"Database loaded."
A cool electronic female voice sounded from Lucian's wrist. The blue glow on the watch's surface faded, returning to a deep black.
Watching beside him, Tony couldn't help curling his lip, wearing an expression that said, "That's how badass my creations are," though his words still sounded sour. "Jade Balance? Another star in the Big Dipper, just like you? Not bad, I suppose. Barely worthy of my masterpiece."
Lucian ignored his banter and asked Jade Balance on his wrist with interest, "Jade Balance, what can you do?"
The question was rather vague, as though he were teasing a child who had just learned to speak.
"With Stark Industries' global database and your authorization, I can infiltrate ninety-nine percent of network nodes worldwide and access any nonmilitary satellite. Military satellites require authorization or hacking." Jade Balance's voice remained cool, without any emotional fluctuation, but her answer made the corner of Tony's eye twitch.
"I can also assist you with combat data analysis, optimize energy output models, and adjust your suit's configuration in real time based on changes in your physiological data."
"Oh?" Lucian grew interested. "Then let's try something different. Can you sing a song?"
Tony nearly choked on his own spit and stared at Lucian as though he were insane. He had poured so much effort into creating this top-tier artificial intelligence, incorporating Wakandan technology and Helen Cho's techniques, just to have her sing a song?
This was an insult to science!
"Yes, sir. However, given your hearing, electronically synthesized vocals may not qualify as enjoyable."
Lucian raised an eyebrow.
This artificial intelligence seemed to be more than just a tool.
"Then do you know how to date?"
"No."
Jade Balance paused for half a second before adding something else.
"Based on an analysis of the available information,