So you became that whatchamacallit, the Department of Homeland…"
"The Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, now renamed S.H.I.E.L.D."
Tony Stark added, "My suggestion, isn't it concise and catchy?"
"You became a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant?"
Aaron leaned back in his chair, and Felicia immediately came over to massage his temples.
Feeling the fragrant scent, Aaron took a greedy, deep breath.
Good heavens, he enjoys life more than I do!
Tony subconsciously glanced at Potts. Well, he still didn't have a new secretary.
He could only dream of such things.
"For now, I suppose?"
Tony Stark was afraid Aaron would misunderstand. "I'm not an agent, nor do I work for them. I just think what Fury said was very right."
Aaron interrupted him, "Like, saving the world? Being a good guy?"
Tony was stunned, and Aaron continued, "You guys should go check out a high school for that kind of thing."
"Why?"
"Because many adults would rather the world just end, while those chuunibyou high schoolers are the ones constantly dreaming of being saviors."
"Heh heh, pretty funny, isn't it?"
Tony awkwardly glanced at Potts and Connors.
However, he received no response.
"Alright, actually I haven't joined yet,"
Tony completely gave up. "Fine, you're right, I should go check out a high school, like Midtown High? Or maybe college, Empire State University is pretty good?"
"Alright, getting back to it, don't you think this country is very dangerous and needs someone to protect it?"
Aaron pointed to his own face.
"Huh?" Tony was puzzled.
"I don't think they want someone of my skin color to save them. Someone like you is most suitable."
"In a way, this place has nothing to do with me, does it?"
Aaron said meaningfully.
Tony immediately understood. He remembered Aaron was from Krypton, and indeed, this country had nothing to do with him.
"What does Krypton look like?" Tony suddenly asked.
Aaron waved his hand. "You should ask DC Comics; they'll tell you."
"I asked them. They said the character was inspired by a man who could fly. Is he one of your people? Or are they just fantasizing?"
"Who knows?"
Seeing that Aaron's attention wasn't on the conversation at all, but rather on the beautiful scenery of the mountains, Tony knew it was all in vain.
"Alright, remember to save two sets of the Rebirth series for me… or maybe three?"
Tony thought of Happy, then immediately dismissed it, starting to consider his future children who weren't even tadpoles yet.
"No matter the price, I'll pay!"
"Connors, remember what Mr. Stark said. Give him the items and see how much he's willing to pay for them."
The exact date for the expo was set for June 5th.
Aaron didn't mind selling three doses to Tony in advance before the expo began.
It was a good way to get money to send off those freeloaders.
"Oh, and remember to give him Rebirth No. 1, with lifetime service. He's a VIP!"
Connors nodded, indicating he understood.
Tony asked curiously, "Rebirth No. 1? Is there a difference?"
Aaron didn't explain. Professor Connors took over the conversation, "Rebirth No. 1 has the best and most reliable efficacy."
"Subsequently, we will launch Rebirth No. 2 versions of anti-aging agents, super healing potions, anti-cancer agents, etc. These are diluted versions of Rebirth No. 1, with only about one percent of the original efficacy, requiring long-term use for good results."
"One dose of Rebirth No. 1 per month can maintain optimal effects, but even one dose of Rebirth No. 2 daily won't achieve half the effect of the former."
"However, the effects of Rebirth No. 2 are still very significant. Cancer will no longer be an incurable disease, and it won't be expensive. As long as no accidents occur, everyone can live to be a hundred years old!"
"As for the Rebirth No. 1 set, it can allow people to live to at least 120 years old, free from illness and worry, and stay eternally youthful!"
Tony and Potts were both extremely excited after hearing this.
Only by hearing it firsthand did they realize how incredibly tempting this thing was!
Undoubtedly, if the first half of 2010 was the era of the iPhone 4, and the second half of 2010 was the era of Stark Industries, then after 2010, it would definitely be the era of Osborn – no, Aaron's era!
Rebirth No. 1 targeted the wealthy and powerful, while Rebirth No. 2 would be popularized among common people.
The price of the former could be a thousand or even ten thousand times that of the latter.
But it would still make people flock to it.
Everyone would go crazy for it.
Osborn Group, or rather, the Aaron Group, would become a behemoth.
Truly rich enough to rival a nation!
Tony fantasized for a moment, and he found his breathing becoming rapid. He couldn't even imagine how terrifyingly powerful Osborn would become at that time.
