studiobondurri Chapter 72: 72 Preparing for the Unexpected [50 PS]
Chapter 72: 72 Preparing for the Unexpected [50 PS]
Chapter 72: 72 Preparing for the Unexpected [50 PS]
It was time to get ready for Tony Stark's birthday party.
Since this was a private event, and not like the formal Stark Industries charity gala, Kagura didn't want to go overboard with a flashy dress.
Instead, following Natasha Romanoff's suggestion, she bought a new black dress—a simple yet elegant choice.
The lightweight dress was understated, with no excessive embellishments.
It featured a halter neck design with a modest floral decoration, paired with a short skirt that had a clean, minimalist cut.
Her silver hair was tied into a long ponytail at the back, adorned with a delicate hairpin that complemented the outfit perfectly.
Kagura's long legs were highlighted by the short skirt, and her shoes completed the look, adding a touch of charm.
"Perfect," she nodded to herself in the mirror.
Honestly, being rich had its perks.
There was no denying it—money could make you look even better.
After getting dressed and putting on a light makeup, Kagura headed to the garage.
She had been living in New York for over a year now, and having a car was essential for both daily commuting and social gatherings.
For someone with the income from Rhode Island Industries, it wasn't a big deal to have a luxury car or two.
As she sat in her 2010 Porsche 911, a strange feeling swept over her.
For a brief moment, she felt like Tony Stark.
Wait, no. It was just a weird thought, definitely just a thought!
"Hey, Cortana, you there?"
"Always here to assist, Master," came the voice from the car's communication system.
Kagura had been planning ahead, preparing Rhode Island Industries to step into a new era of intelligent weaponry.
The goal was to be ready for the possible threats that might come from beyond Earth.
The world's defense system couldn't rely solely on the Avengers, especially given how unstable they sometimes were.
As she pondered the future, Kagura recalled a conversation Tony Stark had had with Steve Rogers.
"I told you we need a global defense system. I told you we need Ultron, we need the Iron Legion!"
"If we had reacted faster, if we had stronger countermeasures, would the outcome have been different?"
"When I asked you what we'd do if they came again, you said we'd face it together. But when they actually came, where were you?"
Being prepared for the worst was always a good habit.
Kagura fully agreed with Tony's perspective.
A strong global defense system was essential.
Relying solely on a handful of heroes or "superweapons" couldn't ensure the world's protection.
Though Tony's approach was a bit extreme—sacrificing personal freedoms and privacy was not ideal—there had to be a balance, a way to protect the planet without losing all freedom.
The new transport plane took off swiftly, disappearing into the skies west of New York.
"Well... I think I might be overthinking this," Kagura sighed, running her fingers through her silver hair and snapping back to the present.
Her top priority now was to check on Tony Stark.
Even though this world's Tony wasn't suffering from palladium poisoning, the pressure from public opinion seemed to be much heavier.
Kagura didn't like these unexpected developments.
But she knew as long as she was involved in this Marvel world, her interventions would lead to a continuous series of surprises.