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"We finally have a semi-finished product, and if you blow it up again, you won't even be able to cover the losses by selling it!"

"Look but don't touch! And absolutely no online test flights, or you'll lose your living expenses next month!"

However, recalling the little girl's great contributions, Kevin had no choice but to make selective compensation by tossing the access card to the two eager girls and sending them away.

"Are they survivors from Toko City?"

Dr. Ethan stared at the two girls who had run to the center of the hall to observe the white mecha, his voice low.

Kevin leaned over the railing, popped a few coffee candies into his mouth and chewed, then turned his head and smiled slightly.

"That's right, my best pilots and cybersecurity chiefs have killed countless infected; their achievements are truly remarkable..."

"Bang!"

Dr. Ethan grabbed Kevin by the collar and slammed him against the wall behind the railing, his eyes filled with rage.

"They are just children! Your war should keep the innocent out!"

He knew that his own family had been caught up in the war for no reason and suffered misfortune as a result. He really didn't want the two children he had just gotten to know to repeat the same mistake.

"Of course I want these kids to enjoy school life to the fullest, but someone has to step up, right?"

"You should be able to empathize; the world isn't as gentle as you think."

Kevin's smile remained unchanged, unperturbed by Dr. Ethan's rude behavior.

"I'll do things for you in their place, are you satisfied now!"

Dr. Ethan knew, of course, that the two little girls who came to see him were likely bait placed by someone, but his empty heart made it impossible for him to refuse.

"Don't worry, I don't plan to send them to the battlefield. These large mechs are just for show."

"Small-scale operations, supported by a large system—this is the trend of modern warfare..."

"I'm not going to start a national war. A complete information network and long-range fire support system, along with elite troops with strong individual combat capabilities, are enough for infiltration and decapitation strikes."

"But in order to forge the sharpest sword, I need Power Armor miniaturization technology to effectively avoid casualties..."

Kevin patiently explained his ideas and cast a gentle glance at the two girls in the center of the hall.

Dr. Ethan's expression softened slightly, but he still harbored some doubts about Kevin.

Rather than resorting to brute force, the commander preferred to win people over psychologically, and thus revealed some of the truth.

"Both of these children are Void Ability User. It's no exaggeration to say that compared to other organizations, the treatment they receive here is the most generous..."

"The price of a stable life is merely providing a portion of blood each month for component analysis and routine physical examinations."

"But only when the BSAA grows strong can they enjoy this peace. Otherwise, when the nest is overturned, how can any egg remain intact?"

Dr. Ethan had to admit that everything Kevin said was true. He had already learned about the girls' lives from them, which was why he had been so cooperative during his de facto imprisonment.

"Okay! I will do my best to develop this technology for you, and I will also recruit colleagues who have done research in this area to come and help."

"However, don't even think about making me reveal Tony's armor technology!"

This mild-mannered, middle-aged widow eventually agreed to join the group, albeit reluctantly, but she made her bottom line clear.

Congratulations, you made the right choice.

Kevin nodded in satisfaction. He wouldn't encourage these children to go to war, but if they asked for it themselves, that would be a different story.

Moreover, children will eventually grow up; they will always belong to the battlefield.

This is not just his war, but a war for the survival of human civilization.

"Uncle Ethan, what are you and the stingy boss doing?"

At this moment, Tsugumi, who was observing the mecha's parameters, noticed the situation in the corridor and couldn't help but ask a question.

"Oh, his tie was loose, let me help him tie it again..."

"That's right, Kevin is a very thoughtful young man..."

The two patted each other on the shoulder, then smiled and parted ways, the atmosphere quite harmonious.

"By the way, I've discussed it with the college, and you won't need to stay at the boarding school on weekends anymore. You can live at Dr. Ethan's house; he's your guardian now..."

The commander seemed to remember something and winked at Tsugumi.

"Wow! Boss is the best! I love Uncle Ethan so much! Finally, I don't have to eat the school's swill anymore!"

The lively thrush reacted innocently and directly, and although Ayase didn't say it explicitly, her eyes sparkled with joy.

"From now on, I'll be leaving these two children in your care..."

Kevin smiled and stuffed the sugar-coated bullet into Dr. Ethan's astonished mouth, then beckoned the two children over.

"We're heading back now. Dr. Ethan and I are going to meet an important guest later..."

The guest? Dr. Ethan, holding the hands of two little girls who seemed reluctant to leave, felt a pang of doubt.

"Your old friend— Tony Stark..."

"Judging by the time, we should be at London Airport by now..."

Kevin smiled broadly and confessed this exciting news to Dr. Ethan.

Dr. Ethan glanced at Ayase and Tsugumi beside him, his lips twitching slightly. He immediately understood someone's plan.

If he were to meet Tony Stark again, he would undoubtedly follow the little boy back to the United States.

Now that he's completely tied up, he can't bear to leave his two children who need more care, so even if Tony comes, he'll probably return empty-handed.

Furthermore, he would actually become a bridge for good relations between the two sides, and Tony could easily help with the custom parts needed for the miniaturization of the mechs.

That damn fox! Why are you being so generous today, even taking me to see the Tactical Mech in Toko City!

"Thank you for the compliment," Kevin winked at the enlightened Dr. Ethan, and gave a sly smile.

Just as the two were exchanging glances, the commander's communicator rang.

"Captain, he's not on this flight. It seems we've been stood up..."

Rain, who was in charge of airport reception, frowned and cursed under her breath as she looked at the sparse crowd at the exit.

"It's not that you were stood up, it's that the pigeon has broken free of the net, come back..."

Kevin sighed helplessly, his head throbbing slightly.

