Preparing to Court Death

On the other side.

Pepper Potts and Natalie returned to Tony's Seaside Villa. Without resting, they immediately threw themselves into their busy work, but they received too many phone calls inquiring about the situation.

"Despite the Monaco incident, our company's foundation remains very solid."

Natasha, who was also on the phone, said to Pepper Potts, "The Associated Press wants to hear from you."

Pepper Potts covered the receiver of her phone and whispered, "Fax this statement to them."

Upon receiving news of Tony's return, Rhodey rushed to the Villa. After passing through the gate's authentication gate, Rhodey entered the Villa and, seeing the two busy at work, immediately asked, "Where's Tony?"

Natasha turned to look at the person who had entered, then said, "He doesn't want to be disturbed."

Pepper Potts, upon seeing that it was Rhodey, said, "He's downstairs."

Meanwhile, the midnight news on television was still reporting on Tony Stark's Monaco affair and the anchor's questioning of Tony.

Rhodey went downstairs, entered the password, opened the door, and then said to Tony inside the Laboratory, "Tony, you need to go up and get the situation under control outside."

"I've been on the phone with the National Guard all day, trying to convince them not to bring tanks over, break down your gates, and take these things."

Rhodey pointed to the Iron Man Armor displayed in the room and said excitedly, "They want to take your Iron Man Armor; they're too lazy to play games with you."

"Furthermore, some have suggested a thorough investigation of your company, raising suspicions that Charlotte Doyle is Enhanced Human you created."

"You said no one would have this technology for 20 years, and guess what? Today someone has it, and it's no longer just a theory."

"So they suspect that Charlotte's words at the hearing were also false, and they suspect that you are conducting illegal experiments."

Seeing that Tony was not saying a word, Rhodey walked over and said, "Are you listening?"

Upon hearing Rhodey ' words, Tony paused for a moment, then his expression changed:

"What utter nonsense is this? They want to thoroughly investigate my company? What right do they have?"

"If suspicion can be used as evidence, I also suspect they are infiltrated aliens who came to disrupt human unity. Can I request that they be detained and given a detailed molecular-level investigation of their bodies?"

"If they have any doubts, they should provide evidence to support those doubts. We shouldn't try to prove our own innocence."

"Rhodey, others may not know the situation here, but don't you know? Our company develops mechanical technology weapons, and we've never been involved in Super Soldier Serum projects since the beginning."

Hearing Tony's angry words, Rhodey quickly said, "Tony, I believe in you, and I've always been on your side."

"But you know, I'm just a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Base's Department of Armament Procurement. Although I have considerable power, I'm nothing compared to those who make the suggestions."

"And then there's the issue of Charlotte Doyle. They're not just focusing on you, they're focusing on him too."

"Moreover, he has always been very mysterious, but there are some things that others cannot find out about, but the military cannot hide from them."

Seeing the veiled meaning in Rhodey' words, Tony paused for a moment before saying, "Rhodey, pray those gentlemen up there don't mess with him."

"Who do you think those tanks and cannons can hurt? Can they break through my defenses, or can they hit Charlotte?"

"They can't possibly dare to drop a nuclear bomb on New York, that would be too insane."

Tony's face was full of mockery, clearly looking down on the old men sitting there.

"Tony, you know the military's power is more than just this, and Charlotte's identity is different from yours. There are some methods they can't use on you, but they can use on him."

"Even if he is a major individual shareholder of Stark Industries, a capitalist in name only."

Tony looked at Rhodey with a solemn expression, then said, word by word, "Rhodey, I advise those people not to provoke Charlotte Doyle. His strength is beyond your capabilities."

"Otherwise, the military will have a very difficult time dealing with the situation."

"Tony, do you know something?"

Tony recalled their sparring session on the beach, where Tony had dismantled Tony's armor with his bare hands—it was simply insane. Although Tony had upgraded his armor considerably, the materials he used back then were already the most robust. He couldn't possibly build his armor as thick as the Iron Monger's, especially since the Iron Monger hadn't escaped being dismantled.

"I'm no match for him, let alone those things from the military."

Rhodey looked at Tony, somewhat incredulously, and said, "Are you serious?"

A hint of impatience flashed across Tony's face. How could he possibly admit to being inferior to others? But he still stood up and said:

"Yes, at least for now, I'm no match for him, but I believe that after I study for a while longer, I will definitely be able to surpass him."

Rhodey ignored Tony's subsequent words, only confirming that Iron Man was no match for Charlotte at this moment. His expression shifted several times before he finally said, "I'm off, Tony."

"I must stop them from acting recklessly, or there will be huge chaos."

After saying that, Rhodey turned and ran. After leaving Tony's Villa, he drove straight to the Air Force Base. He had to report such important information.

Watching Rhodey leave in a panic, Tony Stark smiled, then pulled the Arc Reactor from his chest and placed it on the table. He then picked up a bottle of Chlorophyll and drank some.

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Charlotte Agency - Training Room.

However, after the Training Room was damaged last time, Ginny replaced all the materials on the walls and floor with Gold-Titanium Alloy from the Seraphim Satellite, which cost a huge amount of money.

The good thing is that Charlotte and Tsunade's sparring session didn't result in the Training Room being demolished.

Charlotte was lying on the ground, panting heavily, while Tsunade was squatting beside her, preparing to use Medical Ninjutsu to heal Charlotte's injuries. However, before Tsunade could even make a move, she discovered that she didn't need to do anything at all.

I didn't cause this guy any damage at all, and I recovered faster than her.

Tsunade punched Charlotte in the chest in annoyance, then began to use Mystical Palm Technique to recover herself.

"Cough!"

"You attacked from behind; the sparring session is already over."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at Charlotte lying on the ground, but said nothing.

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