Chapter 25: Even pigs can go into the universe these days?
After a while, the last relatively intact garage in Iron Man's villa was temporarily used as a laboratory.
"...This is a special viral agent, we named it the terminal virus. It is a biochemical viral agent that deciphers and rearranges the genetic operating system of the organism. Through it, it can invade the human brain and control the self-healing function region, and recoding it from the genetic level, just like upgrading a computer system, can be used to activate necrotic tissue, prevent and treat diseases, and even regenerate amputated limbs...
Of course, the regeneration of severed limbs is only the most basic effect. It will also improve people's various abilities, making them powerful and agile. In addition, people who use it to modify their genes will also gain some superpowers, such as heating their bodies to temperatures of thousands of degrees Celsius, being able to melt steel with their bare hands, and even spitting out flames... The disadvantage is that this drug is not very stable. The user is in danger of self-explosion. ”
Female botanist Maya. While Hansen was talking eloquently, he picked up the silver flat triangular metal block that Iron Man Tony got from the scene of the recent bombing, opened the shell, diluted the virus agent inside with water, and sucked in the injection syringes. inside.
At the same time, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents led by Black Widow Natasha had already collected at an alarming rate the stray dogs that filled the back of a pickup truck from nearby. At a rough count, there were at least a dozen of them. There are so many of them, and every dog is handicapped with missing arms and legs.
"...Okay, now is the time to witness the miracle! Mr. Stark!"
Maya. Hansen skillfully grabbed a disabled stray dog with a broken left front leg, stuffed it into a small sturdy alloy steel cage next to it, and then injected it with a shot of the Extremis virus. Next, in full view of everyone, the wound of the disabled dog with a broken leg glowed with a burst of bright red light. Then, the broken limb began to grow and extend. In just a few minutes, a new limb grew. New dog legs!
"...Oh! Although I don't want to admit it, I was still surprised! This is really incredible!" Tony said in shock.
And Maya. As if to show off, Hansen grabbed another disabled dog, stuffed it into another small iron cage, and injected it with the same terminal virus, causing the same changes that could be discerned with the naked eye. But at the next moment, the poor dog suddenly glowed with a fiery red light, and an astonishing heat wave spurted out, turning the iron cage containing it red. The female botanist was also frightened and quickly backed away. .
"...Oops, the second one failed! Everyone, stay away! This dog is about to explode!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the dog became as bright as an incandescent light bulb, and its entire body seemed to have turned into lava. The iron cage was so hot that it collapsed like noodles... Finally, with the sound of "boom" There was an explosion, and blood and flesh flew everywhere, and it was reduced to nothing.
"...This is...The Mandarin?!" Tony looked at the explosion marks left on the ground and suddenly exclaimed: "...Damn, so this is the truth behind those terrorist attacks and bombings! No wonder the 'Mandarin' There were no traces of shrapnel or explosives in any of the bombings. It turned out that there were no explosives at all, but only human bombs that exploded to pieces! This is not a metaphor, but a real human bomb!”
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"...In fact, there were no terrorist attacks or bombings at all, only a series of failures and experimental accidents of the Extremis virus."
At this moment, Aldridge. Killian was also escorted over by Black Widow Natasha, and explained calmly, "...The process of using the Extremis virus is divided into three stages. The first stage is that you have to withstand the modification of the human body by the virus. If you die during the first injection, there will naturally be nothing to do in the future; the second stage is an unstable period. Users in this stage may seem to have succeeded, but in fact they have only achieved temporary stability. They need to regularly inject a variety of drugs, including the Extremis virus, to completely transform their bodies, otherwise they may still lose control and self-destruct; and the last stage is Like me, we can already freely control the power provided by the Extremis virus.”
"...Unfortunately, the only person who has successfully entered the third stage and controlled the power of the Extremis virus is Aldridge. Killian himself. Just like the super soldier serum during World War II, only one Captain America was created. Same.”
