Chapter 130
Time passed in a flash, almost catching one off guard.
The existence of Asgard made Nick, the Egghead with deep persecution paranoia, bring back the research on the tesseract, preparing to recreate the once-brilliant energy weapons.
This was to deal with potential alien crises in the future.
However, the result of the experiment was that the activated tesseract opened a space portal, transporting Loki, who had originally fallen and disappeared on the Bifrost.
The subsequent result was that Loki used the Scepter to control Hawkeye, the tesseract was taken by him, and the original laboratory building was destroyed by the collapsing space portal... "Warning, huge energy oscillation detected..."
four seasons treasure's warning came from the phone by the bed. Kael picked it up and looked, roughly knowing what was going on.
A while ago, he had just launched a batch of satellites into the sky.
He claimed it was to replace ground base stations and build a space-based communication system with global coverage, high capacity, and low latency to provide high-speed internet services worldwide and earn some network service fees.
But in reality, what decent person doesn't smuggle in their own goods? These satellites also possess certain observation and surveillance functions.
The rocket launch and satellite communication base station technology in the Cyberpunk world is already quite mature and can be used for commercialization; he could just copy it directly.
At first, those council members naturally didn't agree.
But after Kael found someone to lobby them, the problem was effectively solved.
As for who had such eloquence?
That would naturally be the erudite politician, scientist, diplomat, and inventor, Benjamin Franklin.
Tony was also the biggest supporter of this project, and he didn't miss the chance to add his own ingredients into the satellite communication base stations. The two of them turned a blind eye to each other's actions, cooperating with great tacit understanding.
"What's wrong?"
Helen Cho, wrapped in a bath towel, had just finished bathing. Her skin, covered in skincare products, was both supple and smooth, making Little Kael start to get restless.
"It's nothing, just that some aliens are about to attack."
Kael tossed the phone aside and spoke as if joking.
"Then are you going to become a superhero?"
Helen Cho was also joking. She knew that the famous Iron Man was Kael's good buddy; Kael had even taken her to Tony's house to meet him a few days ago.
This had made Helen Cho happy for several days.
After all, being willing to let her into Kael's circle of friends was a form of recognition of her status, far superior to those other flamboyant vixens.
"Forget it, I have no interest in being a free social worker for the public."
Kael reached out and pulled Helen Cho into his arms, gently smelling the fragrance in her hair, preparing to do something loving.
Just as he said, the social nature of most superheroes is a group of free laborers.
They have no salary rewards and no social security.
If they didn't have other sources of income to support their daily expenses, these superheroes would be lucky not to end up homeless on the streets, let alone save the world.
"If Tony heard you describe him like that, he would definitely be unhappy."
Helen Cho smilingly teased Kael's neck with the tip of her tongue. In the current social environment, the public's recognition of superheroes was actually not high.
Even for the most popular Iron Man, many people just saw it as a role-playing game for a wealthy playboy.
After all, Tony was indeed too rich.
Nothing a rich person does is surprising.
Speaking of Tony, Tony's call came in. Kael picked up the phone with a helpless look.
"Kael, you noticed the energy oscillation just now, didn't you?"
"What, is Iron Man going into action? Then I'll have to have someone reserve space for tomorrow's headlines in advance."
"This is no joking matter,"
Tony said in a serious tone. According to j.a.r.v.i.s.'s analysis and calculations, the energy oscillation just now was definitely not as simple as a chemical plant explosion.
"Alright, so what do you plan to do?"
Kael asked back.
"Give me access to your drone information database."
"You really are a wicked capitalist. My drones just finished delivering takeout during the day, and they have to run errands for you at night?"
Kael criticized verbally, but still had four seasons treasure share control permissions with Tony.
His drone delivery stations were already spread across New York City, with at least a hundred small drones at each station, covering almost the entire city.
However, Kael's drone delivery business could only stop in New York. If he wanted to expand even a little bit, the resistance from all sides would increase exponentially.
This was, after all, the home base of Stark Industries. Many government agencies received large amounts of funding from the group every year, so there was almost no resistance to setting up drone stations.
There were even corresponding clauses to provide protection.
Kael wouldn't enjoy such welfare treatment in other cities.
But this was enough for Kael. He wasn't really trying to do a drone delivery business; he just wanted a reasonable excuse to have his drones circling in the city's sky.
Tony's call was actually just a precaution. After getting the permissions, he hung up.
Since his trip to the Middle East, Tony's sense of responsibility had become a bit excessive. Even though he had more urgent new energy plans to implement, he just couldn't take off that iron suit.
Helen Cho lay on Kael's chest and blinked.
It sounded like something big had happened?
But in the next moment, she couldn't think too much because Kael had already pressed down on her... Today was a day worth celebrating.
The reconstruction of Stark Tower was complete, and the light of the Arc Reactor successfully lit up at the top of the building, meaning Tony's new energy plan could officially enter the next stage.
As the individual shareholder with the second-largest shareholding ratio after Tony, Kael naturally had to celebrate with him.
In the entire Stark Group, only three people could share this joy and pleasure.
Kael sat in front of the computer to check the building's energy supply, confirming there were no problems, and reached out to take the champagne Pepper handed him.
"It seems you're really going to take a relationship seriously this time."
Pepper's tone was a bit teasing.
Heaven knows how surprised she was when she saw Kael bring Helen Cho over that day.
"You say that as if I haven't paid every time."
Kael retorted, leaving Pepper with a face full of question marks.
Wait, can these two things be equated?
Paying money equals being serious?
Kael gave her a "you bet" look. Compared to Tony's habit of using freeloading to prove his charm, his thick stacks of dollars seemed exceptionally sincere.
