Chapter 565 31. Ah, Fredmu! No one can trap the Speedster, I'm finally free to work illegally
Mason does not know what is happening in the Fox Lair, but he has begun to modify the cosmic treadmill based on Tony Seven's suggestions, preparing to give all the parallel worlds that still exist before the Fourth Impact arrives.
Such secondary transformation based on existing machinery with clear goals is not difficult for real engineering masters.
Even compared to the transformation itself, the determination required to implement this plan is truly difficult. Fortunately or unfortunately, there is not so much time left for the captain to hesitate.
The deteriorating situation actually helped him save time in decision-making.
At eight o'clock that night, all the speedsters that Mason had found so far gathered in the laboratory of the Cosmic Treadmill on time. Flash was stunned by the scene in front of him as soon as he appeared.
"What are you doing!"
The Flash held his head and looked at his beloved cosmic treadmill that had been disassembled. It was very similar to the shock of the glue guys when they saw their beloved glue being taken apart and played with. There were also a group of Mason clones dressed very strangely next to him. They chattered around the dismantled complex machinery and commented, which made Xiao Shen feel like his privacy was being peeped.
He exclaimed:
"How can we conduct a test of the Speed Force Matrix operating at full power if you take it apart?"
"There is a brand new cosmic treadmill at the molecular level that has been replicated in the house next to it. We have helped you correct a few minor design flaws. You can go there and continue the experiment."
Mason, who was dismantling the control center of the treadmill, wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to a group of speedsters behind him without looking back:
"I came just in time. There is a drawing on the table. Go take a look at it and give me some suggestions. There are still a few things I don't understand about the frequency of the speed force's convergence and energy compression.
However, we need to complete the energy module of the 'Speed Force Cannon' within seven days, and this time can only be short but not long.
The good news is that it only needs to be used once, so subsequent upgrades don’t have to be considered.
I'll take care of the materials and assembly.
But you are responsible for being the ‘battery’. ”
"Wait a minute! You just said something very scary with a calm face. What kind of cannon is it?"
Wally Bai's eyes widened, while the other speedsters were already lying on the workbench and began to discuss the very precise drawing drawn by Mason.
Although the name is "Speed Force Cannon", its structure is not an ordinary launcher style.
In fact, its fully assembled appearance is similar to that of a cosmic treadmill, except that it has more guide rails to constrain the direction of energy release and phase markers to determine the launch trajectory.
The technology of the former comes from Isu technology, while the technology of the latter is "kindly provided" by Sir Brainiac.
"Good guy, you set up eight runways for it?"
The blonde girl Jack Quick couldn't help but complain:
"Does this mean you need eight speedsters running together to charge this thing? What on earth do you want to do! Mason, the resonance of the speed force that will be triggered when eight speedsters run together can tear apart the time of this world in an instant System.
Is this because the impact cannot be solved, so he plans to let himself go and commit suicide? ”
"Look carefully, not all eight runways need to operate at full capacity. There is one main rail, and the other seven are auxiliary energy storage devices."
Mason explains:
"As for what I want to do, isn't it clearly stated on the drawing?
Use this thing to gather the speed force and make an instant one-time projection to the currently existing parallel world plane to penetrate the time and space gap between them, creating a super large 'time and space wormhole'.
It is best to connect all the planes together through it, so that each plane can enter the early pressure relief stage before the impact officially begins, ensuring that the external pressure endured during the world fusion is reduced to an acceptable level. situation.
Is there anything difficult to understand about this plan?
If you don't understand, just tell me. I still have time and I can explain it to you individually. ”
"The first is pressure, the second is the space-time wormhole, and the last is opening up the plane. Well, actually there is nothing difficult to understand in terms of language."
Little Flash appeared next to Mason with a whoosh, looked at him with strange eyes, then stretched out his hand and touched Mason's forehead, he said:
"But I seriously doubt that you have a fever? Why did you suddenly come up with such a radical plan? I can understand that you want the Speed Force matrix to be effective in every plane at the same time, but such a large-scale interference is likely to Causing disastrous consequences
The simplest one is that the physical laws of each plane are different!
