Marvel's female superheroine travels through multiple worlds

"Moreover, she enjoys a high public image, is known for punishing evil and promoting good, and saving civilians. Even many soldiers who participated in the Manhattan Incident in New York have praised her highly."

"We have no reason and no right to lay a hand on her!"

"Most importantly, she's willing to sit down and talk now, instead of standing up and recklessly using her damn incomprehensible superpowers!"

Nick Fury slammed his hand on the table and said irritably.

"Haven't you found the base of the Red House?" Alexander Pierce asked, frowning.

“Captain Rogers said it’s a steel fortress floating in the air, made with anti-radar and anti-detection materials, and S.H.I.E.L.D.’s satellites can’t pinpoint its exact location,” Nick Fury said weakly, leaning back in his chair.

"This won't work, that won't work, what did you call me here for? To kick Supergirl's ass with Uncle Tom's boots?" Alexander Pierce tapped the table, his eyes growing sharper.

"What about psychological and personality analysis? Is there anything she cares about, like love?"

"Superheroes are human too. They may be fearless of weapons, but as long as they have human emotions, they are not without weaknesses, are they?"

As a minister of the International Security Council, he was able to control his emotions and quickly calmed down.

"Love? Don't be ridiculous. A monster that can turn a tank into an iron ball, talking about love?"

“I admit that as long as there are human emotions, there must be weaknesses, but we don’t have time to look for these deeply hidden things right now.”

Nick Fury shook his head and stubbed out his cigarette.

“Nick, I don’t believe you called me here to listen to your complaints without any plan.” Alexander Pierce’s eyes flickered, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

“Okay, Mr. Secretary, that’s all the trouble caused by Supergirl. Now I’ll share my thoughts.” Nick Fury touched the eye patch on his face and gave a wry smile.

"Hmph, you're always like this, never revealing your hand until the very last moment. Tell me, what kind of brilliant plan can the most ruthless director in S.H.I.E.L.D. history come up with?"

Alexander Pierce gave a disdainful smile. He knew his old friend all too well—cunning, treacherous, and ruthless.

"First, admit defeat!"

"We don't need to antagonize Supergirl, nor do we need to think about how to control her. At least until S.H.I.E.L.D. has sufficient power, we must resolve the issue at the negotiating table."

"Secondly, Blackwatch is more beneficial than harmful to S.H.I.E.L.D. and the world. We can ask them to carry out missions, pay them, and solve some tricky problems along the way."

"In the end, we couldn't afford to antagonize Supergirl, so we gave her what she wanted, deepened our cooperation, and built trust through emotional connection."

"We previously used a roundabout way to blackmail her family, and there's no doubt about that, so we must show our sincerity!"

"At least on the issue of independence and autonomy, we must find a way to give it the green light."

Nick Fury spoke solemnly and earnestly.

Alexander Pierce looked on in disbelief. What the hell was this check and balance plan? Wasn't this just a compromise?

Strengthening emotional bonds? Who believes that!

“I know what you’re thinking, but believe me, this is the best course of action right now!” Nick Fury gave his old superior a deep look and added seriously.

Don't try to push the boundaries any further; the consequences of angering a superman are unbearable.

Alexander Pierce remained silent for a long time before finally sighing, "Since you've already thought it through, just write a report and submit it. Why do you need to meet me?"

“I called you here to give you a heads-up. The world is a big place, and people’s thoughts are complex and ever-changing. Not everyone can deal with problems rationally.” Nick Fury said meaningfully, with a hidden meaning.

“I trust your judgment. Do as you say. I’ll take care of the other council members.” A hint of ambiguity flashed in Alexander Pierce’s eyes. He remained silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Chapter 58 Flushing Expo Opening

In a dilapidated building on the outskirts of Moscow, the Russian capital, a sickly old man lies on his bed.

His eyes were filled with resentment and bitterness as he stared intently at the news broadcast on the television screen—Tony Stark announcing that he was Iron Man.

The old man's name was Anton Vanko, a former top scientist and research genius in the world, and also the chief engineer of Stark Industries.

Anton Vanke and Howard Stark collaborated on the development of the groundbreaking and world-shaking Arc Reactor.

This nuclear energy technology greatly improved energy supply, and its superior power surpassed all contemporary products, giving it a 50-year lead over the world.

However, this period of good fortune was short-lived. Not long after the Arc Reactor was invented, Anton Vanko was kicked out of the company, expelled from the country, and returned to the Soviet Union.

The reason was simply that he wanted to use this technology to make more money.

"Am I wrong?" Anton Vanke couldn't understand why this technology and this product were exactly what that booming era needed.

Scientists also need to eat and live. Why can't the scientific achievements they create with their talents be sold for money?

Howard Stark is a damn thief! A robber, a liar!

Anton Vanko was initially pleased to hear of his old rival's death, but now that Howard's son is once again in the spotlight on the world stage, it's hard for him to accept.

“That stage should belong to you!” Anton Vanko said with difficulty, looking at his son Ivan Vanko.

"Don't listen to their nonsense," Ivan said, his eyes filled with complex emotions, as he comforted his weakened father.

"I'm sorry, my son, all I can give you is my knowledge..."

Anton Vanke wanted to continue speaking, but he passed away before he could finish. This old man, who had never achieved his goals and was trapped in jealousy and resentment, died in despair.

Looking at his father, whose eyes were closed forever, Ivan let out an angry howl.

At the same time, he secretly resolved to make the Stark family pay back the blood debt they had incurred over the decades!

The Ark Reactor—he wants to reclaim the property and honor that belong to his father!

After Anton Vanko was ousted from Stark Industries, he returned to the Soviet Union dejectedly with his completed blueprints.

These documents contain data on a complete replication of the Arc Reactor, but due to the Soviet Union's dislike of Anton Vanko, he had no intention of contributing this technology to the government.

