Luca didn't ask any more questions.
After experiencing his body's continuous strengthening, he opened the wardrobe.
He grabbed a T-shirt and pants at random, put them on, and then walked out of the bedroom barefoot.
The corridor was quiet.
There was no aroma of coffee, and no sign of Pepper or Tony.
It's too quiet.
Luca walked into the kitchen and glanced around.
The kitchen was also spotless, with no signs of use.
The villa was empty, with only a ray of sunlight shining on the ground.
Tony?
Luca called out tentatively.
The sound echoed in the empty living room for a few seconds, then disappeared.
No one responded.
Luca was taken aback.
Tony, as is his habit, would either stay up all night in the lab and then fall asleep on the sofa.
Or he might get up even later than Luca and then create some culinary disasters in the kitchen.
But today, there is neither.
Luca closed his eyes.
He focused his mind and extended his perception outwards.
This is an ability he gradually mastered after discovering the mutation.
For example, one can construct and judge the surrounding situation by sensing the fluctuations in the environment.
This is somewhat similar to thermal imaging technology, but more comprehensive.
The only downside is that he can't see through things directly; he can only see a little bit.
It's like looking through a thin veil, hazy and indistinct, just a little short of being able to glimpse the dense forest.
This gave him the feeling of playing a Superman simulation game.
However, he believes that as long as it continues to evolve, this ability will only become stronger.
Soon, the sensing range quickly covered the entire villa.
The living room was empty.
The underground parking garage and laboratory were deserted.
The pool area in the backyard was deserted.
Pepper's office was also empty.
Apart from himself, there was no one else alive in the villa.
Luca opened his eyes and raised an eyebrow.
JARVIS.
"Yes, Mr. Luca."
Where's Tony?
Mr. [Name] set off at 7:15 this morning. He drove his R8 to Stark Industries' Los Angeles headquarters.
Luca asked another question.
"Didn't Pepper come either?"
Miss Potts arrived at the company headquarters at 5:00 AM to prepare for the morning's activities. She was more than two hours earlier Mr. Tony.
"An event? What event?"
"Press conference," JARVIS replied.
" Mr. Tony specifically asked me to pass on a message to you before he left."
What did you say?
"Tell that jerk to go to sleep and not bother me. I'm going to the company for a press conference, and I'll talk to him about some things when I get back this afternoon."
Luca paused for a moment, his expression somewhat subtle.
Discussing something?
What's wrong?
And Tony actually left early this morning without even saying goodbye?
This is not normal.
Although Tony often does unexpected things, he usually consults with Luca beforehand when it comes to important company decisions.
After all, they are the joint heirs of Stark Industries.
One department is in charge of technology research and development and the arms industry, while the other is in charge of the pharmaceutical and biological industry.
Unless... he had already thought about this, but just hadn't found the right time to say it.
Luca thought for two seconds, then shook his head, not wanting to delve any deeper into the matter.
He wasn't worried that Tony was up to anything; given their relationship, there was nothing they needed to hide from each other.
There was just one thing that bothered him.
"Wait a minute, he's holding a press conference without me?!"
Luca's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.
"I'm the joint heir and a world-renowned genius scientist. Why didn't he invite me to his press conference? Did he think the person on stage was too handsome and would steal his thunder?"
"I cannot make a judgment on that, Mr. Luca," JARVIS replied.
"But according to my data analysis, if you and Mr. Tony appear at the same press conference, there is indeed a 78% chance that the media's attention will be focused on you."
"After all, your performance last night was far more outstanding than Mr. Tony's."
Luca smiled with satisfaction.
Well, JARVIS's flattery made him feel quite good.
Has the press conference started?
Luca walked to the Fridge and took out a bottle of freshly squeezed juice.
"It has already begun, Mr. Luca. It is currently underway."
"Play the live stream so I can see it."
Luca unscrewed the cap, took a big gulp, and then leaned against the edge of the island counter.
