Chương 26: 26. Contract
'.....'= Thoughts
"....."= Conversations
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Harry looked up and noticed the beautiful stars in the sky. Flying in the direction of one of Tony's secret mansions, Tony and Harry had been together. This had not been mentioned in the movies Harry had watched, perhaps because the existence of the mansion was not important to the plot. However, it had become important to Harry because the tracker inside his body was going to be removed there.
Harry suddenly sighed, saying, "I hate being forced to do something I don't want to do."
He hated the fact that Tony had forced him to come to Siberia. It was also his fault, as he wasn't strong enough. If he had been stronger, he wouldn't have needed Tony's help to escape from there.
Even though he now wanted to go because of the appearance of the quest, he still didn't like being pushed around and forced to do Tony's bidding.
'Maybe I am a bit influenced by the egoistic and arrogant protagonists of the Chinese web novel that I was reading in my previous life. But it is true that without strength, I would just be considered as a pawn or puppet in someone else's plans,' Harry contemplated.
He was brought out of his thoughts by Tony.
"Hmm, the device has started going haywire again. Your current location is distorted once more. It seems like you have entirely regenerated that weird energy of yours," Tony spoke through the helmet as he slowed down.
"What location is it showing?" Harry asked as the air pressure on his face reduced.
"Sometimes it shows about 100-200 miles from your current location, sometimes it doesn't show anything at all," Tony muttered.
'So they were able to find me because I have emptied most of my chakra while fighting against the Abomination,' Harry came to a conclusion.
"Here we are," Tony announced as the speed of his flying was reduced and he started to reduce his elevation.
As they descended towards the mansion, the moonlight revealed the grandeur of the estate enclosed in a dense forest. The mansion seemed almost ethereal, barely visible through the thick foliage. Tony skillfully navigated the flying, bringing them down to land gracefully in the courtyard of the mansion.
"Welcome to the safe haven," Tony said, offering Harry a reassuring smile as they stepped out of the flying. "This place has the equipment to remove the tracker inside you without any side effects."
Harry looked around, taking in the imposing structure of the mansion. "It's impressive," he admitted. "But what's to stop me from just running away once we're inside?"
Tony chuckled as he led Harry towards the entrance. "Because you won't," he stated confidently. "You may have recovered your energy, but I'm definitely not your opponent. And I've seen your files from Shield. I know about your past."
Harry's spoke. "How did you-"
"Shield's database," Tony interrupted, a hint of sympathy in his voice. "I did my homework, and I know that you won't go back on your word."
Tony then turned around and started walking towards the door of the mansion without saying anything.
'If not for the quest-,' Harry sighed and quitely started following Tony.
Tony led Harry inside the grand mansion, through the opulent halls and into a room filled with various advanced medical equipments. There were monitors, scanners, and surgical tools neatly organized on shining stainless steel tables.
"Why does it feel like you were already expecting me to come here? Harry asked, a frown drawn upon his face.
"They are for me actually," Tony replied while pointing towards his chest, at the glowing arc reactor.
"Hmm," Harry didn't comment anything else.
"These are the tools we will be using to take out the tracker from your system," Tony said, gesturing towards the equipment. "It's best to get started on the process right away."
Harry remained silent for a moment, his expression pensive. Then, without a word, he reached into his system space and pulled out a scroll. Tony looked on in surprise as Harry seemingly produced the item out of thin air.
"What's that?" Tony asked, his curiosity piqued.
"This is a contract," Harry explained, unfurling the scroll. "If both parties sign it, it will bind us to a mutual agreement. We cannot betray each other until our objective is completed."
Tony raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the proposal. "I see. And what are the terms of this contract?"
Harry took out a brush from his system space and dipped it into ink before carefully writing down the conditions of their agreement on the scroll. He explained each condition as he penned it, ensuring that both parties understood and agreed to the terms.
Harry had just purchased the set of contract along with the brush and ink for 200 points, though he didn't regret a bit about spending so many points on a contract.
"The first condition is that you must agree to remove the tracker inside my body," Harry stated, his voice firm.
"Furthermore," Harry continued, "you must agree not to put anything else inside my body while the tracker is being removed. I cannot have any complications or risks during the process."
Tony just nodded his head as he needed Harry's help, and he was willing to do whatever it took to find the truth about his parents' death.
"After you are done with removing the tracker, I will help you in finding the proof of the death of your parents. Once the deal is completed, we will part our ways without disclosing any information about each other," Harry spoke in one breath and looked at Tony for confirmation.
Tony gazed at Harry, taking in the seriousness in his eyes and the determination in his voice. He knew that the conditions were non-negotiable if he wanted Harry's help and the truth about his parents' death.
"Agreed," Tony replied firmly, his voice matching Harry's in resolve. "I will comply with your conditions. I need to know the truth, and I trust you to help me find it."
"I need a few drops of your blood on this scroll to activate the process," Harry explained, his tone serious yet reassuring.
After a moment of contemplation, Tony nodded in agreement and walked towards the scroll drawn out by Harry
With a deep breath, he pricked his finger and let a few drops fall onto the scroll. He watched as the parchment absorbed his blood, seemingly coming to life with a faint glow.
