Chapter 522 68. The man named Consus decided to die
Mason's understanding of the Isu world is not superficial. He knows that there have always been legends about "saints" in that vision where assassin inheritance is prevalent.
This is not an "artificial saint" like John Wick.
When Team K first entered that world, Barbara pulled out from Abstergo's database the compilation and collection of the Isu inheritance by people in that world.
Since the birth of human civilization, "saints" have appeared in every era. Their abilities are different from ordinary people, and they even give people a sense of omnipotence. Especially their leadership and charisma are simply extraordinary.
These are all guys who naturally awakened the Isu bloodline in their bloodline, but it is doubtful that these "saints" who were passed down to later generations are still themselves after awakening.
At least Mason believes that a considerable number of these saints active in history are the ghosts of the Isu.
Those long-dead guys are unwilling to just give up the world. They have been secretly shaping the world into what they want through the "divine blood" hidden in the source of human genes 70,000 years ago.
Consus once asked Mason about his views on the Isu in the world of gods, but Mason chose to avoid answering.
But it's obvious that he really doesn't like the Isu people.
However, when I saw Hephaestus today, even though the conversation between the two did not exceed ten sentences, the latter still left a deep impression on Mason with his cool and decisive refusal.
So much so that Mason was able to call him "mentor" when bidding farewell to the forging god whom he met for the first time.
Of course, Mason's success in various manufacturing fields is indeed thanks to the knowledge and wisdom Hephaestus left him. Especially when Team K was still weak, these gifts really helped a lot.
From this perspective, it is not an exaggeration to call him a mentor.
The only regret is that I cannot invite such outstanding Isu people to join my career, but everyone has their own ambitions, and this kind of thing cannot be forced.
The mental illusion brought about by the complete awakening of the Isu bloodline is quickly dissipating.
The figures of Hephaestus and Aphrodite embracing and disappearing turned into points of light under Mason's gaze, and the surrounding area turned white, as if they were in a world model simulated by data but not yet colored.
This scene is very similar to the "Young Heroes Start Over" scene after "losing synchronization", but Mason's expression became serious.
He knew that he should return to his body after the mental projection dissipated, so the "cut scene" in front of him was not naturally generated.
Someone is interfering with this!
Could it be that other Isu people are coming to pick a peach?
"It seems that you and Hephaestus have a good discussion."
But before Mason could prepare for a counterattack, Consus' familiar voice rang out in the white light, causing the captain to immediately relax his vigilance.
Although he and his master learned the tactics of not trusting anyone, after all, he has not yet reached the level of obsession that Batman has.
Mason keeps a “trust list” in mind.
It’s hard to say who is specific, but Consus and Hat are definitely on the list.
Ever since this Isu ghost appeared next to Mason, it has been doing its best to help Team K advance their cause, especially in the field of guiding Mason to combine the obscure Isu biology and alchemy. It is completely Kang Seuss taught first hand.
He is also considered one of Mason's mentors.
"I thought you didn't care about me."
Mason turned back and said with a smile:
"It seems that you are not very confident in the integrity of your real brother?"
"Alas, I once trusted Hephaestus when he was alive. He was the engineer and creator I respected most, but after all, he has been dead for more than 70,000 years."
Consus, standing in the white light, sighed and said:
"You are not the first heir of Hephaestus. In the past time in the Isu world, although I was dormant most of the time, I occasionally heard some stories about him during my journey around the world when I was awakened.
Do you know who his last successor was? ”
Mason shook his head.
Consus did not sell out, he said softly:
"Nikola Tesla, the most dazzling intellectual son of an era, a great inventor, and a saint with crazy behavior."
"His most famous deed is that he fell in love with a pigeon. I think Harley and him must have something in common, but if you say that he is the saint of Hephaestus, this is a little bit."
Mason added a sentence to show his gossip ability, and then heard Consus's voice explaining:
"So tell me, Mason, as far as you know, which goddess is the white dove a symbol of?"
The captain was stunned for a moment and blinked, but did not answer the question.
But thinking about this horrifying little detail made him realize that what Consus said was true, and Hephaestus did not seem to be as innocent as he had just shown.
This guy is also a very complex person.
"Understand?"
Consus shook his head and said:
"I'm not accusing my brother of driving that brilliant genius crazy, I'm just saying that just because a person is trustworthy when he's alive doesn't mean he will abide by the rules after he dies.
Over the course of seventy thousand years, reincarnation after reincarnation has driven many of my compatriots crazy. They have become crazy, reckless, and act without regard for the consequences.
