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Chapter 185 Jarvis, create an anti-Du Mu contingency plan for me!

Although the important positions at S.H.I.E.L.D. have changed, it feels like nothing has changed at all.

Former Director Nick Fury followed Pierce's path, while current Director Hill is following Nick Fury's path; it's truly a lineage of succession.

"Recently, a terrorist organization called the Gan Jie Gang has been very active, carrying out multiple bombings in various places. The leader of the organization calls himself the Mandarin."

Hill knew that Du Mu had no patience to read documents, so he simply explained the situation: "In the latest bombing incident, Tony Stark's bodyguard Happy was also affected, and now Tony Stark has publicly declared war on that Mandarin through various media outlets."

"Tony Stark has put himself in a very dangerous position by putting himself in such a precarious situation. We previously suggested sending a S.H.I.E.L.D. team to protect him, but Tony Stark refused outright."

"Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Captain America are all on field missions and can't get away right now. The only person who can get close to Tony Stark and is capable of protecting him is probably you."

[NPC Maria Hill has given you a new quest]

[Mission: Terror Strikes]

Objective: Protect Tony Stark in the face of an impending terrorist attack.

[Rewards: 1500 experience points, 20 S.H.I.E.L.D. reputation, 1 random items, 1 random piece of equipment]

"clear."

Du Mu readily accepted the task.

He then went to the underground parking garage of S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters and found Nick Fury's new car.

Although Nick Fury hid the car very well, Du Mu had informants all over S.H.I.E.L.D. and located it without much effort.

As for why it has to be Nick Fury's car?

There wasn't really any other reason; it was mainly because the air conditioning system in his car was just too comfortable.

Nick Fury: ●

Du Mu quickly connected the cables and started the engine. The engine started quietly, and he stepped on the gas and sped straight out of the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters.

As soon as the Hydra spies who were walking around nearby saw that it was Du Mu driving out, they immediately turned their heads to look elsewhere in unison.

Some looked up at the ceiling, some frantically tapped on their phones, and some simply studied the murals on the wall.

In short, everyone seems very busy, but no one knows exactly what they are busy with.

10880 Malibu, California, zip code 90265.

This wasn't an unboxing by someone, but rather Tony proactively leaking information about his company to various media outlets, launching a massive attack on the Mandarin, and challenging him to stop his online whine and instead challenge him to a face-to-face confrontation.

Tony had successfully put on a show, but not long after the initial impulse subsided, he began to regret it.

His public announcement has turned his home into a ticking time bomb. Now, nobody knows whether the Ten Rings terrorists will actually come knocking, let alone when or how they will suddenly appear.

This incident instantly attracted nationwide attention, with everyone eager to see what the Ten Rings would do next.

Faced with such a massive influx of traffic, major media outlets naturally wouldn't want to miss out.

They immediately dispatched their own helicopters to circle around Tony's seaside villa, providing live coverage from multiple angles to ensure no detail was missed—even more meticulous than the surveillance cameras at Tony's house.

At this very moment, Tony is alone in the underground laboratory, with holographic projections lighting up around him, recreating the scene of Happy's explosion.

He frowned, replaying the moment of the explosion over and over again, trying to find useful clues.

"Sir, we just received news from the hospital that Mr. Happy is out of danger."

Just then, Jarvis's voice rang out in the laboratory.

Upon hearing this, Tony's tense shoulders finally relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

Happy was not just a bodyguard he hired, but one of his most trusted partners over the years.

That's why he was so angry when he saw Happy lying in the hospital that he didn't hesitate to declare war on a terrorist organization.

"Then there's no need to look for that Du Mu guy. Remember to let me know as soon as Happy wakes up."

Tony had originally planned to buy a life potion from Du Mu to treat Happy's injuries, but now it seems unnecessary.

"Understood, sir."

Jarvis paused, then continued, "Given that Mr. Happy is unable to perform his duties in the short term, and given your current highly dangerous situation, I suggest you consider hiring a new bodyguard temporarily."

