I put monsters and super powers in America

……

The White House, the office of the highest power.

The atmosphere was no longer as tense as before, but instead revealed a sense of... tacit amusement.

The ministers and the highest authorities were gathered around an electronic sand table, looking worried.

"Five... five monsters capable of dismantling tanks with their bare hands!" The President rubbed his aching temple. "At most, we only have four squadrons and 96 Super Maruns. And we lost five of them this time."

According to the last battle, even if we put all our assets on the line, the most we could do is just exchange. And that's not counting the 'Lightning King' and the 'Flame Master'..."

"This war is simply unwinnable. But now it's being broadcast live around the world. If we withdraw our troops in disgrace, where will we put our heads down? How will we survive internationally in the future?"

"Mr. President will kill us!"

"The key now is how to find a way to end this matter in a dignified manner."

Just when everyone was at a loss, the defense minister cleared his throat and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.

"Everyone, I'm here today to bring a... solution."

He projected a document onto the main screen. "This is a business proposal I just received from an old friend of mine at Palantir Industries, a very successful entrepreneur."

When everyone saw the eye-catching titles on the proposal, their originally furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and their eyes burst into an unprecedented, bright light as if they had discovered a new continent!

"'Sacred Spring of Wakantanka'—exceptional water from a mysterious Indian sacred land?! With a totem printed on the bottle, and each bottle priced at $99?"

"'Earth Spirit Amulet'—a talisman blessed by a Sioux shaman, imbued with the power to ward off evil spirits?! Made from locally available pyrite (fool's gold), and priced at $299 each?"

Everyone present was filled with ecstasy.

"This is...f*cking genius! A business wizard who can turn anything into gold!"

A rosy picture has already emerged in their minds: the federal government will fund the construction of roads, water, and electricity on the reservation, improving infrastructure and earning a reputation for "respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples." Then, in their own name, they will work with "conscientious" entrepreneurs like Atlas to invest in and build factories in the local area to produce these peripheral products.

Not only did he solve the problem of local employment, but he also tied the Sioux people firmly to his own interests. Most importantly, he himself could make a lot of money from it! It was simply a double-edged sword of fame and fortune, a huge win!

As for that damn oil pipeline? Screw it! Compared to this money-printing business, those oil company political donations are nothing!

The oil workers' votes? They can be replaced by the Sioux votes.

"That's it!"

Everyone's face was filled with smiles, and they immediately got busy with their respective duties.

"I'll go tell the president the good news!"

"Right now! Immediately! Prepare for a press conference!"

……

Fox News, prime-time talk show "The O'Reilly Time."

The host, O'Reilly, a media veteran known for his aggressive questioning style and staunch conservative stance, was now conducting a violent "interrogation" of his guest, the liberal Professor Anderson from Harvard University.

"Professor! I simply cannot understand the logic of you so-called 'elites!'" O'Reilly's voice was so resounding and powerful it practically burst through the screen. "A group of Native Americans who have received decades of generous aid from the federal government now have power. Instead of thinking about how to repay the country, they are openly defying federal law and dividing the country! In your opinion, isn't this a shameful betrayal? Is it an act of terrorism?!"

Professor Anderson tried to speak up in rebuttal, but O'Reilly didn't give her a chance to speak.

"You don't need to tell me about those old historical accounts! The past is the past! We are discussing the present! A group of extraordinary terrorists are using violence to coerce our great country! And you, the liberal media, not only do not condemn them, but you are making excuses for them! Where is your conscience?!"

Just as O'Reilly was talking with spit flying, feeling good about himself and suppressing the guest without any chance of fighting back, Professor Anderson just calmly looked down at the tablet in his hand, then raised his head and gave a meaningful smile to the camera.

"Mr. O'Reilly, I suggest you calm down for a moment." Her voice was quiet, but it clearly interrupted O'Reilly's roar. "Also, I suggest you and your viewers immediately switch the channel to the live broadcast of the White House press conference. There will be a press conference on this incident soon."

O'Reilly's studio instantly switched to the scene of the White House press conference.

The blond spokesperson was reading a new statement to the media around the world with a smile on his face.

"…Regarding the recent incident on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, we are pleased to announce that after friendly negotiations between the federal government and Sioux tribal representatives, all 'misunderstandings' have been resolved!"

