Chapter 128 11. What? Who is the traitor? How can you insult someone's innocence out of thin air? 【1010】
Mason was excited after receiving the super serum formula. He wanted to rely on his krypton gold dog eyes to lay the foundation for his future personal manufacturing rise.
However, God did not fulfill his wishes.
But before Mason could show off his skills, a slender figure suddenly appeared behind him in this bustling trading venue and reached out to hold Mason's heart that was about to move.
"Mr. Hunter has been waiting for you all day, Mason Cooper! Rude fellow! Drop everything you are doing and go to his office immediately!"
"Oh, it's like killing someone. I can't even relax and go to the market."
Mason complained and returned the analyzed serum formula to the blond young man in front of him. He smiled and pushed up the Ravenclaw wisdom glasses on the bridge of his nose, waved to the group of brothers in front of him and said:
"Then I can only discuss the essence of alchemy with you next time, little brother Alphonse and Lord Edward, the 'Fullmetal Alchemist'."
After saying that, the guy left with the mysterious woman who suddenly appeared behind him, leaving the two brothers looking at each other.
"Alphonse! Did you tell him our real names?"
The short blond young man immediately turned around and glared at his armored brother, who was obviously looking majestic but now waved his hands in panic and explained:
"No, I didn't say anything, brother. I have always claimed that you are the 'Necromancer' and I am your cursed knight to scare people.
That person.
I don't know what's going on with him, but maybe he really is an alchemist and not one of those self-proclaimed witch doctors. ”
"Really?"
The young man named Edward looked back at the counter. There was a business card there. He picked it up, looked at it, and said:
"Team K? Mason Cooper? Tsk, what a mysterious and annoying guy. Alphonse, close the stall, let's go back and study this unicorn blood.
I think I can make a lot of interesting things with it. ”
On the other side, after telling Zha Kang and Er Tong not to buy things lavishly, Mason followed Mr. Hunter's messenger and left the second-floor hall of the Star Castle.
"I haven't seen you before. Are you a member of Mr. Hunter's team?"
When he walked into a very technological elevator that went directly to the top floor of the castle, Mason looked at the robed sister in front of him and said doubtfully:
"And I didn't receive any news that Mr. Hunter was waiting for me. Otherwise, why would I have been so rude and made this big shot wait for so long?"
"I'm not obligated to answer any of your questions, Mason."
The young-sounding young lady said in an indifferent tone:
"And does Mr. Hunter still need to take the initiative to talk about this kind of thing? As the captain of the reserve team, shouldn't the first thing you do after arriving at the Star Castle be to visit your superiors?
Don’t you understand so much about human nature? ”
"I understand."
Mason leaned in the elevator that was going up and said in a gentle tone:
"I'm just afraid that my meaningless visit will disturb Mr. Hunter's important work. When we last met, he told me to seize every opportunity to enhance the strength of Team K to cope with the development mission.
As a new captain who has just joined the organization for a month, I don't want to embarrass my superiors when I debut on my first mission. ”
"You've just heard too much crazy talk."
The young lady standing in front of Mason said in a cold tone:
"There must be some talkative people telling you that becoming Mr. Hunter's direct team means extremely high losses and dangers that may come at any time.
You are just resisting this fate. ”
"Can you read minds?"
Mason raised his eyebrows and said:
"Otherwise why did you say it out loud when I dared to have this idea in my mind? You know this kind of behavior is annoying, right?"
"Hmm, I'm only responsible for Mr. Hunter, Mr. Mason."
The woman did not deny Mason's speculation, saying:
"But don't worry, mind-reading is prohibited within the Star Castle. As for your thoughts, you don't need to read your mind to see it."
"So what those people told me about the horrific experiences of Mr. Hunter's direct team were false?"
Mason pushed his hat, and the branch hat cooperated very well to release the magic of "Occlumency" into Mason's mental level to prevent his thoughts from being read.
The young man said quietly:
"My team members drank for an hour in the Stars Tavern and heard about Mr. Hunter's events in the past few years. 13 teams were wiped out inexplicably.
More than 40 B-class personnel and nearly 200 C-class personnel died in foreign countries.
The other two great mentors have at least ten teams directly under their command, but our Lord Hunter has only two teams left that have not been destroyed by her.
Counting my K team and his own team, there are only four.
To say he is a loner is to flatter him.
Madam, are these creepy rumors false? If you were me, wouldn’t you feel resistance when you hear these gossips? ”
"These are all true."
The young lady with her back to Mason shrugged and answered without any concealment:
"Mr. Hunter has to deal with the most troublesome, serious and fatal problems in the exploration affairs of the Society of Stars. This is his responsibility as the Grand Master of Exploration.
To do this job, he needs the most fearless pioneers to travel with him through dangerous places.
Such high losses are just a symptom, Mason Cooper.
