Volume 5: The Young Wolf Seeks Home Chapter 70 Hey, you know that the word "impregnable" is just a flag most of the time, right?
The process of Team Exe catching the undercover agent went much more smoothly than Captain Anna had imagined, but catching the Skrull hiding among them did not mean the matter was over.
The White Queen Emma is already waiting in the next room, and the remaining members of Team Axe must undergo her mental examination to ensure their identities are correct.
“I think it’s unnecessary.”
Poker star Remy Loeb was unhappy with this arrangement. He held his wife's slender waist and complained in a low voice:
"Hasn't that strange guy been discovered? It feels a bit too much to check our minds. Our new compatriot seems difficult to deal with."
"Shut up, Leb."
Captain Anna was in a bad mood.
The truth revealed by Lao Lang and the miserable state of Phantom Cat that she had witnessed made her as angry as a lit firecracker. She slapped away her husband's hands that were moving on her waist and hips and scolded him:
"The 'Shapeshifter' disguised as a Skrull is a spy hidden among us, but there may be more than one spy in Team Axe.
I too once had great trust in our fellow man, but Mason is right, trust cannot replace vigilance.
You just have to accept Emma's mental examination. I don't want to fight with you here, but if you don't behave, you will sleep on the sofa tonight!"
"Oh, oh, don't be angry, I'm just complaining."
The helpless King of Cards raised his hands and begged for mercy.
The once carefree playboy now looked like a wronged middle-aged married man. However, after seeing the miserable condition of Phantom Cat with his own eyes, he could no longer complain or spit.
Although he has not yet learned the truth about the past from his wife, the perceptive King of Cards can guess from the sad expression of his old friend Logan that what he is about to know today will definitely be quite dark.
As a mutant, this is almost the norm in their lives. Society is full of malice, and the first rule they have learned since childhood is to coexist with malice.
But Mason was not involved in the inspection process.
After giving a brief "welcome speech" and taking the time to capture the Skrulls, he left and entered the biological laboratory.
The old wolf was quite ruthless.
The injury caused by the steel claws tearing the heart is equally fatal to the Skrulls. The second prisoner had to be placed in a biological cabin using Isu technology to avoid dying on the spot.
At this time in the laboratory, the "Skrull Research Team" led by Mason had already started working.
The Elric brothers and Poison Ivy were busy with different testing projects. They took blood and biological samples from the Skrull's wounds and placed them into professional instruments to explore more characteristics of this strange creature.
Mason himself was adjusting the improved biological bait bomb that had just been activated. He looked at the burnt energy module in the shell in front of him and said to the Isu ghost Consus floating beside him:
"It turns out that this thing works against the Skrulls. That's a good start. We need to improve it immediately. Can you give me some advice, Consus?"
"Wait a moment, I'm observing the genetic makeup of the Skrulls."
Consus was suspended in front of the display screen of a sophisticated instrument. The Isu biologist carefully observed some of the data that had been analyzed. After a few seconds, he said to Mason:
"Their genes are very peculiar, my brother. Even in the Isu era, I have never seen such a gene chain arrangement. Their genes can be freely combined .
It's like building blocks and play-doh.
Changing into the form of other life forms and acquiring their abilities is just one of their talents. If necessary, they can even turn into inanimate objects, such as cabinets and furniture.
This talent of 'perfect simulation' is beyond the scope of ordinary life, and a lot of professional analysis is required to draw a correct conclusion."
Consus thought for a moment, then suggested:
"The idea of temporarily destroying their disguise by injecting gene fragments is feasible, which proves that there is a 'time lag' in the Skrulls' ability to transform.
Even though their bodies have adapted to the needs of constant change after a long period of evolution, they will still be forced to "restore" to their basic form after their genetic stability is impacted.
Just like when electronic products encounter data disorder, they will take the "factory reset" operation.
But you have to consider the issue of strength.”
Isu biologists remind us:
"The two Skrulls you captured are most likely just their vanguards, but the degree of authenticity of their imitation of John Constantine is already astonishing. From this, we can infer that the stronger ones among them must be more proficient in manipulating this 'evil talent'.
Your tactics won't always work.
You have to strengthen your study of Isu biotechnology from now on. If you want to completely curb the threat of the Skrulls, you have to start with their own biological characteristics.
Analyze the secrets contained in their genes and finally get the key to destroy them.
There are very dangerous attempts in the biological technology left by Juno. In extreme cases, you only need a can of gas to make this race disappear forever...