Ivan Vanko's weathered face was filled with anger and determination. He was determined to fulfill his father's last wish, and even surpass his father's technology, to create a miniature Arc Reactor exactly like the one in Tony Stark's chest!

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Two years later, at 15,000 feet above Flushing, New York, on a large military transport plane.

Tony Stark, dressed in his newly developed Mark 5 Iron Man suit, stood in the rear cockpit of the aircraft, looking quite flamboyant.

At this moment, the rear cargo door slowly opened, revealing the brightly lit city and night sky below. Pepper Potts, secured by a safety rope, stood next to the rear cargo area of ​​the transport plane, holding an MK5 helmet in her hands.

"Tony, are you sure you want to do this? It's dangerous, the wind pressure will make it hard for you to breathe!" Pepper, her eyes stinging from the strong wind, pleaded with him.

At the opening ceremony of the Stark Industrial Exposition in Flushing, New York, Tony actually wanted her to throw that damn helmet down, which infuriated Pepper.

She both loved and hated her adventurous and quirky boyfriend!

“Of course, that must be really cool, right?” Tony replied excitedly with a smile.

[Wind speed 30, altitude 15000 feet, airway cleared, clearance to land in designated area.] At this moment, the pilot's announcement came over the loudspeaker on the transport plane.

"Pepper, hurry, throw it down! I'm going to give everyone a unique entrance!" Tony urged, then maneuvered his armor closer to the edge of the plane's rear door.

"I'm really defeated by you!" Pepper sighed helplessly, picked up the helmet of the Iron Man suit, kissed it, and then threw it out of the plane with force.

Tony seized the opportunity, jumped down, shut off the power source, and plummeted straight down!

He then quickly caught up with the helmet and put it on his head!

The Iron Man suit is extremely agile, and its speed is astonishing, thanks to the thrusters and the pull of gravity!

They quickly passed through the clouds and amidst a multitude of dazzling fireworks.

Finally, just before landing, the power source of the battle armor was activated, and it landed steadily in the center of the stage of the expo opening ceremony with a cool punch to the ground!

The entire audience erupted in cheers as Tony once again demonstrated his skill in disassembling and assembling the armor on the mechanical platform, a process that was highly efficient and swift.

When he appeared under the spotlight in an expensive suit, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again!

The entire arena was chanting Tony's name continuously. He had transformed from a playboy billionaire into the well-known Iron Man.

"God, it's so good to be back. Did you all miss me?" Tony waved to the audience and asked humorously.

On the military aircraft, Pepper watched the live broadcast of the expo on the screen and Tony's high-profile performance. A slight smile appeared on her face, but it was quickly replaced by a touch of melancholy.

Over the past two years, Tony has gradually handed over full management of Stark Industries to her, while he stays at home tinkering with armor.

Occasionally, he would go out for a few days and disappear without a trace, but he would return quickly. His expression was no longer relaxed as before, and his eyes always radiated deep anxiety and fatigue.

Pepper sensed something was wrong and wanted to have a serious talk with Tony, but he always brushed her off with excuses.

Looking back now, it seems that Tony only started to change after Lu Yunmeng suddenly left.

Two years ago, Supergirl completely disappeared from the public eye, and crime in the city surged. Many people called out Supergirl's name, but unfortunately, they received no response.

Lieutenant Colonel Peppertorod used military satellites in an attempt to locate Lu Yunmeng, but made no progress.

Stark's industrial satellites, Jarvis's intelligent search, military-grade surveillance satellites, and Air Force radar—all were used, but not a trace could be found.

Even today, there are still many posts and videos online expressing the hope for Supergirl's return.

Of course, there are also many conspiracy theorists who sarcastically suggest that the military captured Supergirl for human research.

These rumors spread like wildfire, and government departments such as the CIA, FBI, and S.H.I.E.L.D. all came forward to clarify, but to no avail.

Even the Chinese government's Shenmao Bureau has publicly raised questions, hoping to get a response from the US: Where exactly did Supergirl go?

Many other countries are also paying close attention to the disappearance of Supergirl and are waiting for the results.

In the past two years, frictions have occurred from time to time between the West and the East, mainly in the political and diplomatic spheres.

Fortunately, the appearance of Iron Man deterred the restless forces and prevented these conflicts from escalating to the military level.

In a sense, Tony made a significant contribution to the easing of tensions between East and West.

This is why he often patrols around wearing Iron Man armor.

The surge in crime caused by Supergirl's disappearance was once again forcefully suppressed by Iron Man.

While it may not be as good a neighbor as Iron Man, the MK5 armor uses state-of-the-art technology, employing a third-generation palladium arc reactor that allows for faster energy circulation and stronger output. It also features a streamlined design.

This allows the Iron Man suit to reach speeds of Mach 5, enabling it to quickly reach the scene of a crime in the city.

In addition to standard arc pulse palm cannons, chest cluster energy cannons, micro armor-piercing missiles, micro incendiary bombs, and mini shoulder cannons, the MK5 also features micro laser beams for the eyes.

This weapon is of average power, taking a long time to penetrate steel plates, but it has no problem dealing with ordinary criminals. It was completely inspired by Lu Yunmeng's laser eyes.

The armor is equipped with external thrusters on its back, which allows it to fly faster, and two controllable micro-drones can be released from the sides of its waist, which can independently carry out reconnaissance and combat missions.

Signal connectors are installed on the legs and elbows. After electronic system operation or manual touch, four 2-centimeter-thick alloy plates will pop out from the grooves and can be combined to form a simple shield.

Protect vital areas from fatal damage if the outer armor is damaged.

Tony is ruthless when it comes to crime. Although he doesn't kill, it's common for him to break a few bones with his shockwave beam.