CHAPTER 7 : HOWARD STARK

It had already been five days since Killian's life turned upside down. His mother had left for a meeting, and he was sent to stay with his uncle, Howard Stark. The name alone was enough to stun Killian, realizing he was the nephew of Iron Man's father, making him Tony Stark's uncle in the future.

A faint smile crossed his face as he grappled with the overwhelming connection. His mother had promised to return in a month, but why change his school? He would be staying with Howard in Manhattan but attending school in Westchester.

As he arrived at the doorstep, he was greeted by a large, luxurious penthouse that seemed like paradise amidst the concrete jungle. Before he could even knock, the door swung open, revealing a beautifully designed interior.

"Killian, my boy!" Howard exclaimed, descending from the staircase with two stunning women on his arms. They looked like angels, and Killian couldn't help but stare. Howard's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he took in Killian's unique features.

Killian, an introvert at heart, remained quiet. His past experiences had made him wary of opening up to people, fearing they would look at him with pity. But Howard's neutral gaze put him at ease, and he sensed a hint of envy behind his eyes.

One of the women asked, "Howard, who's this?" Howard replied, "He's my nephew; he'll be staying for a while." The woman's eyes narrowed, thinking, "So this is why you wanted us to leave, huh?"

Howard smiled nervously, brushing the back of his head. The women drew closer to Killian, kneeling to face him at eye level. "So, tell me, how does it feel to have a rich uncle?" she asked, her smile genuine.

Howard interjected, "I wouldn't say that if I were you. The kid is richer than me." The women's eyes widened in shock, and they exchanged a knowing glance. They realized that Killian's unique physical traits, his white hair and eyes, were characteristic of the Onsen family, one of the wealthiest families in America.

The woman's expression turned envious, and she sighed. "Kid, when you turn 18, come find me," she said, giving him a gentle kiss on the chin. Killian's face flushed as he felt a sudden surge of hormones. His "third leg" stood at attention, and he felt embarrassed.

As the women left, Howard closed the door and looked at Killian with a hint of jealousy. "Don't get ahead of yourself now," he said, chuckling. They engaged in small talk, discussing Killian's mother and his life. Killian found Howard to be surprisingly down-to-earth and enjoyable company.

As they conversed, Killian leaned forward and discreetly took a strand of Howard's hair. He activated his system, and a smile spread across his face as he accessed Howard's DNA.

[HOWARD STARK DNA]

[DNA EXTRACTION POSSIBLE]

A wealth of information flooded Killian's mind, including:

[Advanced Materials]

[Artificial Intelligence]

[Energy Production]

[Mechanical Engineering]

[Physics]

[Robotics]

[Genius-level intellect]

[Master strategist]

[Charismatic personality]

[Skilled pilot]

[Proficient in hand-to-hand basic combat]

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