[Comprehensive Anglo-American] Gem Merchant

Constrained by previous work mistakes that led to internal criticism, Kevin, a part-time detective and clerk, memorized literature in front of the store manager with a sad face. Although he got along with a well-known alchemist day and night, he knew nothing about alchemy. You know, on the contrary, the work pressure of S.H.I.E.L.D. suddenly increased a lot.

"Good morning, Mister Alphonse."

The newly connected audio equipment in the store sent out a greeting: "Today's outdoor temperature is 21 degrees, which is suitable for walking, and the wind level is a breeze. According to the record, you have no order appointment today."

"Good morning Friday."

A new artificial intelligence took over the store, and then a series of equipment provided by Stark Industries almost completely renovated the store: "Good morning Kevin."

"Good morning manager."

For more than half a month after that, Tony Stark did not visit this store again.A series of new news from Stark Industries caused the stock price to halve on the spot, and its CEO himself was said to be too busy with a certain job.The most recent order for gemstones came from the Tohsaka family in the Far East, and the record with the name erased indicated that this was an ordinary transaction within the magician.

Rounding up, it's the equivalent of nothing happening.

"According to your instructions, the money has been transferred to the bank account of the Clock Tower Astronomy Department."

Friday quickly took over the big and small matters in the store, and every once in a while, he will send out a sum of recent earnings: "The new gemstone raw ore procurement plan has been sent to your mobile terminal."

…the artificial intelligence is really good.

I don't know how many times, the two living people in the store sighed together.

The purchase of raw materials, revenue and expenditure budget, store taxation, online payment and other matters of all sizes, which originally required the only clerk to run errands, are now arranged in an orderly manner by artificial intelligence-and it does not need to pay wages.

"It has been an honor to serve you."

When the other party said so, his manner was so polite that he couldn't fault it.

As a result, the detectives who have always had some opinions on Tony Stark have to admit that this guy is indeed a genius, and he is indeed a genius in the business field, who knows how to use to make people fall gradually.

He glanced at his boss again... An alchemist probably wouldn't be so easily swayed by these sugar-coated shells, he thought.

If not, the other party would not take the initiative to become the bridge connecting the two worlds.

During this period, S.H.I.E.L.D. contacted the alchemist twice, one time when an incredible temple was excavated in Egypt, and he was required to judge based on the video data whether it would cause harm to ordinary people, and the second time it brought A crystal skull[Note 1], I want to determine whether it really has the function of curse as it is said in the legend.

"Master, you really look like a consultant now."

The clerk surrounded Alphonse and sighed: "You didn't get involved in the work of these SHIELD before."

"That's because your confidentiality level was not high enough before, so he avoided you when he did these things."

A researcher in charge of chemical identification couldn't help but say, "Welcome to open the door to a new world."

"There is no curse in it, it's just an ordinary large crystal sculpture. Its cutting and polishing process is not an alchemist's technique, but has obvious mechanical processing traces."

With the clerk's unbelievably shocked expression, the alchemist's fingertips slid across the foramen magnum of the crystal skull, and made a wicked joke: "The material is not bad, if you need it with a curse, I can Consider helping you join in."

"No, no, no."

Everyone shook their heads: "It's fine without the curse, just keep it like this."

Tony Stark had used up a ruby ​​that had resident magic for years, and he needed a replacement.Now it seems that this transparent head can be used as the material of the whole crystal for the time being. After it was identified as an ordinary crystal, the alchemist bought it with money, and decided to make it really give some mysticism in the days to come. characteristics.

Unlike the relatively low-key alchemist, the well-known genius businessman has almost swept the headlines of the major media recently.

He gave up all his arms business, and kept secret about his whereabouts in the past three months.

The halving of Stark Industries' stock price did not hinder the decision of this willful genius, as if a company with a huge market value was nothing to him-even though the entire Stark Industries employees were already devastated by it.

A new idea took shape in his mind, and besides the ark reactor lit on his chest, there might be another person's unconscious influence that contributed to it.

"Alphonse is a bridge between the mystical and scientific worlds."

Nick Fury said: "For a long time, he has been solving problems that cannot be explained on the scientific side for S.H.I.E.L.D. Just a small portion."

The story of the unsung hero is exciting, and the newly born steel suit is more suitable for his own aesthetics.When the golden-red battle armor knocked on the door of the jewelry store, even Alphonse was taken aback.

"I thought……"

He stumbled and said: "You will be busy with the industrial upgrading of Stark Industries these days."

"Come on, those things won't take up much time, or what I want the secretary to do."

The golden mask was raised, revealing a proud face: "How about the latest scientific and technological achievements? Alchemist."

This is unfamiliar territory, but the streamlined metal body exudes an industrial quality.Alphonse frowned and looked up and down, his eyes stopped on his chest: "Is that your heart?"

"'Furnace core' is too alchemical a word for me, you have to call it the ark reactor."

Tony Stark showed off in his tone: "The pinnacle of clean energy, will you rekindle your confidence in Stark Industries after seeing it?"

"If you mean confidence, even if you don't need to show this, I have entrusted Friday to buy a large stake in Stark Industries."

—with the payment for the second ruby ​​brooch.

Tony Stark lightly bought another gem that was supposed to be for him without any alchemical effects, declaring that it was worth the money to buy two lives: he was also relying on this gem in Afghanistan Avoided the fatal injury caused by close contact with shotgun.

No one would think the money was low, Alphonse accepted the deal calmly, and relaxed his attitude towards the subsequent series of "harassment" from talented scientists—maybe it also included part of his sympathy for the best in science Respect is in it.

A brand new crystal skull was displayed on the table, and the clerk was wiping it bit by bit with a flannel cloth.The genius scientist lifted the curtain skillfully, and the wind chime at the door swayed rustlingly.

"When I first discovered your store, I thought you were quite leisurely."

He said: "I didn't expect you to be working even when you closed your eyes and meditated."

"Infusing magic power into idle gems is a compulsory course for gem magicians."

The blue-green pupils are open. Under the all-round surveillance of artificial intelligence, he does not shy away from the simple work: "Save more at ordinary times, so that you will not be short of money when you use it."

"Isn't the way to be short of money not to let someone take out his money and give it to you?"

Brown eyes blinked: "I thought the world worked like this."

"The "Da Yuan Xue" does have the method you mentioned."

The alchemist didn't completely deny it: "You came today to show off your new dress?"

"That's called a battle suit, Al."

"—watch the news this weekend, I'll use it to change the world."

Sometimes, Alphonse would find it difficult to understand Tony Stark's thoughts, such as why a businessman who has no shortage of ways to pass the time always comes to the store again and again, and his attitude is called persistence; Why did the other party ask obliquely if he knew a scientist named Howard, but refused to explain the specific reason.

Saving a life by accident may be a good reason, and curiosity about the mystery may be even more so.All in all, Alphonse didn't think of too many possibilities for being able to date Tony Stark, who was able to date twelve magazine cover girls a year.

It's just that on the weekend of that week, he didn't have time to watch the news in the end.

In the empty parking lot, Alphonse twirled a few spinels in his hand, and looked at the three-person tall green man with disgust.

"...I thought you called me here because of magical creatures?"