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Serizawa Ichiro's righteous and stern words immediately won the approval of the participating representatives, who cast admiring glances at him.
At this moment, Sitwell, who was chairing the meeting on behalf of the Security Council, first cleared his throat, then explained to the other attendees:
"According to the relevant data submitted by the Monarch Organization, the Titan named Godzilla possesses terrifying power capable of destroying any country, and humanity's existing weapons are completely useless against him…"
"Once such a dangerous monster falls into someone's hands, it will inevitably pose an extremely serious threat to the security of all countries worldwide."
"Therefore, these Titans that are close to humans must be supervised by a credible organization."
Tsk tsk, so Godzilla is a serious threat in my Boss's hands, but in your hands, he becomes a "nation-protecting warrior"?
Constantly using the safety of all humanity to morally blackmail others, you truly have no shame!
Zemo glanced at Serizawa Ichiro and the other organizations eyeing Godzilla like a Joker, then slowly uttered a sentence that nearly drove everyone mad on the spot.
"Going to Sokovia is Godzilla's own choice, and we will not deliberately interfere with his whereabouts… Of course, if anyone is displeased, they are welcome to personally go to Sokovia and take him away at any time!"
"You…"
The conference hall instantly fell silent.
No one had expected that Zemo would dare to speak such arrogant and ignorant words in such a formal setting.
This was practically an open challenge to the Security Council and the Monarch Organization.
Serizawa Ichiro and Sitwell's faces instantly turned extremely grim.
Are you really taking us for blind fools?
It was Kong who forcibly dragged Godzilla away, alright!
Besides, if we had the ability to take Godzilla away, would we still be holding a meeting here and wasting words with you?
However, before Serizawa Ichiro and the others could retort again.
Zemo smiled and continued:
"But considering the increasingly frequent Monster Attack Events worldwide, the Hyperspace Group, based on the principle of mutual assistance,
is willing to dispatch Kong to help countries suffering from Titan and Kaiju attacks resolve crises for a fee… This is short for DiDi Daida Service."
"And each aid only requires paying 10% of the rescued region's total GDP for that year as remuneration."
"Oh, and for clients interested in long-term cooperation, we will also offer appropriate reductions and discounts on fees. Everyone is welcome to sign up enthusiastically."
At this moment.
Everyone in the entire conference hall was utterly bewildered.
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a?!
What was that?
I didn't mishear, did I? This guy just said he wanted Kong to provide paid services?
And he's even going to charge 10% of the local total GDP as a service fee?
Is this not too outrageous?
This is the first time in my life I've heard that saving the World requires a fee?!
Why don't you just rob us directly?
The entire conference hall instantly erupted like a boiling pot.
Many people began to accuse the Hyperspace Group of being greedy and extremely selfish, heartless, for profiting from disaster through Kong.
This was disregarding the safety of all humanity, focusing solely on making money!
Serizawa Ichiro's face was filled with disbelief.
He never imagined that Karl would use Kong as a tool for personal gain?
This was the greatest insult to the sacred Titan.
Thinking that Godzilla might also join the ranks of "enforcers" in the near future, Serizawa Ichiro felt a pang of heartache.
No, I absolutely will not allow that to happen!
Besides Serizawa Ichiro, there was another head of an organization present who also reacted strongly.
He was Stacker Pentecost, the head of the newly established PPDC Organization.
This new Pirate Commander felt a huge threat from Zemo's words.
Clearly, Karl's proposed substitute driving plan would severely impact the Jaeger Program, which the PPDC Organization was still in the evaluation phase of.
Furthermore, he had previously witnessed Kong's powerful stance in battles against Titans through relevant videos.
In terms of battlefield adaptability and flexibility alone, it was incomparable to any giant robot.
And once Kong's substitute driving plan was gradually accepted by countries around the World.
Then a large number of allied nations would inevitably abandon their huge funding for the PPDC Organization.
This would lead to the PPDC Organization collapsing before it even had a chance to fully develop, existing only in name.
"Time waits for no one. It seems I must accelerate the preliminary preparations for the Jaeger Program…"
Stacker Pentecost immediately decided that upon returning, he would immediately adopt Dr. Reed Richards' proposal regarding the use of Titan remains as the main internal support skeleton for the Hunter Mecha.
Because compared to the conservative "starting from scratch" plan submitted by another technical consultant, Tony Stark.
Dr. Reed Richards' proposal could significantly reduce the manufacturing time of the Hunter Mecha and save a large amount of funds in the early stages, allowing the Hunter Mecha to be released faster.
Currently, for the PPDC Organization, time was life.
Stacker Pentecost had to race against time to manufacture the first Hunter Mecha before Kong completely monopolized the "market share."
This would boost the confidence of the allied nations in the PPDC Organization and the Jaeger Program.
Therefore, he had no time to consider whether there were any currently unidentified uncontrollable risks in doing so.
And it was precisely this decision made by Stacker Pentecost that triggered the massive "AI Crisis"—or more accurately, "Demon Engine Crisis"—that nearly destroyed all of America later on…
"Baron, please mind your words. We are not here to specifically invite you to the UN General Assembly to advertise your company's business!"
Sitwell threatened with a livid face: "If Sokovia continues to act unilaterally, disregarding the safety of all humanity.
Then the Security Council will decide through public voting whether to impose necessary economic and military sanctions on Sokovia!"
Zemo's face still held a calm smile, and he even provocatively gestured to Sitwell as if to say "go ahead," then said with a playful smile:
"That's good, I'd also like to see how many people support sanctions against Sokovia?"
