Inside the transport plane flying through the air.
Tony Stark, clad in the Mark III Armor, was chatting with Pepper Potts at Stark Industries through JARVIS's global network.
"Mr. Stark, we've reached the outskirts of the Arctic Circle. We received a warning from the Air Force base—the route ahead is restricted."
"Open the hatch right here!"
Tony stopped chatting and studied the satellite images. He had the transport's rear hatch opened, and howling icy winds swept in from outside.
"Now this is interesting." Tony looked at the crude base in the photos and the convoy advancing rapidly, then snapped his fingers.
"I found their address. JARVIS, send them a copy. We're heading out first!"
With that, Tony suddenly leaped up. Thruster flames erupted from beneath his feet and out of his palms, and the powerful propulsion launched him from the transport like a missile.
Seated nearby, Deathstroke and Miao Mu, both dressed in thick thermal clothing and protective gear, looked at the address signal displayed on the computer screen and rose as well.
"I'd really like to know where Batman went."
Deathstroke rolled his shoulders. He wore only a heated bodysuit over his alloy armor. Compared to the gear Tony had provided, he trusted equipment he had forged himself more.
"He went to handle another mission. Come to think of it, it suited him pretty well. Time to jump!!!"
Miao Mu raised a hand and ran forward. A parachute pack was strapped to his back, and he sprinted toward the hatch before launching himself out with all his strength.
Whoosh!
Like an ant falling from the sky, Miao Mu was nearly blown away by the wind. Tony's figure ahead guided the route.
"Follow me. Those people aren't ready to clear out yet!"
Tony's voice rang through the headset, and he