Chapter 640 7. If differences have disappeared, enemies can become friends, right? [Monthly ticket extra 510]
It was nine o'clock that night, fifteen minutes before the start of Operation Cradle.
In a huge area beneath the New Osborne Tower, a total of 110 people from 7 teams of the K-Men have arrived. These are the "elite" carefully selected by Psylocke and Storm.
The reason why I put double quotes is because they are not really elite.
Because their serial numbers are too late, the release of these guys' mutant abilities is very poor, but they are the most determined group of all the "reformed" recruits, and they have been in all the conflicts from the formation of the K-Men to the present. Play the whole game.
Their proficient combat skills and clear goals, coupled with the bonuses of various sophisticated weapons provided by the Mason Manufacturing Group, give them combat capabilities that are no weaker than those of ordinary X-Men.
What's even better is that because of the paramilitary strategy and style that the K-Men have adhered to since its establishment until now, these warriors no longer have the bad free-spirited atmosphere of the X-Men.
Just from the silence of the formation standing in line at this moment, it can be judged that they all have great potential.
Strength is really not particularly important to mutants, because they often have an explosive power curve due to the existence of the miraculous X gene.
Willpower plays a leading role in it. In Mason's words, mutants, like Superboy, are a very idealistic group of people. The gap between their upper limit and lower limit is so big that men cry silently and women cry.
And the most important thing is that once tonight's Operation Cradle is successfully executed, not only will the genetic obedience program of the cloned people be lifted, but their specially set "weakened" state will also be lifted. By then, this group of superpowers will The insufficient K-Men will suddenly become the most destructive war vanguard under Mason's command.
Commander Psylocke was currently confirming the action plan with the captains of the seven teams for the last time.
Tonight they were going to capture an entire Weapon
But neither Psylocke nor the other captains plan to recruit more vulnerable clones to join the operation. They believe that this is a real test for the K-Men and will determine whether the K-Men can break out of the cocoon and become a butterfly. , a decisive moment for whether it can become an important pillar of Lord Mason's grand plan.
Everyone who comes here is prepared to sacrifice and sees it as an honor.
"I feel like even if you asked them to strap explosives to kill the enemy, they wouldn't hesitate at all."
At the edge of this place, a large group of people stared at the clones in front of them and complained to Mason beside them:
"How did you do it? In all my years in Utopia, I have never seen such a fanatical mutant. Even Magneto's brotherhood, which is known for its unity and madness, cannot do this.
Are you brainwashing them? ”
"If you call devoting yourself to great beliefs and establishing the ideal of saving your compatriots brainwashing."
Mason replied casually, leaving the crowd and the little fairy Hope beside him speechless.
The commander-in-chief is currently busy helping Emma adjust the final preset program of the brainwave intensifier. Engineer Mason’s craftsmanship cannot be overemphasized. The original full-coverage round helmet has been transformed into a very artistic crystal helmet. Not only has it been removed In addition to the thick helmet that shields the eyes, the eye protection part was also adjusted to a translucent pink high-strength material.
This makes Emma wear it, not only does it not have the "abstinence" low temperament of the Supreme Professor, but it also highlights a more charming and enchanting aura.
The White Queen herself was also very satisfied with the transformation of this helmet, especially the message Mason left on the helmet to the best mother in the world, which made her feel warm in her heart.
Of course, this gift would have been perfect if she had not completely lost the feeling of her legs due to the pressure of her spiritual power being pushed to the limit.
"I hate wheelchairs!"
The commander-in-chief’s mother complained:
"No matter how luxurious you make it and how in line with my aesthetic taste, it can't change my feeling of hating this thing. At first, I felt that Professor X looked very stupid when he was sitting in a wheelchair.
I must look stupid now too, right? ”
"No, very handsome."
Mason replied, but Emma didn't believe it at all.
She felt that she had been tricked by her bad son, but there was no way to get off easily after boarding the pirate ship. The brainwave enhancement machine had a lasting impact on the body. Even if it was taken off now, Emma would still have to spend her time in a wheelchair. A period of recovery.
But even though I hate this feeling, the ultimate strengthening and increase of psychic power is real.
Lying on a suspended wheelchair dotted with gems, Emma can easily bring into her mind the emotional perception of all life in the entire new world with just a thought.
"There's something in the Forbidden Forest."
Emma, who was swimming in the ocean of stars, said to Mason:
"I knew something was wrong with that forest! I always felt like someone was watching me when I went out there before."
