Hex Technology Tycoon of American Comics

"This is a great invention. I want to know how you discovered these crystals?"

After the press conference, Tony came up directly.

Karl shrugged: "You can buy it without reporting to me."

Tony choked for a moment, and then asked tentatively: "How much do you plan to sell this big battery for?"

"Currently, US$40 a piece is a good price."

In fact, the price is not only good, it can be said to be quite cheap!

A Boeing 747 passenger plane flies continuously for one month, which is 720 hours, and consumes about 9000 tons of fuel. Calculated at US$500 per ton, that is US$450 million!

Using Hex artificial crystals, only 4 such large crystals can support an aircraft flight for 720 hours, or even more--

After all, the fuel itself counts as the load, but the crystal only weighs less than 400 grams!

At the same time, the free load can also be used to carry people or cargo. The transportation company will probably smile when seeing this kind of energy...

Not only transportation companies, but also aircraft manufacturers and manufacturers must reconsider the demand changes brought about by this technology and make new technological changes.

But no matter what, with this simple and efficient energy source, manufacturing and production costs will be greatly reduced.

So Tony raised his eyebrows when he heard it: "So cheap? What is your current production capacity?"

"Business secrets." Karl avoided this awkward topic.

If he only produces crystals, Tumlo can now provide him with 8 crystals per week.

To continue to expand production capacity, land is not a problem. The problem is that the production of crystals must be made by cat people with magical affinity.

Considering the population of the cat tribe, they can only produce 30 small Hex artificial crystals per month at most.

But a simple crystal cannot provide any energy. It must be processed by Karl himself before it can be turned into Hex energy that can output energy.

Therefore, industrial upgrading is urgent, and Carl has to think of ways to develop new technologies.

"Trade secrets? I'm afraid there's something hidden?" Tony saw through Carl's little thoughts and continued, "Are you interested in joining Stark Industries? I can help you expand production capacity."

"No, thank you, I refuse." Karl refused Tony's invitation without hesitation.

As for the issue of low production capacity, it is not necessarily a bad thing.

New energy is bound to have an impact on existing energy giants and affect all industries.

For example, the current No. [-] oil company in Eagle Country, Roxon Company, is not a simple company. It can be regarded as one of the bosses in the Marvel world.

Although oil is also used as an industrial raw material, it is still mainly used for energy. Once it is replaced by Hex Crystal, oil prices are bound to fluctuate violently.

And the oil giant Roxon...may be related to the death of a president in history, and targeting Karl is also expected.

The low output means that the methods will be relatively mild. After all, the development of controllable nuclear fusion has not been vigorously suppressed for so many years. Isn't it because of the slow progress?

This way, at least they won't shoot the relevant researchers directly with their guns in hand.

Tony shrugged indifferently, and Carl's rejection was expected: "Okay, how many of these things do you have on hand now? I want them all."

"A total of 20 yuan."

"So it only costs 800 million US dollars in total? It's really cheap. Just wrap them up for me now."

Karl looked at Tony with a half-smile and said, "You think 800 million is too little, do you think others won't think so?

Except for 4 of them, I will provide them to Colonel Rhodes at the original price according to the previous agreement. Someone has contacted me for the rest.

For example, Hammer Industries, Justin Hammer offered 1200 million US dollars to buy 10. In view of their sincerity in bidding, I have signed a contract with them. "

Tony looked at Carl in disbelief: "Hammer Industries? They will use your crystal to boil water! I can't believe you did this!"

"Why not? Hammer Industries is a legal enterprise in Eagle Country, and the entire transaction is legal. Anyone who wants to fight is willing to suffer."

"...Okay, what about the remaining 6 yuan? Don't--don't tell me that someone has pre-ordered it. I will also bid 120 million US dollars for one!"

"Deal." Karl smiled, "When will the $720 million be received?"

Seeing Karl closing the deal so decisively, Tony was stunned for a moment: "Wait a minute, are you lying to me? Hammer Industries really spent 1200 million US dollars?"

