Marvel Start With Reality Stone - Chapter 59
“The precursor to S.H.I.E.L.D. originated from the World War II era S.S.R., the Strategic Scientific Reserve.”
“It was later changed to ‘Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate.'”
“Finally changed to ‘Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division.'”
“I refer to it simply as — S.H.I.E.L.D.!”
“And your father, Howard Stark, was one of its founders!”
They were ignoring the surprised look in Tony’s eyes, which seemed to have guessed it already.
Qi Jun stood from a neutral perspective, objectively telling Tony Stark what he wanted to know.
“In fact, Howard Stark was absolutely a super genius!”
“Back in the World War II era, he had already developed an anti-gravity car that could hover for up to half a minute.”
“Don’t deny your father’s talent; even Captain America’s vibranium shield was personally crafted by your dad, definitely the hardest weapon on Earth!”
“If it weren’t for the limitations of his era and his early assassination, the moniker ‘Iron Man’ would have had nothing to do with you!”
Seeing Tony Stark’s unconvinced look, Qi Jun didn’t care because it was simply the truth!
If Howard Stark had had enough resources in Howard Stark’s era, the Arc Reactor technology would have been widespread much earlier, rather than a playboy strutting around with an initial palladium core reactor.
Of course, that’s not to say Tony Stark isn’t wise.
In fact, his prowess in the field of physics and mechanics is absolutely the best on Earth!
Just think, from the emergence of Iron Man to the “I Love You 3000” snap in ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ in just fifteen years, the Mark suits iterated up to Mark 85.
He even developed technologies involving nanotechnology! Space travel! And time travel, a true giant in the field of physics!
Of course, this doesn’t stop Qi Jun from despising the current playboy – Tony Stark.
“S.H.I.E.L.D.”
“This was originally an intelligence agency of the United States federal government.”
“After several global emergencies, the major nations saw the benefits of having such an organization.”
“Therefore, it transformed, and S.H.I.E.L.D. became an agency under the United Nations Security Council, capable of enforcing law globally!”
“Oh, right, except in the ancient Eastern countries, even in the broader Asian region, S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn’t have reach! Over there, they have their corresponding agencies!”
(Okay, censorship warning, moving on quickly, not saying more.)
“Here, speaking from a personal perspective, I must warn you, don’t think S.H.I.E.L.D. is any good!”
“Nor should you think that because your dad contributed to it, you should feel any obligation towards it.”
“You should know, if it weren’t for this, your father wouldn’t have been too busy to spend time with you!”
“He wouldn’t have been assassinated because of it either!”
“S.H.I.E.L.D., from beginning to end, is an intelligence agency!”
“I need you to ensure that no information about me leaks from you to S.H.I.E.L.D.!”
Seeing Tony Stark’s dismissive expression, Qi Jun ultimately couldn’t resist giving him a gentle warning.
Of course, the main reason was that Qi Jun didn’t want any information about himself to become known to S.H.I.E.L.D.
After all, if S.H.I.E.L.D. knows, then it’s as if HYDRA knows.
And if HYDRA knows, then the whole world knows.
Unfortunately, sometimes, information isn’t absolutely secret!
Even HYDRA sometimes needs to share some things.
Otherwise, would you think that no organizations have discovered HYDRA in this world?
Qi Jun would bet that, at least in the ancient Eastern countries, HYDRA’s secrets cannot be completely hidden!
As for how HYDRA keeps these secrets, Qi Jun said He doesn’t want to know at all!
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“No problem!”
“I promise!”
Seeing how severe Qi Jun was, Tony Stark naturally wouldn’t take it lightly.
“JARVIS!”
“Delete all data related to Qi Jun!”
“Sorry, I’m still not very good at pronouncing Chinese names.”
Unusually, Tony Stark even showed a slight embarrassment to Qi Jun!
If some reporters from the shock department saw this, would it become Shock? The high and mighty Stark, embarrassed because of this!
Of course, Qi Jun knew that this was the inevitable result of equal status, even overwhelming strength.
“It’s okay, I know your customs.”
“You can just call me ‘Qi Jun,’ no need to distinguish between surname and given name.”
Qi Jun also responded amicably, even letting Tony directly use his full name.
After all, ‘Jun Qi’ sounded even more awkward!
“Okay, Qi Jun!”
Sure enough, this time, Tony Stark pronounced it much more smoothly.
“By the way, Qi Jun.”
“You’re making me cautious of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
“Is it because there’s something inside S.H.I.E.L.D. similar to what’s in Stark Industries?”
Tony Stark’s eyes twinkled with insight, deducing something from just a few words.
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“You’re brilliant, Tony!”
Qi Jun said this for the second time.
But Tony Stark just rolled his eyes and even turned his head away, not wanting to look at him.
Come on, you just said you weren’t as bright as
Your dad, and now you’re calling yourself brilliant again?
Where’s your consistency?
Of course, Qi Jun didn’t care about this either, even happily watching him sulk.
“Hmm?”
“Showing his temper?”
“That’s not something just anyone can provoke Tony Stark to do.”
“This indicates that Tony Stark, deep down, actually trusts Qi Jun—at least to some extent!”
“You must understand, even someone as powerful as Thor gets constantly challenged by Tony Stark.”
“Tony Stark does not easily warm up to someone just because they are powerful.”
“But!”
“I’ve already answered the question you had earlier.”
“If you want to know more, you’ll need to pay extra!”
“Now!”
“You need to address the request I’ve made!”
Looking at Tony Stark, Qi Jun spoke with a stern face.
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