Chapter 179: The Kingdom of Vibranium, Wakanda

Given the generous offer Clark had made, Daisy agreed very readily.

A dedicated supercomputer is an irresistible temptation for any hacker.

The opportunity to work alongside top scientists like Hank Pym and Bruce Banner is in itself a supreme honor and recognition.

The mystery of her origins has been a long-standing concern for her.

Clark had resolved all these issues for her, leaving Daisy with no reason to refuse.

"Additionally," Clark added after the pleasant discussion, "regarding this morning's incident, I hope you can explain it to those two outside. After all, it was just an accident, and I wouldn't want my character to be questioned because of it."

"In fact, I've already explained it to them on the way here."

Clark nodded slightly. Sharon and Coulson, you two agents dared to conspire to play me.

Alright, I'll remember this!

Daisy was already heading towards the door, and as she reached it, she suddenly turned back and smiled sweetly at Clark, "Did you think I looked good this morning?"

Clark's face instantly flushed red at her words, while Daisy left with a triumphant smile.

This mischievous little fairy!

Clark remembered reading a dating guide before he crossed over. It said that dating is 30% persistence, 30% shamelessness, and 40% utter shamelessness.

The rest of the ninety points depend on your face.

Clark's situation benefited from his face.

If someone less attractive had been in Clark's position this morning, Daisy would probably have slapped him right away, let alone flirt with him.

Wishful thinking! But when it happened to Clark, there was no need for wishful thinking. Who asked him to be handsome?

However, Clark didn't harbor any other thoughts towards Daisy, after all, she was just a 17-year-old girl, and Clark's physical age was already 18...

In the following period, everything returned to normal.

Tony was hurt. In the original timeline, these two years were when he faced misfortune after misfortune, with various natural and man-made disasters seeking him out. Clark's arrival didn't alleviate these situations; instead, they became even more intense.

After all, in the movies, he only faced two major battles before the Avengers assembled, but now he also had to include the failed hero civil war with Clark.

This, however, made him more powerful than he was in the original timeline, a few years later.

Of course, he wouldn't thank Clark for this.

Just last night, that damn pretty boy not only stole Tony Stark's thunder but also cursed him with his BGM ability. When Tony went to see Pepper, he just happened to bump into a model he had slept with before.

Jealousy ensued, turning what should have been a wonderful night into a sleepless one.

Tony was frustrated! But he didn't have much of a choice, who asked him to be so mouthy?

Clark and his group had minimized the trouble for him, a favor he had to acknowledge.

So early in the morning, he had Jarvis return the shield to Captain America as a way to repay this not-so-small favor.

On the other hand, the superheroes were also gathering in an orderly manner, with more than two months left until the election day for the hero representative. Yet, some eager or idle individuals had already arrived in New York ahead of time.

For a while, New York's security situation was unprecedentedly good.

To ensure the safety and stability of these superheroes, Clark adopted a laissez-faire strategy. First come, first registered, then do whatever they want, he didn't intervene.

This was to avoid gathering these unruly folks together, which might attract unwanted attention or internal conflicts.

About a week later, "Man of Steel" was finally released as scheduled, along with Yena's "Breaking the Heavens" and several other movies. Without exception, these films were all outshone by the popular combination of Captain America + Superman, especially in the final battle scenes. Superman's fight with General Zod was spectacular, with their high-flying combat and flashy moves leaving the audience dazzled and thoroughly entertained.

"Man of Steel" ranked second in the North American box office in its first week, just behind "Breaking the Heavens."

This situation arose because Hollywood's old guard had completely turned against them.

Relying on their resources, they played dirty, with nearly all their cinemas refusing to show "Man of Steel." With over three-quarters of North America's cinema resources in their hands, they managed to suppress "Man of Steel"'s momentum.

If not for the excellent quality of "Man of Steel," which made fans willing to queue at cinemas under the Nirvana Group rather than watching "Breaking the Heavens" or other films nearby, its North American box office would have been even worse.

