A Marine Admiral in the Marvel Universe

Cao Gui shrugged: "He is indeed that kind of person, but he is also a genius with three doctoral degrees. Don't underestimate him."

"And what about the person who fought him?"

"Obadai, an old man with hair growing backwards, is not worth paying attention to."

“Oh… Stark Steel Armor, Osborn Lifeguard Armor… It’s like the world has suddenly changed.” Beth held Cao Gui’s hand, somewhat worried.

Cao Gui nodded slightly. The great chaos had indeed begun, but... it was also becoming interesting.

……

"Regarding the incident that occurred in Times Square last night, we have confirmed that it was indeed caused by a robot malfunction."

On a press conference stage, Colonel Rhodes smiled and spoke in a calm, unhurried tone, as if he were simply stating a simple matter.

Inside a hotel room, Pepper Potts was helping Tony get dressed and tie his tie.

“Pepper, I really don’t understand why this had to be hidden?” Tony tilted his head back, making it easier for Pepper to help him.

"Shouldn't the great Tony Stark be in the spotlight, admired and hailed by millions? That's what makes Tony Stark great."

Tony said that defeating Obadiah and regaining the entire Stark Industries had roused him from his previous despondency.

“Tony, this is an order from the Department of Defense, we should obey it,” Pepper Potts said speechlessly.

“Okay, okay.” Tony shrugged, then picked up a newspaper from the side.

"However... the title 'Iron Man' sounds pretty good, although it's not quite right, since I'm using gold-titanium alloy, but the name is indeed... well, really good."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but smile.

Tony Stark is someone who is admired and revered by everyone. If he shows up hiding in his armor... then what's the point of having this armor?

At that moment, Colonel Rhodes pushed open the door and walked in: "Tony, I've prepared a speech for you."

“Oh, thank you, Rod.” Tony took a look:

Wow~ I was in Las Vegas last night?!

“Yes.” Colonel Rhodes chuckled. “You were gambling in Las Vegas at the time. We have casino surveillance footage and gambler testimonies.”

"Bullshit...you're the real gambler..." Tony Stark's face darkened.

"Why don't you give me something better? Like, something like the one where Pepper and I swim together on the top floor of the Venetian Hotel."

As he spoke, he smiled gently at Pepper, who was still busy at work. During the Obama incident, he realized the kindness and courage of the people around him.

"That doesn't fit your image as a lecherous old man." Colonel Rhodes curled his lip, mercilessly exposing Tony Stark's true colors.

"Shit!"

“You’re the old pervert… Even if I used to be, I’ve changed now, I want to be a good person!” Tony Stark was about to retort, but meeting Pepper and Rhodes’ gazes, he couldn’t deny it.

"Then go tell the audience and see if they believe it." Rhodes spread his hands and chuckled strangely.

"Damn it, you've got a really sharp tongue today," Tony Stark said through gritted teeth, angrily pointing at him repeatedly.

That's outrageous!

"Okay, okay, Tony," Pepper quickly pressed down on his shoulder, carefully tidying up his mustache.

“Tony, don’t mind what Rhodes says. Say whatever you want.”

“Yes, I’m Stark, I can say whatever I want.” Tony nodded, almost getting influenced by his friend.

A moment later, Pepper clapped her hands: "Okay, done, Mr. Stark, now you're the most handsome man in the world."

"Haha, let's go to the press conference!"

"Ahem, wait a minute." General Rhodes coughed lightly, clenching his fist. "Pepper, there are some things I'd like to discuss with Tony alone."

"This..." Little Chili looked puzzled.

“No need. Pepper is my closest person. Just tell me what’s on your mind,” Tony said.

"About palladium!"

“Pepper, you need to go out for a bit.” Tony Stark’s expression changed in an instant.

Little Chili looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression, nodded, and left the room.

"Rhodes, what are you trying to say?" Tony asked seriously.

Palladium is a strategic resource, not to mention he has a palladium-fueled reactor hanging on his chest.

Colonel Rhodes pulled out a mirror and showed it to Tony's neck:

"You have been poisoned by palladium, sir."

Through the reflection in the lens, Tony could clearly see the dark brown lines on his neck.

Tony Stark's expression changed slightly. As a top scientist, he certainly knew this, but... he didn't want to give up the Iron Man armor, nor did he want the tiny shrapnel in his chest to enter his heart.

