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 heavy atmosphere, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

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

He spoke with unwavering resolve, enunciating each word clearly: "Israel must not withdraw from the Middle East under any circumstances. We will fight to the last soldier who falls, to protect Israel!"

"That's right, absolutely right."

The officials present nodded in agreement, and their voices of support echoed throughout the meeting room.

Israel, as a crucial ally of the United States in the Middle East, holds a strategic position as vital as a cornerstone.

Once Israel withdraws from this land, the influence that the United States has painstakingly cultivated in the Middle East over the years will suffer a heavy blow. This is an outcome that the United States cannot accept under any circumstances, and a situation that it must avoid.

"But what should we do?"

A general frowned slightly, a hint of anxiety in his eyes, and raised this crucial yet thorny question.

For a moment, the conference room fell silent.

The United States has just experienced the devastating loss of its entire naval fleet, and public opposition to military action is surging like a tidal wave. Against this backdrop, it is no longer possible for the United States to send troops to support Israel.

However, it would be a mistake to simply stand by and watch Israel be defeated and destroyed by Iran.

This clearly runs counter to the national interests of the United States and is an outcome that the US government absolutely does not want to see.

Everyone frowned, racking their brains for solutions and trying to find a way out of their predicament.

Just as everyone was deep in thought and at a loss, a member of the think tank coughed softly, breaking the awkward silence.

He cleared his throat and said softly, "Since this matter involves superpowered individuals, I think it would be better to leave it to Tony Stark and his team to handle."

"Those superheroes?"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, their eyes filled with doubt and uncertainty.

After all, while superheroes each possess astonishingly powerful abilities, they all have different styles of doing things, and they are not entirely under the control and restraint of the government.

Can involving these highly individualistic superheroes in such significant and complex international affairs really achieve the desired results?

Can it really help the United States solve its current predicament?

"That's right, those superheroes."

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

"But does this really work?"

Questions arose again in the conference room, and everyone looked at each other, their eyes still full of doubt.

No one was sure about this risky proposal; they didn't know if it was a glimmer of hope or just another risky attempt.

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

"I can't help it," the president said helplessly. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes revealing weariness and a sudden change in appearance.

The United States is now caught in a dilemma during this crisis. Sending in superheroes, while fraught with uncertainty and potentially causing unforeseen problems, is at least a glimmer of hope and the only solution they can think of at the moment.

Ultimately, after repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, this seemingly risky proposal was approved by everyone.

The Secretary of State personally went to Tony Stark's luxurious mansion, hoping to persuade Tony with his eloquence and sincerity.

"I have absolutely no time to deal with this messy stuff right now," Tony said, his voice tinged with weariness and boredom.

Ever since that devastating battle with Thanos, Spider-Man closed his eyes forever in Tony's arms. That scene, like a nightmare, was deeply etched into Tony's mind, haunting him forever.

From then on, Tony was like a different person, falling into a state of despair and endless self-doubt and self-abandonment.

Now, he dumps all the big and small affairs of the company onto Pepper Potts to handle, while he himself is immersed in a deep abyss of pain and self-blame, oblivious to everything outside and isolated from the world.

"Tony..."

The Secretary of State was unwilling to give up and tried to make one last effort, but before he could finish speaking, Tony turned and left without looking back.

The Secretary of State stood there, his face full of embarrassment, looking quite disheveled.

"Please give him some time. Tony has been really bad lately, and he's been suffering terribly." Pepper appeared at just the right moment, explaining softly to the Secretary of State, her eyes full of heartache and worry for Tony.

She knew Tony too well; she knew how much pain and pressure he had been going through during this time.

"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 situation has reached a critical point, but Tony is in such a predicament that he is extremely anxious.

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

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As she gazed at Tony's lonely and forlorn figure, a strong sense of pity welled up within her.

"Tony..."

She called out softly, her voice gentle yet full of strength.

"Don't try to persuade me, I don't want to hear it."

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

Pepper didn't speak. She gently hugged Tony from behind, feeling his slightly trembling body, and felt a pang of pain in her heart.

"I'm pregnant," she whispered after a moment of silence.

"??"

Tony's body stiffened abruptly, as if he had been electrocuted. He turned his head in disbelief, staring intently at 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.

My emotions surged like a tide, and all the words I wanted to say at that moment converged into one sentence: "I'm going to be a dad."

Yes, you're going to be a father.

Pepper's eyes glistened with tears as she nodded vigorously, a happy smile spreading across her face.

"Thank you, thank you so much..."

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

In these dark days, this unexpected good news was like the first ray of dawn, instantly dispelling the gloom in his heart and allowing him to feel the long-lost warmth and hope.

"This is the best news I've ever heard."

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

(End of this chapter)