infinite hero

It has to be said that although Sid's "talk" has no immediate effect, at least Peter can find Harry, so he won't be a mushroom in the lobby on the first floor of Stark Tower.

Just as S.H.I.E.L.D. is busy cleaning up the mess left by the Chitauri, Sid has more problems than that.However, given that Tony has taken over the restoration of Stark Industries headquarters, he doesn't think it's too late to undo it.

If Pepper had been quite skeptical about Sid's disappearance before, it was gone now - thinking that such things might happen again, he had to inoculate his assistant with some facts.

"What?" Pepper's shock was real, "You said you weren't...?" Because she was so surprised, she even forgot the usual "Mr."

"That's right, I'm not joking." Sid sat behind the table and faced her directly, "If you encounter similar situations in the future, I authorize you to handle company affairs with full authority."

Pepper bit her lip.She couldn't imagine that Sid wasn't a Stark—not an Earthling, exactly—but Sid didn't have to lie to her about it. "So you said it was a vacation..."

"To tell you the truth, I was taken away." Sid spread his hands slightly, "I hope you don't think this is a lame excuse, because any excuse is easier to accept than the truth."

Pepper was silent for a while.Just when Sid felt that the other party was likely to throw a resignation letter in his face, she asked, "You mean, you may encounter worse danger?"

"What's more, it's not clear..." Sid replied, "Inevitability is certain. Besides..." he added, "This kind of inference is based on the fact that someone will always come to the door for trouble."

Pepper was taken aback.In other words, Sid would never do this unless someone else took the initiative to provoke a war? "Okay," she sighed, shrugging her shoulders slightly, "Then I hope this matter will end one day... You know, the CEO of Stark Industries is probably the most unappealing job in the world."

This time it was Sid who was stunned. "Thanks, Pepper," he said finally, with a genuine smile on his face.

After such an agreement was made, when some people wanted to come to see Sid, Pepper was less enthusiastic about them.Because in her eyes, the Fantastic Four also means some kind of trouble; even if the Fantastic Four are now, especially after she has seen the destructive power of the Human Torch.

It's not the first time siblings Susan and Johnny Storm have visited the Stark Industries CEO's office, but it's Dr. Reed Richard's first.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Stark." Reed sank into the top handmade sofa, a little cramped, "I'm sorry I didn't come to visit you until now, because we... well, we have a little problem to deal with. "

"Nothing," Tony waved his hand lazily—he felt that the other party was likely to go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, so as soon as Jarvis told him the news, he immediately decided to participate in this conversation—"by the way Mention, your little problem has already caused a sensation in the world."

Reed could only laugh dryly.They were in Central Europe before to solve a problem caused by a guy covered in silver flowing metal.Even if the New York War did not attract attention, it was indeed well-known.

Sid glanced at Tony, keenly aware that his brother was in a bad mood. "Anyway, long time no see, Dr. Richard." He said gently, "Is there anything going on today?"

"There is no need to talk about the car problem." Tony added immediately.

Susan moved her hand on her knee awkwardly, then secretly gave Johnny a savage look.But when she spoke to Sid, she became hesitant again: "We were always sorry for not being able to apologize in person last time."

"Then? That's what you are doing this time?" Tony crossed his legs and waved his hand in the air at will.Even if Susan really answered in the affirmative, he wouldn't believe it!How could such a trivial matter require three people to do it at the same time?

"That's one," Reed thoughtfully took over, "The second is a reminder." His expression became serious, "It's about Victor Doom."

"Huh?" Even Sid didn't understand this time.Isn't Doom Richard's nemesis?What's the deal with Stark?

"It's actually like this," Reid continued to explain, "We thought he was dead, after all, he had experienced such a fire. But not long ago, Johnny saw him again near an ice field in Northern Europe, and he was with him at the time. The Silver Surfer was together. Doom was very clever, and he slipped away. Later, the Silver Surfer told us that Doom had equipment with him, and he didn't know what the equipment was for."

Sid and Tony looked at each other.The Fantastic Four claim to fame because they successfully stopped Doom's conspiracy. At that time, many people witnessed Doom being charred by electric shocks and flames.Turns out that guy isn't dead yet?

"If I'm not mistaken, that silver guy is from outer space?" Tony said researchingly.

"That's right, he said, he was one of Galactus." Susan said, and hurried to make amends: "But of course, he was coerced!"

Sid did not comment on this fact.Because whether it was coerced or not, this matter has ended with the temporary demise of the forces behind Galactus. "Dom couldn't have brought the instrument for no reason," he mused. "What is he trying to get from the Silver Surfer? Cosmic ray bands, or some kind of signal?"

