Marvel : Endless Power

"Jarvis, are you there?" Rody asked, testing the AI's responsiveness.

"Always at your service, Mr. Rody," the room glowed with a soft blue hue as Jarvis' voice resonated.

"Scan these comics and search the internet for related information," Rody instructed, placing the only three pages he had on the sleek desktop.

The scanning process commenced, and the blue light flickered methodically. Moments later, Jarvis reported, "Apologies, but no matching content has been found in any known comic databases. However, based on artistic style and material composition, these resemble works from the following forty-five artists." A holographic display projected dozens of images, each linked to a renowned comic book illustrator.

Rody navigated through the profiles, each revealing extensive portfolios—Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Jim Lee, John Romita Sr. However, none of them matched what he was looking for. Frustration set in as he realized these comics likely weren't from this world. He shifted his focus back to the most promising clue—the partially visible letters OSB.

"Jarvis, enhance this section and analyze the lettering. Cross-reference with corporate logos, registered trademarks, and significant names."

The AI's processing time took noticeably longer. Across the mansion, in a different wing, Tony was in the middle of an argument with Pepper about his alleged escapades the previous night when both suddenly experienced a peculiar sense of unease. They brushed it off, but back in Rody's room, he remained fixated on Jarvis' holographic screen.

"After comparative analysis, the most likely match is the Osborn Corporation. Similarity rating: 78.45%."

The second Rody saw the name Osborn, he knew exactly what it meant. His mind raced as memories flooded in—Norman Osborn, CEO of Oscorp, the Green Goblin, a ruthless industrialist and one of Spider-Man's greatest enemies.

Wait… isn't this supposed to be the world of Iron Man? Why is Osborn here?

If Osborn existed, did that mean Spider-Man was out there too? And if so, what about the X-Men? The Fantastic Four? The Avengers? The complexity of his situation deepened.

He dove into the corporate details Jarvis provided. Oscorp was primarily a weapons manufacturer, much like Stark Industries, but where Tony specialized in high-tech military hardware like repulsor weaponry and missile guidance systems, Oscorp focused on genetic enhancements, experimental armor, and biochemical warfare. This was the company behind the Goblin Formula—a dangerous serum that turned Norman Osborn into a superhuman but also shattered his sanity.

The most pressing detail, however, was that Oscorp maintained one of the most secure research facilities in the country. If Rody's comics indicated he needed to infiltrate the company to recover more pages, the task wouldn't be easy. Even with his emerging mind-reading ability, sneaking into Oscorp was a suicidal mission.

And worst of all—he couldn't involve Tony in this.

Stark Industries and Oscorp were already rivals in the defense industry. If Tony got involved, things could escalate into an outright corporate war. Rody needed to handle this alone.

But first—he needed better defenses.

Mind-reading was useful, but in a world with people like Iron Man and the Green Goblin, it was practically useless in a fight. His mental attack technique was still unreliable, draining him too quickly to be practical.

If I want to survive here, I need an edge.

His best bet? Pushing Tony to develop the Iron Man armor faster.

The sooner the Mark I was built, the sooner Tony would begin upgrading it into something truly formidable. Once he had access to Stark's technology, he could find a way to arm himself properly.

Determined, Rody rushed out of the room—only to bump into Tony and Pepper.

"Rody! How's your new room? Anything you don't like?" Pepper asked kindly.

"Honestly? It's perfect. Way better than my old place," Rody admitted.

"Glad to hear it. Let me know if you need anything. Unlike your cousin here, I actually know how to manage things," she said, throwing a sharp glance at Tony.

"Hah, trust me, I learned that the hard way," Rody chuckled, remembering how Tony flirted with nurses in front of him while he was still hospitalized.

"Hey! I'm standing right here," Tony protested, but neither of them paid him any mind.

Pepper had to leave soon to handle some business at Stark Industries, giving Rody the perfect opening to convince Tony to let him see the lab.

Tony smirked. "What, you're suddenly interested in science now? Should I be worried?"

"I just realized something after getting shot. In a world like this, the human body is way too fragile. You're a genius—can't you build something to help with that? It's not like we can rely on bodyguards all the time."

Tony raised an eyebrow. "What are you asking for? A bulletproof vest? Dude, it's summer."

Rody shook his head. Tony hadn't been kidnapped in Afghanistan yet. He hadn't experienced true danger firsthand, which meant he didn't see the necessity of his future Iron Man suit just yet.

Time for a different approach.

"Jarvis, scan my body," Rody commanded.

The AI complied, projecting a lifelike 3D model of Rody in front of them.

Tony tilted his head. "Okay, this is mildly interesting. What now?"

"Now…" Rody grinned. "Give me a medieval knight's armor. Something out of a comic book. Make it look cool."

A Gothic-inspired armored suit materialized over his holographic figure.

Tony scoffed. "You do realize looking cool and actually surviving gunfire are two completely different things, right?"

Rody ignored him. "Now, strip away the unnecessary decorations. Add a tactical mask—something sleek but intimidating."

With a few more modifications, the final result was a streamlined, jet-black tactical suit, complete with reinforced plating and a built-in mask.

Tony whistled. "Huh. Not bad. A little dramatic, but I like the aesthetic."

"This is what I need," Rody said firmly. "Something that actually protects me. You can build stuff like this in your sleep, right?"

Tony chuckled. "Well, obviously. But if we're talking full-body armor, you'd need something lightweight yet durable. Carbon fiber composites? Maybe a titanium alloy blend?" He rubbed his chin. "We could integrate shock-absorbing gel for impacts…"

He was already designing the suit in his head—exactly what Rody wanted.

The key was planting the idea of wearable protection in Tony's mind early. Once Tony built a prototype for Rody, he'd be one step closer to building Iron Man's first suit.

And when that happened, Rody would finally have a fighting chance in this world.

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