After hearing Lucian's answer, Tony stared at him for a few seconds, then nodded as though relieved.
"All right." His lips twitched into a faint, bitter smile. "With your abilities, at least you can make sure there won't be any more war here."
He turned sideways and pointed at the transport aircraft behind him, which had already begun unloading.
"I won't go back on what I said."
"These are the core equipment and materials for assembling a large Arc Reactor. It's a clean, nonpolluting energy source, enough to power the entire country. We'll solve the most basic electricity problem first, and further aid will follow."
Tony's gaze swept over the sallow, emaciated civilians again.
"I'll have my CEO coordinate with you on the specific reconstruction plans, technical support, and investment."
He gestured behind him.
Pepper stepped forward and gave Lucian a professional smile, though her eyes still held scrutiny and curiosity toward the young man before her.
"Hello, Mr. Pivot. I'm Pepper Potts, CEO of Stark Industries."
Her voice was brisk and elegant.
"We're currently preparing to relocate some of Stark Industries' manufacturing plants to Sokovia, which will provide a large number of jobs. We'll also need your authorization to survey the mineral resources and geography here so we can plan longer-term investments. And..."
"Just call me Lucian."
Lucian interrupted her.
Pepper froze for a moment.
Lucian looked past her toward Simona, who was hurrying over.
"Besides, you can coordinate all of this with my CEO."
Pepper followed his gaze and saw a woman in a business skirt suit with a gentle, graceful air jogging toward them, a hint of confusion on her face.
"Boss?" Simona stopped beside Lucian, looking at Stark and his group in puzzlement.
Lucian smiled.
"Simona, congratulations. You've been promoted." He patted Simona's shoulder and announced