Superman

In just a few decades, Stark Industries has been able to catch up in the footsteps of veteran giants such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics, and try to keep pace with them, and then catch up.

Among them, Howard's long-sleeved and good at communicating, as well as his genius-like brain, account for a large part of the credit.

"I think your tricks are not tried and tested, right?"

Luke laughed lightly.

Inside the Strategic Science Corps, many people said that the reason why this playboy risked his life to go to the front line was because of that glamorous female agent, Peggy Carter.

The other party wanted to pick off this delicate and charming red rose with thorns, and kiss her.

It's a pity that Carter ignored him and refused the invitation to date many times.

"After that flight, Carter and I went to eat fondue once."

Howard was triumphant, like a victorious soldier.

"Mr. Stark, don't you think, I don't know that the so-called cheese fondue is cheese and bread, right? If you have eaten bread together, it is considered to have captured your heart. Isn't it true that half of the women in New York have had sex with you? .”

Luke sneered deliberately.

"What do you know, be patient with women."

Howard was not angry. Instead, he assumed the attitude of a senior and taught: "You have to be like Don Quixote who charged against the windmill. You have to fail and try again. At the same time, don't lose the bottom line too much, and behave incomparably." Urgency, that will make the other party feel that your feelings are cheap and don’t take them seriously, but you have to ask for your care and show up at any time. If a woman’s heart is a strong castle, then I must be the best at siege warfare in this world. General!"

"Since Carter agreed to have dinner with me, it's one step closer, and it won't be too far away."

Seeing Howard boasting about himself without hesitation, Luke smiled faintly.

The appearance of the other party is somewhat similar to that of his son.

It seems that narcissism is also one of the traditions of the Stark family.

However, in Luke's view, Howard is both a successful businessman and a top scientist in the world.

Compared with his son, this Iron Man father is actually better in every aspect.

The first is Tony Stark's high-tech armor, the core technology used in the Ark Reactor.

Howard developed it as early as a century ago, but due to the material conditions at that time and the limitations of the times, it could not meet the requirements of miniaturization.

Otherwise, no matter how smart Tony is, he wants to knock out a set of battle armor with a hammer in a dark and humid cave, and design an unprecedented cold fusion energy source, which is tantamount to fantasy.

His dad has already paved the way to become a superhero!

Later, Tony, who became Iron Man, was troubled by palladium poisoning, and the new element to solve the problem was first discovered by Howard and left to his son.

In other words, his dad was brains ahead of his time!

The reason why Tony will have future achievements is that apart from the strong financial support and solid technical support of Stark Industries.

More importantly, he inherited the knowledge left by his father!

That is a most precious legacy!

"I heard that you snatched the fighter jet order contract from Lockheed Martin before, and recently won a passenger aircraft order contract that should have been given to them. Some people in the Ministry of Defense have already expressed dissatisfaction with you."

Luke said casually.

Howard, who was busy researching Hydra energy weapons, looked a little ugly, and said meanly: "I told the secretary about this issue. There is fierce competition among colleagues, which is unavoidable. Lockheed Martin If the company is dissatisfied, then let their researchers work harder and strive for a genius brain that can keep up with me!"

It can make Howard, who was still personable just now and taught how to flirt with girls, instantly turn into a poisonous tongue.

It can be seen that Lockheed Martin has indeed caused some considerable pressure on Stark Industries.

"Why, Your Excellency Brigadier General, are you going to lend a helping hand to help Stark Industries tide over the difficulties?"

As a smart person, Howard quickly deciphered other meanings from Luke's words.

"With all due respect, you may not be able to intervene in this kind of thing."

The helm of Stark Industries said euphemistically that Luke's current status may not be of much help.

After all, the military rank on the epaulets is one thing, but the actual power is another.

Unless Luke can sit in Eisenhower's position, maybe he can talk.

"No one can tell what the future holds, right, Howard?"

Luke looked at the new weapon of the Strategic Science Corps, and glanced at a shiny silver round shield underneath.

"Can I have this? Steve would love it."

Howard, who was lost in thought, waved his hand, signaling Luke to take it casually.

Anyway, from the perspective of military rank, the opponent should be the leader of the Strategic Science Corps.

"However, you're sure Rogers will use this thing, it's just a work in progress."

Aware of Luke's vague intention of cooperation, Howard's attitude changed a bit.

He is a pure businessman, far from noble sentiments and good qualities.

It is impossible for an arms dealer who counts on war to make a lot of money to attach great importance to moral conscience.

As for patriotism, it is something that you will wake up to after you reach the pinnacle of your career.

Just like only successful entrepreneurs will be enthusiastic about charity and show their love.

"Trust me, Steve will love it at first sight! I really don't want to see him carry a trash can lid into battle."

Luke said with a smile.

Perhaps it was because he was beaten since he was a child and often used the lid of the trash can on the side of the road as a weapon, which caused Captain America to like to fight with a shield.

"The material of this shield is very special, called vibration gold, which has a special effect of absorbing kinetic energy, and it hardly conducts heat and kinetic energy. To a certain extent, it is indestructible!"

Howard explained.

"It's a pity that this material is too rare! There is no way to equip the entire army!"

