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As George pondered how to find a suitable substitute for wand wood in this world, Wolverine called him via video chat.
"George, just now, a silver, robot-like object flew out of Stark's mansion at high speed. Here's the photo I managed to take."
Wolverine sent over a somewhat blurry photo.
"It seems it has been initially completed."
Looking at the unpainted first-generation Mark suit in the picture, George realized that Tony Stark, after a period of seclusion, had successfully developed the groundbreaking Iron Man armor.
"Maybe this guy can help a little."
With a new thought in mind, he formulated a plan.
"Logan, I'll have Isha come pick you up shortly."
"What? Don't you need to continue monitoring and protecting him?"
Wolverine's face displayed a look of confusion.
George nodded. "No need. Come back to rest; we'll formally pay a visit tomorrow."
His reasoning was simple: since he couldn't find suitable wand wood to create a wand, why not leverage the advanced technology of this world to see if he could use it to create a wand?
He didn't expect this wand to amplify his magical power like a normal wand; he merely wanted it to function properly, allowing him to overcome the slow casting associated with hand gestures so that he could effectively use magic in battle.
At this stage, the only person he knew who had the ability to achieve this was Tony Stark.
Coincidentally, Stark had developed the Iron Man armor, and it was time to expedite his plan to take down the ArcLight Genetics Corporation and eliminate the threat posed by Sandel Reis.
He had previously acted low-key and hadn't approached Dr. Reis because he lacked the strength.
At that time, an X-24 paired with a sniper posed a significant threat to them.
But now, even without using magic, he could easily handle it with just his magnetic control ability.
His magical abilities had expanded beyond a simple unlocking spell; he had learned dozens of spells, including some advanced ones.
He had also made progress in giant and light magic during this period.
Compared to before, his overall strength had increased tenfold or more.
Moreover, he wasn't alone; he had Wolverine, who had returned to his youthful peak fighting form. With Tony Stark added to the mix, success seemed assured.
Don't underestimate Tony Stark. Although it was just the first-generation Iron Man suit, it boasted supersonic flight speed and various high-tech weapons for long-range attacks.
As long as he didn't encounter enemies who could counter his abilities—like George—most superheroes wouldn't pose a challenge to him.
Since Dr. Reis had cloned Wolverine, it was likely he could also clone other mutants. If too much time passed, there was a chance that Reis could unleash something major against him.
Waiting passively for the enemy to strike was not as good as taking the initiative. He had been considering this for a while.
If he could manage to create a wand that was at least somewhat usable, he would set off immediately.
After ending the video call, George instructed Isha to pilot the warplane to Malibu, California, where Tony Stark's private mansion was located. Wolverine would be picked up first before heading to Stark.
Not long after Wolverine left, Tony returned, crashing down from the rooftop of his mansion while wearing the Iron Man suit, smashing a multi-million-dollar luxury car in the process.
After removing the suit and applying ice packs, he watched his assistant, Pepper, prepare a simplified version of the Arc Reactor for him, and he felt a surge of emotion.
Seated in his workshop, he spoke to his AI assistant, J.A.R.V.I.S.:
"J.A.R.V.I.S., please note that while flying over 40,000 feet, the main sensors malfunctioned, and there were issues with the shell pressure. I suspect it might be due to ice formation."
"Sir, your observation is quite astute. If you intend to venture into space, you must improve the shell material," J.A.R.V.I.S. advised.
Tony pondered for a moment and then commanded,
"Contact Cisco and ask them to select a new shell material, switching to the titanium alloy used in Seraphim tactical satellites. This will ensure it meets integration requirements while maintaining its power-to-weight ratio."
"Understood, sir. Would you like the specifications displayed graphically?"
"Sure."
"Effect rendering completed."
"This color scheme is a bit too flashy."
Tony looked at the gleaming golden Iron Man suit on the computer and shook his head.
Using all gold made it seem a bit gaudy, which would diminish his sense of style.
"It's my fault; you've always favored a more understated look."
J.A.R.V.I.S.'s response carried a hint of teasing, but Tony didn't mind. He glanced at the sports car nearby and replied:
"Add a bit of red from that sports car."
"Understood. It complements your understated image well. Coloring complete."
In just a few seconds, the brand-new gold-and-red Iron Man suit appeared on the computer screen.
Tony took a look and nodded in satisfaction:
"I really like it. Let's assemble it!"
"Beginning automatic assembly. Estimated completion in five hours."
"Have you found any information on George?"
At this moment, Tony suddenly remembered something and asked.
Since he returned, he hadn't shared any information about George with anyone, including his most trusted assistant, Pepper. This was his promise to George.
However, out of curiosity, he still wanted to know who the person was that had saved him.
"No, sir. We searched for all individuals named George, but none matched the characteristics you described."
"Could it be that his name isn't George?"
Iron Man hesitated for a moment, then commanded:
"*Look up the information on everyone who bought Stark stocks after my incident and sold them before I returned.*"
"*Yes, sir.*"
A moment later, a list of names appeared on his computer screen.
Iron Man quickly scanned the list and was immediately drawn to one name.
"Leon. This guy bought a substantial amount; let's check his background."
There were several individuals who fit the criteria. When he had his incident, many were pessimistic about Stark Industries, leading to a significant drop in stock prices. However, Stark Industries had thrived for many years, so there would still be plenty of loyal investors.
But someone suddenly buying this much stock was unusual.
"if it isn't him, then he must have some connection."
As Tony looked at Leon's photo and related information, he began to form some suspicions.
Just then, the studio's television suddenly blared a news report:
"The Disney Concert Hall, draped in a red carpet, is ablaze with lights and activity tonight as Tony Stark hosts the annual charity ball for the Fire Family Foundation. Los Angeles's elite gather here in a star-studded event."
"The initiator of this event, Tony Stark, sparked controversy with his unfiltered remarks at a recent press conference, after which he disappeared from public view. Some say he's suffering from post-concussion syndrome and has been bedridden for weeks."
"J.A.R.V.I.S., you don't need to wait for me."
Tony set the ice pack down with a grimace, stood up, and left the workshop. Tonight, he was going to make an appearance and prove that he wasn't bedridden!
(End of Chapter)