness and selflessness, as well as his unfathomable wisdom and thoughts, can only be understood after you see him in person.
Believe me, he is the perfect ruler that mankind has always expected, and he will definitely be able to lead us to build a strong and prosperous civilization, and even conquer the entire galaxy and even the entire universe."
Seeing the admiration and fanaticism on his former friend's face, Iron Man felt a cold air rushing directly from the soles of his feet to his forehead. He immediately and calmly cast several detection spells, trying to figure out whether the other party was under magic.
Controlled, or brainwashed.
But the results were all negative.
Rhodes was neither controlled by any magic nor brainwashed, and all reactions came from the most sincere emotions in his heart.
To put it in another way that is easier to understand, it is that he was overwhelmed by a person's strong personality charm and developed a fanatical admiration for him.
This situation is also reflected in many famous people in history.
For example, Napoleon, who could make soldiers and armies immediately switch sides with just a speech on the battlefield, or the failed art student who drove the whole of Germany crazy and was better at painting on maps than painting on canvas.
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What these people have in common is that they have a strong personality that is difficult to describe in words.
Anyone who comes into contact with it will be infected unknowingly, and will willingly sacrifice everything for it, even the most precious life.
What made Tony Stark even more unbelievable was the sentence "The leader just borrowed Grant Ward's body."
You must know that after this coup and the great purge, this young Hydra leader has become a veritable dictator, controlling the highest power of the Earth government.
If he is controlled by unknown creatures of unknown origin, it will be a terrible disaster for the entire human civilization.
Thinking of this, Iron Man took a deep breath and asked, "Who is the leader you are talking about?"
"If you really want to know, then come with me. And you, Captain."
Rhodes turned his attention to Steve Rogers, who was also curious and vigilant not far away.
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Captain America was obviously stunned.
He remembered clearly that since the end of the last expedition, he had completely fallen out with these people in power.
Normally speaking, judging from the current actions of mankind in starting space colonization, people like him who uphold justice, kindness, and bravery are not only not a help, but also an outright stumbling block.
Because the so-called interstellar colonization is actually not fundamentally different from the Age of Discovery.
Anyone who knows a little bit about that period of history knows what kind of character these navigators, explorers, merchants, pirates and colonists from the European continent were.
It almost brings the selfishness, greed, bloodthirsty, callousness and cruelty of human nature to the extreme.
But it was these dark sides of human nature that enabled them to replace the indigenous peoples of America and Australia to occupy large areas of fertile and resource-rich land, and establish modern world hegemony.
In the same way, when human beings carry out interstellar colonization, they also need these dark sides of human nature to play a role, destroy as many civilizations that occupy precious resources and suitable planets for human habitation as possible, and then take these planets as their own little by little.
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Therefore, Steve Rogers does not feel at all that after the purge and replacement of the ruling class is completed, the top management will change their attitude towards him.
This is determined by interests and objective factors, and does not depend on the will of one or a few people.
"Including you, of course.
The leader said that you represent the noblest and most beautiful character of mankind.
It stands to reason that they should be absorbed into the imperial system and exert their power.
Never regard great leaders as the insects and capital spokesmen who were originally affiliated with the People's Federation.
His mind is as broad as the sea. As long as you are truly for all mankind, he will be willing to listen to your ideas and entrust you with important responsibilities.
Otherwise, why do you think we soldiers would be willing to obey him and follow him?"
When saying these words, Rhodes' tone was full of excitement, pride and pride.
His reaction undoubtedly aroused the curiosity of all the Avengers present.
Even Doctor Strange, who didn't really want to deal with the government, looked extremely surprised.
In this way, under the leadership of Rhodes, people who were interested in the political situation, including Iron Man, Captain America, boarded the spacecraft and flew with him to the direction of the People's Federation headquarters.
After about a few minutes, the aircraft landed on the highest platform.
Through observation, it can be found that the original ordinary guards here have all been replaced by super soldiers wearing golden power mechas and nearly three meters tall.
They are obviously taller and stronger than ordinary Astartes, and the surface of the golden power mecha is decorated with a large number of gorgeous patterns and reliefs, and there is even a wisp of red tassel fluttering in the wind on the helmet.
If the weapons and equipment weren't very advanced, it would even give people the illusion that they were a group of ancient fully armored knights.
"What troops are these? How come I've never heard of them?"
Tony Stark asked in an uncertain tone.
Because through the detector, he could clearly observe that these new varieties of super soldiers were far superior to normal Astartes in terms of bone density, muscle density, nerve conduction speed and strength.
