Tony Knows Magic? God, Are You Kidding Me?

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"..."

The views on all kinds of related videos had already surpassed ten million,

and the comment sections had exploded.

"Did you see that?

He froze that bank robber into an entire ice sculpture!

I was there,

and you could even see that guy's terrified expression through the ice!"

"That fire rescue was what really blew my mind.

My cousin was in that building at the time,

and he said the Winter Lord was like a god descending from heaven.

With a wave of his hands, the wall of flames instantly froze over,

then he flew out of a window dozens of stories up with ice wings on his back!"

"Did you notice?

Anywhere the Winter Lord appears, the surrounding temperature plummets!

I caught a cold from the freezing weather!"

"What a shame. Why was the Winter Lord's face covered by ice crystals?"

"From the moment the Winter Lord appeared,

I knew this world had changed!"

"..."

Stark Tower, top floor.

A flash of blue light passed, and the members of Y Squad appeared.

"Medea, your short-range teleportation magecraft is way too useful!"

"Medea, is what you use called Age of Gods Magecraft?"

"Medea, can you tell me about Age of Gods Magecraft?"

"..."

The witch Medea raised her purple brows slightly, suppressing the emotions surging within her as she said calmly,

"It's only Age of Gods Magecraft. Nothing worth mentioning!"

"Hahaha, Yinsen, look who's here. Isn't this our recently popular superhero?"

Tony, who had been waiting for quite some time, excitedly stepped forward and gave Yu Xian a hug.

"Yu Xian, I've missed you terribly after not seeing you for a few days!"

Beside them, Dr. Yinsen watched the figure before him with a smile.

"Huh, who's this beauty?"

Tony stared at Medea beside Yu Xian.

Clad in a purple gauze dress, with a golden necklace around her fair neck and her purple hair coiled up in layers, the witch Medea left him visibly startled.

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The woman before him seemed to possess an indescribable charm,

one that made people unable to resist wanting to know her, wanting to get close to her.

"She's a new teammate I recruited. You can call her Medea."

Stark Laboratory.

Tony brought the members of Y Squad to his armored suit research base.

"Yu Xian, take a look at this.

This is the Mark 5 Suitcase Armor I just developed!"

Thud!

Tony carried over a case and set it down before him.

Yu Xian turned his gaze to Catalina. "Catalina, why don't you try it?"

"Huh? Captain, isn't this yours?

Wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to try it?"

"Why so much nonsense?

If I tell you to wear it, wear it. From today onward, this thing is yours!"

"Catalina, watch carefully. This is how you activate it."

Tony stepped forward and pressed the button on the side of the case.

Click! Click! Click!

The black case instantly unfolded,

and the metal components inside flowed over Catalina's entire body like water.

In less than three seconds, a suit of armor accented in pink with black-and-gold patterns had completely enveloped her.

"I also upgraded a lot of functions in this armor. It comes with an AI system,

so you can give it a name!"

Tony looked at the armor before him and nodded in satisfaction.

As expected of something he had personally built.

It really was beautiful.

"I like it very much. Thank you, Mr. Tony and Captain."

"I changed the color scheme to pink, black, and gold. I hope you don't mind!"

"How could I? I love it!"

"Pink is the gentleness of protection, black is the blade of judgment, and gold is the light of redemption.

—This armor is the measure of good and evil."

"From today onward, it shall be called—Valkyrie!"

"..."

Yu Xian watched the two studying the armor's functions and could not help interrupting them.

Cough! Cough! Cough!

"Wait. You can discuss it with each other later.

There's plenty of time.

I still have other business to handle!"

"Oh? What else is there?"

Tony turned toward Yu Xian upon hearing that,

restraining his urge to show off the armor, his face full of curiosity.

"This. Didn't you say before that you wanted magic?"

"I recently got hold of a few little things. This should satisfy you."

Yu Xian took three blue orbs from his pocket.

They floated and spun above his palm, emitting a faint blue glow.

Tony's eyes were immediately drawn to the strange sight. He unconsciously took a few steps forward. "Th-this, what is this?"

The witch Medea once again sensed that unusual fluctuation of energy.

Her beautiful eyes remained fixed on Yu Xian's back,

and no one knew what she was thinking.

"Since you're interested in magic, you can pick one and try it.

Of course, you can only choose one of these to use.

Each of them can only be used once.

I'll explain the effects of the skills.

Choose carefully,

and don't regret it later."

"The first one: Telekinesis!"

"It can push objects weighing less than ten jin. Its speed can reach ten meters per second, and its range is within three meters of your body."

[Rare Blue Skill: Moving Objects]

[This skill came from the "The Irregular at Magic High School" series. Source: Honoka Mitsui]

"The second one: Water Blade!"

"It can fire blade-shaped streams of water, but it can only cut through things like wooden boards. Beyond ten meters, it disperses."

[Rare Blue Skill: Water Blade]

[This skill came from the "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" series. Source: a divine skill used by the Demon Lord in his early days]

"The third one: Fire-Starting Ability!"

"It can ignite a flame the size of a lighter flame at your fingertips. As for its offensive power,

um... don't expect too much!"

[Rare Blue Skill: Fire-Starting Ability (Level 1)]

[This skill came from the "A Certain Magical Index" series. Source: an unnamed low-level esper, a student of Sakugawa Middle School]

"Th-these light orbs...

as long as I use one,

I can directly obtain the corresponding ability?"

Tony stared excitedly at the three orbs in Yu Xian's hand,

touching one, then another.

He circled the three orbs several times,

then suddenly laughed.

"To be honest,

compared to your ice magic and her teleportation magic,

these are nothing impressive."

"Don't be greedy.

If these things were put out in public, do you have any idea how much of a sensation they'd cause?

You can't possibly not know that!"

Yu Xian leaned lazily against the wall.

"Besides,

most people with abilities rely on what heaven gives them.

They live off heaven's favor."

"So, have you made your decision?"

Yu Xian looked at Tony's conflicted expression but did not urge him,

quietly waiting instead.

After a while,

Tony took a deep breath and finally spoke.

"I want all of them. Tell me what you want.

Ask for anything. As long as I can do it."

Yu Xian was not surprised by Tony's answer. Any adult would make that choice, wouldn't they?

Besides,

he had never intended to take back the three skills he had brought out.

Although he did not have many skills that could be given to others,

the person before him was Iron Man.

That alone made it worth it!

Besides, he really did need Tony's help.

"Of course, no problem.

I'll trade these three skills for one of your armored suits.

And I need another favor from you.

I need you to provide a medical laboratory, and regarding candidates for the Avengers,

I have a new target..."

Yu Xian began telling Tony his plan,

including the information about Banner.

After hearing the plan, Tony did not hesitate for a second,

and immediately agreed.

"No problem, those are all small matters!"

"By the way, I'm really curious how you plan to use these abilities."

Tony glanced at Yu Xian and chuckled,

leaving Yu Xian completely baffled, unable to figure out what Tony was up to.

Tony leaned close to his ear and whispered,

"I'm planning to leave Water Blade to Pepper,

so she can use it for self-defense.

I'll leave the fire-starting ability to Yinsen,

as for Telekinesis,

of course I'm keeping that for myself."

"Hehe, Telekinesis!

With this ability,

there are so many positions I haven't tried yet,

that I can finally give a shot!"

Yu Xian:

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