Godslayer in the Marvel Universe

Chapter 17 Strange Odor

Once seated in the pre-hidden off-road jeep, Ang naturally didn't need to drive.

He focused his gaze on the system's light screen in front of him.

After eliminating nearly a hundred Ten Commandments terrorists, the system determined that his [Good and Evil Value] shifted 7 points towards good, though of course it couldn't compare to Black Mask's 100-point bonus.

Even mosquito meat is still meat!

The key point is that Ang discovered that these accumulated red souls could actually be added to his skills, enhancing their proficiency. These red souls directly raised Ang's [Basic Combat] skill to level 12.

It's a pity that the later branches are not visible; I guess they'll require killing a boss or something, like the [Basic Gun Techniques] branch.

Ang was filled with regret. When he remotely controlled the bomb to injure Black Mask that day, he should have also killed many of Black Mask's men. Unfortunately, he didn't get close to the Black Mask Club, so he didn't see these Red Souls.

Dry!

A violent thing!

While Ang was heartbroken, he couldn't help but focus his attention on the gangsters of Gotham City...

The next day was the day that would turn Tony Stark's fate around.

He successfully escaped using the original Iron Man character, but unfortunately crashed into a soft sand dune ten kilometers away. Using his self-made satellite positioning distress system, he contacted the US military as soon as he got away.

Unexpectedly, just after being taken to the US military base, Tony was shocked to find that Ethan had already been dumped there.

"You... you're still alive after all."

"Mr. Kratos is a man of his word. The two of them rushed in, shot and killed a bunch of terrorists, and then rescued me. If they hadn't been able to save you, I would have boarded a military plane to New York," Ethan said, tears streaming down his face.

The two kidnapped, unfortunate souls embraced each other.

"It's alright, Ethan, come to me, I promise you'll have a good life."

What followed was a natural progression.

Tony survived a near-death experience and had a complete epiphany, transforming from a completely irresponsible slacker into... a slacker who knows how to behave.

Upon his safe return to New York, Tony immediately announced that Stark Industries would no longer be involved in the arms trade. This undoubtedly enraged his partner, Stanislav.

In this life, however, it's no longer Stanislavsky in the shadows and Tony in the light.

Before Stanislav could even get started on the Iron Monger, which he and Zara, a member of the Ten Commandments, had created based on the Iron Man Mark I, Tony was captured by his special forces.

This made the official version of Iron Man less legendary.

However, nothing compares to Tony publicly announcing it to the news media:

"I am Iron Man!"

Without a doubt, this is a groundbreaking move.

In neighboring Gotham City, amidst a sea of ​​so-called "cross-dressers" and hooded superheroes, Tony's grand announcement of his identity is all the more shocking.

Some even maliciously suspect that Batman, Spider-Man, and the like are just some fame-seeking, show-off bastards.

Of course, with the support of the US military, Tony was not afraid of any attacks or even sabotage, whether overt or covert.

After showing off, Tony's personal cell phone received a confidential call from Kratos, who was unaware of where it was coming from.

"Hey Tony, do you remember our promise?"

"Of course! Your money was a bit dirty. But like the little toy you wanted, I've got it all sorted out."

"and then?"

"I regret to inform you that although you acquired 5% of the group's stock, due to the poor timing of your investment, given that Stark Industries is no longer in the arms business, you have lost approximately 70% based on today's average stock price," Tony said smugly.

He already anticipated the other party's fury. If Kratos softened his stance or revealed some weakness, he would "reluctantly" agree to let his money be invested based on the plummeting stock price. Even if it meant Kratos would become the second-largest shareholder of Stark Industries.

who knows……

"Hehe! It doesn't matter, this is just a windfall anyway. I value you as a 'friend' more than this small amount of money."

Tony's heart skipped a beat. This Kratos was definitely no saint. If he didn't value this, either the other party had much bigger ambitions, something Tony Stark couldn't afford to give him yet, or...

"Kratos, we've been through thick and thin together. If there's anything I can do to help, please tell me."

