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Viktor shook his head and said "Before, during my obsession… Now I haven't touched it for a week… This version has no influence on the mind, but… Well, it's more of an adrenaline shot unfortunately. It's also very addictive. But it's also a fuel source."

Tony laughed "Is this a panacea? It can do anything?" Viktor tilted his head left and right before replying "Well, yes. It can stabilize chaotic factors in your genes for a moment and act as a link for other enhancements. Let's say I want to change my body into Vibranium without going boom, I can inject shots of Shimmer to build a bridge between the Vibranium and my cells."

Tony looked at the Shimmer curiously and asked "So your arm…" Viktor shook his head and said "That's something else." He drew his own blood and handed it to Tony, who immediately looked at it under a microscope, saying "Incredible!"

Viktor said "Maybe… This can be a connection for all the serums, we can create something new. Something better than a Super Soldier Serum. I recently studied the human body in depth… I think Killian was wrong."

Tony looked at him and Viktor explained "He said that there was a blank spot in the brain that Extremis can fit into, giving the person fire powers. I think he was mistaken. We took his words as true but didn't consider another possibility!"

Tony touched his chin and said "That everyone has superpowers?" Viktor didn't agree, saying "Not superpowers, evolution potential! Maybe Extremis overrides the evolution potential and prints its own evolutionary code instead."

Tony asked "So what? Start a House of Evolution science group? It's a dangerous idea." Viktor said softly "Maybe what Ultron said that day wasn't entirely wrong. Have you seen My Hero Academia?" Tony rolled his eyes and said "The comic book? The one where everyone has superpowers? Yes, I'm familiar."

Viktor scratched his head and said "Is that so bad? Maybe that's the future of Earth?" Tony looked at him and said strangely "That's your own creation, remember that, Vik. Not everyone wants to be a superhuman. You also made an example about how that could be bad. Don't you remember the little girl? She can reverse a person's state! And that guy that can deconstruct everything."

Tony said seriously "What if in the real world people develop crazier powers? What if they become villains?" Viktor retorted "But what if they become heroes instead?" Tony still shook his head and said "I know what you're trying to say and I know why you want to do it, but I just can't agree…"

He hesitated for a moment before speaking honestly "I'm making the selfish decision to keep the powers within the superpowered community. Honestly, normal people getting powers terrifies me."

Viktor pursed his lips and said "I know what you mean. I don't think you're being selfish. People are unpredictable, everyone has darkness in their hearts. I can imagine the chaos… But I'm telling you that there's also good people…" Tony said jokingly, "You sound like Cap, you know that?"

Viktor sat down and sighed "Speaking of which…" Tony looked uncomfortable and said "I don't know where he is. He hasn't turned up for a month and I don't want to find him. Let him live on the run."

Viktor shook his head and said "They're staying with the false story?" Tony sighed "Remember the UN incident? Even if it wasn't Bucky, it was still Bucky. Not to mention-" he paused before changing the topic "It's out of my hands. The Avengers are finished. The building is still in use for some people but Romanoff, Sam, Vision, and Wanda are MIA."

Tony hummed and said "Only Ultron, Rhodes, and Pietro are left. Pietro joined SWORDs Mutant division and got acquainted with Charles. Rhodey would be paralyzed if not for you, and Ultron is hanging around at SWORD."

Tony looked at Viktor and hummed "How about it, wanna start something up? I got in touch with T'Challa." Viktor rolled his eyes and said with a chuckle "You want to create the Illuminati?"

Tony laughed "Illuminati? Not too bad." Viktor said with interest "Are you going to Wakanda? I'm VERY interested in Wakanda…" Tony pursed his lips and said "So is this guy." as he threw up a hologram.

A black man was with Klaue in the picture, wearing an african tribal mask.

Tony said "This guy has the same ring as T'Challa, last seen at a hangar with Klaue and a couple goons. I'd venture to say he's on his way to Wakanda as we speak." Viktor said "I've never been to Wakanda before, you?"

Tony grinned, "Nope."

A while later

Viktor and Tony were in the air, watching T'Challa get thrown off a cliff.

