Chapter 712: Breaking Up

A trial meticulously arranged by the congressmen to gather power and display strength ended abruptly and anticlimactically after Mike led his people away.

However, the unresolved issues from the meeting did not simply disappear.

The ideological conflict ignited by the Sokovia Accords had formally exposed the rift between Captain America and Tony.

Subsequently, the two had numerous heated arguments over whether the Accords should be signed, almost reaching a point of irreconcilable differences.

The other members of the Avengers were also gradually drawn into the vortex of this ideological dispute.

During the arguments, the internal conflicts within the Avengers grew more severe day by day.

With just the right timing, these long-simmering tensions could escalate into war at any moment.

Leading to the complete disintegration of the Avengers.

It could be said that Baron Zemo was indeed very far-sighted.

As an ordinary person, he ultimately achieved his goal of avenging himself upon the Avengers through his own machinations.

Of course, these matters currently had nothing to do with Mike.

Having no intention of getting involved in the Avengers’ internal conflicts, he issued temporary house arrest orders to Scarlet Witch and her brother after bringing them back to the villa.

This was a form of indirect “protection” for the two.

At the same time, Mike, noticing that Scarlet Witch had completely mastered her Chaos Power, lent the Book of Gospels, which sealed a large amount of magic, to the girl.

Helping her continue to enhance her strength.

“Mr. Mike… this is bad… something big has happened…”

On this day, Spider-Man, his face full of anxiety, rushed into the villa.

He had clearly encountered big trouble.

“Don’t get excited, Peter. Slowly tell me what happened?” Mike stopped Julián Álvarez.

Mike, who already had a good guess about the situation, remained very calm at this moment.

It was Hit-Girl and Quicksilver, the two youngsters, who gathered around to watch the commotion after hearing the noise in the living room.

Hit-Girl looked as if she didn’t mind making things worse.

Quicksilver, on the other hand, thoughtfully poured Spider-Man a glass of water.

“Thanks!” Spider-Man, covered in sweat, gulped down the water, then said, “Captain America and Iron Man fought over the Accords… In the end, Iron Man’s arc reactor in his chest was shattered by Captain America, and Captain America also threw down his shield and left with Winter Soldier…”

The conflict between Capsicle and the playboy had a long history, and the Winter Soldier incident further intensified it.

Now there was also the ideological dispute over the Sokovia Accords.

It was not surprising that the two would come to blows.

“So, what do you want to say?” Mike looked at Spider-Man, who was still agitated.

“I want to say that Captain America threw down that shield representing justice, which means the Avengers’ spiritual pillar is gone.” At this point, Spider-Man’s expression became worried again.

As a good student, Peter greatly admired Tony’s scientific research abilities, almost to the point of worship.

However, having grown up listening to Captain America’s stories, he also greatly admired Captain America, a kind of worship akin to faith.

If he had to weigh the two types of admiration, Peter would undoubtedly choose the latter.

In fact, he did just that.

In this ideological conflict between Captain America and Tony, Spider-Man, as someone outside of the Avengers, could have chosen not to participate.

But he still resolutely chose to stand by Captain America.

As a result, Captain America now abandoned his shield, which was equivalent to abandoning his faith.

This made Peter very disappointed, and also very worried about him.

“Captain America abandoned his shield, and then what?” Mike asked calmly again.

Captain America, to put it plainly, was just an ordinary person, and he also had his own emotions.

Moreover, as a Capsicle from seventy years ago, he actually had no obligation to continue working for the authorities.

His choice to put down his shield and leave this time was not only because of his conflict with Tony, but also his dissatisfaction with the upper management.

“Uh, and then??” Peter was stumped by the question.

Captain America’s departure this time was clearly his own choice.

And then? Mike couldn’t possibly go and drag him back, could he?

Putting aside whether Mike would be willing.

Even if Captain America was forcibly brought back, he probably wouldn’t pick up the shield again until he had sorted things out himself.

“Right, Mr. Mike, you can go and talk to Tony. I saw his state earlier, and he seemed a bit off too…” After skipping over Captain America’s issue, Peter finally remembered his other idol.

Compared to the departing Captain America, Tony, whose armor was damaged, was also in a very bad state.

He seemed to be disappointed with the Avengers as well.

“Peter, listen to me. Steve and Tony are both adults, they both have their own ideas, and they also need to learn to be responsible for their own actions…” Mike’s expression became a little more serious, and he said, “It’s you, Peter. The second semester of high school is about to start, have you saved enough for your tuition?”

“I heard that you haven’t been to work for several days recently. This month’s perfect attendance bonus…”

Everyone needs to be responsible for their own actions, and Mike took this opportunity to give the cash-strapped Spider-Man a lesson in life.

“This, I’ll go to work right away and try to make up for the previous work, please don’t deduct my salary…” When the capitalist showed his ugly face, the financially struggling Spider-Man no longer had time to care about other people’s affairs.

After greeting Mike, he left the villa in a hurry, just as he had arrived.

He was clearly going to work hard for his own life.

And not long after Peter left, another guest arrived at the villa.

“Natasha, are you also here for help?” Mike looked at Black Widow’s grim face.

“Yes, I really need to vent now. So, this time I’m on top…” Black Widow said fiercely.

In the Avengers, Captain America and Tony were considered the two main pillars.

Now, one of them chose to throw down his shield and leave, and the other also seemed disappointed with the organization.

As these two successively gave up, the other members of the Avengers suddenly lost their backbone.

At least, Black Widow’s current situation looked very confused.

“You want to be on top, that depends on whether you have the ability.” Mike smiled provocatively.

“Is that so? I’ll show you.” Black Widow’s face showed more vitality.

And she teasingly licked her lips.

Then, swaying her graceful waist, she stepped forward, hugged Mike’s arm, and ambiguously walked upstairs.

“Tsk! Shameless—”

Hit-Girl, who hadn’t left yet, muttered softly, looking at Black Widow’s shameless appearance.

“This is taking advantage of someone…”

Quicksilver echoed, though it was unclear who he was referring to.

In short, watching the two sticky (sticky and gooey) going upstairs, Hit-Girl and Quicksilver both showed expressions of disdain.

“Wait a moment—” Mike, who had reached the second floor, tapped Black Widow, who was rubbing against him, and suddenly turned to say to the back, “Moretz, school is about to start, have you finished your homework?”

“And Quicksilver, your temporary house arrest is over, go do whatever you need to do now.”

No doubt, this was definitely a “get out” order.

After all, Mike’s ears were very sensitive.

“Hmph!” Hit-Girl snorted in dissatisfaction, but still obediently walked to her room, preparing to catch up on her summer homework.

On the other side, Quicksilver pretended to go out, and then, while Mike wasn’t paying attention, he activated his super speed and ran to the backyard.

Scarlet Witch was cultivating there.

Quicksilver needed to quickly inform her of the “enemy situation.”

“They all seem to not welcome me very much…” Black Widow noticed the micro-expressions of Hit-Girl and Quicksilver as they left, looking thoughtful.

“Don’t think about it, let’s go. Let me see your ability…”

“You won’t be disappointed…”