Marvel Administrative Officer

Chapter 114
Pentagon, Northern Command offices.

As soon as Jack walked into the office, he saw General Hardaway sitting upright with a serious face. He immediately stepped forward and said:

"How are you doing recently? Your Excellency the General."

"If Tony doesn't make some new inventions, my life is not bad. As Tony's friend, you should remind him not to cross the bottom line..."

Hardaway's words reveal his dissatisfaction with Tony. After all, Tony killed a Northern Command fighter plane not long ago.

"General, it was an accident..." Jack quickly explained.

"Accident? Of course it was an accident! Otherwise, Tony should have been tried by the court long ago.

Okay... Jack, you don't need to explain to him.

I know you are a busy person, what can I do here? "

Hardaway is a traditional soldier with a more straightforward language style.

Jack considered the language for a while, and said: "In view of the series of chaos in Los Angeles, I suggest to the President to set up a quick response force in New York..."

Before Jack could finish speaking, Hardaway interrupted him: "Army? I thought this was the prerogative of the military...or do you think the Northern Command and the National Guard cannot protect the security of the homeland?"

Faced with Hardaway's questioning, Jack explained in detail:
"Your Excellency, today, do you think that if an accident breaks out in a big city like Los Angeles or New York, does the military have the ability to respond quickly?"

Hardaway replied without thinking: "Of course!"

"Okay, general, please don't lie to yourself, have you found out the enemy who used the gunship to bomb Los Angeles?"

Jack couldn't help but grumble.

"That's the job of the FBI..."

Jack was annoyed for a while when he saw the old general who didn't pay attention and shirked his responsibilities.

The U.S. military has always been an independent whole. Although the president is nominally the supreme commander of the three armed forces and has the power to appoint the secretary of defense, everyone knows that this is only a symbolic meaning...

The real power in the army is the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that is, the stubborn and conservative generals like Hardaway!
To deal with them, words can not play a big role.

Jack had no choice but to use his trump card: "General, don't you want to know who the commander I recommend to the president is?"

Hardaway sneered disdainfully, "Jack, I must remind you that there will be no quick reaction force, and there will be no commander..."

"What if the commander is Captain America Steve Rogers?"

Hadaway was stunned for a moment, and then showed fierce eyes:
"You shouldn't make fun of the captain!"

Jack stood up, pressed his hands on the desk, moved forward, stared at Hardaway, and said:

"Your Excellency, Captain Rogers is not dead. I have sufficient evidence to prove that he is frozen near the Arctic Circle at the moment. The President and I have sent personnel to search and rescue..."

In order to increase his persuasiveness, Jack put on the tiger skin of "President" without hesitation.

Sure enough, Hardaway's eyes revealed an incredible luster, and he asked tremblingly:
"Is what you said true?"

"It's true, I swear by my name."

Hadaway received an affirmative answer, stood up excitedly, and couldn't help but mutter:

"I knew he wouldn't die so easily,"

After about 2 minutes, Hardaway restrained his excitement and continued:
"If the captain is the commander, I have no objection to the establishment of the rapid reaction force, he will be the right person to deserve it."

Jack was happy. He suggested Captain America to be the commander of the rapid reaction force, but he hoped that the US team, as Hydra's nemesis, would increase its combat power to ensure that he could destroy Hydra as soon as possible...

By the way, add some blockage to the arrogant S.H.I.E.L.D.!
But I didn't expect that the Captain America brand was so easy to use. Just looking at Hardaway's expression, this is definitely the captain's fan.

As the saying goes, advantages don’t have to be wasted, Jack hurriedly said:
"Although we have confirmed the approximate location of the captain, it is not easy to find him because of the long time..."

Hadaway was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Do you need my help?"

Jack was waiting for this sentence, and he immediately replied: "Of course! If the navy can be dispatched, I believe the search and rescue work will be carried out faster, and the captain will be able to see the light of day earlier."

Hardaway's expression suddenly turned cold, he tapped his fingers on the desk, thought for a long time, and then slowly replied:

"I will send someone to contact you, but this must be done by Northern Command."

Jack's heart was shocked, and he secretly thought that he was stupid, how could Hardaway give the credit to the navy for saving Captain America, even though they were all from the US military, there was still a competitive relationship inside.

