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Chapter 263: Chapter 263: No Need to Dwell on the Dead

After throwing a three-day celebration party, Tony passed all the necessary information about the personnel, equipment, and workflow requirements to Miss Sonya. He also transferred 5 billion in funding to ensure there wouldn't be any delays in getting things started due to budget constraints.

Once the production lines were running, Tony knew that even more money would flow in, so he didn't care about the initial expense. Sonya, meanwhile, expanded its operations to six smaller islands, distributing different production stages for space jump technology across them. This division of labor was essential for protecting the core information from being leaked.

After setting everything in motion, Sonya reached out to some of her high-profile clients, letting them know that Tony Stark had successfully developed a space jump technology with performance metrics that matched the best on the market. Doing business with Void Island meant faster delivery times and avoiding the bureaucratic red tape that often slowed down other deals, which made Tony's technology highly sought after.

On the open market, space jump technology typically sold for 30 to 40 million, but Tony was selling them for 20 to 30 million. The military-industrial companies had to pay enormous sums for research and development, keep large teams running, and maintain their exclusivity, which kept prices high. But Tony, with his genius and minimal overhead costs, could easily offer more competitive prices while splitting profits with Harvey.

Tony knew that these early models weren't the most advanced. In a year or two, once he perfected the technology, he planned to offer a higher-performance version at a premium price. However, with the news of impending trouble on Blue Star, Tony realized he didn't have time to fully develop the next iteration just yet.

After overseeing production for about a month and ensuring that the three initial versions of the product worked flawlessly, Tony entrusted operations to Lalatina in early September 2013. He then set off on his journey back to Blue Star, carrying a haul of alien technology, materials, and research books.

Tony hadn't forgotten his next big challenge: improving the propulsion systems. Even though Blue Star didn't offer the best environment for such research, he could still make progress on the theoretical side. Thanks to his self-made space jump technology, the return journey was much shorter—he was back on Blue Star in just twenty-seven days.

Meanwhile, Harvey, after informing Sonya, returned to Blue Star himself to watch the unfolding events.

As soon as Tony arrived back on Blue Star, he reunited with Pepper. After a warm embrace, the two spent hours in each other's arms, catching up and sharing everything that had happened in their time apart. It was during this intimate exchange that Pepper revealed some surprising news.

"Who's Killian?" Tony asked, absentmindedly running his hand along Pepper's smooth skin.

"Aldrich Killian, the CEO of AIM," Pepper explained. "He initially approached me with a proposal for collaboration. His focus was on biotechnology, and I noticed he had already injected himself with some sort of serum. So, I did a little digging."

Pepper continued, her voice calm but firm. "I found out that Killian developed something called the Extremis virus. Successful injections allow people to regrow limbs, enhance their strength, and even manipulate fire."

Tony nodded thoughtfully. "Extremis virus, huh? Sounds impressive, but with a name like that, it's probably not without side effects. What's the catch?"

Pepper sighed. "Oh, there's a big one. The injections have a high failure rate, and even those who succeed, have to keep getting injected to maintain stability. The virus ends up destabilizing the body over time—it's more like poison."

"So where is he now?" Tony asked, sitting up slightly. "Did you kill him?"

Pepper chuckled softly. "Yeah. I found out he was using the virus to carry out terrorist attacks. So, I took him out and dismantled his organization, freeing the people he was holding."

What Pepper didn't mention was that Killian had tried to lure her into a trap, attempting to forcibly inject her with the virus while claiming he had feelings for her and promising they could 'transcend' humanity's limitations together. She hadn't wanted to reveal this, knowing it would only infuriate Tony.

"Shame," Tony muttered. "Sounds like he had real potential, but he went down the wrong path."

"If I hadn't killed him, Steve or someone else would have taken him out sooner or later," Pepper added casually, though part of her motive for eliminating Killian had been his disturbing obsession with proving he was better than Tony.

"Yeah, his talent was wasted, but he picked the wrong road," Tony agreed. "Wait, you said he had something against me? Why would that be?"

"I don't know," Pepper replied, feigning ignorance. "But when I interacted with him, I got the feeling he resented you. He even tried to offer me more than you ever could to work for him, like he wanted to prove he was better than you."

Tony raised an eyebrow. "This is the first time I've even heard the name Killian. I guess I should have been in the loop earlier."

