Chapter 70 70: A New Understanding of His Father
"This… isn't the father I remember."
Tony murmured to himself.
In the video, Howard pushed away the younger Tony, who was causing trouble.
Then his expression suddenly turned serious.
"Tony, you're still too young to understand this. That's why I'm leaving this recording for you.
Everything here… was built for you."
Howard glanced at the model of Stark Industries behind him.
"One day, you'll realize that this represents more than just inventions.
It's the work of my entire life.
The key to the future.
I've been limited by the technology of my time,
but I hope that one day, you'll solve those limitations.
When you do… you'll change the world.
The greatest creation of my life isn't anything else—it's you, Tony."
After watching the video, Tony stood there, momentarily at a loss.
So his father… had this side to him all along.
Suddenly, something clicked.
He got into his car and drove straight to Stark Industries.
In the office, he found the model of the Stark Industrial Complex.
"Tony? What are you doing here?"
Pepper looked at him in confusion.
Lately, Tony had been holed up in his villa, tinkering nonstop.
If he needed anything, he always had her handle it.
Seeing him show up in person was rare.
"Pepper, I'm here to pick something up. I'll leave right after."
"You could've just told me—I'd have someone bring it to you."
"No. This is important. I need to take it myself."
"What could be so important?"
"That."
Tony pointed at the model of Stark Industries.
"That?"
Pepper was completely baffled now.
A few days ago, Tony had asked her to contact Qin Xiao, the second-largest shareholder.
After that meeting, S.H.I.E.L.D. showed up.
They brought Tony a number of items—things that belonged to his father.
Since then, Tony had seemed… different.
Almost obsessed.
And now, he came all this way just to take a model?
Technically, it was something his father left behind.
Tony had it carefully transported away,
leaving Pepper standing there, utterly confused.
He'd really lost it this time.
Driving back with the model, Tony returned to his villa.
Beep—beep—beep—
As soon as he entered, the security system alarm sounded.
"JARVIS?"
"Welcome back, Mr. Stark. You have a guest."
JARVIS's voice echoed calmly.
"Mr. Stark, I'm the agent assigned by S.H.I.E.L.D. to liaise with you—Natasha Romanoff."
A figure stepped out from the shadows.
A striking figure, with a graceful yet dangerous presence.
Even Tony, used to seeing beautiful women, couldn't help but glance twice.
"Natasha Romanoff? You should know breaking into someone's security system isn't exactly polite."
Tony relaxed slightly.
Since she was from S.H.I.E.L.D., she likely wasn't a threat.
"I was just testing your security system.
Conclusion—it's inadequate.
I'll arrange for upgrades.
From now on, I'll be handling your daily affairs.
I expect your cooperation."
Black Widow ignored his complaint entirely.
Her priority was the mission—nothing else.
Tony's opinion didn't factor in.
"Fine. Just stay out of the basement. Do whatever you want upstairs."
Tony barely paid her any attention.
All his focus was on the model.
He needed to solve his palladium poisoning—fast.
The longer it dragged on, the worse he felt.
Qin Xiao had said he had months left,
but Tony had no intention of waiting until the last moment.
"I understand. But first, I need you to help me contact someone. I want to meet him."
Natasha made her request, completely unfazed.
"Who?"
"The Eastern demonic envoy."
Tony paused for a moment.
"That name again…"
"This is his number. Call him yourself."
Tony tossed her the number and headed straight for the basement without another word.
Natasha dialed immediately.
Contacting Qin Xiao had been part of her mission from the start.
Beep…
"Hello?"
"Qin Xiao, envoy of the Eastern demons.
This is S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanoff.
I'd like to meet you—at Tony Stark's villa."
"…Black Widow?"
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