Chapter 725 23. Doomsday Alarm
"Hail to you, Savior."
When Mason stepped onto the bridge of the Sixth Commander Ronan's ship, the Dark Star, he heard a gentle and respectful address, which made the captain blink.
He turned and glanced at Ronan, the accuser who was escorting and accompanying him. The latter made a "please" gesture to him with his war hammer.
But Ronan himself had no intention of stepping into it, which proved that this conversation was a secret conversation inspired by the Supreme Intelligence.
Mason didn't care either.
He stepped into the very empty bridge in front of him and looked at the mechanical structure encapsulated in a ring-shaped column in front of him. There were ring-shaped beams and modules shining brightly due to energy activity. The radiance looked full of futuristic technology. .
This is the supreme intelligence, the true leader of the Kree Empire, a super AI formed by the wisdom of all outstanding Kree heroes from the birth of civilization to the present.
It not only provides military and livelihood advice to the warlords and nobles of the Kree Empire, but also participates in formulating the civilization plan of this powerful alien empire.
Unlike the loose and free people on Earth, the Kree have long adapted to develop their own civilization under the planning of supreme intelligence, and facts have proven that their strategy is correct.
As a result, the Kree Empire developed into one of the three major empires in the galaxy. Whenever there is a Kree civilization in the galaxy, they are a super force that cannot be underestimated.
Comparing only the territory and the number of citizens, Asgard, the divine realm, has nine realms, but it is still a younger brother in front of the Kree Empire, which has a vast territory and occupies many galaxies.
However, the Kree focus all their energy on collective wisdom and strength, which makes them weaker at the level of individual strength. Ronan is already the leading super combat power among the Kree, but his destructive power is incomparable to a group of outrageous heroes and Among superhumans, he is average at best, very, very mediocre.
Of course, no matter how mediocre they are, they are still much better than the people on Earth.
"We've dealt with each other before."
Mason approached the program carrier of the supreme intelligence, and he knew that it was just a portable terminal used for signal transmission.
In Mason's memory, the body of the Kree's supreme wisdom light built on the ground of the empire's capital was as high as a pyramid. This was the size that a super AI that accompanied the empire from its birth to its prosperous era should have.
He said to the black pillar in front of him that spoke a neutral earth language:
"During the fusion process of the Fourth Impact, you gathered a group of space locusts and launched an attack on a world under my command, trying to prevent the fusion from proceeding."
"To be precise, that's not me, Lord Mason the Savior."
The supreme wisdom does not care about the questioning in Mason's words. It patiently explained:
"That is my chronotope in the world line No. 0574. It is a quite 'rebellious' member of our large group. Just like the chronotope of a living being has its own personality, the other me is also stubborn. It is believed that the fusion plan carried out by the people on earth will blow up the star sea and make everything disappear before the real end.
We tried to dissuade it, but it persisted.
I will not deny that some individuals among us are secretly allowing this behavior. After all, it is a choice facing the future, and we must see with our own eyes the moment when it can take effect.
Fortunately, we have seen it. The close observation of worlds and worlds, and the fusion of planes and planes has allowed us to finally reach a consensus in the chaotic information flow.
This also indirectly contributed to our current conversation. ”
"You are honest."
Mason teased slightly sarcastically.
He looked back at the Earth reflected outside the porthole of the bridge of the Dark Star. The image of the Star of Hope in space was no different from other Earths. It was hard to believe that this world contained secrets related to the survival of the entire universe.
"There's still some time before I start my next move, we can talk."
The captain said:
"I don't have an accurate guess as to why you invited me here, but if you just want to talk about the future, then I will be quite disappointed."
"The future is a good topic, it always resonates with emotions, but we should pay more attention to the present, because every moment now is the cornerstone of the future."
The Supreme Wisdom said slowly:
"I asked you to come here because I want to decipher to you some deep secrets belonging to the Council. We have been collecting this information for more than ten years after Ronan, our outstanding Kree commander, joined the Conqueror Order.
Although I don’t know what your next actions will be, I believe this information can help you make a better plan. ”
"The final star!"
Mason looked back at the black mechanical pillar and said:
"I want to know more about this topic, the better."
"唰"
As if certain keywords were triggered, a projection was activated, projecting the image of an old Kree man in front of Mason's eyes in the form of pixels.
It is very similar to Ronan in appearance, and is most likely the ancestor of this great Kree warlord. In the Kree Empire, which still maintains a hereditary system, it is not surprising that such a noble status is passed down from generation to generation. thing.
