Volume 5: The Young Wolf Seeks Home Chapter 77 The mutants' final decisive weapon!
When Hank, the chief scientific officer of the X Royal Family, said the word "plane", Mason's heart skipped a beat.
He felt that the truth that was about to be revealed here would push things into the worst situation he could imagine.
But there was also an eerie sense of security.
It's like that feeling you get when you've been worrying that something bad is going to happen, and then at some point it actually happens and you exclaim, "I knew it."
I felt depressed and relieved at the same time...
Under the influence of this wonderful feeling, Mason turned his attention back to the two collapsed world wreckages in front of him. After several seconds of silence, he said:
"Has it been like this from the beginning? Or has it suddenly gotten worse?"
This was a nonsensical question, but Hank caught Mason's meaning instantly. He stroked his chin, pushed up his glasses , and answered rigorously like a researcher:
“I can’t give you a precise answer.
Although there have always been similar theories and studies in the Fox Nest, we did not have any concrete evidence and data to prove this until the Third Impact occurred.
Perhaps because no one has ever taken the rescue of a planet to such a complete stage during an impact before, we call it the 'second stage of impact'.
But I can tell you for sure that this is the first time that two planes have collided and annihilated each other as we are seeing now.
The observation instruments we set up detected for the first time that terrifying energy exploded in an instant, and the two planes of the universe were torn apart in an instant...
That was the most direct cause of the death of my friend Supreme Magneto. If the impact of two colliding planets alone was not enough to destroy the magnetic field protection he had set up with a special frequency that was amplified ten times.
But if it is the force of the two planes squeezing each other...
That is absolutely unbearable for an individual. Unfortunately, our experiment not only failed to achieve the preset fusion requirements, but pushed things into a worse situation. "
“I can probably imagine the despair.”
Mason nodded, then he asked:
"But I think you must have an answer, at least a theory to explain why this happened. Before you tell me, I want to summarize my thoughts."
"Well, speak freely."
Hank made a please gesture.
The two of them stood on a suspended X-shaped platform and quickly approached the wreckage of the collapsed world in front of them. As they moved forward, Mason rubbed his brows and said:
“To summarize the truth you told me.
Once we find a way to merge the two planets that are about to collide, or push them apart, or any means to ensure that the two worlds do not collide and annihilate each other, the planes where the two earths are located will collide with each other.
It's like a preset condition. After the earth is successfully destroyed by the impact event, the two planes will be at peace. But if the earth is not destroyed during the impact, then the planes they are in will be destroyed?
Am I right?
"This is a very complex model, Mason, but if it is simplified to the point where ordinary people can understand it, then your statement is generally correct."
Hank nodded and said:
"This can also explain why, since the first impact seventeen years ago, cosmic forces have quietly 'withdrawn' from all parallel worlds.
Similar to the three major galactic empires, the Nova Corps, the Seven Lantern Corps, and the Apocalypse Protoss in our worldview, it is possible that they did not detect the impact event, they just understood the truth earlier than us.
If the mutual destruction of the Earths is a prerequisite for ensuring the safety of the plane, then of course they would be happy to stay out of it.
However, this does not rule out the possibility of deeper reasons.
I now have a preliminary conclusion that I have submitted to Fox Nest for discussion. I call it the 'pressure relief valve' theory."
He pushed up his glasses and raised his arm, simulating the process of a simple impact event in the optical projection. In the animation of the projection evolution pushing the two planes closer to collide with the earth, he pointed at the model and said to Mason:
"At present, a major premise recognized by researchers in Fox Nest is that the parallel world system or universe system we are in is too old, and it may be experiencing a destruction or a rebirth in the form of destruction.
For example, the changes in cosmic eras that the Devourer of Worlds had experienced.
Although there are other theories, this statement has been supported by a lot of data. Under this premise, the entire parallel world system we understand is equivalent to a module running at high speed in an overly old machine.
They have accumulated various problems between each other over a long period of time, which I call "pressure". In order to ensure that the current system continues to operate, the entire parallel world system must have a process of "eliminating pressure".
