Training and Plans
This should be the last chapter of the day.
From now on, it will be one chapter per day, but as an incentive, here are the goals for extra chapters beyond the daily ones:
100 power stones - 1 extra chapter.
200 power stones - 1 extra chapter.
300 power stones - 1 extra chapter.
400 power stones - 1 extra chapter.
Top 10 - 2 extra chapters.
Top 5 - 3 extra chapters.
Top 1 - 4 extra chapters.
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"Well, let's not dwell on that, let's get back to the point. Regardless of what others may think, people are never satisfied, no matter what you do. You're the current president of the world's largest tech company. And It was under your leadership that the company reached this level in just two years. Have more confidence, Peps." I finally spoke my mind, giving her a confident smile.
Her response was a soft smile in return. "The company reached this level because of your inventions." She said, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.
"Well, that's undeniable. But without you, I wouldn't be happy creating things in my workshop. I'd be stuck in an office buried in paperwork and headaches. Both I and the company need you as much as you need us." I said, smiling at Pepper.
At the end of my words, a wild Pepper leaped from the table, hugged me, and planted a kiss on my lips. After some affectionate moments, we returned to our lunch.
After finishing our meal, I led Pepper to the training area.
"Peps, after the enhancement, our learning and adaptability have increased tremendously. Now, with the help of the Venom suit, even muscle memory is almost instantaneous. Nanobots will adapt your body and muscles for optimal strength and movement. We practically have instant mastery of physical movements. What we need to do now is learn as much as we can, discard the unnecessary, and keep what's useful." I explained to Pepper, recounting the absurd things I did.
"JARVIS and I recorded numerous martial artists and, after countless simulations, pushed martial arts to almost the limit of what our bodies can achieve. Now, all these movements are embedded in the new suit, which will teach us these moves using our own bodies. So, bring out the suit and activate the learning mode." I instructed and did the same.
In an instant, both of us were wearing the suits. Every cell in our bodies contained nanobots, so the appearance of the suit was swift.
Pepper and I were dressed in the same design as the suits from Endgame. These were our standard mode suits, but they could transform into any shape our minds desired.
I advised Pepper to use the designs from the other Marks I had created when she wanted to change the armor's shape. Those designs had been carefully thought out and studied by me, making them superior to any creations she might come up with on the spot during combat.
"Initiate the learning mode." We both commanded aloud.
[Target?] JARVIS inquired from within our armors.
"Tony/Pepper!" We replied in unison.
[Sync complete. Initiating learning mode. Karate.] JARVIS informed us.
Our bodies began moving on their own as the suits guided us.
[Hand Strike (Tsuki)] JARVIS narrated my next move.
My armor adjusted my stance and delivered a straight, powerful punch, producing a sharp wind-cutting sound.
[Defense (Gedan Barai)] JARVIS narrated Pepper's next move.
She positioned her legs and placed her hands near her waist. As my punch came, she moved one of her forearms in a diagonal sweeping motion downward and toward the opposite side of my attack. In this movement, she harnessed the power of her hips and weight to maximize her defense and deflect my blow.
This created an opening for her, which she used to counterattack.
While our bodies fought on autopilot, I communicated with Pepper.
"Focus on the movements and how they're executed. First, we'll make our minds and bodies learn all the moves, then we'll define the style that suits us best and fight for real." I said.
And so, the fight continued. With each passing move, we fought faster.
[Krav Maga. Knee Strike.] JARVIS announced.
My knee shot rapidly toward Pepper's abdomen, but she defended herself promptly.
In this intense training, nobody emerged as the victor or loser, as it was all part of the learning process, not an actual battle.
After a few hours of strenuous practice, we were both a little tired, both physically and mentally.
Then Pepper and I took a shower together and headed to bed for some intimate moments.
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It's been a week since I upgraded Jarvis, and Pepper and I started learning to fight.
As usual, I was in the workshop working when Jarvis called me.
"Sir, there has been progress with the data on Dr. Wendy Lawson's Light-Speed Engine," Jarvis said, grabbing my attention.
"Oh? Tell me what you've found," I paused what I was doing, leaned on the workbench, and asked.
[Sir, the designs for Dr. Wendy Lawson's Light-Speed Engine, which you acquired after her death, were successfully translated a long time ago. However, as you're aware, the designs were intentionally left incomplete by the doctor to prevent replication.] Jarvis said and continued.
[It's been four years since you tasked me with simulating and restoring the project to provide a complete version of the technology. However, it's important to note that without the Tesseract as an energy core, recreating the engine under the same conditions as Dr. Mar-Vell would be impossible. Although I managed to recreate the engine, it's still incomplete. The Tesseract is a unique and powerful energy source closely tied to space. Creating a Light-Speed Engine without the Tesseract is feasible, but creating one that grants powers without the cube doesn't seem very likely.] Jarvis reported.
"Oh? Well, it seems your new upgrade was quite useful. You've managed to obtain a complete version even without the Tesseract. I thought you'd only be able to do that once we acquire the cube in two years." I said, surprised and pleased.
[Yes, it's thanks to the upgrade, but it's still technically nearly impossible to restore these data without the Tesseract. However, by using Dr. Lawson's research on the cube, I was able to cross-reference the data. And I would appreciate it if you could avoid sending me impossible missions in the future.] Jarvis explained, playfully teasing me at the end.
"Well, if you managed it, it means it wasn't impossible." I quipped back, unfazed.
I then examined the designs for a while before setting them aside.
"Without the Tesseract, we won't be able to conduct the simulations and create the exact conditions to endow anyone with Carol's powers. I'll have to try to obtain Carol's blood for the process to be perfected... not that it's difficult. In two years, it will be easy, and if all goes well, Carol will be my second wife and will assist with the process." I said with a mischievous smile.