Marvel: I became an ancestor by sacrificing offerings.

Captain America and Tony almost thought Peter had gone mad.

But Peter's subsequent revelation of the full plan and his speculations about the government leadership gradually calmed them down.

"Knowing those politicians as I do, they could very well pull off something like this." Tony stroked his chin, clearly believing and confirming Peter's words and plan.

Captain America, on the other hand, frowned deeply; this old popsicle's mind was quite simple.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind—could a person really be this bad?

I am taking a wait-and-see approach to this.

After a long while, Captain America spoke with difficulty:

"I don't believe those people could be that stupid... Of course, if all this unfortunately happens, I'm willing to accept the task you assign me unconditionally."

Hearing this, Peter didn't press the matter, but instead gave Captain America a somewhat enigmatic smile:

"Well then, let's wait and see."

……

The following afternoon, the White House, television broadcasting room.

The studio was brightly lit, but the atmosphere was somewhat eerie.

The host wore a professional smile, but deep in his eyes lay an undisguised contempt and mockery.

The audience members were more there to watch a circus performance than to attend an interview.

The sole protagonist of this performance is none other than the "Arbitrator"—Peter Parker, dressed in a dark gold skull suit.

The production team clearly put in "effort"; instead of turning this episode into a serious news interview, they arranged it like a midnight entertainment show.

The dazzling lights swept across Peter's suit, making the supposedly mysterious and dignified Arbiter look like a cheap cosplayer.

In an effort to discredit Peter, politicians manipulated all official and unofficial television stations to force the broadcast of the live event.

"We have an urgent message to share: Mr. Arbitrator, the well-known masked hero of New York, will be making an official statement regarding the riots that occurred in Times Square yesterday."

The host started the show with an exaggerated tone.

The cameras immediately focused on Peter, startling viewers across the country who were watching on television.

The arbitrator actually gave an official interview!

"Mr. Arbitrator," after a brief exchange of pleasantries, the host leaned forward, adopting a concerned expression.

"We've all heard about your warnings about 'future crises' in Times Square. Could you tell us why you did that?"

Upon hearing this, Peter looked up and, through the skull mask, spoke in an extremely serious tone:

"Because I saw a future where New York in another universe was destroyed!"

In the following time, Peter began to recount with a serious expression how he traveled through time, how he saw Spider-Man in that universe die tragically at the hands of the Successors, and how he saw that universe be destroyed by the Successors with terrifying power.

Finally, Peter concluded:

"What happened yesterday was indeed a misunderstanding. I don't know why those damned heirs didn't catch up immediately."

Perhaps they haven't discovered our universe yet, or perhaps we are protected by some kind of rule.

But I can say with certainty that danger could strike at any moment—perhaps tomorrow, perhaps a week, perhaps a month from now… This is a tough battle, and we must all be prepared.”

His voice wasn't loud, but it was full of power, as if he were recounting a nightmare he had personally experienced.

The entire studio gradually quieted down.

The mockery and disdain on people's faces unconsciously diminished during Peter's highly engaging narration.

However, just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, the host suddenly interrupted with a smile:

"Wow, that sounds absolutely...exciting! I mean...you know, even in Cameron's Hollywood blockbusters, nothing this exaggerated happens!"

His words instantly shattered the serious atmosphere Peter had just created.

The "audience" below the stage burst into laughter.

The atmosphere at the scene and in front of the television instantly became relaxed and humorous, and some viewers couldn't help but make comments:

"Parallel universes? An army of Spider-Men? Is this guy really hyped up?"

"I now strongly suspect that this guy came into contact with some illegal substances during the two weeks he disappeared, otherwise why would he say so many outrageous things?"

"Time travel + a vampire family battling a spider army? That's way too far-fetched!"

It has been so long since the last Hulk and Abomination incident that many people have forgotten how terrifying that battle was.

They forgot how dangerous this world is.

Now, with the host leading the conversation in this way, many people subconsciously began to doubt Peter in their minds.

In the following period, similar situations repeated themselves time and time again.

Peter solemnly warned the public to be careful, but whatever he said was deconstructed by the host with humor, turning his world-destroying crisis into an unrealistic joke.

In order not to arouse suspicion, and more importantly, to help those politicians fall more easily into the trap Peter had set, Peter did not act completely like an idiot.

Instead, after being repeatedly interrupted by the host, he suddenly stood up in a rage and roared at the host:

"Damn it, I've had enough! You think I'm joking with you?"

As he spoke, he casually conjured a Rasengan and slammed it onto the long table in front of him, instantly shattering it to pieces.

"Do you need me to show you with my actions what kind of battle I went through, to see how those civilians were easily crushed by those monsters like insects?!"

His sudden outburst startled everyone present.

The viewers in front of the television were also startled, and then their expressions varied.

Some fans who believed in the arbitrator were convinced that Peter was not lying and that danger was indeed imminent.

But many people unconsciously frowned, thinking that Peter's sudden outburst was like that of a manic patient.

This attitude of "I have power so I can make you listen to me" has aroused resentment among many people.

This has also led to some concern and dislike towards the superhero community as a whole.

What would happen if this group of megalomaniacs with superpowers suddenly erupted like the Arbitrators on TV?

Once they go berserk, who can stop them?

As people pondered this question, the trembling voice of the TV presenter came through:

"Don't be angry, Mr. Arbitrator. Of course I believe what you say is true, but I do have a question. If what you say is true, we need to build high-tech energy defense measures that can protect the entire city of New York, or even the whole of the United States."

This would undoubtedly require an astronomical sum of money. So, where will this money come from?

This problem is like a poisoned dagger, aimed straight at the vital point.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Peter's answer.

Amidst such high expectations, Peter slowly raised his head and, in an unquestionable tone, gave the answer that was destined to ignite public opinion.

"Taxes should be levied on society."

"This is a crisis that concerns the life and death of every one of us, and even all of humanity. No one can remain unaffected in the face of this catastrophe."

It's either pay with money or pay with your life!

The moment he finished speaking, the entire room erupted in uproar!