The Green Arrow's Trail

Here, Nick Fury shamelessly said, "Really? You think your password can stop an agent?"

Stark choked, feeling annoyed and embarrassed. "At least show a little more respect to me, to my master, soldiers!"

"Hey," Aeo couldn't help but grin slightly, "You weren't like this at Bruce's place back then!"

He gestured to their first meeting. "You guys trashed Bruce's house back then."

Even Tony, thick-skinned as he was, couldn't help but feel a bit awkward. "That was, uh... Hey, sorry, we didn't know back then? But times have changed, now..."

"And now you're his close friend?" the King of Agents asked sensitively, "After knowing his identity?"

Never mind Stark's displeasure. Aeo, not wanting to deal with them, said, "Tony, since everything's done, I think I should be going." He provocatively glanced at Hill and the other agents, who were tense.

"Some people here don't welcome me."

Stark shook his head. "Listen, I know I used to be... you know, impulsive, reckless, unlikeable! But now," ignoring Fury and the others' grim expressions, Tony Stark said this.

"I hope we're friends, like Bruce! ...Thank you for everything you've done for me! I mean, thanks, my friend!"

Aeo smiled.

"You're welcome, my friend!"

Ignoring Nick and his group who arrived in a hurry and left even faster, Aeo paused and couldn't help but say, "I really have to go now, Tony..."

"I'll take you." Perhaps because they had cleared the air, Stark's face showed more relief and ease. "J.A.R.V.I.S..."

"No," Aeo shook his head. He looked at the renowned mansion of Iron Man, implying, "You should clean up whatever's in the basement first. Leaving it there is unsafe."

Stark wasn't stupid. He quickly understood what Aeo meant. Recalling how fast Nick and his team had arrived, he realized he was being monitored. His face immediately darkened. "You're right, it's time to clear out the rats at home!" He paused. He couldn't help but ask, "Then how will you get back? How about..."

He had a wild idea.

"How about I give you a Mark V?"

"Huh?"

Seeing the boy's stunned expression, Stark became more enthusiastic. "I know you can fly, but it looks like you're not ready to go public yet. So, with one of my Iron Suits, your travel won't be a problem!"

"Wait a minute." Aeo, while amused by the salesperson-like Iron Man, was also a little touched. It was worth saving his life. However, Aeo didn't intend to accept this gift. If he did, S.H.I.E.L.D. led by Nick Fury and the federal military would be even more uneasy. After all, Hydra had tried to seize his Iron Suit under the guise of government authority just a few days ago. If suddenly there was another person flying around in an Iron Suit, wouldn't they go crazy? Thus, Aeo said with a hint of reluctance, "Tony, I appreciate your kindness, but this would make some people even more uneasy."

Stark thought about it and sighed. "Then I'll have Pepper arrange a plane..."

"No," Aeo had a sudden idea. "Hey, Tony, don't you have several cars in your garage? Why not give me one? I'll drive it back to Gotham City..."

Tony nodded indifferently, "Okay, as long as you don't mind the long journey."

"It's fine. I'm very free lately, I can take my time driving. It doesn't matter."

Seeing his persistence, Stark led him to the garage. Rows of luxury sports cars were parked haphazardly by the billionaire playboy, silently testifying to his wealth.

"Pick whichever one you like."

"..."

"I mostly just look at them anyway. You know, I drive my Iron Suit now." What a show-off.

"I'll take this one." Since he didn't care, Aeo pointed to a white Hennessey Venom GT.

Stark glanced at it and casually tossed him the key to the million-dollar supercar. "It's yours!"

Aeo whistled cheerfully, enjoying the wind.

White body, cool design, the young man was sunny and handsome, looking like a bit of a rake, a second-generation rich kid. But...

"...Tsk, boring." Along the way, the vast and sparsely populated nature of the country became apparent, with deserts and wilderness everywhere, leaving the boy with no one to show off to.

Furthermore, after the initial excitement wore off, the power of the Imperial Gene Modulation manifested, and Aeo's mood gradually calmed down. All excitement was gone.

"..."

Extremely bored, Aeo couldn't help but say, "Hey, Bruce, what are you doing?"

The communicator instantly transmitted his words through Wayne Enterprises' communication satellite to Bruce, who was in Gotham City.

"Hmm?" Bruce Wayne, who was searching for some information online, smiled slightly.

"What? Are you tired of playing and coming back?"

"I helped Tony solve a problem and I'm driving back to Gotham City from California!" The boy's words made even the usually calm Master speechless. California to Gotham City? How long would that take!

"Never mind that, I still have some time before I get back to Gotham City, Bruce. Anything fun to tell me? I'm bored to death!" the boy said, driving the luxury supercar while communicating.

With a couple of crackles, Bruce on the other end actually spoke. "Nothing fun, but I discovered something... interesting these past two days."

"What?"

"Did you see the news?" Bruce's deep voice asked. "In the city next to ours, Star City, there's an incredible figure."

For some reason, the place name Bruce mentioned felt familiar to Aeo, as if he had heard it in his previous life. So, he couldn't help but ask, "I've been busy making new elements for Tony these past few days and haven't had time to watch the news. What happened?"

"Do you have your phone with you? I'll upload some information for you." Seeing his interest, Bruce decided to send him the data directly.

"Wait." He freed up one hand and took off the over-ear headset, pressing something. A holographic projection interface appeared above the headset. "OK, send it over."

"..."

As Aeo looked at the data screen Batman had sent over, his jaw dropped wider and wider.

"This isn't……"

"Isn't what?" Bruce raised an eyebrow.

"...Nothing." Aeo, preoccupied, paused for a moment. "Hey, Bruce."

"I'm listening."

"When we get back, let's pay a visit to this… Oliver Queen!" A spark flashed in Aeo's eyes.