Getting Tony Stark to actually pay a visit is proving to be quite difficult...

Meanwhile, a red, streamlined Audi R8 supercar quietly parked in the wooded area surrounding the Crawford Manor.

Then, the man wearing black sunglasses, a sharp suit, and a sexy mustache got out of the driver's seat and casually opened the trunk.

"Tony, if you're facing a formal invitation, I suggest you go through the front door; they probably don't mean any harm..."

Pepper Potts, the personal secretary who was locked in the passenger seat, leaned out and kindly advised her boss.

"Honey, what do you want to eat tonight? How about French lobster, pasta with donuts?"

"Another bottle of champagne, and order food in the car..."

The head of Stark Industries, a man of few words, snapped his fingers and used his wristwatch to lock the car doors. The bulletproof glass slowly closed as his secretary tapped on it.

Then, Tony Stark took off his sunglasses, took a deep breath, and put his hands into the red metal briefcase that had been thrown on the ground.

Infiltration behind enemy lines? I love it!

Moments later, fully armed Iron Man stomped forward and, propelled by his jets, silently leaped into the silent Crawford Manor.

P. S.: I've tricked another one. The Punisher is about to join, but what do you want to do with his family? Save them or not?

The market's open! Wow, what are the chances of Iron Man successfully infiltrating?

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Chapter 214, Section 227: Let's Learn About Breast Augmentation

"J.A.R.V.I.S., conduct a holographic scan of the castle's structure and personnel distribution. Begin the Optical Camouflage experiment!"

Tony Stark leaped into the courtyard and, in a deep voice, issued commands to the intelligent system of his portable Mark 5 Armor while keeping a watchful eye on the situation.

"Structure diagram scan generated..."

"Thermal imaging activated..."

"Optical Camouflage illusion particle dispersion..."

"Sir, have a great time..."

Once the MK5's carrying capabilities were fully activated, Tony smiled slightly and strolled leisurely toward the castle gate.

About 20 meters ahead, there's a woman carrying a gun and brandy.

At the same time, a tall woman of obvious Russian descent was walking gracefully toward Tony Stark, carrying two glasses of brandy.

That woman, like a Greek goddess sculpture, is incredibly charismatic and would be perfect as a cover girl, but her only shortcoming is...

"I really want to introduce Pepper's breast augmentation doctor to you, Lady..."

Tony, equipped with an MK5, shook his head regretfully at the woman who almost ended up on his menu, leaned closer to her, and muttered something under his breath.

Then, with a hint of regret, Iron Man prepared to leave and continue exploring the castle.

However, the MK5, which was moving forward, was stopped by the heavy pressure, and its outer shell even suffered minor damage.

Tony Stark turned his head in shock, only to find a pale hand pressing down on his shoulder, the tall, beautiful woman's smile icy.

The glass of brandy that he had been holding in his left hand had shattered into pieces, turning into shards of glass scattered all over the floor.

"Thank you for your kind offer, this glass... is for you..."

As Alice spoke, she slowly tilted the wine glass in her right hand, the rich aroma nourishing the soil beneath their feet.

Are you kidding me?! With the MK5's armor alloy blocking the way, she can still hear me.

Moreover, ignoring the stealth effect of Optical Camouflage, this bullet-resistant composite material can be deformed by hand.

Tony Stark felt a sudden sense of unease. He activated his thrusters at full power and launched a single kick with his right leg toward Alice's chest.

Damn it! Alice's face darkened, and she subconsciously took the attack as a humiliating act of someone courting death, causing her Mental Field to twist wildly.

"Bang!"

Amidst the bizarre distortion of the air, Tony Stark felt as if he were being run over by a wheel, the armored man flying backwards and smashing the newly built fountain pool to pieces.

"Warning! Warning! Outer armor damaged by 21%, Optical Camouflage effect worn off. Immediate disengagement recommended!"

The signal device inside the armor flashed red, and J.A.R.V.I.S.'s urgent voice was accompanied by static indicating system malfunction.

Tony Stark considered backing out, but as soon as he took off, Alice, who had been leaping up with a jolt, grabbed him by the right leg and casually pulled him down.

"Boom!" The palm cannon, poised to strike, swept directly towards Alice's shoulder and elbow.

However, this War Goddess simply sidestepped and easily dodged Tony's deadly attack.

In her anger, Alice swung her arms back and forth like whack-a-mole, slamming them to the ground with a series of dull thuds that shook the cobblestone pavement.

Within minutes, Tony Stark, his tattered armor sparking as he lay sprawled on the ground like a dead fish, struggled to raise his hands in surrender.

Half an hour later, in the castle's living room.

Kevin and Dr. Ethan, who arrived late, looked at Tony Stark, who was handcuffed to the sofa with a bruised and swollen face, with strange expressions.

Meanwhile, Pepper, Pepper had been freed from her constraints, kept apologizing to Alice.

"Alice, didn't I tell you to go out and greet the guests? What happened?"

Kevin unlocked Tony's handcuffs so he could catch up with Dr. Ethan, whom he had just reunited with, while also feeling somewhat puzzled.

"He doesn't really like using the main entrance, and he doesn't really like drinking..."

"He seems to have a particular fondness for this kind of 'handsome' welcome; there's nothing we can do but entertain him..."

Alice shrugged and chuckled, her anger towards Tony still not completely subsided.

Originally, she was following Kevin's instructions to welcome the person who stood her up at the airport, and she even prepared drinks for the welcome party.

Before he could even open his mouth, he heard this outspoken playboy launch a personal attack on him.

Upon hearing this, Tony felt like crying but couldn't, and he could feel his facial bones throbbing again.