Ant-Man suddenly looked at Nano Tony, widening his eyes in disbelief: "Damn you, Shit Stark, who are you calling useless? If it weren't for me, would you have this chance to travel back in time and fix everything?"
"You say I'm useless? You're the useless one, you're the useless one!"
Upon hearing this, Nano Tony looked at Ant-Man with even more disdain: "You still don't understand that we're not traveling through time, but to a parallel Universe. I said you're useless—what's there to be unconvinced about?"
"And the Stabilizer for crossing the Quantum Realm was made by me. Without my Stabilizer, you might have crossed over as a pants-wetting Baby!"
Ant-Man was so angry he was almost smoking, but he couldn't refute Tony.
Because before Tony joined their time-travel plan, during Dr. Banner's time-travel tests without a Stabilizer, he had indeed turned into an old man, a child, and even a Baby!
Seeing Ant-Man speechless from his words, Nano Tony couldn't help but show a victorious smile, tilting his chin toward Ryan: "See, he admitted it himself. Can we set off soon?"
But Ryan still shook his head:
"I don't like wearing other people's clothes, and you should know that guests should follow the host's lead. Even if I'm going to your Universe, I have to finish things in my Universe first. Don't forget my Universe is still in the Battle of New York phase—I can't just leave again."
Hearing Ryan say this, Nano Tony also calmed down: "Alright, then I'll stay and help too."
After all, they traveled through the Quantum Realm with a huge time difference, and the Stabilizer bracelets they wore were set to return in one minute. No matter how long they delayed in this Universe, they'd return to their Universe at the same time as the other Avengers.
And although they didn't know where this Spider Family leader named Ryan Parker learned that the time rules had changed, since they didn't have to worry about altering this Universe's story due to their presence, they naturally didn't need to hide as planned.
Facing Nano Tony's offer to help, Ryan didn't refuse—he did need their help.
But Ryan first looked not at Nano Tony, but at Ant-Man: "Lang, right?"
Ant-Man, who was squatting nearby drawing circles with a stick to curse Tony, stood up flattered upon hearing Ryan call his name:
"Y-yes, I'm Lang. You can call me Scott, Spider Captain!"
"Spider Captain..." Ryan couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye upon hearing this unexpected title.
This naming talent... it's no wonder he's one of Marvel's Three Reds, Ant-Man...
Even Nano Tony, who likes giving nicknames, couldn't help but chuckle and said to the speechless Ryan:
"Ryan, don't mind it. This guy is a fan of Steve, so his brain's bound to be a bit off. After all, those who chose Captain's side during the Civil War usually have education and IQ that are... well, you know~"
Ant-Man:?
He really, really, really wanted to refute that bastard Tony, but upon careful thought, Captain's side did seem lacking...
First, Captain America himself—needless to say, just a failed art student...
Then Captain's good buddy Bucky, dropped out of high school, about the same as Captain...
Wanda, a war orphan, also didn't get much education...
Hawkeye Barton, attended S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Academy, formal education only up to high school...
Falcon Sam, joined the army after college, became an Avenger after discharge, just a normal person...
Ant-Man realized his Master's in Electrical Engineering was actually the highest education among Captain's group!
Seeing Ant-Man's expression of existential doubt after figuring it out, Ryan sighed and patted his shoulder:
"Don't overthink it, Scott. Although Tony's side has geniuses, kings, intelligent beings, etc., you do have unique qualities they lack—that's why I need your help!"
Upon hearing this, Ant-Man's eyes lit up. Under Ryan's 'comfort,' he finally cheered up again, patting his chest: "Spider Captain, just say it—whatever you need me to do, I'll get it done!"
"Great, very spirited!" Ryan nodded with satisfaction.
"Then I'll be direct: I need you to go to this Universe's Dr. Pym's house and steal some Pym Particles!"
Ant-Man:...
"Hahahahahaha, it's your old trade, Thumbelina! No wonder he picked you, hahahaha!"
Beside him, Nano Tony was laughing so hard he almost passed out.
While laughing, Nano Tony gave Ryan a thumbs-up: "You really have an eye for talent, spotting this guy's hidden profession at a glance!"
"You might not know, but he became Ant-Man because Dr. Pym set him up to steal from his house!"
"He became an Avenger because he stole from the Avengers Base. Who'd have thought he'd still be stealing in another Universe? I can't take it, hahahahaha!"
Ryan really wanted to say he knew, and he also wanted to laugh about it.
But seeing Ant-Man's almost darkened expression, he held back his laughter.
He feared if he laughed more, Ant-Man might really turn into Dr. Pym from the 'What If' Anime.
Ryan's facial control was always good; even though he wanted to laugh, he kept a serious expression:
"Alright, Tony, stop laughing. This matter concerns the fate of many in your Universe. Scott's trip might even indirectly save your life..."
Saying this, Ryan gave Nano Tony a meaningful look.
This wasn't a lie. If Ant-Man didn't steal the Pym Particles and didn't follow Nano Tony to their Universe, this Nano Tony might die snapping his fingers like in the Original when Thanos arrived.
So Scott wasn't really stealing Pym Particles, but stealing Tony's life back from the timeline...
With Ryan's warning, though not fully believing Ant-Man stealing Pym Particles could save him, Nano Tony still toned down his laughter.
Ryan finally patted Ant-Man's shoulder: "Go on, remember to steal extra as backup in case of accidents. Meet at Parker Tower once you have it."
Ant-Man didn't want to see that arrogant Shit Stark at all now, so he just nodded at Ryan, didn't even glance at Nano Tony, shrank down, rode a flying ant, and flew away.
No idea why Ant-Man still carried a flying ant after crossing Universes... After Ant-Man left, Ryan looked at Tony and said:
"As for you, Tony, I need you to help me make a new Travel Suit and Stabilizer. I'll have our Universe's Tony help you rush it... Hmm?"