Chapter 556 22. As we all know, alliance is an advanced form of cooperation
"Capturing a few fortresses, routing their warriors, and expelling their forces is not the end of the struggle; if the conquerors wish, they can return to the world in a few hours and bring with them a larger army.
The situation in this world has not yet been effectively calmed down. The conquerors' recruits have fled to various parts of the world. They are die-hard invaders and will not give in easily.
These are all hidden dangers.
But Team K promised you that the war would be over, and we always keep our word. ”
After watching a pleasant vampire burning ceremony, the meeting moved to a secret hall in Scarlet Castle, where Mason was talking, intending to give the next alliance process a good start.
But as soon as he finished his frank speech, the gray bat standing by the window with his cloak folded around his body interrupted him.
"But for now, this situation has no intention of ending. It is more like it has come to an end, and everything is in your plan. From the moment you entered our world, the justice lords have been involved. Walk on your nose
If you proceed from a dark psychology, your behavior at this time is using the real threat of war to force us to join your alliance.
Maybe this was your original plan.
Am I right? ”
This pointed question made Ms. Amelia next to Mason blink her eyes. She looked at Mason, whose expression didn't change much, obviously anticipating such a questioning.
Judging from the silent gestures of Lord Chao and Justice Queen sitting next to them, it was obvious that Gray Bat was speaking on behalf of the entire Justice Lord and their world.
His attitude represents the attitude of the world of lords.
This makes Mason have to sigh, no matter which world Batman has such outstanding leadership, and he can always express his judgment on the situation from a rational point of view, you also have to admit that most of the time what he says is very correct.
Indeed, this was an inning from the start.
As the Fourth Impact approaches, Mason has no intention of convincing the Lords of Justice by relying on truth, goodness and beauty.
"You need help, we are willing to help and have the ability to help. In-depth cooperation is a good choice for both parties."
Mason avoided the topic, spread his hands, and said sincerely:
"Besides, according to your request last time, we have expressed enough sincerity. We have a common enemy, and we fought side by side and won.
This handshake and peace are all derived from victory.
So it doesn't matter right now what we think in our hearts, as long as we know what to do. I brought the plan, do you want to take a look? ”
"Of course, that's why we're here."
The gray Batman didn't struggle too much on this issue. He nodded in a very pragmatic manner and said:
"Come with your plan, Mason, we need to evaluate the feasibility."
"Before continuing the conversation, I have to emphasize that this conversation is not just about the relationship between Team K and the Lord World, but also represents the opinions of other worlds that have participated in the union.
Spokespersons from other worlds are coming here. Perhaps you will be able to meet them soon, and the real joint agreement will be agreed between them and you.
Those are very professional people.
All I can offer is a plan.
As for the customs and customs of other worlds, rather than me boasting and selling myself, you may believe the observations of your own people. ”
Mason turned to look at Wally West and made a "please" gesture.
The Flash Justice Lord was standing beside Superboy with his arms folded. When he noticed Mason's gaze, Wally Bai curled his lips, and he guessed that the previous "trip" must have had a purpose.
The speedster turned to his companions and said:
"I have personally seen the World Alliance formed by Mason, and have had preliminary conversations with the people in charge there on behalf of the Lords of Justice. They do have a plan for the impact event and are working hard to promote it.
Due to time constraints, I was not able to see them all.
But the part I saw was really shocking. It was a scene of many worlds working together towards the same goal. It was very contagious.
They also put forward their own ideas in the progressive plan and have put it into practice. They promised that if we have our own plan, we can also proceed simultaneously, as long as it does not interfere with everyone's collective actions.
From my point of view, there is really no obvious conflict of interest in this alliance now. ”
Lord Flash was also unequivocal. He told everything he saw and heard in Osborn Tower and the world of Gotham without any embellishment or concealment.
Dachao and Queen Justice listened very seriously, and the gray bat next to them also nodded slightly.
Wally also mentioned the magnetic field equipment that was being built in several worlds at the same time and was being buried in the core of the earth, as well as the transformation process of the Speed Force matrix and the cosmic treadmill that he had seen. He chatted with another Barry Allen for a long time, and the two The relationship seems to be good.
In short, although Wally's current description does not take a personal position, judging from his expression at this time, he obviously supports Mason.
Such a large-scale collective action cannot be just a gimmick. Although Wally inherited the innocence of The Flash, he is not stupid.
He can feel the sincerity of the other party.
While Wally was talking, Mason took out a revised drawing and handed it to Lord Chao.
The latter took it in his hand and browsed it quickly before handing it to Gray Bat. The superman in this world obviously used his super intelligence effectively due to some personal experience reasons.
