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

Chapter 742 Parties and Those Seeking Help

"Hey Quicksilver, long time no see. How have you been?" Mike, who had returned to his villa in Apple City through the portal, greeted Quicksilver, who was idly drinking cola and playing games at home.

"Mr. Mike, and my sister..." Quicksilver sat up abruptly from the sofa in surprise. Seeing several strangers following behind Mike and Scarlet Witch, he asked in astonishment, "W-what's going on here?"

This time, besides Mike and Scarlet Witch, they were followed by Sif, the goddess of war, Nebula, an alien, and Hela, the goddess of death.

Nebula, whose appearance is different from that of Earthlings, and Hela, who exudes a cold aura, make their combination seem very strange.

“It’s a long story. If you’re interested, I’ll explain it to you slowly later when we have time.” Mike walked into the hall and said, “Right now, I’m going to throw a party. Go see who Tony and the others are free and invite them over.”

With faith points from places like Xandar and Sakaar, Mike's strength is now on a fast track to improvement.

As a reward, Mike plans to take a good rest and enjoy himself after returning this time.

"Have a party? No problem, leave the calling to me." Hearing that there was going to be some excitement, Quicksilver immediately took on the task of calling people, and then disappeared from the villa in a flash.

As for the obvious chaotic situation around Mike, Quicksilver thought it best to leave it to his sister to handle.

"We're having guests coming over, I'll go get ready," Scarlet Witch said, speaking like the lady of the house.

Then he went to the kitchen to prepare for the upcoming party.

"I'll go help..."

"I am coming too……"

Next, Nebula and Sif also wisely went to the kitchen to help.

Suddenly, only Mike and Hela were left in the living room.

"Tell me, why are you following me?" Mike, who had relaxed and sat down on the sofa, looked at the Goddess of Death, who was curiously observing the situation of the villa.

“I don’t know where to go either…” Hela turned her head, found a single sofa and followed Mike’s posture, comfortably nestled into the sofa, then took out the Crown of Eternal Flame and said, “But this place looks nice, I think this should offset my temporary accommodation fee.”

Sealed in the Dark Lands for thousands of years, Hela's most fervent desire is revenge.

Now that Odin, the king of the gods, is dead, Asgard has become a ruin.

Having avenged her great enemy, Hela was left in a state of confusion.

And coincidentally, Mike was powerful and didn't seem so bad, so Hela, who had lost her purpose in life, followed him to the villa as if possessed.

The homey atmosphere of the villa held a unique attraction for Hela, who had lacked love since childhood.

That's when the idea of ​​staying there came up.

"If Surtur knew you were paying rent with this, he'd probably die of anger." Mike caught the Eternal Crown that Hela threw to him and fiddled with it in his hand for a moment.

This thing, blessed by the Eternal Flame, possesses almost inexhaustible energy, and if the demonic wolves and other heroic spirits sealed within it were integrated, it would also be a force to be reckoned with.

Although Mike doesn't need it, he can lend it to Scarlet Witch to enhance her strength, and at the same time improve her survival skills.

"Give me a word, whether it's okay or not." Seeing that Mike hadn't given her a definite answer for a long time, Hela felt inexplicably irritated.

“Sure, of course. With this, you can stay as long as you want.” Mike put away the Eternal Crown and said with a smile, “Next time there’s something like this, remember to contact me right away.”

What Goddess of Death? This is my number one patron.

Having secured the benefits, Mike's attitude naturally became more friendly.

“You…” Hela hadn’t gotten used to Mike’s sudden change in attitude. She stared at his money-grubbing look for a long time before she smiled and said, “It’s settled then. I’ll go pick a room first.”

……

"Mike, you're finally back! I missed you so much!!!"

When Scarlet Witch and her two companions had almost finished preparing everything needed for the party, Quicksilver led the group of street heroes back to the villa.

Among them, HitGirl, who was with Big Daddy, excitedly rushed forward and threw herself into Mike's arms when she saw him.

At the same time, he took a few deep breaths of his scent.

"Moritz~" Seeing his lively daughter, the father quickly stepped forward, grabbed her collar, and pulled her off Mike, then said, "Sorry, Mr. Mike. I'll give her a good talking to when we get back."

Hit-Girl is currently in the prime of her growth; she's practically grown into a young woman in just two months.

It's a bit inappropriate for her to keep jumping into Mike's arms like before.

"No, I want to live in a big villa." Moritz broke free from his father's grasp and happily went to Mike's side again.

Mike's villa was clearly more comfortable than the accommodations at Big Daddy's place.

Of course, people are also very important.

As a single father, Da Laodie knew he wasn't taking good care of his daughter, so he didn't have a good solution for her "abandoning" him.

“This is your home too, you can come back whenever you want…” Looking at the still adorable Hit-Girl who was acting cute and charming, Mike couldn’t help but pat her head.

Then I felt a complex gaze directed at me.

It's definitely my father.

Fortunately, Mike had some experience in dealing with a father, so it wasn't long before Big Daddy's emotions were calmed down.