"Okay."
The next second, the projection system above the kitchen started up.
A huge projection screen unfolded in front of Luca.
The picture is very clear.
What is shown is the press conference hall at Stark Industries headquarters.
At this moment, the hall was once again packed to capacity.
No, it wasn't just packed to capacity, it was overflowing with people.
Hundreds of journalists from major media outlets around the world sat densely packed in their seats.
The aisle was also packed with reporters who couldn't squeeze into seats.
Cameras, telephoto lenses, and recording equipment formed an impenetrable semicircle around the entire podium.
The number of reporters present was even double that of the previous press conference announcing the suspension of military orders.
This is not surprising.
Last night's superhero battle drew the world's attention to them.
Now, newsrooms all over the world wish they could send every single reporter to Los Angeles.
On stage.
Tony Stark stood in the center of the podium, wearing a suit.
Today, he's in much better shape than Luca had imagined.
Although his dark circles were still there, they were now concealed by his confidence.
One hand was in his pocket, and the other was casually resting on the edge of the podium.
On the screen behind him, the Stark Industries logo was displayed, along with a line of large text.
[ Stark Industries Future Strategy Launch Event]
However, it was clear that the reporters in the audience were not interested in future strategies at all.
There is only one thing they want to ask.
" Mr. Stark! Where did those monsters come from last night?!"
An ABC reporter was the first to stand up and shout.
" Mr. Stark! Is the superpower your brother, Mr. Luca, exhibited innate or acquired?!"
Another NBC reporter chimed in.
" Mr. Stark! Will the Justice League be under government control from now on? Will the United States. military monitor your operations?!"
" Mr. Stark! Who are these two Spider-Man really?! Are they also employees of Stark Industries?!"
The questions came at me like a barrage of bullets.
Seeing this scene, Luca, who was inside the villa, couldn't help but chuckle.
"Damn it, no wonder he didn't include me. He's afraid I'll steal his microphone."
Tony in the video was not disrupted by these problems at all.
Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, he walked directly to the front of the stage, looking down at the screaming reporters below.
Then, he made a gesture for silence.
The noise quickly stopped.
It must be said that Tony's ability to control the situation in front of the public is top-notch.
This talent is ingrained in the Stark Family.
"Everyone, everyone."
"I know you all want to know what happened last night. It's okay, I'll give you an explanation."
"But before that, let me finish today's topic. Believe me, today's topic is no less important than what happened last night."
The reporters exchanged glances and, though reluctant, fell silent for the time being.
After all, if Tony Stark said it was no less significant than what happened last night, then he couldn't have been just making empty threats.
This family always keeps their word.
"OK, very good."
Tony nodded, satisfied with the reporters' cooperation.
"Let's quickly go over what happened last night."
He turned around, and several screenshots of last night's battle appeared on the screen.
"Last night, a group of unidentified monsters attacked downtown Los Angeles. Luca, two other trustworthy companions, and I teamed up to defeat them."
The origin of these monsters is still under investigation. But one thing is certain...
Tony paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.
"We arrested a man at the scene who identified himself as the head of a secret organization called S.H.I.E.L.D.. Based on evidence at the scene, these monsters are directly linked to him. He has now been handed over to the United States. military."
The entire audience erupted in chaos.
"What?! An official secret organization?!"
"He's talking about S.H.I.E.L.D..?! Isn't that just an urban legend?! This organization actually exists?!"
Tony didn't explain further and made a silencing gesture.
"Okay, that's all I can tell you about last night."
"Further details involve national security issues and are not suitable for public discussion here. If you want to know more, please ask the military."
Inside the villa.
Luca, munching on a piece of bread, enjoyed Tony's performance and couldn't help but offer a comment after hearing this.
"Not bad, not bad at all. His method of shifting blame is very smooth. He dumps all the problems on the military, leaving himself completely unscathed. It seems Tony has grasped the essence."