Endless food...
A living environment like a fairy tale...
Sky City standing on top of the spectacular Great Maelstrom...
Various intelligent races such as Great Dragon, Dwarves, Elves, Giants that only appear in games and fantasy stories...
And the advanced technology that is many years ahead of the Earth...
All of this makes Ethan seem to be in a wonderful dream.
The most important thing is that he got a bottle of magic potion that can increase his life span by thirty years. After drinking it, he became younger.
After all, Azerath is ten times more Time Difference than the outside world.
If Ethan's lifespan is not extended, given his current age, two or three years have passed outside and twenty or thirty years have passed inside. It is estimated that he can be buried directly after he is released.
After Ethan got used to it for a while, he took the initiative to apply to join Sky City's scientific research institution and began to study while working in his own profession.
Since there was no external pressure, he felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and Tranquility, and gradually forgot everything in the real world.
Just when the man who created Iron Man rekindled his passion for life, Tony·Stark had completed all the processes of Mark III Iron Man suit in his home studio and sprayed it with red and gold paint.
From this moment on, he finally changed from that irresponsible playboy to the real Iron Man.
Of course, it will take some time to get this title.
But no matter what, I finally got rid of the decadent life of alcoholism and excessive indulgence.
Looking at the new armor placed in the display cabinet, Tony asked without looking back, "J.A.R.V.I.S., has there been any result on the investigation I asked you to investigate some time ago?"
"Sorry, sir. I have searched the entire Internet, and apart from the few photos taken by satellite, I have never found any trace of this girl and the black cat Roa. Moreover, there is no relationship between her family, parents and relatives in the legal citizen databases of various countries around the world." The artificial intelligence butler hurriedly gave the results of his investigation.
"What? Can't find any trace of its existence at all? Are you kidding?" Tony's tone was filled with incredible surprise. "In today's highly developed Internet Information Age, unless you are completely cut off from modern society, you will leave some clues and traces."
"According to your description, maybe she has some kind of technology and power that we don't understand, and can completely avoid tracking by the camera. Apart from that, I really can't think of other possibilities." J.A.R.V.I.S. followed his own logical inference.
"Okay, keep paying attention. If you find any suspicious signs, let me know immediately."
Having said that, Tony·Stark quickly closed the projected photo of Alesia.
Because he had already seen his personal assistant coming in from outside.
Obviously, he didn't want too many people to know about it.
"Are you still looking for Roa?"
Pepper·Poz noticed the black cat projection next to him that he had not had time to turn off, and an expression of sympathy and helplessness appeared on his face.
In Pepper's eyes, this pet that had been missing with his boss for many days must have died.
Tony's current reaction is probably the same as the doctors' diagnosis, and he should be suffering from some kind of mental illness called "War Trauma Syndrome".
Tony·Stark obviously didn't know that in the eyes of others, he had become a patient with psychological problems, and he replied self-consciously, "Of course! I promised it that after I escape, I will treat it to the best steak and tuna in the world. A man must keep his promise, and once he has promised, he must fulfill it."
"Okay, then I hope you can find it soon."
Pepper·Poz didn't argue with anything, he just smiled and nodded in agreement.
To be precise, ever since the man in front of her escaped death and returned from Afghanistan, she has never had an argument with him.
The reason is also very simple!
There are always some benefits and privileges available to patients.
Especially Tony behaved so strangely after returning home.
I basically spent the whole day hiding at home in mystery, not knowing what I was doing.
It is far different from the previous image of a playboy who liked to appear in high-profile public occasions and make headlines in the news media.
It is precisely because of this that the outside world speculates that he suffered from a very serious "war trauma syndrome."
Not only that, this guy also announced at a previous press conference that Stark Industries would close the weapons department.
As soon as the news came out, the entire group's stock price plummeted by 40%, and it continued to fall. It seemed that there was a trend of being cut in half.
Many shareholders even shouted angrily that they wanted to remove Tony·Stark CEO's position and kick him off the board of directors.
At this time, the ugly face of America capitalism was vividly displayed.
No one remembers that Stark father and son are the founders of this company.
It is their genius inventions and creations that have created the brilliance of Stark Industries today, bringing dozens or even hundreds of times of income to all investors.
Every investor who holds shares in the Stark Group only remembers Tony·Stark's words to close the weapons department, causing their assets to shrink significantly.
Of course, Tony himself had already anticipated this. He had always been very calm about the quarrels from the outside world and the clamor of shareholders in the company.
After all, he has successfully miniaturized Arc Reactor.
With this technology alone, Stark Industries can easily monopolize the energy market in the future and become a truly multinational giant.
Unfortunately, Pepper Pozzi didn't know this, and was still worried about his boss's situation. He quickly pulled out a note from the folder in his hand and handed it over. "Here, this is a Invitation Letter. A Coulson agent who claimed to be from the Strategic Homeland Defense Attack and Logistics Support Bureau just gave it to me. He also said that he wanted to make an appointment with you to talk."
"Strategic Homeland Defense Attack and Logistics Support Bureau? What kind of government or intelligence agency is this?" Tony took it and glanced at it, with several question marks popping up in his head.
"I don't know. I only know that agent Coulson looks quite kind and should be a good person. In addition, Invitation Letter says Future Technology Symposium. I think you might be interested." Pepper Botz replied seriously.
"Hmph! It must be another group of ignorant politicians sitting there talking some useless nonsense. As long as they have a little scientific knowledge in their minds, Congress will not be so stingy when discussing funding for scientific and technological research and development. Say no to me!"
When saying these words, Tony once again brought his proud, arrogant and defiant character to the extreme, and his tone was full of naked and undisguised contempt.
Obviously, with a background in science and technology, he doesn't like politicians who only talk rhetoric at all.
