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Chapter 481 Preparation and Departure

This statement came out.

Erin, who had just received the irregular black stone from Hela, suddenly felt that the stone in his hand had become a little hot.

However, in the end, Erin did not refuse the Netherworld Stone that Hela offered.

In this world, there are very few treasures that can be connected across vast distances.

And there are even fewer treasures that can directly summon a powerful being like Hela, a godfather.

Erin remembers that in her prime, Hela could tear through space and travel between Hela's Underworld and other realms.

If used properly, this Netherworld Stone might even become a powerful weapon for summoning a Heavenly Father-level expert.

After seeing Erin accept the Netherworld Stone.

A smile appeared in Hela's eyes.

Hela looked at Erin one last time, as if she were memorizing his image, and said, "I'll wait for the day you call me."

Done.

Hela suddenly turned into a wisp of black smoke and then quickly disappeared before Erin's eyes.

Ten seconds later.

As Erin withdrew his gaze, the depth in his eyes gradually faded until they returned to their normal color.

At this moment, Erin, who had been standing inside the Lighthouse of Eternity, chuckled softly and said, "Are you leaving already?"

After shaking his head, Erin turned around and gently touched the flame of civilization in the center of the Eternal Lighthouse.

Instantly.

The flame of civilization is shining brightly.

The mysterious light of civilization instantly illuminated the mountain range where Mount Amblena is located.

After a short while, still finding no trace of Hela under the light of civilization, Erin stopped thinking about it and simply sat down on the ground, closing her eyes again.

He gradually absorbed Hela's guidance and experience, combining it with his own inspiration to continuously build his own knowledge.

Time flies.

The sun and moon reverse.

The day passed quickly.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, a golden-red figure streaked across the sky like an arrow piercing the night, heading straight for the summit of Amblena.

"Huh!"

As soon as Tony Stark flew to the summit of Amblerne, he noticed that several fragrant pastries were baking on the small stove next to the Everlasting Lighthouse.

After flying for several hours, Tony, feeling hungry, used the Mark armor to drift through the air and landed steadily next to the small stove.

After landing next to the familiar little stove, Tony, who had only removed his face armor, grabbed the whirring kettle and poured the contents into an empty cup next to him.

"Damn, bitter tea, you drink this first thing in the morning."

As the crystal-clear tea from the kettle poured into the cup, Tony, who had just poured himself a cup of tea, immediately looked distressed.

This tea, named bitter tea, can be considered a special beverage of the dwarf tribe.

It has a strong aroma and also has the effect of refreshing the mind.

Among the dwarves, it is very popular with those who like to lift weights day and night.

Ok.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a dwarf version of coffee.

However, compared to coffee, this bitter tea is more invigorating and also more bitter.

At least, Tony Stark, who had spent so long in the dwarven kingdom, still couldn't get used to this unique drink.

"There's still half a barrel of ale you left behind in the corner not far away. If you don't want tea, you can go drink some."

While Tony was complaining, Erin had unknowingly walked down from the tower and landed beside Tony.

After taking a piece of fragrant, soft, and delicious baked bread from the stove, Erin took the steaming kettle from Tony and poured himself a cup of bitter tea.

Ailin found the invigorating bitter tea quite pleasant and even asked Baiyan to prepare some so he could take it back to Earth and savor it slowly.

After Erin snatched the water bottle from his hand.

Tony glanced at the bitter tea in his hand, then simply put it aside and went to rummage through the half-bucket of ale he had left behind in the corner.

Rather than drinking a cup of bitter tea whose bitter taste lingers in one's mouth all day, Tony would much rather have a sip of chilling ale in this biting cold wind.

However, things didn't go as planned.

After searching around, Tony discovered that the barrel of ale he had left behind two weeks ago had long been frozen into ice in the snowdrift.

Forget about drinking it, it can't even be poured out.

Left with no other choice.

Tony had no choice but to go straight back to the fireplace and pick up the slightly cooled bitter tea again.

I took a sip of bitter tea.