The Assassin Brotherhood and the Templars are in such trouble today, and the role played by the Isu ghosts cannot be explained clearly in a few words.
But luckily, Hephaestus recognized you.
The best craftsman in Isu society regards your wisdom as a priceless treasure that cannot be destroyed, and ends his long-delayed death with a clean and complete death.
Perhaps it was also because he was arrogant and unwilling to see himself enter the end of madness in torture, so he chose to preserve his final and fragmented dignity.
Anyway, may he rest in peace. ”
"Well, thank you for coming all the way to take care of me."
Mason nodded and said to Consus:
"Then let's go back now. There are still a lot of things to do."
"No, I decided not to go back."
Consus showed a smile and said to Mason:
"After witnessing the choice my brother made, I realized that my existence seemed to have become a sad symbol, and I also longed to retain my last dignity.
This is the last time we see each other, Mason.
I am honored to have witnessed you come to this point, but my story may have to come to an end. ”
"Hey, you two have completely different situations, right?"
Mason immediately stopped:
"I have asked Bartmos to customize a prosthetic body for you that can transfer your biological characteristics, and I am planning to give it to you as a gift. How can you give up at this time?
If you said that this was all inspired by seeing Hephaestus choose to die, then I would think you are an idiot, but the problem is, you are not!
So there must be some reason behind this, right? ”
"Yes, there is a very important reason."
Consus did not deny it at all.
This guy admitted with a smile:
"It's because of you, Mason Cooper, because just now, I witnessed the birth of the 'leader' of the Isu people in this era, and my mission is over."
"Mission?"
Mason savored the word and looked at Consus, who explained:
"Just as you see many worlds making their own plans to fight the doomsday, the Isu people also have plans to face the doomsday.
Transforming humans as gene carriers is only one of them, and the Aurora device is also one of them.
But that's not all.
If you made a plan that lasted for 70,000 years, would you design everything and then leave them to fate?
No, you won't.
You must choose some 'executors' or 'watchmen' for this long-term plan to be properly promoted, and I am one of them.
You also know that I was once called 'Prometheus', the legendary 'Fire Stealer'. Why do you think I was called such a name? ”
Consus smiled and said to Mason very calmly:
"I am one of the watchmen chosen by my people.
I have witnessed with my own eyes the development of human civilization from its infancy to the present. During this process, whenever the Isu civilization's grand plan went awry, I would use my own methods to make fine adjustments.
I am not the only Watcher, but the others have been lost to history.
Kassandra was the last Watcher they chose before she died, and she has lived until now relying on the Staff of Hermes. Her light is so strong that I can hide in the darkness.
I thought my mission was over.
But it turns out that when I met you, my real mission had just begun.
I realized that what I need to do is never to guarantee a plan that lasts for tens of thousands of years. When facing such a big change that impacts the situation, what I need to do most is to choose a leader for my long-lost people!
Mason, leaders like you. ”
"Ah, I understand, you didn't lie to me."
Mason pouted and said:
"You just didn't tell the whole truth. Now I finally understand the conversation between you and me in the world of Kamikyo, asking me about my views on the Isu people.
That's when I should have been alert.
But why?
Consus, I have united the five worlds. If you tell the truth, I don't mind helping the Isu people. Why do you have to choose to die?
I'm used to the advice you give me in times of crisis, even if it's not always correct. ”
"Because of weakness!"
Consus said in a deep voice:
"Not long after entering the world of Mikoshi, and after learning about existences like Brainiac and Buttermos, I realized that Isu technology could not guarantee my anonymity for a long time.
And your trust in me means that once I fall into the enemy's control, you will also be in danger. I admit that this is a somewhat absurd idea, but I am willing to eliminate a weakness for my leader.
Even if the cost is my demise.
Of course, the bigger reason is what I just said. I have been living for 70,000 years. Mason, I have witnessed the collapse of my civilization, I have witnessed the rise of mankind, and I have seen the impact coming.
I have taught you everything I can teach you. Your attainments in the field of Isu biological sciences are already comparable to mine, so my ability is no longer enough to accompany you on your way forward.
It is also a good choice to retreat from the rapids now.
Of course, this can also be regarded as a kind of 'favor kidnapping'. ”
The fire thief in Isu mythology laughed, stretched out his hand, and passed some information to Mason in this spiritual space supported by the special function of the shroud.
The latter narrowed his eyes.
"This is?"
He looked at Consus, who nodded and said:
"The production and transfer process of biosignatures, and how to preserve the integrity and purity of soul data to the maximum extent under the pollution of dirty energy.
