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

Chapter 526 Launch

"Prepare for a press conference immediately; I want to speak personally!"

The US president gritted his teeth, suppressing the turmoil and unease churning within him, and issued orders to his trembling aides.

Just a few hours later, the White House was packed with reporters from all over the world.

At the press conference, spotlights flashed incessantly, so bright that it was almost impossible to open one's eyes.

The president was wearing a sharp suit, which was ironed so perfectly that there wasn't a single wrinkle.

With a solemn expression, he walked heavily to the podium, cleared his throat, and began a grand and dignified speech.

He spoke eloquently and fluently about the so-called "outstanding contributions" the United States has made to world peace over the years.

Suddenly, the president changed the subject, his expression turned serious, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

"We strongly urge both Israel and Palestine to remain calm and immediately cease all violent clashes. Everyone knows that peace and stability in the Middle East are crucial to global security and cannot be taken lightly."

He paused briefly, took a deep breath, and then raised his voice.

"Here, I must solemnly declare that the United States is Israel's most steadfast backer, and we will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons if the situation requires it."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire venue erupted in chaos. The reporters stared in disbelief, looking at each other in disbelief.

"Mr. President, did you just say you would use nuclear weapons?"

A seasoned veteran journalist jumped to his feet, his voice trembling slightly with shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

In an era where the world is desperately trying to avoid nuclear conflict, it is truly unacceptable for a US leader to make such a blatant and dangerous statement.

"That's right, I meant the use of nuclear weapons."

The president gave a brief and curt response, then, ignoring the barrage of questions from reporters below, turned and strode into the White House without looking back.

Upon seeing this, the reporters all stood up, extending their microphones and recorders as they shouted desperately in the direction the president had left, but the president's figure quickly disappeared behind the heavy doors of the White House.

The news quickly spread to every corner of the globe.

The headlines of major media outlets were immediately dominated by related news.

Nuclear Crisis Erupts!!

The Coming of World War III

Humanity is on the verge of extinction!!

Such sensational headlines are everywhere, appearing all over the place.

On social media, people were in an uproar, expressing their worries and fears online. All sorts of speculations and discussions swept across the internet like a storm, with everyone worried that the world was really about to descend into chaos.

At the same time, military experts and political scientists around the world held an emergency seminar to have a heated discussion on whether the United States would actually use nuclear weapons.

Some experts believe that the United States is bluffing, trying to intimidate Iran with nuclear threats in order to subdue it without fighting.

After all, if nuclear weapons were actually used, the resulting nuclear war would be a global catastrophe, and the United States itself would not be able to escape unscathed.

However, some experts have a different view. They point out that, given the current political situation in the United States, the president is facing enormous pressure and may actually take such crazy actions in order to maintain his own interests and hegemonic status. After all, anything can happen in the game of politics.

Even more worrying is that the Doomsday Clock, which symbolizes global security, has also been moved to 11:59:50.

The hands of the Doomsday Clock are just ten seconds away from midnight, the time that symbolizes the end of the world. This means that humanity is on the brink of unprecedented danger, the global situation is becoming increasingly tense, and no one can say for sure what the future holds. The whole world is hanging by a thread.

The world's attention is focused on Iran like a searchlight. When the United States made no attempt to conceal its threat to use nuclear weapons, Iran seemed to have no choice but to back down.

After all, the terrifying power of nuclear weapons and the catastrophic consequences they bring are a heavy price that no country can afford.

This fear stemming from nuclear weapons hangs like a huge shadow over the international community, causing the vast majority of countries to feel apprehensive and hesitant in the face of it.

However, Iran did not choose to compromise and submit as many expected, but instead launched its military operation as planned.

The massive army advanced toward the Israeli border.

Moreover, leveraging its deep influence and extensive network in the Middle East, Iran quickly united numerous other Islamic countries to form a powerful and formidable coalition.

Clearly, Iran and its coalition must have some unknown backing to be so fearless.

At this very moment, in the oppressive atmosphere of the White House office, the US president's brow was furrowed in a deep frown, and anxiety spread like vines through his heart.

The agent beside him had an iron face and a cold expression, holding a mysterious box tightly in both hands.

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The box contained the key device for launching nuclear weapons.

With a single order from the president, a nuclear catastrophe capable of completely rewriting the course of human history could erupt in an instant.

"Send another warning to Iran, saying we're not joking."

The president gritted his teeth, his voice low and hoarse, as if the words were being forced out from between his teeth.

A sliver of hope remained in his heart, wishing that Iran might change its mind at the last minute.

Time ticked by relentlessly, but there was still no response from Iran.

A deathly silence fell over the entire White House; the air seemed to have frozen in place by an invisible force.

The muscles in the president's face twitched slightly.

After a long silence, he slowly nodded.

The agent received instructions and carefully placed the box on the table.

The president's hands trembled slightly as he turned the key, carefully verifying the launch order.

Finally, he extended his index finger and slowly pressed the red button that symbolized destruction.

A massive missile silo was opened, gradually revealing the terrifying and deadly weapons hidden deep underground.

An intercontinental ballistic missile stands there.

In an instant, the missile's tail suddenly spewed out raging flames, followed by a deafening roar that echoed through the sky.

The powerful thrust propelled the intercontinental ballistic missile like an arrow released from a bow, swiftly piercing through layers of clouds and hurtling into the distance.

(End of this chapter)