"Do you think I have time?"
Xu Dan replied curtly and hung up the phone.
Tonight at exactly 00:00, the virtual game helmet would be officially released. For something of this magnitude, how could the boss of Antarctica possibly be idle?
Many people assume that bosses are naturally free, but in reality, most people in power are far busier than ordinary individuals. The only difference is that some are busy with physical labor, while others are exhausted by mental work.
This virtual gaming helmet—just the first shipment alone numbered one hundred million units.
The paperwork that poured in within a short time had already buried his desk!
"Pony wants agency rights? No. This isn't about trust or distrust. This virtual online game is far more complicated than they imagine. Refuse."
"Players from the island nation asking for open sales? No. Last time, the people above them defaulted. According to the terms, if their citizens want to play games from Antarctica Company, they'll have to wait at least one year. What? Discrimination? So what if it's discrimination?"
"Someone asking why the first game isn't a magic-themed one? If you're asking questions you shouldn't—ban him for two hours!"
...
"Dan, something happened at S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
"What? What does the security team even do? I've emphasized this for a long time—wait. Something happened at S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
Xu Dan suddenly remembered that he had just received a call from Nick Fury.
Now, Riva came over to report again on her own initiative.
It seemed something really had gone wrong.
But—
"What does S.H.I.E.L.D. have to do with me?"
Riva pursed her lips helplessly. She had expected this response. In truth, she had only come to inform Xu Dan of the situation—nothing more.
That night, everyone at Antarctica stayed up past midnight.
As they watched the batch of unmanned transport aircraft bearing the Antarctic Company logo soar into the sky, everyone finally let out a sigh of relief.
Xu Dan was filled with emotion.
He had fantasized about this scene for a long time. When he was young, he too had hoped that somewhere in the world there would be a genius who could fulfill this dream for players everywhere.
In the end, he himself had entered the gaming industry—but with the resources he had back then, he couldn't even produce the simplest virtual game. Not even a crude one.
And now, he had become the very person from his childhood fantasies—the one who fulfilled the dreams of players across the globe.
Playing virtual games was fun, yes—but making them was exhausting!
He withdrew his gaze, looked at the people behind him, and said loudly:
"Everyone—if you want to leave, you can clock out now. If you want to stay, then let's celebrate!"
After accomplishing something this big, even he wanted to let loose. Even a quiet, refined man had to understand the ways of the world.
As for how to celebrate—once he covered the bill, the rest was up to these energetic people. Dancing, drinking, whatever—they had plenty of tricks!
As soon as Xu Dan finished speaking, cheers erupted.
A large portion of these people were originally technicians from S.H.I.E.L.D.
But now, they seemed to have forgotten their former missions entirely, subconsciously viewing themselves as employees—employees of the most incredible company in the world—and wearing that identity with pride.
As for going back to S.H.I.E.L.D… umm. Sorry, what was that again?
Even Nick Fury had seen through this long ago. He knew these people were like married daughters—once sent out, they could never be taken back.
So in the end, Xu Dan got the bargain.
After all, it was Major Fakeman—he still had a conscience.
Anyway, binding a talent like Xu Dan was an incredibly cost-effective deal, even if these people were given away for free!
......
The release of a game headset did not mean the game itself had officially begun!
Once these helmets reached players' hands one by one, it would still take another week before the game officially went online.
Naturally, one hundred million helmets were nowhere near enough for a planet with a population of seven billion.
Therefore, as soon as the first batch shipped out, production of the second batch had to begin immediately.
Over in Wakanda, Shuri was already crying in frustration!
All the manufacturing machines had been requisitioned to produce virtual helmets. If she wanted to develop anything new now, she had to queue up!
This was clearly her own home!
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Just as everyone was eagerly awaiting the launch of the virtual game, a major incident occurred first.
Loki seized the Cosmic Cube—and at the same time, controlled Dr. Selvig and Hawkeye using the Mind Scepter!
They needed to build a massive generator to activate the Cube's power, opening an enormous portal to teleport the Chitauri army!
After being turned away by Xu Dan, Nick Fury temporarily gave up on further contact. Time was pressing—he could only hastily assemble a team.
The newly awakened Captain Rogers. Agent Black Widow…
Well—for now, just those two.
Bruce Banner, the main combat force of the Avengers, was still immersed in his own research at the Antarctic Biotechnology Company.
He knew nothing about what was happening outside.
As for Major Fakeman trying to contact Banner?
She would first have to get past the automated defense system set up by Red. Anyone without authorization who dared to break into Banner's floor was no different from seeking death!
Even worse—after dying, others wouldn't even be able to find the body!
And even if someone possessed extraordinary abilities, even if they could break through the mechanical defenses, standing guard outside Banner's research room were still two mages!
Don't underestimate these two mages just because they didn't look impressive. All they needed to do was draw a circle and curse everything!
As for the other main force—Thor was still playing games in Asgard. Even if Heimdall could see everything clearly, it would still take time, wouldn't it?
Thus, with two of the Avengers' main pillars absent, the usually unreliable Tony Stark had become the most dependable one.
But when Nick Fury thought about Loki's terrifying abilities, then looked at his pitiful three-person lineup, his face darkened—and he nearly cried.
Black Widow Natasha—even with high-tech equipment from the Antarctic military industry—was at best on par with the original Iron Man.
As for Captain Rogers, he was still just a super-soldier.
In the end, the backbone of this battle would have to rely entirely on Mr. Tony Stark.
"Howard left behind an excellent seed…" Nick Fury thought bitterly.
"Haven't you found Loki's whereabouts yet?"
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