Iron Monger's Energy Core was a massive, intricately designed device.
Iron Monger lay silently on the workbench, its core tightly wrapped in layer upon layer of metal plates. The welds crisscrossed without a single gap, clearly meant to prevent any unauthorized access or technological leaks.
Tony picked up a magnifying glass from nearby and carefully examined the welds, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Just as he was lost in thought, a flash of silvery-white reflection caught his attention.
He gently brushed aside some metal fragments covering the Energy Core and discovered tiny silver particles scattered between the welds—magnesium powder.
Magnesium powder was highly flammable; even a tiny spark could trigger a violent explosion. Its use here was clearly not merely for appearance or reinforcement, but more like a precaution. This arrangement was undoubtedly intended to prevent anyone from dismantling or reverse-engineering the core. One wrong move could very likely trigger a catastrophic explosion, protecting the technological secrets within.
"What a sly bastard."
Tony muttered, though a playful smile still curved his lips.
For a genius scientist and Engineer like him, any seemingly insurmountable obstacle was merely part of the challenge, a catalyst for his creativity.
He turned and walked toward the giant electronic screen on one side of the laboratory. His fingers rapidly swiped across the virtual interface, bringing up a series of complex blueprints and data-analysis charts.
"J.A.R.V.I.S., activate full-spectrum scan mode. I need every detail on this Energy Core, including the strength of its welds, the distribution density of the magnesium powder, and whether there are any hidden detonation mechanisms."
Tony ordered.
J.A.R.V.I.S. immediately responded to his command. Various high-precision instruments throughout the laboratory began operating: laser scanners, X-ray imaging devices, chemical composition analyzers... all kinds of equipment worked in tandem, meticulously recording