"In truth, last night's conflict was a heroic battle! Our valiant 'Super Marun' troops, alongside the equally brave and fearless Sioux 'Beast Soul Warriors,' joined forces to fight against a sudden disaster of extraordinary creatures that emerged from the ground! They defended the land beneath our feet with blood and courage!"

"To honor the patriotism and spirit of sacrifice demonstrated by the Sioux people in this incident, and to make up for some of the shortcomings in our past work, the federal government has decided to immediately launch an unprecedented long-term investment plan for the Pine Ridge Reservation! A brand new construction team has set out, and what they are bringing is not an oil pipeline, but a pure water channel that symbolizes life and hope!"

"We are also pleased to announce that the federal government has officially approved the Sioux Tribe to establish its first modern police force with legal law enforcement powers in its history! We will work with tribal representatives to explore a highly autonomous model that can integrate its fine traditions within the framework of federal law!"

There was deathly silence in the Fox studio.

O'Reilly stared blankly at the high-spirited White House spokesperson on the screen with his mouth wide open, feeling as if ten thousand buffaloes were galloping through his brain.

He felt his face burning with pain, more painful than being slapped a hundred times in public.

Professor Anderson looked at his expression as if he had eaten a fly, elegantly picked up the coffee on the table and took a sip.

47 (above). Sitting in front and being respectful in the back makes people laugh

Atlas Graham's Gulfstream G650ER private jet is flying steadily at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Inside the cabin, there was none of the noise and congestion of commercial flights. Instead, there was the subtle fragrance emanating from the top-quality leather sofas, the pleasant breeze from the constant temperature air-conditioning, and the occasional crisp sound of ice cubes and crystal glasses colliding from the onboard mini bar.

Zhulong sank into the sofa that was so soft that it could make one's bones go weak, with his legs crossed comfortably and resting on the walnut coffee table in front of him.

In one hand, he held a glass of orange-yellow sparkling drink - said to be some extremely precious blood orange soda produced in Sicily; in the other hand, he held up the specially made encrypted mobile phone, and was browsing the Internet "outside the wall" with relish, with a meaningful smile on his face from time to time, as if he was watching a monkey show.

The domestic public opinion field in the United States is indeed more exciting than any circus performance.

The White House's press conference, which was arrogant at first but then subservient, was like pouring a basin of cold water into a pot of boiling oil - it instantly exploded.

"I have never seen such a shameless government!"

MSNBC's evening political talk show, host Rachel Maddow, a female talk show host known for her sharp words and firm liberal stance, faced the camera and fired off a barrage of attacks.

"Yesterday, they described the Sioux as 'extraordinary terrorists' and 'traitors who split the Union.' Today, they are 'heroes who fought shoulder to shoulder'? Madam Spokesperson, don't you feel that your tongue is fighting yesterday and today? Or, in your dictionary, the words 'hero' and 'terrorist' can be interchanged at any time according to political needs?"

"Even more ridiculous is the so-called 'friendly negotiations'! Insider information we've obtained shows that the so-called 'solution' proposed by the federal government almost completely accepts the Sioux's conditions, which are close to 'nationhood'! Decentralizing law enforcement power, recognizing permanent land ownership... This is not an agreement at all, it's a humiliating treaty! A surrender filled with humiliation! Our government is using taxpayers' money to support a 'state within a state' that is not bound by federal law and possesses extraordinary armed forces! This is a blatant betrayal of the Constitution!"

Of course, some people also sang praises for this wave of operations.

"Mr. President once again demonstrates his unparalleled 'Art of the Deal' to us!"

Fox News Channel, another staunch mouthpiece of the Mahaparinirvana sect, was explaining this "great victory" to its viewers with great enthusiasm.

"Look! This is the demeanor and wisdom of a leader of a great nation! While those foolish liberals were still grappling with ideological right and wrong, our pragmatic president had already, with a flexible agreement, easily resolved a crisis that could have sparked civil war! Furthermore, he had successfully incorporated at least two powerful 'Beast Soul Warriors' capable of dismantling tanks with their bare hands into our nation's strategic force system! What a brilliant plan!"

"Yes, we paid some 'insignificant' political price, but it's nothing compared to the strategic benefits we gained! Those who clamor for 'humiliating surrender' simply don't understand what real politics is! What is necessary cooperation for the greater good of the country? I can only say that Mr. President's wisdom is at least a hundred years ahead of theirs!"

