As Superman appeared and confirmed Tony's words,
the people present who had still harbored doubts now completely believed the shocking news.
In an instant, the entire venue became chaotic. Countless reporters hurriedly made calls, sending this New York-shaking news back to their headquarters.
Taking advantage of the reporters' confusion, Tony found a chance to slip back backstage.
He had actually only announced that he was Iron Man on a whim.
After all, the previous two superheroes, Superman and Spider-Man, had both kept their identities hidden.
Only he, the great Tony Stark, was unafraid of the world's judgment and personally admitted that he was a superhero.
Wouldn't his reputation now resound throughout the world even more than that damn Superman's?
He just had not expected that guy to come to the event as well.
"Tony, you..."
The moment he returned backstage, Pepper looked at Tony with an incredulous expression.
"Ahem, we'll talk about this later. Hurry and get a car to take me out of here..."
Tony seemed somewhat anxious, wanting to leave as quickly as possible.
Of course, there was one thing he kept to himself.
That guy never brings anything good when he shows up.
In fact, Tony's premonition was not wrong.
"What? Great Mr. Iron Man, you seem quite eager to leave?"
At some point, Peter had already appeared beside them.
"Hello... Mr. Superman."
It was Pepper's first time seeing Peter in person, and she sounded somewhat nervous as she greeted him.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Pepper Potts."
Peter politely returned the greeting before turning his gaze back to Tony.
"Since you're in such a hurry to leave, I can give you a ride..."
"No..."
Tony's refusal was useless. In an instant, the two of them vanished before Pepper's eyes, leaving only Tony's frightened and