Maybe they can crush the Astartes as easily as they massacre ordinary soldiers.
As a person with the power to freely enter and exit the ninth level of Baator Hell, Iron Man knew very well that there was no such item on the list provided by Zuo Si.
"They are the Forbidden Army created by the great leader through special methods. They are the most perfect and powerful form that humans can achieve. Okay, don't make a fuss and follow me."
Rod held his head high and informed the captain in charge of security work about his identity and purpose, and was then released.
You don't need to ask to know that the Lord of Mankind has begun to copy and build the team that was in the Warhammer Universe, and directly copied the most powerful and terrifying Custodes.
And it is even more powerful and terrifying than the original one. It is an out-and-out killing machine.
Because with the blessing of various technologies and magic collected and developed by Zuo Si from time and space and even the universe, the bio-alchemy technology originally used to create the Forbidden Army has been upgraded countless times.
It also includes the demonic bloodline and Kryptonian genes from the world of Sanctuary.
The Lord of Mankind even felt that if he could ensure that they were not affected by the subspace, he only needed 10,000 of these super-upgraded and strengthened versions of the Imperial Guards to achieve even more glorious results than the Great Crusade.
After all, these new versions of the Imperial Guard not only possess bodies and minds that never tire, but can also draw power from the light of stars, awaken a variety of incredible supernatural magical powers, and even achieve astronomical scales without the use of any external equipment.
flight.
It can be said that there is no shortcoming at all from head to toe.
It is estimated that the only weakness may be the slightly fragile magic resistance.
However, in this universe without the influence of subspace, this small flaw is obviously nothing.
After passing through corridors and tunnels that had been transformed beyond recognition, the group finally arrived at the heavily protected hall deep underground.
When everyone, including Tony Stark, saw the figure sitting on the golden chair, they immediately understood what Rhodes meant by what he said before.
Because no one would think that this man with golden light all over his body is Grant Ward.
Their temperaments, habits, looks and momentum are completely in the same heaven and earth.
"You are finally here."
The Lord of Humanity stood up from his chair, a trace of nostalgia flashed in his eyes.
Because in his opinion, these most outstanding human beings on the earth are just like the sons of the original body he created back then. Although there are various problems, they are undoubtedly very outstanding.
Especially Steve Rogers, who had already half-stepped into the threshold of demigod, he could vaguely see the shadow of Sangres.
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"Who exactly are you? Why do you want to take over Grant Ward's body?"
Doctor Strange was the first to break the silence and asked.
After all, as the Supreme Mage, one of his responsibilities is to prevent dimensional demons and various dangerous creatures from entering the earth.
The terrifying spiritual energy that permeates the Lord of Humanity is no different from the aura of the Dimension Demon God.
"I have had many names, and I have been worshiped like a god.
But now you just need to call me leader or emperor.
Because what I want to do next is to lead mankind to build a huge interstellar empire that spans the entire galaxy.
In another universe, I've already done this once.
By the way, it was Soth who invited me to do this.
So there is absolutely no need for you to worry about what I will do that is harmful to humanity."
The Lord of Mankind did not hide anything and openly showed his identity.
"What?!"
Everyone present was stunned.
Obviously, Zuo Si has forcibly pulled mankind and the earth back from the brink of destruction several times, which is enough to prove that he has no hostility towards mankind.
Just the opposite!
This great demon has been using a whip to drive human civilization to continuously become stronger, and actively expands its power outwards to become a powerful force in the universe.
Only as the number of humans continues to grow and the scope of his rule continues to expand, can he continue to obtain more souls.
Similarly, the originally weak human beings on earth can continue to grow and develop under the protection and help of Zuo Si, using various incredible advanced technologies and magical power to improve productivity and make ordinary people live a better life.
It can be said that both parties have the same interests, although the relationship may not be equal.
The Lord of Humanity smiled and said: "Don't be so surprised.
You should know very well that Soth has the ability to travel through different time, space and universes.
For him, operations like this are nothing.
And I can teach you how to establish an interstellar hegemony and deal with relationships with other alien civilizations.
Don't worry, I won't dwell on Grant Ward for too long.
Once the shelf is put up, I will choose to leave.
Because in another universe, I still have a lot of things to deal with.
Maybe when I complete my mission, I will consider reincarnating into this world to meet you again.
Okay, that’s enough self-introduction and pleasantries, now let’s talk about the system construction of the future human empire…”