Stimulated by the strong, unique bitter aroma, Tony was instantly invigorated, and his mind, which had been fogged up from flying for several hours overnight, became much clearer.

have to say.

In terms of its ability to refresh and invigorate the mind, bitter tea is indeed powerful.

However, for someone like Tony who "can't stand bitterness," the pervasive bitterness on his tongue was indeed a bit unpleasant.

Tony quickly picked up a sweet and delicious dwarf pastry from the side, put it in his mouth, and chewed it a few times before he felt the bitterness in his mouth dissipate slightly.

"then."

Just then, Erin tossed over a bright red fruit that looked like a cherry tomato.

Tony instinctively took the fruit without looking at it much and took a bite.

next second.

Sweet juice burst forth from the crimson fruit, instantly dispelling the bitterness in Tony's mouth.

After swallowing the sweet juice unconsciously, Tony clearly felt a warm current spreading from his abdomen to all parts of his body.

After a series of warm and cozy feelings.

Tony Stark felt as if he had washed away a heavy burden, and his whole body felt much lighter.

"Um?"

After clenching his fist and confirming that the feeling he had just experienced wasn't an illusion, Tony immediately ordered Jarvis, "Jarvis, examine my body immediately and report my physical data."

"Yes, sir."

After a red light scan, a pale blue screen suddenly appeared in front of Tony's eyes.

Jarvis: "Sir, according to the examination, your body is healthier than ever before. Your current health data is even better than it was seven years ago."

Although Tony Stark had some suspicions after feeling the power surging from the depths of his body, he still couldn't help but look at his empty palm in surprise after Jarvis confirmed it.

Did a piece of fruit the size of my thumb make my body feel like it was seven years ago?

This is... so unscientific.

and many more.

Realizing that the crimson fruit he had swallowed was an unprecedented delicacy, Tony immediately turned to Erin and said, "That fruit tasted good, have a few more."

Looking at Tony, who shamelessly wanted a few more Vermilion Fruits, Erin couldn't help but roll her eyes.

There are still a few.

not a single one.

This century-old Vermilion Fruit is a rare treasure that Erin, after becoming "suddenly wealthy," manifested from the scales of fate.

Each one costs 1,000 Fate Points from Erin.

If it weren't for Tony Stark's willingness to risk his life to rush into the wormhole to help him during the Nine Realms' merging, Arryn wouldn't have been willing to materialize this gentlest Vermilion Fruit to replenish Tony Stark's energy and wash away his chronic illness.

Seeing Erin roll her eyes, clearly not wanting to talk to him, Tony, who felt younger after eating a fruit, couldn't help but shamelessly say:

"Hey, Erin, don't be stingy!"

"I gave you that limited edition Aston Martin as a gift, just like I said I would."

Upon hearing this, Erin turned her head, looked at Tony, and said calmly:

"The thing I just gave you to eat is called the Vermilion Fruit, a legendary treasure. It can not only cleanse the body of hidden injuries and chronic illnesses, but also replenish a person's vital energy. I'm sure you've already felt the benefits it brings you."

"In terms of value alone, let alone a limited edition Aston Martin, even if we had dozens more, they still wouldn't be worth as much as that Vermilion Fruit."

"More importantly, these rare and precious materials are truly rare finds."

"If it weren't for Aunt Pepper, do you think you'd even get to eat that stuff?"

Vermilion Fruit?

rare and precious materials?

Is that thumb-sized fruit called a Zhu Guo?

Tony, ever the inquisitive type, immediately had Jarvis search the database.

But apart from being mentioned in a bunch of Eastern legends, this thing has never actually appeared in reality, let alone been available for purchase.

See here.

Tony couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment on his face.

He wasn't really after Arryn's Vermilion Fruit. After experiencing its effects, Tony's first thought wasn't for himself, but for Pepper, who had worked diligently and tirelessly for Stark Industries.

If Pepper could consume one of these vermilion fruits, her health would surely improve.

Ok?

