Marvel: Wonka's Chocolate Factory

Pepper Potts suddenly heard the noise and Tony's words. She knew that this $10,000 chocolate must have some special effect, and she was worried that something had happened to Tony.

She quickly asked, "What's wrong, Tony? What happened? Are you alright?"

Tony simply replied softly, "Don't worry, Pepper, I'm fine."

He suspected that the chocolate he had just eaten was causing him to hallucinate.

Otherwise, as a genius scientist who only believes in himself, Tony would not actually be able to understand the situation at hand.

Howard Stark and Maria Stark were looking at him with strange expressions from about three meters away.

Tony was familiar with that look in his eyes; it was a look of nostalgia, but also of regret.

Tony couldn't help but mutter, "OMG OMG!!"

He began by asking, "Jarvis, have you detected anything unusual in the lab?"

"Without you, sir, everything in the lab is as usual."

But the two ghostly figures were right there, and Tony didn't think there was something wrong with his eyes.

"Incredible, absolutely perfect. If the public knew that the Tottoland Group's new product also had hallucinogenic effects, they would definitely protest until the company went bankrupt."

"Tony, maybe we're not hallucinating. It's a miracle that brought us together again."

Howard spoke, and his voice was very similar to Tony's, as if they were cut from the same mold.

Tony recognized the voice all too well; it was the voice he used to dislike but could only hear on videotapes.

Tony froze, suddenly feeling a bit dazed, and realized that he seemed to be a little drunk.

He secretly rejoiced: But this is just right, I can have a little more time to relax today, which is not a bad thing.

Busy with work every day, spending most of his time in the lab, Tony felt he could relax a bit.

Especially when he saw Maria's lifelike body, Tony recognized the clothes she was wearing. It was the outfit his mother had worn when she took him on a picnic for his birthday.

But later he completely lost his beloved mother.

"Seriously, I really have no idea what to do."

After he finished speaking, Tony's eyes reddened, and there were faint glimmers of tears.

He shook his head slightly, then suddenly stepped forward and hugged Maria Stark tightly.

"My child, I miss you so much, and I'm so, so sorry. It's all my fault for leaving you all alone. You've had a tough time all these years!"

Maria hugged Tony tightly, her voice filled with guilt and deep love for her child.

Tony's body was frozen. He had originally thought it was just an illusion, a phantom used to relieve his regrets and alleviate his longing.

Even if this is all that can be done, it is enough to make him truly accept Willy Wonka.

The result was actually real; it even had a realistic tactile feel!

After a full 17 years, I was still able to enjoy my mother's hug.

A real, tangible, and incredibly warm embrace. One embrace made Tony completely believe in the reality of what he was seeing. He burst into tears!

At this moment, Tony completely shed his pretense; he was simply a child who lacked love and missed his mother.

He said, his voice trembling with tears:

"How did you manage this? You've been dead for 17 years. I'm sorry, I was too selfish, causing your souls to be restless even in death."

Maria didn't say anything, but gently patted Tony's back, as if comforting a crying boy.

Howard, deeply moved, answered his son's question.

"Because we died a violent death, we went to hell; and because of that violent death, we can't be reincarnated yet. Luckily, I was taken in by a hell lord. Of course, it's because that hell lord took a liking to my brilliant mind, that's beyond doubt!"

"Just today, that lord of hell told us that someone has established a portal between hell and the mortal world. And your son paid for three minutes of that portal."

"So, after 17 years of separation by death, we are fortunate to meet again."

Tony keenly discerned several key words from his father's words: violent death, three minutes, and cost.

"Dad, I'm so sorry to have reminded you of that car accident. Three minutes will be up soon. Don't worry, I can pay more. I'll do everything I can to ensure you can wait for the next life in this one. I promise!"

Three minutes were almost up, and Howard and Maria's figures were starting to look somewhat unreal. The hand patting Tony's back gradually loosened its grip.

"Seeing my little Tony grow up so healthy and handsome makes me completely content. And you've inherited the best qualities of both your father and me; Mom is so proud of your achievements!"

Tony felt immense satisfaction upon hearing Maria's words; receiving his mother's praise 17 years later reminded him of those days.

Howard suddenly paused, realizing there wasn't enough time, and immediately said, "That hell lord has been good to us, but don't contact us too frequently; after all, it's hell."

"And who told you it was a car accident? Your mother and I were killed by a killer with a metal arm. The car accident was just a cover."

Upon hearing this, Tony immediately looked at his father in astonishment, his immense joy at seeing his parents again instantly swallowed by overwhelming anger.

The more joy I felt just moments ago, the more anger and guilt I feel now.

His parents were murdered, and the incident was staged as a car accident!

What on earth has he been doing all these years?!

Howard and Maria had already turned into starlight and vanished, leaving only a cold-faced Tony Stark in the laboratory.

He couldn't wait a moment longer; he wanted to catch the murderer immediately and personally cut off his head to avenge his parents.

After answering Pepper's question, Tony had already cut off the lab's connection to the outside world.

He only allowed Jarvis to open the communication channel after his parents returned to hell.

"Pepper, talk to Tottoland. I need to visit Willy Wonka in person. Make the arrangements as soon as possible."

"The reason is that I have made a breakthrough in the miniaturization of nuclear fusion, and Stark Industries wants to cooperate with the Totland Group in the energy sector."

Pepper was completely baffled. She thought Tony had gone mad; otherwise, why would he give such an order?

She asked, still uneasy, "Tony, are you sure?"

"Yes, Pepper, I'm absolutely sure. This is very important, especially for me personally."

Hearing Tony say that, Pepper understood.

She immediately prepared to leave: "Tony, what you need to do now is tidy up your appearance. I'll contact the Tortland Group right away."