"That forest is alive. After Ivy took its seeds from the destroyed world and transplanted them here, it is recovering."
As Mason fine-tuned the program, he explained:
"It's harmless, at least it's harmless now, don't worry about it."
"But something strange seems to be happening inside. The Pegasus lost by the Amazons are being changed by the forest, and they may become unicorns in the future."
Emma said:
"Also, the missing Amazons have been found, drawn into a twisted but resource-rich folded space near the North Pole.
Those muscular women are very happy about this. They are deliberately avoiding the search team sent by Norman and don't want to be found by you again.
They think this is a gift from God and plan to rebuild their paradise island in that deep space. After welcoming back their queen, they will return to their previous independent posture. ”
"Let them be. Their long service in the K Corps servants has earned them the right to freely choose their future."
Mason didn't care about this, he asked:
"Is the current program still running smoothly? To execute Operation Cradle, your control of the brainwave intensifier must reach level 3."
"Hey, I've reached level 5, and I'm breaking through to level 6."
The White Queen proudly said:
"Have some faith in your poor mother, okay? Looking at the entire mutant world, except for Professor X, I have never been afraid of anyone in the battle of psychic powers.
However, these spiritual skills taught by the Supreme are very interesting. I never realized that this kind of power can be used like this before. Oh my, I have learned it. ”
"Then just keep playing."
Mason felt relieved when he heard Emma say this. He stood up from the floating wheelchair, checked the time on his watch, and then looked at the passage behind him.
As he watched, the last few "travelers" arrived here almost stuck.
The leader is the adjutant Magneto, who has only one arm left. Behind him are the expressionless Storm and Iceman, as well as Mystique, who is very afraid of Mason.
These are the high-ranking commanders of the first line of conquerors. They are called "generals" and are proper high-ranking enemy forces.
"Have you read the plan I sent you?"
Mason lit a cigarette in the darkness, and the purple fire flashed in his palm. He asked casually, and the four people in front of him were silent.
A few seconds later, the adjutant Magneto, who had previously cooperated with Mason in the Isu world, spoke:
"I watched it. Even though I didn't believe the truth about the backstabbing in Utopia that you described in your plan, I was still shocked."
"So? Do you want to go with us?"
Mason said:
"Come with us to attack the secret clone base under the First Sequence, and assist us in completing Operation Cradle tonight, so that the destroyed utopia can be reborn, and at the same time, the First Sequence can forever get rid of the predicament of being controlled."< br>
"We do!"
Storm Girl behind Magneto said in a deep voice:
"But not for the reasons you mentioned, Utopia. It deserves to be destroyed! We just want to see with our own eyes whether the so-called Cradle Project is true.
After all, what you said is too unbelievable. ”
"What if it's actually true?"
Mason asked again:
"What if everything turns out to be nothing more than Professor Supreme and his X-Royal trying their best to keep mutantkind alive? The backstabbing and double-crossing you believed to be non-existent, even without your sinister guidance from Doom Counterattack, maybe Madeleine’s fate will change that night.”
"Let's wait until it's proven."
The one-armed Magneto shook his head and said:
"Let me tell you the truth, we are very confused right now and cannot give you an answer."
"What he said is true."
Emma, who was beside Mason, used her huge psychic power to control the luxurious wheelchair and slowly floated up. In the dim light beating driven by the anti-matter engine inside the brainwave enhancement machine, she said:
"They actually believe it.
They just can't find a reason to convince themselves to accept the truth. If all this is true, then their persistent confrontation over the past dozen years is meaningless.
Even their existence itself has become a disguise used to hide the truth.
Ha, just like a book that I can read through, I can easily find answers to any difficult questions. I finally understand Professor X’s true perception of the world on a daily basis.
In addition, Mason, there is a group of people who are not on the action list approaching.
They also want to join tonight's operation, and you probably won't be able to persuade them. ”
As soon as the White Queen finished speaking, the elevator leading to the underground area opened beside Mason, and a group of Utopia's defeated soldiers headed by Supreme Cyclops came out.
Including the group of Supreme Primarchs who originally broke out to find Mason's help, as well as the little Mysterio and her tall brother Colossus, the latter of whom was wrapped with tiny arcs of thunder.
That was the energy-enhancing effect covered when Mason used the Thunder Forging Hammer to repair metal injuries when he was doing "first aid" for him.
Looks quite cool.
