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Chapter 402 Blinding by Interest

Help me resolve my conflict with the military?

Are you sure this isn't a charade orchestrated by the federal military?

Upon hearing this, a hint of mockery appeared deep in Erin's eyes.

After scoffing, Erin said to Tony Stark, "You don't need to worry about this. If the military wants to come looking for the Tesseract, let them come!"

George, Fregra, and Tony Stark.

Erin had only been back in New York for less than a day when she heard about this from three different people.

Is this a coincidence?

Or was it the federal military deliberately leaking information to put pressure on Erin?

And what role does the federal government play in all of this?

Regardless of the role the federal government played in this incident, these repeated probing attempts had exhausted Erin's patience with them.

Erin never hesitated to speculate with the utmost malice about the intentions of those incompetent federal politicians and the federal military in their attempts to suppress him.

after all.

Unlike Tony Stark, who was a true-blue member of the Stark family, and Stark Industries.

I am a person of Asian descent.

In a white-majority federal government, the suppression of Asians has long been commonplace.

As Miracle Corp. grows, the obstacles Erin will encounter will only increase.

Furthermore, given the envy of Miracle Corporation's ability to amass wealth, the federal government, the federal military, and other corporate entities will only intensify their crackdown on Miracle Corporation.

Giving in to these people will only embolden them to become even more ruthless.

Then, little by little, Erin's Miracle Group was devoured by these greedy insects.

So, Erin figured this out.

Let's try a different approach.

Since you want to test me, then go ahead and test me.

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Tony Stark frowned slightly as he looked at Arryn, who exuded a faint aura of menace.

"Hey boy, unless there's an irreconcilable conflict, negotiation is often the best way to resolve problems. If you're not good at negotiating, you can leave this to me, or to your Aunt Pepper! Trust me..."

"Tony."

Before Tony Stark could finish speaking, Pepper frowned and interrupted his long-winded speech, grabbing a banana from the coffee table and stuffing it into Tony's mouth.

Pepper turned to Erin and asked, "Erin, can you tell me what's going on between Dr. Banner and the military? Based on what I know of Dr. Banner, he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would steal from others."

Unlike Tony, Pepper seemed to realize something from the hint of menacing aura emanating from Erin.

So, after silencing Tony, Pepper asked him what exactly happened.

Only by understanding the specifics of the matter can she better help Erin solve this problem.

"certainly."

Erin didn't hide anything from Pepper: "To be precise, it wasn't Dr. Banner who stole the military's things at all, but rather the military who wanted to steal the Blood Orchid that Dr. Banner risked his life to rush into the snake's nest and pick from the encirclement of countless terrifying giant pythons."

As he spoke, Erin tapped on his phone.

Immediately, the "Lo" sub-program on Erin's phone projected several photos and a shaky video in front of Pepper and Tony Stark.

The video begins with a group of soldiers in camouflage uniforms, carrying weapons, carefully escorting several people who are clearly dressed as researchers into a misty valley.

However, before they could even enter the depths of the valley...

Suddenly, two red lights the size of lanterns appeared in the mist, followed by a terrifying giant python with a head the size of a round table emerging from the fog and launching a brutal massacre against the fully armed soldiers.

Yes, it was a massacre.

The bullets in the soldiers' hands, capable of easily piercing human bodies, only caused a series of sparks on its hard scales when they landed on the terrifying python, making it feel a slight pain, but they did not cause it any real harm.

While the rocket launchers and grenades carried by the soldiers could inflict some damage on the giant python.

However, after being bombarded several times by rocket launchers and grenades, the soldiers carrying heavy weapons were crushed into mincemeat by the terrifying giant python.

Just as the soldiers and researchers were about to perish at the hands of the giant python.

Accompanied by a loud roar.

A huge green figure suddenly darted out from the group of researchers protected by soldiers and began wrestling with the terrifying python.

While the giant python's attention was drawn to the Hulk,

The remaining six or seven researchers, escorted by two surviving soldiers, swiftly retreated from that terrifying valley...

The video then cuts to a different scene, and when the Hulk reappears in the video...

His body was covered with blooming, blood-red orchids.

After Luo paused the video, Erin pointed to the blood-red orchids on Dr. Banner's body and said:

"The thing Dr. Banner is holding is called the Blood Orchid. The military claims that Dr. Banner stole it from them, but in reality, Dr. Banner risked his life to snatch it from the mouths of those giant pythons. As for the military? Heh... I think you just saw how powerless they were when facing the giant pythons."

"By the way, by the way, there isn't just one giant python in that valley, but a whole nest of them. Considering that the location where the Blood Orchids grow was provided by the military, Dr. Banner gave half of the Blood Orchids he obtained from the snake nest to the military, keeping only a few samples for himself. But even so, the military was still not satisfied and even falsely accused Dr. Banner of stealing their things."

At this point, Erin gave a mocking look before continuing, "If this counts as Dr. Banner stealing from the military, then let the military come after us if they want to cause trouble for Miracle Corporation."

"Heh, those giant pythons in Snake Valley are not to be trifled with, but do you think I'm someone to be trifled with?"

After watching the entire video, Pepper frowned slightly, and even Tony Stark, who was standing next to her, fell silent.

Tony, who was unaware of the inside story, genuinely believed that Dr. Banner had stolen or destroyed something belonging to the military, which made the military so furious that they wanted to turn their attention to Miracle Corporation, to which Dr. Banner belonged.

To this end, Tony was also prepared to use the connections left by Stark Industries to put in a good word for Arryn.

But to his surprise, after watching the video, he discovered that the truth was not what he had imagined at all.

