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Chapter 226 To Save or Not to Save? That is the Question

News of the alien invasion and the fall of Washington spread across the entire internet at lightning speed.

Initially, people thought it was fake news spread by unscrupulous media.

Until the video of the Dark Elf flagship unleashing a barrage of firepower and utterly destroying the city of Washington was leaked.

At this point, people assumed it was a trailer for a movie.

It wasn't until official media outlets from various countries intervened and confirmed the news.

The public was urged to follow the instructions to seek refuge in underground air-raid shelters or to take refuge on their own.

At Avengers Tower, the group, having learned of the fall of Washington, quickly traveled through a portal to Washington, D.C., to provide support.

The built-in earpiece in Tony Stark's suit plays Jarvis's voice.

"Sir, Nick Fury has sent a message with the note 'Extremely Urgent'."

Tony Stark glanced at the screen and immediately informed the other combat personnel.

"Don't rush to Washington, Tony. If you've already set off, get out of here immediately."

The military has gone mad, firing missiles at the alien fleet over Washington, D.C. like they're throwing money around.

Among them are many nuclear bombs accumulated from the last century.

Everyone looked horrified, and their steps involuntarily stopped.

"To eliminate invaders, drop a nuclear bomb on your own capital? Insane, absolutely insane."

Loki exclaimed dramatically, and Thor, though silent, nodded in agreement.

They will never know that in another time and space, they did even crazier things.

—To stop Hela, he resurrected the fire giant Surtur, instigated Ragnarok, and destroyed Asgard.

Natasha: "The military is truly insane. Don't they know..."

Once a nuclear bomb is detonated, will Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area become a wasteland for decades or even centuries to come?

"The Pentagon across from Washington, D.C. will have to move!"

Gwen couldn't help but ask, "The most pressing issue is what to do with the people of Washington?"

If a nuclear bomb were to explode over Washington, D.C., even if they could escape the shockwave and heat radiation, they would have little chance of escaping nuclear radiation.

Gwen: "Ultron, can you estimate the number of survivors in Washington, D.C."

After scanning the battlefield, Ultron concluded:

When the alien warships arrived in Washington, D.C., the population of the city was about 95.

The alien warships' bombing primarily targeted buildings, with an estimated direct death toll of 15.

However, most of the survivors were buried under the rubble, and without timely rescue, the number of casualties would rise sharply.

Wanda: "Can we intercept the missile? Use a portal spell to teleport it away?"

"No, the missile is too fast, the risk is too great. Besides, not all of us can fly."

Tony Stark rejected Wanda's proposal and made a quick decision.

"Let's get moving! Those who know teleportation spells, coordinate with those who don't, and save as many people as we can!"

"good!"

At Tony Stark's command, the Asgardians, the Avengers, Gwen, Erin, Wanda, and Gaya all sprang into action.

Under Ultron's plan, they divided the area into different zones and raced against time to dig through the boulders, rescue the buried people, and teleport them away.

As they moved, countless missiles streaked across the sky, heading straight for them.

If a nuclear bomb were to detonate over Washington, D.C., they would be completely exposed to the shockwave, heat radiation, and light radiation without any protection.

And under nuclear radiation.

"Russell, they are your friends, aren't you going to help them?" the observer asked.

"People won't be grateful for how many people they saved; they'll only resent who they didn't save."

On the hill, Russell sipped a glass of lemonade, pointed in the direction of Washington, D.C., and gave his opinion.

"Observer, did you see that?"

The energy of resentment is accumulating, while the energy of gratitude is scarce.

"Look, there's a guy over there who just got rescued and is already complaining about why Gwen didn't save him first."

The observer simply smiled, added two more lemon slices to Russell's glass, and poured him a glass of water.

Most living things in the universe are like this, so he was used to it.

"Isn't Russell going to make a move? That's a real shame."

The observer sighed.

Russell glanced at the observer: "I don't know what this big-headed doll is regretting. He clearly has the ability to save these people too."

Seemingly hearing Russell's inner thoughts, the observer explained:

"The Observer race swore an oath not to interfere with the affairs of the universe, because they did not want to affect the development of later civilizations."

But whether these people live or die has little impact on the development of civilization.

Following my heart, I still hope they can survive.

only"

The observer pointed to the four-nation coalition fleet over Washington, D.C.

Signaling for him to intervene and save these people would mislead the allied forces of the four major nations into believing he is a member of Earth, thus affecting their assessment of Earth's combat capabilities.

This violates the observer principle.

Russell lowered his head and took another sip of lemonade.

He will make a move, but not now.

On the horizon, several missiles streaked across the sky, heading towards the Dark Elf fleet.

Speeds of several Mach are invisible to the naked eye.

The location of missiles can only be determined by the long contrails they leave behind.

"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"

Maria Hill's voice rang in the earpieces of all the combat personnel.

"You guys go first, I can save a few more people! I have spider-sense, I can teleport away if there's danger."

Gwen said firmly.

As the others were teleported away, he became even more frantic, moving the boulders in an attempt to save a few more people.

"I have a spider-sense too!"

Seeing this, Eileen also wanted to join in.

However, before Erin could make a move, Tony Stark grabbed her and dragged him off balance.

"Eileen, come back! You don't even know teleportation magic, what are you doing here!"

Tony Stark shoved and teleported Erin away.

"Gwen, the missile is expected to hit the alien fleet and explode in one minute. Keep an eye on the time."

After giving him a word of advice, Tony Stark also teleported away.

At this moment, Gwen was the only one still actively rescuing people in the ruins.

And Sol.

Saul stated that the shockwave, heat radiation, light radiation, and nuclear radiation from a nuclear explosion are nothing more than a shower.

As Tony Stark and the others left, the people in the ruins seemed to understand something.

Someone struggled and shouted, hoping to be rescued first.

Some people bowed their heads and silently mourned.

Although their god does not exist and cannot hear their prayers.

But compared to the panicked crowd, they undoubtedly possessed more composure.

A few others urged Gwen and Thor to leave quickly.

—Even though they haven't been rescued yet.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

A black arc of electricity flashed, and the six missiles that arrived first were intercepted by the Dark Elf fleet and immediately exploded.

Gwen's spider sense.

(End of this chapter)