You have to see the deeper meaning. If you don't get defeated, you will become stronger. What doesn't kill you will always make you stronger.
That's all. ”
At this point, Mr. Hunter's messenger laughed, and she said meaningfully:
"Or do you think you are a born weak person and you just want to be a waste waiting to die?"
"If possible, who doesn't want to spend his life relaxed, happy and carefree?"
Mason shrugged and responded with a calmness that did not belong to his age:
"After all, 'ideal' is not a necessity in life most of the time. Of course you can have this crazy idea of 'natural selection,' but you can't ask everyone to believe in the cruel law of the jungle like you do. ”
"Ding"
The elevator door opens at this moment.
There is only one room on this floor, and its door is directly in front of the elevator.
The young lady opened the door and took Mason inside. The office and bedroom suite that appeared in front of him looked very simple and elegant, making Mason feel like he had entered the bedroom of a medieval nobleman.
There are hardly any modern decorations here.
Mr. Hunter was still wearing the mask that covered his body as before. He and she were sitting behind the huge mahogany desk, looking at something like a map.
"Mason Cooper has arrived, my lord."
The young lady who was cold just now reported to the great mentor in front of her with a very respectful tone, while Mason stood with his hands tied and made a serious expression like a worker summoned by the big boss.
"Well, please, Anna."
Mr. Hunter said in a disguised low and hoarse male voice:
"Let's take a rest now. Team Akers has just completed a difficult mission. Maybe we need a few days off?"
"My team and I are ready to leave at any time, sir."
The young lady straightened her back and said:
"Time is running out, we just want to share a little more to relieve your stress."
"I am so touched every time you come."
Mr. Hunter laughed, sighed and said in a long voice:
"Unlike some heartless people, it's okay if they don't solve the problem, but they also create problems for me."
This sentence made Mason raise his eyebrows. How could this sound like he was criticizing someone?
Is it me that the heartless person is talking about?
Shouldn't it?
Didn’t I just kill more than twenty bastards for you?
"Since you still have the energy to spare, go and assist in the emergency evacuation of the B-level world 'Silent Hill'."
Mr. Hunter handed a map to the young lady in front of him, and he warned:
"The evacuation there is being presided over by several teams of casters under the Warlock. You go and help, responsible for the collection of materials and the transfer of personnel in the outer world.
As before, we have to complete it as soon as possible. Anna, the supernatural world in that world has always been very unstable, and the ever-expanding disaster illusions have been stimulating it. It is estimated that before the impact occurs, a global supernatural crisis will occur.
If possible, bring as many ‘specialties’ as possible.
The supernatural beings abundant in the Silent Hill world are very rare in the entire parallel world system and are important resources.
The transfer gate will be ready in seven hours.
You can go there first to take stock of the people who need to be evacuated. ”
"Okay, Lord Hunter."
The mysterious Miss Anna accepted the mission.
She turned around and left neatly. When passing by Mason, the young lady lowered her voice and said:
"Don't think too much, Mason. If you want to be one of your own, be honest."
After saying that, she strode away, leaving Mason alone to face the busy Mr. Hunter in front of him.
The door closed behind him with a low sound, and the entire office was silent. Mr. Hunter continued to work on the documents at hand, seemingly without any intention of talking to Mason.
The young man waited patiently without speaking.
He was thinking about the conversation between Mr. Hunter and Captain Anna just now. A B-level world needs emergency evacuation? And the codename is "Silent Hill"?
It is also rich in strange supernatural creatures.
The combination of these pieces of information gave Mason an immediate guess.
"What are you thinking about?"
Mr. Hunter put a map in his hand, scratched a few lines on it with a pen and suddenly asked.
Mason immediately replied softly:
"I'm guessing whether this 'evacuation' is a large-scale operation, and whether it is related to the 'impact' I heard from Miss Judy, the logistics staff of the afterlife team a few hours ago?"
"You'll see it for yourself soon."
Mr. Hunter waved his hand without any pause on this issue.
She said directly:
"You will understand a lot of things by then. But I summoned you here today not to talk about these problems that we cannot solve, but about your work report, Mason.
Your report made us realize that there is a hidden secret behind the casualties in your base world. To be more precise, I have determined it after discussing it with the other two great mentors.
There is a traitor in our organization!
A shameless, cunning, sinister guy who betrayed his companions to the natives in exchange for profits!
He has always disguised himself very well.
He even fooled me!
But someone must bear the price for this loss! ”
This sentence is said with emphasis.
Mason's heart beat suddenly, and then he saw Mr. Hunter stand up, walk around the desk and walk towards him, and she waved casually when he was five steps away.
A simple yet elegant battle knife lingering in the light of blood jumped into her hand.
This scene made Mason's head tingle.
Could his guess be wrong?
Could it be that Mr. Hunter is not "one of our own"? Did she lure herself here to reveal this just to get herself out of the Justice League's protection?