This is the last gift I leave you.
If everything comes to the most cruel point, the hunter lady next to you can survive like me through this method.
This won't put you in a desperate situation.
You may or may not use it.
But I know you prefer to have a few more options in your hands before a crisis comes, which makes you feel comfortable.
Finally, if you are unfortunately defeated in the future, this method can also protect your soul from death.
However, there is only one Isu Shroud made by me, and there is only one soul data that can be saved in it. Don't worry about its missing functions.
The fact that I have been hiding in it for 70,000 years and still maintaining such vivid emotions has proven that it is reliable and durable. You only need to make some upgrades to ensure that it will accompany you until the end. ”
"I still think this is a bad idea!"
Mason accepted Consus's kindness and retorted:
"But we still have a way to keep you alive. You should carry out your duties and missions to your people and continue to watch until you see the reconstruction of the Isu civilization with your own eyes.
You can't just abandon your duties and become a coward, Consus! ”
"Don't be so childish, Mason."
Consus shook his head and said softly:
"I know you regard me as a friend, and I also know that you are an emotional person, but witnessing the departure of Hephaestus touched me a lot.
I am a ghost.
Wandering in an era that doesn’t belong to me, maybe it’s time to end this home-seeking journey and leave everything to the future. ”
Mason fell silent.
After a few seconds, he looked up and said to Consus:
"If you insist on doing this, then at least let me send you on the last journey, as a friend, comrade-in-arms and fellow traveler."
"As a leader!"
Consus put his left hand on his chest and saluted Mason respectfully. He said softly like a hymn:
"Blessed are the travelers of Isu.
We will rise from long death and follow the brave men back to this world.
Blessed are the ghosts of the past.
We will be able to escape from the darkness and move towards truly great goals.
Blessed are the soldiers who have lost their homes.
We get a glimpse of the light of enlightenment falling from the sky, ending an era of chaos.
On the night when He appeared in this age like a red sun with hope, the darkness of ignorance and the abomination of evil killed each other in fear.
A new myth is written here, and I am honored to witness this dawn trajectory. ”
In the religious chant of Consus, Mason raised his hand and put it on his shoulder. In the white light of the biological consciousness compiled by the data dissipated, Mason's best friend lowered his proud head to him and spoke softly. He said in a voice like an oath:
"Hail, my leader."
"唰"
Mason's eyes opened the next moment.
As soon as he saw it, he saw the ooze monster Kevin looking at him worriedly as he was transforming into Batman. It changed vividly, but the big gourd behind it that was extremely unfit for the image of the master gave it away.
"Ah, I should have known I wouldn't have given you this thing. It has suddenly raised your level of disguise from perfection to the level of a comedian."
The captain complained, rubbed his brows and sat cross-legged. He picked up the hat at hand, dusted it off and put it on his head. The next moment, the hat said sadly:
"He's gone, right? The Isu who always carries lies and concealments in his heart but is really trustworthy is gone?"
"Well, he's gone."
Mason stood up and manipulated the water body to reshape his water avatars. In the process, the hat lamented as if he had lost a close friend:
"I used to hate him and be wary of him, but when he actually left, I felt lost and felt as if I had lost an old friend.
It's a shame I didn't become friends with him while he was still around. ”
"Ah? Do you have any regrets?"
Mason pouted and said:
"Then when he comes back next time, you can tell him personally that you want to make friends."
"?"
The hat was dented into the face, giving an expression full of question marks, and Mason said casually:
"I am already the officially certified 'King of the Isu', what? As a leader, can't I even ask my friends to continue serving the great cause?
I'm so busy that he still wants to imitate Hephaestus and goof off?
It's not that easy!
Okay, don’t waste time, let’s get on with it!
There is still much to do! ”
——
"唰"
Consus opened his eyes in confusion.
He thought he was dead, but he wasn't.
What appeared in front of him was a neon city covered by heavy rain. Those weird neon lights reflected weird light in the water stains on the ground. Such colors were everywhere, making the entire city seriously light-polluted.
In front of Consus, a silly singer with an umbrella and a silver arm was blowing smoke rings at him and said impatiently:
"Welcome to Night City, idiot, we still need a powerful doctor to adjust the consciousness data of those cyber lunatics. Idiot Mason just recommended you to us, but how long are you going to stay here, idiot?< br>
Follow me!
Lao Wei gave up his clinic to you, it's time to move to another place and continue working. "(End of Chapter)