Female botanist Maya. Hansen looked back at him and added to Iron Man Tony, "...and what is even more regrettable is that for a long time before this, we all mistakenly believed that as long as we could enter the second stage, the desperate situation would be over. Human trials of the virus are considered successful. ”
"...So, your AIM company injected this immature terminal virus medicine into many disabled soldiers who were eager to regenerate their limbs, allowing them to regain their hands and feet, but it also turned them into Then, they exploded one by one on the way home, turning into bright fireworks like the dog just now, and killed many innocent people. Passers-by! ”
Smart Tony immediately deduced the rest of the matter, "...But even so, you are still unwilling to take responsibility?"
"...Tony, I didn't mean it! But I'm not omnipotent! This is the price that must be paid for scientific research! It's like the invention of DDT (DDT), a drug that was once widely used, but was found to be too toxic. Professor Miller, a pesticide that can seriously damage the entire biosphere), never thought that his invention would create a 'Silent Spring'..." Female botanist Maya. Hansen explained quickly.
"...Don't talk like a perfect moralist. Not to mention that your father once used black people to test new drugs to treat syphilis, and it was never completely successful. The Jericho missile you invented also killed people in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. How many people died?" Aldridge. Killian sneered at Tony's accusation, "...Science always requires sacrifices! Didn't you see that I used myself as a test subject for the terminal virus?"
Iron Man Tony found himself speechless for a moment, "...Well, it seems that I should admire your spirit of sacrifice, great scientist Killian! But what about the 'Mandarin' and his terrorist organization? Something?”
"...It's all false. There is no 'Mandarin' and his terrorist organization in this world. They are just a performing arts troupe concocted on the TV screen to conceal the truth of these self-destruction incidents from the public. And Or the advice provided by the military and S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Aldridge. Killian said nonchalantly, "...the 'Mandarin' who appeared on TV was just a has-been stage actor who smoked marijuana. Because he looked very fierce and looked like a terrorist, he was chosen by our talent scouts. Recruited. And all his subordinates, bases and crimes also only exist. In a studio in Miami. As for the purpose of concocting this fake terrorist organization, in addition to covering up the human experiment accidents of these desperate viruses, the military probably also deceived the guys on Capitol Hill and sent many batches to the Middle East battlefield. Some funding plans..."
Iron Man Tony was speechless again - such a shocking truth... is really unexciting!
It's like you were just doing chivalry and saving beauties on the street. Just when you thought you were very cool, suddenly a director and a photographer came out and claimed with a smile that the beauties and villains just now were actually actors, and you were just an actor. Just participated in a reality show...
"...So, my former personal bodyguard, Hubby, tracked your subordinates with someone carrying the Extremis virus in Manhattan, New York..."
"...Those are human trial volunteers who have not had any accidents. While blocking information from the public, AIM has also been sending people to find those who thought they had grown limbs and were happily recovering and going home. In fact, But it was the poor disabled soldiers who turned into human bombs who sent them the next stage of injection drugs to stabilize the virus in their bodies, and persuaded them to return to the laboratory... Who would have thought that your bodyguard who thought he was smart got involved! "Aldridge. Killian sighed and said, "...not only did he kill the poor disabled soldier, he was so stimulated that he turned into a bomb, killing and injuring so many innocent people in New York, and almost destroyed the military's Information blocking plan! You actually have the nerve to ask me about this! I almost jumped up when I saw your speech on TV! Who is the real murderer like you? Shameless person! ”
Looking at Aldridge who spoke plausibly to himself and even bit back. Killian, and the SHIELD agents around him who expressed their acquiescence, Iron Man Tony suddenly felt that all the strength in his body had disappeared without a trace... but the burning villa behind him still made him angry again.
"...Your sophistry did make me a little confused for a while, but you just led people to demolish my house. There is no valid reason, right?"
Tony turned around, pointed at the villa still filled with black smoke, and roared to Killian, "...What else do you have to say about this?"
"...Of course! First of all, I'm giving you a warning for the last bombing, so that you don't get involved in this matter again! Secondly..."
