Chapter 15: Chapter 15
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(Usually I try to update up to 15 chapters but my translation has halted for a bit due to circumstances. Still, there's 11 future chapters there and I will update more soon)
"Sir, if we find out who it is, what do you plan to do?"
Jarvis asked Tony Stark a very sharp question.
Even Tony Stark, with all his arrogance and self-confidence, understood that he wasn't capable of dealing with the mastermind behind the scenes at this point.
When his parents were killed, the perpetrator was someone with a higher social standing and greater influence.
If they were vulnerable to such fate.
What chance would he stand against such an enemy now?
Against an enemy of this caliber, relying on the police, military, or even the FBI was futile.
Moreover.
What Tony Stark wanted wasn't just to bring the culprit to justice.
He wanted them dead!
However, that wasn't something Tony Stark could accomplish at the moment.
So after much thought, it seemed there was only one solution!
Superheroes!
Only by possessing the extraordinary powers like those superheroes documented in his journal could he achieve all this!
"So~ Iron Man, what kind of power do you actually have?"
"Control over metal?"
Tony Stark fell into deep thought.
Literally speaking.
The name "Iron Man" certainly suggests someone with the power to control metal.
But how could a person acquire such a power?
It's a pity that there isn't more information recorded in the journal.
"Right, sir, just a reminder."
"Day after tomorrow is when the military will be presenting you with the Apex Award."
Jarvis's voice rang out again, interrupting Tony Stark's train of thought.
Day after tomorrow, huh?
Tony Stark raised his eyebrows slightly.
According to the journal, the day of the Apex Award presentation was a significant time node!
So, it has finally arrived?
"Any movement from the Ten Rings?"
Tony Stark asked Jarvis seriously for confirmation.
"Sir, nothing has been discovered at this time."
Jarvis's answer was not unexpected to Tony Stark.
If Jarvis had discovered anything, he wouldn't have waited for Tony to ask; he would have reported it immediately.
So~
What kind of scheme was the Ten Rings brewing that was so secretive and foolproof?
Even as the day of his potential kidnapping approached, no signs had appeared?
How could that be?
To kidnap someone of Tony Stark's profile, surely there would've been a series of actions beforehand.
There couldn't be no trace!
The Ten Rings isn't an intelligence agency like S.H.I.E.L.D., equipped with such capabilities?
What Tony Stark would never guess was that the Ten Rings had already taken action.
They had met with Obadiah Stane multiple times and had already finalized the timing, location, and details of their plan.
Their strategies for the operation and plans for retreat were all set in place.
The only issue was.
The Ten Rings did not know that their target was Tony Stark!
They would only discover Tony Stark's true identity after completing the kidnapping.
Even Obadiah Stane's request was for murder, not kidnapping.
Kidnapping was a last-minute decision by the Ten Rings.
Under these circumstances.
No matter how capable Jarvis was, how could he possibly find out?
After all, the Ten Rings never really planned the kidnapping of Tony Stark!
...
"The fifteenth entry in the journal is complete!"
"I wonder what kind of reward the Supreme Being will give me this time?"
In contrast to Tony Stark's rage and bewilderment, Zhou Cheng was brimming with excitement, as if he had just won a million-dollar jackpot.
The gleam in his eyes as he looked at his notebook was sparkling with anticipation.
The reason was simple.
According to the rules set by the Supreme God, Zhou Cheng would receive a reward every time he completed fifteen diary entries in a row.
And just now, Zhou Cheng had hit that milestone!
**[Diary entry count has reached the target.]**
**[Congratulations diary owner Zhou Cheng on receiving a random gift package!]**
As expected.
In the next moment.
A prompt sounded in Zhou Cheng's mind, followed almost instantly by a flash of light bursting from the notebook and entering Zhou Cheng's body before vanishing without a trace.
Zhou Cheng was momentarily startled by the unexpected light.
But he was soon filled with limitless anticipation.
This reward seemed different from the last one. It seemed to have a higher level of impressiveness!
Soon after.
A new bundle of information emerged in Zhou Cheng's mind.
**[Item: Diamond-Indestructible Body]**
**[Attribute: Constitution]**
**[Origin: Calabash Brothers Universe]**
**[Detailed Introduction: Coming from the three calabash brothers' ability, the Diamond-Indestructible Body, a body as hard as steel that is impervious to swords, guns, arrows, and artillery. ]**
"Whoa, that's awesome! This thing rocks!"
After a brief moment of sorting out his thoughts, Zhou Cheng couldn't contain his excitement.
The Diamond-Indestructible Body!
That was an incredible asset!
What's a Diamond-Indestructible Body?
Translated into Marvel-lingo, isn't that just like having a body of steel?
Something like Thor, Captain Marvel, Superman, Aquaman, and other top-tier superheroes come standard with.
Both practical and cool.
After all, having to dodge bullets with effort would be pretty low for a superhero.
Without a doubt.
With this item, Zhou Cheng now truly had the means to establish a foothold in the Marvel universe.
He now truly had the power to protect himself!
Otherwise.
No matter how skillful his movements, a single bullet could bring him down.
That was the very reason Zhou Cheng previously only dared to pick on the weaker adversaries when harvesting origin points.
But now, things were different.
Zhou Cheng's high offense but low defense weakness seemed to be compensated by the notebook.
The current Zhou Cheng had both offense and defense covered.
In short, he had virtually no clear weaknesses.
Even without any further enhancements, his current state was enough to deal with the vast majority of crises.
"This reward is very much to my liking!"
"Let's see how this Diamond-Indestructible Body fares!"
Eager to test his new ability, Zhou Cheng rushed to the mirror, and immediately threw off his coat to take a look.
Wow, just one look and Zhou Cheng almost let out a loud compliment.
Was that guy in the mirror really me?
Look at that body, filled with a sense of power, as if it was fashioned from steel itself.
Look at those sexy chest muscles and those clearly defined six-pack abs!
Incredible!
Zhou Cheng was sure.
This near-perfect body would definitely cause a sensation if he went out.
Grabbing a dinner knife from the kitchen, Zhou Cheng swiftly struck his own arm with it.
Clang!
It actually made a metallic clanging sound.
Upon close inspection, there was not even the faintest trace left, let alone any cut.
"Not bad!"
"Truly worthy of being the Diamond-Indestructible Body!"
Zhou Cheng could not be more satisfied.
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