"Good afternoon, Miss Pamela. Has Kino returned?"
Tony pushed the door open with Pepper beside him and asked instinctively. This had become a daily question for him over the past few days. Today, he hadn't held much hope for a different answer.
"Tony, long time no see. Have you eaten yet?"
Kino's voice rang out.
"Kino, you're back!"
Tony's face lit up with joy as he turned toward the source of the voice and quickly made his way to the dining table.
"Yes, I just returned. Why don't you both join us for a meal?"
Kino smiled as he spoke.
"Excuse us, Mr. Kino."
Pepper nodded politely and took a seat beside Pamela. Over the past few days, the two had become close friends.
"Sounds great. I rarely get the chance to eat Chinese food."
Tony, being his usual self, casually found a spot and sat down. Pamela smiled slightly and manipulated the plants to bring over two sets of chopsticks and bowls.
After all, Chinese food was best enjoyed with rice.
"This tastes really good. I think I should invent a robot that specializes in making Chinese cuisine."
Tony spoke while eating.
"If you manage to create one, make sure to give me one as well. A cooking robot would be incredibly useful."
Kino recalled the chefs in Hell. If not for the high wages, they would have gone on strike by now—demons in Hell had insatiable appetites.
"Consider it done."
Tony responded confidently as he continued enjoying the delicious meal. The dining room was filled with a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Pepper glanced at Venom's bowl, which was piled high with chocolate, and whispered to Pamela:
"Pamela, is it really okay for her to eat that much chocolate?"
"Don't worry. Sister Venom is not from Earth. Chocolate is her primary food source."
Pamela smiled as she explained.
"An alien?!"
Pepper was momentarily shocked but quickly remembered that Mr. Kino was a demon king. Her expression gradually returned to normal.
Venom pushed a piece of chocolate toward her.
"Try it. This brand has the best taste."
"Thank you."
Pepper didn't refuse her kindness and placed the chocolate into her mouth.
"You haven't been sleeping well lately, have you?"
Venom noticed Pepper's tired expression and asked with concern.
"Yes, with Obadiah's death, the explosion at the weapons factory, and Tony becoming Iron Man, it's been overwhelming."
Pepper sighed. Though she had been visiting daily, her stays had been brief—just long enough to deliver some gifts before leaving.
Judging by today, she was finally taking a break, but tomorrow would likely be another sleepless night. Thinking about it, she shot a resentful glance at Tony.
Tony, standing beside her, scratched his head awkwardly and said:
"I've been busy upgrading the Iron Man suit, so I dumped all the company matters onto you. Sorry about that, Pepper."
"Let me help you with that."
Venom offered.
"...That would be a great help."
Pepper glanced at Tony, and after seeing his approving nod, she agreed.
Venom took Pepper's hand, and her black symbiotic material silently seeped into Pepper's body. A few moments later, Venom released her hand and said:
"All done."
Pepper immediately felt a surge of energy, as if all her previous exhaustion had been wiped away.
"Whoa! Pepper, your face!"
Tony suddenly exclaimed, eyes widening in surprise.
"What about my face?"
Pepper touched her cheek in confusion—it felt smooth and soft.
Pamela used her plant abilities to bring over a mirror.
"Oh my God!"
Pepper stared at the reflection in disbelief. Though she had always used expensive skincare and makeup, the natural aging process had dimmed her skin's youthful glow.
But now, her skin had returned to its youthful state—blemish-free, smooth, and radiating a healthy brilliance.
"Thank you so much, Venom."
Pepper was deeply moved, her eyes shimmering with emotion.
"No problem."
Venom mimicked Tony's earlier tone with exaggerated confidence.
"Pfft—hahaha!"
Pepper burst into laughter, her voice light and cheerful. At that moment, she and Venom grew closer.
After finishing their meal, the three women sat with Damian on the couch, chatting.
"Miss Venom's abilities are truly incredible, no matter how many times I see them."
Tony marveled, admiration evident in his eyes.
"Of course. My wife is the best."
Kino declared proudly.
"No way. Pepper is the best."
Tony retorted stubbornly.
The two men soon found themselves locked in a heated debate over whose wife was superior.
"...Honestly, my friend, I don't even know how to thank you."
Tony's expression turned serious as he looked at Kino.
"Whether it was saving my life before or helping me get together with Pepper, I owe you so much."
"How about I give you another ten percent of my company's shares?"
Tony gritted his teeth. "That's the most I can offer without affecting the company's operations."
"No need. I plan on starting my own company soon. If you really want to repay me, how about doing me a favor instead?"
Kino smiled.
"As long as it's not a minor task. If it is, I'll take it as an insult."
Tony sipped a glass of water.
"How about helping me remodel Hell? Big enough for you?"
"Pfft—cough, cough, cough! Remodeling Hell?! What, do you want to turn it into a city of steel?"
Tony choked on his drink, coughing violently, a bad feeling creeping up on him.
"No, I want to transform it into a natural paradise."
"How's the progress?"
"Haven't started yet. I lack both money and manpower. Right now, I'm just dealing with the surrounding lava."
"...I need to see this 'Hell' of yours first."
Tony suddenly felt he might have overestimated himself. Dealing with lava? That sounded like an environmental nightmare.
"No problem."
The two men prepared to head to Hell.
"Venom, Pamela, Damian—I'm going to Hell with Tony for a bit."
Kino informed his family.
"I'm coming too."
Pamela immediately said. Having just reunited with her beloved, she didn't want to part so soon.
"Pepper, would you like to come see Hell too?"
Venom invited.
"Sure!"
Pepper agreed without hesitation. She was quite curious about the legendary Hell.
"Pepper, my dear, maybe there's a throne of flames waiting just for you."
Tony teased with a mischievous grin.
"Hmph! Always making fun of me. If there is such a thing, it's probably meant for you."
Pepper huffed, crossing her arms.
"Who knows, the demons might treat you as an honored guest and offer you a pile of flaming gemstones."
Tony continued his playful imagination.
"Then you'd be the number one target for their tricks. Let's see if you can still joke then."
Pepper shot back.
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