After thinking this through, Jack nodded in response.

But this also reminded Jack, "Your Excellency, as far as I know, there is another organization looking for Captain Rogers."

"Who are they?" Hardaway asked.

"Directorate of Homeland Strategic Defense Attack and Logistics Support."

Hardaway sneered, and said indifferently: "An organization that does not belong to the United States has any qualifications to search and rescue Captain America. This is simply nonsense. I will go to see Pierce and let them take back their claws!
I will tell everyone that Captain America is an American first and a soldier second! "

Jack chuckled. This trip to Washington was very fruitful. I believe that with the double attack of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the US team, Hydra may no longer have the energy to target Tony and himself.

Then Jack talked about Obaday's issue again, and Hardaway made it clear that the Pentagon would stand on the side of Tony and Jack...

Obadai became a military outcast!

Farewell to General Hardaway, Jack visited the Attorney General and the Federal Justice...

It wasn't until nightfall that Jack returned to New York on Tony's private jet.

Finally lying on his own bed, Jack sighed for a while...

The trip to Los Angeles, which was originally driven by curiosity, caused a lot of trouble, and the New York congressional election was imminent... Jack felt deeply exhausted.

After a night's rest, Jack came to the New World Building in Hell's Kitchen early in the morning, where his new campaign office is located.

Just as Jack sat down, the secretary, Karen Paige, hurried in with a stack of documents in her arms. Because she walked too fast, the documents were scattered all over the floor...

Jack couldn't help frowning, the secretary's taboo is recklessness!
"Boss, these are the materials needed for the campaign." Karen put down the documents panting, then turned around to pick up the scattered documents.

Looking at the messy files on the desktop, they have not been sorted out at all, they are headless and disorderly...

Jack randomly picked up one, glanced at it, then threw the file away,

"Karen, what's going on with all this? The election is a month away, and that's all you brought me?"

"boss……"

Before Karen had time to explain, Jack had already stood up, and he said directly:
"I'm going to the mutant support club now. I hope that when I come back, I will see the information I need! Karen, you only have one chance."

After speaking, Jack lifted his legs and left the office.

Jack walked quickly, and he felt that if he stayed for a second longer, he couldn't help but fire the secretary who was still satisfied.

Because of Karen's mistake, Jack's schedule was disrupted, which made him have a very bad feeling, which was not relieved until he walked into the mutant support club.

As the first mutant support club...

The New York Mutant Support Club has the most comfortable living environment, the most luxurious training equipment, the largest number of registered members, and the most troublesome affairs... but Cheney has arranged everything in an orderly manner.

In a sense, the two elites that Jenny first introduced to Jack have played a huge role in Jack's current career.

In Cheney's cramped office, Jack paced back and forth,
"Cheney, you should choose a bigger office for yourself. You are too wronged here."

Cheney poured tea with a smile, "Boss, I think this is very good.

I've heard what happened in Los Angeles, thank God you're safe. "

Jack waved his hand and said with a smile: "Actually, I have been hiding in the armor and haven't experienced too much danger."

"I believe it was a wonderful encounter. Know what the New York papers call you?"

Cheney didn't have the habit of showing off, he continued: "They call you Iron Man, the first superhero of the new century after Captain America..."

Jack laughed loudly. This was a ridiculous thing for him. After wandering around in Los Angeles, he actually became Iron Man. Tony's way seemed to be blocked by himself.

What should the future Tony be called?
iron Man?

Doesn't sound as handsome as Iron Man.

However, Iron Man is destined to be only a flash in the pan. Although being a superhero is very satisfying, Jack prefers to be a politician hiding behind the scenes.

Jack took a sip of his tea and started to talk about the business: "Cheney, how many alpha-level mutants do we have in our mutant support across the country?"

Cheney took out a list and handed it to Jack, explaining:

"Currently there are 11 alpha-level mutants on record, and 5 of them are key observation targets..."

Jack nodded.

The so-called key observation objects are mutants who can be completely used by Jack.

Five people, not yet half of all the alpha mutants, made Jack a little disappointed, but he knew in his heart that Cheney had put in all his efforts, so he couldn't be more demanding.

"After Frank comes back, let these five people train with Frank..." Jack arranged.

