Tony Stark was at the press conference, preparing to answer questions from reporters.
He is no stranger to this environment. A few days ago, he announced the closure of the Stark Group's weapons research and development department.
The impact of the battle between the two metal men this time was not small at all, at least a lot of photos were taken of them along the way.
You can see on the Internet how they flew all the way out of Stark Tower, accompanied by a huge noise. There is no way to hide this kind of thing.
"Mr. Stark, I heard that Director Obadiah had to stay behind the scenes due to health reasons. Is that true?"
A reporter asked impatiently when Tony had just stood up. It was obvious that his behavior was not polite.
But fortunately, Tony didn't directly kick him out. Even if he was kicked out of the venue by Tony, it was considered a gain.
The title "Tony Stark expels reporters from the venue" can also bring a lot of attention, and he, as the person involved, can even make a fortune from it.
"No comment!"
Tony spread his hands and responded to the reporter's questions with a bad attitude.
He likes the feeling of being surrounded, because it makes him feel like he is the center of the world, but this does not mean that Tony likes to be chased by these hyenas pursuing "news".
And what he doesn't like even more is being taken advantage of.
"Tony, the speech I prepared for you is in the card in your hand. You just have to say it according to what is written on it."
Rhodes, standing behind Tony, whispered.
SHIELD has already arranged this. After the previous Hydra incident, the relationship between the military and SHIELD has become much closer, so this matter was left in Rhode's hands.
This is also because they want to get the metal suit. After all, it is not a wise move to fight Tony.
It might be a good idea to play the emotional card.
"Mr. Stark, are those metal men a new work of the Stark Group? And does this approach violate what you said about stopping weapons research and development?"
This reporter who interrupted is much smarter than the last one. At least he has learned how to trap the questions.
"Which media are you from?"
Tony glanced at the reporter who was speaking. She was a blond beauty, but she was not interested in her at this level.
"XX Daily, Mr. Stark, do I have the opportunity to do an exclusive interview with you?"
The female reporter combed her hair. This action of playing with her hair is the easiest way to show off her feminine charm.
"I think you will receive the news that you have been fired when you go back. Also! Madam, I don't mean to be mean to you. You must know that everyone can testify that I am a person who has no prejudice against women. At least those cover girls can
testify.
So I don’t want to see news labeled as ‘discrimination’.”
Tony despised the female reporter's coquettish behavior. Compared with the beauties around him, this reporter was not a good choice.
What's more, since he came back from Afghanistan, he has never had anything to do with outside girls.
Tony fiddled with the microphone on the table, tugged on his tie, and looked at the reporter in front:
"I know what everyone wants to know, so there is no need for us to waste time here, right?"
Tony stood in front of the small table at the press conference, looking at the eager reporters below with interest, and spoke a little casually.
Most reporters nodded. What they wanted was not official rhetoric, but big news that could boost newspaper sales.
For example, there was news like "Stark actually bought a newspaper for a woman".
"If I say that everything you see is an illusion, I'm afraid you will laugh at me behind my back. Of course, I won't care if others say bad things about me behind my back, because I have long been used to it."
Tony continued with a smile:
"Of course, I will ask Stark Group's legal department to submit a lawyer's letter afterwards."
Tony focused the audience's attention at the pace he wanted, but his humor received little response.
Of course, the reporters weren't here to hear the official statement, but they weren't here to see Tony's sense of humor either.
"The truth of the matter is..."
Tony glanced at the small piece of paper in his hand. It said something like "Working with the military to develop new weapons. Before, it was just a combat test."
Tony bared his teeth.
This statement really has the style of the military. If it is really said like this, then his metal suit will become the product of cooperation with the military. Those guys are playing tricks with empty gloves.
Tony let out a long breath, and the reporters below were already waiting for the truth.
"I am Iron Man!"
After Tony finished speaking, he threw down the card in his hand and left the press table, then walked outside on his own.
A group of reporters were left making noisy noises, but Tony didn't care about that.
On one side, Rhodes slapped himself on the forehead with one hand, then turned around and followed Tony.
The current situation was somewhat beyond his expectation.
"Tony, that's not what it says on that card."
Rhodes said softly.
"So you are just a colonel, Rod. You still don't understand why your superior is your superior."
Tony said casually, and then grabbed Rhodes' neck.
"Okay, let's go have a party. I remember I promised you this."
"That's really good news."
Rhodes rolled his eyes, and the two of them left the press conference chatting and laughing.
"Mr. Stark, we want to know the identities of the woman who can fly and the man who flew into the sky with another metal man!"
The reporter shouted loudly in Tony's direction, but received no response.
Someone took a photo of Jessica and Luke at that time, but it was too far away, so no one saw their specific appearance.
Although these reporters had various means to investigate the information they wanted to obtain, all investigations were forcibly terminated due to interference from SHIELD.
Superpowers are usually something you can only read about in some unpopular tabloids, but this time someone confirmed the existence of superpowers.
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"Captain, isn't it too early for us to go to London now?"
Rumlow sat on the plane and said to Steve, who was sitting directly opposite.
He did not take out the giant hammer with both hands, but just sat loosely in his seat. It seemed that he had become a lot more relaxed after leaving SHIELD.
"I just need some time in advance to familiarize myself with the environment. After all, we may have to fight this time."
Steve wiped the shield in his hand and responded casually.
However, this time it is basically certain that a battle will occur, and it is necessary to be familiar with the battlefield.
Originally, the group of them was supposed to start taking action tomorrow, but things always change.
"What kind of enemy can you fight that makes you take this seriously? Even if you don't hesitate to call us over in advance?"
Luke was sitting upright in his seat. This position was not comfortable, but Luke didn't complain at all.
Because Jessica was falling asleep on his shoulder, Luke would carefully adjust his sitting posture from time to time, hoping to allow Jessica to rest more comfortably.
After all, the two of them had spent a lot of energy the day before, but their relationship had indeed taken a step forward.
"Hydra, and those vampire soldiers. The soldiers wearing the uniforms of the Third Reich are obviously a large organization."
Steve thought of the guys he saw at that time, and his expressions didn't look good.
He really didn't want to go through a fight with the car door as a shield again, and those guys were obviously elite troops, not gangsters in military uniforms.
The layered attacks and non-stop fire suppression gave Steve a headache.
He was very aware of the fighting prowess of the werewolf and the mummy. At least before he fell asleep, they were his closest comrades.
Together they destroyed an unknown number of Hydra strongholds.
But even beings like werewolves and mummies would be killed by those vampire soldiers. Steve couldn't be too optimistic about this.
"Although I don't know what you met Steve, those guys may be more powerful than you think. At least the vampire I saw can crush me in a head-on battle."
To be continued...