Marvel: I became an ancestor by sacrificing offerings

This is tantamount to forcibly splitting the superheroes and civilians who were originally on the same side, fighting against the government together.

Let them fight like dogs, while these high-ranking government officials can remain completely out of the loop.

Not only will they no longer have to be criticized, but they can even engage in balancing acts. By balancing public opinion or conflict on both sides, they can control both forces!

After figuring out these key points, the military leaders and politicians present all wore smiles that were a mixture of excitement and cruelty.

Wonderful!

This plan is a triple win!

They can use public opinion to destroy the reputation of the arbitrators, take the opportunity to promote their long-awaited superhero registration bill, and even... use this as an excuse to ruthlessly plunder the people's wealth!

"That's it!" General Mike slammed his hand on the table, his eyes gleaming with greed. "Mr. President, contact that brat immediately, and tell him the story we've agreed on!"

"Well... okay."

The president hesitated for a moment, but under the oppressive gazes of everyone, he finally picked up the special phone on the table with trembling hands.

……

“Peter, it’s me. We take your warning in Times Square today very seriously! Could you tell us in detail what kind of crisis you’re referring to?”

"of course."

Peter cleared his throat and recited his prepared speech to the president on the other end of the phone.

In his description, the Heirs family became a group of madmen who enjoyed slaughtering superheroes and would destroy the universe at any time.

At the same time, he solemnly advised the president that he must spare no expense to build new, large-scale protective and refuge facilities.

After Peter finished speaking, there was a long silence on the other end of the phone.

A moment later, the president's "troubled" voice rang out again:

"Peter, on behalf of the entire nation, I express our highest respect for your heroic sacrifice! You are a true hero!"

"But... as you know, building an energy protection system that can cover the entire city of New York, or even the whole of the United States, would be far too expensive. With our current financial situation, we simply don't have the resources."

Peter had expected this answer.

He sneered, but his mouth said anxiously:

"Mr. President, this is not about money! This is a crisis concerning the life and death of all humanity! Once they arrive, the entire earth will be devastated!"

"I understand, of course I understand!" The president sounded like he was about to cry.

"But the problem is we really can't come up with that money! More importantly, taxpayers won't understand!"

If they knew we were spending money to build those vague and unrealistic security facilities, they would just think we were throwing their money away!

"So what should we do?"

Peter displayed an anxiety befitting his age.

"Those monsters could come at any moment. If we delay any longer, it will be too late, and many people will die! This is absolutely not an exaggeration!"

"I know, Peter, I understand how you feel!"

The president offered Peter a word of comfort, then exchanged a glance with the surrounding high-ranking officials who were suppressing their laughter before speaking:

"Let me think... I've got it! Perhaps we can leverage your reputation and the power of the media."

"I will immediately contact the TV station to broadcast an emergency news segment, and have you, as the arbiter, explain everything to the public! Let them understand how serious the crisis we are facing is, how about that?"

This may be the only way... Only in this way can we convince Congress and the public to approve this emergency funding!

Listening to the president's "sincere" performance on the other end of the phone, Peter almost burst out laughing.

These politicians really want to ruin their own reputations!

However, this is exactly the effect he wanted!

Therefore, Peter, also suppressing a laugh, spoke in a solemn tone with an air of righteous indignation:

“I understand. For New York, for our home, I’m willing to stand up and take on all of this!”

"That's great! Mr. Arbitrator, rest assured, we will cooperate fully with you!"

After hanging up the phone, the "weakness" and "gratitude" on Peter's face vanished instantly, replaced by a playful smile.

Beside him, Tony and Captain America were completely dumbfounded.

Tony stared at Peter in disbelief, as if he were looking at an alien.

"Peter, are you crazy? You're putting yourself on the hot seat!"

Even Tony, who is known for his outrageous behavior in the public eye, felt that Peter was courting death.

Even Steve, who always unconditionally trusted Peter, couldn't help but frown at this moment.

“Peter, this is too risky. The people’s trust is hard-won, and once lost, it is very difficult to regain.”

However, Peter simply smiled dismissively at their concerns.

He turned around, looking at the two core members of the Avengers before him, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

"Don't worry, it's all part of my plan."

"Besides... if this show is to be played to its fullest potential, I can't do it all by myself."

Peter's gaze swept over Tony and Steve's faces, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"The next part of the script will require your two passionate performances."

"Us? The performance?"

Tony and Steve exchanged a glance, both seeing deep confusion in each other's eyes.

What are we acting in?

Faced with their questioning gazes, Peter smiled and uttered a word that made Tony and Captain America gasp in shock:

"civil war!"

Chapter 233 Either Pay Up or Risk Your Life

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.

“Based on my understanding of those politicians, they are indeed capable of pulling off such a stunt.” 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 a lot of 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. 'The Arbiter,' New York's well-known masked hero, will be making an official statement regarding the commotion 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 the 'future crisis' that you broadcast 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 damn 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, this sounds so...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, with some viewers unable to resist making comments: