Chapter 201 84. Good news, growth. Bad news, it’s crooked——【615】
(Additional update for the ‘Humen Smoke’ brothers!)
Mason got beat up.
Well, to say he was beaten is a bit exaggerated. In fact, Mr. Hunter used the "Force" to pinch his neck and hammer him back and forth in the basement a few times. Because he was wearing the Vanguard Armor, he was not hurt at all. He thought it was a test of the armor.
The test results are good.
My face just hurts
"I swear that bug has never been activated, otherwise you would definitely be able to detect the weak energy it emits with your senses. I just did it just in case."
Mason held the shining helmet of the Pioneer Armor and explained to the hunter in the basement who turned his back to him, took off his mask and crushed the bug after finding it:
"After all, you risked being discovered by returning to the Star Castle. I have to prepare in advance. If your identity is exposed and imprisoned, I have to find someone to rescue you.
It's just a, well, solid concern, not rude prying from a subordinate. ”
"You? Save me?"
Mason's words amused Mr. Hunter.
She maintained her manly voice, took out a mask again and put it on her face, saying:
"You don't seem to have a very clear understanding of your own strength. Although I was beaten badly by Cassandra, that Isu demigod is still one of the top few in the parallel world system.
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I also admit that Team K did a good job, but with your sheer strength, trying to break into the Star Castle is almost like throwing yourself into a trap. ”
"If I really go that step, it's probably not just Team K that I will take with me to the Star Castle."
Mason stroked the dust on his helmet and said softly:
"You don't think the only people I can win over are my teammates, right?"
"Okay."
The hunter shook his head and said:
"A traitor who maintains a good relationship with the heroes of the Justice League has the confidence to speak, but I doubt you will do that.
It seems that the relationship between us is not good enough for you to rush into the enemy's lair at the risk of destroying the group for me. ”
"This is not a matter of good or bad relations, but that you saved us."
Mason explains:
"Although I was the one who allowed everyone to escape in the end, your ability to take the risk and rush in to rescue us when we were in trouble was already beyond the limit of what a boss should do.
I apologize for my previous suspicions and rude probings of you. You are indeed a very good collaborator. ”
These very frank and true words silenced the aggressive Mr. Hunter who came to seek trouble. She did not have the ability to read minds and could not tell whether Mason was sincere or not.
But at a certain moment, she was willing to believe these heart-warming words.
After a few seconds of silence, she looked back at Mason and said:
"Has Odin's golden apple been unlocked?"
"Yeah."
Mason took out the golden apple that had been unlocked from his arms, threw it to the hunter, and said:
"It has special data encryption, and all the internal information is in Isu writing. It is a kind of super-sensory writing that requires special talents to understand.
Therefore, you need someone skilled in this to transcribe it into a language you can understand.
I have already translated it, and the text can be extracted directly from it.
The password to extract is "The Stars Will Fall", but I think you may not trust me too much, so I can only advise you to be careful when transcribing.
There is a self-destruct switch in the golden apple.
If you accidentally touch it”
"No one distrusts you, Mason, and your persecution paranoia should be cured."
Mr. Hunter put the golden apple into his bag. She hesitated and asked:
"To be on the safe side, I have to ask, is all the information you transcribed?"
"Everything you should know is in it."
Mason shrugged and said:
"About the past and future of the Isu civilization, about the cause of the impact event they predicted 70,000 years ago, about the Isu people's understanding and summary of the parallel world system and their various efforts to continue civilization.
And of course the end of civilization after defeat.
It is like an epic that records the rise and fall of a civilization. The writing is delicate and full of emotions. It is really good to read before going to bed. I strongly recommend that you read it several times. ”
"Where are the blueprints of the Aurora device? How does it work? And what about the energy weapon device left by the Isu people that can destroy the projection core of the World Gate?"
The hunter said a little bit:
"You have hidden important information? That's not okay, Mason, they won't be satisfied."
"What does their dissatisfaction have to do with me?"
Mason spread his hands and asked:
"I don't know them, so why should I trust them unconditionally? It's one thing for me to believe you, but please understand, my boss, those people behind you are just strangers to me.
At least for now.
I won’t hide it from you either.
I have made a contract with Sister Ka and her world, but that is not what Quint would make with her. Her words made it very clear that she does not trust you.
To be honest, I don't really trust it either.
Guys who hide their heads and show their tails always need to be more vigilant. ”
"Mason."
The stubbornness and suspicion of her subordinates made Mr. Hunter really confused at this moment. She vaguely remembered that when she first met Mason, this young man was not so difficult to deal with.
That was just over a month ago. Why did he change so drastically?
"You are already old K."
