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Why is this new currency so easily replacing real money, becoming the currency sought after by the Atrium, the Nine Realms, and even the entire universe? Besides the energy it represents, the items it can be used to purchase are also crucial.
After all, if you want to buy something from a person or organization, and you cannot use force, all you can do is to exchange it according to the other party's requirements, or buy it according to the currency specified by the other party.
Spells, lifespans, technologies, products, equipment, dimensional materials.
The things that the new currency could buy were truly captivating. No one could restrain themselves. Especially regarding lifespan. As the shortest-lived species in the Nine Realms, humans' desire for longevity and resistance to death, like all other living things, were ingrained in their genes.
Those freaks who don't care about their own lives, and those who don't need to worry about their lifespan and health for the time being, can also use the new currency to buy items that suit their taste.
Compared to what real money can buy, the new currency is almost beyond common sense. The price of a single new currency on the black market is enough to fetch a astronomical price at auction. However, there is basically no demand for it.
Because the sources of the new currency, apart from Heberon, are only S.H.I.E.L.D., the country behind the Council, and the qualified giant companies recognized by it.
It was only recently that the new currency began to circulate in small quantities, and the amount of the new currency on the black market gradually increased, from rare to rare, and then from rare to relatively common. Although the amount in circulation is still scarce.
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Stark Tower.
Avengers Base.
"What do you mean when you say that this planet may need to undergo surgery in the future?" Nick Fury and others looked at Ina Sandra, who came back with Pepper Potts, in surprise, as if they were extremely shocked by a certain piece of information she mentioned.
They can understand performing surgery on humans and animals, but are they serious about performing surgery on a planet?
Even human surgery has its probabilities of success and failure. Operating on a planet is like demolishing a house! While humanity has entered the interstellar age, right? Especially since this planet is part of the Nine Realms, where should they move to if something goes wrong?
"Why perform surgery on a planet? Is there something wrong with our planet?" Stark and Dr. Banner were focused elsewhere. In their view, anything that required surgery was problematic. Luke wanted to perform surgery on this planet. Could it be that he had discovered some hidden disaster they hadn't yet discovered?
"Isn't this a bit too big? I think there may be some objections from the board of directors. Although I don't think Luke necessarily cares about their objections." Captain Steve was considering another side.
"According to Luke, this should be a good thing for life on this planet. And as the primary inhabitants, humans will benefit even more." Ina was already prepared to respond to these questions when she spoke. She knew these people were the core of the planet's defense, and if she embarked on a major project without informing them, it might cause some minor trouble.
Heberon didn't mind these minor inconveniences, but he still had to maintain his relationships. Besides, this wasn't a bad thing, and Luke hadn't intended to hide it from the beginning.
"What does he want to do? Transform this planet into a mechanical planet?" Stark smiled and said jokingly.
Then Stark saw the smile on Ina's face, and he couldn't help but panic. If this absurd thing happened to someone else, Stark and the others would definitely not believe it at all. Even he couldn't do it for the time being.
But if Luke were the one pulling the strings, then the level of trust would be off the charts. After all, even Stark and Banner, the only two people with access to Luke's research, couldn't keep up with the speed of his technological advancements. Or, in other words, they were already somewhat baffled by Luke's recent research.
Isn't it true that they want to transform this planet into a mechanical planet and then transform humans into mechanical life?
Stark and the others knew that Luke had long possessed mechanometics technology that could transform flesh and blood into mechanical creatures. Luke's technology was rapidly evolving, with rapid updates within the data dimension. Who knew how far he had advanced this technology now?
Although mechanical life is also good, Stark has no intention of becoming a robot himself. He currently still accepts and likes his human identity and feelings.
They had discussed similar issues before, but without converting all of them, converting part of the human race into other types of life would have a huge impact on the human foundation and ethnic stability.
"This is a bit too ridiculous." Although he knew that as long as Luke made up his mind, it would be useless even if all of them opposed it, Dr. Banner still shook his head, somewhat unwilling to accept this.
But Nick's expression remained relatively normal. Or rather, except in front of Luke and the others, he rarely showed any subtle expressions, leaving people to speculate about his inner thoughts. He was too deeply connected to Luke, and he knew Luke well enough to know that he wouldn't do anything extreme to this planet or humanity.
After all, there are all kinds of planets and civilizations in the starry sky, and humans and the Earth can also be found in the multiverse. Based on his understanding of Luke, there is no need for the other party to experiment with some dangerous technologies in his own home.
"Are you here to get ahead of others and leak the news so that we can be mentally prepared?" Nick asked Ina softly.
"Yes, it's hard to hide this kind of action from you. It's not a good idea to notify you and ask you to cooperate when the plan is actually implemented." Ina answered implicitly.
"Where is Stephen Strange? Do those wizards know?" Nick thought of another group of people.
Although the presence of Midgard is still very strong in the eyes of some dimensional demons, neither Dormammu nor Mephisto has the intention to break through the barrier and cause trouble on this planet and devour the world.
What a joke!
This is their base camp! Who would bomb their own core territory for fun?