"Hey, what are you two whispering about behind my back?"
Tony squeezed between them, put his arm around Pepper's shoulder, and asked.
Just as Kael was about to speak, Phil's call came to Tony's phone, saying there was an emergency.
"Looks like you have more trouble."
Kael glanced at Coulson's avatar and said.
At this moment, Tony was very reluctant to deal with Coulson, but the guy came up in the elevator anyway.
Seeing Coulson, Pepper was actually quite enthusiastic; the two had interacted for a while before and established a certain friendship.
Mainly because Coulson's skills were all in social interaction, and his harmless appearance didn't quite give off the vibe of an agent.
"Phil, come in, we're celebrating,"
Pepper said warmly, but the expression on Phil's face was exceptionally serious and forced at this moment. Without even a greeting, he handed the materials directly to Tony.
"I just remembered, I have another meeting tonight."
Seeing the situation, Kael instinctively grabbed his jacket, preparing to leave.
"Mr. Wayne, we need your help this time as well."
Phil called out to stop Kael.
"Me?"
Kael was indeed a bit surprised. Compared to Tony, who had long been confirmed on the Avengers Initiative list, he hadn't even made it onto the backup list.
In S.H.I.E.L.D.'s key mission intelligence analysis, the personality rating for Kael was even worse than Tony's.
You ask how Kael knew this intelligence?
Obtaining this kind of non-core classified intelligence analysis didn't take much of four seasons treasure's computing power at all.
"It seems you've really run into some big trouble this time."
Kael said, exchanging a glance with Tony. Even without knowing the script, it wasn't hard to link it to the energy oscillation from a few days ago.
This time Tony didn't quip. He took the documents Pepper handed over and looked through them with Kael.
The situation was far more serious than Tony had originally imagined.
What the hell is an alien god invasion?
How did the world suddenly become so crazy?
The sci-fi channel suddenly switched to the fantasy channel?
Kael's attention was more focused on the tesseract in the corner, but unfortunately, Nick hadn't revealed much information about it.
After delivering the materials, Phil left; he still had to catch the next flight to pick up Steve.
Nick understood Tony's current personality; with something like this happening, even if nothing was said, the other party would actively join in.
As for Kael, Tony would naturally be the one to speak.
"Kael..."
Tony turned to look at Kael.
"Don't look at me like that, I'm not Pepper."
Kael felt a chill, rubbed his arms, and continued.
"No need to say more. Once a war really breaks out, I won't be able to avoid it."
"Kael, if only most people were as smart as you."
Tony couldn't help but sigh; he still preferred communicating with smart people.
"But you'd better check this S.H.I.E.L.D.; who knows what else they're hiding in all this."
"Don't worry, I've been doing that all along."
Tony nodded. How could he have much trust in an intelligence agency? Although Nick had sent an invitation to Kael, he only valued his brain and resources. He didn't let him participate in specific tactical operations at all, at most considering him a temporary technical consultant.
Natasha flew a quinjet to bring Kael alone to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier.
Steve and the others had arrived before him.
"This is Steve, also known as Captain America."
Natasha brought Kael before Captain America.
"Your nephew asked me to say hello to you, Steve."
Kael stepped forward and gave Steve a warm hug, leaving the Captain a bit dazed.
"Nephew?"
"Tony Stark, the son of Mr. Howard, and my good friend."
Kael explained.
Hearing this, Steve was suddenly a bit moved, feeling a lot of goodwill towards the nephew he had never met.
He hadn't expected that after being frozen for so many years, there would still be old friends' relatives thinking of him.
"Um..."
Natasha opened her mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
In terms of generational relationships, what Kael said didn't seem to have any problem, but with Tony's personality, how could he really do such a thing?
"And you are...?"
Steve's tone became increasingly gentle.
"Just call me Kael."
Kael put his arm around Steve's shoulder and began his art of "to each their own" seniority.
My friend's uncle is not my uncle.
If Tony were willing, he would have to call him Uncle Wayne from now on; Kael didn't mind at all.
"Nice to meet you,"
Steve said with a smile, feeling that Kael had a relaxing affinity that made communication very comfortable.
"Dr. Banner!"
Natasha saw Banner standing a bit lonely on the deck and called him over.
"Hello, Dr. Banner. Miss Betty misses you very much. I even have her private contact info, do you want..."
Kael said, winking at Banner.
"You know Betty?"
Banner was a bit surprised and shook Kael's extended hand. Having a familiar social network in a place like this was somewhat comforting to him.
He had been out of normal social interaction for a long time.
Although they had reunited, due to physical reasons, even though there was still lingering affection between Dr. Banner and Betty, the two eventually parted ways.
"Actually, I have a pretty good relationship with General Ross."
Kael's casual remark almost choked Dr. Banner, and his expression became complicated.
"But don't worry, regarding the matter between you and Betty, I'm on your side. That old man is indeed a bit stubborn."
"..."
Is it just a matter of being stubborn or not?
Dr. Banner recalled the past times with General Ross, and his heart rate couldn't help but quicken a bit. He quickly took a few deep breaths to calm his emotions.
"Thank you for the kind offer, but Betty and I are no longer involved. If you have the chance, you can pass on a message for me: I hope she can always be happy."
Dr. Banner gave a forced smile.
"Alright."
Kael looked a bit disappointed.
"I didn't expect your network to be so extensive."
Natasha whispered in Kael's ear as she watched him chatting happily with Dr. Banner and Steve.
"Aren't you my girlfriend too?"
Kael said with a smile.
"Female friend,"
Natasha corrected Kael's wording, as if he were implying they had some improper relationship.
Dr. Banner and Steve looked at each other. They were both invited for the first time, so how could Kael blend in so naturally?