I'm Not Your Peggy

Maria quickly turned her gaze to the Future Tony, her expression turning panicked as she hurried over to him.

"My little Tony, why have you changed like this? You have so much more gray hair and you look so old. Were you injured in this war? We need to see a doctor right away."

Maria tenderly stroked the wrinkles and gray hair on Future Tony face.

In the Future Tony stared blankly at Maria was a head shorter than him.

This title?

And the warmth of these hands.

"Mother?"

"What's wrong, Tony?"

Maria hasn't yet realized that this is Tony from Parallel Universe.

"It's nothing... I mean, I miss you so much, I really do."

As he spoke, Tony's emotions completely broke down, his voice filled with long-suppressed longing and sorrow.

On the other side

The Future Captain America, who had already arrived at the entrance of the Demon Tower, peered inside from a corner, his finger pressed against the communicator to his ear.

"Tony, I'm here. Where are you?"

After waiting for a while, there was no response from the headset.

Future Captain America knew he couldn't wait any longer, so he decisively removed his mask and calmly walked towards the door.

In this world, I'm an employee of the Demon Group, so getting in shouldn't be a problem.

He kept a close eye on the sand dunes on both sides as he walked step by step to the gate, without making any unusual noises along the way.

Steve successfully entered the Demon Tower. Just after he went inside, a human face slowly emerged from the sand dunes, stared at the building's entrance for a while, and then slowly disappeared.

Following the map, Future Captain America headed upstairs.

According to information provided by Future Tony, the Demon Tower has two levels. Tony went to the lower level to rescue Banner, while his goal was to go to the upper level to find the scepter.

In the Future Captain America, carrying his shield, takes the elevator to the next floor.

The office area was packed with people; the war in New York had not dampened their enthusiasm for work in the slightest.

In the Future Captain America will immediately realize this isn't the place he's looking for, so he'll continue upwards.

"Mr. Steve."

Someone behind him called out to him.

In the Future Captain America's finger paused as he pressed the elevator button; a blonde woman holding documents appeared.

"Are you here to see your boss? Could you please deliver these to me while you're at it?"

"Can."

The Future Captain America nodded slightly.

Refusing now might arouse suspicion.

The blonde woman handed the items to the Future Captain America and even kindly pressed the elevator button for him.

Fifth floor.

In the Future Captain America walked into a room carrying documents and saw a figure engrossed in working amidst a mountain of files.

"Hello, where should I put these?"

"Future Captain America asked politely."

The hand that was writing furiously paused slightly, and a cold voice came from behind.

"Just put it in the corner."

The instant Future Captain America turned around, the person behind the desk swiftly pulled a pistol from under the desk, aimed it at his thigh, and pulled the trigger. (There was a shield behind him.)

Bang bang bang-

In the Future Captain America reacted extremely quickly, instantly throwing the document in his hand behind him to block the other person's view.

He dodged the bullet with a swift movement, simultaneously grabbing the other man's wrist with precision, twisting it forcefully to knock the weapon away, and slamming him hard onto the desk.

The documents on the table were scattered all over the floor, some even covering the man's face.

"I meant no harm, I just came to find something."

In the Future Captain America attempts to explain.

"Looking for? I think it's stealing. Nobody can steal anything from here, it's a fake."

Future Captain America looked at the struggling figure with a headache. He hadn't expected to be exposed as soon as he entered. What should he do next?

At that moment, the document on the figure's head fell off, revealing half of her face.

"Peggy!!!"

In the Future Captain America's fingers loosened in shock.

Peggy seized the opportunity to break free and kicked him in the stomach.

Carter flexed his wrists, somewhat annoyed; he'd been slacking off lately.

He picked up a pistol and pointed it at the Future Captain America.

In the Future Captain America did not resist, but raised his hands to indicate that he was no threat. His eyes showed longing, sadness, and pain.

Peggy frowned; her gaze was exactly the same as when Steve first emerged from the ice and met her.

A bold guess suddenly came to her mind.

She held a gun in one hand, slowly approaching, and gently reached out with her other hand to feel around the Future Captain America's cheek and chin to make sure he wasn't wearing a mask.

"Steve from Parallel Universe?"

Peggy breathed a sigh of relief and lowered her gun.

"Peggy, I..."

In the Future Captain America tried to get closer, but Peggy took a step back to avoid him.

Peggy held out her hand, showing the ring on her finger, her tone calm yet firm.

"I am not your Peggy, and you are not my Steve. You should call me Ms. Carter, sir."

The Future Captain America felt a pang of pain in his heart upon hearing this curt address.

His Peggy is dead.

"Tell me, how did you get in?"

Peggy crossed her arms and asked seriously.

In the Future Captain America reveals everything that happened in his world and his purpose for coming here.

Peggy rubbed her temples. A world without the Demon King would be so hopeless; half the universe was dead.

They also realized that Steve's entry was definitely intentional on the part of the Demon King.

Take out the phone.

"Steve, where are you and Bucky?"

"Something's come up here, come back as soon as possible."

After Peggy hung up the phone, the Future Captain America couldn't help but ask, "You just mentioned Bucky, is Bucky here too?"

"Come with me, and I'll tell you about what happened in our world, or rather, what happened after the Demon King appeared."

Top floor of the Demon Tower

Future Tony, followed by Maria and Howard.

Before I could even see who was inside, I heard a strange, eerie voice.

"Oh, crying in someone else's mother's arms, do you need some water?"

Tony noticed that his mother's shirt was soaked through, which made him even more annoyed.

They mocked him, calling him a crybaby.

"No, but do you need me to guide you in modifying the big guy behind you? Your previous energy beam was really too crude."

In the Future Tony didn't back down either, pointing to the three-meter-tall Apollo Armor behind him.

They mocked him for being stupid.

"You know nothing! I'm using the core of the sun, its energy output is hundreds of times greater than yours. Apart from Nth Metal, there's simply no other material that can utilize it."

"Hundreds of times? Nth Metal? I don't know what you mean, but what if the material is nanomaterial, constantly repaired and continuously cooled and replaced?"

"You think I don't know? I have nanotechnology, but nanomaterials aren't strong enough. Adamantium can't self-repair, and Vibranium will absorb energy, greatly reducing its power."

"Power? That kind of Russian style where they throw bricks with tremendous force, I don't remember ever going to school there. You need to be able to fight properly first."

"You Russian, I think you're just a Russian. Your weapon isn't very powerful, so what good is it? Are you going to hunt?"

Influenced by Kino, Tony knew about some of the future enemies and subconsciously steered his designs towards greater power.

"Hunting? Yeah, we could hunt a stupid pig."

For the first time in the Future Tony felt so disgusted with himself.

Gently tap your chest with your finger.

The Nanotech Armor instantly enveloped his entire body.

"You idiot? Watch me blow you to smithereens with one shot."

The Apollo Armor behind Tony opened, revealing the cockpit inside.