Aldridge. Killian's voice suddenly rose an octave, causing Tony to take a step back, "...Last time in Switzerland, you almost ruined my hopes! And now, you're trying to steal my woman again!" ! How can I bear this humiliation? ”
"...Who is your woman? How old is it now! How can it be that they are boyfriend and girlfriend after sleeping together a few times?"
In this regard, not only Tony was shocked to the point of embarrassment, but also the female botanist Maya who was involved. Hansen couldn't help but jump up when he heard this, "...and, Aldridge, I just want to ask Tony, a genius in all aspects, to help me improve the research on the Extremis virus! I was also in his department before. With one help, I was able to put Extremis Virus into clinical practice! This has been my hard work for more than ten years!”
"...I won't listen! It's obvious that you abandoned me and want to fall into his arms again...you wanton bitch!!"
"...I didn't expect it! Aldridge! You are such a narrow-minded guy. I was really blind to fall in love with you!"
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Seeing the embarrassing and low-IQ bickering between a man and a woman in front of him, all the SHIELD agents around him couldn't help covering their mouths and snickering, while Iron Man Tony once again felt a deep depression and powerlessness. There is some kind of weird malice that seems to come from the depths of the universe.
In short, he was extremely disappointed to find that in the current scene, he seemed not to be a strong and brave man who defeated the devil with luck, resourcefulness and courage, but to be burned by the jealousy of a jealous man in some third-rate romantic drama. A depressed passerby... After an awkward silence for a moment, Tony spoke again angrily, "... But no matter what, you have gone too far, and I will make you pay for it!"
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"...Yes, Tony, I will indeed pay a certain price for this impulse, but I don't regret it. Being able to slap you hard in the face has been my dream for a long time." Aldrie strange. Killian's face once again filled with a bright smile that made Tony want to punch him, "...and I won't fall down like this. As for why...you should understand!" < br>
clear! Of course I understand!
Iron Man Tony felt that he probably rolled his eyes more times today than in the past year. Indeed, as Aldridge. As Killian said just now, he can't bring him and his AIM company down at all. The SHIELD agents around him will even protect him.
Because, for this desperate virus project of AIM Company, both the government, the military and SHIELD have obviously invested massive resources in the early stage to support it, just like they originally supported Stark Industries. Indeed, Aldridge. Kilian's unauthorized use of force in the United States and his recruitment of human experiment volunteers to form a private army have violated certain unspoken rules to a certain extent, and he will inevitably receive a certain degree of punishment and lessons afterwards. But on the other hand, his actions have not yet touched the bottom line in the true sense. Those in power can use judicial transactions and other methods to protect themselves, and they will also take advantage of the opportunity to make AIM easier to control.
As long as SHIELD and the military haven't given up on the project, as long as Aldridge. Killian and his AIM company still have the technology related to the Extremis virus, so SHIELD will not let it collapse easily, lest the previous huge investment be wasted. The current research process on the Extremis virus is obviously about to reap results. Without a strong excuse, how could SHIELD let Tony do whatever he wanted?
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So, Iron Man Tony. Can Stark insist on taking revenge and ignore the pressure from the military and SHIELD?
Well, in theory it is possible.
Just like when he escaped from the lair of terrorists in Afghanistan, he ignored the will of S.H.I.E.L.D., the military, and the government and insisted on closing the arms R&D and production and sales departments of Stark Enterprises. And the final result was that he won.
But such a seemingly joyful victory does not come without a price. With the closure of the Stark Group's arms department, the Stark Group's past outstanding influence and favorability in the military have been directly reduced to zero, and a large number of personal connections accumulated over decades have also been destroyed by the wayward Tony. All clean. It was only thanks to the intangible legacy left by his father, Stark Sr., and the protection of S.H.I.E.L.D. that the company survived that difficult period.
