Chapter 4758: X Royalty: Rebirth (Seventeen)

"I can finally speak." Lei Shen put down his hammer, "After we came to help, the X Empire invaded the solar system. Regardless of whether this has anything to do with us, it will definitely be seen as us causing trouble. If we can't resolve Clark Ya's sanctions, let alone being the multiverse leader, the main universe might end up with everyone shouting to beat us!"

"I've wanted to say this for a long time too." Banner said angrily, "Those two people's political skills are simply inadequate, yet they still feel good about themselves. You guys especially love listening to them. How is it now? Under their management, we can say we've lost the wife and lost the troops."

"This isn't the time for sarcasm." Captain America immediately stopped Banner, then said, "Although the decision to go support was proposed by them, we also all agreed. We can't push all the blame onto them at this time."

"But you did say one thing correctly. Their political skills are indeed not high, and they really do have an inflated sense of self. To be precise, they are somewhat presumptuous and don't consider actual circumstances. This also relates to their respective upbringings, which can't be forced."

"Everyone here isn't exactly a political intrigue expert, at most we can only say we have self-awareness. However, since things have come to this, we must do our best. At least we need to show an attitude, right?"

Everyone also sighed in unison.

Political skill is like a super expensive sports car. If you didn't have it when you were born, it's very hard to have it in this lifetime. Because for ordinary people, political struggle is simply too distant.

In the Avengers, probably only two and a half people have some political struggle ability. Everyone else is just giving it away for free.

First, let's talk about those who do. Don't look at Lei Shen usually acting like a brute, but he is, after all, the heir of Asgard, and from childhood he received heir education. Even if he didn't learn it well, osmosis allows him to understand some things. Including how Odin balances his various generals, how to balance spoils after victory, and how to comfort people after defeat. These are very valuable experiences. During the years he followed Odin in battle, he also learned quite a bit.

Next is Captain America counting as one. Don't look at him being a soldier, but he served as a long-time US military recruitment ambassador, representing the military, and thus needs to participate in the political struggle vortex. Although he went to the front lines not long after, he still has some experience.

Black Widow can only count as half. Don't look at her being born in the Soviet Union, but from head to toe she is a field agent, with no access to real power. Although occasionally she can see a scale and a half claw, pondering different meanings, but she still can't compare to those formally trained.

The rest basically have none. Others are basically unable to access upper circles due to low birth, let alone the power center. And only Iron Man is an exception.

You can't say Iron Man lacks political struggle experience. Not to mention externally, there is also power struggles and profit-seeking within Stark Industries. But his biggest problem is lacking self-awareness and adhering to interventionism. These two shortcomings combined mean his political level is not enough to look at.

This is also the main reason why the Bright Illumination Society repeatedly causes trouble and is infamous. In the entire Bright Illumination Society, there isn't a single person truly deserving of being called a capable politician, yet they all have high self-regard and love to interfere. Their starting point might be good, but execution turns into a pile of dog shit, so naturally they look like a stir-shit stick.

Take for example exiling Hulk to outer space. Although the cause was Hulk indeed causing harm to the city, staying on Earth was too dangerous. They had concerns and wanted to let Hulk stay away from Earth, which is reasonable. But because the whole thing was handled terribly, it finally triggered the Hulk World War.

After Iron Man and Doctor Strange left, the biggest improvement is that these remaining people now have self-awareness of their own levels. They won't set up a completely fantasy plan and then self-indulgently feel they can definitely execute it successfully, but will discuss more practical issues instead.

"We first need to determine who Clark Ya's leader is now, and what his attitude is." Banner spoke first, "Just now I saw that young Magneto. That is definitely from the central universe. Although they look more easy to talk to than the local universe's, that might just be appearance. Their attitude is very important."

"I think the same." Hawkeye said, "These two people definitely won't be easier to deal with than the previous two. At least under the current situation, they still appear to handle things with ease, showing no panic. This proves they indeed have countermeasures."

"You should have heard about this, right?" Black Widow said, "The young mutants want to set up an arena to test their skills. We can go watch when the time comes, and maybe we can privately talk to them and find out what they really want to do."

"That's actually a good idea." Captain America said, "After the arena ends, there will definitely be a victory banquet. The banquet is the best opportunity for gathering information."

"But are you sure you want to participate in the mutants' arena?" Lei Shen asked, "Even just watching might be dangerous?"

"No problem, this island has a limiting effect on mutants." Spider-Man said, "They won't use overly strong power, and there will also be other mutants restricting them."

Everyone looked at Spider-Man. Captain America said, "You seem to know a lot, Peter."

Spider-Man didn't refute, he nodded and said, "They aren't hiding anything from me. Or rather, they also haven't thought of hiding anything from us. This kind of thing can be known by casually asking a mutant or observing for a few days, and it's not some secret."

