Tony Was Furious

"Even if it takes me a lot of research to synthesize it, the strength of this metal should be comparable to Adamantium. Do you have its formula?"

"No, otherwise do you think I would give it to you for free?"

"I knew it; reproducing the formula from metal is almost impossible, but it would be a different story if it were me."

Tony pursed his lips, but the excitement in his eyes didn't diminish at all; he was already thinking about how to overcome these difficulties.

Kino, feeling it was about time, said to Tony with a somewhat expectant expression.

"Tony, I came here specifically today because there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

Tony, who was in a great mood, raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

"Oh ho, I'd like to hear what else in this world can stump the Demon King. Tell me, and I'll help you."

Putting aside the coveted metals, just considering their relationship, helping out would be a simple matter for Tony.

Upon hearing this, Kino began to describe it. "Design a vehicle for me that can fly, dive underwater, and ideally transform—that would be perfect."

Oh, right, its material needs to be hard enough, since safety is very important, and the internal space needs to be large enough that it can fly into outer space if possible..."

Kino spoke, the image of the vehicle seemed to already appear in his mind, completely unaware that Tony's expression was gradually stiffening.

As Kino's endless demands kept popping up, Tony's previously cheerful face had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

When Kino finally stopped, still wanting more, he glanced up and saw Tony's unpleasant expression, and tentatively asked:

"Was what I asked a bit too much?"

Tony twitched the corners of his mouth, staring at him with a forced smile.

"Hmph, excessive? Where is it excessive?"

Oh, right, what did you say at the beginning? I was almost confused by all your demands."

"Tony, I'm here today to ask you for a favor," Kino repeated honestly.

"If you're not going to help, then get the hell out of here!"

Tony stretched out his hands and pushed Kino hard, but Kino was rooted to the ground and didn't budge, which made Tony even angrier.

"Hey! Tony, you promised me, how can you go back on your word?"

Kino stared speechlessly at Tony, whose face was flushed red as he forcefully pushed his pectoral muscles forward.

"What did I promise you? Do you have any proof?!"

Tony decided to play dumb and started complaining through gritted teeth.

"Do you know how busy I am right now? The Stark Tower Arc Reactor renovation project, the War Armor needs further improvements in six months, the Hell's Paradise Plan, and that high-tech stuff from a thousand years in the future..."

I haven't even finished processing this yet, and now there are Eternal Stone and all these strange metals to deal with. I'm so busy every day that I don't even have time to have a party and relax.

If I agree to design a car for you, I really won't even have time to spend with Pepper anymore.

Alright, alright, now get out of here! I don't want any of this metal either!

Tony grew angrier and angrier. He used to be the one with everyone fawning over him and working for him. Who would have thought that he would end up working for this guy Kino? What kind of situation was this?

Kino also felt that this was a bit excessive, as most of these key matters were related to him, as he watched Tony preparing to put on his armor.

"Don't get so angry, Tony, let's talk this over again."

"No discussion, get out of here."

Tony didn't give Kino a chance to continue speaking, and crouched down in his armor to pick Kino up.

I've prepared a gift for you.

"I don't want any gifts, I want to rest, have a party, drink... Damn, how come you're so heavy!"

Tony's armor was now strained and began to creak and groan, as if it were about to fall apart at any moment.

"A gift I guarantee you'll be satisfied with. If you're not, I'll give you the Demon Group."

Kino tapped Tony's iron head.

"... real?"

Upon hearing this, Tony unconsciously stopped what he was doing.

"Really, should we sign a Demon Contract?"

Kino pulled out a contract.

"No need for that. When are you going to give it to me?"

Tony knew that Kino never did anything that didn't benefit him, and if he dared to use the Demon Group as a wager, he must be confident that it would be a gift that would satisfy him.

What could it be? A spaceship, alien technology, or some special material?

"In a few days, will you be able to get up?"

Kino felt something was off seeing Tony in his armor clinging to his leg, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

"Okay... my joint got stuck from overloading, wait a minute." Tony realized he couldn't move.

"Are you sure you can handle it? If not, I'll just tear it down."

"Right away, right away! This armor is still a work in progress; it hasn't been properly tested yet."

"Hurry up..."

Just then, a voice came from behind.

"Tony... Oh my god, what are you doing?"

Pepper covered her mouth in disbelief, staring at the Iron Man Armor crouching in front of Kino.

Lorna, standing to the side, also widened her eyes.

Kino and Tony also noticed something was wrong.

It's not what you think!

"Wait, Pepper, let me explain."

"Tony shouted anxiously, his voice coming from inside his armor, tinged with panic," Tony called out.

"Don't explain yet, just let me go."

"Oh no... FK, the power system is broken."

"I'll do it."

Kino, impatient, immediately began to violently dismantle the device.

Ding ding dang dang -

Parts flew everywhere, and Tony was thrown around in his armor, feeling completely disoriented.

"Gently, gently, my God!"

Pepper and Lorna watched in stunned silence, only to hear Tony's curses coming from inside the armor.

After a few breaths, Tony was released, but his body was covered in large bruises from the violent dismantling.

"Can't you be a little gentler?"

Tony complained.

"Be any gentler, or my reputation will be ruined."

Kino took out a Healing Potion and injected it into Tony.

"Why don't you buy Enhancement Potion?"

"Kino asked."

Tony coughed lightly.

"I was just worried that the drug would affect my brain structure and thinking, so I only gave it to Pepper."

"Whatever you want. Pepper's here anyway; she can protect you in a pinch."

Kino stopped trying to persuade him.

If the drug had this side effect, Banner and the others wouldn't have used it.

It's likely that besides Tony's own pride, Killian's influence also played a role.

Although he gave up his hatred for Tony because of the Demon Contract, he still couldn't stand him.

Tony must have known of his existence for so long, because his past arrogance almost ruined a genius, and Tony felt a little guilty.