Chapter 74 Leon Nickname?
Chapter 74 Nickname?
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It might have been because money came too easily to Leon, making him somewhat indifferent, as he casually spent five million.
A better way to put it is that he had never had the opportunity to use money like this before. So in his manner of thinking was 'what's the point of working so hard for it?'
If Obadiah and Tony were to hear that he thought he was earning a lot of money via hard work, one might get angry, and the other might even come from brink of death to curse at him.
How are you working so hard?
Isn't that just playing into Obadiah your hands?
Tony is still working tirelessly, while Leon gained this massive sum of money through mere trickery.
Yet, these five million are valuable, as they've already covered the cost of a three-story villa with complete furnishings for full decade.
However, there are still some missing daily necessities, such as kitchenware, bedroom essentials, and bathroom items.
It's evident that the villa's decoration is exceptionally luxurious, suitable for someone wealthy enough to afford such a property.
Leon doesn't know why the owner decided to rent it out, perhaps because they seldom use it.
Leon hadn't planned on shopping; instead, he stood in the center of the room and snapped his fingers.
Snap.
The house transformed instantly. The kitchen filled with pots, pans, Knives and etc, the bedroom with sheets and quilts, and the wardrobe with all type of clothes.
There was even a balcony on the second floor with a hot tub filled with fresh water. Leon casually undressed and gracefully submerged himself, closing his eyes in pure comfort.
Coolness encapsulated his feeling.
This was truly enjoying life.
Having learned the secrets of magic and mastered the uses of Infinity Stones and gaining knowledge from the Heart of the Universe, Leon knew that manipulating the world to change one's food or drink didn't quite sit right. Using his magic to alter things and then consume them felt peculiar.
An infinite energy inner loop? Money well spent.
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In the evening, Tony called to invite Leon to dinner in Washington.
Leon had no interest in participating in such a troublesome event, so he politely declined.
Tony's news was more exciting: he had completed the construction of new elements and was moving on to develop a new Mark armor and replace the palladium element with a new Arc reactor.
Leon offered his congratulations, showing no surprise at Tony's accomplishments.
Tony continued, "By the way, since the battle suit we used against the Iron Monger is now sitting idle, it can't be sold as scrap or destroyed. I plan to give it to Rhodes. What do you think?"
Leon was pleased with Tony's proposition.
Not to mention that he had essentially borrowed Tony's concept for the battle suit and then gifted it back to Tony. The main reason for his satisfaction was that Tony had asked him for his opinion, demonstrating respect.
After all, Leon had displayed his distrust and disdain for certain government officials more than once.
As for Rhodes?
James Rhodes is a colonel in the military, serving in the air force. So, what does it mean if the Iron Man battle suit is given to Rhodes?
There are two key points to consider. Firstly, Rhodes is one of Tony's close friends. He came to Tony's aid when he was attacked by the Ten Rings, and he has served as Tony's military advisor for many years. Their friendship has remained strong over time.
The second point is straightforward. Tony and Leon have no intention of handing over the core technology of the Iron Man battle suit. They have reached a consensus on this matter. However, it's worth noting that a some country has a reputation for being unpredictable.
Tony's weapons department has announced of being shut down in the future, but no concrete action has been taken. The fear here is the potential for retaliation by this country, which could resort to any underhanded tactics.
This situation does have its silver lining. Leon's current concern revolves around one thing: "Are you sure the core technology won't be exposed?" This is his primary worry.
From Tony's end, a sly smile emerges, and he reassures Leon, "Don't worry, I'll set a password. If anyone attempts to leak the core's secrets, the battle suit will self-destruct. Besides, you know as well as I do that no one can replicate it except me. The Ark reactor's core energy is a closely guarded secret. Plus, I've discovered new elements, so research on my energy technology will always be ahead of the curve. You've been a tremendous help here."
Tony recognizes that he's been inspired by Leon's contributions. Leon, with a tinge of guilt, knows that he essentially borrowed Tony's original plot and shared in the achievements that should have been solely Tony's. Now, they both benefit from it, with Leon perhaps gaining the upper hand.
With a somewhat reluctant agreement, Leon responds, "'Since you've already thought it through, let's proceed according to your plan."
Tony, visibly relieved, offers a smile and says, "Thanks, Mr. Lightbulb*."
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Leon raises an eyebrow, wondering why he's suddenly been given a nickname. Tony has a habit of assigning nicknames to people, regardless of their connotations. Additionally, Tony has an odd quirk – he prefers not to take things directly from others' hands, even if they're important. He won't accept anything unless it's placed down for him to pick up.
Leon doesn't realize that Tony has accepted various items from him, including a wine bottle, and it's quite unusual behavior for Tony. Perhaps it's because, in Tony's subconscious, Leon is a savior and a noble friend.
On the surface, many things seem to be provided by Leon, and Tony has never asked for compensation (partly because Leon is embarrassed, and he's not inclined to take others' possessions and then use their money).
Their heart-to-heart conversations have cemented their friendship, even if it's been a relatively short time since they met. However, calling someone "Mr. LightBulb" is pushing it too far.
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Don't know how but this nickname seems to irks Leon a little, who decides to retreat into the mirror world while maintaining his bath through Psychokinesis. He plans to secretly follow Tony to his house, curious about why this newfound nickname.
The magic he possesses allows him to observe people outside from within the mirror world, all while remaining completely undetected by those outside.
Luckily, Pepper hasn't returned yet. Tony calls Happy and asks him to drive them to Washington.
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[*Lightbulb indicates that when a character thinks and thinks for a solution then, suddenly, has a bright idea! A light bulb turns itself on directly above the character's head. Often with character pointing one index fingers upwards. Sometimes accompanied by an Idea Ding.]
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