Marvel: Wonka's Chocolate Factory

Tony re-established contact with Obadiah's Iron Monger and the Iron Man legion en route. He remotely directed them to land at the Chocolate Plantation.

Without Tony's command, the Iron Man Legion was like a swarm of headless flies, seemingly just a step away from the Chocolate Factory, yet never quite reaching it.

These Iron Man suits didn't reach their destination until Tony re-established contact.

Tony approached a brand-new Mark III, removed his damaged armor, and put on the spare Mark III.

"Jarvis, check his body."

The Mark III's rudimentary medical system began scanning Tony's body.

Obadiah made the same choice as Tony, replacing his armor with a brand new Iron Monger suit.

General Ross arrived late along with the Iron Manor Legion. He breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the Chocolate Plantation intact and Tony able to move around normally.

Things haven't gotten to the worst yet; there might be a turning point!

General Ross ordered the armed helicopter squadron to land so he could quickly recover the military's equipment.

He didn't care whether Banner was involved in the experiment or not; as long as it was related to a military laboratory, the product belonged to the military.

In the military's domineering mindset, since an accident caused Banner to turn into the Hulk, then Banner was no longer an American citizen, but an experimental subject.

General Ross acknowledged that compensation was due to unforeseen circumstances during the experiment, and that the compensation should be paid to Banner's parents. As for Banner himself, well, experimental subjects have no human rights.

If we can successfully retrieve the Hulk, there might be even greater possibilities.

"Mr. Willy Wonka, have I disturbed the banquet?"

General Ross asked a pointless question, as was customary.

Willy Wonka was puzzled. How could America have fallen so low that even a blind man could become a general?

Are so many fully armed people standing outside the manor a regular feature of the banquet?

General Ross chuckled awkwardly. Given Willy Wonka's attitude, it seemed unrealistic to expect him to be persuaded with mere words.

He glanced at Tony and Obadiah, wanting them to join him in bolstering his forces. With Stark Industries on his side, the chances of success would be much greater.

Ok?

General Ross saw Obadiah eating cake with Frank! Tony and Robert were also actively interacting (exchanging embarrassing stories).

General Ross was shocked. It was all over. It turned out that he was the outsider.

Oh, and there's Colonel Carl. As Frank's son, he'll definitely have some influence with Willy Wonka.

Where's Karl? I just saw him in the crowd, how come he disappeared in the blink of an eye?

"General Ross, if your eyes are bothering you, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. The doctor on duty at the manor is off today, and I don't have any medicine or eye drops here."

Upon hearing this, General Ross's eyes did seem a little dry, and he blinked hard.

"Mr. Willy Wonka, you are an outstanding American citizen, and I will apply for the highest honors for you. All losses you have suffered will be fully compensated."

"What kind of monster is it?"

Willy Wonka did not answer General Ross, but instead took his arm and walked towards the helicopter landing site.

"America has complete laws, and this is my territory. General Ross, you barged into my house without warning. If I don't produce some monster, are you planning to arrest me as well?"

"I'm just a conscientious businessman, and now I'm even training talent for the military. General Ross, your actions are disheartening!"

Oh no, Willy Wonka wants to keep the experiment all to himself!

They were both cunning foxes; before Willy Wonka could even finish speaking, General Ross already knew what he was up to.

They really don't take the army seriously, and they don't take themselves, as generals, seriously at all!

General Ross's eyes instinctively turned fierce, but when he looked into Willy Wonka's calm, emotionless eyes, he felt a shiver run through him.

This guy really doesn't take himself seriously!

"Mr. Willy Wonka, such a huge blunder has caused such serious loss of life and property. If the experimental subjects are lost in the end, I won't be able to explain it."

"Thadeus Ross, your mistake has caused me so much trouble, and I haven't even asked you for an explanation yet, and you want me to explain it to you!"

"Is this your idea? Or the Pentagon's? Or do you think I detained that monster? Have you lost your mind?!"

"You've even brought your experimental subjects to my manor, Thaddeus Ross! Don't I look like an experimental subject? Why don't you take me back to your lab? Maybe we can uncover the secret to my ability to make delicious chocolate!"

Tony chimed in at this point: "General Ross, that monster has vanished without a trace. Your priority now is to organize a search party, not to make things difficult for an excellent American taxpayer."

Tony's eyes lit up and he knew exactly what Willy Wonka was thinking: he wanted to take it all for himself.

However, he still chose to cooperate with Willy Wonka to put pressure on General Ross. It's better for two people to share than three, and Tony wasn't exactly a generous person when it came to sharing.

What could General Ross say? Even if he was more than 50% certain that the experimental subjects were in Willy Wonka's hands, he was powerless to do anything about it.

Even ignoring the others in Totland, Willy Wonka alone could slice everyone in his team into mincemeat with just two slashes.

Tony and Obadiah currently possess at least fifty Iron Man suits, enough to easily obliterate their helicopter formation into fireworks.

The mighty American regular army is, surprisingly, the weakest force on American soil.

General Ross was furious for a moment, then decisively ordered a retreat.

Tony, with a smile on his face, returned to the group with Willy Wonka.

"Everyone, return to the banquet hall! The feast continues! These things are like the ups and downs in love; they always pass. Keep the music playing, keep dancing!"

Willy Wonka winked at Isabella and George, snapped his fingers, and the fireworks in the manor were lit again.

"Wow~ I'll join in the fun too!"

Seeing Willy Wonka's actions, Tony waved to Isabella and then controlled the Iron Man suits behind him to fire a volley into the air.

Fireworks and missiles filled the sky, creating a spectacular scene.

Back in the banquet hall, after Willy Wonka had once again brought the atmosphere to a climax, Tony gave Obadiah a look and then slowly walked towards Willy Wonka.

Obadiah, who was enjoying Thunder Chocolate, looked completely bewildered. He didn't understand what Tony meant by raising his eyebrows at him.

Could it be that there's a woman Tony has his eye on in the banquet hall?

Tony approached Willy Wonka: "What about that military experiment?"

Do I look like a guinea pig to you?