Reed looked at him appreciatively. "Whatever it is, Doom's ambitions must have grown," he said. "If he hooks up with other alien villains, it will definitely be more troublesome."

Tony understood now why the other party said it was a reminder.Coincidentally, Loki and the Chitauri army are also aliens! "Furry must already know this, right? Then it's enough for you to tell him..."

Speaking of this, Reed's expression became hesitant to speak.

"Wait," Tony thought the expression was tantamount to denial, "you didn't tell him?"

"We're not sure if it's a good idea," Susan said bluntly. "We're concerned that he's reaching out to more people for one purpose."

Sid felt something was wrong. "I want to ask," he lowered his voice slightly, "didn't you also secretly hack into the S.H.I.E.L.D. system?" How does this sound like knowing that Bruce encountered a special cage on the Helicarrier?

It was Reid who answered him with a slightly embarrassed and knowing smile.

"That's awesome," Tony muttered, plopping down on the couch, "You guys did this, and you're here at Stark Tower... Fury's gonna think I'm the one who got it wrong !"

"It's not that bad," Reed tried to explain him. "This matter has just ended, and I don't think they will make a comeback so soon. Taking advantage of this gap, we can prepare first, and even enjoy a good time..."

Susan blushed inexplicably.

Sid looked at this and that, savoring something. "What's going on with you?" he asked, almost sure. "Are you getting married?"

"This is the third thing for today." Johnny, who had been left alone for a long time, finally found a chance to interject, and pulled out an envelope from Susan's bag. "Invitation for you..." After receiving the double-eye attack from Reed and Susan, he still didn't take it seriously: "Everyone can see it! I can't help it for you!"

"Ah, thank you." Sid took the envelope, pulled out the invitation card inside, and checked the time. "I think I should have time."

Reed and Susan breathed a sigh of relief together. "That would be great!"

But Tony's focus was entirely off marriage.He found Johnny a novelty, especially after he'd seen what Johnny looked like when Susan wasn't there.Comparing the two, they are basically two people!Plus Steve, almost three people!

This gaze probably caught Susan's attention. "I'm sorry," she apologized hastily, "Johnny is always like this, we always wanted him to be more stable..."

"No, that's not what I meant." Tony shook his head immediately, "We already have an old popsicle that is so stable that we don't need another one!"

Obviously, this statement can only be approved by Johnny.Because Reed and Susan seem to be choking, they obviously think that Steve is the model of Mr. Nice.

"Well, at least you have a very official reason for visiting today, and Fury may not find out." Sid said, putting away the invitation. "We know what to do."

Reed nodded. "Speaking of this, you guys..." he said while pointing his fingers up, "It doesn't seem like it's going to be restored?"

Restoration of Stark Tower is progressing quickly, and anyone can tell by the tall new columns that they are far ahead of the original.

"A new headquarters," Tony tried to sound nonchalant, but in reality he was very proud, "to facilitate future Avenger operations."

"Sounds great!" Johnny said immediately.It's hard to say whether he found the feeling of sharing the same hatred with Tony from what he said just now, so that he fell to Tony's side.

"If you like, you are welcome to come in the future." Tony promised, obviously his self-esteem was greatly satisfied.

Reed and Susan looked at each other, then nodded.Being able to cooperate is not a bad thing, after all, who knows what kind of enemies they will face in the future?

After a few people chatted, Sid asked Reed and others to be sent downstairs.When he turned back, he saw Tony staring at the pure white invitation card on the table in a daze. "what's on your mind?"

Tony woke up with a start, slightly uncomfortable. "Do you really think Fury won't find out?"

"It's hard to say." Sid shrugged and sat down beside Tony again. "Actually, what I mean is that even if Fury doesn't know this, the disaster that Loki brought is enough for him to be nervous."

Tony nodded thoughtfully. "That said, he must be taking a precautionary strategy right now."

"Without the Cosmic Cube, the prevention is very limited." Sid said, "I think the most dangerous thing on Earth right now is probably..."

Before the word "myself" could be said, Tony cut him off. "No such thing!" he said rudely, "Don't listen to Loki's nonsense!"

Sid stared at Tony calmly, without rebuttal.Because he knew, and Tony also knew, how much of what Loki said was true and how much was false.They are all smart people, they can fool others, but they can never fool their own hearts.

Tony was defeated by this look. "You don't want to leave," he muttered, half-raised his body, and then pressed down with a vicious movement, "I will never allow..."

The following words disappeared into the pressed lips.This triggered the default program, and the electronic butler automatically and spontaneously locked the door and opened the one-way reflective layer of the window.Nobody can bother them this time, can they?