This alone is enough to cause a terrifying rule-level collision when they are connected together by that damn 'space-time wormhole'.
Think about the consequences of a plane where the number 3 does not exist and borders our plane."
"The digital rate problem, well, I understand. I have been researching this aspect recently. I understand your concerns, but please have some faith in the Speed Force."
Mason rolled his eyes and pushed away Flash's hand, put down the engineering wrench, and said to him and the other speedsters:
"If other forces penetrate the plane gap, it will definitely cause bad consequences, but the Speed Force is a special force that ignores any physical and magical laws.
As long as the concept of 'time' still exists, the impact of the Speed Force will not cause a collision of rules.
We just want to open a hole between the currently surviving planes, but we are not trying to completely tear down the 'plane load-bearing wall' between them.
Don’t worry, I consulted Frog Picture in advance.
Former observers told me that this approach is a bit risky, but it is theoretically feasible. Although this cosmic era has reached the end, the universe itself is resilient enough to withstand the work we are about to do.
It was already riddled with holes, so how much worse could it be if another hole was opened? Instead of worrying about the number 3, I think you should think realistically.
For example, when a plane where donuts and pizzas don't exist is connected to our plane, will you lose forever a few junk foods that can make you happy? ”
The other speedsters looked at me and at you. To be honest, they didn't quite understand, but they all felt that this was a bad idea. However, the determination shown by Mason now made them realize that the matter had been decided.
Xiao Shen, who knew Mason best, stared at the captain and whispered:
"Has the situation gotten this bad? You, who have always been so prudent, need to make such a desperate move."
"I can't tell you the truth, lest it dampen your enthusiasm for action, but this is not radical. I found professionals to do quite solid theoretical research, and decided to do this based on their suggestions."
Mason shook his head and said:
"Everyone else, please go next door to test the operation mode of the Speed Force Matrix. You all know how heavy a mission you have to bear during the Fourth Impact.
That is running with the world on your back, and you need to adapt in advance.
Barry, stay here. I need your help with something. ”
The speedsters disappeared with a swoosh. These guys were all very capable of execution. Little Flash, who stayed in place, obviously still had some ideas about Mason's speed cannon plan, but before he could say anything to dissuade him, he saw Mason stretching out his hand. With a wave of his hand, he grabbed the blueprint of the Speed Force cannon in his hand under the guidance of the gravity ring.
He pointed to the central one among the eight runways on the drawing, and said to Xiao Shan with a serious expression:
"One thing I didn't tell them was that when the Speed Force cannon was activated, the Speedsters on the main runway would bear the burden of directly powering the main batteries.
Based on the calculation results of the Mobius chair, none of you can bear this kind of super extraction.
In other words, the speedster assigned to the main runway has a high probability of losing power, a small probability of being seriously injured, and a weak probability of dying directly. ”
"This"
Xiao Shen clenched his fists instantly.
Then the young man gritted his teeth and said to Mason:
"If this is something that must be done, don't tell them, let me do it!"
"You're not what I'm telling you, your self-sacrifice is a bit too much, Barry! I appreciate this noble dedication, but do you think I will let you take on this tragic mission?"
Mason shook his head and said:
"Don't think too much, I'm just telling you the cruelty of this task to lead to my next topic. We have the best sample in our hands to shoulder this responsibility.
Remember that guy we captured in World at War? ”
"Ah, you mean Reverse Flash?"
Xiao Shan suddenly understood, he patted his forehead and said:
"You have thrown that guy into a time stasis capsule for several months. I almost forgot about his existence, but I don't think he will accept his fate honestly.
Unless you can control him with drugs or some kind of device.
And I think sacrificing him like this seems like... we are talking about a cruel death after all. ”
"Kindness is indeed your label. I am really not surprised by your answer, but if he doesn't take on this task, you will have to do it.
Just do as I say.
However, the metabolism of you speedsters is too exaggerated, and no matter how powerful the drug is, it cannot control you for a long time. What's more, mind-control drugs are harmful to the body, so we have to ensure that he can run smoothly.
