American comics: Starting from the Dimensional Demon

The White House.

*Click, click, click.*

At the medal ceremony, facing the cameras and under the gaze of everyone present, President Biden pinned a medal representing the highest honor onto [Tony].

"In recognition of Tony Stark's contribution to human technology, I hereby announce the special awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Mr. Stark..."

*Clap, clap, clap.*

Below the stage, applause thundered, and cheers erupted.

On the stage, President Biden and [Tony] shook hands with smiles.

*Click.*

The scene froze at this moment as reporters perfectly captured it. They were certain that this photo would likely... be etched into human history!

《Shocking! Tony Stark Licenses Iron Armor, Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by American President Biden!》

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《President Biden, in an Interview with BBC Reporters, Smiles and States Assuredly, 'Rest Assured, We Will Ensure These Adorable Armors Are Used in the Great Cause of "Peace."'》

《......》

The news spread rapidly. Whether online or offline, everyone was eagerly discussing it.

Some agreed, believing it was a historical inevitability, a manifestation of technological progress. In the future, armor would become as common as firearms!

Others opposed, arguing that it was Pandora's Box, which would bring greater war and disaster!

The two opposing viewpoints clashed fiercely online!

[Citizens have spontaneously gathered, holding various signs to protest the licensing of Iron Armor, staging long-term protests in front of Stark Industries headquarters in recent days.

Ms. Pepper, the CEO of Stark Industries, was besieged by reporters. Regarding this matter, Ms. Pepper stated that a relevant response would be issued soon...

However, as of now, Stark Industries has not released any official announcements.

I am Amy, the host of the New York Daily. Next, let's turn our attention to news from the economic sector.

In recent days, Stark Industries' stock price has been soaring...]"

*Smack.*

Pepper impatiently put down the documents in her hand and left the office, quickly heading to Tony Stark's personal laboratory.

Inside the laboratory, tools were scattered haphazardly, and the floor was littered with scattered blueprints and some crystal-like fragments.

"Tony, we need to talk."

Walking over, Pepper's expression was very unpleasant.

After officially confirming their relationship, her and Tony's hearts had never been so distant.

"You're here, Pepper ~"

Not at all surprised by her arrival, [Tony] turned off the projection recording the Old Man's Antique Shop, carefully put away half of the Tiger Talisman, and showed her the latest armor design on the platform behind him.

Although this yet-to-be-named armor was not yet complete, it was very different from the white armor at the press conference before.

That armor was simply a change of paint from gold and red to white due to time constraints, essentially still the Mark 7 armor.

But this latest white armor design was the first anti-magic armor constructed by [Tony] after deciphering some of the mysteries of the magic crystals, integrating magic and technology.

This armor was superior in firepower, and in terms of defense, it not only had stronger physical defense capabilities, but also possessed considerable magic defense characteristics through those artificial magic crystals embedded in the joints.

Among them, two circular magic crystals were inlaid on both sides of the helmet's temples. These two crystals had extremely high magic concentration and were responsible for specifically resisting mental attacks.

This finally provided a preliminary countermeasure for the kind of mental interference that [Tony] had been worried about.

"Tony, I don't care about your armor. I just want to know, what exactly do you want to do now?"

Pepper was indifferent to this white armor; she simply frowned, wanting to know an answer.

"Okay, it doesn't matter if you don't understand my thoughts now. You just need to know that everything I'm doing now is to protect you all..."

"Protect us, by restarting weapons manufacturing plants and licensing armor?!"

Pepper questioned this explanation.

"The world needs Iron Man to protect them, but one Iron Man isn't enough..."

Without giving a specific answer, [Tony]'s words dissatisfied Pepper.

"Tony!"

But this time, [Tony] did not try to persuade her as usual, but instead refocused his energy on the armor's design.

"Soon, this armor will be completed..."

Seeing his fanatical appearance, immersed in research, Pepper angrily stomped her foot, but didn't dare to disturb his research, and could only snort angrily and turn away.

Unaware of her departure, [Tony]'s research continued for a considerable amount of time before he rubbed his face and looked at the person appearing at the door.

"Nick Fury?"

"It's me."

Standing at the door, Nick Fury's face was as cold as a block of ice.

"I guess... you're here to persuade me to change my mind too, right?"

Casually shrugging, [Tony] waved his hand to dismiss the virtual projection in the air, and laughed disdainfully.

"......"

Nick Fury was not flustered at all at having his purpose seen through. He questioned.

"Stark, do you know the consequences of doing this?

Licensing Iron Armor is equivalent to selling this era-defining high-tech weapon. The use of these weapons will eventually flow into the market, and then allow the people who use this weapon to kill more people..."

S.H.I.E.L.D. needs Iron Man, his incredibly intelligent brain. They don't need those lunatics in Iron Armor. Who knows if these guys will indiscriminately open fire.

"Just think about it with your brilliant mind, and you'll know what kind of disaster it will bring to this world once terrorist organizations get this technology!"

"Heh heh... but in the face of greater disasters, these armors are the best means to protect people!"

The disdain on his face grew stronger. Tony opened his arms and stood in the light, like a savior.

"Having experienced the Heath incident, you wouldn't naively think that the world is still as peaceful as it used to be, would you?"

"......"

This [Tony] was completely unfamiliar to Nick Fury. His lips trembled, and he suddenly felt a palpitation.

"This world is not safe. We can't even predict which day in the future we will suddenly die because of some disaster, as fragile as those mortals in the Heath incident..."

Leaning his body forward, his hands pressed hard against the table, [Tony] stared into Nick Fury's eyes, his pupils ignited with a mad desire.

This desire was like a crazily burning flame, bringing destruction and rebirth, but in this new world, Nick Fury could not see his place.

Then, he heard [Tony]'s incredibly insane plan.

"Licensing Iron Armor is just the first step in my plan. I want to armor this world, put everyone under my protection, like a... god!"

"......"

Nick Fury had never seen [Tony] in this state before. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze unwavering.

"You... are insane."