"Funny, do I need bodyguards?"

Tony gave a dismissive snort.

He's the famous Iron Man, possessing a whole row of Iron Man suits capable of handling any crisis, so why would he need bodyguards to protect him?

Jarvis calmly stated, "Based on past data, the probability of you being attacked without wearing your armor is extremely high."

Tony:

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Well, he really couldn't refute that.

Both Stanislav and Ivan attacked him when he wasn't wearing his armor, nearly killing him. And those stock market investors who were driven mad by the stock market crash almost turned him into Tony.

Tony retorted, "Even so, I don't need bodyguards. Besides, I don't think anyone is capable of protecting me."

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump.....

Just then, a muffled, strange sound reached my ears.

"What was that sound? Did those terrorists appear?"

Tony immediately became alert. He listened carefully and finally realized that the sound was coming from beneath his feet.

The next moment, a square hole suddenly appeared in the ground beneath Tony's feet, and a familiar head poked out from the hole, meeting his lowered gaze.

"Hey! Tony!"

Tony: "6"

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This scene looks so familiar.

Seeing Du Mu emerge from underground, Tony was speechless: "Couldn't you at least once walk in properly through the front door?"

Du Mu spread his hands: "There's nothing we can do. There are just too many reporters outside. Every second is a live broadcast."

Tony said irritably, "What are you doing here?"

Du Mu chuckled and said, "I didn't realize I was here to apply for a bodyguard job."

Tony: —

Am I stuck in a loop?

It feels like this conversation has happened more than once.

Tony: "What? You're doing a part-time job again?"

Du Mu nodded: "Yes, I heard that your bodyguard Happy was injured and hospitalized. Of course, I didn't do it this time, so I came to apply for the job as soon as I heard the news."

So you admit that you did it last time?

Tony's lips twitched slightly; he naturally didn't believe Du Mu's nonsense and said bluntly, "Could it be that S.H.I.E.L.D. sent you to infiltrate my ranks again?"

Du Mu waved his hand to deny it: "That's not true. I'm here to protect your safety. I heard that you directly declared war on a terrorist organization and even published your home address to make them identify themselves offline. I have to say, your move was really impressive. I've seen countless trolls online, but you're one of the few who dare to reveal your identity like you."

Tony scoffed, "They're just a terrorist organization that hides its face in public. Why should I be afraid of them?"

Du Mu blinked: "Have you forgotten that besides terrorist organizations, there's a bunch of stock market investors waiting to chop up your little Tony and make soup? By introducing yourself like this, aren't you just handing them your surrender?"

Tony:

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He really forgot about that!

Those who hold Stark Industries stock have truly experienced what it means to be worse than dead during this period.

When Tony suddenly disappeared in Afghanistan and was not heard from for nearly three months, Stark Industries' stock price plummeted like it was on a slide. Panicked investors sold off their shares at a loss, and the market was in a state of despair.

Who would have thought that when the three-month period was up, Tony Stark Industries returned to New York and made a high-profile appearance at a press conference, causing the stock price to rebound strongly and soar all the way up, leaving those shareholders who sold early kicking themselves in regret.

Despite the severe setbacks, most people still chose to re-enter the market and continue holding Stark Industries stock.

But before everyone could celebrate for long, something even more exciting happened. The first big thing Tony did after returning was to announce in front of the whole world that Stark Industries' most profitable weapons manufacturing division would be permanently closed!

This bombshell caused the stock price to plummet to even lower than when he disappeared in Afghanistan.

Shareholders of Stark Industries stock were stunned. Investment forums were filled with lamentations. That day, the stock market community stopped discussing stocks and started talking about all sorts of ways to lose money. One by one, users' avatars turned gray and they went offline.

Only a few decisive investors chose to cut their losses and painfully sell all their Stark Industries shares, vowing that they would be dogs if they ever bought the stock again!

Not long after, Stark Industries launched Tony's clean energy technology, a revolutionary technology that caused the stock price to skyrocket, even higher than when the weapons division was still in existence.