With this thought, Mason waved his hands and said:
"Wait, I can explain."
"No need to explain!"
Mr. Hunter said in a cold tone:
"The traitor must die! Especially at this moment when the impact is coming and people are panicking, there is no reason to explain such a bad betrayal.
You're right, Mason Cooper? ”
"I don't want to either. Some things are really forced."
Mason's hand was on the flintlock at his waist, and his hat began to accumulate magic power in preparation for releasing a random teleportation.
"We've found out who the traitor is and have enough evidence, now I'm going to finish it."
Mr. Hunter moved forward with the knife and stood one step away from Mason.
Her eyes studied Mason's expression under the mask. She was certainly aware of the young man's move to resist, but she didn't care.
The difference in combat power between the two is like a Tyrannosaurus rex fighting a paramecium.
After a full three seconds of silence, just when Mason was about to make up his mind to resist, he heard the murderous Mr. Hunter change the subject and say quietly:
"That damn traitor is Sandstorm! He was the guy who was let go by your own hands, so you are also responsible for this matter, Mason Cooper. You caused me trouble at this important moment.
So you have to find a way to solve this mess! ”
"Huh?"
Mason was extremely shocked at this moment.
etc!
Wait a minute, why did Mr. Sandstorm, who was so loyal to the cause of the Stars Association, become a traitor for no apparent reason? Hey, did you do something wrong?
The real traitor is obviously right in front of you!
Do you know that you are insulting people's innocence?
If your eyes are no longer needed, you can donate them to those in need.
Mr. Hunter admired Mason's "wonderful" expression change at this time. She stroked the bloody sword in her hand and said in a long voice:
"What? You have a problem with Sandstorm being a traitor? If he's not that means there's someone else who's a traitor, right? Little Mason.
You have always been a very wise and intelligent person.
So please tell me, if the traitor is not Sandstorm, then who is it? If I remember correctly, apart from him, the only remaining member after that incident was"
"Ahem, I definitely didn't mean this! Sir, I have no secrets myself, and Team K is absolutely loyal!"
Mason said seriously:
"I was just shocked by this terrible truth. Who would have thought that this loyal guy could have such a cold and terrible thought?
I actually gave him a way out while being deceived.
This is really inappropriate.
Maybe I am really too young, because my untimely kindness caused you trouble at this important moment, for which I sincerely apologize. ”
"It's good that you know."
Mr. Hunter snorted and said:
"Young people are rough when doing things. They always leave some unnecessary residue and need others to wipe your butt. Next time something like this happens, remember to handle it more cleanly."
Mason bowed his head and accepted the criticism from his superiors.
His lips curved into a smile.
All the negative emotions in my heart dissipated in this moment.
He was completely sure that the hunter in front of him, disguised as a man, was one of his own.
True own people.
A person who can confuse right and wrong in the organization, turn a deer into a horse, and label a B-level employee as a traitor with just a few clicks of his finger.
This means that he finally has an absolute backer in the damn Stars Association. With this relationship, wouldn't he be able to go sideways?
"If you realize your mistake, you can still be saved."
Mr. Hunter put away the cold sword and patted Mason on the shoulder, and said casually:
"Since you are the one who caused the trouble, you have to solve it yourself. Before the third impact occurs, I want to see this matter come to a perfect conclusion. As for Sandstorm's head.
It's up to you to retrieve it for me. ”
This warning made Mason raise his eyebrows.
He didn't expect that the big man in front of him would make such a request, but when faced with this problem, Mason made the right choice without hesitation.
He nodded.
Anyway, Mr. Sandstorm and the Six-Headed Snake Team are not good people. They spread the zombie virus to the world of the Afterlife Team. Miss Judy is still gnashing her teeth when she mentions them.
If Mason can kill Sandstorm, he will not only be able to fulfill Mr. Hunter's instructions, but he can also increase the favorability of the Afterlife team.
One fish, two meals, no loss at all.
But the most important problem now is that Mason doesn't necessarily feel that he has this ability.
"He escaped back to his base world, saying that he had control over it, with an entire world's resources at his disposal, even though his main team members were exhausted.
But he still has reserve players. ”
Mason spread his hands and said to Mr. Hunter who picked up the file again:
"Team K has only been established for a month, and I'm still in the process of recruiting members. Let's go deep into a controlled base world and execute traitors.
I mean
Will it seem a little overwhelming? ”
"Indeed, I'm just asking you to die."
The Exploration Master of the Star Club nodded solemnly.
She slowly picked up a map and looked at it, and said softly:
"But you should have inquired about my ways, Mason. Those talkative fellows will make up rumors that I deliberately sent you to your death for fun.
Let me clarify this. ”
She raised her head and looked at Mason, and said seriously:
"Those are not rumors, the truth is indeed the case! So, you'd better behave decently, reserve old K."
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(End of chapter)