American TV series: Start with the little Sheldon's wool

Chapter 661 Mutual Help
"Pepper, bring me the latest issue of Playboy magazine, and also prepare some extra drinks..."

"I'm going to throw a huge party in the building to entertain Mike!!!"

Tony was initially worried that Mike might have taken a liking to the secretary, but after learning about her intentions, he was overjoyed, as if he had found a kindred spirit.

……

"Wow, they're twins! Not bad, not bad!!! This one's not bad either, and this one, and this one..."

The latest issue of Playboy is a major magazine, and including the twins on the cover, there are a total of twelve women.

Mike flipped through the pages, selecting nine of them according to the standard of blonde hair and long, wavy hair.

"Nice taste~" Tony said with a smile, watching Mike's skillful movements. "There are quite a few people, but I can try my best to help you carry three or four."

After being healed by the Holy Light, he is now quite energetic.

“No, these are all for myself. If you want some, please help yourself.” After selecting the magazines, Mike handed them to Tony.

"Are you sure your body can handle it?" Tony asked, voicing his doubts.

After all, only children would want to have it all; adults know their bodies can't handle it.

Take Tony, for example. According to his usual practice, at most he would just make an appointment with the cover girl of the current issue.

The number of people is usually between one and two.

One against nine—this was something he had never even dreamed of.

As for the reason, those who know, know!

"Of course~" Mike nodded reservedly in response to the question.

This indicates that this is not his limit.

“Alright.” Tony didn’t delve into the details and turned to his secretary, saying, “Go and call all twelve girls from this issue over. The more the merrier.”

Seemingly driven by a man's competitive spirit, Tony also intends to push himself to the limit this time.

The number of players in each match has been increased to three.

On the other side, Pepper listened to the conversation between the two LSPs and couldn't help but show a look of contempt on his face.

In particular, the good impression that Mike had before was now greatly diminished.

She also developed resentment towards Tony.

However, considering that Tony had done many such absurd things before, it's worth noting that he had done them before.

Even if it's a party, it's better than Tony being stuck in his workroom all by himself.

So, this "selfless" secretary, despite her dissatisfaction, still followed the instructions and contacted the women as required.

……

Time flew by, and it was noon the next day.

The spilled, solidified wine and the chaotic scene in the living room foreshadowed the madness of yesterday's party.

At this moment, Tony was huddled in a sofa that looked like a pile of garbage, looking even worse than yesterday.

Beside her was the secretary, who was absentmindedly cleaning.

One of them was spacing out, while the other was pretending to be busy.

If you look closely, you'll notice that their gazes are all seemingly directed towards the same bedroom not far from the living room.

"That's cheating! He definitely used that Holy Light ability on himself. Otherwise, how could anyone take on nine opponents and last this long..." Tony finally couldn't help but protest as he listened to the intermittent sounds of passion coming from the bedroom.

This matter concerns a man's dignity, and he cannot afford to be careless.

After all, Tony's three women from last night left early this morning, grumbling and cursing.

Meanwhile, on Mike's side, even after a whole night, the battle was still not over.

“Even if he used underhanded tactics, it’s undeniable that Mr. Mike is still very capable in some ways.” Pepper wasn’t some little girl; she could naturally tell that the girls in the room were moaning with pleasure.

Young, handsome, and with outstanding talents...

With so many virtues, Mike's womanizing doesn't seem to be a flaw.

Then, Pepper's gaze involuntarily drifted to Tony.

Dark circles under his eyes, a slouching appearance, his body looked completely drained...

All of this indicates that the other person is physically weak.

"What kind of look is that?" Tony, who was in a sensitive state, was hurt by the secretary's offensive gaze. He retorted stubbornly, "I'm just a little tired. Once I've rested, I can go on for another three hundred rounds."

“You’re the boss, you’re right about everything.” Pepper found Tony’s exasperated look rather endearing.

To avoid bursting out laughing, she quickly moved to a more distant spot to "busy" herself.

……

"Tony, you look like you haven't slept well. Why don't you get some more rest?"

More than half an hour later, Mike, having finally completed his morning exercise, walked out of the room with a refreshed look on his face.

Then I saw Tony, huddled in the living room, craning his neck.