He could understand the device on the drawing, but he was doubtful about its function.
"This Aurora Device."
He stared at Mason and said:
"I don't know much about the field of engineering. As far as my current knowledge of Krypton is concerned, I admit that it can have an impact on the space system.
But blocking all positioning of the target plane and teleportation through time and space after activation sounds a bit too good to be true. ”
"You don't have to worry about this black technology. In the past seventeen years, this device has helped a world to achieve perfect hiding.
They even used this device to launch an unexpected counterattack against the Society of Stars.
The results of the Aurora device are trustworthy. ”
Mason explains:
"Its disadvantage is that it can only passively block and hide. Once the conquerors make up their minds to invest a lot of manpower and material resources to accurately detect the enemy, then it will most likely be broken through.
But I believe that there will not be such a large-scale operation in the Conqueror sequence in the recent period.
The fourth impact is imminent, and in the process the conquerors have to carry out the important task of protecting the Garden World under the Hope Council. In other words, in the next twenty days or so, you will be absolutely safe.
But do you have any ideas on how to weather this shock? ”
"If you have a way, then do it your way. If you don't, then destroy it!"
The Queen of Justice said without hesitation:
"Just like the choices we made in the first three impacts, we do not expect to personally destroy those worlds that share the same disease as us, but in order to protect our own existence, we will have to take some necessary measures."
"The world that collided for the first time was a planet full of infected bodies, the second time it was the hive world of the liquidators, and the third time."
Lord Chao answered:
"When the third impact occurred, the other world was involved in a large-scale confrontation between us and the conquerors. The situation that time evolved into a three-way melee within seven hours.
That was the closest our world came to destruction.
It was then that the dangerous Black Lantern Ring was activated, and our friend and brother John Stewart sacrificed himself to become the human incarnation of the Black Death.
He covered the world that collided with us with the power of death, eliminating the crisis invisible. The price was that he lost himself forever and became a puppet of death.
Mason!
Our resistance and vigilance against outsiders is precisely because the last experience was too unforgettable. I will not blame the other party for their choice of war for survival.
But the fact is that if the same situation happens, the justice lords will only act more decisively and faster this time. ”
"It is indeed a tragic sacrifice."
Mason nodded and did not accuse the behavior.
Compared with the disappointment and anger he once felt when he witnessed the Justice League destroying Hogwarts, now he is obviously better able to understand the heavy pressure of survival in a world struggling.
He was not qualified to criticize them for committing destructive things because he had done the same thing.
Growth is not just the growth of the other members of Team K, Mason is also growing in his own way.
There may still be things he doesn't like.
But he would choose to hide his thoughts in his heart instead of letting his emotions burst out and destroy the union in front of him that both parties have worked hard for.
"The aurora device is only part of this self-rescue plan. I have already started to improve this Isu technology, but I still need further data and theoretical support.
You don't have to worry about this, I've entrusted this job to a group of the smartest people you can imagine. ”
Mason did not hide the current situation. He took out the remaining project descriptions from his luggage and handed them to the justice lords for evaluation.
It contains all the plans that Team K has collected so far to survive the doomsday impact, and Mason himself has marked the pros and cons on them.
It is very real and useful doomsday survival material.
Even the most demanding Gray Bat had to admit that Mason was indeed professional enough in this area after reading it. However, he had a few words with his companions and raised his own questions:
"You seem to be still undecided about which option to choose?"
He said:
"Is it because every plan cannot be 100% sure? Based on the plan I have seen so far, do you plan to use world integration as the main method, and the others are used as auxiliary and cover-up methods?" < br>
"That is the most perfect plan. It can turn opponents into friends. I will not change my mind until I confirm that it cannot take effect. As for certainty, how can I expect to be 100% safe?"
Mason said quite frankly:
"In fact, if the success rate can be 50%, I will bet everything on it. The problem is that even the world integration plan that seems to have the highest success rate currently has fatal problems that are difficult to solve.
After leaving you, I estimate that the rest of my time will be spent on this matter.
But if you agree to join our alliance, then a complete impact response system will be deployed in your world, including the earth's magnetic field amplifier, the backup host used to connect to the world of God, and the preparation of the Speed Force matrix responsible for the Lightning family. operation.
We have calculated that these preliminary preparations will take at least twenty days if everything goes well.
The most important thing is that your world plane and Ms. Emilia's plane are close to each other, which means that during the next impact, you will most likely face the squeeze and collision of each other's planes.
So my request to you is that you not only complete the preparations for your own world, but also help the vampires complete the preparations here.
