After a refreshing massage from 2B and a satisfying lunch, Levi felt revitalized.
"Red Queen," he called from his office.
"Yes, Master."
The Red Queen appeared as a projection of a young girl, designed to seem harmless. Despite her appearance, she could change form at will and held vast knowledge from the internet.
Levi asked, "What's the situation with the Demon Gang?"
"I'm aware," the Red Queen replied, projecting information for Levi.
The Demon Gang was one of New York's largest, operating in Manhattan and Brooklyn with hundreds of members.
Their leader: Mr. Negative.
A photo displayed his black-and-white aura, earning him the name.
Levi noted Mr. Negative's mystery, but the Red Queen had all his secrets.
Mr. Negative, or Martin Lee, was a Chinese immigrant awarded the Medal of Freedom. He founded the FEAST shelter, posing as a philanthropist.
"A capitalist. Easy to handle," Levi smiled, knowing how to deal with them.
"Red Queen, what's the shelter's value?"
"Around 35 million dollars," she replied.
"That high?" Levi asked.
"The shelter receives millions in subsidies from New York City annually. Ten homeless people vanish monthly. I suspect organ trafficking," the Red Queen explained.
Levi realized Martin Lee wasn't the charitable figure he appeared to be.
In America, people are often seen as 'blood bags,' used by those in power.
"Why not share the profits?" Levi thought.
"Red Queen, buy the shelter!" Levi ordered, feeling invigorated.
What's your superpower? Mine is money!
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In the afternoon, Gwen informed Levi of a visitor and hurried to school.
With the Red Queen, Levi stayed informed.
He checked his reputation:
**Reputation: 2,638,000!**
"Wow," he thought. "Thanks to Tony Stark, it's up two million. Should I go for a tenfold bonus?"
"No, hold off. Buy a wife for ten million instead!"
Levi debated using his reputation points.
One million could get him ten draws, but an android blueprint cost ten million.
Maintaining popularity took effort.
He suspected Tony Stark dated cover girls just to stay in the limelight, a tactic that seemed effective.
As Levi pondered, the Red Queen appeared.
"Master, the Osborne Group is here."
Levi exhaled: "Alright, I'll go down."
"Any news on Tony Stark?"
"He's in Los Angeles," the Red Queen replied.
Darn, Levi thought, forgetting Stark had homes on both coasts!
Levi, with 2B, took the elevator to the lobby, directly controlled by the Red Queen.
A convoy of cars arrived: black Mercedes and a stretched Lincoln.
Bodyguards emerged first.
Then, a suited middle-aged man with a confident smile stepped out of the Lincoln.
Reporters swarmed.
Levi hurried over, eyes bright.
"Mr. Osborn!"
Norman Osborn, Chairman of the Osborne Group, was present.
Though not as large as Stark Industries, the Osborne Group was a giant compared to Future Technology.
They were involved in medicine and arms, with military contracts Levi envied.
Norman Osborn was a successful capitalist, admired by many.
"Levi, you're younger than I expected."
"I aspire to be as successful as you, Mr. Osborn."
The two exchanged compliments, posing for cameras.
Reporters snapped away, capturing the meeting of two industry titans.
Then they asked, "Mr. Osborn, why visit Future Technology?"
"For collaboration, of course!" Norman Osborn laughed.
With a polished smile, he praised Levi: "Future Technology is innovative, and Mr. Levi has genius ideas, rivaling Tony Stark..."
Levi interjected, "I'm more talented than Tony Stark."
"Ha ha!"
The reporters had their headline:
**Genius Scientist Levi: Tony Stark is not a genius!**