"However, there's one thing I need to clarify in advance, and that is our Sokovia will also take corresponding countermeasures…"
"In the future, when these countries that vote in favor are invaded by Titans or Kaiju, Kong will not provide any rescue services to them."
As soon as these words were uttered, the crowd in the conference hall immediately erupted in an uproar.
They never expected it.
Zemo was so unyielding, refusing to back down even when faced with threats from the Security Council and various organizations.
Instead, he dared to threaten everyone to their faces?
Many people couldn't help but feel angry and confused about this.
A mere small European country, yet so arrogant, who gave him the courage?
Fish Leong?
However.
Many who were originally wavering began to have second thoughts under Zemo's aggressive counter-threat.
After all, Kong's combat power was evident to everyone.
No one could guarantee that Titans would not appear on their country's territory in the future.
Most importantly, even the U.S. military's most elite forces were helpless against these super monsters.
If they offended Sokovia now, then when Titans or Kaiju appeared, wouldn't they just have to meekly stick out their necks and wait for their country to be annihilated?
And the hesitation shown by these people was precisely the effect Zemo wanted.
His lips curved into a confident arc, and he immediately adopted a spectating posture, leisurely enjoying the upcoming voting session.
Before coming to the meeting, Karl had specifically instructed him that this time, he didn't need to humor anyone; being arrogant and overbearing was enough.
If anything went wrong, the Department of Defense would naturally take the blame.
Huh?
Why the Department of Defense?
Since his own boss said so, what else could he do?
Of course, he'd follow orders!
However, Zemo's personality was always cautious, so he naturally wouldn't go too far.
And he knew deep down that his Boss had given such instructions because the more arrogant he appeared at this time, the more deeply ingrained the DiDi Substitute Driving Service would become.
This was utilizing the "Alarm Bell Effect" in communication studies.
That is: by "ringing the alarm bell," emphasizing the stakes of a certain matter, thereby maximizing the arousal of people's crisis awareness and tension, guiding and prompting their attitudes and behaviors to shift towards the predetermined communication content.
Under the influence of appropriate urgency and crisis, most people would quickly take corresponding actions in a short period of time.
Clearly, Karl, who had long integrated "sales awareness" into his DNA, viewed this hearing as a God-given opportunity to "flex muscles and promote new businesses."
This was far more efficient than spending money on advertising later on.
And Zemo had long grown accustomed to his boss's wild ideas.
Even if Karl suddenly told him one day that he was going to conquer the Earth, he wouldn't be surprised in the slightest.
Instead, he would enthusiastically offer advice and help solve problems for him.
So… I don't care if you're the Monarch Organization or the Security Council, if you have the guts, go head-to-head with my Boss?!
Soon, the sanction vote resolution initiated by Sitwell, targeting Sokovia's refusal to release Godzilla and Kong, was completed.
But to the surprise of Sitwell, Serizawa Ichiro, and others.
Among the 185 member states present at the regular meeting, only 86 countries chose to approve the sanctions, while the other 99 countries all chose to reject them.
Under normal circumstances, for such a resolution concerning safety and peace, more than two-thirds of the member states must vote in favor for it to pass smoothly.
But now, the number of approving countries was less than half.
This made Sitwell, Serizawa Ichiro, and others feel a chill down their spines.
Who could have imagined that in just a few months, Karl Merks's influence in the international community had affected so many countries.
But what was most outrageous and even unacceptable to Serizawa Ichiro and organizations like S.H.I.E.L.D. was that.
General Ross, representing both the U.S., one of the permanent members of the Security Council, and the Department of Defense, actually cast a dissenting vote, indirectly triggering a veto!
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
What the hell is going on now?
General Ross actually chose to support Sokovia? Is this not too outrageous?
Could this guy have suddenly developed senile dementia and voted incorrectly?
Or… has this guy reached some unspeakable deal with Karl Merks in private?
Just as everyone was speculating.
General Ross, as if no one else was present, adjusted his tie, then spoke with an unusually serious expression:
"I believe that this vote resolution concerning sanctions against Sokovia does not comply with charter standards, and the final voting results have precisely confirmed my idea…"
"Therefore, on behalf of America and the Department of Defense, I formally request the UN General Assembly to immediately convene an emergency special session to address this veto matter,
and suggest that the General Assembly should no longer convene similar meetings, as this is a manifestation of improper use of the Assembly's time and resources."
"Regarding the relevant matters concerning Godzilla and Kong, our side fully agrees with the response just made by Baron Zemo,
believing that all of this is the two Titans' own choice, and neither the Security Council nor other countries have the right to interfere."
"Furthermore, according to the latest news from the Department of Defense, Godzilla left Sokovia on his own late last night.
This is sufficient proof that Sokovia has no intention of controlling Godzilla's personal freedom."
"Therefore, this meeting convened by the Security Council today, and the related topics discussed, are simply meaningless nonsense…"
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
WTF???
Mind-blowing, this old bastard couldn't have been turned by Karl Merks, could he?
As soon as these remarks came out, almost all the attendees were bewildered.
Especially Serizawa Ichiro.
It was precisely at his strong suggestion that the Department of Defense had specifically agreed to attend this meeting.
Originally, he naively thought that the Department of Defense, always known for its strong style, would seize the opportunity to make serious representations to Sokovia.
After all, this aligned with their pursuit of interests and persona of "no profit, no early rise," "forgetting righteousness for gain," and "never leaving empty-handed."
But who would have thought.
General Ross would even go so far as to "become an enemy of the World" to support Karl Merks?
What on Earth was going on?
It was only then that Serizawa Ichiro realized: So, after all this, the Joker was actually me???