Perhaps afraid that Russell would get bored, Sean had even placed some magazines and newspapers on the office table.
The magazines were maxim-style magazines specifically published for male readers.
They were in the same genre as Playboy magazine.
The only difference was that the maxim-style magazines were slightly more conservative than Playboy.
At least they didn't feature explicit photos of women.
There were several of these maxim-style magazines on the table, but without exception, they were all back issues, with not a single current one.
Similar to the magazines, the newspapers were from a few days ago, with the current day's issue missing.
Although landlord Sean was a big spender, he was also an expert at saving money when necessary.
Since there were no pending cases to handle, Russell picked up one of the newspapers from the table and started browsing through it with a bored expression.
"Capture of the Villainous Rhino-Man: The Truth Behind It, Birth of a New Hero!"
"In Search of the New Hero: Who is the Mysterious Swordswoman?"
"The Rise of Female Power! Invisible Woman, Spider-Woman, Mysterious Swordswoman – Will They Form a New Hero Team!"
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What Russell is currently reading are various reports about the capture of Rhino-Man.
Rhino-Man, who should have been the protagonist, ended up as a mere background figure in front of the mysterious female hero.
The headlines in the newspapers were more and more exaggerated, and the contents were becoming more sensationalized.
Among them, there was a newspaper that vehemently claimed that the one who defeated Rhino-Man was not the new female hero, but a man with a cross-dressing fetish.
A cross-dressing fetishist?
Truly worthy of the media, they could say anything for the sake of generating traffic.
Although there were many related reports, none of them contained useful information.
Even the Rhino-Man who was now in the hands of the New York Police Department couldn't provide a clear description of the person who defeated him.
After reading the newspapers on the table, Russell picked up one of the maxim-style magazines.
Indeed, maxim-style magazines were true men's magazines, and most of the content inside was in line with men's tastes.
Especially the choice of cover girls and female models.
The one he had in his hand was the December issue from last year.
The cover girl on it was a pair of blonde twins with prominent figures and charming looks.
At first, he was attracted by the twins on the cover.
However, as he carefully examined the figures and looks of the twin cover girls, he suddenly remembered something.
Maxim magazine... twin cover girls... December issue...
Wait a minute!
Could this be Tony Stark's grand slam as a Maxim magazine cover girl?
With this thought, Russell opened the "used" computer prepared by his landlord Sean and searched for Tony Stark's name online.
Despite being a genius inventor, the search results for Tony Stark's name were predominantly filled with his various tabloid news.
Female celebrities... female models... female entrepreneurs... female secretaries...
Russell wasn't interested in finding out who Tony Stark had recently been involved with, whether it was a female celebrity or a female model.
So, he changed the search query and began searching for news related to Stark Industries.
Switching the search query to Stark Industries, he quickly found the information he was looking for.
"Stark Industries Secures New Military Order, 'Jericho' Missiles to Equip Afghan U.S. Military Base!"
"Terrorists' Nightmare! Stark Industries' 'Freedom' Series Premier 'Jericho' Missile Officially Released!"
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Sure enough!
Tony Stark is about to sell missiles in Afghanistan again!
Shortly after arriving in this world, Russell knew that it wasn't the well-known cinematic universe.
However, this doesn't mean that the fate of superheroes would change completely.
Take Captain America, for example.
Steve Rogers' life trajectory hasn't undergone significant changes, apart from being uncovered earlier.
At least that's how it seems for now.
Rogers is still the Brooklyn kid injected with the super soldier serum, the major contributor to Hydra's defeat, and the one who ended up frozen for decades.
If Rogers' turning point was the enlistment exam on the night of the Stark Industries Expo, then Stark's turning point was the kidnapping incident in Afghanistan.
Without the kidnapping, Stark wouldn't have become Iron Man.
A parallel universe has already proven this fact.
After browsing through the news about Stark Industries selling the Jericho missile to the Afghan U.S. military base, Russell closed the page.
Although he knew that Tony was about to face the Ten Rings' kidnapping, he had no intention of getting involved.
Not only that, he was even considering whether he should take this opportunity to short sell Stark Industries' stocks and earn a "small" extra income.
Just as he was contemplating whether to contact his stock broker, the system suddenly displayed a message.
"Reward: Endosymbiotic Battle Armor; Status: Inactive; Activation Condition: Prevent Tony Stark from becoming Iron Man due to the kidnapping incident; Activation Effect: After activation, gain the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor!"
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Endosymbiotic Battle Armor, also known as the Symbiote Armor is the suit worn by Tony Stark in the comic "Ultimate Iron Man."
Among Tony's numerous suits of armor, aside from the unpainted Mark II, this is the only silver-white suit.
Constructed from a fully liquid intelligent metal, the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor solidifies and combines instantly when worn.
Compared to other armors that require initial technical binding, the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor is much more convenient in terms of wear.
More importantly, the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor can be activated through telepathic sensitivity.
The basic material extracted from the symbiote also possesses some repair capabilities, similar to the self-repairing properties of the Mark 50 and Mark 85 nanotech armors.
Due to its chrome plating, the armor appears to shine and is both flashy and "sexy."
"Sexy as hell," as Tony himself describes it.
Russell is reserved about this description.
While the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor might not be the most powerful among Tony's various armors, it is undoubtedly the most unique.
This is the armor worn by the rogue Tony who has turned against everyone!
Although he doesn't know how the system will deliver the reward of the Endosymbiotic Battle Armor, the activation conditions for the reward have already been triggered, and Russell won't let go of this armor no matter what.
The white Endosymbiotic Battle Armor, the black Venom symbiote!
Black and white, perfect!
After closing the reward information popped up by the system, Russell took out his phone and booked a first-class ticket to Afghanistan for tomorrow.
After securing the ticket, he contacted the Continental Hotel in Afghanistan through New York's Continental Hotel.
Booking rooms, vehicles, firearms, ammunition, maps of the Afghan U.S. military base...
Even though he hasn't set off yet, Russell has prepared for spending a few days in Afghanistan.
There are many ways to prevent Tony from becoming Iron Man due to the kidnapping incident.
Kidnapping Tony ahead of time... stopping the Ten Rings' kidnapping... rescuing him and Yinsen together before Tony creates the Mark I...
As long as Tony doesn't encounter Yinsen doesn't die, he won't become Iron Man because of the kidnapping incident.
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