"A week?"
"That's such a short timeframe! I can't control Hulk in that time," Banner said, revealing his concern upon hearing the timeline.
"You can figure out the control aspect later," Tony reassured him. "Right now, it's not a problem if you can't control it. When you transform with enemies all around, Hulk will take care of them."
Tony's lack of worry was evident as he spoke. His main goal was to help Banner understand that the power of Hulk within him was not a curse but a blessing.
Hulk's strength was formidable; although Tony had enjoyed their previous bout, he had only inflicted minor injuries without tapping into the Void power.
While he had been holding back, Hulk's defensive capabilities and regenerative abilities were impressive, ensuring he would shine in the upcoming battle.
Hulk may not seem very intelligent, but it was clear he possessed some wisdom, suggesting the growth potential.
The problem was that Banner hadn't often let Hulk out, which meant Hulk's combat experience relied solely on instinct.
If Hulk were to gain more comprehensive combat skills and experience, he wouldn't have found Tony such an easy target.
Tony was genuinely excited about the possibility of Hulk merging with Banner's intelligence.
"Tony, you've hidden your strength pretty well. Without tech, you have this much power?" Thor remarked, observing Tony's teaching methods.
"Just some self-defense techniques I picked up along the way; I primarily rely on technology for fighting," Tony replied with a grin.
"Well, those self-defense skills are impressive," Thor acknowledged. "But your strength must come from Harvey, right?"
Thor chuckled at Tony's humility.
"Yeah, Harvey did grant me my power," Tony admitted after a brief pause, deciding not to hide the truth.
He couldn't deny that his strength stemmed from Harvey's gift. Had he not joined the Void and undergone significant evolution, his clever mind would have led him to some advancements in technology.
But without that enhancement, he would still be a fragile human. Even if he studied genetics and injected the super-soldier serum like Steve, he would only exceed normal human capabilities.
There was no way he could toy with Banner in Hulk form based solely on physical prowess, and for that, Tony felt immense gratitude and respect for Harvey.
"Just as I thought, Harvey isn't an ordinary person," Thor noted, impressed by the revelation.
The ability to bestow such immense strength upon others indicated that Harvey had reached a divine level of power.
"Is Harvey's power mostly manifested physically?" Loki, who understood the depths of Harvey's strength, asked, recalling the time Harvey had taken down the Destroyer.
He was well aware of the concept of blessings; Thor's hammer was a gift from their father Odin.
Anyone who could wield Mjölnir gained the power of a god and commanded the might of thunder.
Thor was a formidable warrior as the God of Thunder, but his brother often lacked the knowledge to fully utilize that power.
"If you get the chance, you'll see for yourself," Tony said, avoiding the tricky question.
"Brother, Father warned me not to get too close to Harvey," Thor cautioned, knowing Loki's curiosity.
"Why are you so tense? I'm just asking out of curiosity," Loki replied, throwing up his hands in a lighthearted manner.
Given Tony's example, he saw that Tony was merely a human who had received Harvey's blessing and gained incredible strength.
That was more than enough; if he received a blessing too, his power would surely skyrocket.
Every mage has the heart of a warrior, willing to charge fearlessly into battle. Who would want to expend brainpower on complicated tactics?
"Who is this Harvey you keep talking about?" Banner interjected, puzzled by their conversation.
"A being of unfathomable power, as strong as a god," Tony explained. "If you find yourself unable to control Hulk, perhaps you could seek out Harvey for guidance."
"I can't guarantee he'll meet you or offer advice, but if he's willing to help, you could learn to control Hulk's power effectively."
Tony didn't elaborate much but offered a general idea, suggesting that if Banner embraced the Void, his potential could far exceed even Tony's.
But Tony wasn't jealous or worried about anyone catching up to him. Everyone had different starting points; instead of envying others, it was better to strengthen oneself in all aspects.
"Is he stronger than you?" Banner asked, incredulous.
"Banner, didn't I tell you?" Tony replied. "Once you see the true world of strength, you'll appreciate that your power gives you a higher starting point and superior abilities compared to others."
"The universe is vast, filled with countless strong beings."
"Even without looking to distant galaxies, there are already some powerful individuals on Earth that I can only look up to."
Tony explained slowly.
"Powerful beings exist on Earth?"
"Will those strong beings step in during this upcoming war?" Banner asked, intrigued.
"Certain entities on Earth are strong enough to quell wars single-handedly. Although I wish they would intervene, making it easier to end battles and minimize casualties, unfortunately, they're unlikely to act."
Tony shook his head in disappointment.
"Why wouldn't such powerful beings step in?"
Banner's imagination ran wild with the possibilities, and he sensed just how formidable they could be.
"Strong beings act as they please. They're willing to help out of kindness, but that's not their obligation. So, you can't force them to intervene."
Tony's gaze flickered slightly as he spoke.