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Chapter 52: Is This Your Skill's External Transmission?
Tony Stark felt as if he were dreaming.
Being captured by the Ten Rings Organization was one thing, being targeted by a strange person with a sniper rifle from thousands of meters away was another... but now, an Easterner descended upon the sandy seas of Afghanistan, shrouded in dark clouds that blocked out the sun, effortlessly taking down the Ten Rings terrorists amidst a hail of bullets. The most astonishing part was that this person could raise a piece of yellow paper and instantly summon thunder or flames, completely overturning Howard Stark's understanding of the world.
However, Tony remembered the last words he had heard from this man over the phone.
"I am a Talismancer."
If it had been anywhere else, in any other scenario, anyone speaking to Tony in such a serious tone would have made him laugh until he bled.
Yet at this moment, Tony couldn't muster a smile.
The situation was even smoother than Bai Luo had imagined; the Ten Rings members were quickly overwhelmed and retreated under the leadership of their bald-headed chief. They dared not truly challenge the military, especially after Bai Luo's appearance. Having confirmed that there was no chance of reclaiming Tony, they decisively chose to withdraw.
The military led by Rhodes quickly grasped the situation and ceased their attacks on Bai Luo. Rhodes himself was quite shaken—anyone would be unsettled seeing a clear sky suddenly turn overcast and witnessing an invulnerable figure descending from above.
In fact, this was also the sentiment among other soldiers. Although the battle had ended and even the thick clouds in the sky had dispersed, everyone looked at Bai Luo with a mix of awe and fear.
At this point, Tony Stark had once again returned to the embrace of the U.S. government, completely safe.
The system prompt sounded almost instantaneously.
[Mission Objective: Ensure Tony Stark's safety.]
[Mission Reward: 8 Old White Rabbit Candy Points, 3 Old White Rabbit Milk Candies have been credited.]
[Current mission completed.]
At eight o'clock, the points were credited, but Bai Luo's balance was a mere 87 points.
Bai Luo's earlier impressive display was not something he conjured out of thin air; this world does not bend to a few dramatic lines. In that recent battle, Bai Luo had nearly exhausted all his remaining points.
Just the "Cloud Talisman" that created the brief dense clouds cost One Thousand Points, and the subsequent lightning strike that spanned several kilometers was worth an additional five hundred points as a Fire Attribute Talisman. The remaining numerous Palm Thunder and fire talismans were relatively low in value but still added up.
Of course, the descent was thanks to Sadako. Although she couldn't take Bai Luo flying all over the place, covering those few kilometers was no problem for her; she could even reach it in an instant.
Bai Luo's actions were not merely for show; the Chatty Sniper had created an opportunity for him.
There were military personnel present, agents from S.H.I.E.L.D., and even Tony Stark, the future Iron Man. There were also members of the Ten Rings, a terrorist organization possibly supported by Hydra. Bai Luo's appearance and actions were undoubtedly a bold declaration of his existence.
When he acted in Kansas City, he did not hide his intentions. Whether ordinary people recognized him was irrelevant; what mattered was that the various forces in this world acknowledged his presence and recognized his power.
Unfortunately, after twenty years of sudden unconsciousness following Kansas City, Bai Luo had not been able to set anything up. Although he eventually gained Sadako as a capable ally, there were still losses alongside the gains.
Thus, the more astonishing his entrance was, the more attention he would attract. By openly revealing himself, he eliminated unnecessary speculation from many observers. His phone call with the sniper might have sounded like bravado, but only Bai Luo knew he was preventing that guy from taking a shot at him or Tony. That sniper might not be a good person, but his marksmanship was top-notch; a shot from over a thousand meters away was nearly impossible to defend against.
From the current situation, it seemed that Bai Luo's objectives had been achieved.
The U.S. Military and Tony were both impressed by him, while members of the Ten Rings fled in disarray. S.H.I.E.L.D. likely no longer debated their own capabilities; even the Phone Booth Killer chose to temporarily retreat.
Not far from where the aircraft was located, Natasha watched as the mysterious sniper silently moved toward the sandy expanse, clearly intending to "disappear" without a trace.
After hesitating briefly, Natasha ultimately decided against taking action against the enigmatic assassin. Instead, she furrowed her brow and glanced at Bai Luo before turning away and entering the aircraft behind her to report the situation to Nick Fury immediately.
Upon hearing Natasha's report, Nick Fury frowned slightly. He pondered aloud, "A Talismancer? Talisman... I know about that; it's a form of Eastern mystical arts, but..."
"But according to our records and investigations, the abilities attributed to Talismans should only exist in Eastern mythology. Yet from what we see now—his Talisman possesses real power at this moment." Natasha gazed out of the aircraft window toward the distant horizon.
On the other side, Tony Stark was reveling in the joy of survival and the feeling of being reborn. He was helped up from the ground by Rhodes, exchanged a few words with him, and then approached Bai Luo. He looked him up and down and said, "An Eastern Talismancer... cool. I really appreciate you saving my life from the Ten Rings and that crazy Chatty Sniper who popped up out of nowhere."
"I definitely owe you a nice meal later—by the way, I still don't know your name."
Bai Luo replied, "Bai Luo."
Tony straightened his expression slightly and said, "I'm Tony Stark, heir to Stark Industries. If you need anything, I should be able to help you. What I mean is... we could be friends."
Bai Luo smiled and said, "Well then, how about you arrange a few million dollars for me first?"
They exchanged glances and both laughed. Bai Luo added, "Your armor is impressive; with some modifications, it might have even greater potential."
This was exactly what Tony wanted to do next. He nodded slightly and asked, "By the way, Master Bai, can your skills be taught to others?"
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