Marvel Cybernetic Girl

Chapter 89: 89 Tony Actually Complained About Me Being Late! [30 PS]

After more than two hours of flight, the private small aircraft from Rhodes Island Industries slowly landed in Los Angeles.

Unlike the "Halo" transport plane that can tear through the sky at seven times the speed of sound, this private aircraft, typically used for business and personal travel, didn't have the advanced black-tech engine systems.

The plane was painted silver-gray, with the Rhodes Island Industries logo in silver on the wings, belly, and vertical tail.

The design was futuristic and sleek, giving off a distinctly sci-fi vibe.

The wing-body integrated design made it look more like a flat UFO, and the forward-swept wings greatly improved the plane's maneuverability and stability at subsonic speeds, while also significantly increasing its cargo capacity.

In fact, this aircraft, known as "Refract," was also a test product for Rhodes Island Industries' next-generation air force fighter aerodynamic layout.

With the help of Cortana's calculations, Kagura was working on solving the bending and divergence issues of forward-swept wings at high speeds and in turbulent airflows, to develop a next-generation aircraft that would outperform current fighter jets.

The research had shown promising results—this subsonic plane was now able to fly with remarkable stability, overcoming common issues associated with forward-swept wing planes.

It laid a solid foundation for the development of supersonic forward-swept wing aircraft.

Additionally, using such an avant-garde aircraft as a symbol of Rhodes Island Industries' power also helped with the company's growth and technological showcasing.

Of course, since this was Kagura's personal plane, the interior still maintained the luxury one would expect from a private jet.

More accurately, Kagura's interior design was inspired by none other than Tony Stark's private jet.

"I've only ever been on Stark's private plane, so my reference point is his plane! I'm not trying to show off!"

Now, the plane had landed, but Kagura was nowhere to be found.

"Hey, Miss Kagura, we've arrived," the flight attendant gently called out.

"Mmm...mhm…" Kagura, deep in sleep, lazily turned over, murmuring, "Let me finish this game... I'm about to win... CNDOTA number one in the world…"

"Miss Kagura, wake up!" The flight attendant nudged her.

"Mmm...let me finish... I'll pay, I'll pay, is that not enough? Do you want me to take my pants off for you?"

"Move aside, I'll handle it," the captain, unable to watch any longer, stepped forward, shooing the attendant away.

He cleared his throat and said, "Miss Kagura, meal's ready!"

"Ah! Meal time?!"

Hearing the word "meal," Kagura jumped up, "Achoo!"

She rubbed her nose. "Who turned the air conditioning so low…?"

'Can automated humanoid beings catch colds?' she wondered.

'No, I'm sure they don't…'

Yawning and rubbing her eyes, she finally sat up.

"Huh? Meal... where's the food…"

"Miss Kagura, we've arrived at the destination," the captain corrected himself politely, "I wish you a pleasant journey."

"Ah... sorry, I accidentally fell asleep." Kagura, still half-awake, finally grasped the situation.

"I... I've caused you trouble, sorry."

"No problem. Please grab your luggage. The door is on your right."

"Thanks."

After getting her belongings, Kagura exited the plane.

"Hi, Hitomi!"

At the Los Angeles airport, Pepper Potts and Tony Stark had been waiting for a while.

"Good morning, Pepper!" Kagura smiled as she greeted Pepper.

"Unbelievable, you were two hours late!" Tony Stark interjected.@@novelbin@@

"Hitomi, this is the first time I've invited anyone for a family trip. You better give me a good explanation, or I'll make you sit in the trunk!"

"Pfft!"

He actually complained about me being late?! I wonder who kept Rhodes waiting for three hours that one time!

I was only late by two hours! Hmph!

While mentally venting, Kagura rubbed the back of her head, looking apologetic, "Ah, well, this is my first trip with Mr. Stark, so I had to make sure everything was perfect, and... I guess I lost track of time."

"I have a lot of things for you to learn, Hitomi, but being late is not one of them," Tony started to lecture.

"You're still young, and time is precious. You need to plan your schedule carefully."

"Don't blame her, Tony. Isn't being late pretty normal for you?" Pepper shot back at Tony.

"If I hadn't dragged you out of bed this morning, you'd still be in it."

Exactly! Exactly!

In her heart, Kagura silently gave Pepper Potts several thumbs up.

Tony Stark was momentarily speechless, "...Anyway, let's get in the car. We've still got over a thousand kilometers to go."

After stowing their luggage, the three of them got into the luxury SUV driven by Happy Hogan.

"By the way, where's Natalie?" Kagura had heard that Natasha Romanoff would be the guide for this trip.

"She's already waiting for us in New Mexico. You'll meet her when we reach the destination tomorrow." Pepper answered, "The road to New Mexico is part of the trip too, you know, Hitomi."

"Mmm, got it," Kagura took out a pair of sunglasses and put them on.

"Let's go! I can't wait to enjoy the scenery along the way!"

In the U.S., road trips are a unique and captivating culture. Famous routes like Route 1 and Route 66 are popular tourist destinations.

Driving through vast, empty fields, with nature, farms, and small towns unfolding as the car moves—this freedom allows travelers to experience different sights, cultures, and landscapes.

It's a beloved way to travel in the U.S.

"By the way, Mr. Stark, didn't you forget your strange briefcase?" Kagura was referring to the portable Iron Man suit, like the Mark 5.

While the events at the Monaco Grand Prix proved the Mark 5 was a bad idea, Kagura was still curious about how Tony Stark would solve the issue of not having an Iron Man suit for a trip.

"No, that Mark 5 tech is outdated, it's been phased out," Tony replied.

"New portable tech is still in development, so for now, we're using the most traditional method."

"The most traditional method?"

"That's right, it's simple," Tony smiled, a hint of wealth in his voice.

"Just bring the whole Iron Man suit maintenance system along."