New York, 1932. The mood was one of tension and optimism mixed together. The world was still recovering from the Great Depression, but the brightest minds were already shaping the century.
In a private room during a conference of inventors and industrialists, Akira waited, dressed in an impeccable suit that hid his elven heritage. His light green eyes shone with a knowledge that no one in that world possessed.
In front of him, a discreet presentation by AstraTech: a simple stand, with models and prototypes of new materials. No ostentation. Just efficiency and precision.
That's where Howard Stark came in—young, ambitious, with a confident smile and eyes that were always looking for ways to turn something bigger.
"Are you Akira Urameshi, founder of AstraTech?" Howard asked, extending his hand. His voice carried the typical Stark arrogance, but also the innate intelligence.
Akira shook his hand firmly, smiling. "And you must be Howard Stark, the prodigy who wants to change the world before he's thirty."
Howard laughed. "Guilty. I hear your materials are superior to anything we have today. They seem… magical, some say."
Akira tilted his head. "Magic? No. Science applied with precision. Just… with a slightly different perspective."
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"These alloys… They're extremely stable. You could revolutionize aviation with this," Howard said, impressed.
Akira nodded. "That's the plan. Improve what already exists, without scaring anyone."
Howard laughed out loud. "And how do you plan to hide the fact that you have the most advanced material on the planet?"
"Letting others take the credit. We sell out the foundations, let the world think the great discoveries came from them."
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Howard looked around, assessing the political and industrial climate. Then his smile widened.
"I don't turn down good ideas. Especially if they come from someone who understands the game."
And so, an alliance began.
Specific Innovations — AstraTech
In the following years, AstraTech introduced technologies that, although discreet, redefined strategic sectors:
Ligatures Gold-T3
Corrosion and heat resistant metals, ideal for aircraft, ships and cutting-edge engineering. They withstood extreme conditions without deterioration, accelerating aerospace development.
Resonance-X Glass
Transparent and nearly indestructible, with acoustic and thermal insulation properties. Secretly enchanted, but disguised as high-performance laminated glass. Used in important buildings and vehicles.
Hypercell Compact Generators
Safe and portable power sources based on resonance principles. They helped spread electrical systems in rural and industrial areas, disguised as advances in electrical engineering.
AstraLink Long Range Communication Devices
Transmitters with improved range and resistance to interference. They accelerated the development of telecommunications without exceeding the expected technological limits.
Verdant Trade — The Food Revolution
At the same time, Verdant Trade grew in the shadows, directly impacting the food sector:
Durable seeds
Agricultural varieties with higher productivity, resistance to pests and reduced growing cycles. They seemed to be the result of traditional genetic crosses, but were discreetly enhanced with natural magic.
Frigus Conservation Systems
Equipment that extended the shelf life of food, using apparently scientific methods of refrigeration and vacuum. Ideal for international transport of perishable products.
Self-sealing packaging
Containers that maintained freshness without the need for intensive refrigeration. They reduced food waste by allowing fruits, meats and grains to travel for weeks without spoiling.
Vitalis Sugar and Nutrium Salt
Enhanced condiments that, in addition to flavor, offered discreet health benefits — increased vitality, improved immune system, all disguised as 'nutritional enrichment'.
Closing — The Beginning of an Era
While AstraTech and Verdant established themselves as quiet pillars of progress, Akira closely followed political and social developments:
He observed the rise of the powers that would shape World War II.
He monitored the movements of brilliant minds like Howard Stark.
Ensure that your innovations never create obvious time discrepancies.
At the same time, his influence was growing in the shadows:
Loyal agents, trained and enchanted with small magical protections, worked in both companies.
The interdimensional trade portal remained hidden, moving exotic resources without directly interfering with Earth's technological flow.
Akira knew: the real challenge was yet to come. The Marvel world was just waking up. The future cosmic crises, the heroes and villains that would change the universe… it would all begin here.
And he would be ready.