"It's nothing. If I ever encounter any trouble in the future, please, Iron Man, come and save me at least once."

Tony hesitated for a second, then immediately agreed: "OK! Ethan and I both owe you our lives."

"Don't be so tense. I can be a champion of justice too! Please handle my stock dividends and the little things I want like this..."

Even after the other party hung up, Tony still felt immense pressure!

Ethan, who had been listening in, said, "Tony, what if he asks you to do something you don't want to do in the future..."

Tony smiled wryly: "I've always been an arms dealer with blood on my hands, haven't I? One more time won't make a difference."

……

Meanwhile, Ang secretly returned to Dubai with Black Canary.

When Louis saw the two of them, he almost burst into tears on the spot.

"Boss, I... I feel so guilty."

What triggered the bodyguard's guilt was the outrageous bill.

Booking a presidential room at the Burj Al Arab, a seven-star hotel in Dubai, costs $1.8 a day, plus so many additional expenses. Louis felt the pressure was immense after just two days.

After a few days of this, the amount was heading straight for seven figures.

It's definitely worth the price, but it's also really expensive.

What if Ang comes back and denies it?

When Ang returned, he signed the bill under the smiling gaze of the hotel manager.

"Beep beep! Experienced driver card!"

Ahem, the transaction was successfully processed.

Damn it, it wasn't even a credit card swipe, it was a direct bank transfer.

Ang became very interested in his black card.

He suddenly remembered a famous quote from before he transmigrated: "For a true second-generation rich kid, squandering money isn't about eating, drinking, and having fun, but about starting a business. That's the real bottomless pit."

Honestly, Ang is very happy to be able to get something for free.

He'd be even happier if he knew why he could get things for free and keep doing so.

Before today, he would have been somewhat afraid, thinking that if one day the bank suddenly told him that he owed eight figures, he would have to sleep under a bridge that night.

After today, he won't be afraid of anything!

As long as the world doesn't end, he can live off Stark Corporation's dividends until he's a hundred years old.

Wait a minute! Did I make some terrible promise?

After banishing that terrifying thought from his mind, Ang felt a bit of a headache. He had a vague idea of ​​who his backer was. Gotham City was never some up-and-coming internet city.

This is a very old city.

Every profitable industry is controlled by one or a few tycoons.

Only in the daring and daring underworld do things like change bosses.

Gotham City was originally founded by these four families, and today their businesses are spread throughout the city, controlling every sector of the city.

Can you guess which four families are the four major families?

The Wayne family, to which Batman (Bruce) belongs;

The Kane family, to which Batwoman Kate belongs;

The main villains are the silent Elliott family;

And the Copport family, to which Oswald, the Penguin, belongs.

Aside from the underworld families, the remaining major families basically operate under the control of these four families.

"Wait a minute! My body was raised on 'clean and hygienic' Gotham water. If that legendary, extremely wealthy bastard found out I'm in a business partnership with Tony, wouldn't he want to kill me?"

Ang only dared to mutter these words to himself.

With Black Canary and Louis on board, Ang finally returned from his "vacation" on a Gulfstream private jet.

Unbeknownst to him, it was the middle of the night in the slums of Gotham City, and Sarah Lance had just finished her day's work and returned home.

In China, the greatest danger for girls going out at night is... the late-night food stalls on the street.

Gaining three pounds every holiday season is a terrifying curse!

In Gotham, girls who go out at night often risk being left with nothing but bones.

Sarah wasn't afraid; she was blessed with the same talent as her sister—ultrasonic attacks and top-tier combat skills. The biggest difference from history was that she didn't join any assassin alliance.

Instead, she lived as an ordinary girl in Gotham City.

But that evening, when she returned home after working overtime, she was greeted by a foul, putrid stench as soon as she entered the door.

She tried to find the source of the stench, and suddenly, she saw a familiar silhouette behind the living room curtains.

"Sister?" Sarah asked tentatively, unsure.

(End of this chapter)