The main dragon looked at these two completely different arguments, especially Fox's behavior of squatting in front and then singing praises to the Sioux people, and almost spit out the soda in his mouth.

Of course, the liberals are not much better. Yesterday they said that the Sioux were oppressed and their resistance was justified; today they have become separatists who want to establish a state within a state.

The most interesting thing was that after just one day, the two sides exchanged views.

He swiped the screen and clicked on the online forum of Todai.

Discussions about the vigilantes have risen from simple combat power rankings to the level of "metaphysics" and "philosophy."

"Speculations on the conditions for the awakening of extraordinary people (Ver 3.0 revised version)" - Under the previous popular question on the platform "The Story of Minglan", an anonymous highly-rated answerer was making a well-reasoned analysis in his rational and objective tone, as if he had grasped the truth of the universe.

"Currently, there are four Transcendents whose identities have been publicly revealed: Louis, Aaron, Black Mountain, and Wind Chaser. What do they all have in common? They all gained power through an outburst of intense emotions (anger, despair, a sense of mission) when faced with extreme oppression, injustice, or even the threat of death. Therefore, I boldly speculate that the first necessary condition for Transcendent awakening is the extreme emotional stimulation of 'facing death in order to survive.'"

"The second condition is related to 'sacrifice' and 'protection'. Whether it's Louis seeking justice for the victims, Aaron setting himself on fire to protest the war, or the Black Mountain father and son rebelling to protect their homeland, their actions all carry a strong sense of 'self-sacrifice' for a greater cause. And that mysterious 'Queen' only displayed her astonishing strength when protecting her companion (the hooded man). This demonstrates that simple, selfish desires cannot attract the favor of the 'supernatural'. Only the cries of the 'righteous' can be answered!"

"As for why the Sioux awakened their 'animal souls', while Louis and Aaron awakened elemental forces, this is likely related to their respective cultural backgrounds and belief systems. Indians believe that all things have spirits, so they communicated with the 'animal souls'. Louis and Aaron, on the other hand, are closer to the image of 'saints' or 'chosen ones' in traditional Western culture. This once again confirms my point - 'supernatural powers' are a realistic projection of humanity's collective subconscious and cultural memes!"

This analysis is well-reasoned, logically consistent, and even quotes Jung's psychological theory, which drew applause from the audience.

[Wow! This guy is awesome! Such a thorough analysis!]

So, if we at the University of Tokyo want to produce extraordinary people, don't we first need to create a "sacrificial righteous person" template that fits our cultural background? For example, a modern version of Jing Ke assassinating the Qin Shi Huang? Or Linghu Chong jumping off a cliff to achieve enlightenment?

[Come on, who are you going to stab? I'm afraid the guy in the hat will hold you back as soon as you get out onto the street; you'll want to jump off a cliff, but the neighborhood committee lady will stop you halfway.]

Of course, the hottest topics of discussion were the nicknames and other gossip of the "Vigilance Quartet."

"Thor" Louis Ferguson and "Fire Lord" Aaron, their nicknames are not controversial because of their distinct abilities.

Tifa was unanimously named "Queen" by netizens because of her powerful aura like a queen that she displayed in battle, and her shocking performance of tearing the giant scorpion apart with her bare hands.

As for the Lord Dragon, the hooded man who remains mysterious from beginning to end but can make the final decision at the critical moment, his nickname is the most domineering - "Overlord".

I declare, I'm totally into the CP of 'The Overlord' and 'The Queen'! A younger, mysterious, control-assistant character x an older, violent, melee-focused queen! Isn't this a good setup? Isn't it a good setup?!

[The Overlord's final fall, directly into the Queen's arms! If this isn't an official match, what the hell is this?!]

[Fuck, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. I envy that guy who dominates!]

"Pfft..." The Dragon Master laughed out loud again as he looked at these silly comments. He wondered if he was a few months older than Tifa. So he shouldn't be considered younger than her.

His laughter finally attracted the attention of several people nearby.

47 (Part 2). 1840 has passed, and 2040 is not far off.

The laughter of the main dragon attracted the attention of other passengers on the plane; Tifa, Aaron, and Jingxue, who had been sitting quietly in the corner like a curious baby, all came over and looked at his mobile phone screen curiously.

At this time, the main dragon happened to see a UP host on Bilibili who was "good at definition".

He no longer hid it and simply projected his phone's screen onto the huge display in the cabin, and turned on the AI ​​real-time translation and dubbing functions.

