Beauty Man: Infinite Possession

Chapter 649
"Sorry, James, if I'd caught the problem sooner after hanging up."

Washington, Military Hospital.

Tony looked at his friend lying on the hospital bed, with a somewhat remorseful expression on his face.

If he had been able to pay more attention to James' mission before, maybe the whole thing would not have happened.

"It's not your fault, Tony."

Seeing Tony's remorseful expression, James shook his head on the hospital bed.

More than half of the bones were shattered, and it was a miracle that he survived.

"I'm a soldier, and every time I put on War Machine and go out on a mission, I'm ready to sacrifice."

"At least, the worst didn't happen and I'm still alive, although it's not that good."

On the hospital bed, James shook his head, downplaying the bad condition of his body in a pretendingly relaxed tone.

"I'll make you stand up again, James, I promise."

In this regard, Tony pulled the corner of his mouth to reveal a very reluctant smile, and said firmly.

Looking at Tony with a serious face in front of the hospital bed, James raised his arm with difficulty, and Tony, who was watching his movements, hurriedly reached out to hold his palm.

"Maybe we're all wrong, Tony."

"I originally thought that the decision on the registration bill was too hasty, but the mission of California made me understand that many battles are doomed, and the strength of the grotesque people has become an issue that cannot be ignored, even without my this time. The mission, the battle between humans and weirdos will eventually happen, not only weirdos, but also the problem of superheroes, not everyone is as lucky as me to survive, maybe it's time to make a decision Yes, Tony..."

"..."

Feeling the power coming from James' palm, Tony's expression was a little silent.

……

"Whoo~"

Coming out of James' ward, Tony let out a long sigh of relief, and put on the sunglasses in his hand to cover his confused eyes.

Before the hospital bed, the conversation of his friend James caused a great touch in Tony's heart.

"I'm sorry, Mr Tony Stark."

In the silence, a gentle voice spoke slowly from behind Tony.

Turning his head, he saw Charles controlling the wheelchair appearing.

"That's not what our Brotherhood of Weird People wants."

After meeting Tony's eyes under the sunglasses, Charles said in a sorry tone.

"I don't think this is the place for you, Charles, or the Professor."

His eyes glanced at the unmanned wheelchair under Charles, and Tony frowned tightly under the sunglasses. He noticed that with Tony's appearance, the entire hospital seemed to have lost its voice in an instant.

"I have come here to seek peace, Mr. Tony Stark."

Facing Tony's vaguely hostile attitude, Charles in the wheelchair still maintained his rational and gentle appearance.

"Everything that happened in California made me understand that human beings are afraid and incomprehensible of weird people, even though we come from human beings, but this incomprehension breeds war and hostility, especially under the policy of the federal government. The hostility towards the grotesque man is becoming more and more obvious."

"If this hostility is allowed to grow, it will eventually become a disaster, and you and I both know that there won't be any winners in this war, whether it's weird people or humans."

"So, what is your purpose, don't tell me that you just came to me to complain."

The arc reactor on the clothes on his chest made a faint, undetectable hum. Tony looked at Charles in the wheelchair, but the expression on his face did not relax a bit.

"I want a promise, Mr. Tony Stark, a place for a grotesque."

"In exchange, I can support the signing of the Superhero Registration Act on behalf of some eccentrics who yearn for peace."

"You should say these things to the federal government instead of me."

Hearing Charles open his mouth to express his attitude towards the registration bill, Tony's eyes under the sunglasses changed, but he still spoke.

"I don't trust the federal government, which doesn't take a friendly stance on grotesques."

Events in California had a huge impact among the grotesques.

It was precisely because of this that fierce voices began to appear inside the weird man.

"How can you be sure that I support the registration bill?"

After staring at Charles' face in the wheelchair for a long time, Tony asked.

"I can see the confusion in your heart at the moment, Mr. Tony Stark, but I can also see your final decision from this confusion."

Facing Tony's questioning, Charles raised his head and looked at him.

In the wheelchair, Charles' eyes seemed to be able to see into his heart through the eyes under Tony's sunglasses.

……

"How's it going, I mean...James."

Avengers Building, because of the problem of the Weird Brotherhood, members of the Avengers rarely gathered together.

"It sucks, but at least he's alive."

Hearing Natasha's question, Tony shook his head, trying to pull the corners of his mouth to make his expression look a little more relaxed.

"Can you tell me about that guy?"

"Eric, the specific name is unknown, as is the identity information."

Hearing Tony's words, Natasha moved her fingers quickly on the keyboard, and soon some intelligence information about Eric appeared in front of the Avengers.

"However, it is certain that the other party is a member of the Weird Man. It first appeared in a small town in Mexico. Its ability seems to have a certain relationship with metal. It can control the metal to launch an attack. People in the meeting call it Magneto."

When it came to the title of Magneto, Natasha glanced at Tony subconsciously. The ability Eric showed was obviously very restrained to Tony.

The latter has a silent expression on his face.

"All of this is because of the actions of the military. They tried to kill the weird people of the Brotherhood of Weird People. I know that General Ross is involved in this."

Frowning tightly, Captain America Steve spoke.

Judging from the information currently held by the Avengers, the whole incident originated from the actions of the American military against the Brotherhood of Weird People.

"Someone has been injured, even killed, Captain."

Steve's vague display of duty to the military unexpectedly touched Tony's heart, especially since he had just visited a seriously injured friend from the hospital.

"Same goes for Weird Man."

