Chapter 170: Like-Minded Friends

"The members of the investigation team said no one captured Charles Doyle on camera, right?" Coulson said, massaging his forehead in confusion.

Tony took a few steps forward, looking at the photo in Christine's hand. "Can I take a look at the picture?"

Christine didn't refuse and handed the photo to Tony.

Tony took the photo, returned to the podium, and looked at the figure in the picture. Despite some blurriness and distortion, he could still easily recognize Charles Doyle.

Tony looked at the media below and then spoke, "I am Iron Man, a superhero."

"It's very reasonable to have a like-minded friend who shares the same ideals."

"He was the support I called and together we dealt with the villain..."

Tony pondered for a moment, "The villain, Iron Monger!"

"But my friend hasn't thought of a flashy nickname yet. Maybe he'll tell everyone next time."

After speaking, Tony didn't stay at the scene and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, watching the live news broadcast, Charles Doyle was somewhat surprised. "Have I been exposed?"

"Like-minded friends, huh?"

"I wonder if I'll also be called a superhero?"

However, Charles had long prepared himself for being discovered this time. After all, once Tony admitted he was Iron Man, all sorts of supernatural beings began to appear one after another.

By then, people would find it increasingly easier to accept the existence of these superhumans, and as for public opinion, it wasn't important to Charles.

Not dwelling on these matters, Charles enjoyed his breakfast happily.

Just after finishing breakfast, not even two minutes had passed when Charles's phone rang.

"Charles, it seems your actions yesterday have also been exposed. Why don't you organize a press conference and come up with a name for yourself?" Tony's voice came from the other end of the line.

Hearing Tony's words, Charles smiled and replied, "Tony, if it's already exposed, there's no need to hold an additional press conference."

On the other end, Tony asked, "OK, OK, but what about a nickname?"

"Are you going to continue using your previous titles like ninja or master of ninjutsu?"

After considering for a moment, Charles replied, "Ninja Deity!"

"Ninja Deity?" Tony pondered for a moment and then laughed. "Very ambitious. Aren't you afraid those old guys from your place will come and beat you up after hearing this nickname?"

"I remember you said you couldn't even rank among them."

Hearing Tony remember what he said after their last sparring match, Charles raised an eyebrow and continued, "I'll go with this nickname. I believe I can live up to it."

"OK!"

After a few more words, Tony hung up the phone.

As the press conference ended, the stock of Stark Industries instantly stopped its decline and miraculously began to rise.

Of course, it wasn't because Tony had become a superhero that the stock was rising. It was because of the technology of Tony's battle armor, which was both Iron Man and Iron Monger gave countless investors a new hope. 

The crowds who saw the news immediately poured their money into Stark Industries, and Wall Street immediately raised the rating of Stark Industries.

Clearly, everyone's eyes were wide open. They saw a new weapon of war, the combat robot.

Meanwhile, not long after Charles hung up with Tony, Ginny's call also came in.

"Boss, Stark Industries will hold a board meeting in three days. You need to attend," Ginny informed.

"In addition, we have the groundbreaking ceremony for the organization's base, the orphanage construction ceremony, and the establishment of the charity fund, all of which require your attendance."

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the upcoming schedule, Charles still responded, "I will make time for it. You can make the specific arrangements then."

"And as for the base construction, you need to speed it up. I don't want to wait too long."

"We will accelerate the construction speed of the base, but no matter how fast it is, the construction will still take some time. After all, the area is not small," Ginny assured.

Considering the area of the new base, Charles knew it would indeed take some time. He emphasized, "Just do it as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, at the backstage of the press conference, Tony didn't immediately leave but returned to the backstage room. He knew that if he went out, he would be mobbed by the press.

Pepper Potts looked at her boss and spoke, "Tony, when I asked Charles for help yesterday, I promised to give him another commission after it was over."

"How much would be appropriate for this commission? Last time, we gave $100 million for the rescue."

Obviously, Pepper Potts hadn't forgotten what she promised when she sought Charles's help yesterday.

Tony rubbed his forehead and suggested, "Let's not give actual money for the commission. You go and find Charles and tell him it's an artificial intelligence system, along with the full set of equipment required to operate the AI system."

"But you have to tell him to find a good place to store the equipment because a complete set of equipment for an AI isn't something that can be handled with just a USB drive or a large hard drive. It needs a whole building to house the hardware."

Shocked at Tony's decision to gift an entire artificial intelligence system, Pepper was surprised. 

After all, this wasn't something that could be bought with a few hundred million dollars. The equipment needed to run an artificial intelligence system alone, not counting the AI itself, was not something a hundred million dollars could cover.

"Tony, isn't it too expensive?"

Despite Pepper's advice, Tony told her about what happened in the villa.

Hearing Tony's account, Pepper exclaimed, "Oh my, that was indeed too dangerous. Luckily, Charles arrived just in time."

"Tony, your decision is right. If the other party wants an AI, then let's give it to him."

"Charles is a trustworthy person!"

Tony had a smile on his face and proudly said, "My friends, like me, are all reliable."

"Alright, Pepper, you can leave now. Take this good news to Charles."

"By the time you leave, most of the reporters will be attracted away."

Upon hearing Tony's instructions, Pepper straightened her clothes and said, "OK, I'll help you divert the reporters."

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