When Mark 9 identified Pepper as an enemy and opened fire.
Tony's heart clenched.
Pepper had survived such a desperate situation. If she had really been hurt by his own armor or something, Tony would have gone insane.
Fortunately, Pepper dodged the armor's attack and displayed the power of a super-soldier.
Tony's heart went through a roller coaster ride.
It was insanely thrilling.
Killian had not expected that, aside from Su Ming, the mysterious guest, even the Pepper he coveted would step out at the crucial moment to ruin his plans.
Jealousy and fury instantly filled his split-open chest.
He charged over menacingly, intending to deal with Pepper, who had ruined his plans, first. Instead, Pepper sent him flying with a savage slap.
Ever since the Extremis Virus had been developed, there had been one key measure determining the strength of those who used it.
Compatibility with the host.
The reason Killian was so arrogant was that, among all the test subjects injected with the virus, he happened to have the highest compatibility.
Therefore, whether it was combat power, recovery ability, or stability, he far surpassed the other lackeys.
But when Pepper sent him flying with a single move, Killian discovered in despair that his dream woman's compatibility with the Extremis Virus was actually even higher than his.
Thus, Killian was crushed by Pepper, whose abilities came from the same source, in a single exchange.
Although Pepper had no combat experience, she seemed to possess a terrifying talent for fighting.
She picked up a steel pipe from the ground and took two steps forward.
Her gaze swept over the armor's miniature missiles scattered across the ground, and she kicked one.
Clang!
The miniature missile spun through the air toward Killian.
Then Pepper became like a javelin thrower. After a brief