Even so, in the plot of "Iron Man 2", Stark Enterprises, which was in the transformation stage, also encountered great difficulties in funding and market sales. Thanks to Tony's inventive ability, which is unparalleled in the world, I can change it. After seeing numerous golden brands of loans and investments, they were not competed for. The rival was completely defeated - but it also forced him to conceal his palladium poisoning condition during that period. Otherwise, once the news leaked, and after learning that Tony's death was approaching, the confidence of the entire market would inevitably be lost instantly, and Star Gram's company is also likely to go bankrupt before he dies.
And now, the situation is still the same. He, the Iron Man, seems to have unlimited glory and willful behavior, but in fact he is still subject to many constraints. Indeed, SHIELD values Tony very much. Stark's inventive talent, as well as the technology accumulation of Stark Enterprises. But this does not mean that Tony can really do whatever he wants with this capital. At this point, even arrogant and proud like Tony. Stark also admitted it in his heart.
At some point, he could really dump Nick. Fury's dark, bald face showed off his own personality, but only on matters that were inconsequential and had no critical conflicts of interest. After all, no matter Nick. How Fury values Tony. Stark, when a fierce conflict of interest broke out between the organization and Tony, Nick. The only thing Fury can do is to compete for Tony and stand in Tony's camp to add chips.
——The current director of SHIELD is Nick. Fury is right, but that doesn't mean SHIELD belongs to Nick. Fury. He is just the current CEO of this huge organization. There are many enemies and competitors inside and outside the organization. There is also a World Security Council above him.
Well, of course, in the Marvel world where personal heroism is paramount, these powers and political forces are not as big as they seem. After all, it is said that "every man's anger will bleed three feet." If Tony becomes angry, he will use his The Iron Man suit directly killed Aldridge. Killian, then it is estimated that Black Widow Natasha and her men will not seriously stop them, but apart from venting their anger, what is the point of doing so?
The desperate virus that can turn the human body into a bomb will continue to be developed by the military and even lead to more bombings. Tony can't stop such a thing at all, but instead he is charged with the crime of a murderer. The handle that is in the hands of S.H.I.E.L.D. And as long as SHIELD has a shady handle, you will never be able to escape the control of this organization in your life - the current SHIELD Director Nick. Fury is indeed very polite to Tony, but who knows what attitude the next SHIELD director will have towards him? Will he be exploited and manipulated like a slave?
Therefore, under the influence of reason, although his heart was full of depression and dissatisfaction, Tony had no choice but to hold his nose and accept the reality.
It wasn't that he couldn't kill the bastard who blew up his house, or that he didn't have the courage to do it, but it just felt like it wasn't worth it.
If he had regarded this guy as his mortal enemy before, then the feeling this guy gave Tony now has been reduced to a pile of stinky dog shit. He simply lost all the anger of hatred and only left Extremely disgusting disgust, and a disgust that is avoided at all costs.
To make matters worse, after a while, Maya, a female botanist, was all focused on the terminal virus. Hansen just managed to get rid of the "infatuated man" Aldridge. Killian's entanglement once again shamelessly entangled Iron Man Tony, hoping that he, the "all-knowing and all-powerful super genius", could help him research the terminal virus, "...Tony, please! There is only one person in the world Your inspiration and creativity can help me! Moreover, if the Extremis virus can be successfully researched, it will be good for you, right?”
"...Is it also good for me? What good?" Iron Man Tony rolled his eyes and asked impatiently,
"... He can bring you a new future, making your body stronger, more powerful than Captain America, and no longer just an ordinary person under the armor! Even if you lose the armor , you can also fight like other superheroes! By the way, the perfect version of the Extremis virus should also be able to heal the trauma on your heart, so that you no longer have to worry about the metal block embedded in your chest..."
"...Uh... I have to admit, Ms. Hansen, the prospect you described is indeed somewhat tempting, but I'm in a very confused mood now because Pepper is missing! So I really don't have time to care about the terminal virus, so I'd better wait until this Let’s talk about it after all the chaos is over...”