“I know, I’ll handle it,” Tony said seriously.

But Rod pulled out a pink medicine and sucked it into a syringe.

"What is this?" Tony involuntarily took a step back.

“Lithium dioxide can effectively relieve your symptoms. Give me your hand,” Colonel Rhodes said with a smile.

“This…” Tony hesitated, but Colonel Rhodes pulled his arm over, rolled up his sleeve, and inserted the needle directly.

"Alright, let's continue the press conference." Colonel Rhodes patted him on the shoulder.

“Okay… don’t tell Pepper about this,” Tony said seriously.

"of course."

……

clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap...

As Tony Stark walked out, a series of applause erupted.

"Mr. Stark will now issue a statement, but he will not answer any questions. We ask for your cooperation."

Pepper Potts stood on the podium and spoke slowly, handing the podium to Tony Stark.

"Uh... hello everyone, long time no see, ever since I announced the closure of the Armaments Department." Tony pulled out a piece of paper and smiled.

"So, I'll just read from the script. There's a rumor that I'm fighting in Times Square..."

“Excuse me, Mr. Stark.” A beautiful reporter interrupted her. Tony Stark raised an eyebrow, not angry. This was a woman he had slept with before.

"I can guess what you're going to say next: that the Iron Man named Tony isn't you, but someone with the same name as you, and that you were probably somewhere having fun back then, right?"

“Mr. Stark, do you think we’d believe that? Aren’t you just taking advantage of us honest people?”

The beautiful reporter asked loudly and righteously.

“Uh…that sounds a bit far-fetched, but as a journalist, your courage to question the truth is a very good quality. However, you shouldn’t label me as some kind of superhero; that’s wrong,” Tony said slowly, choosing his words carefully.

"I didn't say you're a superhero, Norman Osborn is, you're not," the beautiful reporter chuckled, crossing her legs and speaking languidly, showing no mercy.

"Oh, really?" Tony was a little stunned, and felt inexplicably unwell.

"Ahem, you're right, I'm definitely not a hero..."

"Tony, please read from the prepared speech," Pepper couldn't help but whisper in his ear, urging him on.

"Pepper, I don't think I'm feeling well."

"Well... let's finish reading the script before we go to the hospital."

“Okay.” Tony Stark took a deep breath, picked up his notes, and was about to speak, but he didn’t notice that everyone in the audience stared wide-eyed, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

At the same time, Tony Stark's gaze sharpened, and he uttered those words:

"Now let's get this straight. The truth is, I am steel... Waaaaah...!?"

Tony: "Meow meow meow?"

What happened?

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Chapter 210 That damn Nick Fury!

"God, do you see this?"

"This is it!"

"Tony Stark has become a woman!"

Oh my god!

"I really can't believe it, he just... just... in front of everyone, suddenly turned from a man into a woman?"

"This is absolutely incredible!"

"Yes, yes, how did he do that? I'm starting to wonder if my wife is even a man... God, it's unbelievable."

"Yeah, if my wife were also a man, how... cough cough, I mean it's amazing."

"Yes, we invited a renowned gender expert to explain to us the process of researching this matter..."

Snapped!

The remote control flew out and hit the wall-mounted TV with an LCD screen. Instantly, the entire LCD screen became blurry, but the sound continued to ring, incredibly noisy.

On the sofa, a beautiful, mature woman with long, flowing hair lay back, her pretty face covered in frost.

Even so, her elegant demeanor and flawless skin, along with her curvaceous figure encased in a pale yellow nightgown, made it impossible not to linger one's gaze on her.

"Tony...Tony, I'm home." Pepper walked in from outside.

Tony, who was lying on the sofa… Tonyi Stark suddenly perked up, her eyes sparkling with hope, and quickly asked, “Pepper, what did the doctor say?”

Her voice was clear and slightly magnetic, with a touch of sexiness within its gentleness—a classic mature woman's voice.

Little Chili hesitated for a moment, then took out a stack of medical reports from her bag:

“Tony, the doctor said that your body is completely female, in every way, and has no male characteristics at all. There is no way you can turn back into a man.”

Toni Stark slowly flipped through the stack of medical reports, and after a long while... she slammed them to the ground with a "thud," her chest heaving rapidly, her anger reaching its peak.