Chapter 1433: Aesthetics and Style

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Sure enough, the rescue foundations funds increased rapidly, and most of the money was from Tony Stark himself.

The tyc.o.o.n bought the first set of three enchanted bat darts, and the bright BW001 to 003 engravings on them proved that they were unique.

This was the first set, and the first three autographed bat darts.

Tony spent three million dollars on them.

Most of this revenue was paid to the foundation in batches over a period of time. The ongoing profits from copyright licenses would ensure that the foundation could continue to operate.

Interestingly enough, some of the copyright licenses which the foundation rejected were vetoed and let through by Luke.

Because of this, Tony specially contacted him. Is Alfred infected with a virus? Why are you letting some license requests through? Dont you know how outrageous they are?

If youve seen the scope of the license, then you havent seen wrong, Luke replied casually as he examined some external components he had just manufactured.

After a brief silence, Tony said, Are you saying that Batman, Electric Cable and Big Dipper can become the main characters in R 18+ comics and shows? Hm, including as couples?

Luke curled his lip. Do you think they wont draw if I dont give them the copyright? If theyre going to do it anyway, why cant I make them pay?

Tony was lost for words.

This logic didnt seem wrong, but was it the same thing?

It was just like how he couldnt stop the tabloids from gossiping about him, but that was different from allowing them to create whatever they wanted.

Just as Luke said, however, this copyright license was limited to these three people.

Selina, Blackpink Bears, the Ninja Squad and Iron Cage King werent included. Clearly, this list had been verified beforehand and this wasnt an arbitrary decision on Batmans part.

If these three didnt mind, what else could Tony say?

After choking for a few seconds, Tony still felt uncomfortable. But youre Batman.

Luke scoffed. Batman doesnt eat and drink, and doesnt go to the bathroom?

Tony was horrified and blurted out, Dont tell me youre gay. At the same time, he felt a chill run down his spine.

Luke put the modified components into his inventory and rolled his eyes. Did you forget that I said I like beautiful women too?

Tony was embarra.s.sed. Okay, my bad. But are you really not going to reconsider?

It was fine if Batman and the others were willing, but Tony didnt want to become a part of it.

He would never give them that sort of copyright license, but Batman and the others making it official could encourage the unlicensed creation of even wilder materials.

There was no doubt that some would feature Iron Man and Batman as the main characters, and the tyc.o.o.n would still get nothing for it!

Luke said, Alright, stop worrying about the small things. Does it matter what they want to say? Tell me how your preparations are coming along. Dont tell me that you havent completed the add-ons for your armor yet.

Tony was clearly more excited now. Ive basically solved the problem of quick attachments. The biggest problem now is what color it should be.

Luke was surprised. Its just a consumable. What difference does it make if its sh*t yellow or something?

Tony choked at this nasty remark. Then why dont you make your armor the color of sh*t?

Luke said, Optical camouflage can turn the suit into any color. Dark gray has always been my habit; why would I change it into sh*t yellow?

The tyc.o.o.n was defeated by Lukes lack of appreciation for aesthetics.

Just like how you could never wake up someone who was pretending to be asleep, you couldnt make someone who didnt have an eye for art appreciate it.

Tony could only get back to business. No problem. Ive prepared enough replacements. Theres enough firepower for an hour.

Luke said, Thats good, but five hours would be even better.

Tony: Are you kidding me?

Luke said, Whats wrong with preparing more? Its just a little more money! Do you care about that?

Tony said, That makes sense.

Luke simply snorted.

This tyc.o.o.n was as obsessive as always. He always liked to make fewer things, and to make them as perfect as possible.

Thus, he had already created suits right up to Mark 20, but before Luke brought it up, he hadnt thought about creating external components.

For Tony, if one armor set wasnt enough, he would just switch to another.

Luke, on the other hand, simply plugged in an extra functional component to solve the problem.

There was a big difference in their thinking.

Tonys add-ons definitely werent as simple as Lukes.

To use a gun as an a.n.a.logy, Luke would simply have a few extra clips. At most, he would optimize some of the gun parts so that he didnt have to write them off so soon.

Tony, on the other hand, would use the gun as a template to develop a new, distinctive weapon altogether.

Between changing clips and changing guns altogether, it was obvious which was the cheaper method. However, the tyc.o.o.n was rich and willful!

The days pa.s.sed like this until mid-October, when Luke suddenly received a call from Tony. You said that Loki from Asgard would be sure to let you know if he shows up.

Luke perked up. Exactly what happened?

Tony said, I sent the details to you. Ill be busy for a while. Call me if anything happens. He then hung up.

Luke received the information that was sent over. After a few glances, he ordered, The pests have appeared. Launch Plan A.

Alfred: Yes, sir.

A moment later, it said, Plan A is in motion. The special force will a.s.semble in half an hour.

Luke nodded.

Alfred said, However, this name doesnt sound very impressive. Do you need to change it?

Luke said, Commander Hammersmiths special force sounds even less impressive. Why didnt you tell him to change it?

Alfred said, Because I dont have to consider the problem of changing Commander Hammersmiths style, while it seems youre taking note of this?

Luke chuckled. Youre imagining things.

Alfred: Very well, sir. Hm, what do you think of the name Project Oracle?

Luke asked, Then should I first ask Mr. Hammersmith to change the special forces name into Knights of the Oracle?

Alfred: Master, youre so wise.

Luke chuckled.

Are you sure you didnt want to say Im a dumba.s.s?