Well, the other person looked deeply hurt, with a hint of resentment in their expression.

It's hard for anyone not to notice.

"Tell me quickly, did you use Holy Light on yourself? Otherwise, how could you have lasted this long?" Tony asked resentfully.

Until he figured out the problem, he always felt that he would be unable to hold his head up in front of Mike.

“I did use the healing power…” Mike said.

However, before Tony's smile could fully bloom, he added, "But not for myself, but for those women. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to withstand such a long campaign."

Mike's abilities can be broadly divided into two categories:

One is a powerful physique formed by the advancement of life level and the fusion of various bloodlines.

It belongs to the physical strength category, which can be considered a passive ability.

The other is the energy-side power, which includes the power of darkness, the power of holy light, and magic.

It's worth mentioning that, given his ability to convert energy, all of his other abilities are interconnected.

In other words, Mike can be considered to have unlimited stamina until his total energy level is depleted.

Similarly, his destructive power is roughly the same whether he uses dark power, holy light power, or magical power.

The reason Mike often used Holy Light in battle was because he liked the bright effect that Holy Light brought.

That would make him look more like a respectable person.

However, now that he possesses similar light-based magical abilities, his future fighting style may change.

Overall, Mike, who has almost no weaknesses, can be considered a well-rounded fighter.

Tony's idea of ​​developing an anti-Mike suit using only one or two types of energy is nothing short of wishful thinking.

"Alright, you win this round..."

Tony, unaware of the seriousness of the problem, chose to concede defeat in the battle for male dignity.

One against nine, that's something no normal person can do.

"Um, could you use that healing light orb from yesterday on me again? I really need it right now..." After admitting defeat, Tony no longer had any "idol" baggage.

He sprawled lazily on the sofa, looking like he was begging for attention.

This is understandable, given that he's currently in a state of exhaustion, too tired to sleep. He desperately needs the healing power of the Holy Light to help him relax and rejuvenate.

Mike would certainly not be stingy with even a little bit of healing power.

So he casually conjured a ball of white light and threw it at the other person.

"Aww...that's the feeling...come on...give me more..."

As the healing power flowed in, Tony felt as if he had been injected with new vitality, and he let out a comfortable cry.

Something just didn't look right.

"Hey, you seem to have some serious illness. Remember to see a psychologist when you have time." Mike was disgusted by the other person's lewd behavior and even felt that the healing power was unclean.

"Ah, I'm finally alive again~" After the treatment, Tony got up from the sofa and said with a smile, "I really need to catch up on my sleep now. We can talk about it after I wake up."

One treatment cannot completely offset the enormous physical and mental strain on Tony.

Fortunately, his body and mind have been refreshed, and he can now replenish his remaining energy through deep sleep.

So, under the disapproving gazes of Mike and the secretary, Tony, completely disregarding his image, walked barefoot towards his lounge.

……

"If you're planning to settle down in Apple City, then you've come to the right place. Leave the immigration and housing issues to me!"

As a new day dawned, Tony, who had finally had a good night's sleep, was enjoying a sumptuous lunch with Mike.

They also talked about some personal issues.

"By the way, that 'black egg,' Nick Fury, wants to see you. Let me ask if you have time?" After swallowing a large piece of steak, Tony brought up Nick Fury.

Clearly, Mike's impressive abilities have won over Nick.

They still haven't given up on the idea of ​​recruiting Michael into the Avengers.

"There's no need for a meeting. You can tell him for me that I can help him when he needs it. Of course, there will be a price to pay," Mike said, sipping his red wine.

To reiterate, both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers are quagmires; there's no need to jump in.

"The price? What do you want?" Tony seemed intrigued.

Of course, he was interested in Michael as a person; as for whether Michael would join the Avengers, Tony wasn't very concerned.

In fact, Tony himself didn't have much affection for the Avengers organization newly formed by Eggsy.

"It's just some publicity resources; it won't cause any trouble for Director Nick," Mike explained.

Mike, who has his own private storage space, is not short of money or anything else.

The only thing that can interest him is improving his strength.

In other words, it's about becoming a "celebrity" and reaping the world's faith.

