Next day
Victor came to the door of Tony's bedroom and knocked on it twice.
Tony who was still sleeping woke up because of the sound of knocking on the door. Then he went to the door and opened it.
Tony – You can come in.
Victor – You are still sleeping. Anyway, I will help you with something.
Saying that Victor snapped his finger and said "I have removed the shrapnels in your body. Today you will be healed in the medical chamber."
Saying this Victor moved towards Tony's cabinet with Tony. When they reached the 2nd floor of the underground area. One of the SEFA members was waiting for them.
Victor – You can enter the medical chamber. It will heal you completely. But before that, we should remove that.
While pointing towards Tony's heart.
Tony – Okay.
With the medical personal help, it was removed and Tony entered the medical chamber. Tony stayed in it for 8 hours.
When he came out Victor was waiting for him. Tony felt hungry, went with Victor to have his breakfast. After breakfast.
Victor – I think you should think about replacing the Palladium-based Arc reactor. It is costlier while also radioactive and harmful to your body. So, try finding a new element for your reactor. The only clue I can give you about your new element is that your father has found a new element and he left it for you. Also, leave an artificial Arc reactor in your body to avoid suspicions regarding your complete healing.
Tony – Okay, thank you for the clue.
Victor – Mm, morning training is to run around the lake until you can move.
Tony – Oh, man I just got a breakfast. Okay, I will run around the lake.
Victor and Tony went running around the lake. Victor doesn't even have a sweat but Tony's clothes are already covered with sweats. Tony ran until he could and he had a smile when he fell on the ground unable to move. Tony is satisfied with what he is doing.
After half an hour of rest, they went to have lunch. Then later went to the training with Lu Qian. Tony's training today was different from yesterday. He was forced to swing the blade until his hand and body give up. He was also taught how to control his breath for use of his body and mind.
After one month of training, Tony was eagerly waiting for Pepper to arrive at the castle, but he still followed daily routine without delay. The news of the Bruce banner also came.
Pepper came through the car from the airport to Peach castle in the early morning. She was also surprised to see a giant century-old white castle covered with forest. When Pepper came out of the car and saw Tony she was totally surprised. Because the Tony she sawed one month ago is different from the Tony she saw today. Tony's body started to show muscle with all the training and face of a healthy man.
Victor – Welcome Ms. Potts to our home. I think the journey was good.
Pepper – Thanks, Mr. Victor. The journey was good. The castle seems to be a good place to live a peaceful life. It was so quiet compared to the cities. Air is also fresh to breathe.
Tony – Let go inside to have breakfast. We can talk later. I am already hungry with the morning run.
Victor – Yes, Ms. Pepper let have breakfast first. Breakfast is already prepared for us. You can also meet my father and uncle during breakfast.
Pepper – Okay, thanks.
Three of them walked towards the dining hall. While Pepper who saw the portrait on the way without stopping asked "Who was the person in the portrait with you? He seems to be your age."
Victor – Oh!, its Uncle Meng's son.
Pepper – But I haven't heard of this person.
Victor - He died years ago and he was a good friend, brother to me.
Pepper – Sorry, for making you remembering sads things in the morning.
Victor – You don't have to worry. Yi lived his life happily until he died. He never had any regrets.
Tony already knows of Meng Yi and what happened to him. So he was not emotional. Three of them entered the dining and saw William, Meng Tian waiting for them.
William and Meng Tian – Good morning. And it is a pleasure to you, Ms. Pepper.
Victor and Tony– Good morning.
Pepper – Good morning. Thanks, Mr. William and Mr. Meng Tian.
William personally came to arrange for Pepper to sit in her seat.
Pepper – Thanks, Mr. William.
Just like they started their morning conversation with breakfast. After breakfast, William and Tian went to the company for work.
While Victor with Tony introduced the facilities in the castle and showed her room for her. As Pepper staying for two before returning to the busy schedules.
Pepper – Mr. Victor can casually call you?
Victor – You can. Tony also talks casually with me. I also not a formal person anyway.
Pepper – I heard from Tony there is a big lake near the castle. Can we visit now?
Tony – It is only ten minutes from her. But you should change your heels shoes.
Victor asked servants to bring her a casual shoe. After Pepper changed into the shoe. Then they moved towards the lake, while Victor carried a basket of food for lunch. Pepper was happy to see a large lake and calm surroundings.
Victor – We can have our lunch here. Later you can see Tony's training.
Pepper – Okay.
Three of them sat in the shade of a tree near the lake and started their conversation.
Pepper – It so peaceful her.
After lunch Pepper went with them to see Tony's training. Pepper was also surprised by Tony's training and finally getting beaten by the Lu Qian.
From Tony she saw today, she knows Tony seems to be more disciplined and good in his character. She can only thank Victor and other peoples in Peach castle for this.
Pepper stayed in the castle for two days and returned to the work after two days of vacation. Tony also gave her some documents of new technologies he researched.
Tony and Victor continued their daily routine after Pepper left the castle.
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A/N: See you later.