In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed, and the upheaval caused by the symbiote invasion gradually subsided.
That was only natural. Everyone had long since grown accustomed to disasters, and the recovery efforts proceeded in an orderly fashion. Officials and civilians alike had become so practiced at handling disasters that it was heartbreaking.
Tony was in a very good mood today, because his global armament plan had received preliminary approval—only preliminary approval. There were still extensive reviews and follow-up tasks ahead, such as deciding how to allocate the robots.
The reason it had happened so quickly was simple: the world needed this plan.
"We can start the preparations now. Building robot factories, for example, and creating a super artificial intelligence."
The thought of super artificial intelligence gave Tony a headache. He had actually been researching it all this time, but had made little progress.
Creating an artificial intelligence that surpassed Jarvis was no simple task.
"So what if it isn't simple? I'll just work myself to the bone."
Tony was just about to get to work when Jarvis informed him that the Defense Bureau was holding an emergency meeting.
"An emergency meeting?"
Tony's heart lurched. He hurriedly connected to the Defense Bureau, and a holographic projection of him appeared in the conference room.
Then Tony immediately asked, "Why are we having an emergency meeting? Please don't tell me there's another disaster. At least let me rest for another month."
"That's setting the bar awfully low, isn't it?"
Scarlet teased him, then said, "Relax. It's good news. I'll explain once everyone's here."
"You called the meeting? That's a little reassuring."
Tony breathed a sigh of relief and waited patiently. Soon, Steve, Carter, Garrett, and the Avengers gradually assembled.
Carter said, "Scarlet, you can tell us now.