After briefly discussing the Ark Project with Tony Stark, Noah watched Tony Stark soar into the sky in excitement.
Did this guy really get talked into it by me?
That was not what he wanted.
The outcome of today's conversation was good. It seemed Tony Stark was now secured.
He was not planning to give up on Norman Osborn so easily.
In an organization, having a voice mattered.
Even if Norman Osborn's influence was destined to be limited.
Bringing him in would still be a tremendous help.
It just needed to be planned out carefully so Tony Stark would not become resistant.
Most importantly, the Osborn family's hereditary illness had to be genuinely cured first. If it could not be cured, everything else would be meaningless.
As he considered all this, Noah let out a long sigh.
Without strength, no amount of thinking mattered.
At S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury's dark face hid his thoughts deeply. It was a natural layer of protection.
"Noah Allen has already had a major influence on Tony Stark. Under these circumstances, Tony Stark's first choice was actually him.
The alliance of these two geniuses is not a good thing.
Crises around the world are escalating. It seems the Avengers must be established faster."
Just as he was thinking, someone entered.
Nick Fury rose to his feet.
"Dr. Erik, you've finally arrived.
I invited you here because I want you to participate in a top-secret research project."
Dr. Erik nodded. He had known about this for a long time.
Nick Fury then took Dr. Erik by plane to a base.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. base was enormous, and Dr. Erik's heart stirred with excitement at the sight.
The two made their way deep into the base, eventually arriving near a massive platform.
"This..."
Dr. Erik's face was full of