Viktor said "Well that settles that then." Tony said "How exciting. Everywhere you go, people are going nuts." Viktor teleported to T'Challa and stabbed him, treating his injuries before letting him float along the river.

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Viktor returned to Tony's side and said "Let's hide for a bit, I have a feeling this new guy isn't too friendly…"

Tony agreed and they slowly hid around Wakanda, following Eric, the new King of Wakanda.

They followed him into the Heart Shaped Herb garden and hid on the pillars, staring at the ceremony. Viktor and Tony whispered "This is the ceremony of Kings?" Viktor replied "Uh… I think so. Shhh!"

Eric laid down and they covered him with soil.

Tony asked suspiciously "Isn't that killing him?" Viktor scratched his head and said "I think… It's a spiritual thing? I don't know much about African tribal rituals…" Tony said "Me neither, keep watching."

They watched as Eric was fed a Heart Shaped Herb smoothie and covered completely with soil as a purple light glowed under his skin.

Tony recorded the entire process and Eric woke up with a start, looking around warily. Viktor said "His senses are sharper, don't expose yourself…" Tony nodded and stared at Eric.

Eric looked at the ceiling but Tony was cloaked and Viktor played around with his abilities, concealing himself behind an invisible curtain. Eric looked back down and said "Burn it all."

A woman said "But, this is tradition!" Eric grabbed her by the throat and said "When I tell you to do something, I mean that shit! Burn it all, understand?!"

The woman nodded quickly and Viktor nudged Tony, pointing in a direction. Tony turned and said "A woman?" Viktor said softly "T'Challa's?" Tony nodded and looked at the Herbs with a sigh.

Viktor smirked and curled his finger after the woman stole a single herb.

All the Heart Shaped Herbs and some entire plants appeared in Viktor's hands. Tony slapped his shoulder, giving him a big thumbs up, saying "I love stealing." Viktor chuckled and said "This isn't stealing! It's borrowing…"

Tony grinned and said "Let's go borrow all their tech. It's not T'Challa's anymore, right?" Viktor's eyes lit up and he said "Hey! It's true! This guy won't mind, right?" Tony chuckled and the two left the room.

Eric looked around and frowned, "Something feels off." He checked the herbs and shouted "Who's keeping the Herbs!?" The people around were stunned and looked at the missing herbs, saying in confusion "Where did they go?"

Eric looked at them, frowning. He could tell they weren't fooling him.

Tony and Viktor slipped into the castle and took the elevator down.

They looked around and Viktor clicked his tongue, saying "Damn. If only I had so much Vibranium!" Tony rolled his eyes and said "We both have tons…" Viktor complained "Since when is a ton enough? I need like… 5 tons at least."

Tony nodded "Yes, I agree… Next stop." Viktor nodded and wrote it down, asking "After that?" Tony rubbed his chin and said "Is there anything else?" Viktor said "We could overthrow the government and start a revolution while the real king is gone."

Tony looked at him for a few moments before saying slowly "Let's put that at the end of the list…"

They arrived at the lab and they both tossed data chips in unison.

The duo looked around at the technology and Tony clicked his tongue, saying "Amazing. Even clothes are made with Vibranium here." Viktor looked at the medical knowledge and raised his brows, "Very helpful! Good thinking about coming to Wakanda!"

Tony smirked, "I'm full of them."

They stole all the data from Wakanda and even took some weapons.

Viktor just straight up stole a panther suit necklace. The scientists looked at them and said in Wakandan "Who are you!?" Viktor said slowly in Afrikaans "We are here to party, we mean no harm."

Tony asked quietly "What did you say?" Viktor said "I told them not to worry, we're here to check their water meter. My Afrikaans isn't very good, but I believe it's understandable…"

The scientists freaked out and started screaming, pressing buttons.

Tony said speechlessly "I thought you said they understood!" Viktor said helplessly "I told you my Afrikaans wasn't good! Plus they speak Wakandan! It's a different language!"

Viktor pulled his hand and the two data absorbers flew back to his and Tony's hands.

They got everything and flew out of the lab, blowing past Eric.

Viktor sliced his clothes and rendered him naked as he laughed "Nice look, King!" before disappearing in the air.

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