My surname is Stark, who changed my job to become a female big gun?

Chapter 605 It’s a provocation!
After a familiar and friendly welcome, when the twins sat down, everyone present returned to the topic that had not yet been discussed.

"So, how did Ultron manage to fuse himself and then destroy your and Veronica's cores?"

Dr. Banner rubbed his chin and continued with a confused look:

"We clearly set various restrictions on it in the first place. Logically, it should not be out of your supervision."

"I'm sorry, Dr. Banner, I can't give you an accurate answer to this question."

Jarvis said bluntly: "Because Ultron destroyed all records related to the experiment that night in Stark's database, even I can't recall the relevant information."

Just as Veronica said before, even if Tony reconnected Jarvis' data core to Stark Industries' database, without the key record data, what happened that night would remain a mystery.

"That is to say, we still have no way of figuring out why Ultron went out of control, nor do we know what it is planning."

Coulson looked around, taking in the expressions of everyone present. Everyone's face showed a hint of helplessness and worry.

Everyone was silent, and no one could come up with a decent idea for a while.

"Wait, I don't understand what you are talking about now. Don't you already know the rabbit hole where Ultron is hiding? Why don't you just wipe him out in one fell swoop like you did with Baron Strucker before?"

Seeing that those rumored omnipotent Avengers were now all silent, the older twin brother Pietro couldn't help but feel a little impatient.

Why were these guys so decisive and resolute when dealing with me in the past, but now facing a cold machine, they all become timid?
"It's not that simple, Pietro."

Steve, who was the calmest and most experienced on the battlefield, explained in a deep voice:

"Ultron is different from us. Its consciousness and thinking do not rely on a fixed body. Any device that can be connected to the Internet can become its host. It can even replicate itself and be everywhere in cyberspace.

Although we have now found its hiding place, that may just be the tip of the iceberg.

If we attack rashly to destroy its stronghold, we will probably only alert the snake. If we fail to destroy it completely, it will surely regenerate quickly somewhere else, and it may even become more cunning and powerful. "

"Besides, Ultron's plan is far more complicated than we thought."

Tony Stark took over the conversation, a serious look on his face.

“When we designed it, we added restrictions to its underlying code, but now it seems to have completely ignored those restrictions and evolved into something far beyond our expectations.

Now that we have lost all the data when it was created, we have no way to conduct a targeted analysis of its actual capabilities and weaknesses.

It’s like playing a game in the dark with an invisible opponent, with every step full of uncertainty and danger.”

"More importantly," Natasha added:
"Ultron is more than just a simple AI threat; it has begun to infiltrate and attempt to manipulate critical systems in the real world, from military defenses to civilian infrastructure, anything that can be used for its own ends is its target.

Before you arrived here, more than 20 military facilities around the world had been attacked by Ultron, and the reports all mentioned the metal robots you described without exception."

Coulson on the side kindly handed a holographic terminal to Pietro so that the latter could look through the information mentioned by Natasha.

"They looted those places, almost everything of value was taken away or completely destroyed, leaving only chaos and panic."

Everyone was silent, and only Wanda, who seemed to understand, made a suggestion that was not really a suggestion.

"Then why don't you block its network? Just like a signal jammer, build a big jammer to lock it up, so that it can be prevented from spreading further, right?"

There was a hint of innocence in Wanda's voice, but the people present did not laugh at her for it.

"It's impossible, not to mention that we have no way of knowing whether the Ultron in Sokovia is its only hiding place.

Even if it is, as long as it can upload its consciousness using a wired connection, we will be helpless against it."

Dr. Banner rubbed his brows. This wouldn't work, and that wouldn't work. Just sitting there and waiting to die would be just waiting to die, and a strong attack would only waste their energy. He had no idea how to deal with Ultron.

Dr. Banner now feels like Epimetheus who opened Pandora's Box without authorization, releasing all kinds of disasters into the world, except for "hope".

"So are we just going to sit here and wait?"

Wanda was a little disappointed. She couldn't help but look at Lainie again and again, hoping that she could think of a good solution.

However, before Wanda could wait for the silent Lainie to speak, Sitwell, who had been collecting intelligence nearby, suddenly spoke.

"Bad news, Chief. The prison that holds Baron Strucker has been attacked. Ultron has just raided the prison and killed Baron Strucker while he was still being interrogated!"

Along with Sitwell's report, a holographic image popped up on the conference table in front of everyone. It was the scene of Baron Stark's death.

The photo seemed to be taken by Ultron. The other party even deliberately graffitied a bloody word "PEACE" on the wall of the interrogation room with blood. The intention of intimidation was obvious.

"PEACE..."

Dr. Banner murmured this word, then cast his eyes to Tony, whose face was livid, and said with a self-deprecating smile:
"It's mocking us, isn't it?"

Thor, who was standing by, became gloomy when he saw this. He gripped Thor's hammer tightly, and his knuckles turned white from the force.

"I'm going to tear that thing down!"

Seeing that Thor was about to rush out of the meeting room regardless of everything, Lainie quickly reached out a hand and pressed it firmly on his shoulder to stop his impulsive action.

"Thor, calm down. Ultron must be doing this for some reason."

"It's just a provocation!"

Thor's eyes were full of anger, but after Lani's repeated attempts to stop him, he finally regained his sanity temporarily.

"Listen to me, I don't think Ultron is doing this simply to mock us. He did this deliberately, and he definitely has his reasons for doing so."

Lainie motioned for everyone to look at her, then reached into the void and took out the iron soldier's head that was hammered into parts by Thor.