I don't advocate this way of using knowledge.
But considering that they have declared war on you, it is understandable that you are just trying to protect yourself."
"I don't think it will always work. For a species that relies on shapeshifting and mimicry as its survival ability, it would be a bit of an underestimation of their ability if they could be contained by such means."
Mason said as he replaced the energy module of the biological decoy bomb in his hand:
"But before they take corresponding preventive measures, this small trick is enough for us to filter out the hidden dangers inside.
After all, the Skrulls are most destructive when they are not noticed. Once we are alert to them, their threat will be greatly reduced..."
"Shua"
Just as several alchemists were busy, a black space-time rift opened directly into the laboratory, and a swordsman carrying a soul sword and holding a demon helmet ran over excitedly, ready to catch the traitor with Mason.
But when she landed, she saw a Skrull spy who was placed in a biological capsule with more than a dozen biological tubes for different purposes connected to his body.
"Am I late?"
There was no fight, which made Liana curl her lips in disappointment.
Then she stepped forward and knocked on the glass cover of the biological chamber, then turned to Mason, who was using the Alchemy Array to continuously make the same type of biological bait bombs and packing them into boxes, and said:
"I just heard that there were Skrulls causing trouble here, so I knew it was a big deal. But from the looks of you, it seems like you're ready to fight them. What are these balls for?"
"It's a resolution device."
Mason explained:
"We'll force them to appear by disrupting their genetic stability, but I expect they'll quickly develop a response to this thing, so we have to act quickly.
Please wait a moment.
After I deliver this box to my people, we will set off for Utopia."
"ha?"
Mason's words made the swordsman blink. She immediately understood the deeper meaning of Mason's words and squinted her eyes and said:
"Do you think there are Skrulls lurking in Utopia?
No way, I said last time that there are three Professor day and night. Even if you are disguised as a Skrull, you can't sneak in so brazenly.
They all declared that the utopia was impregnable.
I think so too. It's much safer there than Star Castle. At least there's no need to worry about a group of thugs rushing into a room and kidnapping a weak and helpless vampire lady...
I think you’re overreacting.”
"Yeah?"
Mason pushed the frame of his glasses up on his nose.
In order not to disturb the work of other alchemists, he took Liana out of the laboratory, lit a cigarette, and whispered to her:
"So is it possible that one of the three Professor X's guarding the border of Utopia day and night is a Skrull in disguise? Or worse.
All three are...
The Impostors of Team Ex have proven that even the Skrull Vanguard can simulate the abilities of mutants. If they send a high-level Skrull spy into Utopia, it would not be a problem to disguise it as Professor X or some leader after sufficient preparation.
I know this is a bit extreme.
But you know me, I always think about the worst possible scenario.”
"Hiss, now that you say that, it really makes me a little scared."
The swordsman made a strange tongue-twisting sound, which was her racial talent as a Maozi girl. She had realized the seriousness of the problem but was a little hesitant. She said to Mason:
“Your application for entry has not been approved yet. I can indeed take you across by force, but it will probably cause a little trouble and may affect your development there.
You have to understand that the Utopia under the rule of the X royal family is an authoritarian society, and there are rules for everything. "
"Then let me tell you a fact, Liana."
Mason flicked the ash off his cigarette and whispered to the swordsman:
“I don’t believe that just because of the same blood, two strangers can become trusting friends. Any unity based on blood is just a false unity.
I believe in experience.
It is a feeling of working together for something, and a friendship that has stood the test of time and pressure.
For example, I believe you because you and I have the same enemy and we are both haunted by the secret truth of the past.
We have the same demands.
But I haven't even met those people in Utopia. Under such circumstances, it's a bit too idealistic to ask me to consider promotion and influence in that strange society.
I am indeed a mutant, but that doesn't mean I have to obey the will of the X-Royal Family.
Moreover, if my bad guess unfortunately comes true, helping them to find out the imposters and spies hiding in the upper echelons will be enough for me to gain their recognition in an instant."
"Emmmm, that makes sense."
The swordsman was convinced. She brushed her long hair and said:
"Then get ready, I'll take you there."
"No rush. The large decoy bomb that is specifically designed to destroy the genetic stability of the Skrulls in an instant is still being produced. It's a bit complicated and will take time."
Mason waved his hand and said:
"I just said that I need to go back to 'home'. If there are Skrulls here, I think these disguised bugs in my home are probably overrun.
Arrangements need to be made there as well.”
