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Chapter 377 War, the inevitable war (please subscribe, read, comment on the monthly ticket)
Martin looked at Clark and Barry in front of him and felt a headache.

Their attitudes were very different from what Martin had expected.

Clark's reaction was too violent, while Barry's reaction was to just lie down.

Barry's reaction was normal. It was just his personality and he wasn't naturally keen on power.

Although he lost his mother when he was young and his father was imprisoned, he did not have a really hard life under the care of his adoptive father, and naturally had no interest in participating in the struggle over the line.

What really surprised Martin was Clark's attitude. The fierce attitude shown by the other party was completely unreasonable.

From the formation of the alliance to now, although Martin and Bruce have made many adjustments to the organizational structure within the alliance, the two have acted very restrained, and every step of the action has been announced to the members of the alliance and their consent and support have been obtained.

Because Martin and Bruce are not very clear that although the power that the Justice League now possesses can destroy any force on Earth, it is completely meaningless.

Because what they want is a better future, not a charred land with only ruins left.

Secondly, threatening others with force at every turn is childish behavior in itself. Doing so will only make others think that you are a deadly threat and that you are an unreasonable lunatic who must be stayed away from.

But Martin did not rush to question Clark. He moved to the side and invisible shadows rose up, forming four curtains that separated an area.

"Sit down first. Although these chairs are made of shadows, they are very solid. We won't be discovered by others if we sit here. It's safe."

Martin asked them to sit down. Clark and Barry had different ideas, but they did not leave and sat down.

"Bruce and I have discussed the future development of the league, and now we have a preliminary plan."

Martin had hoped that the above conversation could maintain a harmonious atmosphere. After all, he didn't want the two to express their opinions immediately.

But Clark's reaction made him realize that some people seemed unwilling to be left out and had already taken action, so he had to be tough to show his position.

"In order to deal with various global disasters and space invasion wars in the future, we want to promote a global alliance. The role of the Justice League is to mediate and act as a lubricant between countries."

"This is a good thing. Other countries do not know as much about outer space as we do. If this alliance can be established, we will be able to better deal with the threats from outer space."

As a core member of the alliance, Barry is well aware of the situation the Earth is facing now.

When he heard Martin say this, he immediately expressed his support and believed from the bottom of his heart that this was a feasible path.

Clark frowned and said, "But we already have the United Nations. Isn't it redundant for you and Bruce to form a new alliance?"

It seems that Clark is not completely ignorant of these things, but he just doesn't want to use his brain.

"They are two different things. The United Nations has its responsibilities and we have things we need to do."

Martin didn't want to argue with Clark on this matter.

"You said before that you had no intention of militarizing the Justice League. Now you want to establish a brand new organization outside the United Nations. Isn't this even more excessive than militarization?"

Clark frowned, as if Martin had crossed some unacceptable line by doing this.

Even Barry's expression became strange after hearing this.

In fact, Martin can understand their emotions. After the 90s, the two major parties in the United States have seen a wave of diversification and depoliticization.

This wave marked the peak of neoliberalism. The dark clouds of the Cold War dissipated overnight, and people from all over Europe and the United States gathered under the banner of "democracy and freedom" to indulge in the carnival of the post-Cold War era.

They believe that the war between liberal democracy and dictatorship is over and that the free world has won the final victory.

From then on, people no longer needed to worry about war or consider their country. As long as they lived in the United States or Western Europe, they could enter a beautiful new era through their own efforts.

Inspired by this, Clark and Barry gradually grew up, and the wealthy people in the third world were desperate to immigrate to the United States.

But dreams are just dreams after all, and no matter how crazy the carnival is, it will end one day.

The world did not seem to be lifted by the end of the Cold War, but soon slid into an abyss that no one had expected.

Although Clark grew up on a farm in Kansas, he now works as a journalist, an industry that is not populated by conservatives.

Not to mention Barry, he grew up in Central City, a city that uses high technology as a gimmick and is naturally a hotbed of neoliberalism.

Not to mention the impact of neoliberalism on individuals, the international order built around this ideology is not much better than the pre-colonial era.

Just look at the situation of international trade to see how unfair the current international order is.

The European and American group led by the United States, relying on the hegemony accumulated since the Industrial Revolution, only needs to manipulate international finance to exchange for industrial products produced by the blood and sweat of third world countries, led by the major East Asian countries.

East Asia has the support of the University of Tokyo and can use cheap industrial products to exchange for a certain international status. The countries in the Middle East, Africa, and South America do not even have the opportunity to sell their labor. Their rulers directly sell all kinds of things to multinational capital consortiums and live in Europe or the United States as private citizens.

In the past, people in the third world could still stand up and resist in the name of anti-colonialism. But now, under the cover of neoliberalism, people in the third world are not even allowed to resist.

Because it's all free trade!

Those small countries that dare to violate trade contracts are considered barbaric, uncivilized, and unable to keep up with the times, and they will be kicked out of the current international implementation.

The military and intelligence agencies of European and American countries have the right to impose any just punishment on them.

In this situation, Clark's desire to rely on the so-called United Nations to promote a global alliance will only intensify Europe and the United States' exploitation of third world countries rather than actually doing anything.

Martin looked at Clark and then at Barry. In order to consider the feelings of the two Americans, he did not express his radical stance.

"I don't know if you two noticed, but Diana is an Amazon and Arthur is half Atlantean."

Martin looked serious as he stared at the two people sitting opposite him and said slowly, "It won't be long before these two groups appear before the world. At that time, they will only negotiate with human society through the Justice League."

"This is something that no human group can accomplish. Only the Justice League can shoulder this responsibility."

“Why should we monopolize this power?”

