Transforming American comics starts with a leap of faith

Chapter 20 Tony's Amazing Journey

Las Vegas is probably the dreamiest place in America.

About 100 years ago, it was just an inconspicuous small village in the desolate desert of Nevada, but today it has become one of the most entertaining big cities on the entire planet.

Its rise seems to reflect the rise of the entire America.

And the most fascinating thing here is nothing more than the many casinos.

Tony played it all over and over again, but unexpectedly missed the summit award ceremony.

This will embarrass a lot of people, but it's not a big deal, and it's not the first time something like this has happened.

The only person who was a little bit troublesome was James Rhodes, who was chattering around him. As an award presenter, his absence made him very embarrassed.

This old black is Colonel Amerika, who has been serving as his liaison with the Ministry of National Defense. From that face, you can see the deep... exhaustion and sense of crisis.

This is Tony's few friends, and he thinks he should find a chance to let the old black relax.

After making an appointment to set off together tomorrow, Tony and James Rhodes parted ways.

Before Rhodes left, he repeatedly emphasized not to be late, aha, I can only do my best.

Before driving to Los Angeles, Tony accepted an interview from a female reporter from Vanity Fair...

Can't remember what it was called, but Happy said she was on point.

The female reporter was very aggressive, and Tony knew that some people called him the "merchant of death" or "the warmonger" behind his back.But Tony has no sense of guilt, and he firmly believes that everything he does is promoting the establishment of peace.

There is always a cycle of war and peace. After one war ends, there is only a short peace until the next war begins.

What Tony thinks he should do is to let the war end quickly and delay the next war.

What Happy said was right, this female reporter was indeed on time.

After an intoxicating night, Tony walked into the laboratory at home to continue his own research. After thinking about yesterday's design ideas, he has gradually matured. After two more days like this, the experimental version of the new weapon can be put into production.

It should go a little faster if that slate is handy.

Ah, another pepper.

This woman always interrupts her train of thought at critical moments.

But... she is so pretty, and she always takes care of herself with all her heart, without any complaints.

Forget it, forgive her.

Pepper said that he was already an hour and a half late, and James Rhodes should have been waiting anxiously!

For poor Blackie, Tony decided to drive a little faster.

When they arrived at the airport, Rhodes was really furious, but after a few glasses of sake, they began to complain to each other.

James Rhodes is really under a lot of pressure, and he worries about being replaced every day.

He should be more confident.

In the intoxicating wine and sultry dance, the private plane crossed half the world and finally landed in Afghanistan.

Tony is here today to make a weapons display for the senior officials of the Ministry of Defense, and to put an end to this big business of [-] million US dollars.

At an American military base in Afghanistan,

"Which is better, to be respected or to be feared? I say, can't both be done at the same time?"

"Please allow me to introduce the weapon born for this, the top product of the 'Freedom' series, its missile system is loaded with our self-developed rapid counterattack technology."

"They say the best weapons are the ones you'll never use, but I disagree, I think the best weapons only need to be fired once."

"I promise, find an excuse to fire one of these missiles, and the bad guys will be hiding in caves forever."

"Showing you, Jericho Missile!"

This weird torrential rain of split missiles generally covered the uninhabited mountainous area. The strong wind from the explosion blew off the hats of the officers and made Tony stagger.

Adhering to the idea that a real man never looks back at the explosion, Tony will drive to the airport after toasting the officers.

James Rhodes seemed to be about to say something.

Tony: "Here's my happy jeep, your lost jeep is over there."

Rhodes had no choice but to say: "You did a good job, Tony."

Then left.

Tony wondered if the result would have been different if he had left with Rhodes.

But that's only an "if".

The convoy was actually attacked, and Tony really couldn't figure out who would have the guts to attack the American military convoy so blatantly.

But this is how it actually happened.

Tony even saw the terrorists' weapon, Stark Industries' latest Jericho missile!

"It's ridiculous, I'm going to die on the weapons I sell." Tony thought so.

No wonder the firepower of the terrorists is so powerful, the weapons they designed themselves are really powerful.

Looking at the blood oozing from his chest, Tony knew he was doomed.

He knew too well about Jericho missiles. The tiny shrapnel from this terrifying weapon would enter the human body's circulatory system, and then flow into the heart along the rushing blood, where they would deposit and overwhelm the sea, eventually causing the heart to rupture and death without ten. born.

Is my life about to end in such a dramatic way?

I feel a little unwilling!
Death Merchant?Warmongers?
Did I really do something wrong? Why do terrorists have weapons of their own design?

He has too many questions and puzzles.

In a daze, Tony felt that people were coming and going, and the light and shadow were scattered, and it didn't know how long it had been.

His consciousness sank to the edge of death, where there was an endless darkness.

Suddenly, he heard a loud and distant voice.

It was a overlapping sound, with old people, children, men, and women, it was so complicated, but in the end, it became a tone that Tony was all too familiar with.

It was his own voice.

What is this voice saying?Tony struggled to tell.

"There are countless individuals in countless universes, but you are still one of the human beings I admire the most."

"This boring story should be made more exciting."

"I've decided to give you a present, Tony Stark."

Tony was stunned, he saw the huge figure clearly, it was unbelievable.The entire universe was like a cloud of dust in front of him.

However, this magnificent scene quickly disappeared, and Tony found a... panel in front of him?
what is this?
Tony couldn't help thinking that.

However, the panel typed his thoughts on a dialogue window.

Jess [Future Guardian]: What is this?
Jess [Future Guardian]: What the hell?

Simon [Sniper]: Wow, here comes a newcomer, @Kratos [Spartan Soul]!
Simon [Sniper]: @杰斯【Future Guardian】Newcomers report their name, age, gender and occupation, and women also report their measurements.

Tony calmly restrained his thoughts, and quickly learned how to operate the dialog box. As long as he focused, his thoughts would not be randomly grabbed.

Jess [Future Guardian]: What is this?
Simon [Sniper]: Has anyone ever taught you that when facing seniors' questions, don't use questions to answer questions. You must look cute when you are new!
Tony: "..."

Although it feels very subtle, considering his unknown situation, Tony thinks it's better to be honest.

Jess [Future Guardian]: My name is Tony Stark, 39 years old, male, probably the president and chief weapon designer of Stark Industries by profession.

Simon [Sniper]: Huh, Tony Stark?So is this a text message from hell?
Simon [Sniper]: How's the scenery over there?Is it as grand as Dante depicted?
Simon [Sniper]: Or did you go to heaven?Probably not!

!!!

Tony: Am I dead?

(End of this chapter)