It's not just S.H.I.E.L.D.. and Hydra.
The unusual movements of Stark Industries transport aircraft have also attracted the attention of the United States. military and media.
at the same time.
United States, Washington, D.C.., United States.
The Pentagon's strategic command center.
On the huge screen, images of global satellite surveillance were displayed.
General Ross stood with his hands behind his back, his brow furrowed as he stared at a high-speed object on the screen that was crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
"Sir, Stark Industries ' Justice transport plane has left United States. airspace and is currently flying towards East Africa at Mach 5."
The radar operator reported loudly.
"East Africa?" General Ross paused, taken aback.
"What's there? A terrorist base? Or an uncivilized indigenous tribe?"
"Sir, based on flight path predictions, their destination is likely to be one of the less developed countries in East Africa, such as... the vicinity of Wakanda."
Wakanda?
After hearing this, General Ross gave a disdainful sneer.
"Has Stark's brain been damaged?"
"Why would you leave so many problems at home to deal with, and instead go to that godforsaken place in Africa?"
"Is he going to teach those farm tools how to pick cotton? Or has he recently developed a liking for Black people? No, that doesn't seem right with his taste..."
At this point, Thaddeus Ross looked at his adjutant with a puzzled expression.
"Have you seen the news? Is Charlize Theron still dating him?"
The adjutant hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously.
"General, Luca Stark never does things the way people do."
"They just acquired the Osborn Group not long ago, and today they've sent the entire team to Africa. Could it be... that there are some resources hidden there that we don't know about?"
"Resources? Besides oil and diamonds, what other resources in Africa could possibly warrant a trip by Stark himself?"
Thaddeus Ross walked to the control table, picked up a cigar, and cut off one end.
" The Stark brothers are just too arrogant. They think they're superheroes and can swagger around the world like that."
"Places like Africa are plagued by war and disease; they don't value technology or money there."
"Notify the intelligence agency to continue monitoring them."
"If these arrogant bastards die from the poisoned arrows and spears of Africa tribes, then we can rightfully take over the technological legacy left by Stark Industries!"
Thaddeus Ross lit a cigar, took a deep drag, and his eyes were filled with greed and anticipation.
To be honest, he'd love for the Stark brothers to crash and burn in Africa.
That should become a reality.
The editorial office of The Daily Bugle, New York.
Editor-in-Chief J. Jonah Jameson was slamming his fist on the table, loudly berating his reporters.
"Useless! All of you are useless!"
" The Stark brothers took Spider-Man to Africa, and you guys didn't even get a single exclusive photo!"
Jameson lit a cigar, his face full of prejudice and disdain.
"Going to Africa? These capitalists are definitely just putting on a fake charity show! Taking photos, donating money, and then getting on the cover of Time magazine!"
"Get tomorrow's headline ready: 'Hypocritical Superheroes: Stark's Showmanship in Africa!'"
"I want all of New York to know that these people aren't saving the world; they're just a bunch of attention-seeking liars!"
The Himalayas, Kamar-Taj.
In the cold wind of the courtyard, Tony stared intently at his hands.
His fingers quickly traced several movements in mid-air.
Soon, the golden sparks began to arrange and combine in a regular pattern, eventually forming a three-dimensional magical array that shimmered with a faint light.
"Incredible..."
At that moment, the Ancient One stood not far away.
Seeing Tony skillfully wielding magic, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes once more.
"Your understanding of spatial structure and your precise control over energy far surpasses that of any other apprentice I've ever seen."
"I dare say he's more skilled than some esoteric sorcerers who have practiced for decades."
Ancient One stepped forward, full of praise.
"Your brain seems to have been born to decipher the rules of the universe."
Hearing the teacher's praise, Tony dispelled the magic circle and rubbed his throbbing temples.
"It's nothing, teacher."
Tony sighed.
Although she spoke lightly, there was a hint of frustration in her eyes.
"Alright, that concludes today's lesson." The Ancient One turned and walked towards the tea room not far away.
