Chapter 7: The Ark Launch

The launch of the Ark spacecraft was broadcast live around the world. More than a billion people watched the symbolic spacecraft launch on TV or in front of online media, www.biquge.info more than a billion people.

This time, humanity's steps out of the earth are more determined and decisive than any previous ones. This is no longer Armstrong's day trip to the moon.

It is the first step of the earth's civilization to step into the sea of stars, and everyone is concerned about this launch. Originally, Tony Stark was the initiator of the project and the designer of the Ark spacecraft.

He was supposed to be the pre-launch ceremony and speech, but now Tony doesn't look like he's going to Houston.

So the person who made the special speech on the televised was temporarily replaced by an official from the Space Center in Houston.

Li Jie watched the official's speech on TV absentmindedly, a bunch of unnutritious clichΓ©s. It's nothing more than all sorts of nonsense that sounds like it will make people's blood boil.

There is nothing really meaningful at all. Both Lee Kit and Tony felt drowsy when they listened. Pepp is now giving a presentation in the halls of Stark Industries.

Because the launch of the Ark was an important step in Stark Industries, things like high-level speeches to boost morale were a must.

But now Tony wasn't in the mood to boost the company's morale today, and he sat directly on the floor of his office in his steel armor.

"Do you think everyone will be happy today?" said Tony with some sarcasm as he watched the official's speech on TV.

"I think if there wasn't another spacecraft that Latvia is preparing to launch at the same time, then I think the United States and the other P5 countries would be happy. Li Jie's tone was very cold.

"But I don't know if other countries are happy. Because the P5 want to monopolize the lunar development program and exclude other countries. ”

"Yes, my bad. I underestimated the ambitions of politicians. Tony said with some sighs.

"I thought that if you draw a game with the rules, you can play according to the rules. It's not 100% fair, but at least everyone has a chance. ”

"But what I didn't expect was that the makers of the rules of the game were the first to break the rules. ”

Li Jie didn't pay attention to Tony's words, but instead watched the countdown to the take-off of the boat above the TV screen.

"What happened in Latvia, did other countries react? Regarding Russia's attack on fifteen countries in Eastern Europe. Although Russia has made an excuse that seems to be said to be in the past. Li Jie suddenly said this topic.

"But the fact that Russia launched missiles at Latvia in preparation to attack their spacecraft is probably no longer able to hide what Russia wants to do. ”

"Yes, if Russia's missile attack plan is successful, then I'm afraid it will be a little better. Tony said with a frown.

"But Latvia not only blocked the Russian missile attack, but also fought with great strength in the following counterattack. Tony couldn't help but laugh a little when he said this, not knowing if he was mocking Russia or the P5.

"The alliance of Britain, France and Germany should actually have torn the last fig leaf of the European Union. The seemingly solid EU is now on the verge of falling apart. Li Jie touched his chin and organized the words to express his thoughts to Tony.

"The improvised New Eastern European Organization, led by Latvia, became the second largest force in Europe. And Latvia's resilience looks expected in many countries. Li Jie analyzed slowly, and Tony listened very carefully.

"Now Doom has the ability to mine the moon, and he also shows some of his military prowess. It doesn't need to be very strong, it just needs to be able to keep the war at the current level, Tony, what do you think will happen to Europe, or even other Asian countries?"

"You mean there will be a new bloc to compete with the P5? No, I think it's still a bit difficult. The P5 has a higher GDP and war potential than all other Earth nations combined. Tony understood what he was trying to say.

It is nothing more than a country that has hit a nail in the P5 and will choose to side with Latvia when it chooses to take sides.

"It's really difficult, but maybe there will be crazy leaders who will gamble like this for the sake of the fortunes of the country. However, I think most people will still choose to wait and see. It's a bit early to take sides. Unless it is a country that has a feud with Russia. Tony helped Li Jie continue his analysis.

"The real choice will not be now, you must know that even if the Ark spacecraft successfully lands on the moon and the mining plan goes well, I am afraid that it will not return to Earth with the first batch of helium-3 until January or February next year. ”

"That's when other countries are really ready to take sides. So I pessimistically expect that the war in Eastern Europe may calm down in the next month, as long as no leaders go crazy. ”

"But the fighting will not stop, I am afraid it will last for up to a year. And all countries may start preparing for war, and a year later will be the beginning of the real war. ”

"That's when the real terrible war comes, not all leaders are sane, and any mismatch will trigger a war that will sweep the world. ”

"But a long war that lasted for a year was enough to turn a few small states in Eastern Europe into tribal states. Li Jie's words are a bit exaggerated, but they are a true portrayal of the war.

When the time comes, there will be a shortage of food and clothing, and the retrogression of civilization and science and technology will almost be inevitable.

"Yes, that's why your plan is dangerous, but I still have no objection, and even willing to cooperate. Tony was referring to Grade Lee's crazy plan to introduce an enemy to Earth.

"Do you think we'll have a chance to talk to Doom?" Lee's thoughts now are always beyond Tony's expectations.

"I don't think a dictator would be able to negotiate with you calmly, and what qualifications do you have to negotiate with Doom. Tony wasn't mocking Lee, just stating a simple truth.

"We now know what Doom is trying to do, it's ridiculous, but I'm afraid he really wants to resurrect his mother. But I've heard people talk about the resurrection of the dead. Li Jie dug deep in his memory.

"Remember the hand and the meeting before, the beast we fought was from Hell. And I've heard the sworn enemy of the Hand Peace Society, the leader of the Innocence Society, talk about the resurrection of the dead by the Hand Peace Society. ”

"So you want to get ahead of Doom and find his mother's soul as a bargaining chip?"

"Why does this plan sound like we're more like bad guys? ”

"Worse plans, we're all planning Tony. Li Jie shook his head and said.

"I'm just preparing and planning for our more sinister plan, and there are only two of them in the Ark Energy world. ”

"As long as it can be controlled, it can choke the lifeblood of energy. It can also make our planning more rigorous. ”

"No, no, it's not our plan, it's yours. It's your plan. I'm just crazy, why promise you this madman. Tony regretted it.

"Nightcrawler, you look more and more like a supervillain now. ”

"Maybe. But I think I know where to go for Kim and Doom by now. Let's aim all the satellites that can be mobilized at the Orient. Li Jie said.

"Get some rest, maybe it won't be long. We're going to have to go through a more intense battle again. ”

Li Jie was about to leave Tony's office as he spoke, because he knew who to go to now.

"Are you really ready to change the world?"

"Yes. ”

"Well, I wish you success, although I'm a failure at the moment. Tony whispered to Li Jie's distant back.

"If no politician is credible, then I need an underground frontline organization. At least when I'm hot-headed, someone needs to stop me. Tony returned to his office and muttered to himself. (To be continued.) )