"Okay, I'll go to Utopia first to help you get ahead."
The swordsman waved his hand and said to Mason:
"I'll send a guide to take you there in a moment, and try to waste as little time as possible so that you can directly meet the Supreme Professor and the Council of X. Also, Phantom Cat is with you, right?"
"Um."
Mason nodded, and then he saw the swordsman grab his soul blade and swung it backwards to open another space-time channel. A few seconds later, a tall man wearing a black star cloak walked out.
Mason had to tilt his head back to see his chin.
Mason's height is now close to 190cm. In other words, the shortest man in front of him is at least 250cm tall.
It's like a giant!
"Who is this?"
He looked at the swordsman in confusion. The latter stood next to the tall man like an exquisite blonde Barbie doll. She reached out and patted the tall man's arm, making a metallic collision sound, and said:
“This is my brother, Colossus from the X-Men and Cat’s boyfriend, they were both planning on getting married… Also, my brother won an A-level seat in the lottery.
He is currently our member of the Council of Twelve, nicknamed 'Steel'.
He usually stays in his own base world and rarely comes out. This time he asked to come here after hearing the news about Katie. You can take him to meet Katie.
I'm going to get busy now."
With that, the swordsman turned and disappeared into his own crevice, leaving Mason in the aisle with the iron giant in front of him. Mason held out his hand to him, who returned the kindness.
But his hands were big enough to completely wrap around Mason's "little hands".
"Well, out of personal curiosity..."
Mason whispered:
"From what I've heard, Colossus's body is indeed tall, but it's not exaggerated to this extent. What's going on with you?"
"Same as you, Mason."
A-rank member Colossus spoke in a muffled voice, his voice really sounded like the collision of steel in a raging fire. He explained:
"The gift from 'fate' allowed my abilities to evolve a second time. The change in my body size is only the most insignificant change."
As he spoke, he took off the starry sky mask under his hood, revealing a silver-gray steel face. The key point was that his eyes were burning like a forging fire that would never go out.
"I heard from my sister that the ability you got from it is fire?"
Colossus showed a steely smile. Although he was physically strong, his gentle temperament did not seem to have changed. He put his hand on Mason's shoulder and patted him, saying:
"The ability I gained is steel. To be more precise, I can manipulate steel."
"Be gentle."
Mason grinned and said:
"With your size, you can crush me to death with just a little force, but as for manipulating steel, I happen to have some forging materials that I can't extract and refine.
Perhaps you could help?"
"I'm so touched by what you did for Katie that I'll do any hard labor you want."
Colossus promises:
“You are a craftsman. I promise that you won’t have to worry about materials from now on. The base world I chose is an uninhabited area rich in various minerals.
If you need anything, please tell me and I will deliver it to you as soon as possible. "
“This is a great feeling!”
Mason grinned, not expecting this unexpected gain.
But then when he brought Colossus to see Phantom Cat, the super big guy half-knelt in front of Katie's sleeping bed, and his cautious and cherishing attitude, as if he was looking at a lost treasure, moved Mason deeply.
Especially when Colossus used his fingers with the most gentle force to help Katie tidy up her long hair, that gesture moved Harley next to Mason to tears.
Although she also felt that Colossus, with his mutated body shape, could crush Phantom Cat's skull with just a little effort, it would be impolite to complain about the fact that the two of them had been separated for seventeen years and finally reunited.
——
The master who was on night patrol in Gotham had just dealt with a group of disguised thieves, and then received a message from Mason.
This made Batman frown, he realized that Mason had made an unplanned world travel, and based on his understanding of Mason, this could very well mean something dangerous was happening.
So he quickly rushed to the Next Life Bar and went straight to the top floor through the "employee passage".
When he pushed open the door of the office reserved for Mason, the master saw two opened ammunition boxes. The number of dark red biological bait bombs placed inside was really surprising.
If he didn't know that these bombs would not cause any casualties, then the scene before him would undoubtedly be the preparation process for a terrorist attack.
But Mason wasn't the only one waiting for him in the office.
The new member of the second echelon of the Justice League, "Daredevil" John Wick, has been waiting here for a long time. As the old man raised his cloak and walked into the office, Mason did not waste time.
He said to the master:
“New situation, I have a rough idea of what plans the Stars will take for the first wave of invasion of this world, but the bad news is that you probably won’t have much time to act.
And if this job is not done properly, the Justice League will fall apart overnight.
You have to prepare for the worst..."
