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Chapter 762 When the Tower Falls

The arc reactor's structure itself wasn't modified, because altering the fundamental rules of reality would introduce a series of problems, the impact of which would be far too great for Mephisto to bear. Therefore, he merely caused Stark to "miscalculate" some parameters.

This is enough to cause all sorts of accidents, even major safety incidents, in all arc reactors. Predictably, when the safety of arc reactors is proven unreliable, Stark Industries' stock price will inevitably plummet, perhaps even more dramatically than when Tony Stark announced Stark Industries' withdrawal from the military industry.

However, this is not the biggest crisis at present, for a simple reason: Avengers Tower is about to collapse!

According to calculations, the collapse of Avengers Tower would cause...

"I can calculate it myself!"

Based on the current situation, this system reserves its opinion on this viewpoint.

The explosion that erupted in the middle of Avengers Tower almost melted the entire building; if left unattended, the entire upper part of Avengers Tower would have collapsed.

But if they try to solve the problems in the middle, even if they can solve them, the larger arc reactor at the base of Avengers Tower might explode. If that thing explodes, not only will Avengers Tower cease to exist, but Manhattan might not even exist anymore.

So Tony didn't choose to "have it all" and instead charged straight into the bottom of Avengers Tower.

At that very moment, Strange teleported in and examined the enormous, obviously abnormally bright, arc-shaped reactor before him.

"No, no, no, magician, let me make this clear first, this is not your area of ​​expertise—this is mine."

“I know, Stark, I’m just here to clear the way for you.”

As he spoke, Strange cast a spell, using magic to support the entire Avengers Tower: "Mephisto entered our world through some method I don't yet know and altered reality. He caused your products to become unstable, resulting in a series of such incidents."

For some reason, Tony suddenly felt very relieved after hearing all of this.

"Ha, I knew it! How could my calculations be wrong? Mephisto? That devil? I'm going to kick his ass with my boots!"

Tony spoke while looking at the data Jarvis provided, then quickly made a decision. With just a little effort, the explosion could be completely prevented.

There was still time, but considering the entire building was about to explode, Tony felt it was best not to waste any more time. So he spent the fastest time cooling down the entire reactor and shut it down.

Next, Tony began dealing with the Avengers Tower problem—he activated the super-adaptors located underground within the tower to begin dismantling the entire structure. This effectively rendered the Avengers Tower unusable. However, they couldn't just destroy it directly; they had to stabilize it first and then devise a solution.

Once Tony had finished his work, he walked up to Strange and asked, "That Mephisto... why are you causing me trouble?"

Strange's expression was grave. He didn't know why Mephisto had set his sights on Tony Stark. Logically speaking, Tony didn't possess anything Mephisto needed. Besides Stark's exceptional intelligence, what else did he have to offer?
"...It seems you don't need to ask me this question anymore, because the person in question has arrived."

Mephisto arrived, dressed in a suit and tie, with a warm smile on his face. He looked more like a white-collar elite than a devil.

Tony immediately deactivated his visor, and his new, all-new armor went into battle alert. Strange, meanwhile, cast a protective spell and activated the Eye of Argomo. "Tony Stark and Stephen Strange, the leaders of humanity in their respective fields, two such similar individuals, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"If you really think it's a good idea for us to get to know each other, then you're doing something really bad."

As Tony spoke, he used the arc-shaped pulse from his chest, but his full-force attack didn't even cause any real damage to the person in front of him.

As for Strange, he already has the Book of Vishanti in his left hand and the Time Stone in his right.

"Actually, I have no ill intentions in coming here, you two. I am only here because of the requirements of the contract. The person who signed the contract with me asked me to deal with Mr. Stark, that's all."

As soon as those words were spoken, Strange instantly understood the whole story: "So you need those souls to go to Hell, because you need souls from this reality to invite you into our world. Only then can you blend in unscathed...right?"

Tony didn't quite understand what he was saying, but he realized that this guy in front of him was not someone that technology could deal with.

However, Mephisto wasn't there to fight.

"Your world is under invasion, an unprecedented invasion. I foresaw this, not only from Malekith and his army, but also from other enemies—don't you think your world is far too dangerous?"

Tony was about to make a sarcastic remark when Strange swung his cape at him, interrupting his speech. Mephisto then laughed, "So, I'm willing to provide you with the most direct security guarantees."

"A security guard who's volunteered—are you two interested?"

Strange completely ignored this point.

"We need time to discuss this. Please leave now."

"Then I look forward to your replies."

Mephisto left with a smile, and Tony then opened his visor again: "What were you doing just now?"

"Mephisto is not only a devil, he is also a dimensional demon. Any contract or assistance will strengthen his influence in our world."

Tony was even more confused when he heard this: "What does this have to do with me? I'm not planning to sign a contract."

"Because Mephisto's contract doesn't require a signature, or even a completely verbal agreement. You can make a sarcastic remark, like, 'Then you'll help us protect the Earth,' and as long as he says 'okay,' the contract is still valid."

Tony was truly shocked upon hearing this; he had no idea the devil could do such a thing, so he immediately began asking the experts, "What should we do?"

“I will immediately gather my forces and try to solve this problem from a magical perspective. As for you, Stark, you are probably in much bigger trouble.”

(End of this chapter)