The Federation's military base in Afghanistan was just over five hundred kilometers away.
When Mark appeared nearby with Tony, who was wearing a Mecha, and Yinsen, the U.S. Military quickly spotted them.
The radar showed nothing, but Mark was flying low enough for the soldiers to see him with their own eyes.
"Is that... Superman?"
"Superman actually came to our base!"
After a soldier got a clear look at Mark through binoculars, he hurried to report it to his superiors.
Mark was too fast!
The base was about to send aircraft to intercept him when he arrived overhead with Tony and Yinsen, then slowly descended.
Soldiers from all over the base rushed to surround the three of them.
Mark had never openly clashed with the U.S. Military before, but his sudden arrival at their base still put everyone on edge.
Given the power Superman had displayed, he was practically a walking nuclear warhead. No one could face him without feeling nervous.
"Mr. Superman, may I ask what brings you to our base?"
An officer quickly stepped forward and addressed Mark respectfully.
"I found Tony Stark."
Mark pointed to Tony, who stood beside him in the Mecha.
"Mr. Stark?"
The officer stared at Tony's armor in disbelief.
"What? They found Mr. Stark?"
"So many of us searched for three months and found nothing, but Superman found him all by himself!"
"That guy in the metal suit is Tony Stark?"
The surrounding soldiers erupted into chatter and turned to look at Tony.
Among them was Tony's friend Rhodey, an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
"Tony, is that really you?"
He hurried up to Tony, his face alight with emotion.
"Rhodey, long time no see!"
Tony's familiar voice came from inside the Mecha.
"This is great, Tony. I can't believe you're