Humans are creatures with thoughts. The confrontation between humans, other than fists against fists, is more of a reflection of the collision of thoughts. For example, our social processes, normal communication, and abnormal verbal abuse are all reflections of thoughts. The ancient writers also said that for a thousand readers, there are a thousand Hamlets. This sentence reflects the differences between individuals.
Persuading other adults to accept their own way of thinking is a very stupid and difficult thing to do, but the problem is, many smart people never get tired of it.
"If you ask me, it was a mistake to stop the Mutant Registration Act!"
A pot-bellied congressman slammed the table and said excitedly, "There are always people who deliberately blur the difference between us and the Mutants, always thinking that we are actually the same kind of creatures! But we are not! I don't think those freaks are the same race as me. At least when I know that I want something, I will tell others in a friendly manner to gain their understanding and support! "
He stood up and waved his fist in the air.
"Instead of recklessly picking up a wooden stick and messing up the existing order! The assassination of the President is the best proof. The power of those freaks has fueled their ambition, and now they are using this barbaric and crazy method to gain freedom … God, when have we ever restricted their freedom? "
The eloquent man spread his hands.
"Or, if we submit to them now, the next time they want our heads, we will have to cut them off ourselves and give them to them! Ladies and gentlemen, let's stop this meaningless debate. For a group of barbarians whose minds are still stuck in the barbaric era, the best way to communicate is through war! And now … "
He looked around and emphasized his voice, as if it echoed in the solemn room.
"They have started a war!"
"Enough! Congressman Clarence, stop with the alarmist talk! "
Congressman Kelly, who was sitting at the head of the table, could not listen anymore. He slammed the table and stood up. His actions were not in line with his usual calmness. He put his hands on the table and said in a very rational voice.
"Anyone with a brain would not believe that the Mutants would use this method to fight for freedom. Damn it! Who would place the fate of an entire race on a useless assassination? Other than provoking our anger, what is the use of this? This was a despicable framing! Gentlemen, the fact that you're sitting here is proof of your wisdom and foresight. Regardless of whether you have good or bad feelings towards the Mutants, I believe that no one likes to be used, right? "
Councilman Kelly's opinion was supported by many councilmen. This was normal because not everyone in the world was a group of warmongers. People who loved peace and enjoyed peace would always be the majority. After Councilman Kelly finished speaking, Councilman Clarence, who had spoken before, snorted in disdain.
"Normal people naturally know how to choose, but the problem is that they are not normal! Councilor Kelly, I don't know what happened to you that made you change your opinion from being a fanatic to being a pacifist, but I hope you can recognize the fact that the mutants have started to use their power to do whatever they want! The assassination of the president was just a manifestation of the accumulation of this conflict. Just look at the case records of the New York authorities. In the past three months, the mutant crime rate had increased by 274%! They're getting restless! "
A cunning light flashed in the eyes of the chubby councilman. He changed the topic to a very dangerous direction.
"History has proven that when a group believes that they have the power to challenge the order, they will instinctively fight for the position they want. So the question is, which side should we, the representatives of the ordinary people, stand on? Should we abandon our race and stand on the side of the mutants? Or should we be responsible for our people and our country? "
His words sounded very dignified, but one had to admit that for a councilman, public opinion, or more accurately, votes, was a very important factor that was related to their interests. Therefore, Councilman Clarence's words also received the support of many people.
Just when the two sides were in a deadlock, the presiding councilman stood up. He gestured for Clarence to sit down first, then looked at Kelly sternly.
"When we can maintain peace, we should deal with the problem in a peaceful way. Mr. President has given us the choice. Should the 'Mutants Registration Act' be reinstated? It all depends on your vote. So now, Councilman Kelly, let's talk about your suggestion first. "
Councilman Kelly reached out and took off his gold-rimmed glasses, took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped it. He put on his glasses and said very calmly:
"My opinion is that specific actions should be based on a real foundation, so let's wait for the results of SHIELD's investigation. I believe SHIELD is still worthy of our trust!"
"Well …"
The supporter glanced at the others. He thought that Councilman Clarence would strongly oppose this proposal, which actually represented compromise and stalemate, but he didn't expect the chubby councilman to be the first to raise his hand and express his support. Under his leadership, more than two-thirds of the councilmen in the audience chose to support it, which means that Councilman Kelly's proposal was passed.
This made Kelly, who was sitting in the chair, breathe a sigh of relief. His left hand, which had been on the armrest of the chair, also relaxed. But just when he was completely relaxed, a guy in a black suit and sunglasses walked into the room quickly and handed a document to the presiding councilman. The latter took it and looked at it, and his face immediately changed.
The man in black asked, and the presiding councilman hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded.
