The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel.

Chapter 529 Good News

In the spacious conference room of the White House, the air seemed to be frozen by the solemn atmosphere, so oppressive that it made people breathless.

The Secretary of State stood straight in front of the conference table, his hands firmly supporting the table, his body slightly leaning forward.

He spoke in a resolute tone, emphasizing each word: "Israel must not withdraw from the Middle East under any circumstances. Even if we fight until the last soldier falls, we must defend Israel!"

"Yes, that's absolutely right."

The officials attending the meeting nodded in agreement, and the echoes rose and fell, echoing in the conference room.

As a vital ally of the United States in the Middle East, Israel's strategic position is as important as a cornerstone.

Once Israel withdraws from this land, the influence that the United States has painstakingly cultivated over the years in the Middle East will suffer a severe blow. This is a result that they cannot accept in any way and a situation that they must avoid.

"But what should we do?"

A general frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety, and raised this critical and difficult question.

For a moment, the conference room fell into silence.

The United States had just experienced a huge disaster in which its naval fleet was completely wiped out, and the domestic people's opposition to military action was surging like a tide. Against this backdrop, it was no longer possible for the United States to send soldiers to support Israel.

However, if we just watch Israel being defeated and destroyed by Iran.

This is clearly contrary to the U.S. national interests and is an outcome that the U.S. government absolutely does not want to see.

Everyone frowned, racking their brains to think of ways to solve the problem, trying to find a way out of the predicament.

Just when everyone was lost in thought and at a loss, a member of the think tank coughed lightly, breaking the awkward silence.

He cleared his throat and said softly, "Since this matter involves people with super powers, I think it's better to let Tony Stark and the others handle it."

"Those superheroes?"

Someone cried out in surprise, their eyes full of confusion and uncertainty.

After all, while superheroes all possess incredible powers, they operate in different ways, and they are not entirely controlled or constrained by the government.

Can allowing these superheroes with strong personalities to intervene in such major and complex international affairs really achieve the desired effect?
Can it really help the United States solve its current predicament?

"Yes, those superheroes."

The member nodded affirmatively and continued to explain, "Currently, our conventional military forces are unable to directly intervene in this conflict. However, the superheroes, with their special abilities, may be able to reverse the current situation and open up a new situation for us."

“But does this really work?”

Doubts were heard again in the conference room, and everyone looked at each other, their eyes still full of doubts.

No one is sure about this risky proposal, not knowing whether it is a ray of hope or another risky attempt.

"Well, let's give it a try. We really don't have any better way now."

The president said helplessly. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes revealing fatigue and looking much older.

The United States is now caught in a dilemma in this crisis. Sending superheroes, although full of uncertainty and may bring various unexpected problems, is at least a glimmer of hope and the only solution they can think of at present.

In the end, after repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, this seemingly risky proposal was passed by everyone.

The Secretary of State went to Tony Stark's luxurious mansion in person, hoping that he could convince Tony with his eloquence and sincerity.

"I just don't have the energy to deal with this mess right now." Tony's voice was a little tired and bored.

Ever since the brutal battle with Thanos, Spider-Man closed his eyes forever in his arms. That scene was like a nightmare, deeply engraved in Tony's mind and could not be erased.

Since then, Tony has become a completely different person, unable to recover and falling into endless self-denial and self-abandonment. Now, he has thrown all the big and small affairs of the company to Pepper Potts to handle, while he himself is immersed in the abyss of pain and self-blame all day long, ignoring everything in the outside world and isolating himself from the whole world.

"Tony..."

The Secretary of State didn't want to give up and tried to make one last effort, but before he could finish his words, Tony turned and left without looking back.

The Secretary of State stood there, his face full of embarrassment, looking very embarrassed.

"Please give him some time. Tony's condition has been really bad recently and he feels very upset." Pepper appeared at the right time. She explained to the Secretary of State in a soft voice, her eyes full of heartache and worry for Tony.

She knew Tony too well and knew how much pain and pressure he had endured during this period.

"I understand, but America really needs Iron Man right now. It really needs Tony Stark to step up."

The Secretary of State sighed helplessly.

The current situation has reached a point where it can't be delayed, but Tony has fallen into such a state, which really makes him anxious.

After the Secretary of State left, Pepper slowly returned to the room.

She looked at Tony's lonely and desolate back, and a strong sense of pity welled up in her heart.

"Tony..."

She called softly, her voice gentle yet full of power.

"Don't try to persuade me. I don't want to listen."

Tony didn't even turn his head, his tone was filled with a hint of stubbornness and resistance, as if he had guessed what Pepper was going to say.

Pepper didn't say anything. She gently hugged Tony from behind, feeling his slightly trembling body, and her heart ached.

"I'm pregnant." After a moment's silence, she whispered the news.

"??"

Tony's body stiffened suddenly, as if he had been electrocuted. He turned his head in disbelief, his eyes fixed on Pepper.

Pepper smiled and handed the pregnancy report to Tony.

"Wow~ This..."

Tony took the report, his hands trembling slightly, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The emotions in my heart surged like a tide, and thousands of words converged into one sentence at this moment: "I'm going to be a father."

"Yes, you're going to be a father."

]Pepper's eyes sparkled with tears. She nodded vigorously, a happy smile on her face.

"Thank you, thank you..."

Tony hugged Pepper tightly, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably.

In these dark days, this sudden good news was like the first ray of light at dawn, which instantly dispelled the haze in his heart and made him feel the long-lost warmth and hope.

"That's the best news I've ever heard."

He murmured to himself that at this moment, he had regained the meaning and motivation of life.

(End of this chapter)