As it turned out, the price for being a middle schooler was always paid. The so-called cool act only lasted three seconds.
The two of them had made a temporary decision to go to the Middle East together to eliminate the terrorists.
However, the means of transportation was a big problem. Tony had a private jet.
But his plane was too high-profile, and this matter needed to be kept secret.
A Quinjet? Tony could even build one himself, but time wasn't on their side.
They had to hurry, as the terrorists were still looting a small town near Kamar-Taj.
So, Qin Xiao set his sights on S.H.I.E.L.D. once again.
Tony currently required secrecy regarding his armor, so the two of them naturally couldn't go through normal channels.
Thus, two shadows appeared at the entrance of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Los Angeles branch late at night.
This wasn't headquarters, nor was it a secret base with important supplies.
Moreover, it was within the United States, so the security wasn't very tight.
Under the powerful intelligent security system, there weren't even any guards at night.
Qin Xiao crept forward, taking out his ID.
He confirmed with Tony in a low voice.
"Are you sure you can erase the visitor logs and surveillance here? This is my work ID. I'm not afraid of them causing trouble, but I don't want to lose my regular salary."
Only after Tony gave an OK gesture did Qin Xiao take the ID in his hand and lightly press it against the sensor on the gate.
"Beep! Insufficient permissions!"
Several red lights flashed on the sensor, and a light electronic voice sounded.
"How is that possible?"
Qin Xiao tried twice more, but it still showed insufficient permissions.
"Let me try!"
Tony took Qin Xiao's credentials. "Intern agent, alright, cute little rookie, let me give it a shot!"
"Beep!"
Tony sighed and handed the credentials back to Qin Xiao, asking,
"Have you been here before?"
"No!"
Qin Xiao shook his head, looking bewildered.
"I only found out about this place from Natasha!"
"Congratulations, you've found a good job!"
Tony looked at Qin Xiao with disdain. The armor's arm opened, and Tony took out a card connected to wires and stuck it on.
"Fortunately, I was prepared. Jarvis, let this intern show that mysterious intelligence department what we're made of!"
S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Washington headquarters might have a rudimentary AI that could slightly compare to Jarvis, but this branch… Heh!
In Qin Xiao's mind, he was sending greetings to Nick Fury's ancestors.
Within ten seconds, Jarvis had bypassed the security system.
Furthermore, he gained direct control of the unassuming small building on the outskirts of Los Angeles through the network on the security system.
To facilitate rapid deployment of agents during missions, each S.H.I.E.L.D. division was equipped with a Quinjet.
Today, Tony and Qin Xiao were fortunate; no one was using it for a mission.
They crept along the fire escape to the roof.
Two minutes later, a Quinjet soared into the sky, heading directly to Tony's home in Malibu Beach.
After changing into their armor, the two of them flew across the Pacific Ocean towards the Middle East.
"You know, during World War II, my father flew a plane with Captain America through enemy territory, directly into the enemy's rear, completing a rescue mission."
"I never thought I'd be flying a plane with another super soldier to fight terrorists!"
"But my father was just a pilot. This time, it's different. I have this!"
Tony tapped his armor.
"Tony, you actually have many ways to deal with these terrorists. If you intended to build the armor in Afghanistan to escape, then why now? Just to eliminate the Ten Rings?"
Tony was silent for a long moment before speaking slowly.
"My father once told me that to achieve peace, you must hold the biggest stick. That was my philosophy for making weapons, but ever since the missile bearing the Stark name exploded beside me in Afghanistan…"
"Sigh!~~~"
Tony let out a long sigh.
In a way, the early Iron Man and Black Widow were both atoning for their pasts.
This atonement would gradually transform into a sense of responsibility in the later stages of the Avengers.
Especially after the Battle of New York, when the Avengers took on the responsibility for the world's safety.
They began to slowly transform.
"Tony, do you know why Nick Fury forced me to join the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division? Damn it, curse that name!"
"It's because he has a plan, the Avengers Initiative, to form a team of members with extraordinary abilities, who will stand up when the world needs them."
Qin Xiao stared directly at Tony after he finished speaking.
"A good idea. I don't know Nick Fury, but I do know that whether it's the CIA, the KGB, or MI5, no matter what their initial intentions were?"
"In the end, everyone becomes a political tool, to varying degrees!"
"Where there's a need for someone to stand up, I'll be there in my armor, but I don't want to be a sword in someone else's hand!"
Agreeing with the Avengers Initiative, but disagreeing with S.H.I.E.L.D., that was Iron Man's view.
"Exactly! Tony! That's what I mean! We don't want to be a stick in someone else's hand; we hold the stick ourselves!"
Qin Xiao turned to Tony Stark and said.
This time, Tony lowered his head and pondered for a long time.
He suddenly raised his head and said to Qin Xiao.
"Like today?"
"Yes! Just like today!"
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