All materials and equipment are provided by Osborne Towers, and you are responsible for installation and commissioning. Is that okay? ”
"No, if we want to unite, this is the responsibility we must bear."
The Queen of Justice nodded and said something, then looked at the thick pile of documents in her hand and said with emotion:
"To be honest, I thought you would only give us an outline of the plan. I didn't expect you to admit so frankly. After seeing these plans that took a lot of effort to make, even though I knew there would still be risks, as far as I'm concerned Personally, I feel a lot more at ease.
We have been at war all these years, and the conflict has taken up most of our energy, leaving little time to think about it. The device you noticed in the Batcave was Batman's final preparation for this.
It's extreme.
But we have no better way. ”
"Learning from the enemy is indeed a very extreme strategy. I can only say that it's lucky that you met us before you put it into practice."
Mason glanced at his watch, stood up and said:
"Everyone, please come with me. Representatives from other worlds are here. You have to discuss the specific joint plan with them."
The four justice lords immediately stood up and followed Mason out of the living room. In the teleportation hall not far away, they saw other people teleported through the cosmic treadmill.
When the two sides met, each other was stunned.
How to say it?
It's like looking in the mirror.
Here are the Big Three, and there are also the Big Three over there. Except for some differences in details, the two sides are completely carved from the same mold.
At this moment, the two Flashes, who had met before, were still waving to each other in a friendly manner, while Master, Superboy and Heroine were all looking at each other.
The Young K team stood aside eating melon and watching the show. Damian bumped Xiao Qiao who was looking around with his elbow and whispered:
"If you were given a chance to choose, who would you choose to be your father?"
"Of course it's my dad!"
Xiao Qiao folded his arms and snorted, saying:
"Justice Lord Superman can't even protect my mother. My father is the most powerful! Mason said that in all parallel worlds, my father and mother are the only happy couple.
And you?
Who do you like more? ”
"That."
Damian pointed at the gray bat, grinned and said:
"This guy looks more aggressive, and he doesn't fuck with Selena."
"Bang"
Catwoman, who appeared behind Damian at some point, waved her hand expressionlessly and hit the little lunatic hard on the head, obviously hearing what he just complained about.
The three giants from the two sides approached each other, first their eyes met, and then they all stretched out their hands to hold hands with themselves in the other world.
"You look so thin, little girl."
The Queen of Justice said to Wonder Woman in front of her:
"Is it because there is no nourishment of love?"
"Maybe it's because I'm younger, and of course I'm not as powerful as you to capture the hearts of these two difficult guys at the same time."
Wonder Woman replied not to be outdone.
This made the two female war gods' clasped hands make a clicking sound. Compared with the "open and covert fighting" of the girls, the conversation between the men and themselves was simple and clear.
"Is Louise happy in another world?"
Lord Chao asked. Da Chao looked at his gray hair on the temples in another world, and then at his eyes that reached straight to the soul but were as calm as ever.
He nodded and said:
"Wally told me the story about you before I came here. It's not your fault, Clark, and I'm sure Lois wouldn't blame you either."
"You remind me of myself many years ago."
The lord glanced at Xiao Qiao who was still playing with Damian while grabbing a camera to take pictures. He whispered with emotion:
"At that time, I also had a soft heart like you, but no matter what, you protected what I couldn't protect. Clark, you are better than me.
Much more powerful than me.
I crossed the line we draw for ourselves, I convinced myself of my devotion to order and justice, but in the end I was alone. ”
"Not anymore."
Da Chao stepped forward and gave his other self a hug. He patted Lord Chao on the shoulder and said:
"We stand together and we will go to the end."
Finally, there is the conversation between the master and the master.
The two old silver coins had nothing to say, or in other words, they would not say what was on their mind in public. The two just exchanged glances and silently agreed on a time and place for a secret meeting, and then they were very perfunctory. shook hands.
When they turned around, they shook their hands secretly in synchronized movements, as if they had come into contact with something dirty.
"I said, what happened to you before?"
Mason, who was watching this scene with a weird smile, was stopped by Sister Ka just as he was about to leave. The god-killing hero looked him up and down, and then said:
"You died once before, right? I can feel that Emma was scared to tears, and she wanted me to make sure you were okay."
"Your statement is a bit strange. It's hard to explain the specific situation, but maybe I really died once? But I'm fine now."
Mason patted his forehead and said to Sister Ka:
"You reminded me, I have to call Emma.
Considering that the maternal genes used in our batch of clones all came from her, she now has another daughter. According to her theory, this is the child she had with Jean Grey.
Madeline has two moms, so cool. "(End of Chapter)