Inside the Avengers Base...
"Time travel is not really my area of expertise, but I think I should be able to help out."
Hulk version of Dr. Banner, or Banner version of Hulk... Never mind, it doesn't matter, that's what he said anyway.
Su Rui, who had flown here specifically for this unrealistic possibility, was constantly calculating and looking for the possibility of this plan.
"Maybe we can give it a try. Although my understanding of the quantum field is limited to public academic knowledge, I did a surprise search of related research topics before coming here. I also have the relevant research materials you sent me. Maybe we can really succeed."
After hearing what Shu Rui said, everyone couldn't help but be shocked, and they also gained a little more confidence. After all, Shu Rui's talent was no less than Tony's. She was even the one who took out the Mind Gem last time, which made her better than Tony.
"How sure are you?"
"Before I came here, there was not a single cent, but now, it's about one in ten thousand? Maybe even less."
Su Rui was not deliberately pouring cold water on others, but speaking realistically.
The most important thing in scientific research is rigor, let alone developing a time machine, which is an incredible magical item that only exists in movies, TV shows and novels.
Fortunately, Dio and the others were mentally prepared. "Then let's get started as soon as possible. If you need anything, just let us know."
Shu Rui nodded seriously, then took Dr. Banner and Scott to start transforming the inconspicuous van. Only if the experiment was successful would they proceed to the next step and create a larger quantum channel.
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Before we knew it, night had fallen.
Tony, who was washing dishes, was thinking about something and was obviously distracted.
Then while wiping his hands, his eyes accidentally fell on a photo on a shelf nearby.
There's a picture of him and Peter Parker the Spider...
Looking at Spider-Man’s young and tender face in the photo, countless memories suddenly came to my mind.
"Mr. Stark, I don't feel well now..."
"I don't want to die, Mr. Stark, save me... I'm sorry."
"Mr. Stark..."
Snap!
The photo frame in my hand accidentally fell to the ground and shattered.
Tony, who was once again trapped in a nightmare of self-blame, was suddenly awakened. He pursed his lips, squatted on the ground with an unclear expression and began to clean up the mess.
After pouring all the broken glass into the trash can, he carefully placed the photo back on the cabinet, planning to put it in a new frame when he had time.
But... maybe there's still something he can do.
Just a small attempt...
It's just a small game to kill time when you are bored...
I just had a little inspiration and didn't want to waste it...
Swish!
The work table he placed in the living room suddenly lit up with a dazzling light.
"I suddenly had another idea. Let's see if it works, so before I call it a day, I'll simulate it again. This time, I'll flip it inside the Möbius strip."
“It’s being processed.”
The AI assistant gave Tony an accurate response and then began to conduct the simulation experiment meticulously.
"Give me the characteristic values of that particle, and how it responds in spectral analysis. It might take some work."
"Please wait... "
Tony pretended to be calm and drank a sip of water. "It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. I'm just trying it. Well, I'm bored and can't sleep."
"Model rendering completed."
“Modeling… success.”
"Houlishet!"
Tony fell directly into the chair, staring blankly at the successfully modeled experimental model spectrum, unable to speak for a long time.
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"I don't mean to show off, but she said she loves me three thousand times."
After coaxing his daughter to sleep, Tony came to Pepper with a proud look on his face and said proudly.
"You probably only have about 600 to 900 of them."
Tony's childish but fatherly speech made Pepper, who was reading a book, laugh uncontrollably.
"What are you reading?"
“It’s just a book about organic fertilizer.”
"Is there anything new about organic fertilizer? I remember there was a book on how to repair tractors and... postpartum care for sows on the bookshelf? God! The people who wrote these books are so boring, and what's even more boring is that there are people who buy them and read them carefully..."
"Tony, what do you want to say?"
"I'm done! Just letting you know by the way."
Pepper was stunned for a moment, then said helplessly: "Are you sure we are discussing the same thing?"
"Time travel, I got it done."
"What? Oh my god this is incredible and kind of... scary."
The expression on Pepper's face was instinctively surprised at first, and then immediately became complicated.
This might be a surprising thing for many people, but for her, it was not that simple, because when Tony said this to her, it meant that Tony had already made a decision in his heart, which meant danger.
So she didn't know what position she should take to face this matter.
If she were in the shoes of more people, she should encourage and support Tony to undo all this tragedy.
But if she were to stand on her own side, on the side of a wife and mother, she shouldn't let Tony go any further into the matter and take any more risks.
The former is great, the latter is selfish.
After a brief moment of confusion, Pepper smiled and said to Tony: "We are lucky, but many more people are not as lucky as us."
“I can’t help everyone.”
Faced with Pepper's implied support, Tony said it against his will.
"Actually, maybe you can." Pepper looked into Tony's eyes. She knew that Tony said that because of her and her daughter. Although she was reluctant in her heart, she also knew Tony's inner torment and self-blame.
"I won't help. I can stop right away and not care at all."
"Tony, I advise you to stop. I don't think I'll be able to do it in this lifetime."
The two smiled at each other and held each other's hands tightly. In fact, the moment Tony opened his mouth, they both already understood each other's feelings.
At this time, Pepper knew that what she should do was not to stop it, but to support Tony so that he would have no worries.
"I thought I should just keep quiet about it, forget about it, and go to bed."
"But you can't do it. If you can really let go of everything, you won't need to take drugs to help you sleep every day, and then wake up from nightmares every time. So no matter what decision you make, I support you. My daughter and I will wait for you to come back and really let go of everything."
Pepper leaned against Tony, worry written all over her eyes.