The Wittrum of the Marvel Universe

"The right time?"

"Wait until I'm about to die?"

"And then you take it out so I can thank you?"

The more he thought about it, the more disgusted he felt.

Nick Fury has indeed saved many people.

It has indeed protected this world.

But this doesn't mean he can treat everyone as a pawn.

Tony hates it the most.

It's just that other people treat him like a fool.

And this time...

Nick Fury did exactly that.

more importantly.

If Leon hadn't reminded Pepper...

If Leon hadn't told her about the element Howard left behind,

I'm still completely in the dark.

Thinking about this.

Tony picked up his phone.

Looking at the contact list.

There was a pause of a few seconds.

Finally, I got through to a number.

The phone rang only twice.

The call was then connected.

"Tony?"

Leon's voice came from inside.

"It's so late, is something the matter?"

"Can't I call you if I don't need anything?"

"If you're free, call me at 2 a.m.?"

Leon laughed.

"You're not the kind of person who would call a friend when you're bored."

Tony raised an eyebrow.

"friend?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

"What?"

"It's nothing."

Tony's lips curled up slightly.

"I just suddenly realized that you're a pretty good way to address me."

Leon was helpless.

"Speak."

Are you free tomorrow night?

"What are you doing?"

"Eat."

"You're treating?"

"Of course."

"Location?"

"my home."

Leon paused for a moment.

"You and Pepper?"

"That's right."

Why?

Tony was silent for a moment.

Thank you.

Leon did not answer immediately.

"Just a thank you?"

"Of course, there are other things as well."

"What is it?"

You'll find out tomorrow.

"Very mysterious."

Leon smiled.

"Row."

See you tomorrow night.

The call was disconnected.

Tony put his phone down.

Pepper was standing at the door.

"Are you going to treat Leon to dinner?"

"Ah."

"Just thanking him?"

Tony turned his head.

"When did you get here?"

"Just now."

Pepper walked in.

“I heard you.”

Tony was silent for a moment.

"There's one more thing."

"what?"

"I'm leaving S.H.I.E.L.D."

Pepper didn't show too much surprise.

Because she had already guessed it.

"Have you made up your mind?"

"It's decided."

Tony sat down on the edge of the bed.

“I used to think that although S.H.I.E.L.D. was annoying, at least they were doing the right thing.”

"But now..."

He sneered.

"I suddenly realized."

"That so-called correct organization actually watched me get poisoned, while hiding the things that could have saved me."

"Just so I can owe them a favor."

Pepper didn't say anything.

“If Leon hadn’t reminded you.”

Tony continued.

“I didn’t even know Howard left something behind.”

"I might always think that I'm really just waiting to die."

"so……"

Tony looked up.

"I don't want to work with them anymore."

Pepper looked at him.

"What about the Avengers?"

Tony remained silent.

"I don't like being controlled by others."

……

the next day.

7 p.m.

The doorbell rang on time.

Pepper opened the door.

Leon stood outside the door.

She was also carrying a bottle of beverage.

"good evening."

"Come in."

Leon walked into the room.

Then it paused for a moment.

"When did your house become so quiet?"

"Because I drove everyone away."

Tony came out of the kitchen.

There are only three living people here today.

Leon glanced at him.

Are you sure?

"What's the meaning?"

"Sometimes your words don't sound like those of a living person."

"Get out."

Tony rolled his eyes.

"sit."