"The predecessor of S.H.I.E.L.D. originated from the S.S.R. Strategic Scientific Reserve during World War II."
"Later it was changed to 'Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate'."
"Finally, it was changed to 'Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division'."
"I shorten it to — S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
"And your father, Howard Stark, was one of its founders!"
Ignoring Tony Stark, who looked surprised but also as if he had already guessed it.
Michael stood from a neutral perspective, trying to objectively tell Tony Stark what he wanted to know.
"In fact, Howard Stark was an absolute genius!"
"As early as World War II, he had already developed an anti-gravity car that could hover in the air for half a minute."
"Don't deny your old man's talent. Even Captain America's Vibranium shield was personally crafted by your old man, absolutely the hardest weapon on Earth!"
"If it weren't for the limitations of the era and his early assassination, the title Iron Man would have nothing to do with you!"
Seeing Tony Stark's unconvinced look, Michael didn't care, because it was already a fact!
If, in Howard Stark's era, there had been enough material support, Arc Reactors would have been flying everywhere, and there would be no need for a playboy to swagger around all day with a first-generation palladium Arc Reactor.
Of course, this doesn't mean Tony Stark isn't smart.
In fact, his talent in the field of physical mechanics is absolutely number one on Earth!
Just think, from the appearance of Iron Man to the 'I love you 3000' snap in avengers: endgame, in a mere fifteen years, the Mark Armor iterated to Mark 85.
He even researched technologies such as nanotech applications, space aerospace, and time travel. He is an absolute master in the field of physics!
Of course, this doesn't stop Michael from looking down on this current playboy, Tony Stark.
"S.H.I.E.L.D."
"This was originally an intelligence agency of the American Federation."
"Later, after several global emergencies, major countries saw the benefits of this organization's existence."
"So, with a transformation, S.H.I.E.L.D. became a violent intelligence agency under the World Security Council that could enforce laws globally!"
"Oh, right, with the exception of the Ancient Eastern Country. In fact, in the pan-Asian region, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s reach doesn't extend! There, they have their own corresponding organizations!"
(Alright, censorship warning, glossing over it, not saying much.)
"Here, from a personal perspective, I want to warn you, don't think S.H.I.E.L.D. is anything good!"
"And don't think that because your old man had a hand in S.H.I.E.L.D., you should have any special regard for it."
"You know, if it weren't for this, your old man wouldn't have been too busy to spend time with you!"
"Nor would he have been assassinated and brutally murdered because of this!"
"S.H.I.E.L.D., from beginning to end, it is an intelligence agency!"
"I need you to guarantee that not a single piece of information about me will flow from you to S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Seeing Tony Stark's nonchalant expression, Michael finally couldn't hold back and gave him a gentle warning.
Of course, the main reason was that Michael didn't want any information about himself to be known by S.H.I.E.L.D..
After all, if S.H.I.E.L.D. knew, then Hydra S.H.I.E.L.D. knew.
And if Hydra S.H.I.E.L.D. knew, then the entire HYDRA knew.
If the entire HYDRA knew, then the whole World knew.
No way, sometimes, information like this has no absolute secret!
Even HYDRA, sometimes, needs to share some things.
Otherwise, would they really think there are no organizations in this World that have discovered HYDRA?
Michael would bet that at least in the Ancient Eastern Country, HYDRA's secret absolutely couldn't be hidden!
As for how HYDRA managed to keep this secret, Michael said: he didn't want to know at all!
..."No problem!"
"I guarantee it!"
Seeing Michael's serious demeanor, Tony Stark naturally wouldn't be perfunctory.
"Jarvis!"
"Delete all information about Michael!"
"Sorry, your Chinese names, I'm not very used to saying them."
Rarely, Tang Tang Tony Stark actually showed a hint of embarrassment towards Michael!
If certain reporters from the Shocking News Department saw it, would it become: Shocking! The high and mighty Stark, because of this matter, was actually embarrassed!
Of course, Michael knew that this was the inevitable result of equal status, or even overwhelming strength.
"It's okay, I know your customs."
"You can just call me 'Michael', there's no need to separate the given name and surname."
In response, Michael also had a friendly expression, even telling Tony to directly use his full name.
After all, 'Jun Qi' or whatever, sounded even more unbearable!
"Okay, Michael!"
Indeed, this time Tony Stark, it came out very smoothly.
"By the way, Michael."
"You're telling me to be so careful about S.H.I.E.L.D."
"Is it because, is it because there's something inside S.H.I.E.L.D. that's similar to Stark Industries?"
Tony Stark's eyes gleamed with wisdom. In just a few words, Tony Stark had already guessed something...
"You are very smart, Tony!"
Michael said this for the second time.
But Tony Stark rolled his eyes, even turning his head away, not wanting to look at him.
Please, you just said that he wasn't as smart as his old man Howard, and now you're turning around and saying he's smart again.
Where's your shame?
Of course, Michael didn't care about this, and even happily watched him throw a tantrum.
Huh?
A tantrum?
This isn't something just anyone could make Tony Stark do.
This shows that, deep down, Tony Stark actually trusts Michael, at least to some extent!
You have to understand, even someone as powerful as Thor was constantly being challenged by Tony Stark.
Tony Stark wouldn't develop a good impression of someone just because they were strong.
"But!"
"I've already answered what you asked before."
"If you want to know more, please pay another fee!"
"Now!"
"You need to fulfill the request I've made!"
Looking at Tony Stark, Michael said with a serious expression.