After all, Stark Industries' weapons division only serves the United States, while its new energy division serves the entire world.

Watching Stark Industries' stock price soar, those who sold their shares at the lowest point were practically ready to tear Tony apart. If the Evil Sword Immortal came to America to absorb their resentment, he would probably be overwhelmed by the intense negative emotions on the spot.

Now that Tony has voluntarily revealed his home address, the most dangerous source is not some terrorist organization, but these crazy stock market investors.

What are terrorist organizations?

This is American territory, after all. No matter how ruthless they are, their actions are subject to various restrictions.

But these stock market investors are completely different.

In this free country, everyone is proficient in a skill called American Iaijutsu, and all kinds of equipment can be easily obtained. Except for bulletproof vests, which are illegal, everything else is legal and compliant. As long as they don't do anything illegal, even the New York police can't do anything about it.

Du Mu chuckled: "Those stock market investors who lost everything already know where you live. They can drive a few hours to your door. Guess what they'll do then?"

Tony felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat.

Only after Du Mu pointed it out did he realize that his situation was indeed a little dangerous.

Back then, only a few stock market investors found his house and barged in, almost chopping off his little Tony to make soup.

Now that all shareholders know the address, I'm afraid I'll get chopped into mincemeat!

Tony wanted to move immediately, but now that he had already made his threat, and with media cameras everywhere, if he were caught on camera running away at the last minute, he would probably become a laughing stock across America that very day. For Tony, who has a strong sense of pride, that would be worse than being stabbed in the back.

After much deliberation, Tony could only grit his teeth and say, "Congratulations, you're hired!"

"Okay, boss."

And so, Du Mu once again became Tony's bodyguard and stayed at his seaside villa.

He acted as if he were one of the guests, and toured the underground laboratory with great interest.

Inside the laboratory, there were densely packed steel suits, at least forty sets, which looked just like a collection wall of a veteran model kit enthusiast.

However, these figurines are much more expensive than plastic models. Each suit of Iron Man armor is worth at least tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of US dollars. Only heavy spenders like Tony can afford to be so extravagant. If it were a free-to-play player like Peter, he probably couldn't even afford to build a mechanical arm.

These are all new suits of armor developed by Tony after the Battle of New York. Each suit has unique functions and roles to deal with various extreme situations.

The latest Mark 42 is said to have an adaptive active navigation system that can automatically fly to the target to complete the assembly, allowing Tony to transform anytime, anywhere, and no longer have to worry about not having Iron Man armor to fight back when suddenly attacked.

At this moment, Du Mu's attention was drawn to a huge mechanical arm on the worktable.

He asked curiously, "What is this?"

Tony didn't even look up, casually explaining, "The anti-Hulk armor is a heavy armor that Banner and I designed together. It's over three meters tall and is a special piece of equipment specifically designed to deal with the Hulk going out of control. It's still in the testing phase."

Du Mu raised an eyebrow. This practice of preparing contingency plans for teammates in advance instantly reminded him of a Gotham billionaire suffering from throat cancer.

"Tony, you wouldn't have prepared a whole contingency plan for other Avengers going out of control, would you?"

"How is that possible?"

Tony was speechless. Didn't they know who the Avengers were?

Natasha and Clint are indeed top-notch in skill, but they are still within the realm of humans. Their output relies entirely on firearms and bows and arrows, so even if they really lose control, they won't cause much of a stir.

Needless to say, even if Tony loses control, the other party probably won't.

As for Thor, if he really loses control, all of them combined wouldn't be enough to defeat him, and all the plans they had prepared would be in vain.

If it weren't for the Hulk's unique nature and Banner's request, Tony wouldn't have even bothered preparing the Hulkbuster armor.

After all, who would have the time to imagine their teammates going crazy?

Du Mu shook his head regretfully: "What a pity. I wanted to see you beat up the Avengers, or get beaten up by them. That would have been really exciting."

Tony:

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Jarvis, draft an anti-Du Mu contingency plan for me!

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