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"Dangerous?"

Pepper frowned, nodding to Tony. "Got it. I'll warn Eren. By the way, didn't Eren come here with you?"

Before Tony could respond, J.A.R.V.I.S., integrated into the Mark II, spoke in its familiar electronic tone:

"Based on the dashcam footage from the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, Mr. Eren is currently 25.36 miles away from us. At his current driving speed, it will take him approximately one hour to arrive."

"One hour?" Pepper's eyes flashed with doubt upon hearing this.

Did I mistake someone else for him?

"Huh?" Tony Stark was momentarily stunned by J.A.R.V.I.S.' report. "Aston Martin DB7 Vantage? Wait, are you referring to the one I kept in my underground garage?"

"Yes, sir. You granted Mr. Eren temporary Level One access before you left. Based on that permission, he was authorized to take any vehicle from the garage. Would you like me to revoke the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage's usage rights?"

Hearing J.A.R.V.I.S.' response, Stark's expression twitched.

It's just a car. Am I, Tony Stark, really that petty? It's just... unsettling to have my stuff taken without notice.

"No need," Tony replied, waving his hand. "If the kid likes the car, let him have it. J.A.R.V.I.S., transfer the ownership of the car to him."

After all, Eren had saved his life twice now. Tony had been racking his brain on how to thank him. Since the kid had taken the car, it made sense to gift it as a token of gratitude.

With the car as a placeholder, Tony would have more time to think about how to repay Eren properly for saving his life.

Although Eren was Pepper's nephew, Tony didn't see that as a reason to accept such a massive favor without showing appreciation.

"Understood, sir."

J.A.R.V.I.S., always efficient, executed Tony Stark's command. Backed by Stark Industries' influence, the ownership transfer of the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage was completed at an astonishing speed.

By the time Eren arrived in New York, Tony and Pepper were already gone.

While Obadiah was dead, it didn't mean the ordeal was over.

In fact, it was just the beginning of trouble.

Various federal departments had already bombarded Pepper's phone with calls. There was now a mountain of aftermath to deal with, leaving Tony and Pepper scrambling to clean up the mess.

After a brief video call with Eren, Pepper hurried back to Stark Industries to handle the fallout.

Meanwhile, Eren turned his newly acquired Aston Martin DB7 Vantage toward Chinatown.

Earlier, J.A.R.V.I.S. had not only transferred ownership of the car to Eren but also thoughtfully arranged for insurance coverage.

J.A.R.V.I.S.' efficiency was truly remarkable.

By the next morning, Eren had received the car title, registration documents, and a brand-new insurance policy—all delivered right to his door.

Now armed with a driver's license, car title, registration, and insurance, the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage was officially Eren's.

Meanwhile, news of the battle that had unfolded on the streets of New York had already gone viral.

The fierce and imposing Iron Monger, the sleek and agile Iron Man, and the enigmatic, powerful Clown.

The world's attention was riveted.

Amidst the speculation, Iron Monger's origins were relatively clear. Many had witnessed it launch from Stark Industries, and numerous videos corroborated this.

This wasn't good news.

Preliminary estimates suggested Iron Monger's rampage had caused at least 17 deaths and 43 injuries. If it was confirmed that Iron Monger came from Stark Industries, the company would face a flood of lawsuits from victims' families.

But in this age of sensationalism, most of the public's focus wasn't on Iron Monger.

Instead, it was on the dazzling Iron Man.

Countless people speculated about the identity of the person behind the armor. Was he a military secret weapon? Or, like Iron Monger, a Stark Industries creation?

After all, there weren't many individuals in the world capable of designing such an advanced suit. And Tony Stark was among the rare few with the intellect to achieve it.

Amid the fervor surrounding the armored combatants, many also took note of the mysterious Clown.

Before Iron Man's arrival, this masked figure had held his own against Iron Monger with just his physical abilities.

To challenge a machine of steel with mere flesh and blood—that alone earned the Clown legions of admirers.

However, some of the Clown's actions while dodging Iron Monger's attacks inadvertently caused collateral damage, leading to mixed online opinions.

As speculation ran wild, the federal government and military hastily organized a press conference.

Backstage, Tony Stark's friend James Rhodes handed him a note.

"Tony, we've prepared the PR statement. When you're on stage, just read what's on this paper."

Tony nodded, accepting the note as he stepped onto the stage.

Facing the sea of reporters, Stark's expression was complex.

Clutching the paper, he rambled on about unrelated topics before finally lowering the note.

With a steady gaze, he addressed the reporters directly:

"Actually, I am Iron Man."

Tony Stark had just publicly admitted he was Iron Man.

The room erupted in chaos—a mix of gasps, applause, and cheers.

At that moment, the line between comic book fantasy and reality blurred.

The world had officially entered a new chapter.

In Chinatown, Eren watched the live broadcast with a faint smile.

Finally, the moment had come.

Turning to his computer, Eren opened Stark Industries' stock tracker. His grin widened as he watched the stocks skyrocket in real time.

This was a huge win.

(End of Chapter)

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