The hunter sat back on the chair and persuaded:
"You are already one of us. I think you should show more trust and kindness to us. Don't forget that they helped you suppress the troubles you caused in the Spider-Man world.
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Even if you admire Batman's stealth style, you should show your sincerity after both parties have clearly adopted a cooperative attitude. You're making it difficult for me!
I can’t take a civilization record or an epic novel back for submission.”
"I'm just a little worried."
Seeing that Mr. Hunter's tone softened, Mason did not want to pursue him fiercely.
He thought for a while and decided to tell the truth, so he pulled up a chair and sat across from his boss, and said to her:
"The devices left by the Isu civilization can protect a world and isolate it from the parallel world system in the event of an impact.
Although I still don't understand the truth about the impact incident that you have been hiding, I also know the value of this technology.
It can be promoted or hidden as a bargaining chip.
Just based on my understanding of the behavior of the Stars Association and your brother organizations, I believe that once this thing is handed over, Sister Ka will immediately come under unprecedented pressure.
Can you understand what I mean?
In this dark age, it is already very difficult for them to live, and I don’t want to bring another disaster to them because of my misjudgment.
So you want me to turn this information in, no problem!
But you must first ensure that those behind you can use it properly, and at least keep it secret to prevent a world invasion. If you can give me a guarantee, I will hand over this information immediately.
Even the production drawings of the golden apples are given to you. ”
Mason sat on the chair, bent down, and stared at Mr. Hunter in front of him. He put his hands together to support his chin and said:
"Look, all I need is a guarantee.
You can calm me down by saying it first. It doesn't matter if it's true or not at this time. It's just that if something happens to Sister Ka, my friends and I will cause trouble for you. ”
But Mr. Hunter was silent.
She couldn't give Mason the answer he wanted.
When the silence lasted for thirty seconds, Mason shrugged, leaned on his chair and said:
"Look, you actually don't dare to completely trust your 'partners'. Do you know what this means? You have a conscience, but you are not sure whether your collaborators have it.
And that's what worries me the most.
I didn't join the Club of Stars just to join them. I chose to cooperate with you for my goals. I will not put the survival of a world as a bargaining chip on the table for my benefit.
That's not my style, and it probably shouldn't be yours either. ”
"They won't give up until they get this thing."
The hunter rubbed his forehead and said:
"Quint will take root in this system. We oppose the current status quo of the Stars Association, but there are also hard-liners among us who are not threatened. Mason, you are asking for trouble for yourself."
"Trouble?"
Mason pouted and said:
"It's no trouble. The worst result is that I part ways with you, become a traitor in your eyes, and then be tracked down by the execution team and try to kill me.
But regarding this result, my good friends Superman and The Flash probably have different opinions.
Do you need me to call them now and ask them? ”
Mr. Captain took out his flip phone and waved it in front of the hunter’s eyes and said:
"Batman is fine too. I guess he is on night patrol in the city right now. It only takes a few minutes to get here. I can just introduce you to him as a friend.
This way, you can say goodbye to them too. ”
"This world of yours cannot stand it!"
The hunter shook his head and said:
"The Justice League can't protect you forever."
"I think it's okay."
Mason pouted and said:
"Your attack on Old Spider's world will have to be done after the Avengers split. The Skrulls have been arranged in advance and will use the source zombie virus to weaken them again.
This may be a sign of caution.
But it also proves that you are not sure of victory when facing that level of power.
Now a person who is very familiar with your work style and invasion plan is on the side of the Justice League. I think with my help, we have a high probability of defeating you.
No matter how bad it is, I can shake people off.
Old Spider, Sister Ka, and those wandering wanderers on the edge of the Association of Stars.
They obey you not because you are powerful, but because they have no choice now! Once a force appears that can compete with the stars.
Even if we just win a war, we will instantly gain a large number of supporters.
I admit that the stars will be a huge organization, like a bloated clay-footed giant, but the stronger you are, the more enemies you will have. ”
"No, Mason, I admit that what you said makes sense, but you ignored a very important point."
The hunter raised his head and said to Mason:
"Aren't you curious where Qunxing got the zombie virus from?"
This question made Mason's face change slightly.
Then he heard the hunter say to him in a tone of sharing a secret:
"I was watching when the first World Gate was forged. I can tell you, Mason, that the World Gate was not originally used for the stars to explore.
That's a sealing device!
It separates an extremely dangerous universe from the parallel world system. This is why the top management of the entire Star Association will be so nervous after people from the Assassin World sneak attack on the projection core of the World Gate.
Your ‘Sister Ka’ has no idea what she’s doing!
If she really damages the main body of the World Gate, everyone will be doomed! In a month at most, the entire parallel world system that has been discovered so far will be devoured by a group of hungry guys.