"Sometimes, I really hate the kindness you show, Captain."

Tony took a deep look at Steve and said at the same time.

"Perhaps we should turn our attention back to Magneto."

Aware of the tit-for-tat situation between Tony and Steve, Banner pushed his glasses, and then spoke softly.

After receiving the eye signal from Banner, Natasha also opened her mouth in cooperation.

"Currently, Eric's whereabouts are unknown. However, according to some intelligence clues, he seems to be looking for the existence of some weird people. Judging from the information of these weird people and the weird people he has contacted, they are all dangerous and even extreme. Obviously, the other party's purpose is not simple."

"Obviously, time in California, not only caused casualties, but also stimulated Eric. If such a dangerous weirdo is allowed to continue to operate, it will cause more damage than just the weirdo shelter in California. No, but all of America."

Hearing the information given by Natasha, Tony frowned, and scanned Eric's gloomy face in the photo in front of him.

"Continue to track Magneto's intelligence, and notify me immediately if you find anything."

……

Avengers Tower, underground base.

A large number of people are busy responding to various disasters and dangers. In the cabin, steel armors are awakened, and under the control of Ultron, they go to the place where the danger occurs to perform tasks.

"Perhaps we should have a serious talk, Captain."

Among them, Tony found Steve, and said to Captain America seriously.

"If it's what was said in the mansion just now, I apologize, Tony."

Stopping the punching action in his hands, Steve wiped the sweat off his face, held the sandbag in front of him and turned to look at Tony who appeared at the door, panting slightly.

"Sometimes I'm really not very pleasing."

"I understand, and you're right."

In this regard, Tony shrugged his shoulders and took the initiative.

"Regardless of James' situation, this time the military's actions against the Brotherhood of Weird People are indeed negotiable, and it can even be said to be self-inflicted."

Walking into the training ground, Tony's eyes swept over the tense muscles on Steve's body, and he continued to speak.

"However, it is undeniable that although the military's approach is full of criticism, perhaps they also have their own reasons for having to carry out this operation."

"This time they're facing the grotesque, but next time, I don't want the Avengers and the military to appear in this scene one day, because it will represent a complete break between the Avengers and the American government."

Although Tony's description was euphemistic, Steve already understood the meaning of his words.

"So, you're here for the Registration Act."

"This is just an opinion. It is obvious that the current federal government has a biased stance on superheroes. Perhaps the signing of the registration bill can cool down the escalating situation. This is just a slight compromise. That's all."

"It's not just a compromise, Tony."

However, facing Tony's tactful persuasion, Steve shook his head silently.

He looked directly into Tony's eyes and said solemnly.

"Obviously, the implementation of the Registration Act will cause all supernatural beings to become weapons of the American government. We will lose our freedom and become weapons and tools to obey orders. I have felt this way before. Believe me, this is not a good thing Experience."

"Perhaps, all of this is just your conjecture, Captain."

"Sorry, Tony, I can't do this."

Shaking his head silently, Steve's position is very firm.

"Didn't you think about what kind of results such a struggle will bring, Captain? It is very likely that someone will die because of it."

"If someone dies because of it, then it's more proof that the Registration Act is wrong."

"..."

In the training ground, Tony and Steve stared at each other silently for a long time.

In the end, Tony retreated.

He turned his head, swept the sandbag behind Steve, raised his hand and was quickly wrapped by the nano-robots, launching a shock wave to penetrate the sandbag.

A large amount of fine sand flowed out from the hole where the sandbag was broken, and Tony looked at what the captain said.

"Sometimes, I really smash your good face, Captain."

"I will continue to deal with the federal government."

After venting the anger in his heart, Tony looked at the sandbag that had lost its effect, and turned to Steve.

"Do you want me to replace you with a new sandbag?"

"No need, I've already exercised almost."

In this regard, Steve showed a calm face.

……

"Yes, I understand, but I also express the position of the Avengers. The problem with the Superhero Registration Act. The regulations stipulated in it are too strict for the use of superhero powers. If it cannot be amended, we It's hard to negotiate."

Ended the unsatisfactory conversation with Captain America.

Tony showed a tough attitude in the face of pressure from the military and Congress.

No matter how divided the position on the Superhero Registration Act is within the Avengers, at least when it comes to the outside world.

Tony still respected Steve's idea and showed an opposing attitude.

"Mr. Stark, the President is very dissatisfied with this. If you have read his speech on Twitter, you know that because of the position of the Avengers, we are very passive in Congress."

"So, please also tell our new President, Mr. Congressman, that if he has so much time and energy to tweet, maybe he should focus more on more important things."

Unceremoniously answering the congressman on the phone, Tony hung up the phone and rubbed his frowning brow with his hand.

"Mr. Stark."

And just when Tony had a headache, Ultron's gentle and rational voice began to sound again.

"I have received an unknown video file titled 'Answer'."

"Answer?"

Hearing Ultron's words, Tony couldn't help showing a surprised expression on his face.

"Can you find out where to send the file?"

"Unable to lock, the other party seems to have extremely superb hacking skills, and all traces have been eliminated when the file is transferred, leaving only some obvious springboards."

Hearing that even Ultron couldn't pinpoint the identity of the target who sent the file, Tony began to show a curious look on his face.

"When I open the video, I want to see what the so-called 'answer' is."

Decisively command Ultron to open the video in the file named 'answer'.

"As ordered."

Following Tony's instruction, the video was clicked to enter the playback mode.

(End of this chapter)