"You stayed up all night last night, your brain needs a rest."
Tony followed the Ancient One into the tea room.
As soon as he entered, he smelled the rich aroma of barbecue and beer.
In the tea room, Steve and Wang sat at a wooden table.
A large plate of roasted pork chops sat in front of Wang, and he ate with gusto, his mouth dripping with oil.
Steve, holding a can of beer, sat on the cushion with an air of nonchalance.
Steve snorted coldly when he saw Tony come in.
"Hey, isn't this our great magician? What, didn't you turn yourself into a croaking frog today?"
Tony rolled his eyes, too lazy to bother with this foul-mouthed old soldier.
He then sat down directly next to Master Wong, picked up a bottle of beer, opened it, and took a sip.
"What did you guys do in New York? Weren't you supposed to be protecting the apartment building?"
"Protect my ass!"
Steve took a big gulp of beer and cursed irritably.
"That bastard Luca sent us back first thing this morning. He said he was going to Africa for a vacation and to make some money, and that we two were in his way."
"Going on vacation to Africa?"
Tony paused for a moment, his brow furrowing slightly.
He knows Luca too well.
The other person isn't the kind of person who would suddenly go to Africa to see wild animals.
Since they went to Africa with such great effort, there must be something to be gained, and a huge one at that.
"What's he doing in Africa?" Tony asked Wang.
Wang mumbled an indistinct reply while gnawing on a pork chop.
"Oh, last night, an arms dealer named Klaue gave me some information. He said there's a place in Africa called Wakanda, where not only is the technology more advanced than in the United States, but it also hides a huge Vibranium mine."
" Mr. Luca's eyes lit up when he heard that. He said it was the property of all mankind and that he was going to launch an antitrust investigation... well, that means moving that mountain out of its entirety."
Upon hearing this, Tony sat up straight, nearly crushing the beer can in his hand.
" Vibranium? And an entire mine?!"
Tony's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
Of course he knew what Vibranium was.
Steve's shield was forged from a tiny fragment of Vibranium that his father had painstakingly acquired years ago.
"My God, if there really is a Vibranium mine there, and it even possesses technology far surpassing ours..."
Tony's expression turned serious.
"This is too dangerous."
"A country with such terrifying resources is definitely not to be trifled with. Their defense systems and weaponry must be beyond imagination."
Tony stood up and paced back and forth in the tea room, somewhat agitated.
" Luca only brought a few rookies? Isn't that a bit too arrogant? What if they encounter danger? No, I have to contact JARVIS immediately and send the new armor over..."
Just as Tony was about to press the communicator button...
"Don't be so nervous, Tony."
The Ancient One had been sitting quietly to the side, smiled slightly and spoke calmly.
"If you're curious, we can take a look at their current situation together."
After saying that, the Ancient One stretched out her right hand and made a light swirl in the air.
Buzz!
A golden spark rippled through the air.
Immediately afterwards, ripples spread across the air like the surface of water, and a clear, circular magical water mirror appeared before everyone.
It's like an ultra-high-definition floating TV screen.
At this moment, the scene on the screen clearly shows the interior of the Justice!
Wow!
Tony stopped and stared in amazement at the water mirror before him.
"Is this the live streaming technology from Kamar-Taj? The clarity is even better than satellite signals! And there's no delay!"
Tony leaned closer to the water mirror, carefully studying the magical patterns on the edges.
Is this a visual projection based on quantum entanglement, or does it utilize the principles of optical refraction in other dimensions?
"This is called the basic application of the Eye of the Vishanti," The Ancient One explained with a smile.
"Once you grasp the essence of space folding, I can teach you this magic in a while. It will not only allow you to see any corner of the earth, but also to peek into other dimensions."
"Deal!" Tony snapped his the Snap excitedly.
"I can't wait to put it in my armor."
Steve, standing to the side, exhaled a smoke ring and looked at Luca on the screen.
"I want to see if Luca can still be as arrogant as he was in New York when facing those black men from Africa."