American comics: Starting from a copycat arms dealer.

Chapter 144: Hammer Industries Needs a Spokesperson

A week later, Washington.

Today is the day Columbia University announced the resumption of classes.

The new school is located east of the scenic Anacostia Park.

There are only two seven-story teaching buildings, five or six three- or four-story office buildings, and dormitories for teachers and students.

The exterior walls of all the school buildings were not even painted, and looked gray and very simple.

But in today's situation, supplies are so scarce that even cement cannot be bought. Columbia University can only be rebuilt thanks to the large amount of cement and steel bars donated by Umbrella.

It's 9 o'clock sharp in the morning.

Red Brick Square.

The school square is paved entirely with ordinary red square bricks.

On a crude wooden podium.

The new principal, 65-year-old Mr. Cassio, is giving a speech at the opening ceremony.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today is a day to rejoice."

There were less than five hundred teachers and students below the podium.

Columbia University originally had more than 10,000 teachers and students, but after a zombie crisis, only this many are left.

"..Thanks to all sectors of society for their selfless assistance, thanks to Umbrella Corporation for donating a large amount of supplies, and thanks to international companies such as Osborne Group for their donations."

"Next, we would like to invite a distinguished guest to give the final summary of Columbia University's opening ceremony."

The students in the audience, including Pietro who was standing there impatiently with nothing to do, watched a familiar face walk up to the podium.

"Oh my god! The Avengers are coming?"

"Ah~ It's my idol, Captain America!"

".The idol's muscles are so handsome!"

Listening to the girls screaming excitedly, Pietro looked disdainful.

In other words, he did not reveal his true identity, otherwise he would have let these girls see who was the most handsome.

Before returning to school this time, Pietro used the medical platform Medpod to change his face and hairstyle.

After all, he had revealed his superpowers before. If he didn't disguise himself when going to school this time, even if he wasn't annoyed to death by his adoring classmates, he would still be targeted by the Avengers.

"Tsk tsk." Pietro didn't listen to Captain America's speech at all. He was just staring at the back of a pretty girl in a short skirt next to him.

".The disaster almost pushed America back to primitive society, but as long as the students are still there, the knowledge is still there, and the hope is still there."

“Pah, pah, pah!” “Pah, pah!”

Captain America's infectious speech inspired everyone, and applause broke out from the audience from time to time.

"..May Columbia University have a brighter future. Thank you all!"

Ten minutes later, Steve walked down the podium to warm applause.

The opening ceremony ends here.

The teachers and students gradually dispersed, and Justin Hammer, who had been waiting in the audience, quickly stepped forward and introduced himself:

"Mr. Steve, I'm sorry to take up some of your time. I'm Justin Hammer, CEO of Hammer Industries.

There will be a start-of-school celebration lunch later, and I would like to invite you to discuss cooperation. "

"Cooperation?" Steve was a little confused. Logically speaking, this kind of cooperation with third-party forces should usually be negotiated by Nick Fury, the chief steward of the Avengers.

He didn't understand the twists and turns of cooperation, especially considering that it was only a short time since he made the mistake.

Steve politely declined the other party's lunch invitation. "Sorry, if you want to cooperate with the Avengers, you should talk to Nick Fury." Justin Hammer, dressed in a suit, forced out a 'sincere' smile and said:
"I have already talked to Director Fury, but he has poor vision and refused to cooperate, so I wanted to talk to you."

Hearing that even the shrewd Nick Fury rejected the other party, it was obvious that either the conditions he offered were too bad or he had bad character.

So Steve, who had just made a mistake, didn't want to talk about it anymore.

If he caused any trouble to the Avengers again, Nick Fury would probably curse.

Justin Hammer seemed to be oblivious to Captain America's resistance, and said in a seductive tone:

“Hammer Industries is about to release a new mini version of the AK-47 specifically for students, and now we need a suitable spokesperson.

You know, America is not peaceful now.

When students walk on the streets after school, they are likely to encounter serious threats such as robbery and violent crimes.

Therefore, the mini version of the automatic rifle that Hammer Industries is about to release can just solve the students' worries.

This pocket-sized AK-47 has a maximum magazine capacity of 30 rounds, a range of 250 meters, and the gun is only the size of a palm.

It can even be easily put into students' backpacks or pockets, so they can be taken out at any time if they encounter a threat."

The moment Steve heard that the other party was also an arms dealer, his brows furrowed.

Later I heard that the other party wanted to invite me to be the spokesperson for a gun?
Steve was completely stunned. No wonder Nick Fury rejected him.

An AK-47 specifically for students?

This is too much bullshit!

No normal person would do something like taking off their pants to fart.

There are plenty of pocket pistols that are as big as a finger.

The automatic rifle is made into the size of a palm, which means it has neither the concealment of a pocket pistol nor the power of an ordinary rifle.

The range is only 250 meters.

It can be said that it is a lose-lose situation.

Steve thought the other party was just a 250, so he said decisively: “Sorry, Mr. Hammer, I don’t have the idea of being a spokesperson for the time being.

And I don’t think it’s a good idea for students to bring a pocket rifle to school.”

Justin Hammer said nonchalantly, “You are a superhero, of course you don’t need a self-defense weapon like a pocket AK.

But the students in the ivory tower don’t have as strong strength as you.

If you were a parent, would you dare to let your child go home alone from school?
If you dare to do this, there is a high probability that you will never see your child again.

The world is in chaos now, and Hammer Industries keenly discovered that students urgently need to protect their abilities and discover this blue ocean.

We have thoughtfully prepared the best solution, which is to let students carry guns!"

At first glance, what Hammer said made sense. After all, allowing students to carry guns might not necessarily solve all problems, but at least they would have the ability to protect themselves.

Although this may cause more social problems, such as students taking out their miniAKs in anger and emptying the magazines in front of their teachers or classmates in class.

No one knows what these immature students will do impulsively after having guns.

Therefore, after considering it, Captain America sternly rejected the other party.

"Mr. Hammer, I can clearly say that I hate the idea of students carrying guns.

This will not solve the problem at all, it will only lead to more violence!"

Seeing that Captain America was so stubborn, Justin Hammer decided to use his ultimate weapon - throwing money at him!

"Mr. Steve, as long as you agree to become the spokesperson for Hammer Industries, you will receive 10 tons of gold or materials of equal value as a reward!"

(End of this chapter)