This was because Gwen had only told Tony and the others to watch out for the arrival of The Inheritors.
And Peter had only told Tony and the others that he wanted to use a method of self-defamation to take the initiative in exposing the government's ugly face.
At first, Tony and Captain America really didn't connect these two things.
They simply thought Peter wanted to use the arrival of The Inheritors as a way to stir things up step-by-step.
But now, hearing Peter say it like this, Tony gradually caught on:
"Shit, don't tell me you actually knew from the very beginning when those Vampires would descend upon New York."
Peter glanced at him and then spoke with a smile:
"If that weren't the case, why do you think I chose this moment to stir all of this up?"
At this point, Peter finally chose to reveal his entire plan.
He raised his hand and snapped his fingers, and a 3D projection of a New York map immediately appeared in the office.
Peter's finger pointed in the direction of Hells Kitchen as he spoke:
"If nothing goes wrong, the Inheritor Family will descend on New York in three to five days at most. At that time, I intend for this place to become the main battlefield where we engage them!"
"Hells Kitchen hasn't been very peaceful since I killed Kingpin."
"Although Daredevil fights crime every day, he can't stop the ambitions of those gang members who want to swallow Kingpin's legacy."
"If we were to govern Hells Kitchen bit by bit through normal means, it would take at least several years to make it as normal as an ordinary neighborhood."
"But now, if all goes well, after our battle with The Inheritors is over, this place will become the new headquarters for the Avengers, and it will also serve as the energy hub for a large-scale defense system covering all of New York."
By this time, Captain America's brain had completely disconnected.
As a veteran who only knew the thrill of battle decades ago, he was now completely unable to keep up with the rhythm of a scheming mastermind like Peter.
Compared to him, Tony, who was standing beside them, was much better.
He looked at the map of Hells Kitchen and then at the dense crowd of protesting citizens outside the window, his eyes gradually growing brighter.
"Hiss~ you guy... don't tell me you planned all of this from the very beginning!"
Peter didn't answer the question directly. Instead, he took another sip of Cola before speaking:
"As long as I don't show up and don't respond to my actions, and as long as you all maintain this tense attitude, the protests outside will not stop."
"But people who truly need to support their families won't participate in protests for several days in a row. So, can you guess who will be left in the protest ranks by then?"
Captain America finally found an opportunity to show off, so he quickly responded:
"Either vagrants who have nothing left and don't plan to live a good life, or lackeys shouting on behalf of those politicians and capitalists!"
Tony added an extra point from the side:
"Furthermore, they are extreme anti-superhero lunatics!"
"Exactly!" Peter gave him a satisfied look and then spoke meaningfully:
"If someone is destined to be harmed because of the arrival of The Inheritors, then I would rather it be these people."
"At that time, in front of the World's cameras, right above the heads of these crowds shouting 'Superheroes get out'—"
Peter held up the finished Cola bottle and tossed it from mid-air onto the coffee table:
"The Inheritor Family will descend from the sky!"
"I will let them see with their own eyes how the 'masked thugs' they talk about stand in front of them when they are most desperate."
"Let them witness firsthand how we superheroes, who were supposedly on the verge of a 'civil war,' set aside all 'conflicts,' unite, and fight bloody battles in the face of a foreign enemy!"
"When the time comes..." Peter spread his hands, a smile like a successful prankster appearing on his face,
"Do you think those survivors among the protesters will still have the face to continue holding up signs telling us to get out of New York?"
"Once even this toughest group of hardliners is dealt with, who else will stand against us in the future and continue to help those old foxes on Capitol Hill promote that ridiculous registration act?"
"More importantly, when we personally prove that we were all right, then... who will be the one who was wrong? Who will step forward to take the blame for all the losses?"
"Hiss~"
After Peter finished speaking, Tony and Steve couldn't help but suck in another breath of cold air.
He had made an outstanding contribution to global warming.
Connected!
Everything, every single part of it, was now connected!
It turned out that Peter wasn't just reacting to moves as they came, nor was he being led by the nose by those politicians.
On the contrary, it could be said that he, by himself, had intentionally allowed the situation to develop to its current state.
All for the sake of solving all the problems in one fell swoop!
When the time comes, Hells Kitchen will be purified.
Those haters who targeted them as superheroes at every turn will weep with regret for their previous actions.
The lords on Capitol Hill will witness what it means to 'dig a big pit only to end up burying yourself'!
Finally, and most crucially, from now on, they will have the final say in this country!
When they want to implement any plans in the future that can truly benefit the common people, they will no longer face any obstacles!
"You kid are really a freak!" Tony couldn't help but shake his head and sigh:
"It's one thing to be strong, but how can you be even more devious with these schemes than those scheming bastards on Capitol Hill!"
Compared to Tony's sigh, Captain America's response was more direct and sincere:
"Peter, I sincerely suggest you become the President of this country in the future. I'm serious. I'm certain now that only you will make this country great again!"
Hearing this, Peter's mouth couldn't help but twitch, and the figure of a certain 'Tariff King' involuntarily appeared in his mind:
"Forget it, let George or Norman sit in that position! I still prefer this free and easy life."
"Besides, since you are all clear on my plan, it's time for you to do your part. Stir this water up as much as possible for me!"
Thus, on the day after the White House proposed the 'registration act,' Tony and Captain America were 'accidentally' encountered by the media one after another.
Facing the cameras and microphones of the media, the two did not hesitate and directly gave completely different answers.
Tony opened his Battle Suit faceplate and spoke with a serious expression:
"I support the superhuman registration act."
"Additionally, I believe that while Arbitrator's proposal was radical in its methods, his concerns were correct. We are indeed facing unknown threats."
"Therefore, I announce that Stark Industries will fully support the government. Not only will we provide the most advanced technology to assist in establishing a global defense system, but I will also personally donate ten billion dollars as startup capital."
On the other side, Captain America, wearing his iconic Battle Suit, accepted an interview at Punisher Square in Brooklyn:
"I cannot agree with the registration act. When a hero's identity is made public, his family and his friends will immediately become targets for retaliation by all criminals."
"This is not only a serious violation of our right to privacy, but it is also a grave irresponsibility toward the safety of our families' lives and property."
"If this truly is a free nation, we cannot allow such things to happen!"
"This is a bottom line we can never sell out. Once we bow to fear and compromise with power, everything we protect will lose its meaning!"
The two most famous superheroes below Arbitrator spoke out with two completely different stances.
Instantly, the discussion regarding the registration act was pushed to a brand-new climax.
Almost everyone had already smelled the coming storm... and countless people were secretly looking forward to the arrival of a 'Civil War' belonging to the superheroes!