"What I really want to say is, the mutants want to go soak in hot springs together, and they've also invited Spider-Men from other universes. I might be able to go along and see. If you have anything you want me to express, I can relay it."

"Good heavens, you've actually already infiltrated their inner circle." Hawkeye exclaimed, "You can even get into this kind of private gathering."

"No one has ill will toward Spider-Man." Spider-Man said, "The local Avengers also invited me to visit. Perhaps I can also talk with them. If you have anything you want to say, I can also bring it."

"Can you get the local Avengers to step in and slightly restrict the Washington side?" Lei Shen asked, "I mean just applying influence, out of consideration for Earth's safety or something like that."

"This is a method, but I'm afraid it's very difficult." Captain America said, "The Avengers would definitely be willing to do this, but the problem is whether the Washington side will accept it. I see they have no chance of accepting."

"Really both stinky and hard." Lei Shen cursed, "The mutants just helped them repel the alien army, and they turned their backs and denied people. Truly shameless enough."

"What about S. H. I. E. L. D.? Won't they consider S. H. I. E. L. D.'s advice?"

"S. H. I. E. L. D. cannot step forward." Captain America continued, "Mutants belong to superpowered beings, and are also within S. H. I. E. L. D.'s jurisdiction. Assuming S. H. I. E. L. D. steps forward to oppose restricting Clark Ya, then in the future, any superpowered being related to Clark Ya who causes incidents within US territory, S. H. I. E. L. D. will take the fall."

"Really troublesome." Black Widow said with a headache, "Looks like we can only start from the Avengers. Peter, you go first, bring our prepared mediation intent to them, and see what they say."

In the local Avengers' base, Spider-Man was narrating what he had seen and heard, he said: "Since the new leader arrived, that island has become completely different, looking more orderly. The project progress has also sped up, proving they are very capable."

Captain America nodded and said: "I also have this feeling, just being able to remain stable under so many sanctions, and still endure, is already quite not easy."

"They invited me to soak in hot springs." Spider-Man explained, then said, "The geothermal resources brought by that volcanic zone are very abundant. If I suggest they use geothermal energy to develop industry, would that be able to express our goodwill?"

"Do you even need to suggest that?" The local Iron Man said, "But anyone can think of using geothermal energy."

"But I can give some technical advice." Spider-Man said, "I can take the opportunity while soaking in hot springs to slightly survey the geographical conditions there, and give a feasible plan. We also aren't trying to fully help the mutants, just need to express our attitude."

"That's also a method." Captain America said, "But you only handle the survey, and leave the rest to Tony. It's not that I don't trust your technical level, but if this thing later has problems, you might not be able to bear the responsibility."

"I have a question." Winter Soldier said, "How dare they use our plan?"

"They might not use it." Captain America replied, "But as long as we give it, the attitude is also conveyed. More than that, I believe the plan given by Stark Industries will definitely be the best plan. If they have the intention to cooperate, that would be even better."

"Can Stark Industries violate the sanction order?" Hawkeye asked.

Everyone turned to look at Iron Man. Iron Man said: "Definitely can't directly violate it, but can find ways to circumvent it. If really impossible, wearing the mecha and walking around Earth every day, resting on some island in the middle of the ocean for a bit, guiding one or two hours, is also not a problem, right?"

Iron Man spread his hands: "Everyone knows I'm a mess. Washington has long given up hope on me. They want to separate Stark Industries from Stark, but obviously, Stark's support is much more important than Stark Industries'."

"Indeed it is." Spider-Man nodded and said, "If you help Clark Ya in your personal name, no one can say anything. And your help is exactly what's most important."

"Then let's do this." Captain America summarized, "We promise to provide Clark Ya with technical support in Iron Man's personal name, to demonstrate the goodwill of the entire Avengers."

"But the sanction issue is still not resolved." Black Widow said, "Developing industry requires various resources, which are not a little bit, with air and sea blockades, and continuous harassment, where would the resources come from?"

Lei Shen, however, shook his head and said: "We show goodwill to the mutants just to let them know we are not one with the US government. Not everyone is helping those politicians bully them. This is to give them emotional value, so they don't go to extremes. After all, if mutants go crazy, the entire Nine Great Nations will suffer."

"But we have no obligation, and it's best not to help them lift sanctions. Because if they themselves can't do it, can't get through this hurdle, then Clark Ya will always scatter."

"Whether a country can stand in the international community forever relies on its own strength, not others' help. Or at least they need to have self-reliance. We just need to show an attitude, soothe their emotions. The fate of this country afterward will be seen by them themselves, and can only be seen by them themselves."