Although the Supreme Cyclops, Little Mysterio and Colossus have all lost the blessing of the Phoenix Force, they are powerful X-Men themselves, and they naturally have an irresistible momentum when they appear.
They walked out of the elevator and saw the one-armed Magneto, two Omega generals and a high-level commander. Although there was no verbal communication, the tense confrontation between the two sides was still easily captured by Mason. .
There is a blood feud between the two.
Not to mention that it was still at a time when Utopia had just been destroyed, so it would be a shame for Mason not to start a fight as soon as they met.
"You haven't recovered yet."
Mason looked at the people on crutches and bandages in the crowd, he shook his head and said:
"It's just adding to the chaos."
"But you can't let us miss the scene when the Cradle Plan is executed. We have to make sure it is completed. This means a lot to us."
Supreme Cyclops said in a serious tone.
This guy was blind in one eye, and the other eye was also seriously injured by Madeleine. If it weren't for the wonderful rejuvenation of the first aid technician Mason, he would almost become a cripple.
However, Cyclops' rays only appear to be emitted from the eyes. This power is not based on vision. As long as the eyeball structure is still intact, he can shoot destructive laser beams even if he is blind.
It's just that the accuracy is probably a little off. After all, a blind marksman sounds unbelievable.
"Take us, Mason!"
The little secret guest also grabbed his phoenix-shaped soul sword and shouted:
"Sister Swordsman can't come, but she entrusted me to see the rebirth of mutant civilization tonight for her."
Their prayers were seen by Mason. The captain thought for a moment, stretched out a finger and said:
"Yes! But you must agree to my request. These are the guests I 'invited' in the first sequence, and you represent the original body of Utopia.
I want you to put aside your hatred and opposition to each other before you act.
I think this is the true meaning of the cradle plan left by the professor. He told me that only by destroying a utopia carrying hatred and darkness can mutants truly usher in the dawn.
You must turn enemies into friends, otherwise neither of you will be able to go! I'll do it on my own with my K-Men. ”
"This is a feud that has lasted for more than ten years."
The crowd next to them couldn’t help but say:
"It cannot be eliminated just because of your words. Only time can make up for the scars caused by time."
"I'm not naive enough to think that we can become friends just by shaking hands."
Mason said stubbornly:
“But if both sides don’t even have the courage to take the first step, then even if the Cradle Plan is really implemented, the utopia created will be just another stupid gathering place of racism.
I think this is not the future that the Supreme Professor and the members of the X Royal Family want to see. ”
"I do!"
Supreme Cyclops took a step forward, stretched out his hand to the one-armed Magneto, and said:
"I hate you, I don't hide it, you are the one who contributed to the destruction of Utopia, but I must also admit that after watching the Cradle Project, I realized that we are not blameless in this matter either.
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I don't guarantee that the conflict between the two sides will be settled by tonight's actions.
But I can promise that from now on, I will try not to regard you as my enemy.
Utopia is gone, and the entity you hate has been destroyed by your own hands. I think it’s time for the resentment, no matter how huge, to dissipate.
What about you?
What do you say? ”
"I am not the commander of the first sequence."
Adjutant Magneto said with a cold face:
"I am not qualified to make such a decision for Lady Madeleine. But just from my personal point of view, if the Cradle Project is true, if everything disclosed by Mason is true, then this hatred is indeed over. Meaning.
I am willing to accept reconciliation.
But let me state in advance that this is just my personal decision and does not represent others. ”
"Madeline is no longer your commander-in-chief."
Emma, who was watching this scene, said softly:
"When she transformed into Dark Phoenix, she was no longer a pure mutant or clone. She may have had some kind of belief support before, but just belief could not help her get through the current troubles at all.
You should understand this and not follow the path of a creature that wreaks horrific destruction. ”
"This is just our personal decision!"
The clone generals didn't seem to hear Emma's words at all. They stepped forward to shake hands with the original Utopian mutants in front of them.
Everyone must declare this.
In fact, it is understandable that this is a conflict and feud caused by the bloody conflict between two ethnic groups. In the face of such pressure, personal will no longer matters.
But at least the difficult first step has been taken.
"It's nice to see you and the quarrelsome children shaking hands and announcing reconciliation under the teacher's order. I must admit that what you just said means a lot to me.
Well, time's up. ”
Mason complained, looked at his watch again, and when the countdown reached zero, he said to everyone in front of him:
"Pack up your equipment and get ready to go! Operation Cradle is officially launched!" (End of this chapter)