Phantom Kid in the American Comic World
103. Can You Fly a Plane?

“It seems Tony Stark is very unhappy with you. After only a few days, he publicly announced war against you in the newspaper.”

Charlie's dumbfounded.

Rarely are classes suspended for three consecutive days. Mathison lay comfortably on the sofa while watching TV as care after training. But when he turns on the TV, Tony's face appears.

After all, this was the first time someone had publicly challenged the Phantom Kid since his debut.

Of course, that would be the biggest trend.

In the past, Daggett and Kingpin have all announced sky-high bounties in the underworld, hoping to get information on the Phantom Kid or kill him head-on.

Unfortunately, after all this time, no killer had come to Mathison.

The reward always depends on the list, but no one can get it. It's almost a legend in the industry.

Speculation about the Phantom Kid is also increasingly diverse. Some people say that Kid is a demon who can grow bigger or smaller at will. Others say that Kid is a strong and powerful man. Others say that there is more than one thief, and Phantom Kid is the name of their organization…

In short, no one could tell the detailed information about the Phantom Kid, he was like a ghost, leaving no trace in the world.

Should I buy the diamond Tony has to offer? It would be a pity if it ended up empty-handed because I clearly returned the Reactor.” Arc

Mathison suddenly felt troublesome. Although he had anticipated the current situation for a long time, he did not expect Tony to bring him publicly into the world and release such a priceless treasure as Light Mountain as bait.

The Light Mountain, known as Koh-i-Noor, is one of the oldest diamonds in the world. Legend has it that it has a history of more than three thousand years, but no one knows whether it is true or false. Because the earliest record that can be traced is in 1304 AD.

It has been passed down for more than 700 years, which is still a remarkable age for gemstones.

There is a passage in the Hindu scriptures to describe the Mountain of Light as follows: “Whatever has it, it has the whole world. Whoever has it must endure the disaster it caused. Only God or a woman will not suffer punishment if they have it.”

Of course, in general, such registers are mostly absurd, and it is normal for the world's famous and greatest gem to bear some kind of ugliness and superstition for it.

If it doesn't bring misfortune to people, it doesn't qualify to be called a precious gem, huh?

However, the Light Mountain was really a bit 'evil'.

After consulting many sources, Mathison discovers that the Mountain of Light was actually passed down to Howard from England when he was alive.

At that moment, it was the most stressful time during World War II, and countless precious treasures were scattered all over the world back then.

The Light Mountain is just one of them.

Surprisingly, when Howard got Mountain of Light, it just so happened that Stark Industries was growing rapidly, and eventually developed into the largest arms company in the world.

And Howard did die in the end, which confirmed the curse of the Mountain of Light.

Mathison initially did not want to believe in such superstitions, but everything is possible in the world of American Comics. He had experienced the magic of Tamil rubies before.

It really wouldn't be too surprising if it turned out that the Light Mountain harbored such a curse that had been circulating for so many years.

"What are you going to do, accept the challenge?"

Charlie looked at Mathison and asked.

“This is the first time someone has openly challenged me, if I was afraid, I would be considered a joke. Not to mention that Light Mountain is worth stealing.”

Mathison took it for granted.

“Don't blame me for not reminding you, Iron Man has basically found your method last time. And by challenging you in public, he is, obviously, confident to beat you.”

“And Batman is very likely to appear again. Didn't you forget that he almost unmasked you a few days ago? Without the help of Poison Ivy, you will fail. ”

Charlie squinted at Mathison.

Mathison convinced Charlie.

“However, as the saying goes, this is a different time, and I sure can beat them now.”

“Ha, I hope Batman won't find a way to counterattack your new ability, A Knight Doesn't Die with Empty Hands, again”

Charlie is not affected by Mathison's confidence.

"Charlie, there's one thing right about you: It'd be dangerous if Pamela didn't help me, so you have to help me in this upcoming operation."

Mathison said to Charlie seriously.

"Oh? Have you finally decided to ask for help? What do you want me to do, will it be the same as last time? If so, I do not plan to make my legs tired again.”

Charlie suspects.

Hearing that, Mathison felt embarrassed for a while. He knew that Charlie was talking about sending him to go to the Stark Expo ago. He didn't expect Charlie to remember it all this time.

“Ah, of course not, we already know the location in Stark Expo very well.”

"Please, what do you want me to do?"

"Charlie, can you fly a helicopter?"

Mathison asked in earnest.

Charly: “...”

Next night.

Stark Expo is a major technology fair that takes place all year round, and many people come to visit it almost every day.

The roots of a large tree created by Poison Ivy are now a new attraction at the Expo.

Ever since the news about Tony spread, our Chief George's temper has exploded. He forcibly sent a large number of police officers to the exhibition.

In addition, dozens of police helicopters have been arranged to patrol back and forth in the sky, which is much larger than the GCPD.

“Are you sure Phantom Kid is coming? I felt it was a foolish move to declare war on him in public. Anyone with an average IQ knows that the Mountain of Light is a decoy. This is a trap to fight it.”

"If I were the Phantom Kid, I wouldn't care at all."

Backstage in the middle pavilion, Tony complained to Pepper.

“No, you will do it! And you will run to the challenger as soon as possible because you value your own face just as much as you value your own life.”

Pepper stabbed him mercilessly.

“This is not the point. I mean, tomorrow is the time to show off the Mountain of Light, but now Phantom Kid still has no response,.... uh. teaser letter or whatever his name is!”

“Every time he committed a crime, he must have sent the item, but now that he didn't do it, doesn't that mean he won't come?”

Tony's idea wasn't unreasonable, and Pepper was a little hesitant, too.

"Women and men!"

Suddenly, there was a soft male voice from outside, it was the voice of the Phantom Kid!

Tony and Pepper looked at each other and ran out simultaneously.