Even if other demons really want to invade the atrium one day, they will probably have to face a righteous fight from the demons in the shareholder seats of the Energy Bank before they can find a way to break through the layers of barriers reinforced by the mages.
Does your sense of security increase significantly?
This also allowed Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, to spend plenty of time traveling without having to worry too much about the safety of Midgard. He knew that if Midgard really had problems and even Luke couldn't intervene, the best outcome for him would be to be buried with the planet.
"Of course, they, like you, will be the first to know. Before I came, Master Ancient One had already gone to discuss it with Dr. Stephen." Ina Sandra replied.
"Then let's hear what Luke's [Surgery] is all about." Stark spread his hands helplessly.
"This has something to do with a universe recently discovered by the Energy Bank. Currently, most of their attention is still on that universe. I heard that Loki has dispatched at least three armies of conquerors to that universe." Ina said.
"Is that new universe powerful?" Stark and the others looked at Ina in surprise. They weren't completely ignorant of what the Energy Bank was doing. While they couldn't quite accept invading and conquering other worlds, they also understood that once things got started, many things were no longer controllable.
After all, their world was changing rapidly, even large-scale internal wars had completely disappeared, a fact inseparable from Luke and the Energy Bank. Officials were scrambling to get on board, the giants were busy making money, and the interstellar development and exchange of civilizations had led to the rapid emergence of numerous businesses, mushrooming like mushrooms after rain.
The abundance of jobs and money has kept people in various countries busy, leaving them with little time for anything else besides making money. Even Stark and his team lamented the changes of the past few decades.
Even a man as moral as Captain Marvel could only acquiesce to the situation and avoid further entanglement. All he could do was try not to pay attention to the news and information, not delve into the underlying story. Even so, he knew that the violent organization, managed by Loki and collaborating with S.H.I.E.L.D., and affiliated with the Energy Bank, had already conquered numerous adversaries and otherworlds under the leadership of Thor's sister, Hela.
But right now it sounds like things are not going well in a certain newly discovered world?
"That depends on how you define it. That world is indeed a bit troublesome, but that's a matter for the future." Ina replied in a general way, changing the subject: "But Luke did get some ideas and inspiration from that universe.
Transforming the planet was one of his inspirations this time. This was because he discovered and learned about an incredible planet in that universe. It had life.
"Wait a minute, a planet with life? I remember someone told me something similar." Stark raised his eyebrows. He seemed to remember hearing something similar from someone.
"Peter Quill, the famous and infamous Star-Lord in the universe. I have heard his name in the universe. He formed a team called Guardians of the Galaxy." Nick quickly thought of a troublesome figure who caused headaches and numbness to many civilized universes.
"That's him! I met him in the data dimension, and he told me he saw a planet with life." Stark pointed at Nick, confirming his words. "I thought he was making it up."
"Ego, there is a record of it in the records of Heberon. It is a living planet with a long history of life. But it told me that it should not be a species. The planet with the will of life over there is more like an unhatched egg. When it breaks out of the egg, it will be called Titan over there." Ina thought about the information she had scanned in Luke's laboratory.
"If you're interested in this information, you can search for it yourself in the data dimension. You, especially Tony and Bruce, should have the authority to read this kind of confidential information."
Inat pointed out Stark and Dr. Banner. These two had used their skills and knowledge to significantly increase their authority within the data dimension. It was safe to say there was very little information they were not authorized to read. However, they wouldn't casually read that information. After all, within the data dimension, access to knowledge and information cost money. They weren't yet completely financially independent, allowing them to freely browse the vast expanse of information.
"Luke wants to transform a planet like that. Of course, unlike the other planets that eventually became Titans, Luke's plan is to make Midgard a planet with powerful life energy, similar to worlds like Asgard. Simply put, it is to give a planet a soul, and this soul will carry a certain powerful energy."
"What are the benefits? I know Luke must have his own intentions for doing this, but I need to know more so that I can cooperate with him to impress or fool those people in the board of directors above." Nick asked cautiously.
"You don't need to waste time talking to them. Just tell them that after their transformation is successfully completed, if they can gain the recognition of that energy, they can live a long life, even thousands or even tens of thousands of years." Ina gave Nick an answer that even he couldn't refuse. This answer was enough for Nick, the people on the council, and even the leaders of other organizations.
This was an answer they couldn't refuse, a sure-win answer that would make them put aside all arguments and cooperate. Just like Ina had said, this single condition was enough for those people.
"That energy is also a better source of energy for mages, more suitable for their spells. In Luke's words, compared to psychic power, it is gentler, more stable, and has fewer hidden dangers." Ina said the second point, and Nick and the others guessed that this answer was 100% prepared for mages.
"If you can thoroughly study that energy, then you won't need to order high-dimensional energy packages from Heberon for your various Mark suits. You can harvest and utilize that power yourself. As long as you don't over-extract it, Heberon won't place any restrictions on this energy." Ina said this while looking at Tony Stark. Her words undoubtedly moved Tony.
"As for the rest, you can learn about it on your own. But if harnessed well, this energy can greatly advance human civilization as a whole. You must be prepared accordingly."