- In Marvel: I Start by Marrying Scarlett Witch [Complete]
- MWM Chapter 125
As the thirteen robots were caught in the cylindrical water flow, they spun wildly like clothes in a washing machine, completely unable to launch another attack.
“Final strike!”
Seeing the robots deforming from colliding with each other in the water, Leo formed seals with his hands once again:
“Lightning Release: Earth Walk!”
(TN: I don’t know what jutsu is this, it could be Lightning Release : Wave of inspiration [B-rank])
Combining the lightning technique with the water technique doubled the power.
Bright lightning surged through the water, electrocuting the robots fiercely. Moments later, the lights on their heads all dimmed.
After all, these hastily built robots couldn’t compare to the meticulously crafted Iron Man suits by Tony. They wouldn’t recharge when electrocuted; instead, they’d just be destroyed.
Just like the swarm of robots Ultron created later, they too turned into scrap metal when struck by Thor’s lightning.
As the chakra dispersed, the water dissipated, and the spell’s effects vanished, the thirteen deformed robots fell powerlessly to the ground.
At Hammer Industries, Ivan watched the thirteen “connection lost” alerts with fury. He smashed the keyboard in front of him with a punch, then turned around, kicking aside the bodyguard Hammer had sent to monitor him, who he’d strangled to death, and began to don his Whiplash armor.
What was supposed to be a thrilling cat-and-mouse game had been ruined by the appearance of two mysterious individuals. His anger flared as he decided to handle Tony personally.
Through the remote control system of the Whiplash suit, Ivan continued to control the remaining robots to pursue Tony, while he himself flew towards the exhibition hall in Queens.
At that moment, thanks to the superior flight speed and maneuverability of the suit, Tony took advantage of the sudden pause in the robots’ firepower. He collided with a metal globe sculpture, destroying one of the robots, then used his repulsor to take down another.
“Sir, suit power is down to 20%.”
Before he could celebrate, Jarvis’s alert sounded in his ear, causing Tony to mutter a curse under his breath.
“If I’d known it would come to this, I would’ve worn the Mark III.”
To be more portable, the suit didn’t have any additional power sources, relying solely on the arc reactor in his chest, which significantly reduced its endurance.
“Why did the attack from below stop?”
Tony asked Jarvis.
If not for the sudden ceasefire from the sixteen robots below, he wouldn’t have been able to take down those two.
After a few seconds, Jarvis reported:
“Based on scans and nearby surveillance footage, it appears the Dark Sorcerer and Scarlet Witch, who are currently trending online, took care of the sixteen robots below. Additionally, based on body type and certain features, there’s a 95% chance that the Dark Sorcerer is your friend, Mr. Leo.”
“Leo? We’re saved. As much as I hate to admit it, if this continues, we’ll be in even bigger trouble.”
Hearing that the mysterious Leo was around, Tony immediately directed his suit to fly down to the plaza in front of the exhibition hall.
Though Tony, as Iron Man, took no pleasure in constantly being rescued by Leo, now wasn’t the time to worry about pride. If things went on like this, once his suit ran out of power, he really would be done for by these robots.
Moreover, the battle between him and the robots had already caused significant damage to many buildings and even led to civilian casualties. The robot soldiers, in their pursuit of him, completely disregarded the lives of others, mowing down everything in their path with gunfire or missile attacks.
Tony had tried flying to more remote areas, but Mr. Ivan Vanko was clearly not interested in letting him escape. Whenever Tony attempted to leave the area, Ivan would have the robots unleash full firepower to block him, and if that failed, they would target civilians, forcing Tony to return.
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“Leo, long time no see!”
Tony landed heavily beside Leo, who had just finished the fight, greeting him warmly.
The robots that had been pursuing Tony instantly halted their attack, cautiously spreading out to encircle the trio.
Clearly, Ivan was extremely wary of Leo’s magic, which had just taken out thirteen of his robots in one blow.
“Long time no see, Tony. You don’t seem to be in great shape.”
Leo gave Tony a once-over. His suit was noticeably battered from repeated attacks.
Tony opened his visor and gave a wry smile:
“Not great, indeed. The suit I’m wearing today isn’t meant for high-intensity combat, and now it’s almost out of power. I might need your help.”
He then glanced at Wanda, who was standing not far behind Leo, and asked quietly:
“That lady over there, is she your wife?”
“Yes, Wanda Maximoff.”
Leo nodded, then introduced Tony to Wanda, who had walked over to stand by his side:
“This is Tony Stark.”
“Good evening, ma’am.”
Tony greeted her politely before speaking with deep regret:
“I’m truly sorry for what happened in Sokovia. I hope you can forgive me. If there’s anything I can do, please let me know.”
He knew Wanda’s parents had died because of a missile made by Stark Industries, and he genuinely felt remorse, seeking redemption.
Closing all of Stark’s weapons businesses and fighting terrorists as Iron Man were part of his efforts to make up for the mistakes of Stark Industries in the past.
Wanda simply nodded at his apology, then warned:
“Don’t lead my husband astray, or I’ll make sure you regret it.”
Wanda had long since let go of her hatred for Stark Industries, but she still didn’t think much of Tony personally. In particular, Tony’s playboy reputation worried her that spending time with him might influence Leo in a bad way.
“N-no, of course not, ma’am. I’m a changed man now, I’ve found someone I love, too.”
Tony flashed an awkward smile, quickly reassuring her.
He wasn’t really afraid of Wanda’s threat, but now that he was committed to Pepper, he genuinely had no interest in going back to his old ways.
At that moment, Ivan arrived, clad in his Whiplash armor, and stood opposite the trio.
“Today, all three of you are going to die!”
With a flick of his wrists, two electrified whips snapped out, leaving deep scorched marks on the plaza’s surface, causing Leo to raise an eyebrow.
Given the power of those whips, even Leo’s current body would likely suffer serious injury if struck.
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