Hermione felt rather helpless as she watched the group cower.
"Signing the accords is fine. Accepting oversight is fine too." Hermione leaned forward, her hands folded on the table. "But I have one condition."
Hearing that she had a condition actually made the politicians breathe a sigh of relief.
A condition was good. A condition meant there was room to negotiate, and she wasn't simply out to kill them.
One slightly braver official swallowed and ventured, "What... what is your condition?"
"Stark Industries has developed quite a few new products lately."
Hermione pointed at Tony.
"Since you all want to oversee the Avengers, and we're going to be so close, shouldn't you support Stark Industries' business?"
The politicians froze.
She was selling products?
That was it?
They had thought the Witch would demand some outrageous concessions, like territory or reparations. Instead, she just wanted orders?
"No problem!" the official agreed immediately. "As soon as I get back, I'll submit a report to Congress and request dedicated funding to purchase equipment from Stark Industries!"
"Yes, exactly! Military logistics need updating too. Our department can place a large order!"
Hermione looked at them and shook her head.
"Is that all?"
The officials fell silent and exchanged glances, completely unable to fathom what this little terror wanted.
Did she think they weren't buying enough?
"Then... shall we buy a little more?"
Hermione looked utterly exasperated with them.
"Next month, Stark Industries will release a batch of 'High-Tech Specialty Spiral Fasteners' and 'Tactical-Grade Temperature-Controlled Fluid Containers.'"
The officials' eyes lit up.
Had Stark Industries developed new technology again?
If so, these were probably things the Military would have ordered anyway. Using those purchases to earn a favor from the Witch would be a fantastic bargain, wouldn't it?
But what exactly were "High-Tech Specialty Spiral