Breaking News: In a few minutes, the billionaire Tony Stark, who had been missing for several weeks, will give an interview after returning safely.
Upon hearing this news, both Peter and I turned to the television.
When I received this mission from the system, I had a feeling something would happen to him. Of course, I didn't expect a kidnapping for such a long time, but the whole situation, combined with the fact that I received a system mission about it, made me pay close attention to the news. As for Peter, it's because Mr. Stark still fits one of the figures he looks up to.
We continued cooking while we waited for the news and I took the opportunity to ask something I was curious about.
"How is Professor Connor doing, love?"
Hearing my question, Peter paused for a moment before responding.
"He's better. Since I'm doing some work in the lab, I can see... he doesn't seem to have any symptoms of the lizard serum... sometimes I notice his eyes have a slight yellow tint, but nothing too severe so far."
I nodded. After all, it was the first test with this type of experiment and, despite being supported by the strong intellect and knowledge of the arthropod, plus the calculations and technical knowledge from the Anturian, adjustments might still be necessary.
Regardless, we continued our conversation and as soon as the cakes were in the oven and baking, Mr. Stark's interview was about to begin.
We both sat on the living room couch to watch. On the screen, a typical interview stage was seen with Obadiah Stane at the top, conducting the interview, thanking the public for their concern and help in finding his friend's son.
Watching his interview, for some reason, I felt uncomfortable.
"I don't trust him for some reason," I murmured in a low voice that only I could hear, my brow slightly furrowed.
However, the interview soon stopped and loud voices and camera flashes started coming from various places.
Slowly, a man walked into the camera. Of course, that same person was Tony Stark, carrying a hamburger in his hand and eating it, looking satisfied and relieved, with his hair and beard slightly messy and wearing a semi-open suit. It was evident that he was exhausted from where he had been kidnapped.
But Stark didn't care about anything, he stayed on stage and began to speak.
"...Now, I, Tony Stark, heir to Stark Industries, officially announce the company's exit from any arms business. No questions, end of the interview."
Upon saying this, the media frenzy was clear, something Stark clearly didn't care about as he simply left the place with his cheeseburger in hand.
At that moment, Peter also met my eyes.
"Love... that was surprising..."
"Yes, but it's a good thing. After all, even indirectly, his constant arms production increased the scale and damage of civil and international conflicts considerably," I said, and Peter nodded in agreement.
Of course, there could be detrimental points considering the existence of powered individuals and even radicals in this field, not to mention aliens or other things, but it wasn't much of a concern for me now.
On the contrary, at that moment I became more curious if this was the system's real intention and if Tony would disappear from the media after these events. Evidently, I didn't know that in a few days, news of an individual using advanced technology armor would appear flying around the world and causing a series of controversies.
At that moment, I received a message from my father that left me intrigued and a little excited. The message, due to its special content, was secretly encoded by my Kryptonian AI.
< Gabriel: Son! Something happened in New Mexico and I received the mission to inspect some kind of object and help with its protection and investigation.>
I was sad not to be able to take Peter, but I still wanted to travel. Besides being curious about this supposed new object, such a trip is always interesting... despite my ability to travel more easily due to the Kai Kai.
But as I was about to talk to my lovely boyfriend about this, a surprise notification from the system appeared in front of me.
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Mission Part I: Trip to New Mexico and Strange Object.
Objective:
- Go to New Mexico with your father.
- Discover some information about the object and share it with your father.
- Investigate basic information about the item.
Reward: Second part of the mission offered at the right time; Black Tortoise Constellation Wok (completed upon first contact with the object).
Description: A travel opportunity is offered by your father to a new city. This mission may seem simple, but unusual and unique things may come from it, and perhaps new unimaginable paths. However, be careful with this object.
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The mission was accepted unconditionally when I agreed to the trip itself, but my face became very serious upon seeing the entire description. This was, of course, both due to the description and the reward upon acceptance. Although this does not imply that the next rewards will be better than this one, something I doubt due to the power and potential level of this item. But such a reward right from the start indicates that higher and more potent dangers must be related to the mission.
And indeed, upon seeing the item's description, I was certain.
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Item: Black Tortoise Constellation Wok. World: Gourmet Food in Another World.
Type: Divine Weapon (sealed depending on the subject's power); linked to the subject's soul and mind.
Description: As part of the Culinary God set (modified for the host's benefit), it is made from the shell of the primordial spiritual beast, Xuanwu. Weighs over 5,000 kg and is extremely firm and solid. It has a suppression and oppression effect. Generates a considerable increase in mental power, quality, defense, and even control. It has excellent defensive capabilities and, depending on how it is used, even offensive ones. By possessing this weapon, the individual will achieve power beyond the simple and mortal level, despite having certain limitations.
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Without a doubt, upon seeing the description and confirming the type of world and item, I knew this mission would be problematic... but at least it should bring good rewards over time.
"My dear, is everything okay?" Peter asked with a face full of concern.
Hearing Peter's voice brought me out of my thoughts, which were considering various different things.
I began to explain about the trip, not giving details of the mission or anything, after all, I wasn't sure and didn't feel the need to explain these things to him.
We continued our conversation, of course, until the muffins were ready since when that happened, we needed to stop to take them out of the molds and eat the fluffy muffins, besides taking some to Peter's house and some of the neighbors... Ned and the other two little birds should also enjoy eating some.