The High-Voltage Generator Set was merely a small piece of research Doom had put on display. It did not even reflect 1% of his true capabilities.
Still, some people agreed with his view: Stark's energy technology had, to a certain extent, held back this world's technological development. The foundational research it had skipped over would become an obstacle to future scientific progress.
During another university class, Doom once again brought up the global development issues caused by imbalanced energy supply.
In class, one professor lavished praise on Stark Industries' new energy source, but Doom held a different opinion.
"Humph. Stark found some energy source beyond their imagination from who knew where, and from then on, he lost his imagination. He even suppressed the development of other technologies."
Bang!
Upon hearing Doom's words, the professor slammed his hand heavily on the desk. He was clearly furious. "Victor, I've already told you..."
However, Doom had no intention of listening to that old man's rambling. He stood up on the spot and prepared to leave.
At that moment, another voice sounded behind him. "Professor, I think Doom has a point. Stark's energy technology is simply too advanced, and it also has certain limitations."
Doom was somewhat surprised—he had not expected anyone among these fallen Americans to realize that.
He followed the voice and found that the speaker was a... handsome-looking fellow who also seemed exceedingly frivolous.
The speaker was none other than the young Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards, Doctor Doom's archenemy. Where there was Reed, there was Doom, and vice versa.
But for now, he was merely a young man from America who loved drinking and chasing pleasure. Neither Mister Fantastic nor Doctor Doom had yet truly grown into their complete forms.
Although Doom was surprised that someone had noticed this, he had