"OK! I get it." Pepper Poz sighed helplessly.
This Iron Man had no idea how important an important gathering he had missed.
Ten minutes later, when Coulson reported Tony·Stark's rejection of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s invitation to Nick Fury, Director Egghead could no longer bear it and cursed in the office on the spot.
"Idiot! Idiot! I can't believe that this bastard is actually Howard's biological son."
"Calm down, Director. Tony·Stark doesn't know the truth about this seminar. Maybe... we should give him a hint." Maria Sil took the initiative.
"Hint? Tell me what hint? If the inside story of this seminar is leaked, the entire world will be plunged into turmoil and unrest. What's more, the representatives of the big countries in International Security Council will never allow such advanced technology to flow into those small countries." Nick Fury slapped the table angrily.
According to his original plan, he directly brought in the son of the founder of S.H.I.E.L.D., and with the help of Stark Industries's advanced technology, he was successfully shortlisted.
At that time, as long as Tony·Stark is included in the "Avengers Alliance" that he is preparing to create, S.H.I.E.L.D. will be able to get a lot of results for free in the future.
But now, the good news is that the real owner is not even interested in coming to participate, so all subsequent arrangements will naturally be in vain.
Obviously, this so-called "Future Technology Symposium" is actually part of the advanced technology that Allen promised to provide to human society.
However, in order to deceive others, these technologies will not be provided directly to governments, but to companies with certain R&D capabilities and technical strength.
They will then transform the technology into products, ultimately realizing the grand vision of bringing earth civilization to the next stage.
Therefore, several major powers have begun to look for suitable targets in their own countries to ensure that they will not be at a disadvantage in this competition.
Otherwise, once you are left behind, you may never be able to catch up again in this life.
"What about US Government? Didn't they invite Stark Industries?" Maria Sil narrowed her eyes and asked.
"Maybe it's because Tony announced the closure of the weapons research and development department not long ago. The military is more inclined to let Hammer Industries replace Stark Industries. Of course, it is still being debated at the moment and it is estimated that there will be no results in a short time." Nick Fury said, touching his shiny black forehead.
Although S.H.I.E.L.D. and US Government are deeply involved in intelligence agencies, they are actually closer to a relationship of both competition and cooperation.
This is why, when S.H.I.E.L.D. fell later, whether it was the FBI, CIA, or US Military, they all jumped out impatiently and wanted to kill him.
On the one hand, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. often uses his identity as FBI and CIA to deceive people, which is indeed a bit hateful.
On the other hand, they are not completely obedient to US Government, so they will naturally be hostile to their country's intelligence agencies.
S.H.I.E.L.D. has only one real superior, and that is International Security Council.
In other words, it is essentially an international collaborative organization.
"Hammer Industries also joined the competition?" Maria Sil was obviously surprised. "This is really a big trouble! Is there no way we can directly let Stark Industries be shortlisted?"
"There is a way, but I'm not sure what the consequences will be." Director Egghead's one eye flashed with a deep light.
"You mean... to directly influence the person who has the power to make the decision?"
To be able to become S.H.I.E.L.D.'s senior agent, Maria Sil undoubtedly has a very keen intuition, and she immediately realized what her director wanted to do.
Nick Fury nodded solemnly. "Yes! After all, this is the key to the future development of human society. We have the responsibility and obligation to join it. Notify Coulson immediately and ask him to go to New York again. No matter what conditions the other party offers, we must ensure that Stark Industries can be shortlisted."
"I must remind you that this is tantamount to violating the order issued by Security Council. Moreover, agent Coulson has not rested for almost two months. His current mental and physical conditions are very poor." Maria Sil said with a strong warning in her tone.
"It doesn't matter! If something goes wrong, I will take all the responsibility." Director Egghead showed his awareness as the supreme leader at the critical moment.
After all, Justin Hammer is a typical traditional arms dealer who is afraid of chaos.
As long as you give money, there is basically nothing you dare not sell.
Therefore, he would rather let Tony·Stark, who has shown certain heroic qualities, get the ticket than Justin Hammer.
Otherwise, once Hydra acquires some of these advanced technologies, it will inevitably cause a bloody storm around the world.
"Understood! I will give the order to Agent Coulson immediately."
After saying that, Maria Sil turned around and walked out of the office.
After watching the slender female agent walk away completely, Nick Fury took out a top-secret file from the drawer. On the first page, there were photos of Allen, Sakura and Artoria.
I saw him touching his chin and whispering in a voice that only he could hear, "Super strength, Super Speed, super physique, the huge energy of at least dozens of stars combined, and all kinds of incredible super Natural Abilities. After Security Council gets such allies, my proposal to form Avengers will probably be shelved by Infinity. This cannot continue like this! The earth must have its own defense force."
The words just fell!
Director Egghead stood up suddenly, walked out of the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters building with another top-secret file, and boarded a plane.
Not long after he left, the news was sent to Alexander Pierce's desk.
"Interesting! I bet this guy is planning something secretly."
"Do you need our people to track his movements?" Sitwell asked cautiously.
"No, no need." Alexander Pierce smiled and shook his head. "Today is different from the past! Compared with Nick Fury's small actions, Future Technology Symposium is the focus we should pay attention to this time. As long as we can master some advanced technologies first, the world will soon be ours."
"But Security Council has signed an alliance agreement with those super humans from other dimensions. Will they watch us seize control of the world and remain indifferent?" Sitwell said with strong doubts in his tone.
Alexander Pierce explained meaningfully, "I have tried it in private. In principle, they will not intervene in the internal fighting between humans. In other words, these people will only fulfill their obligations when they are invaded from other dimensions and aliens. So don't worry, they are not our enemies..."