The next moment, three fully armed soldiers walked into the Senate chamber. This scene caused an uproar among the Senators. Since the establishment of this place, almost no soldiers had entered. They watched as the three soldiers walked to Senator Kelly's side. The man in the strange mask took out an arrest warrant from his pocket and said in a very serious voice, "Sir, I'm going to give you an order of arrest.
"Laubert Kelly, or I'll call you by another name … Raven, you are under arrest for 27 counts of fraud, treason, and other charges. Do not resist!"
Before he finished speaking, Councilman Kelly loudly interrupted the soldier's announcement.
"Ridiculous! Soldier, do you know who you are talking to? There is no place for you in this place. Even if I am to be sentenced, it will not be you. Get out! "
"In fact, I am here to judge you! Show yourself, evil Mutant! "
The leading soldier shrugged. His hand reached behind him and took out a special device. He took a step back, and the silent soldier behind him stepped forward and blocked in front of the angry Councilman Kelly.
The moment the soldier pressed the device in his hand, Councilman Kelly's expression changed from anger to fear. The others also screamed and fled their seats. Because right in front of their eyes, the well-dressed Councilman Kelly's clothes began to transform into a mixture of blue and black scales. In less than two seconds, the strongest spy who has never failed, the mysterious Mystic Woman Raven, appeared in front of the public for the first time. The most frightening thing was that she was facing a group of people who truly controlled this country.
Councilman Clarence took this opportunity to stand up from his chair and shouted loudly.
"Look! Poor Councilman Kelly was killed by them a long time ago! These freaks have lied to us for five years! The Mutants have declared war on us! Soldiers, arrest her! "
Raven angrily turned her head, glaring fiercely at Clarence as if she wanted to eat him alive. However, the fatty nimbly dove under the table. Mystic quickly retreated, wanting to escape from this place. In this kind of chaos, she only needed to casually touch someone's skin and she would be able to escape seamlessly. However, in the next moment, an ice-cold fist appeared in her vision.
"Bang"
Raven crossed her arms, blocking that heavy punch. She thought that it was just an ordinary person's attack and didn't take it to heart. But after that terrifying power came through, the sound of bones breaking from her arms reminded her that she had underestimated the enemy.
She was thrown to the ground in a sorry state. The black-haired soldier in front of her had a cold look in his eyes. He moved his neck like a real war machine and walked towards Raven. The latter dragged her broken arms and kept retreating. She kicked over the chair beside her and threw it at the soldier, but he didn't care about it at all and smashed it to pieces with a punch.
The fist collided with the mahogany chair, making a steel-like sound. His sleeve was torn, revealing a silver-white, metal-like left arm with a red five-pointed star painted on it. It was a symbol that didn't belong to this country.
"Damn it!"
Raven shouted in exasperation, "Is SHIELD crazy? How dare you expose me in this situation! Do you want to start a riot? "
"Bang"
The reply she got was another heavy punch, causing Raven to feel dizzy. She wasn't an expert in direct combat, so she had no way to deal with this beast-like opponent. After a few moves, she was grabbed by the neck by the soldier and dragged to the ground. The leader of the soldiers was chewing gum as he squatted in front of her with a relaxed expression. He reached out a finger to touch Raven's face, but his finger was almost bitten off by the mystic woman.
"Ah, what a grumpy little cat! It seems you need a collar and a whip. "
He stood up and looked at the empty Senate conference room. He whistled wantonly.
"Dong Bing, take her away. In addition, I want to seriously emphasize one thing. That is, we … are not SHIELD! "
Raven struggled frantically, but in the next moment, a heavy fist hit the back of her head. Her eyes rolled back and she fainted. The soldiers strode out of the front door, and outside the door, there was a world full of reporters.
SHIELD immediately blocked all news five minutes after what happened in the Senate, but unfortunately, they were one step too late. On the Internet, newspapers, and TV, there were news about mutants assassinating the president, as well as mutants dressed as senators to manipulate the country. It was simply overwhelming. In addition, some media outlets with ulterior motives also announced the incidence of vicious cases in New York and even the country in the past three months.
The disaster caused by the invasion of mysterious creatures was forcefully pinned on the mutants. The most disgusting thing was that the mutants couldn't refute because no one believed them!
The situation quickly escalated, and under the push of an invisible hand, on the third day, the president stood up and gave a speech to the nation. The old man would never know what kind of situation his speech caused. He certainly wouldn't know what kind of era he personally pushed forward.
But from a higher level, this was probably the process of history that we often talk about. The general trend can't be changed. Under the push of the mastermind behind the scenes, the mutants, this strong and weak, pitiful and hateful group, finally stood on the opposite side of humanity.
For them, this situation had actually happened too many times. The only difference was that this time, the old man who always spoke for them, always argued for them, was gone.
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