"Quinn, the demons, the Vongola Family, the dimensional travelers..."
Tony put down the coffee cup and said with admiration, "I didn't expect that since I became a superhero, the world has become so magical. Is this a big stage just for me?"
"You need to understand—if we're certain Quinn is also a dimensional traveler, then this kind of change started at least a year ago."
After Fury finished speaking, he took a sip of coffee. Feeling his throat moistened, he continued, "I also understand your physical condition now. There's no need to continue studying demons to seek treatment. Biology isn't your area of expertise."
"Are you underestimating me?"
Tony raised his eyebrows and said arrogantly, "Even if I'm not good at biology, as long as I start from elementary school biology textbooks, I can become the world's greatest biologist within two months."
"There's no biology class in elementary school."
"..."
Tony froze for a moment, then smiled lightly.
"Okay, I get it. You're a gangster who deliberately argues with people."
"Just stating facts."
Fury took another sip of coffee, put the cup down, and continued, "I naturally won't doubt your intelligence, but you should start from what you're good at rather than from scratch in an unfamiliar field."
"That's easy to say. Do you think I haven't tried everything possible to find other ways? I've tried all the materials I can match."
"No, there's one you haven't tried yet."
Fury stared at Tony. "That's what your father left you. I'd planned to give it to you after you matured for a while, but now it seems you need it very much."
"My father? A relic?"
Tony was confused.
He didn't know why his father's relic was in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s possession.
"Your father was one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s founders. Part of his legacy being in S.H.I.E.L.D. is normal."
After explaining to Tony, Fury continued, "Your father was the greatest scientist I've ever seen besides you. If it weren't for time constraints, he might have been even more accomplished than you. During World War II, he studied a rare metal never recorded on Earth. It has a wide range of applications and will definitely solve your physical problems."
"..."
Tony didn't respond, his expression somewhat blank.
He'd never thought his life that was about to end would be connected to his long-dead father. His heart was complicated.
"Also, about the Avengers Initiative I proposed..."
Halfway through speaking, a phone rang.
Fury frowned, somewhat displeased.
No one liked being interrupted when discussing business, and he was no exception.
Moreover, this phone was for emergency contact only—it would only ring when something bad happened.
He glanced at Tony, saw he was still immersed in news of his father's relic, and took out his phone.
It was Coulson's number.
Fury was surprised.
He'd already learned about Tamayo's identity from Tony and had a general understanding of her character and goals. There should be no threat.
Why make an emergency call at this time?
These thoughts flashed through his mind almost instinctively. Fury answered without overthinking.
"Yeah?"
"Director, I need military support—the kind that requires Iron Man-level combat power to be safe."
"What happened to you?"
"I've encountered a lot, so I can only give a brief explanation now." On the other end, Coulson said calmly, "Tamayo and Yushiro are demons from another world, and we were attacked by demons from their hostile forces. I was also transformed into a demon.
Now the enemy already knows this location and will send reinforcements soon, so I need support too!"
"Shit, it's that bad?"
Fury cursed and didn't ask for specific details. Coulson's succinct answer already revealed plenty of information, so he replied directly, "Wait there. I'll arrange for someone to come immediately."
"Please hurry!"
"Okay!"
Fury hung up, looked at Tony who was still immersed in news of his father's relic, and said, "Tony, weren't you investigating demons? I have a lead here."
Hell's Kitchen, Block 50.
Coulson put down the phone, looked at Tamayo whose expression remained unchanged, and said, "The director has received the news and will send someone shortly."
"I see."
Tamayo nodded lightly and said indifferently, "Before they come, let's hide in a nearby place. The sun hasn't set yet, so we can't go too far outside."
"I mean, you still have one last chance to think about it." Coulson stared at Tamayo and said sincerely, "Although I told you all that, and the bureau has done it in the past, people are unpredictable. I have no certainty in my heart.
Before people from the bureau arrive, you have the last chance to escape."
Hearing this, Tamayo couldn't help but laugh lightly. "You tried so hard to convince us to stay. Why has your attitude changed now?"
"You saved me. I don't want to harm you."
Looking at Coulson's sincere eyes, Tamayo shook her head gently. "It seems your character isn't suitable for this profession!"
"But Director Fury said my character is most suitable for this line of work."
"Then he must be a black-hearted bastard."
"It's not just his heart that's black—his whole body is black."
After speaking, seeing that Tamayo was about to laugh, Coulson added quickly, "I'm not joking with you. He's a Black man."
"..."
Tamayo's smile that was about to bloom froze, and her face showed speechlessness.
In the end, she sighed softly. "I understand Mr. Coulson's kindness, but this is my own decision."
"Why?"
"Are you asking why I'd take such a big risk?" Tamayo asked and answered herself. "The reason is simple. My hatred for Muzan exceeds any possible price.
After all, it's just human experimentation.
To kill Muzan, I kept researching the body structure of demons. You're right—the experimental material was myself.
After all, I was just a female demon with little fighting power. At that time, without Yushiro's help, I couldn't beat other demons at all. I was the only one who could be used as experimental material.
Over the past few hundred years, I've been constantly researching and transforming myself. Just the number of times this body has been dismembered—I don't know if it's been thousands of times!"
Speaking of this, Tamayo raised her head, smiled, and continued, "Besides, how do you know Yushiro and I will definitely be taken away by you afterward?"
"..."
Coulson didn't catch the last sentence.
His eyes were horrified. He finally understood why Tamayo always had such a calm expression.
After experiencing this kind of inhuman torture for hundreds of years, who else would care about other things?
So what did Muzan do to make her be so cruel to herself?
Character Notes:
Howard Stark - From: Marvel Comics/MCU (mentioned)
Tony Stark's father One of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D. Brilliant scientist who discovered vibranium His legacy includes research that can help solve Tony's arc reactor problem Died years before the current story events
Vibranium - From: Marvel Comics/MCU (mentioned as "rare metal")
An extremely rare and valuable metal Has unique properties including energy absorption Will be the solution to Tony's palladium poisoning problem One of the strongest materials on Earth