Seeing Howard's regretful expression, Luke's eyes flickered. He knew that there was a huge amount of vibration gold veins somewhere.

Wakanda.

A third world country that seems to be backward, but is actually advanced in science and technology, but behaves extremely backward.

Hidden among the mountains of the African continent, few people know of its existence.

"If you have time, you can go shopping."

Luke looked at the shield in his hand, his youthful face reflected in it.

Chapter 45 Cap's Chastity, Luke's Mocking

As it turned out, Luke was right.

When Rogers got the shiny silver round shield, he kept fiddling with it like a child who got his favorite toy, and it felt very handy.

"This is the best gift we've ever received since we left Brooklyn!"

Rogers showed a slight smile, put the shield on his hand, and made a few iconic moves.

He was still worried about the safety of his friend Bucky, and he was a little depressed.

But the arrival of Luke made Rogers a lot easier.

"Luke, what do you think Bucky is doing?"

Captain America asked with a worried look in his eyes, frowning.

He felt that Luke always had many ways to solve various problems.

"I asked the soldiers who were captured, and they said Bucky was probably transferred."

Luke, who returned to the barracks, analyzed.

He did pick up some clues that no one else would have noticed.

For example, the secret base of Hydra will transfer a batch of prisoners every few weeks.

Almost 107 people from the 200th Infantry Regiment were imprisoned in military factories as free labor.

But in the end, only about 120 soldiers managed to escape with Luke and Rogers.

Excluding those who died from overwork, casualties and sacrifices, there are still about 15 people whose whereabouts are unknown.

They had the same experience as Bucky, they were all escorted to the isolation ward of the military factory, and never came out again.

Moreover, when a British soldier was working as a laborer in a military factory, he once heard Dr. Zola mention the name "Baron Strucker".

As it happens, Luke knows what it stands for.

Therefore, he concluded that Bucky was probably transferred to another place by Hydra.

"Hopefully. Bucky doesn't know it yet, I'm already on the front line. It would have been a prepared surprise!"

Rogers bowed his head and said.

He always wanted to tell Bucky the good news himself, and appreciate the surprised expression on his face.

Before Luke appeared, only Bucky was with him, and the relationship between the two was very deep.

"Don't think about these unsolvable problems. It's better to prepare well. Colonel Phillips will hold a celebration party at night, and there will definitely be many girls who will invite you to dance."

Luke changed the topic and jokingly said: "I heard that you were still hugging a staff member this afternoon. That enthusiastic girl, I want to thank you for the family of the captured soldier."

Rogers blushed handsomely, coughed twice, and said with some embarrassment: "This is an accident. I don't have much experience, and then she hugged me directly, Luke, you know, I always don't know how to reject people"

Listening to Captain America's stammering pale defense, Luke chuckled and continued to tease: "That's true, who would refuse a beautiful girl who offers a passionate kiss. By the way, Steve, don't tell me this is yours." First kiss, or I will despise you."

"how is this possible!"

Rogers blushed, with veins popping out of his forehead, and argued, "Me and Janice, and Amy"

"But Bucky said, it all happened when you were eight or nine years old. Does playing house with girls count?"

Seeing Captain America working hard to find out his emotional experience, Luke laughed, and the barracks was full of joy.

When Rogers regained his mood, he left the barracks to prepare clothes for the celebration. Luke, who was sitting alone on the spot, had twinkling eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

He was thinking of the "Lord Sterak" that Dr. Zola had mentioned.

The other party's real name is Wolfgang von Strack.

Born in Bavaria, Germany, he is a confidant of the Führer along with the well-known "Baron Zemo" in the Nazi Party.

Unlike the Red Skull's ambition, Strucker still has deep feelings for the Third Reich, and he wants to defeat the Allies and help the Axis Powers win the war.

It is worth mentioning that although Baron Sterak is a high-level Hydra, he is not in the same camp as the Red Skull.

He has his own research institute and scientific and technological strength. He once created a virus weapon called "Death Spore", which harvested a large number of lives from the Allies.

"Thinking about it this way, the Allies are really miserable, being rubbed on the ground by various black technologies of the Axis powers"

Luke thought silently.

No wonder a certain German major would shout the slogan "Germany is the world's number one in technology"!

After some simple cleaning and changing into brand new military uniforms, Luke and Rogers walked into the tavern in a nearby town.

Noisy voices rushed towards the face, the air was filled with the aroma of malt, and the light blue mist of burning inferior tobacco.

Those captured soldiers who escaped by chance and returned successfully drank glasses of spirits desperately, or gathered around to play cards and wrestle their arms.

Some people even planned to come to a wrestling match on a whim.

The soldiers who packed the tavern burst into laughter from time to time.

The loud sound waves made the ceiling above his head vibrate slightly, and the light bulbs hanging above shook for a while.

"Our hero is here!"

"Dumbang" Dugan, who was sitting on the edge of the bar, caught a glimpse of Luke standing at the door, and immediately shouted loudly.

He slammed his wine glass on the bar table, like a rhythmic drumbeat, attracting everyone's attention.

The soldiers spontaneously stopped other things, stood up and applauded.

The whole tavern seemed to be overturned!

Those adoring gazes, those grateful gazes.

It turned into cheers and gave it to Luke.

This is a tribute to war heroes!