Cheney showed embarrassment: "Boss, as far as I know, Frank is not interested in mutants, he still likes American soldiers more..."

Jack smiled, obviously Cheney misunderstood his intention, he opened his mouth to explain:

"I have no intention of incorporating mutants into Frank's team. After these five people receive training, they will form the new X-Men with Blink and Torrent. They will become the signature of Hell's Kitchen!"

Cheney suddenly realized, "I know what to do."

Jack nodded in satisfaction. He admired Cheney's comprehension and execution ability, which saved him a lot of effort.

Looking at the former secretary Cheney, Jack suddenly thought of the current secretary Karen, so he asked:
"Is there anything unusual about Karen recently?"

Cheney was taken aback, and it took a while before he said, "She's in a relationship with Matthew Murdoch."

Jack was in a mess in the wind, what and what, how did these two people get together?
Seeing the complex expression on the boss's face, Cheney quickly explained: "When we were promoting the boss's reputation, Karen was in charge of the Foundation for the Disabled in Hell's Kitchen, and Matthew is blind..."

The rest of Jack doesn't need to listen at all. Although his cousin is blind, he is so attractive to beautiful women. It is not surprising that he can handle Karen, but with this level of relationship, Karen is no longer Suitable to be your own secretary.

"I remember that Karen is a law graduate, let her go to Xavier Technology as a legal consultant, and help me find a secretary by the way." Jack ordered.

Cheney nodded. He had expected in his heart that as long as he exposed the relationship between Karen and Matthew, the cautious boss would never keep Karen, but it was a good arrangement to be able to work for Xavier Technology Company.

After finishing the affairs of the Mutant Support Club, Jack visited the 45th Precinct and Fisk separately, telling his partners that he had returned to New York.

After all this work, it was already eight o'clock in the evening. The exhausted Jack and Elizabeth had a conversation on the phone for a while, and then fell into a deep sleep.

It's just that this night was destined to be a sleepless night. Only three hours later, Jack was woken up by Mark,
San Diego Nursing Home Attacked!

Hearing the news, the sleepy-eyed Jack suddenly woke up...

That was the nursing home where Tony lived before.

At this time, Jack's phone rang, and it was Tony's phone.

"Tony, how are you?"

On the other end of the phone, Tony said hoarsely: "It's Obaday, he drove the Jarvis 1 and attacked the San Diego nursing home."

Jack smiled wryly, this is endless!

However, Jack did not expect that the person who stole Jarvis No. 1 turned out to be Obaday Stan. This "Iron King" seemed unwilling to be a trick, and forced himself to add a play.

Originally he heard that Opadry was missing, but Jack didn't take it seriously. He had already completed the siege of Opadry, lost the support of the military and the government, and Opadry was just a businessman.

When a businessman loses his wealth, he can't make trouble.

Considering Tony's emotional tendencies, Jack did not participate in the extermination of Opadry. He originally planned to let him fend for himself, but he didn't expect Opadry to make a big fuss!

"What about nursing home casualties?" Jack asked.

"3 dead, 17 injured!"

Jack could feel the anger in Tony's tone...

Tony was not a bad person at all, and these people in the nursing home died because of him, which made Tony feel guilty.

"Tony, I'll let Shimmer pick you up right now. Obaday's target is you. He will come to New York soon."

Tony was silent for a moment, and replied: "I will not escape, he is my responsibility!"

"Calm down, Tony, both of your hands are hurt now..."

Jack tried hard to persuade the stubborn "Iron Man".

In the original plot, Tony also managed to defeat the copycat version of "Iron Overlord". Now, Obadai has the more advanced Jarvis No. 1, and Tony's situation is not optimistic...

It's just that Tony didn't listen to persuasion at all, he insisted on facing Obaday head-on...

"Tony, in your current situation, you can't drive the steel mech. You know its power. Ordinary weapons are basically useless against it..."

"No, of course I can't deal with Obady in my current situation, but you can. I will modify the Mark 3, and then you will defeat him..."

Jack was holding the phone, speechless!

Who promised to tough Opadry?

It's dangerous, okay!

Before Jack could refuse, Tony said again: "Don't forget, you are Iron Man now!"

(End of this chapter)