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As major news media outlets successively intervened, the Monster Attack Event in San Francisco quickly topped trending searches.
According to incomplete statistics, in this Monster Attack Event, a total of 152 buildings, including the Golden Gate Bridge, were destroyed, 39,182 people lost their lives, and nearly a million people were displaced.
Approximately 120,000 people sustained injuries of varying degrees while fleeing.
In addition, within a 10-kilometer radius centered on San Francisco, the area was shrouded in some unknown toxins and radiation.
Water sources, soil, vegetation, and air were all severely polluted.
The estimated direct economic loss will exceed 60 billion!
And this is only a short-term assessment…
If the pollution covering San Francisco cannot dissipate for a long time, then this most important economic and cultural center in Northern California is likely to become a "dead city"!
Coupled with the fact that toxins and radiation may spread to other sea areas with seawater and ocean currents, the losses would likely soar to the trillion-dollar level.
However, what made the higher-ups feel fortunate was that this crisis did not affect Silicon Valley in the South Bay of San Francisco, Takarara.
Otherwise, this wave of disaster would likely directly shake the foundation of America's high-tech industry.
And so… the entire World was shaken!!!
Just one monster caused such immense losses.
If other similar monsters were to appear all over the World, wouldn't the entire human race be annihilated?
But what truly made people panic was that countries around the World were completely ignorant of these suddenly appearing giant creatures.
The more unknown, the more fear!!!
To prevent the spread of panic, a mysterious organization called the Monarch Organization soon publicly stepped forward.
Their head, Serizawa Ichiro, stated that in ancient times, before the appearance of humans, Titans were the true rulers of the Earth.
Now, humanity's excessive exploitation of nature has awakened them.
And, probably, many similar Titans are still dormant around the World.
Humans should find a way to coexist with these monsters, not provoke them… or eliminate them!!!
However, this explanation, like a cult doctrine, not only failed to gain recognition from the World or calm their panic, but instead aroused an even greater sense of crisis!
"Damn it, San Francisco is gone, and you're telling me to coexist with that kind of monster?"
"How is this any different from letting humanity fend for itself?"
"What is the meaning of this damn Monarch Organization's existence? Could it be a monster-worshipping cult?"
"What does that guy Serizawa mean, are we to witness the extinction of humanity together?"
Thousands of people spontaneously took to the streets.
They mourned the victims who died in the Monster Attack Event while demanding that the Monarch Organization take responsibility.
They demanded that more information about Titans be released and that the Military eliminate all these potential threats!
The Monarch Organization naturally refused…
Under external pressure, the UN General Assembly decided to convene several high-ranking officials of the Monarch Organization, including Serizawa Ichiro, for a special, closed-door hearing in Washington, D.C., one day later.
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At the same time, The Daily Bugle's prestige and influence in the New York State industry began to soar due to its accurate warning of "blue toxic blood" during this Monster Attack Event!
All the phones in the newspaper office had been ringing non-stop since morning.
Everyone, including many peers, wanted to obtain more first-hand information about the Invader from The Daily Bugle!
In the editor-in-chief's office, John Jameson, cigar in mouth, leisurely propped his legs on the edge of the desk, his face full of smugness.
This feeling of being watched by the entire World was simply wonderful!
This time, he not only gained a large number of casual fans in cities outside of New York but also received recognition from his industry peers for the first time and was hailed as a whistleblower who could potentially save the news industry!
Of course, this was merely routine commercial flattery.
If anyone took it seriously, they would undoubtedly be a big fool!
But you should know that previously, in the eyes of The Daily Bugle's industry peers in New York State, it was actually a third-rate newspaper that relied on sensationalizing gossip about politicians and wealthy businessmen, and attacking superheroes to gain traffic.
Even with a large number of loyal fans, it was still considered an industry jinx!
However, after these two accurate scoops on the Sokovia Incident and the Monster Attack Event, it almost made all their peers drop their jaws.
Is this really the same Daily Bugle we knew?
And so, the jinx instantly became a beacon!
In short… John Jameson had thoroughly made a name for himself this time.
The Daily Bugle finally had the capital to challenge for the top tier of the local news industry in New York State!
But John Jameson never forgot who gave him this honour.
He now felt fortunate and ecstatic every moment for his previous decision to sell The Daily Bugle to Karl.
This man not only saved his son's life? (Well, that one still needs verification!)
He also led him to a career peak he could never have reached in his entire life!
The boss is so amazing, I'll work for him for a lifetime.
Even if it's 996 or 007 every day, it doesn't matter!!!
After a moment of thought, John Jameson called his assistant in.
"Have the TV station prepare immediately, I want to do another live broadcast…"
Even though Karl had "specially" instructed him not to mention himself in the news, because that way John Jameson and The Daily Bugle could maximize their recognition and thus maximize profits, the latter was not prepared to enjoy this honour alone.
Give a peach, get a plum in return!
He wanted to engrave the name of that great man in the minds of all of New York… no, the entire World!
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A few minutes later, in the studio hall of The Daily Bugle's program column channel.
"Some people say I am a hero…"
John Jameson shook his head, his expression incredibly firm, facing the camera, "No, I am not!"
"In my opinion, the man who promptly disclosed the information to me is the true hero!!"
"That's right, he is the hero who just liberated Sokovia not long ago… Mr. Karl Merks!!!"
"It is precisely because of his selfless actions that nearly a million people in San Francisco were able to successfully escape in times of crisis… So, let us remember his name well."
Actually, this statement somewhat exaggerates Karl's contribution.
Although The Daily Bugle had extremely high visibility in New York, its influence in San Francisco was very limited.
Many people didn't even know such a newspaper existed.
So even if some San Francisco residents, having previously followed the progress of the Sokovia Incident, saw The Daily Bugle's warning and successfully escaped with their families, that was still a minority!
More people, after the disaster struck, saw large crowds fleeing and instinctively followed them out of the city.
Many of them didn't even know what exactly had happened until the very end.
In short, in America, when you encounter such a situation, just run with the crowd, and you'll be fine!!!
However, for some people, the truth no longer mattered now.
They only hoped to learn more useful information about giant monsters from Karl, as well as methods to kill them!
And so… more and more people spontaneously joined the ranks of those calling The Daily Bugle!!!