Chapter 44: Vibranium Shield, Mysterious Country
"Long time no see, Howard."
Luke finally pulled out of the admiration and cheers of the crowd and returned to the temporary base of the Strategic Science Legion.
When I walked into the door, I saw Howard Stark, who is the chief scientific research consultant, was busy all the time.
He holds multiple positions and has multiple identities.
He is not only the largest weapon sponsor of the Allied Forces, but also a smart and famous scientist.
Not only is he rich in financial resources, but he is also very capable in action, and he has invented many novel things for the Allies.
Many bigwigs from the Ministry of National Defense have a good impression of this arms tycoon.
Talents like this will naturally not be ignored by the Strategic Science Legion.
In the name of scientific research consultant, Colonel Phillips recruited Howard into the army—even though the old-school soldier didn’t like him.
"Luke--I need to call you Brigadier General?"
Howard turned his head and glanced, and said with a chuckle.
"Congratulations, I'm a hero of the Allied again! To be honest, I really envy you. Just report my name to make countless women throw themselves into my arms. I also have to show my car keys, book a seat in a high-end restaurant, and show my humor and charmingness. Only those beautiful girls are willing to sleep with me."
These days after coming to the Strategic Science Legion, Luke also had a clear understanding of Howard.
Unlike the founder of S.H.I.E.L.D. who became mature, steady, and serious.
Now, this arms tycoon who led Stark's industry to the rise is no different from his son.
I like to prove my powerful charm as a male creature by hooking up with beautiful women.
That mouth will never exude praise or affirmation to others - it is said that this is the usual arrogance and sarcastic tongue of the Stark family.
Compared to Tony Stark, who has not yet become Iron Man, only mechanical and women are in his eyes.
Howard only has more hobbies than his son and makes money.
In just a few decades, Stark Industries can catch up with the footsteps of veteran giants such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics, and try to side by side and then catch up.
Among them, Howard's long-sleeved and good communication skills and his genius brain accounted for a large part of the credit.
"I think your tricks are not a test, right?"
Luke laughed at him hard.
Within the Strategic Science Legion, many people say that the reason why this tycoon playboy risked to the front line was entirely aimed at the cold and charming female agent, Paige Carter.
The other party wanted to pick this beautiful and charming red rose and have a lovely love.
Unfortunately, Carter ignored him and refused the invitation to date many times.
"After that flight, Carter and I went to have cheese hotpot once."
Howard was proud, like a victorious soldier.
"Mr. Stark, you don't think that I don't know that the so-called 'cheese hotpot' is cheese and bread, right? If you have eaten bread together, even if you win your heart, wouldn't half of New York women have had sex with you?"
Luke deliberately sneered.
"What do you know? Be patient with women."
Howard was not angry, but instead acted like a senior, teaching: "You must start the failure again like Don Quixote who charged against the windmill. At the same time, don't lose the bottom line too much and act extremely anxious. That will make the other party feel that your feelings are cheap and not valued, but you must be careless and appear at any time - if a woman's heart is a solid castle, then I must be the general in this world who is best at siege!"
"Since Carter promised to have dinner with me, it would be a step closer and not too far."
Seeing Howard bragging himself without hesitation, Luke smiled faintly.
The other party's appearance is quite similar to his son.
It seems that love is also one of the traditions of the Stark family.
However, in Luke's view, Howard is both a successful businessman and a top scientist in the world.
Compared to his son, this Iron Man dad is actually better in all aspects.
First of all, Tony Stark's high-tech armor, the core technology Ark reactor used.
Howard had been developed a century ago, but due to the material conditions and the limitations of the times, it was impossible to meet the requirements of miniaturization.
Otherwise, no matter how smart Tony is, he wants to knock out a set of armor with a hammer in a dark and humid cave and design an unprecedented cold nuclear fusion energy.
His dad has already paved the way to become a superhero!
Later, Tony, who turned into Iron Man, was troubled by palladium poisoning, and the new element to solve the problem was also the first to discover and leave it to his son.
In other words, his dad's mind is ahead of the entire era!
The reason why Tony has achieved future achievements is not only because of Stark Industry as its strong financial support and solid technical support.
More importantly, he inherited the knowledge left by his father!
That is the most precious legacy!
"I heard that you snatched Lockheed Martin's fighter jet order contract before, and recently won another passenger aircraft order contract that should have been for them. Someone from the Ministry of Defense has expressed dissatisfaction with you."
Luke said casually.
Howard, who was busy studying Hydra energy weapons, looked a little bad and said harshly: "I told the secretary about this issue. There is fierce competition among colleagues, which is inevitable. If Lockheed Martin is dissatisfied, let the researchers under their command work harder and strive to keep up with my genius brain!"
Howard, who was so elegant just now and taught his experience of flirting with girls, instantly turned into a poisonous tongue.
It can be seen that Lockheed Martin has indeed put some considerable pressure on Stark Industry.
"What, Brigadier General, are you going to lend a helping hand to help Stark Industry get through the difficulties?"
As a smart man, Howard quickly interpreted other meanings from Luke's words.
"Improve it, you may not be able to get involved in this kind of thing."
The helm of Stark Industry said very tactfully that Luke's current status may not be able to help.
After all, the military rank of the epaulette is one thing, but the actual power is another.
Unless Luke can sit in the Eisenhower position, he may be able to speak.
"No one may decide what will happen in the future, right, Howard?"
Luke looked at the new weapon of the Strategic Science Legion and glanced at a round shield with silver glittering light below.
"Can you give this to me? Steve will definitely like it."
Howard, who was trapped in thought, waved his hand and signaled Luke to take it casually.
Anyway, from the perspective of military rank, the other party should be the leader of the Strategic Science Legion.
"However, you're sure Rogers will use this thing, it's just an unfinished item."
Howard's attitude changed a little when he noticed Luke's vague expression of cooperation.
He is a pure businessman, far from having no noble sentiment or good qualities.
An arms businessman who is counting on making a fortune in the war cannot take moral conscience seriously.
As for patriotism, it is something that will only awaken after reaching the peak of your career.
Just as only successful entrepreneurs are keen on charity and show their love.
"Believe me, Steve will definitely fall in love with it at first sight! I really don't want to see him carrying a lid of a trash can to the battlefield."
Luke said with a smile.
Perhaps it was because he was beaten since childhood and often used the lid of the roadside trash can as a weapon, which led Captain America to use shields to fight.
"The material of this shield is very special, called 'vibration'. It has a special effect of absorbing kinetic energy and almost does not conduct heat and kinetic energy. To a certain extent, it is indestructible!"
Howard explained.
"It's a pity that this material is too rare! There is no way to equip the entire army!"
Seeing Howard's regretful expression, Luke's eyes flashed, and he knew that there was a huge amount of vibrating gold veins somewhere.
Wakanda.
A third world country that seems to be backward but actually has developed technology but is extremely backward.
Hidden among the mountains on the African continent, few people know its existence to this day.
"You can go and have a walk if you have time."
Luke looked at the shield in his hand, and his young face reflected on it.
Chapter completed!