So I had an idea. ”
Mason opened his suitcase factory and took out the time stasis capsule that trapped the Reverse-Flash.
The unlucky guy was still frozen in time as he charged up for a run. The grinning mouth under his yellow suit showed an angry and funny expression.
Then, Mason took out a blue mechanical box and stuffed it into Barry's hand and said to him:
"The moment I release this guy, he will definitely run away. You have to catch up with him and put this box on him, and then your mission is completed."
"If only Wally was faster than me."
Little Flash tossed the blue mechanical box in his hand and said to Mason with a wink:
"Although I don't want to admit it, that guy said that I haven't grown to a perfect level yet. He has easily surpassed me in several previous races."
"But Reverse-Flash hates you most."
Mason patted Xiao Shen on the shoulder and said:
"Wally will run away if he chases him, but if you chase him, he will definitely find a way to turn around and kill you. You know what I mean? I have to choose a suitable guy to draw hatred.
This is a test, not a real race.
Are you ready? ”
Faced with Mason's inquiry, Xiao Flash made a pause gesture, disappeared with a whoosh and reappeared with a bottle of energy drink in his hand, removed the stopper and handed it to Mason, saying:
"Add some stuff into it, let me run faster temporarily, so as not to be caught by the Reverse Flash."
"Okay, look at this! The purified heavy water vapor from Jay Garrick is equivalent to the stimulant specially used by the speedsters. I just got the formula from Jesse Quick a few days ago.
I improved it a bit using Kuai Hakka's ancestral speed formula. ”
The captain took out a bottle of gray liquid, put a drop into the drink, and said:
"It works perfectly, the only problem is being careful about drug addiction."
"Hey, how can I have such a problem with you as an alchemist here?"
Xiao Flash closed the lid and shook it vigorously in his hand. He raised his head and drank the bottle of "Mason's Special" as if drinking happy water. Then he burped and moved his body to give the captain a slap. gesture.
Mason made a gesture, and the operation of the time stasis capsule stopped. The reverse lightning that was frozen in it blinked and rushed out with a whoosh.
This guy has been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Although it is unknown why Mason released him, for the speedsters, as long as they are given a chance, they can escape to the other side of the universe.
Reverse Flash's operation is obviously more advanced.
Although he was a little weak due to the long-term time stagnation, he still broke through the dimensional obstacles and rushed into the speed force rift at the moment of starting.
He was still frightened by Mason's various methods, and he obviously planned to stay as far away from him as possible, and it would be best to return directly to his immediate superior, Kang the Conqueror.
But soon, Reverse Lightning noticed a red figure following behind him, and the two of them were racing forward and backward in the Speed Force channel.
"Barry Allen!"
A fierce light flashed in Reverse Flash's eyes, he turned around, stopped suddenly, accelerated in reverse direction, rushed over and punched Xiao Flash.
But it only penetrated a time clone. The real Flash jumped out from behind him and kicked Reverse Flash on the butt, sending him flying away.
"Hey! During this time, I have been learning fighting from a powerful guy!"
Xiao Shen shouted:
"I have been making progress while you were imprisoned"
"Pa"
The next second, a light speed punch came over and made Barry take off on the spot. Although he broke free quickly, it turned out that the young him was still slightly behind the old silver coin of Reverse Flash in terms of using the speed force.
"Your speed is indeed much faster. Even if you take drugs, you still come and go in the same way. You come and go quickly. You are really a typical young man."
Reverse Flash mocked:
"You shouldn't have come after me, little bastard. I'm going to take your head back to collect the reward."
"Mason! Things are put away!"
Seeing Reverse Flash coming towards him to use his ultimate move, Xiao Flash shouted.
The name made Reverse Flash stop suddenly. He turned around and ran away but it was too late.
When the kick just now hit his butt, the blue mechanical box had been placed on Reverse Lightning's lower back, and the thing started up quickly like a blue tide.