"Publicity resources? You're interested in becoming a star and a hero?" Tony looked up in surprise.

He wasn't incapable of understanding; some people have unique hobbies.

For example, Tony Stark himself loves to be in the spotlight. He even did something as foolish as wearing Iron Man armor to a press conference just to grab attention.

Of course, that was a long time ago.

Iron Man wasn't mature enough back then.

That's why Tony, now a more mature man, can't understand why someone as powerful as Mike would want to become a "star."

"Not a star or hero in the ordinary sense, I want to become a god and then collect faith," Mike explained calmly.

With solid foundation, there's nothing to hide.

"God??? A god like Thor? That's not funny at all..." Tony smiled, but quickly suppressed it. "Are you serious?"

A joke is only funny when everyone laughs together.

Mike remained calm throughout.

“Yes, I’m not joking.” Mike nodded in confirmation.

Now it was Tony's turn, and he forgot all about the delicious food in front of him, staring intently at Mike for a long time.

“Okay, aliens and Asgardian gods have already appeared, so having another god to worship isn’t unacceptable.” Tony, unable to see the amusement in Mike’s expression, finally accepted what seemed like an absurd statement.

Then he said, "I will convey your message to Nick."

Then, with the help of the AI ​​assistant Jarvis, Tony had a brief conversation with Director Nick.

"Nick has agreed to your suggestion and will increase the publicity for you from now on." After the call ended, Tony relayed Nick's message to Mike.

In other words, from this moment on, Mike's cooperation with the Avengers has been established.

"By the way, besides collecting people's worship, or what you call faith, is there really nothing else needed?" Due to the information gap, Tony still couldn't understand Mike's thoughts.

“Yes, all I need is faith points,” Mike replied.

"Would collecting faith be harmful to ordinary people?" Tony asked again.

After all, Mike had too many strange abilities, which made him feel uneasy.

"No, on the contrary, devout believers will receive some blessings," Mike affirmed.

He's not an evil god; he can become stronger openly and honestly, so naturally he wouldn't resort to crooked methods.

“Isn’t that God?” Tony scoffed, and after confirming that Mike had no ill intentions, he continued, “If that’s the case, I can offer you some help.”

In terms of publicity, Stark Industries is no less capable than any other organization.

Moreover, Tony also had his own selfish reasons; he really liked the healing effects of Mike's Holy Light.

He's helping Mike now, and he believes Mike won't hesitate to help him when needed.

After reaching a certain consensus, the rest of the lunch break became more relaxed.

In a good mood, Tony also shared some information about the Avengers with Michael:
For example, after the alien war, Nick Fury took the Space Stone and the Mind Stone.

It seems they are trying to develop powerful weapons to deal with the next alien invasion.

For example, because of his uncontrolled power of anger, the Hulk was recruited by Nick Fury as a special agent and was effectively "house arrested".

Also, Thor Tony Stark snatched Loki from S.H.I.E.L.D.

The idea was to bring Loki back to Asgard so that his father, Odin, could judge Loki's crimes.

……

"By the way, if you have time, could you keep an eye on Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Punisher, Moon Knight, and other street heroes for me, and see where they are? Also, what about Professor X, Storm, Wolverine, and other mutants? Are they still alive?" At the end of lunch, Mike made another small request.

Compared to methods that are slower to produce results but can continuously gather the power of faith.

Detonating the light orbs of street heroes is also a good way to become stronger.

So Mike plans to take a two-pronged approach.

"Mutants? I haven't heard from them in a long time. I'm not sure if they're still alive. But street heroes like Spider-Man are still quite popular, so finding them shouldn't be too difficult..." Tony cautiously probed, "Aren't you going to become a god? Why are you looking for these people? Are you going to recruit them as your servants?"

“No, I only need believers, not servants,” Mike said, shaking his head. “I’m only looking for them out of personal interest, and I won’t do anything to them.”

"Is that so? Then wait for my good news. It's hard to say about the mutants, but we should have results for the others soon." Tony took on the task.

During the previous alien invasion, many street heroes contributed a great deal within their own capabilities.

Therefore, its reputation and popularity are quite good.

With his extensive information network, it wouldn't be difficult for Tony to find them.

(End of this chapter)