Tony's Request

Tony Stark watched as Harvey Anberaka didn't speak, but continued to eat.

"But Harvey Anberaka, just how strong have you become? Can a mushroom cloud do anything to you?"

Finally, Tony Stark couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked.

"With current human technology, nothing can harm me in the slightest," Harvey replied casually.

He hadn't been idle these past few months, evolving at an average rate of six times a month, for a total of two hundred and eighty-three evolutions.

His Void Skin had evolved sixty-four times.

Even at the deepest point of the ocean on Earth, facing immense water pressure, it was no longer a harsh environment for him.

He could move freely within it as if swimming.

However, if he were to directly face the explosion of a mushroom cloud, he might get injured.

So, as long as he could evade the initial blast of the mushroom cloud, his body would naturally evolve immunity to its subsequent radiation in a very short time, allowing him to move freely even under the radiation.

This was the terrifying aspect of the Void: even if injured and in a harsh environment, as long as it wasn't fatal, it could quickly evolve the necessary abilities to adapt to any adverse condition.

"If I were to become something similar to you, could I reach your current level?" Tony Stark asked, his eyes widening in surprise.

"Not at first, but with some time."

"You too could possess an almost eternal lifespan and unmatched power."

Harvey knew Tony Stark was tempted. He nodded slightly, giving Tony Stark a clear answer.

Void beings were inherently the most powerful weapons, and through their ability to evolve, they would eventually become incredibly strong.

The only difference between different Void beings lay in the requirements and difficulty of their evolution.

Witnessing the power Harvey Anberaka displayed and hearing his words, Tony Stark's eyes couldn't help but show a flicker of fanaticism.

"Unmatched? What about gods?" Tony Stark quickly recovered and asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.

Having seen Harvey Anberaka's power, Tony Stark wouldn't be surprised even if a god appeared before him now.

"You can think of gods as beings or aliens who are naturally born with long lifespans and possess greater power."

"Because their power exceeds human comprehension, and coupled with humanity's lifespan of only a hundred years."

"That's why humans perceive them as gods and consider some of their actions as miracles," Harvey said calmly.

"Humanity's lifespan of only a hundred years, that sounds truly cruel," Tony Stark said, considering Harvey Anberaka's nonchalant tone, and then gave a wry smile.

Compared to those aliens, humans only had a mere hundred years.

"Throughout the long river of history, humanity has seen its fair share of brilliant minds."

"They accomplished deeds worthy of eternal remembrance at a young age, but as they aged, their physical functions inevitably began to decline."

"Their minds also became sluggish, leaving them with neither the time nor the energy to discover what they hadn't yet uncovered about the world."

"In the end, they could only be fleeting sparks in the grand sweep of history."

"If they had longer lifespans, combining the talents of geniuses from every era."

"Humanity's current technological civilization would likely be far more advanced and developed," Harvey said, his eyes flickering slightly.

Lifespan was an unavoidable problem for humans, which was why countless people yearned for longer lives.

They yearned for more time to utilize their talents.

They yearned for more time to witness the future they had imagined with their own eyes.

They yearned for more time to witness deeds and sights they hadn't even dared to conceive.

Harvey himself now possessed a longer lifespan, giving him the ability to witness the future firsthand.

Therefore, he didn't reject what had made him who he was, even if others might see him as an anomaly.

But Harvey understood human psychology well: everyone cursed anomalies, yet everyone yearned to be one.

Those who deemed long lifespans useless or a curse did so only because they lacked the power to do as they pleased, in addition to their extended lives.

If such longevity were accompanied by power, it would undoubtedly lead to countless extraordinary events.

Hearing Harvey Anberaka's words, Tony Stark was deeply moved.

Harvey Anberaka possessed power beyond his comprehension, so his perspective and the way he viewed the world were entirely different from his own.

He had faced Nick Fury's threat and had been angry internally, but he couldn't retaliate.

This was because Nick Fury represented America's military.

However, facing Nick Fury's threat, Harvey Anberaka retaliated with the might of thunder.

If Harvey Anberaka hadn't shown mercy, everyone from S.H.I.E.L.D. would have died here just now.

The power Harvey Anberaka displayed made Tony Stark realize that no matter how he improved his Iron Man armor, it would be difficult to match.

This was because Harvey Anberaka had revealed a crucial piece of information to him earlier.

That is, if he became a being similar to Harvey Anberaka, his strength would grow stronger over time.

Therefore, Harvey Anberaka, who created him, must also possess such abilities, and perhaps even more terrifying and powerful ones.

After all, Harvey Anberaka had said that even if he became a being similar to Harvey Anberaka, he wouldn't be able to catch up.

Although Harvey Anberaka had said it casually at the time, he hadn't forgotten his words.

Now, countless people yearned for the opportunity to gain a longer lifespan and greater power, and it was laid out before him.

Yet, he was preoccupied with what others thought of him, which was undoubtedly an extremely foolish and ignorant thing to do.

"Harvey Anberaka, I know I don't have enough strength or the right to demand anything from you."

"So, this is my request."

Tony Stark thought of this, a look of determination flashing in his eyes, and spoke to Harvey Anberaka.

"You don't need to be so self-deprecating; your mind is quite impressive."

"Besides, we aren't in a superior-subordinate relationship, so you don't need to be so reserved."

"Tell me your request, and I'll consider it."

Harvey said after looking at Tony Stark, whose face was filled with determination.

"I'm only now truly realizing that not having power and having power but not using it are completely different concepts."

"I want to request that you allow me to become a being similar to you, to gain a longer lifespan and greater power."

Tony Stark said with a serious expression upon hearing Harvey Anberaka's words.

"What about Miss Pepper? Aren't you going to talk to her about it?"

"Didn't you just say you hadn't told her these things yet?"

Harvey Anberaka knew Tony Stark was mentally prepared, but he didn't agree immediately and instead asked back.

"She will understand. It's also because of this that I know my actions are a bit greedy, perhaps even shameless."

"But even so, I still want to say that I have one more thing I'd like to ask of you."

"If Pepper comes to a decision, it's okay even if the power you grant her isn't complete."

"Please grant her a longer lifespan as well."

Tony said.

Women's desire for eternal youth is stronger than men's.

Therefore, Tony knew that as long as he became younger and told Pepper the secret of his rejuvenation, it wouldn't be difficult to persuade her to understand and accept.

Whether Harvey Anberaka would agree to his request remained an unknown.

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