The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 152 A Mess

"Wes, may I call you that?"

Steve asked, his eyes filled with sincerity and expectation.

Weiss turned to look at the man who had left his mark on American history, but secretly thought to himself that although the United States itself did not have a long history.

This man was portrayed as a saint thanks to the extensive propaganda efforts of the US military.

"Yes." Wes didn't remain silent any longer; his answer was concise and clear.

Steve breathed a sigh of relief; it was a good thing that they were willing to communicate.

He began his inspiring speech, emphasizing the need for unity in this time of crisis to address global threats.

Weiss applauded him, but his words took everyone by surprise.

"Well said. Then let's reveal our secrets from S.H.I.E.L.D."

A sharp glint appeared in Wes's eyes.

"???" Nick Fury never expected that the topic would eventually turn to him.

"The thing you're researching is called the 'Space Stone'," Wes began explaining to everyone. "It's the most precious treasure in the universe, and also the most powerful weapon."

His voice was steady and powerful, making it clear to everyone.

"I sensed the energy fluctuations from your research on the Space Stone all over New York," Wes sneered. "You think you've done a good job of keeping it secret? Do you think Earth's technology can stop advanced alien civilizations from exploring? The energy fluctuations of the Space Stone are what attracted the aliens. In their eyes, this is a signal that Earth is preparing for war."

Weiss's words exploded like a series of bombshells in the conference room.

"So you're saying you attracted the aliens here, you started the war, you created this mess and can't solve it, yet you beg others for help and act like it's your right, all for the sake of all humanity? Don't you have any shame?"

Wes spoke at length, his words sharp and merciless.

No one expected Wes to be so outspoken, especially with such important news.

"Are you telling the truth??"

Steve realized he seemed to have been tricked by S.H.I.E.L.D., and his eyes were filled with shock and anger.

Tony and Banner's expressions also darkened; they began to re-examine S.H.I.E.L.D.'s actions.

"Ha~ha~as expected, not a single word from a secret agent's mouth is true."

Banner stared at Natasha, filled with disappointment.

Tony even hacked into S.H.I.E.L.D.'s systems and found that Wes was right.

It was indeed S.H.I.E.L.D.'s research that attracted aliens.

Nick Fury was now extremely uneasy; the person he had finally managed to get back on his feet was about to turn on him again before he could even get comfortable.

He now regretted provoking Wes, the man who seemed to know everything and had put his plans in jeopardy.

"Oh, everyone, calm down." Nick Fury tried to ease the tension, but his reaction was indeed quick.

"He didn't tell us the whole truth, and we don't know anything about researching that thing..."

"It's the Space Stone," Wes corrected.

"Okay, it's the Space Stone. We didn't know that researching the Space Stone would have such serious consequences," Nick Fury explained.

"So you admit that the aliens were brought in by S.H.I.E.L.D." Tony pointed out without any mercy.

"We just wanted to use the power of the Space Stone to better protect Earth. This isn't the first group of aliens to come to Earth," Nick Fury tried to defend S.H.I.E.L.D.

"So what...?"

Faced with irrefutable facts, Nick Fury's excuses seemed so pale and powerless.

Especially when Tony, a genius in both intelligence and eloquence, pressed him on, he almost revealed more secrets.

Just as Tony was about to press for more information, Maria Hill rescued Nick Fury.

"Chief, we've found that alien."

Maria Hill's voice broke the tension.

"Where?" Nick Fury asked anxiously, as if he had grasped at a straw.

"Germany, we need to hurry, he could escape at any moment," Maria Hill replied.

"Gentlemen, now is not the time to assign blame. The crisis on Earth will not be resolved until this alien is dealt with!" Nick Fury shouted.

However, the meeting room was silent, and no one responded to him.

Finally, Steve stood up, looked at Nick Fury seriously, and said, "You owe me an explanation."

"I will," Nick Fury replied decisively.

"I don't want to stay here a second longer. You're polluting the air." Tony got up and left, his face full of dissatisfaction.

"I don't think you need me." Banner also didn't want to get involved in this matter anymore.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Dr. Banner, we need you..." Nick Fury tried his best to reassure Banner.

"Heh~" Wes chuckled and left the conference room.

His laughter was full of sarcasm, as if mocking S.H.I.E.L.D.'s overestimation of its capabilities.

Only Nick Fury and Maria Hill remained in the conference room, their faces grim.

This meeting did not achieve their expectations at all, and instead made the situation more complicated.

They must find a way to resolve this crisis as soon as possible, otherwise they will lose control of these people.

Steve changed into his signature combat suit and boarded the fighter jet with a straight posture.

Natasha skillfully took her seat in the pilot's seat, focusing intently on preparing for takeoff.

Tony was holding a bag of snacks, looking nonchalant, as if he were about to embark on a relaxing trip rather than a tough battle.

Wes sat quietly in his seat, his expression calm.

The fighter jets roared into the air, and the powerful thrust caused everyone's bodies to lean back slightly.

As the fighter jets ascended, the scenery below grew smaller and smaller, and the city's outline gradually became blurred.

"What's wrong with this world?" Steve asked, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.

"We defeated Germany; the Red Skull was there to prevent war. Why is the United States now seen as the country starting a war?"

Steve's voice carried a hint of anger and disappointment.

"Haven't they learned anything?"

He kept thinking, but he could never find the answer.

"Steve," Wes suddenly said, "you need to understand that the only lesson humanity learns from history is that humanity doesn't learn from history."

Wes's words were concise yet profound, striking Steve's heart like a hammer blow.

Steve wanted to argue, he wanted to defend human progress and change, but in the end he was speechless.

He had to admit that while the statement was cruel, it did contain a certain truth.

Throughout history, humanity has repeatedly made the same mistakes: war, conflict, greed, selfishness—problems that seem impossible to resolve completely.

Steve fell into deeper confusion, unsure whether the beliefs and values ​​he held still held meaning.

(End of this chapter)