Clark became a little dazed for a moment. He had never thought about these things.

Since Diana and Arthur never mentioned their own people in front of others, Superman naturally wouldn't think too much about it.

Martin didn't know what Clark was thinking, but he didn't give him a chance to think. He said directly: "Because I am the direct reason why the Amazons and Atlanteans began to contact human society, so before these two ethnic groups show up, I will never allow anyone with bad intentions to take advantage of this matter."

To put it bluntly, those bastards in the White House are only using this to hype up racial issues.

Martin is busy running around to create more possibilities for people in this world, not to help reconcile the divided American political arena.

Whether those Americans live or die is none of Martin’s business!

They have made the world into what it is today. Even if they were thrown into the abyss of hell and burned for thousands of years, it would not be enough to atone for the sins they have committed.

Clark and Barry were silent. Martin's honesty made them unsure of how to react.

Objection? Why? Their only bargaining chip now seems to be to withdraw from the Justice League.

But they knew that even if they quit the Justice League, Martin and Bruce would not stop pushing forward this plan.

More importantly, the Amazons and Atlanteans don’t know any Superman or Flash, and at best they have established their authority in the United States.

Outside the United States, the two of them are no different from ordinary entertainment stars. No one will invest in them politically, and it is difficult for them to achieve anything.

"Do you really have to do this?"

Clark had never encountered anything like this before. Although he had gone through the process of finding himself before, the pressure was completely different from what he felt now.

"Lois's father, General Sam, once approached Superman and expressed his willingness to cooperate with us as long as the Justice League is willing to exercise some restraint."

"I see!"

Martin did not ask General Sam whether he knew Superman's identity, because if Clark was found, his identity would definitely be exposed.

But this is not the key point; the purpose of the other party doing this is.

"I would like to ask you if General Sam did this as a personal suggestion or with the guarantee of some organization. But I guess you haven't paid attention to these things."

Martin did not continue discussing the route. Clark and Barry obviously had not thought about it. They would think it through with some time. Pressuring them now would only make them feel disgusted.

"That's a good thing. General Sam is an excellent soldier. If he is willing to cooperate, our future operations will be much less troublesome."

Martin's attitude surprised Clark, and it showed clearly on his face.

"Alas, I don't need to be a mind reader to know what you are thinking."

Martin said helplessly: "Clark, Bruce and I want to promote such an alliance, which does not mean that we have to make enemies with the whole world. On the contrary, we have to make more friends, such as General Sam.

Because the alliance cannot organize its own army, nor can it control the global industry. These things still need to be organized by each country itself."

Of course, this kind of thing cannot be explained in a few words, but at least it can correct Clark and Barry's wrong ideas.

Neither of them had sufficient understanding of how to run a large organization.

"Well, these things are too complicated. Martin, you shouldn't tell us these things. Can't you and Bruce just make the decision?"

Barry complained a little, he really didn't care about these things.

The same is true for Clark.

Although they both have super brains and a lot of knowledge stored in their minds, these are just abstract symbols that cannot be connected in a hurry, let alone correspond one to one with reality.

"I shouldn't have gone to see General Sam alone. This is too dangerous. I should have found an advisor."

Clark is now feeling deeply conflicted. Complex information keeps flashing in his mind. He can analyze every piece of information, but it is difficult to make a decision.

"Most of the time in life, what people need to make choices is not IQ."

Martin could sense Clark's entanglement, but he didn't say much. He just said, "It's normal for the two of you to feel troubled. No matter what decision you make this time, things will only get worse."

"You have to get used to this kind of trouble as soon as possible, because no one can make this kind of choice for you."

Martin is not trying to give them chicken soup for the soul. Most choices in life are based on stance, not IQ.

No matter how smart a person is, it is impossible for him to abandon his own position, suddenly turn 180 degrees and make a completely different choice.

"I'm almost done talking."

Martin looked at the situation and prepared to end the conversation: "You don't need to rush to make any answers. There is still a lot of time. Think more about it. This is a choice that will determine your life."

"Friendly reminder, if you follow Bruce and I, you will most likely end up in disgrace!"

"Haha, that's a good joke."

Barry gave Martin a thumbs up, but Martin just shook his head.

"I'm not kidding. Doing this will lead to many attacks from enemies. In order to ensure that the world does not change, they will use all means to attack the Justice League and everyone associated with the League."

"Our bodies, our actions, our spirits, our reputations... all become targets of attack until we are completely defeated and everything becomes a thing of the past that no one cares about. Or we defeat them and win, and this war will end."

Barry opened his mouth wide. "Even though I can travel through time, I still feel an uncontrollable fear when I hear you say that. Have you ever thought about when the war will end once we start?"

"The actions that led to the formation of the alliance will bear fruit within ten years."

"Ten years may sound like a long time, but considering the opponents we are facing, it seems like nothing."

Clark accepted it more calmly, without the agitation he had just had.

"I will seriously consider what you said and won't keep you waiting too long."

Clark nodded to Martin and made a promise.

Barry was the same, although he was shocked too much today.

"If possible, please help me contact General Sam. I want to meet him."

Martin was not joking when he talked about making friends. General Sam was actually a good collaborator. He had prestige, means, and he had not abandoned his honor.

"It's too late today. Will you stay with us tomorrow?"

Clark didn't refuse, he just wanted to know how to find Martin.

"It depends. If I'm still here, I'll contact you."

Martin couldn't be sure of anything. A friend like Death was hard to come by, and the opportunity to take advantage of one's weakness was not always there.

Hey!
He snapped his fingers, and the black curtain around him fell.

Clark and Barry waved goodbye to Martin, they needed to digest the news they got today.

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