"Who are you? You don't seem hurt, so I don't think you are here to be treated. What are you doing here?"
The door opened, revealing a simple and honest face. His beard and hair were a little unkempt, as if they hadn't been taken care of for a while.
His eyes scanned over Li Yue and the others carefully, with a sense of vigilance. Banner could feel that these people were trouble!
Even at a glance, Banner could see that these people came from outside this city. None of the city's resident would dress like these people. Moreover, he was rather familiar with two people among the group.
The first was the bearded middle-aged man in an expensive suit. The other was the man wearing striped tight suit, with something that looked like a shield on his back!
"Wait... a shield? That clothes as well, doesn't he look exactly like the statue I saw in Captain America's memorial hall when I was young?
"Could this guy be Captain America fan? Is he 'cosplaying'?"
Banner's thought was understandable: it was beyond imagining that the person in front of him was the real, living Captain America!
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"Hi, Dr. Bruce, Dr. Banner, hello! I didn't expect that someone with seven doctorate degrees like you would fall into such a situation. To seclude yourself in this place just to avoid the military. You have really good luck!" Tony, the first man that Banner recognized, stepped forward and greeted Banner with a smile.
"Who are you people? How do you know my name? Are you from the military? Are you here to catch me?"
Banner's eyes flashed with horror when Tony called him by name. The expression on his face changed instantly; Hulk's shadow lurked behind it.
Fortunately, Banner was able to suppress the transformation after recognizing that the group was small and unarmed! Of course, "mere" ax and hammer in Thor's hands didn't even register as "weapons" in banner's eyes.
"Calm down! We're not with the military. Let me introduce myself. I am Tony Stark, and we have come with a proposition."
Tony hurriedly tried to calm Banner down. Li Yue was present, so even Hulk wouldn't be much of a problem for them, but it was still a problem!
Tony did not want to face the violent green monster Hulk. It was better to talk to the rational Banner.
"The Tony Stark? CEO of Stark Industry? World leader in arms production? Why would you come to me? And how did you find me here? Answer me properly, before I could hear you out!"
Banner's worry was lessened a little after Tony introduced himself, but his vigilance remained!
Of course, Banner knew the name Tony Stark. He was known by the media as the most talented scientist of this century. Before Banner his accident, despite his disgust of Tony's arms development, he had to admit that Tony was indeed a real genius.
"The one and only, but it seems that your news was a little outdated. Stark Industry has long ceased arms production, and I have long stepped down from the CEO position. Now I am the super hero, Iron Man!"
Tony was relieved that Banner simply stayed vigilant instead of transforming. If they could keep everything limited into conversation, there shouldn't be any incident.
"Iron Man? Oh! I remember now. You're the one I beat last time, the one in that gaudy battle armor! Are you here for a rematch?"
Banner felt a memory triggered when he heard the name Iron Man, though it wasn't all that clear. He only remembered that he fought someone in metal armor after transforming once, it should be the same person!
Banner had been avoiding military detection. He didn't even approach population center, or connect to the internet, afraid to trip some surveillance program. Therefore, his knowledge of Iron Man was severely limited.
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"Fuck…:
A sentence filled Tony's head: "Fuck you!" But he had no idea if he should say it. In the end, he swallowed the urge to punch the guy in front of him.
Of course, the main reason he held himself was because he was unarmed. He had no way of standing against Banner's giant form!
"I am not here to fight. We are here to invite you into our alliance. Would you agree?"
"Wait, invitation to an alliance? What does that even mean?"
Banner was extremely confused. He had no idea what Tony was talking about!
"The five of us have formed an alliance together, called Justice League. We are here to invite you to join!"
"Justice League? What is that for?"
Banner was still confused. His confusion and curiosity even made him drop his vigilance!
"Justice League is..."
"Since you are asking so sincerely, we shall graciously inform you! To protect the world from destruction, to preserve the peace of the world, to save love from true evil, the cute and charming...Ahem, I mean, please continue, Tony!"
Li Yue awkwardly stopped his reflex when he noticed the doubtful stare and told Tony to continue!
"Well, Li Yue's explanation might seem a little bizarre, but the broad strokes were generally correct. The Justice League are the good guys. When extraordinary disasters and incidents occurs, we will stand in the front lines to stop them!"
Tony had no idea what Li Yue was talking about, but it was more or less consistent with the goal of the Justice League.
"Hehe, guarding world peace? Just the five of you? Did I hear it wrong? Are you sure you are not joking?"
Banner couldn't help but worry that the people in front of him had taken the wrong medicine and hallucinated about world peace!
Of course, if it was anyone else suddenly talking about world peace and asked you to join them, they would probably need a harsh one-to-one meeting with a rolling pin.
"Well, doctor Banner, you don't have to doubt that we all have special abilities to support our cause. You should be familiar with this guy, the one that carries a shield around. He is the very Captain America that fought Hydra during the Second World War. Yes, he is still alive!
"And the person with the hammer and ax. Despite what you might think, he was not a construction worker. He is the son of Odin in Norse mythology, God of Thunder Thor! He can control Thunderclap. His strength should not lose to the monster you transformed into!"
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"What did you say? That person can compete with Hulk? Don't joke around. I think you don't understand how terrible Hulk is, but I understand clearly. It is very powerful, to the point that even I fear it!"
Banner couldn't help but interrupt Tony's outrageous claim!
"Alright, I am not in the mood to continue talking about these nonsense with you. If you have nothing else to do, go back to where you came from!"
Banner seemed to have lost all interest on Tony and the others. He turned around and returned to his room!
"Banner, are you going to hide like this forever? Like a street rat, cowering at every shadows! You want to live in remote edges forever? Living in fear that the military would come at any moment!
"Haven't you thought to stand tall and proud in front of others? To become a superhero!"
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Bang!!!!!
Banner suddenly halted his steps when he heard Tony's sarcasm. He slammed his fist at the wooden door beside him.
Tony was startled by the loud sound. He eagerly anticipated Banner's transformation!
"Sigh! Maybe the heavens is punishing me! All of you, leave. It would be best if you cover my tracks and hide me from anyone else!"
Banner once again turned around and begin walking inside!
"Why don't we make a bet? Let me prove that I can beat your monster. If I can defeat you, then you have to join us!" Thor suddenly taunted Banner!
Perhaps he was a little irked that Banner had dismissed Tony's claim that he was as strong as Hulk!