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At the same time, Wang Qiu received an astonishing number of reward points from the [Book of Time Travel] due to the current subversive plot changes.
——[Revealing the secret of the Extremis virus and the truth about the ‘Mandarin’ in advance, automatically freezing Aldridge. Killian plans a follow-up coup with his allies, and lets Aldridge. Killian survived, completely subverting the plot of "Iron Man 3", and received 35,000 reward points! 】
"...Such a speed of scoring points...it's really amazing!" Miss Ma Tong smacked her lips and commented, "...Now it has exceeded 50,000 points, which can send a survivor back. If it happens again, Our rescue mission in the Marvel world is probably over, right?”
"...I hope that the speed of increasing the points will not be too fast. After all, the palladium metal ark reactor technology we need is not yet available."
Levi said, "...Also, aren't you interested in what Maya, Miss Hansen, has in her hands?"
"...Extremis virus? Who dares to ask for such an unreliable cheating thing? I have no interest in becoming a human bomb!"
Wang Qiu shook his head at this, "...If it is to replant a severed limb, the black-tech medical props in Doraemon's world are obviously safer and more reliable. If it is to create super soldiers, you can't use this kind of careless We are not those religious lunatics in the Middle East who like to voluntarily sign up for any human bombs and enjoy seventy-two virgins in the sky with the sound of explosions!”
"...Indeed, the Extremis Virus is really useless. Of course, if you can catch it easily, then you might as well make a profit. But if there is no suitable opportunity, then don't take it too seriously - the key now is The mission is the Ark Reactor!”
Political Commissar Guo finally made the final decision, "...So we have to get Little Pepper back first, otherwise Tony will lose his girlfriend. Stark, it would be nice if we don't catch us to settle the score. How can they help us? By the way, Have you contacted the [Space Lifeboat]?”
"...Not yet. However, according to the settings of [Adventure Tea], no matter how many adventures and tribulations the user has experienced, they should be able to return to the starting point safely after the effective time has passed!" Wang Qiushong Shrugging, "...actually we just have to wait."
"...This won't work! Even if it's just a pretense, we have to actively participate in the search and rescue, otherwise what will Tony think?" Levi shook his head.
"...Okay! I'll try again! In fact, this job should be left to NASA and SHIELD, well, maybe the Hubble Space Telescope."
Wang Qiu sighed and continued to play with the radio, "...I hope she didn't fly all the way to Thor's Asgard country in the [Cosmic Lifeboat], or to a more distant place like Xandar, and then enter the "Galaxy" The plot stage of "Guardians of the Galaxy" is really too dangerous. With our little money, we really can't afford a space fleet battle! Huh?"
He suddenly shouted excitedly, which immediately attracted everyone to come and watch.
At this time, Iron Man Tony was standing far away and was attacked by Maya, a female botanist who refused to let him go. Hansen was so entangled that he didn't notice it at the first time. However, Black Widow Natasha noticed the noise here and came over first, squeezing unceremoniously in front of the screen of the radio communication station and asked, "...how are you doing? Have you contacted your spaceship? How is Miss Potts doing? ”
"...It's not clear yet. We are currently having a video conversation with China Unicom...just wait a little longer."
Then, a... cute little pink pig appeared on the screen, with a cute bow and heart tattoo on his forehead.
As for the background behind this little pig, there are various gleaming instruments in the spaceship cabin, as well as the vast and boundless scenery of the universe outside the porthole window.
Seeing such a scene, the corners of Black Widow Natasha's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly, and then she muttered into the microphone unintentionally, "...Tsk, tsk, this world is so strange - could it be that nowadays, it's already... Can even pigs go into space? ”
So, on the other end of the video communication, Miss Potts, who turned into a sow because of eating [Transformed Animal Biscuits], suddenly became gorgeously angry:
"...Poof! Damn it! Damn Natasha! Who did you call a pig just now? Poof!!" - Well, anyway, except for turning into a sow, Ms. Pepper is doing well now. It's really It's gratifying, it's gratifying...