Chapter 104

Was actually also a major shareholder of Stark Industries.

Karl Smith.

In an instant.

Most of the American population knew this name.

Even.

The rise in Stark Industries’ stock.

Was related to this as well.

Regarding this point, Karl actually felt surprised.

He hadn't expected such a situation to occur.

However, he didn't pay it too much mind.

If it’s exposed, it’s exposed.

It’s no big deal.

However.

Two of Karl’s girlfriends called to ask about it.

After all.

They didn't know about Karl gaining superpowers.

They even expressed a desire to see Karl recently.

Karl naturally nodded in agreement.

That evening.

While Karl was out for a walk with Skye.

He received an unfamiliar call.

He answered it casually: "Hello, who is this?"

"Hello, is this Mr. Superman?"

The voice was somewhat familiar.

Karl thought for a moment.

And immediately confirmed that this was Tony Stark’s voice.

When Karl had acquired his shares.

He had left his own phone number, so it was normal for Tony to be able to find him.

"Tony?"

"That’s right, it’s me."

The other party sounded very surprised: "Mr. Superman, you actually know my phone number?" "I don't."

Karl responded.

Possessing the Silver Superman template, Karl’s brainpower was extremely strong.

Distinguishing voices was naturally a trivial matter.

Tony didn't quite know what to say upon hearing this.

After a while, he responded with some helplessness: "Alright."

Karl asked casually: "What do you want?"

He didn't think.

That Tony Stark would call him for no reason just to chat.

Sure enough.

He heard Tony Stark say: "Come to think of it, I do have something."

"Hmm, go ahead."

"Tomorrow, Stark Industries and the authorities are holding a press conference." "Oh?"

Karl raised an eyebrow; was the time for the press conference coming?

It looks like Stark Industries’ stock will continue to increase in value.

He heard Tony Stark continue.

"Mr. Superman, have you been watching the news lately?"

Karl knew he must be talking about the news regarding the Abomination.

After all, at that time.

Both of their faces had been captured.

Karl nodded: "I have."

"Is that so..."

"After watching it, how does Mr. Superman feel?"

"I don't feel anything."

Tony was stunned: "Don't feel anything?"

"Hmm, nothing at all."

"Even if others discover my identity, it won't have any impact on me. So I don't feel anything."

"Uh..."

You have to know.

Even he, Tony Stark, felt a sense of pride when seeing the evaluations from the media and passersby.

After all, both passersby and the media.

Had expressed their envy toward him.

Many people worshipped him.

In fact, many fans even called him Iron Man.

This made Tony Stark very proud.

Although, this name didn't quite fit the facts.

After all, the materials used to make the Mark-3.

Were mostly alloys.

There was almost no pure iron.

However.

Tony Stark liked the name Iron Man very much.

He felt proud, yet Mr. Superman felt nothing?

Alright.

Superman.

Thinking of the other party’s identity and strength.

Tony Stark felt relieved.

After all.

The other party not only possessed super strength.

But was also Superman.

A partner of justice.

It was quite normal for him not to care about fans or things like that.

Tony Stark softened his tone and said: "Alright, as expected of Mr. Superman. Hmm, I came to you this time because I wanted to ask for Mr. Superman’s opinion."

"What is it?"

"Stark Industries and the military are going to hold a press conference. The purpose is to use the press conference."

"To deny that I am Iron Man."

Saying this, Tony gave a slightly mocking laugh.

"They think the public shouldn't know about these things."

"It might cause panic."

"Hmm."

Karl nodded without saying much.

He heard Tony’s voice continue to come through.

"By the way, they want me to deny the existence of Superman as well."

"After all, quite a few people know your identity."

"According to what they said."

"When the incident happened, we were vacationing elsewhere."

"Iron Man, Superman, and those two huge monsters."

"Were filming a movie, using props and special effects."

"After all, many people saw it at the time."

It was easy enough for Tony and Karl to argue their case.

However, the Hulk and the Abomination.

That was a bit difficult.

As long as someone saw them, they would know such beings weren't normal.

But they could only try their best to shift the blame.

Believe it or not, I’ve given you the explanation.

"Oh, sorry."

"Bruce isn't a monster; he’s actually a very interesting person."

"Alright."

"The authorities’ preparation is very rigorous. They even got dozens of people to provide testimony."

Saying this, Tony Stark paused for a moment.

Then, he continued to ask: "I called to ask for your opinion. Mr. Superman, should we follow their wishes?"

"And hide all of this?"

"Claiming to the outside world that we were filming a movie?"

Worried that Karl might misunderstand, Tony Stark added an explanation.

"What I mean is."

"Should we tell them that Superman is fictional and we were filming a movie?"

"Whatever."

"Huh?"

"Whatever."

Karl responded indifferently.

"You can say whatever you want."

"I don't care about such things."

"Do as you please."

Tony Stark was silent for a long while upon hearing this.

Before speaking slowly: "Is that so..."

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now."

Karl said: "I’m out for a walk with my girlfriend."

"Is that so? What a great mood you’re in."

Tony Stark smiled: "Then I won't disturb Mr. Superman any further, goodbye." "Goodbye."

……

Seeing Karl hang up the phone, Skye, who was beside him, looked at him with curiosity.

"Tony?"

"Is that Tony Stark?"

She was right next to Karl, and she had heard what Karl said very clearly.

Right now, Superman and Iron Man had become huge sensations.

The internet was full of information about them.

Once, when she and Karl were out shopping.

They were even recognized by people who asked for photos.

Karl had used hypnosis to avoid being bothered.

Therefore.

Skye was quite curious about the matter involving Tony Stark and Karl.

To be precise.

Right now, in the entire United States.

There probably weren't many people who weren't curious about this.

After all, that video had been played by many television stations.

And there were many people who claimed to have been at the scene.

And had seen the whole process with their own eyes.

Most importantly.

Tony Stark, this nationally famous billionaire.

Hadn't come out to clarify things immediately.

Wasn't that just a tacit admission?

The gossiping public became excited all at once.

Of course, Skye was different from those passersby.

She knew that the news reports were all true.

She was just curious.

What Tony Stark wanted with Karl.

"Nothing important, they’re just holding a press conference."

"To clarify what happened that night."

"Clarify?"

As a top-tier hacker.

Skye naturally knew some things the authorities were hiding.

Including this incident.

This made her feel very uncomfortable, as if she were being kept in the dark.

Skye said pointedly: "I’m afraid they’re hiding the truth!"

"Maybe."

Karl shrugged, not caring.

Seeing this, Skye knew that this matter had nothing to do with Karl.

She smiled and said: "Let’s not talk about these things, let’s go get some dessert." "Hmm."

The two walked together toward a nearby dessert shop.

……

Ten o’clock in the morning.

Karl had finished washing up and had eaten breakfast.

At this moment, he was watching TV in Skye’s living room.

The figure on the TV was somewhat familiar.

Rhodey.

That is, Iron Man’s good friend, War Machine.

He was currently speaking at the podium.

Below, there was a large group of reporters.

"A statement regarding last night’s incident in Harlem."

"Has already been delivered to all of you."