"Of course." Karl responded with a sly smile, "But in the future I will also provide them with some additional weapons technology that uses crystals - but you won't be able to use this, right?"

In addition to purchasing the crystal, Hammer Industries also purchased the first batch of experimental Hex weapons from Carl for research.

This is also Karl's compromise to the arms group - although the company is not listed on the market, I can hand over to you the first batch of crystals and weapon production technology standards.

As for whether you can decipher the secrets of Hex Technology, that is your own business.

This time, nearly 2000 million U.S. dollars were recorded in the account, and Carl grinned so much that his mouth reached to his ears.

Moreover, the production cost of Hex Crystal is extremely low. After deducting these almost negligible parts, the profit is almost 100%.

Tony only felt that he had been tricked. He took a big breath and pointed at Karl, but in the end he didn't say anything.

After all, Hex Energy means a lot to him.

So he said, "Well, you win, but I've received word that Congress is going to subpoena me in a few weeks because of what happened that night.

I think you will also be summoned. What are you going to do? "

Karl thought for a while and said: "Speaking of this, our company has another main business."

"More? These crystals alone are enough for you to eat. What else are you going to do?"

"It's about me - it's not a secret that I'm terminally ill, so I have a lot of medical research to my name and I intend to put these technologies into society."

"Understood." Tony nodded, and then asked doubtfully, "What does this have to do with me? What does it have to do with being summoned by Congress?"

"Didn't you say that you don't want to be an irresponsible warmonger, but become the superhero Iron Man?

Regarding the war in Afghanistan, I have some things here that may be of interest to you - it has something to do with your Stark Industries.

It has a lot to do with the ongoing war. "

Carr didn't explain - because the promotion of the war in Afghanistan was obviously related to Obadiah.

Arms dealers need a war to sell their goods, and the congressmen sponsored by Obadiah certainly agree to wage a war.

Of course, a large part of being able to actually start a war is thanks to those heroic terrorists.

Tony just nodded slightly: "Since you said so, I can take a look."

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Carl quickly took Tony to a hospital used to house disabled veterans.

This hospital was originally an asset of the Osborne Group and is now used by Karl to do some scientific research.

Walking down the aisle, Tony felt a little uncomfortable--

Everyone here is looking at him, and that look is not worship, but... more complex emotions.

"who are they?"

"Some of the veterans - you know, it's very difficult to sort out the ones who are physically disabled but mentally normal."

After hearing this, Tony noticed that these patients all had one characteristic: they all had physical disabilities.

Either legs, hands, or both hands and legs are missing. In short, each has its own imperfections.

Their disability has been replaced by a new type of prosthetic limb, and they are now practicing using these prosthetic limbs.

While observing all this, Tony said: "So... you plan to apply your technology to help disabled people. It's a very good idea. How is the progress? Do you need help?"

"No need. In theory, only one crystal is enough for them to use for a lifetime - I plan to promote this technology to the whole society."

"A crystal worth 40 US dollars? Ordinary people can't afford this thing, and the income of disabled people will only be lower - besides, are you sure your production capacity can keep up?"

"Then don't worry about it - actually half a crystal is enough. If you use official subsidies, this is actually feasible."

"What a great idea. Instead of using the fund for people with disabilities to hire people, it's better to give them a normal life... So you're going to recruit me?"

"No." Karl pushed open a door, "What I plan to bring you into the group is another thing - before that, I want to ask you first, if the official organization of Eagle Country commits a crime in an enemy country, how will you deal with it? "

Tony was stunned for a moment and said, "I thought you knew what I did in Gumila."

Karl smiled: "This matter is a bit complicated. What you dealt with in Gumila can be considered terrorists, but now, what you have to face is...

A true 'irresponsible system'. "

Opening the door, there sat in the room the witness who had been hidden in the snow for the past few days, Garner.

On the wall, the incriminating evidence he recorded was played.