Harry followed suit, his movements precise and controlled. Soon, both their blood was embedded onto the scroll, and the faint glow intensified, creating a soft hum in the air.
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Chương 27: 27. Preparations
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"....."= Conversations
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"What would happen if I break the contract?" Tony questioned as he observed the contract while crouching down.
"Well nothing much, except for death," Harry shrugged as he rolled up the contract seal and placed it inside the system space.
"How do you do that?" Tony marvelled at how Harry was able to put and retrieve things out of nowhere.
Tony's mind raced with questions as he tried to make sense of what he had just witnessed. Harry's ability to put things into a space that seemed to exist out of thin air was beyond his understanding. He wondered if Harry had somehow unlocked the rules of space and was able to manipulate them at will. But then again, that would imply that there were rules to space in the first place, which seemed like a far-fetched idea.
'Could it be that Harry has somehow tapped into a hidden dimension where the laws of physics don't apply the same way?" Tony pondered, his thoughts spiraling into increasingly bizarre theories. "Maybe he's a master of quantum mechanics and has found a way to bend the fabric of reality. Or perhaps he's stumbled upon a long-lost ancient devices that grants him access to this mysterious space. It's like something out of a sci-fi movie!'
His mind raced with wild ideas, each more outlandish than the last. But as he was about to delve into another far-fetched theory, Harry's voice broke through his thoughts.
"You don't seem too surprised about the death clause in the contract," Harry remarked, a hint of doubt in his voice.
Tony's train of thought screeched to a halt as he realized that, in his fascination with Harry's abilities, he had neglected to react to the most shocking part of their conversation. The nonchalant way in which Harry had mentioned death as a consequence of breaking the contract was unsettling. It was as if he had mentioned something as mundane as the weather.
"I have my ways," Tony didn't explain any further and Harry didn't ask anything either as he himself in the first place had ignored Tony's question about the system space.
Tony took a moment to gather his thoughts before speaking. "How about making another contract?" he proposed, hoping to find a solution that would benefit both of them.
Harry raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "Regarding what?" he asked, intrigued by Tony's offer.
Tony took a deep breath before continuing. "I'll help you fight HYDRA and prove your innocence in front of SHIELD. That way, you won't have to run like a dog, hiding and constantly fighting enemies," he explained, hoping to gain Harry's trust and cooperation.
Harry considered Tony's proposal carefully. It was tempting to have someone on his side in the ongoing battle against HYDRA and SHIELD, but he couldn't help but wonder what Tony wanted in return. "And what do you want in exchange for your help?" he inquired, studying Tony's expression for any hint of ulterior motives.
Tony hesitated for a moment, weighing his words carefully before replying. "I want information about the weird energy inside your body. I want to know how to use it and its applications," he admitted, hoping that Harry would understand the value of the knowledge he sought.
Harry looked at Tony and wondered whether he was high or something. It was clear that the energy inside him was unique and powerful, and anyone in his place would definitely have no intention of sharing such valuable information.
"You must be joking," Harry scoffed, rejecting the deal without a second thought. He knew that only a fool would accept such a one-sided agreement, and he refused to be taken advantage of in such a manner.
Tony's expression fell as he realized that Harry was not going to accept his proposal. He had hoped that their shared goal of defeating HYDRA and clearing Harry's name would be enough to convince him, but it seemed that Harry was not willing to trust him with the information he sought.
"I understand if you're hesitant to share such sensitive information," Tony admitted, trying to salvage the situation. "But I assure you, my intentions are genuine. I truly want to help you, Harry. I believe that together, we can make a difference."
Harry remained unconvinced, knowing that he couldn't give up on the thing that made him unique in this world. "I appreciate your offer, but no way in hell I am doing that," he retorted, determined to protect the secret of the chakra within him at all costs.
"I understand," Tony conceded, feeling a sense of disappointment at the missed opportunity, but he didn't lose hope yet. "I won't press the issue any further. But if you ever change your mind, know that my offer still stands."
'Don't worry. After you find the proof of your parents' death, I don't think you would leave HYDRA alive,' Harry thought as he knew that Tony would be after HYDRA for vengeance making some of the job of destroying HYDRA a bit easier for him. Maybe Tony would even ask his help for this as they both had the common enemies after all.
'My sweet one million quest points,' Harry was lost in his future prospects of knowing that the one million quest points would be his.
"Alright then, let's talk about when we should launch the attack on the Siberian base," Tony said, as he stood up and say down on the sofa.
Harry nodded, considering the question carefully. "First, we need to find the exact location of the base. It's hidden in the depths of Siberia, and the terrain is harsh. It's going to take some time to gather all the necessary intelligence and devise a plan of action."
"You don't have to worry about that. We will find the location soon," Tony muttered.
"Well then I suggest we take at least half a year to prepare before launching the attack," Harry answered.
Tony frowned, clearly not pleased with the proposal. "Half a year is too long. I can't afford to wait for that long. Moreover now that they already know that you have some of their data, they may move the base to somewhere else."
Harry sighed, realizing that Tony was not going to back down easily.
After a bit of haggling, they both finally came to a conclusion.
"Three months it is, then. We'll use that time to make sure we have everything we need to strike with precision and force." Tony spoke.
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