The supreme wisdom's choice to appear in this form obviously represents its serious attitude.
"This is a topic that cannot be mentioned."
It said to Mason:
"Some forces do not want others to be too involved in the casting of the Doomsday Star, but the good news is that this restriction is gradually disappearing. Although there is no evidence to prove this, I believe this must have something to do with you. < br>
We don’t know much about the End Star. It is a plan that has been promoted in the special plane ‘Fighting World’. It is the core project of the Council. The Star Council has been overthrown and the Conquest is currently falling apart. A fixed part of the resources plundered from various parallel world planes by the two systems will be sent to this project.
It is like a giant swallowing beast that is never full, devouring hope, but does not produce any finished product. This makes us, the many supreme intelligences that still exist in the parallel world, once thought that it was just a council used to attract people. Eyes and false projects of unity.
But the Doomsday Star is real.
Just yesterday, before the sixth sequence set sail from its home port, we observed the burst of a mysterious signal from the depths of the universe. ”
The Supreme Wisdom lowered his voice and said to Mason, who pricked up his ears:
"It was a signal that had never been monitored before. The frequency it was captured was extremely short and completely undecipherable. However, in the hours after the signal broke out, the power tremors deep in the universe suddenly accelerated.
You already know what happened next. During the world's regular meeting this morning, Director Tony Stark announced that the Fifth Impact would happen thirteen days early.
Although there is no direct connection between these two things, from a perceptual and conjectural perspective, I am more inclined to think this is some kind of response.
The final star is about to set sail
Perhaps it is because your unusual activity makes them feel threatened, because in the timetable issued a few days ago, the final star will set sail when the seventh impact occurs, which is the eve of the end of the cosmic era.
And now, that timeline has been changed, and it's all because of you.
Perhaps we can view this as an invitation, forcing you to travel to their territory to interview them when Fifth Impact occurs. ”
After listening to the sharing of supreme wisdom, Mason frowned. After a moment, he said:
"Are you suggesting that the Council has the ability to manipulate the timing of the impact? No, no way! If they had that ability they would have flattened the universe."
"Of course they have no ability to interfere with this tremor at the original level of the universe."
The projection of the supreme wisdom changed its appearance, turned into another female Kree, moved her hair again, and answered very firmly:
"But if this is a natural phenomenon, and they master some of its laws, they can exert a negligible influence on it and trigger a series of chain reactions.
Just like the nuclear weapons used by people on earth, all you have to do is collide two pieces of radioactive material together, and everything that follows is left to chemical reactions.
But regardless, the council has taken action and you should respond.
According to my parallel calculations with those of other supreme intelligences, if the departure of the Doomsday Star cannot be prevented, there is an 89% probability that the consequences will directly affect the current situation we are in, completely destroying the status quo that you have worked so hard to achieve. , I think this is unacceptable for you.
Of course, it's the same for us.
We are willing to provide any help we can, but we cannot enter the fighting world protected by that special power, so the warrior's journey to face the end can only be promoted by you.
As a supporting force, I assure you that we and our allies are fully committed to preparing for Fifth Impact.
The blueprints you gave before with the last effect of the World Gate have been transformed into enough Isu signal towers and world magnetic field generators with the technological support of the Kree Empire.
The Sixth Sequence and our allies will be responsible for distributing these life-saving supplies to all the earths we can reach. We will cooperate with the actions of New Utopia. I think this is enough to save you from all worries.
This is a reflection of our sincerity and our responsibility.
Unity!
Although not out of a common ideal, survivors should indeed help each other during a crisis. ”
"You are so considerate."
Mason complained:
"This is as thoughtful as telling someone not to worry about anything after death when urging him to die."
"I think what you really want to say is, how can such an important matter be entrusted to an individual who does not possess overwhelming strength in terms of strength."
The Supreme Intelligence shrugged, changed its form again and turned into Batman. It looked at the sea of stars outside the porthole with a thoughtful posture, and said:
"According to our secret observation, you have a strange "anti-savior" plot.
You don't like this word and don't want yourself to be called such a title, although what you do is fully worthy of this exaggerated and outstanding summary.
However, the fact is that when countless forces are forced to unite, a clear leader must stand up to lead us, otherwise the deployment of resources alone will be enough to cause all united organizations to fall apart.
At the heart of unity are people.
If no one who can unite others stands up, no matter how beautiful the unity is, it will be an illusion. The fact that history is written by countless ordinary people does not conflict with the emergence and leadership of leaders in dark moments.