When the famous UP host of Bilibili started a new round of "high-sounding remarks" in his signature "confident and determined" tone, the atmosphere in the cabin became a little weird.

"...So we see that, faced with the extraordinary strength of the Sioux, the federal government not only didn't resort to crude, brutal suppression or resistance, but instead demonstrated astonishingly flexible and pragmatic political skill! With a seemingly compromising agreement, they successfully resolved internal conflicts and incorporated a powerful new force into their system! This powerful capacity for institutional innovation and flexible self-correction is the truly terrifying aspect of this superpower!"

"Now is not the time to be complacent over a minor, superficial loss suffered by others, or to mock their 'weakness'! This 'American learning is lost' mentality is absolutely unacceptable! If we continue to maintain this mentality, we will miss a precious opportunity to learn from the strongest, introduce their advanced systems and ideas, and transform ourselves and solve our own problems!"

"1840 has passed, but 2040 is not far away. I hope that by then, we can still sit here and have this conversation, rather than facing another wasted century."

The people on the plane looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion as to "What is this guy talking about?"

It was clearly a battle of profit-sharing with ulterior motives and almost splitting the land, and a helpless political concession after realizing that they could not win. How come it became an "institutional advantage" and "worth learning" in the mouth of this "national teacher"?

Tifa and Shizuku looked at each other, and finally Tifa, who was more familiar with the main dragon, spoke up: "Um, is there something wrong with the translation software? I don't quite understand the logic of these sentences."

Aaron shook his head. "Is he religious? And the name of that religion is America Must Win?"

Louisfer simply rolled his eyes and complained bluntly.

"Hey, it's really unfair for him to stay in the big country in the East. Fox News Channel should immediately triple his salary and hire him as chief commentator."

"Maybe he should be made an advisor to the current president?"

"Hmm...it seems impossible, because the previous Chinese team was fired for providing void data."

"Although our president may seem unreliable, he actually speaks based on performance."

The main dragon shrugged, put away his phone, and had a playful smile on his face.

“I don’t mind if they talk more.

Of course he would not despise these self-media.

I can't thank them enough! This group of "national masters" and "reflection freaks" are simply his most efficient and loyal "will-power cash machines," with stable production and excellent quality. When I get back, I'll definitely give them a banner that reads: "Internationalist Spirit, Model of Will-Power Production."

In just one day, the people of the Eastern Great Country contributed 20,000 willpower to stabilize the main dragon; this harvest was much less than the last "Leviathan" incident; one reason was that this was only the first day, and subsequent fermentation would bring in a large amount of willpower; the second reason was that the negotiations and compromises between the Sioux and the federal government could only be regarded as a "secondary event" of the incident triggered by the main dragon, so the willpower harvested was naturally less.

In short, the matter of the Sioux territory has come to a temporary end.

There will be many ways to play this card in the future; but now, it is time to cover it up and let the ambition of the Black Mountain Chieftain grow for a while.

However, before that, in order to repay these "international friends" for their hard work, and to enable the federal government bureaucrats who had just regained some confidence to be bolder and more unrestrained in doing earth-shaking things, he decided... to give them another "small" gift.

A gift that will make them feel like they can do it again.

……

Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii.

Sunshine, beaches, beauties in bikinis, everything is exactly the same as in the travel promotional videos, full of peace and comfort.

However, beneath the sea not far from the coastline of Oahu, a strange undercurrent is quietly surging.

"Alert! Alert! Underwater sonar array No. 037 detected an abnormally high-energy response! Target characteristics... cannot be identified! Repeat! Unable to identify!"

Inside the underground command center of the Pacific Fleet Headquarters, the atmosphere instantly became extremely tense.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the red light dot on the main screen that was flashing and moving at an astonishing speed.

"Is it 'Leviathan'?! It ran towards us?!" The commander's voice was a little distorted due to nervousness.

"No... Unlikely, sir." The sonar analyst's voice was a little confused. "This target's energy level is much smaller than the 'Leviathan', and... and the way it moves is strange. It seems... seems to be circling?"

Just when they were confused, something strange happened on the sea!

“Crash——!!!”

A ferocious fish-shaped monster with a body length of more than 15 meters, covered with fine scales like frosted obsidian, and with a bright red dorsal fin like a burning flame running from head to tail, suddenly jumped out of the water!

Under the sunlight, the monster revealed its hideous appearance!