A Sky-High Reward

The rescue mission for Tony Stark absolutely wouldn't be limited to just Saitama and Skye.

After all, Tony Stark was the owner of Stark Industries, possessing immense wealth. In this world, countless people would go to great lengths for money, even risking their lives. This was especially true for mercenaries who lived by the edge of a knife.

Therefore, before Saitama and Skye arrived, a considerable number of mercenaries had already come to Stark Industries to pick up the mission to rescue Tony Stark.

It could even be said that almost every day, many mercenaries would come here to accept missions and then quickly head to the Middle East to search for Tony Stark.

This time, when Skye and Saitama were led into a large conference room, many people were already present. Their attire was very distinctive, or rather, fierce. Although firearms and weapons were prohibited inside Stark Industries, their imposing demeanor was far beyond that of ordinary thugs.

The moment Skye and Saitama pushed open the conference room door, the mercenaries inside almost immediately turned their gazes towards them.

Skye immediately looked like a startled cat, quickly hiding behind Saitama. As for Saitama, well, to ordinary people these individuals might seem menacing, but to Saitama, they were nothing. Not even a minor inconvenience.

Upon seeing Skye and Saitama, most of the mercenaries' eyes revealed mockery and ridicule. This was because Saitama and Skye absolutely did not look like capable mercenaries. While Saitama possessed great strength and well-built muscles, his physique wasn't as pronounced as that of a bodybuilder. Thus, when clothed, Saitama looked truly ordinary and unremarkable, giving no impression of strength.

Not to mention Saitama's vacant stare, which was enough to make people want to laugh. And then there was Skye, who was startled by just a glance and hid behind Saitama.

Looking at these two, not a single mercenary present would consider them a threat.

"Hey, what are you two doing here?" a burly man, built like a bear, questioned Skye and Saitama.

"We're here to take the mission to rescue Tony Stark," Saitama replied honestly.

"What? You're also here to take the mission? Stop joking. This is a very dangerous mission. You two should go home and drink milk."

"Two delicate little things. Want to play house?"

"Two unprofessional con artists."

Quite a few mercenaries in the conference room began to jeer and mock Skye and Saitama.

In reality, the mercenaries present either knew each other or were aware of each other's reputations. Those who had come here were all well-known figures in the mercenary circles. As for Saitama and Skye, they hadn't even heard of them, let alone seen them.

Therefore, they absolutely wouldn't believe Saitama and Skye possessed any skill. They were more inclined to believe that Saitama and Skye were con artists, albeit foolish ones.

Being stared at by so many mercenaries and subjected to their taunts, Skye felt a bit intimidated. However, upon remembering Saitama's strength, she regained her confidence. Just as she was about to retort, the conference room door was pushed open again from the outside.

This time, a woman walked in, appearing to be in her early thirties. She wore a sharp, tailored suit and had a serious expression, though her eyes held a hint of anxiety, worry, and even unease.

"I am Pepper Potts, Mr. Tony Stark's secretary. You are all here to rescue Tony Stark. I won't waste time. Each of you can collect a hundred thousand dollars as a deposit, and then head to the Middle East to rescue Tony. Regardless of the means or methods you employ, as long as you can bring Tony back, you will receive a reward of one hundred million dollars. Now, sign the contract, and you can depart."

Pepper Potts was exceptionally efficient, saying nothing superfluous and directly explaining the entire process.

In fact, this wasn't Pepper Potts's first time doing this. Initially, she would offer pleas and requests to the mercenaries, but it had no effect and only hindered work efficiency. Thus, Pepper Potts changed her approach, prioritizing simplicity and effectiveness.

Everyone received a contract, and Saitama and Skye were no exception. The contract's content was simple: Stark Industries was hiring them to find Tony's whereabouts and rescue him. The person who successfully rescued Tony would receive One Hundred Million Dollars.

The hundred thousand dollars paid upfront was merely a deposit, or travel expenses. It had to be said that Stark Industries was truly wealthy. One hundred thousand dollars per person; ten people would cost a million; a hundred people, ten million; and a thousand people would already cost One Hundred Million Dollars.

Of course, the mercenaries who came to Stark Industries were all elites. Coupled with the importance of Tony Stark, Stark Industries truly didn't consider this sum to be significant.

"Ms. Potts, please rest assured, we will definitely find Mr. Tony Stark and rescue him safely. After all, we are all elites here, oh, well, perhaps with a few exceptions." One mercenary deliberately spoke with an implied meaning, and most of the mercenaries shifted their gaze towards Skye and Saitama.

Potts followed their gaze and saw the kind-looking bald man, the vacant-faced individual, and the seemingly frail Skye. She couldn't help but frown. Con artists?

Looking at Skye and Saitama, Potts's immediate impression was that they were con artists. They simply didn't look like mercenaries.

"Ms. Potts, we are really amazing. If anyone here can find Mr. Tony Stark, it will definitely be us." Skye quickly stepped forward. She didn't want to be mistaken for a con artist by Potts. After all, just signing a contract would earn them a hundred thousand dollars. She and Saitama would get two hundred thousand dollars, not to mention the One Hundred Million Dollars to come.

However, Skye's words not only displeased the mercenaries present but also made Potts regard them as boastful con artists. Generally, only con artists made such sweeping claims.

Noticing Potts's expression, Skye felt a little flustered. Should Saitama directly display his strength here? However, displaying his strength directly in front of everyone wouldn't be a good choice. Her eyes darted around: "We were invited here by Mr. Obadiah Stane as experts. Mr. Obadiah Stane brought us here."

Hearing Skye mention Obadiah Stane's name, Potts couldn't help but pause, then looked puzzled. Perhaps Saitama and Skye truly possessed extraordinary abilities? Otherwise, why would Obadiah Stane have let them in?

Moreover, even if they were con artists, it was only two hundred thousand dollars. While a lot for ordinary people, it was truly insignificant for Stark Industries. So, Potts nodded, temporarily accepting them. After all, what if they were truly capable? Well, just in case.

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