Then, Spider-Man, Deadpool, Ant-Man, and other street heroes also stepped forward to greet Mike warmly.

With stable jobs provided by Mike's merchandise company, these street heroes are no longer as destitute and impoverished as before, and each of them wears a genuine smile.

"Oh, looks like we're late. Hope we didn't miss the party starting~" Just then, Tony, with his flamboyant gait, walked into the villa with Black Widow and Hawkeye.

"Long time no see~" Tony then stepped forward and gave Mike a hug, whispering, "This isn't fair, no one told me beforehand that this was a family gathering..."

This gathering was a spur-of-the-moment decision by Mike, so none of the attendees brought their families. The only exception was Hit-Girl, who was already quite familiar with Mike and was brought along by Big Daddy on his way.

As for Tony, he also didn't bring Pepper Potts.

But what he saw was a large group of female confidantes surrounding Mike; he was practically a winner in life.

As a former playboy, Tony admitted he was envious.

“But you can handle alien beauties, you’re something else…” Tony glanced at Nebula and quietly gave Mike a thumbs up.

Without mechanical parts, Nebula would indeed be considered a beauty by Earthling standards.

“Of course, as someone who’s been there, I have to give you some advice: never mess with women who look like they’re going to cause trouble…” Tony’s gaze swept over Hela again.

Although the other party had tried to conceal her aura, her presence was still very conspicuous in the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Unsurprisingly, the troublesome woman Tony was referring to was her.

“I don’t know if I’m in trouble, but you’re definitely in trouble.” Mike shook his head and patted Tony on the shoulder.

The other person probably thought that only he and Mike could hear the whispered conversation.

But he was unaware that he had unknowingly offended the goddess of death.

And that was indeed the case; Hela's gaze had gradually turned hostile.

"Trouble? What trouble could I possibly have..." Tony, still unaware of the seriousness of the situation, spoke casually.

During this period, with Captain America leaving the Avengers, there was no more conflict within the organization, and the security of Apple City was also well managed by Tony and Vision.

With the successful development of a new generation of nanotech armor, Tony is now at the height of his success.

Forget about the trouble; you can't even get in touch with him.

However, at that moment, Tony suddenly felt a chill in his heart, as if he were being stared at by something terrifying.

Confused, he looked around suspiciously, but found nothing amiss.

The feeling came and went quickly. Tony shivered and thought it was just his imagination.

To avoid looking timid, he immediately cheered, "Now that everyone's here, let's start the party!"

Soon, with Tony, Deadpool, and Spider-Man all talking, the atmosphere became increasingly lively.

Everyone enjoyed the unique cuisine made by Nebula using alien cooking techniques and gave it rave reviews.

After livening up the atmosphere, Tony inadvertently noticed the harmonious atmosphere that Mike was having with several beautiful women across from him.

Especially Hela, the cold-faced beauty Tony had previously considered a nuisance, now seemed quite interested as she watched Mike connect with Black Widow and the other girls. After silently giving Mike another thumbs-up in his mind, Tony suddenly asked, "Anyone want the nanotech armor?"

As the most notorious playboy in the past, how could Tony possibly tolerate it when Mike stole all the limelight from the party?

Therefore, they actively sought to make their presence felt.

Technology and armor are excellent topics, and they happen to be Tony's areas of expertise.

He was confident that he could use this to attract everyone's attention.

It can only be said that men's competitive spirit often manifests in some very strange ways.

However, Tony was clearly overthinking things. The girls surrounding Mike had absolutely no interest in any high-tech nanotech armor.

The topics Tony brought up were less appealing to the girls than the corny jokes Mike casually told.

Of course, Tony didn't come away empty-handed; at least the men present were quite interested in what she said, including Mike.

What man wouldn't love a cool suit of armor that can be freely extended and transformed?

"Don't worry, everyone will get one. Just tell me your requirements, and I can quickly create a nanotech suit that's unique to each of you." Tony, whose vanity was somewhat satisfied by the support of others, acted very generously.

Of course, this was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

In fact, once nanotechnology matured, Tony had already planned to send each of Mike's friends a set of custom-made armor.

Strategically speaking, after monsters and demons appeared in Apple City one after another, the importance of Tony's Iron Man suit was no longer so great.

In this situation, Tony didn't feel as burdened as before when he gave away the armor.

"Great! I want a Spider-Man suit, preferably with extra claws to help me climb walls," the little spider immediately requested.

Then, Big Daddy expressed that he wanted a suit of armor that could carry a large amount of weapons and ammunition.

When it was Deadpool's turn, his requirements were simpler: any suit of armor that could cover his face would do.

If it could look even better and also have good breathability, it would be perfect.

Yes, Deadpool has always complained that his leather armor is not breathable and is uncomfortable, feeling a bit constricting in his crotch.

……

"For me, the armor just needs to be big enough, and the better it looks imposing and powerful. I can draw some blueprints for you to refer to later." In the end, Mike also shared his thoughts, following the crowd.

Functionality of the armor is not a concern, but the appearance must be cool enough. The style of Decepticons and Optimus Prime would be fine.

