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Peter Parker looked at Uncle Ben and Baymax with a somewhat bewildered expression.

It seems I've figured something out...

Two weeks later, New York gradually returned to normal.

With support from across the country and the world, New York's recovery has been faster than anyone imagined.

Tony Stark and Nolan sat together.

"Nolan, do you have a plan for dealing with those troublesome politicians?"

Nolan smiled; he understood exactly what Tony Stark meant.

Only he himself knew how many combat robots were used in that battle.

It's no exaggeration to say that if those combat robots targeted places like the city government or even the White House, probably no one could stop them.

Let alone those politicians, even Nolan himself wouldn't ignore it if it were given to him.

But Nolan just smiled and shrugged:

"These are all company orders. Although there are a lot of them, I can't possibly make one for every order."

Whether it's the NS5, the ARS-Battle Robot, or the Terminator series, they're all selling like hotcakes. Why couldn't I make more? It was just a coincidence.

"That's true."

Tony Stark thought about it and realized that this made sense.

Those politicians have no real reason to manipulate Nolan; at most, they're just making empty threats.

As the two had predicted, just as the situation was stabilizing somewhat, a hearing was held targeting Nolan.

Nolan's answer was perfectly neutral, at most suggesting some irregularities.

In addition, there's Nolan's role in this war.

During the hearing, the hearing officer could even hear the frantic shouts coming from outside.

All of this reveals only one message: Nolan Locke is not to be messed with!

Nolan maintained a smile throughout.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll be leaving now."

Suddenly, a hearing officer spoke up:

"There is evidence that you issued a summons to Lockheed Martin personnel in advance. Does this mean that you already knew everything but failed to warn the people of New York?"

One sentence silenced the room.

If this question is not answered well, it could be enough to plunge Nolan Locke into a quagmire.

Nolan narrowed his eyes at him, then said calmly:

"I was involved in almost the entire Cheetah invasion, so I naturally have my own judgment on the situation."

If I discover a potential crisis, what's wrong with trying to save my employees?

Your concerns about riots in New York led me to sign a non-disclosure agreement, but I was simply trying my best to save those I could!

If it weren't for that confidentiality agreement, I would have even made the whole thing public!

Nolan's words were powerful and resounding, each one striking like a hammer blow to everyone's hearts.

The next second, a cacophony of noise erupted.

Many people hadn't considered this before, but now they are very dissatisfied and quite angry.

I could feel their anger.

The other hearing officers glared angrily at the person who had spoken.

This guy is an idiot. How could he say something like that? He's practically forcing Nolan Locke to take them all down with him.

All the authorities wanted was to put some pressure on Nolan Locke.

Finally, the presiding witness began:

"This matter is different from the perspective of an individual and from the perspective of the government."

This Chitauri invasion has made us aware of the enormous crisis facing the world.

Regarding the super mechs that Lockheed Martin demonstrated in this war, we request that you hand over the super mech technology. The government will acquire it at a premium of US$103 billion to build a mech force to deal with potential new threats in the future.

Nolan's lips curled into a slight smile.

How beautifully said!

Every word was imbued with a sense of righteousness, and the so-called premium acquisition made it seem as if he hadn't suffered any losses.

Nolan sighed as he faced the gazes of numerous hearing officers.

"I'm sorry, this war has made me realize something."

War never ends, but the original purpose of many wars was not war itself.

This time, for example, it was because S.H.I.E.L.D. wanted to create weapons to deal with cosmic threats that they ultimately opened Pandora's box.

If we hadn't done that, this war might never have happened.

so……"

Nolan paused for a moment before continuing:

"I plan to close the weapons division, just like Stark Industries did."

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Shut down the weapons department!

The hearing officers listened to Nolan's speech in stunned silence.

You bastard, do you know what you're saying?!

Locke Technology is no longer a newly established military enterprise.

After the creation of several groundbreaking combat machines, Lockheed Martin even changed the landscape of modern warfare.

It can be said that it has completely replaced Stark Industries' position in the military.

If Locke hadn't refrained from interfering in the conventional firepower sector, other industrial companies would probably be cursing him out.

As for whether Lockheed Martin has this capability?

No one doubted it.

The Titan mech's terrifying firepower remains vivid in people's minds to this day.

The fact that this irreplaceable arms dealer has suddenly announced he's no longer in the arms business speaks volumes.

The scariest thing is that they have only just learned that aliens actually exist in this world.

Threat!

This is a naked threat!

Everyone understood what Nolan meant.

But so what?

Nolan calmly observed the hearing officers.

If he could be so easily manipulated, why would he bother being an arms dealer? He might as well become a villain and rob people everywhere.

A year ago, he might have needed to consider how to politely and indirectly refuse.

But now, even though he has many other viable options, he still chose the simplest one.

Because he wanted to tell these politicians who were eyeing the opportunity.

Don't even think about messing with me!

The atmosphere was silent for a while.

Finally, the presiding hearing officer stood up and said:

"Mr. Locke, the matter of Locke Technology's withdrawal from the military industry is not a topic for our discussion today. In addition, what the Duke hearing officer said is indeed problematic."

The invasion of Earth is not a reason for a legitimate businessman to hand over core technology. We will impose appropriate penalties on the Duke hearing officer, but Lockheed Martin's illegal actions are an indisputable fact.

If you have no objections, we will impose a fine of $3700 million on Lockheed Martin in accordance with the law.

Hearing this, Nolan smiled and nodded.

"Of course, I will seriously consider it."

Fines are a normal thing, and Nolan was prepared for it. If it weren't for that hearing officer named Duke bringing up a topic that shouldn't have been brought up, he felt that today's fine would be at least 5 million.

3700 million is no longer a significant amount for Locke Technology at present.

"The hearing is now adjourned. Mr. Locke, you may leave. Your contributions to this alien invasion war will be recognized in a few days."

After the results were announced, the presiding hearing officer struck the gavel once.

The hearing, which started strong but ended weakly, has officially concluded.

Nolan glanced at Duke, then walked out of the venue.

Outside, a surging crowd erupted in excited shouts upon seeing Nolan appear.

Nolan smiled and pressed his hands down, and soon the noise disappeared.

In the square where tens of thousands of people had gathered, you could hear a pin drop.

This is reputation!

It is the result of his hard work over a long period of time.

Nolan offered a few words of simple comfort, and the gathered crowd dispersed.

Nolan glanced with a smile at the group of hearing officers who were coming out from behind, and all of them couldn't help but sigh.

Nolan Locke's reputation is simply too strong.