Chapter 1340: Escapism and bargaining
What the guard said made Tony have a bad premonition in his heart. Because he thinks that it is probably not some alarmist and strange news. It's something that really comes into reality.
He knew that he didn't care enough about his wife. The damn job was draining him so much energy that it was hard for him to find time to care about the little episodes of his wife's daily life. And it's not strange at all that something strange happens in a place that I have overlooked.
Because he knew very well what had happened to his wife. He still can't say what kind of identity the baby who was born through Ultron's technology implantation should be. Because he is obviously no longer a normal human being. As for saying that he is a machine, Tony, as a father, can't be ruthless no matter what. He could only hope that he would be closer to the direction of ordinary humans, and in the current situation, it seems that everything he expects is not possible.
He was so special, so special that even before he was born, he was already beginning to show that he was extraordinary. Tony had good reason to believe that the guard's alleged haunting was because his child was at work. And why he did that, Tony didn't know exactly why. But it is already possible to come to a general conclusion.
He couldn't wait to learn about the world he was about to be born into. This is the reason that Tony can think of, and only this reason can make this special little life create so many visions at this time.
This seems beautiful, every father will always be deeply excited and happy because of his inexplicable throbbing when he is close to the birth of his child. Tony is no exception. But in addition to this excitement and joy, he was more worried and confused.
He remembered the question he had thought about before, is the child born like this still his own child? As soon as this question turned in his mind, he immediately snuffed it out. He knew very well that this was his own child anyway. It is the crystallization of myself and Mary. However, his inhuman identity could not make him feel the complete joy of being a human father.
In this regard, he was hesitant and bitter. Hesitating before identity and feelings, suffering over one's own powerlessness. Such a complicated mood made him involuntarily take steps and came to the door of his wife's room. And when he saw through the crack in the door and his wife humming and folding her little clothes like every mother who looks forward to the arrival of her little life, his heart suddenly became even more struggling.
He didn't want to ruin his wife's dream, and he didn't want to lose the possibility of being a father. But if this child is really born, will it be the right one? Is this really the right thing for this child, or for humanity as a whole?
Tony wasn't sure. At this time, he is not a superhero, and he is no longer the bold and bold Tony. Stark. At this time, he was just a helpless father, a president who wanted to do his duty but was tied down. He was also a mortal of flesh and blood, so in this last end, he still chose to escape, a shameful but useful escape.
Quietly covering his wife's door, Tony strode towards his lab without stopping. Coming to this completely private space, he naturally has no need to do anything invisible. And after revealing his form, the huge instrument in front of him immediately functioned as if it were alive.
The light and shadow converged in front of his eyes into a figure that resembled him by seven or eight points, but was barehead and even more emaciated. The figure smiled at Tony the moment it saw him, and then sent out such a greeting.
"Good afternoon, father. I really didn't expect you to have time to come and see me! ”
"I've got something for you, Ultron!" For his titular partner, Tony doesn't have any special feelings for him. So his tone towards Ultron was very flat, flat like a stranger.
And for this attitude of his, Ultron does not mind. He knew that it was already very difficult for two people to live peacefully in this special way and stand on the same front. So there was really no need for him to force something.
"If I could, I'd be happy to serve you, Father!"
"Look at this!" Receiving an affirmative answer, Tony placed the container containing Harry's blood in front of Ultron. "This is Norman. A sample of the desperate virus left behind by Osborne. He had already made a more perfect finished product, and he had already injected it into his son's body. It's a pity that we don't have access to the corresponding information, but I think if you reverse engineer this sample, you can develop the perfect version of the Desperate Virus. ”
"I think I should be able to do it." Answering these words, Ultron operated the robotic arm to try to collect the sample into his palm, but before he could touch the sample, Tony had already quickly put it back.
"I need a guarantee, Ultron. This thing has been handed over to you on behalf of my absolute trust in you. You have to be worthy of my trust, so I need your assurance! ”
"Guarantee what?" Ultron in the light and shadow shook his eyebrows in surprise, and his face showed a bewildered expression appropriately. This made him look very realistic, and at the same time, Tony's worries became more and more serious.
Ultron is becoming more and more human. Even if he didn't know Ultron's true identity, it would be difficult to tell whether he was a human or an intelligent being. Maybe that's a good thing for him as a creator. But for him, as the ruler of human power and a superhero, this is not necessarily a good thing.
He created a life with his own hands, and that life could probably give birth to a race. Maybe right now, they're still in the service of humanity. But how many years from now, will they still be at the service of humanity? Tony was very skeptical of this. Not for anything else, just because he is human.
But after all, this is only a concern for the future. Now, there's really no need to think too much about these issues. So soon, he let go of these special thoughts of his own and buried them deep in his heart. Then with a straight face, with a solemn look, he said to Ultron.
"I need you to reassure me that once you've restored the Desperate Virus, you'll have to put it in my hands. I've had a lot of use for it! You should know what I do now. On the road to the revival of our country, the role of the desperate virus is irreplaceable. So you have to guarantee that only I can get it. ”
"Father, isn't this idea too selfish!"
Despite Tony's request. But Ultron didn't immediately accept his request. As an intelligent being, he has his own thinking and judgment. And in his judgment, Tony's request was clearly inappropriate. So immediately, he retorted to Tony.
"You know, the Desperate Virus is the key to the evolution of humanity as a whole. Once I have reverse-engineered the Desperate Virus, then the entire human race will have an evolution as great as their prehistoric ancestors. Evolved from ape-man to human, and then from human to new human. Such a process is correct and in line with the needs of human development. And Father, your request is to confine this evolution to your hands, don't you feel that this selfish act is a crime against all mankind? ”
"Why don't you go and say these things to the Corona Group in Huiyao City?"
Being hit by Ultron like this, Tony was naturally a little annoyed. So he naturally taunted Ultron in a mocking tone. In the face of his ridicule, Ultron did not mean to be embarrassed or embarrassed. He just said it very plainly, and also very seriously.
"If I could speak in front of the Corona Group, I would be willing to persuade them to hand over their technology. Unfortunately, I don't have that qualifications. For an existence that I thought couldn't be explored and analyzed, I wasn't a big deal. In front of him, I may not even have the qualifications to say a word, so I really don't need to be bored with him. ”
"Then who are you to say such things to me?"
Tony asked rhetorically, somewhat angrily, because he was clearly being treated like a softer persimmon. And in the face of his anger, Ultron only smiled slightly.
"Because you need my help to get what you want, Father. Since my help is indispensable, it is only natural that I can make my own requests. ”
There was a good reason, but it made Tony's face darken. He obviously had an evil fire in his heart, but he couldn't vent it. And after a long silence, he said to Ultron as if in a compromise.
"You should know that it's important to me. So I can't compromise with you. At most, I can only guarantee that I will make this technology public one day. ”
"Within five years?" Ultron set aside a time that he thought was appropriate. And for his condition, Tony's expression suddenly became more gloomy. What can be done in five years, at most, is to be listed with a desperate virus. That's not a big advantage at all, and he really wants to go a lot. So immediately, he bargained.
"Ten years, at least ten years. Anything less than that, I will never compromise! ”
"Ten years? It's good. After thinking about it, Ultron smiled brightly. Happy working together, father. I thank you for your generosity on behalf of all mankind! ”