Clark, of course, was prepared for this.

Was having Captain America adopt a Chinese name and show brotherhood just for fun?

"Man of Steel" was released globally!

Could these Hollywood giants control not just the North American cinemas but all cinemas worldwide?

Especially in the mysterious Eastern country with the largest population and market, a market that Hollywood's old guard like Yena could not influence.

In the first week of global box office, "Man of Steel" dominated everything!

When such obvious bullying occurred, netizens naturally did not hold back in their criticism of Yena and the other old guards. Clark didn't join in, especially not in the first week of release. He was already on his way to the uniquely flying vehicles of Wakanda, arriving in the vibranium-rich kingdom located on the African continent.

If Marvel is a science fiction world built on a realistic foundation, then Wakanda's style is the science fiction within science fiction, its architectural style distinct from any known civilization on Earth.

After passing through the outer illusionary barrier, a strong sense of technological style was unmistakable.

T'Challa, who had been sneakily observing Clark's reactions since the ship passed through the barrier, couldn't help but reveal a slightly proud smile upon noticing a hint of undisguised astonishment in his eyes.

Despite having kept Wakanda hidden for years, deep down, he hoped his country would earn the respect of others, especially from powerful individuals like Clark.

T'Challa's slight show-off was not lost on Clark's keen perception, but Clark didn't mind this kind of benign boasting.

Moreover, being invited to a country that had been hidden for thousands of years was a sign of extreme trust.

The spacecraft slowly landed in the palace square at the heart of the kingdom. Clark, following T'Challa, was greeted by a waiting party.

Unexpectedly, among those greeting him was an overweight elder, none other than T'Chaka, the current king of Wakanda, along with a woman and a young girl, T'Challa's mother, and sister.

A royal family welcome was beyond Clark's expectations.

After some mutual flattery and simple exchanges, Clark roughly understood Wakanda's current situation.

Although T'Chaka was still the king, he had already begun gradually transferring power to T'Challa, including the power of the Black Panther and the use of the Black Panther suit.

When T'Challa fully controls the nation's power, it will be the day T'Chaka abdicates.

This full family welcome, aside from thanking Clark for saving T'Challa's life ten years ago and capturing Klaue, was also to show other tribal chiefs that T'Challa was the designated successor.

The intricate details of this were long-winded, but in essence, welcoming Clark was mainly T'Challa's responsibility; the king's appearance was just a gesture.

"I witnessed your Black Panther suit in action during the airport battle," Clark said while walking with T'Challa through Wakanda's streets, "Not to flatter you, but as of now, no known superhero on Earth can breach its defense. So, it's not an exaggeration to call it invincible."

After a pause, Clark finally asked, "Is the Black Panther suit only for the king in Wakanda?"

"That's correct," T'Challa nodded, "This tradition has been passed down since the founding of Wakanda. Back then, vibranium mining technology was not advanced, and even with the entire country's effort, only enough vibranium could be gathered to make one Black Panther suit."

"With technological advancements, materials are no longer an issue, but the tradition left by our ancestors has deeply rooted in people's hearts. They don't want to change it, and they can't."

Nodding slightly, Clark didn't press further.

Princess Shuri, overhearing their conversation, disdainfully stuck out her tongue, "Traditions, ugh, the worst."

T'Challa frowned and scolded, "Shuri, don't talk nonsense!"

Shuri just stuck out her tongue again, then turned away.

Seeing Shuri's behavior reminded Clark of Mindy. Shuri, about the same age as Mindy when he first met her, seemed more childlike compared to Mindy.

Rubbing Shuri's slightly curly hair, Clark turned to T'Challa, "You mentioned Wakanda has two treasures, vibranium and the Heart-Shaped Herb. I've seen vibranium, but I still don't know what the Heart-Shaped Herb looks like. Can I have a look?"

Hearing Clark's request, T'Challa's face showed difficulty for the first time.

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