The combination of the people's view of history and the heroic view of history is the real history.
You must once again fulfill this messianic role in this moment, just as we all have our own tasks. ”
"You are definitely very accomplished in philosophy."
Mason waved his hand, not wanting to discuss this question that would never have an answer. He remembered another thing and asked:
"Someone told me before that there is some kind of hidden but important force at the top of the council. It is hiding behind those directors, as if he is the initiator of everything."
"No, there is no such thing."
The supreme wisdom shook its head and denied:
"There was no dark force that bewitched others to cause the Council to quickly fall into darkness and corruption after a brief period of glory. It was their own choice that this organization became what it is now.
But the existence of secret forces within the Council is real, and that may be the terrifying enemy you will face next.
Its existence is beyond our comprehension, and if there is anyone in this era who understands the impact and apocalypse in detail, it is it.
We don't know its name or identity.
But we can be sure that it was its existence that gave the Council the initial prototype of its goals, but it was not the initiator of chaos and darkness.
This sounds contradictory.
But that's exactly what we've been able to piece together from the details. ”
"Okay, you don't have to say it, I probably understand."
Mason nodded and glanced at the countdown on his watch. Ninety-six hours and seven minutes, four days, was like an alarm clock in Mason's heart.
Or call it a wake-up call.
No matter what lies ahead, it will be the end. If we follow Skynet's guess, it will mean that the entire stars will be dragged into a "big loop". No one knows what will happen in that loop. What is happening, but what is certain is that that is definitely not the result that Mason wants to see.
In the scene where the Supreme Intelligence projected many images of Kree people to watch Mason leave according to their customs, the Captain waved goodbye and walked out of the bridge.
The moment the hatch closed, Accuser Ronan, who had been guarding the door, handed over a small black velvet bag. Mason took it in his hand and glanced at it. The six beating rough stones shone with blurred light.
"This is a complete set of Infinity Stones originating from a certain plane."
The accuser said in a deep voice:
"It was collected by the Sixth Sequence with great pains. The whole from the same source makes it more powerful than a single gem. This is our gift to the brave."
"This is also your sincerity, lest I suddenly change my mind at some point and settle the score."
Mason threw the gem bag in his hand and joked to Ronan, who was expressionless in front of him:
"I did not discuss the topics of politics, ambition and power with the Supreme Intelligence. This makes you a little disappointed. I don't know what the super AI thought, but in your opinion, the existence of the Council is not useless, right? ”
"I'm a soldier."
The accuser was holding his silver-gray all-purpose weapon warhammer, and he said unabashedly:
"In my opinion, it is a virtue to unite strength and use it rationally. Without your appearance, perhaps the rot in the council has been cleared away, and a stronger group will be born.
I have learned about your story in detail, Lord Mason. You have been working hard to bring the entire broken parallel world system into a new era.
What you expect to see is a paradise without crisis.
So I'm curious, in the paradise you see, do wars and plunder, destruction and power still exist?
Or would you rather see everyone in the new universe holding hands and singing together to welcome the arrival of the perfect era? ”
This question is a bit aggressive.
Faced with Ronan's inquiry, Mason shrugged. The moment he stepped into the elevator carrying a set of infinite gems, he said to Ronan:
"I am only responsible for bringing the dawn. As for what the world will be like after the dawn, to be honest, I don't give a damn. But, be careful, accuser.
If you want to continue your conquest in the new world, good people with the ideal of peace will definitely stand up to stop you.
When you desire victory, be prepared to embrace failure. ”
"Thank you for your reminder, I will keep it in mind."
Ronan nodded to Mason very seriously, indicating that he accepted the teaching. The next moment, the elevator door closed, completely blocking their eyes.
A few minutes later, Mason returned to the Ambassador's Residence in Hope City. As soon as he opened the door, three enthusiastic dogs and their even more enthusiastic mistresses pounced on him.
The captain was caught off guard and was thrown to the ground. The gem bag in his hand rolled out while lying on the luxurious carpet, letting the rough stones of different colors scatter on the ground. In the reflection of the flowing light, Harley and Kui Yin drove the dogs away from causing trouble, barking, screaming and helpless sighs intertwined.
Mason decided to ignore the warning bells that echoed when he was about to face the end, so that his two little cuties would not be disappointed and angry enough to want to destroy the world.
And now, there are still ninety-six hours until the end of the cycle. (End of chapter)