After a moment of silence.

Tony Stark said, "The military has indeed gone too far in this matter. You don't need to worry about it. Leave it to me. I will make them realize their mistakes. You are a great hero who saved millions of people in the Battle of New York. The military's actions are chilling the hearts of countless people."

"The controversy surrounding the New York nuclear bomb is still fresh in our minds, and the federal military has done something so disheartening. If they don't give me a satisfactory explanation, I will make them feel the anger of the people."

The Federation is a capitalist nation, but nominally it is also a free and democratic nation.

If the military cannot provide a satisfactory explanation, given the size of Stark Industries, it's possible that in the end, a large number of people in the Union military might have to resign.

At least.

Brigadier General Tesla, who's been stirring up trouble, will definitely not have a good ending.

but.

Faced with Tony Stark's offer of help, Arryn shook his head and said firmly:

"No need. This is a matter for the Miracle Group. I'll handle it myself. Since they treat the Miracle Group like a soft persimmon to be squeezed, and everyone wants to take a bite out of them, then let them suffer a bloody defeat."

Listening to Erin's special emphasis on the Miracle Group.

Tony Stark instantly understood what was going on.

Whether it's Blood Orchid or Dr. Banner, it doesn't matter.

The real reason the military wants to cause trouble for Miracle Group has nothing to do with this matter at all.

Ultimately, it was Miracle Corporation's highly effective miracle drugs and its rapidly expanding business that aroused the envy of countless people.

Therefore, as the largest buyer of the Miracle Potion, the military, which was acutely aware of the enormous profits it contained, couldn't resist making a move.

Given the strange attitude of the federal government taking the initiative to contact him and saying that it was willing to help mediate between Erin and the federal military, this is quite unusual.

Who knows, the federal government may also have played some shady role in this.

After all, profit blinds people.

"call!"

Tony Stark, having grasped the key point, let out a sigh of relief. He now understood why Arryn had emphasized leaving the matter to him.

Because this matter can only be handled by Erin and his Miracle Group.

Only then can Miracle Group stand firm.

Only then can we deter other people with ill intentions.

However, even though he understood this, seeing that Arlin was still under high school age, Tony Stark couldn't help but offer some words of advice:

"I understand, but if things don't work out, remember... to call me. After all, I owe you several favors."

At this moment, Pepper, who had also understood, walked to Erin's side, hugged Erin, and said, "If there's anything you don't know how to solve, you can call me first. Your Aunt Pepper may not have many other skills, but she has absolutely a wealth of experience dealing with those guys from the federal government and the military."

Although Pepper has only been president of Stark Industries for a short time, Tony Stark has been a hands-off manager for the past decade.

His relationships with the military and the government have actually been managed by Pepper.

When it comes to experience dealing with the federal military and the federal government, Pepper is undoubtedly the best among the three.

but.

The tender scene of Pepper holding Arlin lasted only a few seconds before Tony Stark, who was watching Pepper hug Arlin, became jealous and uncomfortable all over.

Soon, Tony, with a quick glint in his eye, also opened his arms, making a gesture as if he wanted to hug Erin, and then took the opportunity to push Pepper, who was hugging Erin, out of the way.

Pepper, who knew Tony's personality exceptionally well, glared at him with displeasure after being forcibly pushed aside by Tony.

Meanwhile, before Tony could even offer a hug, Erin looked disgusted and avoided the bearded old man's embrace.

Then he turned to Pepper and said, "Don't worry, Aunt Pepper, I'm not someone to be trifled with. Even the abominations of the gods and the demons of the underworld can't do anything to me. What can those lazy bums do to me?"

Looking at the confident Erin, Pepper was infected by Erin's confident tone, but she also suddenly realized that Erin was no longer the little girl who needed her to go to great lengths to protect the property and assets left by Kelly from the IRS.

Kelly would be very pleased to see Erin now!

Unfortunately, she left us a little too soon.

Thinking of her best friend with whom she used to share everything, Pepper couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion.

There was regret, but more than anything, I felt relieved for her.

Sensing Pepper's gaze and seemingly reading her thoughts through her obvious emotional fluctuations, Erin stayed in Pepper's apartment for a few more minutes before leaving.

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Pepper watched as Erin left, standing by the window.

Tony Stark first took some ice from Pepper's freezer, then opened the champagne he had brought the night before and poured it into two glasses with ice.

After taking a small sip himself, Tony went to the bedside, handed the remaining glass of champagne to Pepper, and said:

"Don't worry, don't underestimate that little guy. He's not as fragile as you think."

"In fact, if this little guy really gets serious, I think the ones who should be having a headache are the military guys."

Upon hearing this, Pepper glanced at Tony, then frowned slightly and said, "You mean...?"

After handing the glass of champagne to Pepper, Tony Stark downed his own glass in one gulp, then pointed to the gift Arlin had given him and said:

"Don't forget that besides being the boss of the Miracle Group, that kid has another identity. In fact, this morning, the Vatican already acknowledged that kid's identity as a reincarnated angel on its official website."

As he spoke, Tony Stark tapped the smartwatch on his wrist.

Soon, Jarvis projected a message in front of Tony and Pepper.

Looking at the latest report on the Vatican's official website, Tony curled his lip and said, "Saint Erin, a saint sent to earth by God. Well, from now on, that kid's name will have another word in front of it."

After making a joke, Tony continued, "With the Vatican's backing, it won't be so easy for the military to deal with that kid."

Although the federal military is not particularly devout in their belief in God, they have wealthy backers who are devout in their faith in God!

(End of this chapter)