Become a Homelander and a Marvel superstar

"This is a war concerning the survival of human civilization; don't just focus on the present."

Azu didn't give him time to question and immediately moved on to the next topic.

"An offensive strategy is only the first step. In any war, we cannot only plan for the best. We also need a contingency plan."

"If our operation fails, leading to the worst-case scenario we'd like, they launch a world-ending nuclear strike first."

"Humanity will lose the home we depend on for survival," Azu said, his gaze fixed on Ellis.

The holographic projection has changed again.

A high-tech interstellar spaceship model slowly floated into the air.

Its hull resembles a giant whale in the deep sea, with a huge energy thruster at its tail emitting a ghostly blue light.

Just looking at this projection, you can feel the grand epic feeling of traversing the sea of ​​stars.

"The Vought Corporation's Deep Space Division has achieved a breakthrough in large-scale space jump engine technology. We now have the technology to build large interstellar spacecraft that will enable humanity to migrate across interstellar distances."

"If Earth is destined to become a scorched wasteland, then the ark fleet carrying human civilization will sail into deep space to find a new home."

"Time is of the essence, gentlemen. These two matters, concerning the very survival of human civilization, must be addressed simultaneously. We have no time for debate, nor for hesitation."

The many high-ranking officials present were utterly shocked by these two ambitious and insane plans.

Manufacturing millions of high-tech hunting robots? Building an interstellar ark fleet capable of accommodating human civilization? Either of these is a terrifying project that would drain the resources of an average major power. And it would require a short period of time to complete.

The finance minister hysterically shouted, "This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

He waved his arms excitedly.

"Are you fucking kidding me? Do you know how much these two projects will cost? The national treasury simply doesn't have that much money! If we force-print money, the American financial system will collapse outright."

Ignoring the Finance Minister's screams, Azu approached President Ellis and gave him a cold smile.

"The national treasury is indeed short of money... but that doesn't mean the United States is short of money."

"America's wealth lies in the offshore accounts of those vampires on Wall Street, buried on the private islands of financial tycoons, and lost in the huge dividends of military-industrial complexes."

"Now is the countdown to the life and death of mankind..." Azu reached out and patted Ellis's stiff shoulder. "We don't have time for long wrangling in Congress, nor do we have time to wait for those capitalists to give us charity."

"It's time for you to make a decision, Mr. President."

"Activate the Presidential Emergency War Privilege," Azu whispered in Ellis's ear. "Go and implement Ellis's New Deal."

"Ellis's New Deal?" The president turned his head somewhat blankly and looked at Azu.

"Yes, the great Act named after you," Azu said persuasively.

"In the name of national security and the survival of humanity, a supreme executive order was issued. The core assets of all major conglomerates, tech giants, and financial oligarchs across the United States were forcibly seized. All heavy industrial production lines, mineral resources, and energy reserves were taken over."

"Impose a 95% wartime special property tax on the super-rich. Anyone who dares to obstruct the implementation of this decree or attempts to transfer assets will be arrested on charges of 'colluding with extraterrestrial forces and committing crimes against humanity,' and all assets will be confiscated!"

"hiss--"

A collective gasp filled the conference room.

This is hardly a new policy; it's blatant authoritarianism! This is an attempt to uproot the entire American capitalist class!

The finance minister nearly collapsed into his chair in terror. Pointing at Azu, his lips trembled, he stammered, "You...you're staging a coup! This is uprooting capitalism...They'll tear you to pieces, Mr. President. They'll riot, they'll assassinate you, they'll..."

"A riot?" Azu glanced coldly at the Finance Minister. "If the Earth is gone, are they going to pay the price in hell with those worthless pieces of paper?"

"Think about it, Mr. President. From steel smelting to chip manufacturing, from assembly line workers to engineers. Countless jobs will be created for these two initiatives. America's unemployment rate will reach its lowest point ever!"

"Ordinary people don't care whether Wall Street oligarchs go bankrupt or not; they only care about whether they have jobs and can support their families. As long as we pay them enough and give them hope for survival, millions of people will stand by our side without hesitation!"

"At that point, those so-called capitalists will dare to incite riots..."

Ah Zu sneered, his tone chilling.

"Those are the sinners who hinder humanity's self-salvation, they are the aliens' accomplices, they are damned traitors!"

"The people's anger will tear them apart. And..." Azu turned his head and pointed to Jessica sitting to the side.

"With the military support of the Vought Group, all capitalists who try to resist are nothing but paper tigers."

At this moment, Ellis's hands were clenched into fists on the table, undergoing the most difficult psychological struggle of her life.

As a politician, who wouldn't want to leave their mark on history?

If this plan succeeds, his name will surpass Lincoln, surpass Washington, and even surpass all subsequent presidents.

But once he signs, he will offend all the real masters hiding behind this country, and he will be at odds with these interest groups to the death.

If we don't do this, humanity might not even have any history anymore, and his presidency will be over.

Seeing the hesitation flickering in Ellis's eyes, Azu added the final piece of the bargaining chip.

"I know this is a difficult decision, Mr. President." Azu pulled out a miniature holographic player and placed it in front of Ellis.

"Before you make your final decision, please allow me to show you a video. This is a recording of Homelander's previous internal meeting at Vought."

Upon hearing the words "Homelander," Ellis looked up.

Ah Zu pressed the play button.

A clear image appeared in mid-air.

In the picture is that long-absent blond man draped in the Stars and Stripes.

In the video, Homelander appears to be talking to someone sitting opposite him.

"In this world, I don't trust any politicians who are full of lies. Except for one person..."

"If we were to choose a true leader who could stand up and turn the tide when the world is riddled with holes and facing a life-or-death crisis."

"That person can only be Matthew Ellis."

"If one day the earth comes to this point and I'm not there, tell Ellis to let go and do what he believes is right."

"Even if it means going against the entire world, Walter will stand behind him and support him with all his might!"

"I've always believed that Matthew will become a true hero in crucial moments..."