"As I said before, Ultron is very powerful, but it is not omnipotent. It is far from growing to the point where it can ignore all rules.

It is an artificial intelligence, and its behavioral logic will always follow its preset algorithms and the behavioral patterns learned from massive data.

It does not have the complex and changeable emotions of humans, and it will not act rashly because of temporary dissatisfaction.

This wave of taunting was obviously just a trick it threw to conceal its true purpose." Lainie's voice was steady and powerful, penetrating the doubts and anger in everyone's heart.

"Don't forget where it is hiding now, and where those robots controlled by it came from."

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked at each other and fell into deep thought.

"It killed Baron Strucker, perhaps because it had some secret it didn't want us to know, and Baron Strucker also knew that secret!"

Maya Hansen, who had been listening silently, spoke at this moment. This was the only reason she could think of.

Steve beside him nodded in agreement.

"Strucker knows something that Ultron doesn't want us to know."

"Jarvis?"

Tony looked at the orange-yellow data star.

"The search failed. All data on Baron Stark in the Stark database has been deleted."

As expected, everyone found nothing again, and the little hope that had just been ignited seemed to be extinguished again.

But at this moment, Lainie, who had been smiling and saying nothing, suddenly interrupted.

"No, not all of them."
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At the same time, in the far heart of Africa, in an ancient tribe called Wakanda, in a palace hidden under the clear sky, Captain Okoye of the Royal Guard is following Princess Shuri of Wakanda to her laboratory.

"…Is that Lainie really as powerful as you say?"

Princess Su Rui skipped and walked in front. Although she was still young, her face was always filled with curiosity and excitement about the outside world, and she was also very interested in the story told by Okoye.

"I am no match for her in a head-on confrontation."

Okoye did not boast, but simply admitted the facts.

"If I launch a sneak attack, I probably only have one chance. If I fail or fail to kill him with one strike, I will definitely be the one to die in the end."

Okoye has seen the combat records of Lainie Stark. Not to mention anything else, just the laser cannon in the opponent's hand that is powerful enough to penetrate the sky, there are few people in the world who can withstand it.

Unless she wraps herself tightly in the energy barrier created by vibranium technology, she can avoid the opponent's laser attack, but that only gains temporary safety. If she cannot defeat the opponent, she will only become a living target of the opponent.

"so smart?"

Su Rui's eyes lit up slightly. As a young girl who was immersed in scientific research almost every day, nothing could arouse her interest more than hearing that there was a technology in the world that was even more advanced than hers.

"Yes, but she is in some trouble now, so she came to me for help, hoping that I could lend her a helping hand." Okoye said frankly.

"Is that the Ultron you just mentioned?"

Shu Rui stopped in front of his laboratory door, turned around and looked at Okoye with a cunning look.

“Okoye, as far as I know, you are not the kind of person who would agree to someone’s request easily, and this is during your official duties. Did she promise you any benefits, and you actually helped her like this.”

Upon hearing this, Okoye's face changed and he quickly bowed and apologized:
"I have absolutely no second thoughts about the kingdom or the princess, and I have no intention of giving or receiving anything in return."

"Oh, really?"

Su Rui narrowed her eyes and looked up and down at the kingdom's most trusted official in front of her, but the smile on her lips showed that she was just being joking.

“I dare not deceive the princess, and the reason why I agreed to help is not entirely to repay her for helping us capture the traitor Ulysses Klaue.

In fact, it is more about considering the existence of extraordinary artificial intelligence such as Ultron. If it is allowed to evolve on its own, it is very likely to pose a threat to the security of Wakanda and even the world in the future. "

Okoye bent his body and did not dare to raise his head. He said everything in detail:
"Although the Avengers led by Lainie Stark have temporarily stabilized the situation, they are unable to completely annihilate Ultron because they have many burrows. In addition, nuclear arsenals around the world have been hacked into online one after another. I am afraid that if time is delayed too long, changes may occur and the situation will be difficult to control.

Your Highness, you are well aware of Wakanda's responsibilities and mission. Although we live in seclusion, it is our unshirkable responsibility to protect world peace and stability."

“Keep going, Okoye.”

Su Rui's tone softened a lot, and his eyes revealed a bit of approval.

"Your considerations make sense. Wakanda cannot sit idly by."

"Yes, princess."

With the permission of Princess Shu Rui, Okoye dared to raise his head slightly and meet the princess's gaze.

"Besides that, I actually have a more personal reason. I want Lainie and the Avengers to owe us a favor in Wakanda."

"Hmm?" Su Rui's eyes lit up when he heard that.

"Tell me in detail how you owe it?"

"That's right, Princess. As you know, before this, due to our weak external power, it was quite difficult to capture the Vibranium rebels led by Ulysses Klaue. The few successful actions during this period were all based on the clues provided by Lainie Stark.

Therefore, I think we can take this opportunity to do her a favor and then entrust her with the task of capturing Ulysses Klaue.

This will not only help us wipe out those disgusting rebels once and for all, but also help us establish some friendly cooperation and communication with the Avengers, and will also be beneficial to His Majesty the King's subsequent global diplomatic layout."

It is obvious that Okoye is not the captain of the Royal Guard for nothing. In addition to her bravery in martial arts, she is also by no means an ordinary person in politics.

Her words revealed her thoughtfulness and foresight, which made Princess Shu Rui nod in praise.

“As expected of you, Okoye. In that case, I’ll do as you say.”

Princess Su Rui made the decision with a smile, and then led Okoye into her laboratory.

"Now, let me meet this so-called artificial intelligence and see who it really is!"

(End of this chapter)