Tony Stark was immersed in anxiety along the way. The Joint Command task force and Ross following the convoy made him feel like a light was on his back. Until he arrived at the underground facility, the shadow of terror was still lingering in his mind.
Without going, he fully realized the determination of Secretary of State Thaddeus E. Ross and why Secretary of State Ross's nickname is "Thunder".
Even after leaving the military and entering politics, Ross's reckless madness has not changed. Tony Stark met his old friends under the leadership of several agents or embassy staff, and Ross walked arrogantly beside them.
, followed by a large group of task force members armed with live ammunition and following 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 gave him the title of deputy commander for this operation, allowing him to temporarily mobilize the armed forces in NATO military bases in Germany. Due to the last expansion of Latovinia
The war directly attacked the NATO military base in Poland, so many US troops who were hit were withdrawn from Germany.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 many US troops can actually be mobilized 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 and 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 did it purely out of friendship and feelings for the Avengers. Only
However, 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 their mouths and said nothing. Tony Stark opened the door angrily and broke in, startling everyone else.
The four people who were originally staying in the conference room all 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 US Joint Command. When these soldiers came to Germany, they
Meaning 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 roughly
It means that this matter is difficult to handle.
"I warned you, this is the worse case scenario," Natasha Romanoff whispered to Steve Rogers. She had called Steve Rogers as early as the Vienna bombing to persuade him.
He didn't want to act impulsively. But Steve couldn't restrain his emotions after seeing the news, so he chased him to Romania at that time.
"At least he's still alive." Steve shook his head, "That's the most important thing."
Natasha couldn't understand his feelings, and Tony Stark couldn't understand either. Stark pretended not to care and came 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." He said, "Let's get this resolved smoothly, okay?"
"I remember he was a colonel," Sam Wilson interjected.
"Something happened, 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,
Someone saw him having a brief exchange with the enemy. Although Colonel Rhodes repeatedly stated that he did not reveal secrets, he had to be demoted due to political reasons. Tony Stark turned to Secretary of State Ross and said, "Can
Would you like me to talk to them alone?"
"No, you talk to me alone." Secretary of State Ross said with a cold face, and left the conference room with Tony Stark. A few minutes later, Tony Stark came back alone. "Secretary of State Ross wants to sue you, I
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 Rose does not represent a person."
"The shield is not coming back, right??"
"Strictly speaking, it's government property." Natasha nodded at Sam, "So is your aircraft."
"This is too cruel!" Sam couldn't help but complain. 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 is willing, Sam's
The charges were more than that. After remembering what happened, Sam Wilson obediently shut his mouth.
"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 curtain wall hundreds of screens neatly arranged on the other side of the room, dozens of which displayed
It was a scene in this underground facility, with many workers surrounding these complex surveillance equipment like flies around carrion. Steve Rogers watched attentively as several shots of Bucky Barn in The Winter Soldier were taken from different angles.
On Steve Rogers' screen, Tony Stark briefly left for a while. When he came back, he deliberately walked in front of Steve Rogers and 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 took 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. After subsequent study, he also knew who the ultimate beneficiary of that war was. At that time, in order to fight against Nazi Germany, there was a turmoil in the United States.
The workers' union 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 make huge profits from the outbreak of the war - Howard
Stark has always believed that technology is a tool to make life better, so he did not join the wave of carnival. This is why during the Battle of New York, Steve Rogers asked Tony Stark to produce
The reason why Weapons and Equipment was so dissatisfied was 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 word?"
Stark wanted to give him the pen and talk about how important the documents it signed were. Steve Rogers knew that he was trying to persuade others through this method, and others might be flattered, but Steve Rogers
He didn't do anything about it. He knew he wouldn't do it, 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 use a tool 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 the similarities between Tony Stark and Tony Stark. It was a very pleasant conversation, and both of them were immersed in it.
In the memories of the past. However, as time goes by, reality finally comes to them with the footsteps of the minute hand.
"Sign it. Then what you have done before will not be 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."