I've decided it's you!
The cave where Tony is located in the Ahan region.
"The situation is not good. Those kidnappers have been pressing us harder and harder these past two days! Tony, I feel you need to fill that missile casing with some material to make it more deceptive!"
Ethan offered a reminder as he helped Tony assemble the Mark prototype.
"The longer we can deceive them, the more time we'll have!"
Tony shook his head and refused.
"We've reached the final stage, Ethan. Tighten that screw, then run the final driver on the computer, and we can get out of this hellhole!"
Tony said confidently:
"Trust me! This big guy will protect our safety!"
Beneath the steel shell lies Tony Stark's face, noticeably thinner!
His eyes also sunken, making them appear even deeper, and the thick dark circles under his eyes proved that he had been staying up all night for some time now!
I can't avoid staying up late; there's simply not enough time during the day!
Hearing that there was a possibility of escape, Ethan's face showed little joy.
His family members had all died in the war, and even if he escaped, he felt that life would be meaningless.
That was the more tragic reality that awaited us after leaving the darkness and being illuminated by the light.
Then, Ethan hesitated again:
"Tony, is this steel can really as strong as you say? What if it can't even withstand the last anti-tank shot?"
Ethan shook his head:
"You survived before because you were hit from the side, with only a few insignificant shrapnel fragments hitting you!"
"If you get hit head-on, even if you're in your own private hospital, I don't think you're going to be saved, let alone in a godforsaken place like this."
Tony ignored Ethan's discouraging words, his eyes fixed intently on the final prototype Mark armor.
"Don't worry! This little thing in my heart can keep me alive for a long time, and it can also keep this big guy alive for fifteen minutes!"
"It won't take fifteen minutes, I can wipe out those bastards in five minutes!"
"Ethan, do me a favor, help me assemble these things onto me!"
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...
Meanwhile, dozens of miles away from the cave, a long convoy was speeding towards it and would surround the cave in less than ten minutes.
That was a convoy belonging to the Ten Commandments, led by the third leader of the Ten Commandments, nicknamed the Sand King!
The kidnapping organization leader, Ben, stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief!
He had completely blocked the news, so how did the Ten Commandments gang still manage to arrive?
He wasn't stupid; he quickly realized that someone inside had leaked the information!
However, at such a critical juncture, there was no time to find traitors and clean house.
He ordered that Tony Stark be brought here first!
The Ten Commandments Gang came with overwhelming force, and I didn't intend to bite the bullet and fight back; that would be suicide.
Bringing Tony Stark here means either sending him to surrender or running away with him. It's a choice between two paths, and it's up to Ben to decide.
But soon, his men reported that Tony Stark's iron gate was locked from the inside and could not be opened!
Ben's eyes widened instantly!
How dare Tony Stark defy him?
A sense of foreboding was rising in his heart.
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...
"Bang bang bang!"
"Open the door! Open the door right now! Tony Stark! Ethan! Do you want to die?"
Angry roars and shouts in several languages came from outside the door, and the iron gate was being pounded on and was about to collapse!
As the iron gate was smashed open, the explosion of the homemade detonator temporarily halted the kidnappers' offensive!
The remaining kidnappers were somewhat timid and hesitant to make any rash moves under the threat of detonators.
Ethan glanced at the progress bar, realized he was still a little short, gritted his teeth, picked up his rifle, and charged out.
I'll go buy you some time!
"Ethan! Come back! Don't go and die, it'll be over soon, I'll take you out in a bit!"
Stark roared, trying to stop Ethan, but to no avail.
He can barely move now because he's completely sealed inside the Mark prototype!
To ensure safety, this steel can was welded very tightly!
"Ethan…"
Tony Stark gritted his teeth, deeply hating his own powerlessness and worthlessness.
When the gunfire of resistance began to fade rapidly until it ceased, Tony Stark's withered face and eye sockets turned blood red!
Tears, too, fell uncontrollably.
A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken.
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...
Just as Tony Stark gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot, waiting for the Mark prototype to start, a figure silently descended upon the scene.
"I'm not too late."
Clark glanced at Ethan, who was lying on the ground, half-reclined, coughing up blood and riddled with bullets. He was clearly not far from death.
Clark thought for a moment, then flicked his finger, and a life force energy bead landed on Ethan's body.
"The mutant students are missing a physics professor, and you're the one they've chosen."
Clark said softly.
There are quite a few teachers at St. Kent College.
However, there are not many professional mentors with sufficient knowledge who dare to teach mutant students.
Ethan is perfectly capable of handling this job.
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