This past life memory had sparked intense discussion among the audience. They were amazed at the suit's sheer power, but even more at Tony himself, especially his daring in the end, risking a fighter attack to complete his mission. The pilot's parachute gear had to be activated first, which made his actions even more astonishing and moving.
Fans erupted in admiration, while skeptics quietly reconsidered their doubts. Many began questioning the so-called artificial intelligence system that had assisted him.
At the Administration, experts had varied reactions, but most were impressed by Tony's decisiveness.
Tonio smiled and asked, "If someone selfish and reckless encounters extreme danger, will they protect themselves or others?"
A voice answered, "Self-preservation is natural, but Tony is a righteous and compassionate genius; how could he ever become a destroyer of worlds?"
"The AI didn't act independently; it assisted its master faithfully," Another expert added.
"Mr. Tonio is correct. If the AI intended to control the machinery, Tony would have been eliminated long before the air battle." Historian Johan frowned. "If AI didn't destroy Terra, why did so much of its history vanish?"
"Perhaps an unknown, overwhelmingly powerful force?" A shiver ran through the crowd.
"Self-destruction in war seems unlikely. If AI robots didn't erase history, then what kind of power could?"
"The more I consider it, the more plausible it seems that this AI-assisted system merely amplified human action; at least we can observe its influence. Some individuals awaken with extraordinary powers, but even they cannot alone create a historical catastrophe.
"Now the problem is that only one person's past life seems fully reincarnated across a century of lifetimes. In this era, no one else has discovered a comparable awakening."
"Also, how was the poisoning in Tony's body resolved? If unresolved, his eventual death would prevent us from understanding these events entirely."
"And the process has now exceeded one hour. At only 8 years old, he risks triggering dangerous side effects if he continues."
Feng of Humanities and Sociology remained silent, observing.
A military commander interjected: "The suit's performance is beyond expectations. The energy cannon's continuous output when destroying the base is extraordinary. Even in isolation, replicating it is difficult."
The memory revealed not only historical insights but also the devastating power of Tony's suit.
"Now, the Terra Federation has a similar attack mode: air cannons and sonic weaponry," The commander continued. "But the effect is far weaker. Energy source, continuous output structure, it's more advanced than Seraph material. And supersonic flight, breaking the sound barrier, should impose massive stress. How did Tony manage it?"
"Director, have you located the Immortal Warrior?" The chief shook his head. "Not yet. Memory clips show many suits still under development. Recovery seems impossible at this stage."
Experts in the military-industrial system agreed. "Replicating this technology has countless obstacles. Even a model arc reactor alone cannot stabilize cold nuclear fusion quickly."
The chief fell silent. Terra Federation technology, while advanced and improved over time, still couldn't explain everything. Brain-computer interface research was cutting-edge, yet even it couldn't replicate historical innovations fully. Then the thought struck him: the giant mechanical steel whale.
He recalled attempts to imagine cloning the whale, a relic from Terra's past, but this was more than machinery. It might have been a living weapon.
At the time, mechanical whales had wandered cities without anyone suspecting their destructive potential. But observing Tony's heroism and Jarvis' support, the chief realized: could such a creature have caused Terra's historical collapse?
The answer seemed frighteningly likely. He could no longer remain calm while the experts debated AI implications. He hurried to a secure compartment, called Elder Gladwin, and explained: "Elder, it isn't AI that calmed Terra's history, it's the giant mechanical whale."
The Elder was shocked. "Mechanical whale?"
The director sent a screenshot showing the creature. Its ribs opened, and rows of humanoid entities poured out.
"Initially, I thought these were key scientific achievements," The director said, voice trembling. "I even considered replicating the creature to aid exploration of new planets, but these entities were destructive, targeting Terra itself."
If this mechanical whale attacked, Terra's technological superiority was exaggerated. The unknown force might have been stronger than imagined. Humans survived, was it solely Tony's suit? From its demonstrated capabilities, even Tony could not have defeated the whale completely, especially with additional humanoid forces emerging.
A long silence followed, then Elder said: "I see. If Tony's poisoning didn't end his life, your theory gains credibility."
The chief swallowed. He had almost wished for Tony's death, so AI might have destroyed Terra's history, but now, the cause remained a mystery. Phones down, the director rubbed his temples. Suddenly, the assistant burst in: "Director! We found someone!"