Under the rapid coverage of the nano mode, Savitar's improved version of the Speed Force armor quickly enveloped the entire reverse lightning.
He constantly vibrated his body at high speeds in an attempt to escape from this suit of armor, but the armor made of calcified crystals of the Speed Force absorbed the Speed Force, making it impossible for him to pass through it.
"Hello? Is the remote communication module started?"
Mason's voice sounded in the Speed Force armor, just like a communication test. He said slowly:
"Now you have two choices.
Either keep running, or come back and cooperate with the experiment.
There is no need to try to destroy this suit of armor. This is the 'Prison Uniform' I specially customized for you. It is the most concentrated expression of the power of full-level engineering. My advice to you is not to humiliate yourself."
"Is this Savitar's suit?"
Reverse Lightning quickly calmed down. Feeling the smooth connection between this armor and the Speed Force, he shouted:
"That idiot used this suit to strengthen his connection with the Speed Force. I've always wanted it, Mason. Now you've given it to me, thanks!"
"唰"
Reverse Flash sped up and ran.
Enhanced by the Speed Force armor, he easily broke through his speed limit and was about to jump in when he opened the hyperspace tunnel leading to Kang the Conqueror's base camp.
But.
"The navigation program is started, the armor takes over, and the destination setting is completed. Run, reverse flash, run!"
"唰"
The reverse lightning passed through the hyperspace tunnel in front of him in the next moment, but what appeared in front of him was Mason, holding a cup of refreshing hot tea, leaning on the workbench and looking at him.
The captain had an "I knew it" expression on his face, stretched out his five fingers to make a guiding gesture, and Reverse Flash, who was about to escape, clicked his heel as a military salute.
"The suit and the user have always had a special symbiotic relationship. The suit has power and the user manipulates it to gain power."
Mason took a sip of the strange refreshing tea, then moved his shoulders and said:
"I gave you the suit, but you are not the user. You are just a hamster that must run. As I said just now, I asked you to cooperate.
Do you like to humiliate yourself so much? ”
The embarrassed Xiao Flash also returned. He looked at the Reverse Lightning who was trapped in the Speed Force Armor and suddenly smiled and said:
"He's being controlled by the suit? That's so cool. Can you make him chase a rabbit? Just like an obedient hunting dog!"
"If you need."
Mason glanced at Flash, took a sip of refreshing tea, and said:
"I can even make him sing and dance for you while playing basketball."
"Don't be stupid!"
Reverse-Flash screamed:
"This suit doesn't have a power module. What can you do to me if I don't run away?"
"Well said, but the question is who told you this is just a suit?"
Mason snapped his fingers, and the next moment a super electric shock was applied to Reverse Flash, making him scream. At the same time, two silver bracelets were stuck into Reverse Flash's wrists inside the suit.
They're not activated, but that's not a good thing.
"These are two proton bombs, miniature models, with only so-so destructive power. If they explode inside the Speed Force armor, they will destroy it and break you down into the most primitive biological particles.
You might think you can untie it before it explodes.
But the cruel fact is that it cannot be solved.
At least it can't be unlocked by you. ”
Mason put down the teacup, stepped forward and took out a small wrench to fine-tune the suit, while saying to the Reverse Flash trapped inside:
"I put a speed detector in it and once it starts you have to keep accelerating until you hit the peak.
It will explode if you slow down for more than one second, it will explode if you stop, it will explode if you maintain a constant speed, and it will explode if you step back. Most importantly, when you disobey. BOOM!
Do you understand your situation now?
Once you understand, go to work.
I don't have that much time to convince you to join our cause, so I can only make some mandatory transformations. Welcome to the Flash family, Reverse-Flash.
Considering that you are currently in the internship period, you can probably accept it without paying a salary, right? ”
"YouTM"
Reverse Flash was about to swear, but he endured it. He turned around and was about to speed away when he heard Mason's quiet voice say:
"You are not allowed to use the Speed Force in non-test areas. Let your tired legs rest. Maybe slowing down occasionally is a novel experience for you fast guys?" (End of Chapter)