How should Ivan Vanko be handled?
His existence, for Rimuru, was actually a very big variable.
In today's battle, he had fully demonstrated his ability and intelligence, especially the Crimson Armor technology, which would inevitably attract covetous eyes from all sides.
No matter which side obtained him, it would not be a good thing for Rimuru.
Currently, Rimuru is also a shareholder in Stark Industries—though only a small one—but she shares its prosperity and decline.
No matter which company Ivan collaborates with, it will inevitably lead to the outflow of reactor technology, which will surely impact Stark Industries' stock price and cause unimaginable losses for her.
Ivan's existence, for Rimuru, was like a bomb.
Rimuru's first thought was to kill him, but then she smiled and shook her head.
She is not a bad Slime!
Honestly, Rimuru has not killed anyone to date!
It's not about being a saint or anything; Rimuru actually doesn't dislike Ivan Vanko that much; on the contrary, she even admires him a little.
Rimuru doesn't know what Ivan Vanko was like in the comics, but in the MCU Universe, Ivan Vanko's only sin might be opposing Iron Man, Tony Stark!
Rimuru even feels he is a bit pitiful!
Ivan and Tony's statuses are almost equal. Both their fathers were great scientists who jointly invented the Arc Reactor.
But Howard Stark, due to a disagreement in philosophy with Anton Vanko, directly fired Anton, causing Anton to live a life of frustration and poverty, eventually dying of illness in a dilapidated building.
And what's laughable is that Howard's reason for firing Anton was that he didn't want the reactor technology to be used for military or commercial purposes.
Even more ridiculous is that Howard's reason for firing Anton was precisely what his son, Tony Stark, ended up doing!
If you insist on calling humanoid mechs "high-tech prosthetics," then Rimuru has nothing more to say.
The story of Iron Man was born against the backdrop of the U.S.-Soviet Cold War, routinely disparaging the "Red Bear"—standard procedure, standard procedure!
Honestly, Rimuru actually somewhat admires Ivan Vanko's talent!
When Ivan built the reactor in his dilapidated home, the conditions might not have been much better than Tony's in the Afghanistan cave.
Scientists are common, but genius scientists are not!
In the Marvel Universe, there's no belief in "collective wisdom"; the role of a genius is beyond imagination.
To kill him just like that would truly be a pity!
Recruit him for her own use?
Rimuru, accustomed to robbing the rich to help the poor, has no interest in working hard to start a business!
It's truly tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard!
Use Ivan to fish for Justin Hammer, that clown?
Hammer doesn't have much ability, but his ambition is top-notch, and he just happened to choose the wrong opponent.
If Ivan were given to Hammer, with Ivan's desire for revenge, he would 100% use Hammer's resources to fight Tony again.
After Ivan's failure, it's inevitable that he would drag Justin Hammer down with him.
Then Rimuru takes this opportunity to become a major shareholder in Hammer Industries?
That actually seems pretty good!
Aiya is now adept at stock trading, so Rimuru can be a completely hands-off boss.
After figuring all this out, Rimuru couldn't help but smile.
A portal quietly opened in the hospital, and Rimuru appeared directly in an equipment room without cameras.
After the Mirror Dimension was activated, Rimuru boldly walked into the ward, right under the noses of various overt and covert guards.
Ivan Vanko hadn't actually suffered any serious injuries; the main reason he was still hospitalized was that too many factions were watching him.
Under mutual restraint, no one dared to act rashly, and for a time, a stalemate ensued.
As for Ivan's own thoughts...
Who cares!
With a toothpick in his mouth, Ivan was bored to death, but this was actually within his expectations.
He had carefully studied Mark and Whirlwind; he clearly knew the difference between them. He might be able to kill Tony with a sneak attack, but his chances of winning a head-on fight were slim!
But he still came without hesitation!
As long as he revealed the reactor and Crimson Armor technology, Tony Stark would lose no matter what!
Although this was all pre-planned, its actual arrival still made him very uncomfortable.
No one likes this feeling of being manipulated, of not being able to control their own destiny!
Just then, Ivan was startled to see a fiery "circle" appear in the ward.
Before Ivan could react, he felt something wrap around him, and then he, along with the mech wreckage, was pulled into the fiery circle.
After being pulled into the fiery circle, Ivan Vanko was somewhat surprised. Where is this place?
Judging by the architecture, the decor was very luxurious—clearly very wealthy.
This was definitely not a hospital!
In an instant, he was transported from the hospital to a completely unfamiliar place.
What kind of method was this?
As for that fiery circle, it reminded Ivan of many things.
Could it really be his doing? What exactly did he want to do?
Ivan Vanko's mind raced, feeling a chill down his spine.
This world was far more mysterious and complex than he had imagined!
After only a few steps, Ivan Vanko heard a voice full of resentment.
"Wade Wilson, aren't you known as the best mercenary? I don't care how you do it—as long as you can bring Ivan Vanko before me, this one hundred thousand dollars is yours!"
"One hundred thousand dollars?"
Wade's voice trembled slightly. "Mr. Hammer, what kind of person do you take me for? I'm a battle-hardened special forces soldier—battle-hardened, do you hear me? Anyone who has hired me has nothing but praise! To bring him out right under the noses of the military and various arms giants, and you only give me a hundred thousand dollars? Are you kidding me?"
Hearing the conversation between the two next door, Ivan Vanko instantly understood where he was.
Justin Hammer, mercenary Wade—Hammer Industries!
Speaking of which, that mercenary next door was so damn verbose. It was just haggling; did he need to say so much nonsense?
And that Justin was really stingy. For such a difficult task, he only offered one hundred thousand dollars.
For a life-threatening mission like this, did he really think mercenaries were doing charity?
Idiot!
Ivan Vanko immediately labeled Justin Hammer as an imbecile.
Just then, a sound came from the opposite side again.
Justin Hammer: "One hundred and one thousand dollars. No more. If you can't do it, then I'll just have to find someone else!"
Ivan Vanko: "..."
Wade Wilson: "Deal!"
Ivan Vanko: "..."
He must have run into two fools!
What exactly did that mysterious entity want to do by teleporting him here?
Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in Ivan Vanko's mind.
"With Justin Hammer's intelligence, manipulating him should not be difficult. With the resources of Hammer Industries, you and Tony Stark will be on the same starting line."
"Have you ever thought about defeating him in the field Tony is most proud of? For example, becoming a Super Hero and making Iron Man pale in comparison to you?"
Ivan Vanko raised an eyebrow. What did that mean?
Make him a Super Hero, then do better than Iron Man to humiliate him?
What kind of international joke was this?
But for some reason, it felt a bit exciting!
Wait, what's with this voice suddenly appearing in his mind?
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