Under the rotation of the psychic field, Arryn directly captured Tony Stark's obvious emotional fluctuations.

After glancing at Tony with some surprise, Erin hadn't expected that his question about Zhu Guo was actually about Aunt Pepper.

but.

Tony Stark Arryn has prepared a Vermilion Fruit. Will Arryn forget his Aunt Pepper?

of course.

There were some things that Erin didn't intend to tell Tony.

After glancing at Tony, who looked somewhat dejected, Erin said, "So, what brings you here?"

Tony, looking somewhat dejected, pointed irritably at the steaming cup of bitter tea and pastries in front of him and said, "Didn't you already foresee my arrival? Why are you still asking?"

After taking a sip of bitter tea, Erin said calmly, "Divination is not omniscient. It can give me a glimpse into the future, but it cannot let me know the whole picture of a matter."

"If divination could truly predict everything, then it wouldn't just be divination anymore."

After carefully considering Erin's words, Tony finally revealed the purpose of his overnight journey.

"Not long ago, the dwarf elder Chongyan approached me and said that the dwarf king had already prepared the things you wanted. In addition, the dwarf king cleared out the polluters in the country yesterday, so we will be able to return to Earth soon."

At this point, Tony suddenly paused, then looked at Erin and said, "By the way, did you know that the Dwarf King plans to give you that airship?"

Before Erin could answer, Tony continued, "It's the Forge. Although I guessed the Dwarf King wouldn't be stingy after you saved most of the Dwarf Kingdom, I didn't expect him to give us his own vessel. Tsk tsk tsk... That Forge is no ordinary ship."

"In addition to the Forge, I heard that the Dwarf King also arranged for three other airships to transport supplies and craftsmen to Earth, saying he wanted to help you renovate your house."

At this point, Tony Stark's lips twitched slightly, then he looked at Arlin with a hint of suspicion and said:

"Speaking of which, what exactly are you planning, kid? Does renovating a house really require such a big fuss?"

"Besides, your house is already pretty weird to begin with, why would you need to renovate it?"

Tony Stark had personally witnessed the extraordinary nature of Arryn's house.

That whip could slice through the whip chain of a car. He tried to break down Erin's door with that energy whip for several minutes but couldn't. In the end, Erin opened the door and let him in.

Does this house need renovation?

Seeing Tony's puzzled look, Erin said calmly, "What I want is more than just a house."

After saying that, Erin turned and looked at the sky that was beginning to glow faintly, saying, "However, after dragging this out for so long, it's time for us to go back."

It's not just a house, so what do you want?

Tony, who was about to ask a question, was immediately distracted when he heard the word "go back".

More than two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Although I traveled between two alien civilizations during this time, I saw wonderful worlds that I had never imagined before.

He even unexpectedly gained a lot of knowledge about other races, which greatly enhanced the Mark Armor.

But to be honest, Tony was missing Earth's cheeseburgers and the person he longed for.

Not just Tony.

Although Erin gained a lot from this trip, even his mental state and spiritual power increased several times over, he also missed Earth a little.

Fortunately, he will be able to go back soon.

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Shortly after Tony arrived.

The Dwarf King himself traveled by airship to Mount Amblena.

As soon as they stepped off the airship, the Dwarf King opened his arms wide, wanting to give Erin a hug to express his excitement.

However, he quickly regained his senses and, realizing the difference in their sizes, changed his hug to a light pat on Erin's shoulder, then shouted:

"Thank you, my friend."

"Thanks to you, I was able to clean up those polluters in the country so quickly and completely resolve this disaster."

As he spoke, the Dwarf King glanced at Tony beside him and continued, "I'm sure Tony has already told you, right? I've prepared enough materials and gathered the best craftsmen in the Dwarf Kingdom. They can return to Earth with you at any time to transform your house into a true war fortress."

"But before that, don't you really want to stay in Wat Ahlheim a little longer? Speaking of which, I haven't properly shown you around the sights of our dwarven kingdom yet."

(End of this chapter)