What Is a Flag?

If Harvey was willing to protect Blue Star, Tony would not even have to worry about the unknown enemy arriving in 2017.

Harvey’s true strength was so great that Tony could not imagine any being capable of defeating him.

But because he was not sure whether Harvey was willing to offer protection, Tony could only do his utmost to grow stronger by every possible means.

As for the Ancient One, Sorcerer Supreme, she governed the magical world.

He did not know whether that unknown enemy would fall under the magical world’s jurisdiction when the time came.

In the future, he would need even greater power to ensure Blue Star’s safety.

"Willingness isn’t an obligation…"

Hearing Tony’s words, Banner somehow sensed that Tony was carrying some unknown pressure on his shoulders.

"My father, God King Odin, does want to handle this matter."

"Because Blue Star is also one of the Nine Realms under my father’s rule."

"However, my father’s power is now too immense. He must enter Odin Sleep to stabilize the power within him and prevent it from destroying surrounding things."

"So he cannot act. Otherwise, Blue Star may not be destroyed by another civilization or enemy."

"Instead, it may be destroyed by the overwhelming power my father cannot control."

"So he sent me here. My power may not be as great as my father’s, but I will help Blue Star as much as I can."

Hearing this, Thor knew that the powerful beings Tony had mentioned referred to his father, Harvey, and the Sorcerer Supreme. He raised Mjolnir in his hand and spoke with a smile.

As the prince of Asgard, the humans of Blue Star in the Nine Realms could also be considered his subjects. Protecting Blue Star was his duty.

"Thank you."

Hearing Thor’s words, Banner revealed a grateful expression.

Helping humanity meant helping him. Knowing that Thor from the myths and legends possessed such resolve undoubtedly made Banner quite happy.

"You’re welcome."

Receiving Banner’s thanks, Thor flashed his clean, even teeth.

"Let’s go. We’ll head back to the helicarrier and talk slowly there."

"I still need to find some helpers. With just us, I’m not confident that we can end this battle as quickly as possible."

Seeing that Banner had begun wanting to integrate into the world of the strong, Tony knew his goal had been achieved. Naturally, he wanted to change locations before continuing their conversation.

Soon afterward, the massive roar of spinning propellers sounded above them as the helicarrier slowly descended.

"There are other helpers on Blue Star?"

"Didn’t Nick Fury already gather everyone on Blue Star with some extraordinary strength?"

Hearing Tony’s words, Banner asked curiously.

"Those on Blue Star who currently possess some combat power have indeed all been gathered."

"But just because Blue Star doesn’t have them doesn’t mean the universe doesn’t."

Tony answered.

"Tony, you’ve been to space?"

Hearing Tony’s words, Thor spoke in surprise.

"Of course I have. Otherwise, why do you think my Iron Man armor has become so much stronger in just a few years?"

"Even though I’m highly intelligent, researching technology still requires a great deal of time for discovery and advancement."

"But civilizations in the universe have technological levels far beyond Blue Star’s."

"I just need to learn their technology and find ways to apply it to my armor."

Tony did not deny it. When Renoli and the others arrived, Thor and the others would be able to see some things directly anyway.

Besides, he had never intended to hide the fact that he had gone into space. Otherwise, S.H.I.E.L.D. would not have sent Coulson to discuss it with him earlier.

They had wanted to see whether he could temporarily lend the space fighter to S.H.I.E.L.D. for research.

Of course, there was no way he would hand over the technology to S.H.I.E.L.D., because Tony still remembered Harvey saying that S.H.I.E.L.D. had spies within it and was not united from top to bottom.

Even if it had been united, Tony would not have felt comfortable sharing the technology he understood with S.H.I.E.L.D.

Because once S.H.I.E.L.D. started causing chaos in other countries, even if he stopped the disaster in the end, the damage would already have been done.

Rather than teach them and worry about it afterward, he might as well not teach them at all. Once he had mastered all kinds of technologies, he could lead humanity into the interstellar age himself.

Most wars among humanity were fought over land and energy, while others stemmed from grudges between races.

As long as Blue Star entered the interstellar age and land and energy were no longer the scarcest resources, some wars could be reduced.

Moreover, once civilization reached the interstellar age, like civilizations on other planets, humanity would basically form a human federation.

"Tony, how did you get into space?"

Banner was also greatly shocked by Tony’s revelation.

"By using a space fighter. Crossing hundreds of thousands of light-years only takes a few days."

"Of course, the space fighter I’m using now was bought with money."

"I don’t yet have the technological capability to build a space fighter of my own."

Tony answered as though it were only natural.

"I wonder if I can take a look?"

"I don’t need to go inside. I just want to see what a space fighter actually looks like."

Hearing Tony’s words, a longing ignited within Banner. He spoke in a negotiating tone, afraid Tony would misunderstand and think he wanted to steal the technology.

"Of course, but we’ll talk about it after the war is over."

Tony did not refuse and replied with a smile.

Dr. Banner’s knowledge and talent in certain fields were in no way inferior to his own, so Tony acknowledged Dr. Banner’s abilities in his heart.

He had only been so harsh with Banner earlier because he could not stand Banner acting as though he did not appreciate his good fortune.

Now that Banner’s mindset had changed somewhat, Tony naturally no longer found him displeasing.

Instead, he wanted to cooperate with Banner and see whether they could make greater progress in research and invention.

"Why does that sound so much like a flag from a movie?"

Hearing Tony’s words, Banner felt that something was not quite right and spoke up.

"What flag?"

Tony asked strangely upon hearing Banner’s words.

"Tony, don’t you watch movies?"

Banner found Tony’s question rather strange.

"Not much. Why would I watch movies when I could spend that time sleeping with more women?"

Tony shook his head and answered as though it were only natural.

"Never mind, then."

Hearing Tony’s enviable words, Banner opened his mouth but ultimately did not explain further.

He had almost forgotten that Tony Stark was not only a super technological genius, but also New York’s most famous playboy. His everyday life was unbelievably carefree and romantic.

Unless Tony truly had nothing better to do, he indeed would not deliberately watch movies to seek excitement he could not experience in daily life.

Besides, movies had only gradually become popular in recent years. Films from earlier eras did not have the concept of flags, so it was normal that Tony did not understand.

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