Phantom Kid in the American Comic World
118. Creating a New Element!

"I know how to cure your palladium poisoning, but I can't make a cure."

Mathison said slowly, bringing Tony into shock. 

"However, I'm pretty sure you can." 

"Tell me how to make it!" 

toni said excitedly. 

"Just calm down, Mr. Stark." 

Mathison smiled and told Tony not to get too excited. 

“I can tell you how to survive, but first, I need to know how you found me this time. As I contemplated myself, I thought it was impossible to detect a flaw in my disguise. ” 

With Tony's feedback, Mathison can make sure to get better in the future. 

“Pff” 

Right after Mathison asked, Tony suddenly laughed. 

“In fact, we don't guess who you're going undercover with.”

Batman helps Tony answer. 

"What does that mean?" 

Mathison asked with a frown on her face. 

“We just discussed that there are only a few people on top of the building where the Light Mountain is located. Based on that, the only ones most likely to be the Phantom Kid are Pepper, Happy, and George. You may be one of them.” 

“Another possibility is that you are totally unfair.” 

Tony gave his reasons. 

“As you said earlier, there is no shortage in your disguise. We're not sure who you're undercover with. In fact, I think you're pretending to be Pepper again. ” 

“Then how do you suspect me?” 

“We don't doubt you.” 

Batman and Iron Man are simultaneously acting in doubles. One said the sentence and the other would proceed, exposing Kid's plan. 

“We don't suspect you're alone. In fact, a few minutes ago, we tested Pepper and Happy to make sure that they weren't Phantom Kid.” 

“Although so we don't know if it was you a few seconds ago, we tried to trick you into confessing.” 

"So, if I insist on denying that I don't know anything about palladium poisoning, you wouldn't really know that I'm disguised as George?"

Mathison said with a strange expression. 

«Is this a trap? The good god! Both are great actors. They just did an act just now.”

“Yes, that's it! Now, can you tell me how to cure these green tattoo lines on me? 

Tony pulled his collar, and fine green lines appeared in his throat. 

“Actually, the cure for palladium poisoning is very simple, you just need to stop using the element palladium.”

Mathison said calmly. 

As soon as those words came out of his mouth, Tony's hopeful eyes became disappointed.

"I thought you'd say some eye-opening methods, but I don't expect you to really know anything."

"I can't let go of the use of the element palladium, because I'm Iron Man."

“Simple only, you just need to find a replacement for palladium.” 

Mathison took it for granted. 

The disappointment in Tony's face grew heavier. 

“Do you think I do not know the method you are talking about? I've tried all the known elements, and there is no element that can replace palladium. Forget it, you won't be able to understand.” 

"I'm absolutely crazy to believe that a thief would know how to solve a problem that modern medical chemistry cannot solve."

Tony rubbed his forehead and sighed. 

“Because all known elements do not work, why don't you try unknown elements?” 

“Say you can create a new element.” 

Tony could not understand this statement at first. How could he, artificially, create a new element, how could he be sure whether it would work or not, and where could he find its theoretical basis?

If Tony really wanted to create a new element, it was necessary to build a complete and correct theoretical system, and then put it into experimentation. How could he design the structure of the elements and crash into particles so that they could form perfectly designed structures? 

It will take several years to complete this series of procedures. 

Tony didn't have much time to learn everything! 

Unlike him, Batman's first reaction was to frantically think about the feasibility of creating a new element, and what changes he would bring to the world once that element appeared. 

Mathison doesn't want to explain any more, after all, she really doesn't understand how basic the theory is to create new elements. 

"Sir. Stark, your father really left you a lot of money, but you never knew it.” 

Mathison reached out and lowered her hat. 

“Since a few decades ago, Howard started learning how to create new elements. He even designed a new elemental structure. It was just that he was unable to complete his experiments with the foundations of the industry at that time, so everything remained on a theoretical level. ” 

“How do you know this? I have never heard of him reveal this study.” 

Tony doubts whether he is Howard's biological son or not, and why others know more about his father than he does. 

Ivan Vanko, Coulson, Phantom Kid… 

“How I know it doesn't matter. What matters is who has the secret of Howard's research on new elements, and who keeps the results of his research secret.” 

Mathison smiled slightly and said. 

"Who is this guy?" 

Tony exclaims. 

"You're supposed to see Coulson, why don't you ask him?" 

After saying this, Mathison was suddenly enveloped in a cloud of smoke and disappeared on the spot. 

"Are you not going after him?" 

ask Toni. 

"Not needed." 

Batman replied, taking out a small box from his multifunctional belt. 

"You're gonna need this before you uncover the truth about the new element." 

Three small syringes are in the box, filled with transparent liquid. 

"What's this?" 

Tony didn't accept it, he kept staring at Batman, then asked. 

“Lithium dioxide can temporarily suppress the symptoms of palladium poisoning through neck injections. This can allow you to live for half a month. This range should be enough for you to heal yourself. ” 

Batman puts the box on the floor in front of Tony. 

“Ah, I almost forgot that you do not like to take things from others.” 

Tony didn't say much, he picked up the syringe and stuck it in his neck. 

After injecting lithium dioxide into his body, Tony's condition completely improved, and a green bloodline spreading down his throat was drawn into his chest at a speed visible to the naked eye. 

"This stuff is good, it works a lot better than my vegetable juice."

Tony praised. 

"Ivan Vanko is almost here." 

Batman clicks on his left wristband, and a screen appears, showing the time left for Vanko to arrive; it is accurate to the microsecond level. 

With a bang, Tony covered his helmet and flew up into the sky to observe where Ivan would come from. 

Batman climbed up the building and looked around. 

Alfred patrolled the sky above the fair in Batwing. 

Both are ready and waiting for the final battle.