Chapter 12: *BONUS -- Chapter 12: Countdown

Chapter 12: *BONUS --12: Countdown

"JARVIS, how is your system vulnerability scan going?"

Tony went to his underground laboratory and asked.

[Sir, several vulnerabilities have been checked, just like the one that was hacked last night.]

[I'm repairing them, my estimate is that the repair time will take about three days.]

Tony took a sip of his chlorophyll that was on the table and frowned.

Compared to this thing, he still prefers to drink alcohol.

"That's good. I didn't like what happened last night and I'd rather avoid it happening again."

Thinking about what happened last night, Tony was a little scared.

Fortunately, that bald guy who broke into his house had no malicious intentions, but came to invite him to join a group of super friends, or something like that.

He can't remember.

But he still remembers the bald man's identity.

Nick Fury, the director of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, or S.H.I.E.L.D. for short.

He is Phil Coulson's boss.

"Get ready to work, JARVIS"

"I had new inspiration for armor to deal with some emergencies when I woke up this morning."

"I need portable armor that is easy to use and also provides me with good instant combat power."

"This set of battle armor is temporarily positioned as Mark V."

[The database for the Mark V armor has been created. Please provide the data as per your request, sir.]

[It is important to highlight that, with current materials, the pursuit of lightness means that many powerful weapons will be sacrificed.]

Tony's hands were already constantly working the keyboard, designing his new armor.

"I know, JARVIS"

"This set of armor will be designed for emergencies and doesn't need to be very strong."

"At least the next time that pool ball head breaks into my house, I can give him a good beating."

Without his armor, Tony wouldn't naively think he would be the SHIELD Director's opponent.

[Understood Sir.]

JARVIS, as the best butler and artificial intelligence, can do almost anything Tony ordered.

He is also one of Tony's proudest creations.

Sometimes, JARVIS can even talk to Tony as if he were an old friend.

Just like now.

[Sir, you said you wanted to ask Mr. Morgan something? How is it going?]

Tony finished drinking his chlorophyll in one gulp and said with some disappointment.

"I must have been crazy to think he would know anything, he's just a science fiction writer."

Pepper said nonchalantly.

Tony looked at the new element's fruitless experiment, calmed down, and said, "Pepper, how about this?"

"Let's find a restaurant and talk while we eat."

"Can I understand that you are inviting me to dinner?"

Tony scratched his head, embarrassed, "that's what I mean."

Pepper looked at his clothes.

She is a woman.

There is always special attention to detail in this aspect.

Tony wanted to tell Pepper that this is very good and there is no need to change.

"It's still early, I'll go upstairs and change my clothes first."

"Is the room that was left for me still tidy?"

"Sure enough, the clothes inside are all custom made."

When Tony built this house, he set aside a room especially for Pepper.

But Pepper never stayed there.

But even so, Tony will still ask someone to clean it regularly.

"Well, first book the restaurant."

"I'll change my clothes first."

Tony nodded, "No problem, I'll wait for you."

Looking at Pepper's back walking up the stairs, Tony's eyes gradually became a little melancholy.

Then he picked up the test box on the table and pressed it hard with his thumb.

[10%]

"JARVIS, I feel like my life is on a countdown."

[Sir, do not be discouraged. We haven't finished our experiments with elements yet, and perhaps we can find an alternative element in the future.]

"Perhaps."

Tony knows better than anyone what elements existing on Earth can be found.

He just doesn't want to admit it.

"JARVIS, help me find restaurants with higher Michelin ratings."

"The environment should be more beautiful."

"And most importantly, I want to reserve the entire place."

[Understood Sir.]

Tony looked at the clothes on his body, "Maybe I should also change into a suit suitable for a date."

(End of Chapter)

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