Pepper smiled playfully, her fingers tracing light patterns across Tony's chest. "It doesn't matter now. He's dead, so let's not dwell on it."

Tony exhaled, his muscles relaxing again. "Yeah, no point getting worked up over a dead man."


Chapter 264: Chapter 264: I'm Afraid I Might Hurt You

After spending a few intimate days with Pepper, Tony decided to visit his private island, where he expected to find Bruce Banner and Steve Rogers. Upon arriving, Tony was greeted by a refined, short-haired woman with an elegant aura.

"Peggy Carter?" Tony asked, unsure.

Peggy Carter was from his father's generation, technically making her one of his elders.

"That's right, Tony Stark. It's me," Peggy replied with a charming smile as she greeted him.

"Steve's always spoken so highly of you. I figured you had to be quite the beauty," Tony said with a grin. "And, well, I wasn't wrong."

"Not sure if that's flattery or honesty, but I'll take it," Peggy replied, smiling. "You're here to see Steve, right? He's swimming at the moment."

"Steve's swimming, huh? Guess I'll catch up with him later. What about Banner?" Tony asked.

"Dr. Banner is training over there," Peggy said, pointing in a direction.

"Thanks, I'll talk to you later," Tony replied before heading off.

A few minutes later, Tony found Bruce Banner standing under a waterfall, fully transformed into the Hulk. He watched as Bruce, now the Hulk, gracefully caught falling rocks with his massive hands, deftly controlling his strength so as not to crush them. It was clear that Bruce had reached an impressive level of control over the Hulk's immense power.

"Steve, is that you? Finished training already?" Bruce asked, sensing someone watching him.

"Seeing you like this puts me at ease," a familiar voice replied.

It wasn't Steve—it was Tony.

"Tony?" Bruce turned and looked, surprised. "What are you doing here? I thought you were off in space!"

Tony smiled. "I was. But no matter how far I go, Blue Star is still home. I had to come back and check in on you and Steve. After all, I was the one who introduced you guys to the Void."

Bruce, having reverted to his human form, scratched his head sheepishly. "Yeah, I guess that makes sense."

Suddenly, Tony pinched Bruce's side.

"Ow! What was that for?" Bruce yelped, rubbing the spot where Tony had pinched him.

"Just making sure. Looks like you've mastered control over the Hulk," Tony said, grinning. "Let's grab a drink. You can handle alcohol now, right?"

"Yeah, I've been able to keep my mind intact even in Hulk form for about six months now," Bruce replied, walking alongside Tony. "But I didn't want to risk going out too much until I'd completely mastered my strength."

Bruce had always known the Hulk was strong, but now that he had control over the transformation, he realized just how terrifyingly powerful the Hulk truly was. He could punch through solid rock, reduce stones to dust, and hurl debris with the force of artillery. His physical power was nearly unmatched. His earlier losses in fights weren't due to a lack of strength but a lack of technique.

"And how's the Hulk doing? Did he just disappear?" Tony asked, curious about Bruce's progress.

"No, the Hulk didn't disappear. We've merged. We can talk to each other directly, but most of the time, he's asleep. He only takes over when I'm extremely angry," Bruce explained.

"When are we sparring again?" Tony asked a playful challenge in his voice.

"Anytime you want. I'm just afraid I might hurt you," Bruce replied with confidence.

Tony laughed. "Hurt me? Are you sure about that? How about we test that right now?"

Bruce smirked. "Sure, why not?"

Without warning, Tony launched a quick kick at Bruce. In the past, such a move might have caught Bruce off guard, but now he swiftly blocked the kick with his hand. The impact sent a gust of wind through the trees, rustling the leaves and branches around them.

"Not bad," Tony said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Bruce had blocked the attack without flinching, his green Hulk arm emerging instinctively. But instead of feeling disappointed, Tony was impressed.

He knew how powerful the Hulk was, and now that Bruce had gained more control and had undergone Void training, his strength was only growing.

Just as Bruce reached out to grab Tony's leg, Tony effortlessly withdrew and retreated several meters in the blink of an eye.

"Impressive. Looks like you've been putting in some serious work," Tony said, nodding in approval.

"I've been through a lot, but all that hardship was necessary if I wanted to live freely," Bruce replied with a calm smile.

Unlike before, Bruce's confidence and tranquility were now clear for all to see.

Note: If you are interested, read up to chapter 335 at patreon.com/MythicForge11


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