"Good evening, dear viewers."
"Guess what we've discovered! According to an article by the youngest astronomer, Mr. Vorsky Schott..."
"With precise calculations from more scientists, we're lucky enough to witness a remarkable, unusual astronomical phenomenon that occurs only once every six thousand years!"
"Astronomical phenomena are very common in our lives, such as meteorites, shooting stars, and so on!"
"And with many astronomical phenomena, we only get a chance to see their breathtaking beauty after they've already passed."
"But today is different! In one month, we'll have a chance to witness the Nine-Star Alignment, a grand and legendary astronomical spectacle, with our own eyes!"
"Viewers at home, care to guess what the Nine-Star Alignment will look like in the end?"
"Will the stars form a straight line, or will they form a sphere?"
"Stay tuned!"
"Oh, and our station will also be broadcasting it live!"
"After the program, we'll even have a quiz with prizes!"
Click-
Tony Stark switched off the television.
After watching several similar news reports, his expression turned unusually grave. He held a wineglass, unsure whether to set it down or raise it to his lips.
Rhodey, a military man, was so furious that he wanted to smash something. In the end, he couldn't find anything suitable and could only grab a cushion and knead it in his hands.
"Rhodey, how did news like this get released? We've already discussed the consequences of the Nine-Star Alignment."
"Well." Rhodey sighed. "The Authorities' explanation was that the public has a right to know the truth, and our Registration Act Office can't stand in the way of people learning it..."
"Heh. Hehehe..." A mocking smile curled Tony Stark's lips. "They actually had the nerve to trot out that bullshit excuse!"
"They really are big businessmen born and bred in the