Tony's team realized the situation was critical and immediately joined the battle!
Whoosh—!
Future Tony's nanotech armor instantly covered his entire body.
The thrusters beneath his feet erupted with flames several times more powerful than the 2012 version.
Like a silver meteor, he was the first to charge toward Stark Tower!
A capitalist's instincts made him choose to protect his core assets first.
And while he was at it, he rescued the one being besieged by two demon minions, his armor damaged in several places and looking utterly bedraggled—
—his 2012 self!
The younger Tony Stark stared at the sleek, powerful armor before him, brimming with futuristic technology.
And at the precise, efficient fighting style it displayed, as though it had been tailor-made for him.
His jaw nearly hit the floor in shock!
"What the...?!"
2012 Tony stood there dumbfounded.
Future Tony coolly opened his faceplate and raised an eyebrow at his younger self.
His tone was dripping with superiority.
"Hey, kid. Looks like you need to charge up more and update your version."
With that, he turned around, and nanites swiftly gathered into a massive energy cannon.
Boom! Boom!
Several deafening blasts instantly reduced the demon minions that had been so arrogant moments ago to scraps!
This scene.
Was broadcast clearly across the world through the global livestream!
After a brief deathly silence came thunderous cheers and shock!
"Iron Man! It's Iron Man!
He's back on his feet! And he's even stronger!"
People could scarcely believe their eyes.
The 2012 Avengers were stunned as well.
They looked at the more mature and powerful Tony, and at the person beside him...
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Steve Rogers cut into the battlefield like a cheetah.
His shield moved more skillfully and fiercely than ever, as though he had predicted every attack!
With