A company rivaling a major country might not even be a dream!
"Aaron, I congratulate you on your fortune!"
Tony's expression was complex. He had heard rumors before but never took them seriously.
Only now did he understand how terrifying the challenge Stark Industries was about to face.
After some thought, Tony said seriously, "I suggest you prioritize security."
"This thing will drive people crazy!"
Aaron understood Tony's meaning perfectly.
He smiled, "Crazy? I'm quite looking forward to seeing just how crazy they can get."
"I'll be right here waiting for them, if they dare to come."
So confident!
Honestly, for a moment, Tony put himself in Aaron's shoes and felt his scalp tingle.
If not handled well, it could mean being an enemy to all the rich and powerful in the world!
"Good luck…"
About fifteen minutes later,
Tony left with a briefcase, his face full of complex emotions.
"Boss, a Fortune magazine reporter wants to interview you about corporate development…"
Happy came up and just started speaking when Tony gestured for him to stop.
"Tell him to go find Aaron."
With that, he got into the car without looking back.
A Fortune interview? What would he go for? To say how great and smart he was this month, only to be kicked off his throne next month?
That's a hell of a joke!
"Pepper, call a shareholder meeting immediately. Stark Industries needs to develop, we need to protect our asses!"
"Damn it!"
Tony was unwilling. He didn't want to be completely blown away from behind like this, especially not in such a messy way.
Damn it, where did such a monstrous talent come from?
However, not long after Tony Stark left Osborn Group,
an unassuming piece of news suddenly appeared at the top of various media outlets.
The report content wasn't extensive, very concise.
But there was one picture that was incredibly clear.
Tony, carrying a briefcase, walked out of Osborn Group with a very serious expression.
It also showed the Osborn Group logo, as well as a phoenix nirvana symbol.
Those unaware remained unfazed,
but certain individuals were constantly on the move because of this small photo.
One meeting request after another blew up the Osborn Group's front desk phone.
Then they were transferred to the President's secretary office,
hoping to quickly schedule a meeting with Aaron.
However, all this was in vain.
After Tony left,
Aaron took Felicia and Helen Cho to the storage room.
As always, he melted down everything the Osborn Group had collected.
Perhaps because everyone turned a blind eye, everything transported by the Osborn Group received a green light all the way.
So this time, there was more stuff than ever before.
Among them were many items that Aaron couldn't even name without carefully searching and comparing them online.
However, Aaron had already melted down quite a few things, especially after melting down tardigrades and the Celestial Flower,
his body had already reached an earthly perfect state.
Whether it was the powerfully regenerative earthworms, sea cucumbers, hydras, zebrafish, or other different breeds of cats and dogs, they could hardly bring him significant improvement or new abilities.
But it wasn't without Harvest .
After melting down some horsehair worms, Toxoplasma gondii, and other parasites,
Aaron gained a parasitic control ability.
[Neural Manipulation: You can create energy-state special parasites that can attach to human or animal nerves, thereby controlling their behavior.]
Also, after melting down pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, and several animals and insects that produce chemical hormones,
Aaron's own abilities further integrated and evolved,
thereby gaining a more complete hormone control ability.
[Hormone Control: You can more easily release various volatile pheromones and hormones, thereby hypnotizing and manipulating surrounding people or objects through speech or behavior, and even affecting their normal metabolism (Warning: It is not recommended to use this casually. Who knows what might appear around you? Perhaps it will attract female monitor lizards, female sheep, female gorillas? Or maybe vampires?).]
Besides these,
the biggest gain, undoubtedly,
was the plural abilities obtained after melting down various octopuses!
[Super Learning: You have acquired powerful learning abilities. Your brain and body cooperate with each other, allowing you to easily replicate actions or abilities you see or perceive, thereby quickly learning and mastering them.]
[Gene Editing: You can edit and manipulate your own or others' genes (limited to RNA) according to your own ideas (Warning: If you don't want to become a monstrosity or grow two short limbs, it's best not to tamper with your own genes casually).]
[Ambidexterity: You possess extremely exaggerated coordination abilities. Each hand, each foot, and even each finger can perform different actions simultaneously.]
[Super Brain: Your brain has further perfected and evolved, and its parallel processing and memory capabilities have further improved.]
Honestly, Aaron was quite surprised to gain so many abilities by melting down ordinary Earth species.
And it even included a microscopic ability like gene editing.