They absolutely do.
Because they have already eaten up many parallel planes.
It was the Shock Events that tore the stability of the multiverse apart, and they were the most dangerous of all the malice unleashed. I beg you, Mason.
Stop playing such a dangerous game, the stars really have a trump card!
The kind that can lift the table!
It is true that this organization cannot guarantee victory in every battle, but it can drag everyone to hell. In your words, life is difficult enough for everyone in this era, so don't make it more difficult for us. ”
"2149 Universe!"
Mason sat upright with a start.
He finally remembered the meaning of this string of numbers in his complicated memory. It was an extremely eccentric parallel universe. Even Mason had only heard about it but never really understood it.
But based on the big secret revealed by the hunter, it should be the "zombie universe" that Mason has heard of.
No wonder the source zombie virus can so easily destroy the Avengers in the old spider world. That thing can't even withstand even cosmic gods like Galactus
"It seems you have understood the seriousness of the problem."
Mr. Hunter shook his head and said:
"Hand over those materials. I promise that I will do my best to make the best use of them. You know, once they are spread to various worlds, at least a few more people can be saved.
And all this is your fault. ”
"I can hand over part of it first."
Mason nodded and seemed to be convinced so he gave in. He said:
"That is a very complicated device. It will take time for you to become familiar with Isu technology. After you take out the prototype, I will also hand over the method of making the golden apple.
This is good for us all.
Once you get the stuff, I don’t have to worry about being ripped off by you. ”
"Okay."
The hunter stopped asking questions.
She looked at Mason in front of her and said:
"You grew up very fast, but not in the way I imagined. I think you stayed with Batman for too long.
Your thinking has begun to turn into a bat.
After I last left Gotham, I spent some time reading records of this in the Great Library of the Stars, and I know that Batman has a counter-tactic for all potential enemies.
Then let me ask you, do you have any counter-tactics against me? ”
Faced with this question, Mason showed a rather mysterious smile and said:
"It's being formulated, but I need more information about you, but since we have talked about it here, I think I should tell you some thoughts in advance to avoid conflicts and differences between us in this regard in the future.
I don't want to ruin the happy collaboration we have now.
About Quint Club.
I mean, Quint does in my eyes. ”
"Well, you go ahead and I'm listening."
The hunter crossed his legs, put the sword on his lap and looked at Mason, waiting for his explanation.
The captain organized his language and said:
"I don't know what method or reason they used to persuade you to join, but based on my conversations with Old J and the Old Green Goblin who is about to be absorbed by them, they seem to be very good at persuading others with their ideals and future.
This is not a good sign.
As far as my life creed is concerned, if someone talks to me about their ideals when we first meet, I will assume that they are trying to trick me.
Of course, I'm not advising you to be as wary of your companions as I am.
I'm just giving you a different way of looking at the problem.
You might as well recall what you did after joining them, whether it really helped the current bad environment, or whether it was
In fact, they are using you to achieve some of the goals and results they want, just like the stars use us. ”
Mason paused.
He glanced at Mr. Hunter and said:
"You are a person who is good at action but not good at planning. You are the kind of person that conspirators like most. In extreme circumstances, just a lofty goal may be able to impress you.
However, truly great people never bother to weave dreams with words.
Take Mr. Geralt, the greatest demon hunter in history from his world whom Old K most admires. Have you ever seen that silent man establish an organization that claims to bring benefits to the world?
No.
He only wields his long sword to kill every demon he encounters. He seems so indifferent that he doesn't care about the world. However, when faced with the terrifying wild hunt, he will still silently wave his sword, just as he faces the terrifying wild hunt. Like a weak daytime succubus.
Do you get me?
In this dark age, actions are always more important than words.
Don't be fooled!
Don't be used as a weapon. ”
When Mason mentioned the name "Geralt", Mr. Hunter's fingers on the sword suddenly tightened. She had not heard this name from anyone for a long, long time.
After a few seconds of hesitation, she whispered:
"So, in your eyes, Quint is just a place that sells sheep over dogs?"
"No, I lack evidence, so I won't make such an arbitrary conclusion."
Mason shook his head, took out a hard drive containing the drawings of the Aurora device and handed it to the hunter, saying:
"I'm just saying that from what I've seen so far, I don't see any difference between them and the stars, and I don't see how their existence will help the situation.
Maybe my vision is too shallow and I have seen too little, but if you want me to trust them, words alone are not enough.
Is there anything else you want to say?
If not, I'll ask you to leave. I'm very busy tonight and have a lot to do. ”
"Yes."
Mr. Hunter put away the hard drive and said:
"I still have a very important task for you." (End of Chapter)