The Collection of The End

——Marvel, 2010——

Stark Tower.

Tony Stark lay on his back in a rocking chair, folding his hands on his chest, watching the news replay on the TV with a smile.

"I have destroyed all weapons that have fallen into the hands of dangerous elements," Stark, in a suit and tie, spoke to reporters: "In the future, no kind people will be harmed by Stark Industrial products, and the weapons department is closed. After that, the relevant production and R\u0026D departments will turn to civilian aspects, such as clean energy, suspended cars and intelligent machinery. I believe that they are what the American people need more than weapons.]"

"What about your armor? Mr. Iron Man?]" A malicious reporter took the opportunity to ask: "Not long ago, your battle with the 'Iron Overlord' destroyed half of the city. Do you think that is not a kind of harm?" ?]"

"Who was hurt?]" Stark spread his hands: "You who had to overturn and rewrite the article that slandered Stark Industries because you found out that Stark Group had bought all the damaged apartments and shops in advance? ]"

There were bursts of laughter at the press conference.

"But it is undeniable," the reporter was obviously very persistent: "The weapon you used to become 'Iron Man' is more powerful than ordinary weapons. You yourself just said that you single-handedly destroyed all the people living outside." Weapons, if your technology is obtained by those dangerous elements and used to commit crimes, do you think you will not be responsible for it?】"

"Of course, no need," Stark replied: "In fact, half an hour before this conference started, Stark Industries had handed over the full set of technology for the steel armor to the military. If you don't have Interrupting me urgently and asking a tendentious question should be followed by Colonel 'James Lord' stating the use and confidentiality of these technologies.]"

The camera of the program panned and focused on a sturdy black officer wearing a military uniform, a beret, and sunglasses on his face.

"The military will equip outstanding and loyal soldiers with this type of individual armor. Their mission will be to maintain the security of the American people and eliminate threats to the United States." Colonel Rhodes held the microphone in his hand and said expressionlessly: "Anyone who wants to Individuals or groups who want to steal these technologies will be considered enemies of the United States, and this protection also includes Stark Industries technology.]"

"...]" The reporter was stunned and reluctantly said: "I have no problem.]"

"Ha," Stark turned off the TV: "Jarvis, how was my performance?"

"The speeches you write are really good," Jarvis replied, "especially the pie painting."

"Justin Hammer, a fool who thinks he is very smart," Stark looked out the window: "The military wanted Stark's technology, and he chose to belittle and slander Stark, and then sell it to the military Your own similar product? This sounds like a woman deliberately slandering her sweetheart in order to gain a man’s attention, which is stupid.”

Why on earth was Hammer Industries so adamant that Stark Industries would reject the military's proposal? As a former arms industry man, how could he refuse to sell the product?

The reason why Iron Man is Iron Man is not just because of the armor. Jarvis, who provides calculation assistance for the armor, and Stark, who can continuously upgrade the armor's functions, are the top priority.

If the military wants the technology and craftsmanship of "Mark i", then just sell it to them. After all, the current armor has been updated to "Mark IV".

By the time they want to upgrade and come to buy Mark IV, they may even have developed Mark X or even XV.

The military uses an outdated version of the armor and does not dare to use the AI ​​provided by Stark Industries. What they buy back is just a stronger exoskeleton with more functions.

Therefore, the decision-makers at Hammer Industries are a bunch of idiots.

"He is obviously not as well-informed as you,]" Jarvis said: "Mr. Aquaman.]"

"Of course..." Stark blinked: "Wait, what does that word mean? My intuition tells me that it is not a good word."

"It is a popular Internet term recently," Jarvis replied: "It means a man who has many ambiguous partners."

"Fishing with a pole, fish in the pond, fish in the sea, King of the Sea, tsk," Stark curled his lips: "You should be able to analyze that this is not a complimentary word, right?"

"Analyzing the context and evolution so quickly is worthy of being called 'Aquaman'."

"No! Damn it, I'm all for Pepper!" Stark slammed the table.

"According to your preset requirements, I have deleted the relevant records within 0.03 seconds after you said this sentence. Do you need to modify the preset conditions?" Jarvis said.

"...Keep settings as they are for now,"

Stark stayed for two seconds and suddenly slapped the table again:

"No! Damn it! That's all just a joke!"

"This is called 'Aquaman', sir.]" Jarvis answered easily.

"I must refute this," Stark sat up straight in his chair: "If all 'ambiguous objects' are excluded, how many appointments do I have with young women?"

"0, sir.]"

"Nonsense, I remember there were arrangements to meet with Pepper."

"But Miss Pepper is also your 'ambiguous object']"

"Asshole! That's the wife!"

"Relevant records have been deleted within 0.03 seconds.]"

"...delete a few more sentences and we'll start over." Stark held his forehead.

"This is called 'Aquaman', sir.]" Jarvis replied.

"I refuse to accept this title," Stark folded his hands and put it under his chin: "List the young women who have had direct interactions with me recently but are not romantic partners."

"The search result is '2' people,]" Jarvis responded almost immediately: "They are Miss Caroline Channing and Miss Max Black.]"

"Who?" Stark wondered.

"When you fought the Iron Overlord, you destroyed the restaurant where they worked. You waved at them and they called you a bastard.]" Jarvis replied.

"I think about it...how are they doing?"

"They work at a restaurant on the edge of Clinton and Manhattan, sir."

"I really appreciate people who work hard," Stark stood up and said, "I'm going to cancel my next trip and go meet these two girls."

"Sir, I think you should hear some information about their background——"

"When did Stark need to care about other people's backgrounds?" Stark waved his hand and interrupted: "Buy the restaurant first, and I will go there wearing Mark IV, fall from the sky, and then create a grand fireworks for them Here’s a surprise.”

"Okay, sir.]"

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Although it’s not written on the card, I have never opened the CP