Technology and Magic

Unidentified flying object detected.

Just as Stark was testing the Mark LXXXV Iron Suit, J.A.R.V.I.S.'s radar detected something approaching New York.

And...

J.A.R.V.I.S. was unable to determine what it was.

"How could that be?"

If it had been the old Stark, he would have assumed there was something wrong with J.A.R.V.I.S.'s radar system.

But after experiencing disaster after disaster,

Stark had gained a new understanding of the universe.

They were not the only ones in this universe.

Humanity had never been alone.

It was just that, with their current level of technology, they could not yet leave their home planet.

Asgard.

Dimensional creatures.

The Chitauri.

Time and again, they had proven this point.

Based on Stark's judgment, this incident was very likely the same.

At that thought, a sudden sense of dread rose within Stark.

"J.A.R.V.I.S., contact Xu."

Out of concern for safety, Stark's first thought was Xu Fan.

The Sorcerer Supreme of Earth.

Perhaps he could figure out what was happening.

However...

Stark had never been someone who retreated or cowered.

He was a superhero.

He was Iron Man.

As J.A.R.V.I.S. attempted to contact Xu Fan, Stark took a deep breath and rapidly increased the power of the Mark LXXXV Iron Suit.

Then he shot toward the flying object.

"Mr. Stark, I am unable to contact Mr. Xu."

As Stark drew closer and closer to the other party, J.A.R.V.I.S. brought bad news.

Although J.A.R.V.I.S. had tried every method, he still could not reach Xu Fan.

This meant Stark would likely have to handle this problem himself.

"Fine."

Stark swallowed and sighed.

"Let's hope they're here to sightsee."

However, just as Stark finished speaking, a call from Coulson came through.

This S.H.I.E.L.D. agent had presumably discovered this visitor from beyond Earth as well.

After thinking for a second, Stark decisively