As for the remaining girls, such as Scarlet Witch, they stated that they did not need the nanotech armor.

Scarlet Witch and Hela are powerful enough that the nanotech armor offers them no advantage and may even be a hindrance in battle.

The alien Nebula, on the other hand, had a broad perspective and didn't even consider Tony's "toys" to be a good match.

"To give you a more direct feel for the power of the nanotech armor, I can demonstrate it for you first." Nebula didn't say it, but the contempt in her eyes was impossible to hide. Tony couldn't hold back when it came to his dignity.

Therefore, they took the initiative to propose showcasing their nanotechnology.

He has now created conventional nanotech armor, as well as more advanced anti-Thor and anti-Hulk armor.

As for the ultimate forms of the Anti-Magic Armor and Anti-Mike Armor, they are still under research.

Of course, that's all in the future. Right now, with three forms of nanotech armor, Tony already has enough to show off.

Of the three forms, the Hulkbuster armor has the most striking appearance, so Tony is going to show it off.

Just as they had almost finished their meal, Tony gathered everyone outside the villa.

“Mike, the suit of armor I’m about to show you might suit your taste.” With that, Tony pressed a special button on his chest.

Immediately, a large amount of liquid metal appeared on his body, and then quickly gathered and grew larger.

Before long, a bright red suit of armor, over four meters tall, appeared before everyone. Just by looking at its appearance, you could tell it was full of power.

"Cool~"

Spider-Man, Deadpool, and others all offered their praise.

Nebula's face also showed a hint of surprise, as if she regretted refusing such a suit of armor.

Appearance is secondary; what Nebula values ​​most is the sense of power that the Hulkbuster armor exudes.

Perhaps only Scarlet Witch, Hela, and Mike remained unmoved at the scene, with Mike even shaking his head slightly.

The giant, moving figure is indeed cool, but Tony's aesthetic sense is questionable. Putting aside his festive bright red color, the Hulkbuster armor's bulky, round shape makes it lose its inherent imposing presence.

"This suit of armor is not just huge; it also possesses unparalleled power." Tony was very satisfied to see the amazed expressions on Spider-Man and the others' faces through the data screen, so he decided to demonstrate the Hulkbuster armor's immense power to everyone.

"Friday, start the hydraulic program..."

After clenching his fists, Tony controlled the Hulkbuster armor to bend slightly, intending to imitate the Hulk and slam the ground a few times.

Used to demonstrate the power of the armor.

"Warning! The armor is under attack by an unknown energy source!!! Please investigate immediately!"

"Warning! The armor is under attack by an unknown energy source!!!"

"alarm……"

Amid a series of emergency warnings, Tony watched in bewilderment as the Hulkbuster armor gradually reverted to its nanotech form, finally shrinking back into the button on his chest.

At the same time, Tony experienced that inexplicable heart-pounding feeling once again.

"Your nanotechnology doesn't seem to be all that great!" Nebula, who had watched the whole thing, couldn't help but complain, staring at the look of utter disbelief on Tony's face.

This anticlimactic armor demonstration made her completely regretful that she had rejected the nanotech armor idea.

Unfortunately, Tony's failed demonstration significantly diminished the appeal of the Hulkbuster armor.

"Tony, are you alright?..."

"What just happened...?"

"..."

Noticing the still-shaken look on Tony's face, Spider-Man and the others immediately went over to him with concern.

"It's nothing, it's probably just a minor malfunction in the armor..." After the uncomfortable feeling disappeared, Tony explained while pressing the button on his armor.

As expected, there was no response.

This made Tony's expression even more unpleasant. One instance of discomfort could be attributed to coincidence or hallucination, but two consecutive times at such close intervals seemed abnormal.

With his super brain, Tony immediately realized that someone was deliberately messing with him.

This kind of stealthy "sneak attack" could be easily accomplished by Mike, who possesses magical abilities, but the attacker in this case is definitely not the other party.

Tony glanced at Mike, and just as he was about to look away, he suddenly noticed Hela, the goddess of death, behind Mike.

My heart rate increased for a moment.

'That's the feeling of unease, it's definitely her.' Tony's intuition told him that the person who messed with him was very likely that cold-faced woman.

Looking back, the other person acted very distant throughout the party, and wasn't even that close to Mike, which was very unusual.

'I need to find some time to ask Mike who this person is and why they're targeting me.' After concluding that Hela was the culprit, Tony had a new plan in mind.

As for the time he had whispered bad things about the other person, he had long forgotten about it.

"Alright, it was just an accident, I'm fine. But the demonstration of the nanotech armor's various capabilities will probably have to wait until next time." With his mind preoccupied, Tony wasn't in the mood to show off his high-tech nanotech armor anymore.

Just then, an orange-red portal sparking with fire suddenly appeared in front of the villa, and Strange, dressed as a mage, walked out, followed by a little girl.

“Everyone’s here!” Strange was surprised to see so many people gathered at Mike’s villa. After a moment of surprise, he became serious and said, “Mike, we need your help.”

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(End of this chapter)