It's as if with every impact we detect an increasingly clear 'cosmic tremor' coming from deep within the stars.
For the entire universe, this may just be a "yawn" or a "turn over", but for the parallel world we are in, it is no less than a natural disaster.
The impact event is the process of 'pressure relief'."
Hank kept an eye on Mason's expression. He wanted to make sure that Mason could understand everything he said.
To his relief, Mason was able to keep up with his progress, which meant that this extremely young new compatriot did have his own research and opinions in this area.
So Hank continued:
“Although I don’t understand why the Earth in the parallel world plane was chosen as the target, every time the Earth collides, it represents the collision of two planes at a certain pressure node.
Through the shattering process of the two earths colliding, a crack in the same direction is torn open in the two expanding planes. While releasing the internal pressure of each other, the two planes on the verge of collision are "pushed apart" again through this pressure relief process.
In this way, the two planes will lose two planets, but the remaining planets will remain as they are.
However, if we, the beings living on Earth, want to stop this process and save our own world, such as what Utopia did during the Third Impact.
We forcibly merged two worlds that should have collided and shattered together, and forcibly terminated the pressure release process of the two planes. They were unable to release the various pressures accumulated inside, and eventually collided violently.
The extreme consequences it can lead to are as you can see..."
Hank pointed to the stars around him that seemed to be shining but were actually dead and no longer moving. He sighed and said:
"Even the Earth that has already merged together will be crushed by the pressure of the two planes in an instant, and the gap between the two planes will be torn into an even more terrifying 'scar black hole'.
Such a tear at the edge of the plane's existence will directly affect the plane's body, causing their internal system to become unbalanced in an instant. In less than one thousandth of a second, all the stellar structures inside will be thrown out like garbage, and 99% of life and matter will be annihilated in the process.
It's like the 'singularity' in the Big Bang theory.
The only difference is that such a collision will not bring about any new birth.
That’s my theory.
Most of the conclusions are based on my conjectures based on the observed data and phenomena. Our job here, in addition to collecting the corpses of the two earths, is to collect the energy traces generated when the planes collide and send them to the Fox Nest as research materials.
But no matter what the final result is, I guess the "World Fusion" project will come to an end due to this failure. I hope the members of the council will not accept this result.
With their cruel and dark thinking, they might accept the cost of the Earth's destruction rather than the instant annihilation of two planes.
Either one of us dies, or we die together."
Hank's expression was somewhat lonely at this moment. For a scientific researcher, it was indeed not a happy thing to know that the project he was responsible for was facing the future of death.
But Mason's focus is on another point.
He frowned, his mind working at such a high speed that it was almost sparking. When the X platform where he and Hank were on circled the core of the world's wreckage for the third time, he suddenly asked:
"There's a blank area in your 'pressure relief valve' theory, which is the fate of those planes that experienced the impact event and were pushed back open.
After sacrificing the Earth in their respective systems in exchange for temporary peace, they will continue to decay and eventually turn into darkness and decay. You also said that there is a lot of evidence proving that the universe system we are in is too old.
Let me make an ungraphic analogy.
The shock event is the painful convulsion before its death.
So, even if the Earth is destroyed, the peace gained for each other's planes will not last long, right?"
"Well, you're very perceptive."
Hank rubbed his eyes tiredly and said in a hoarse voice:
"Although there is no evidence, I guess that when the last impact occurred, our universe system would be completely wiped out.
We don’t know whether the next new era will be born after the reality before our eyes is completely destroyed, but there is no doubt that everything that happens then will have nothing to do with us now.
Yet even waiting to die is different.
It is much better to welcome the end of the world in peace and happiness, or in the final indulgence, than to drag an entire plane into struggling like we are now.
I guess this is what most cosmic beings who have insight into the truth of impact think.
Thanos, Darkseid, Skyfather, Odin, Supreme Intelligence, Nova Queen, etc., these cosmic forces do not intervene in the impact for roughly the same reason.
After all, if everything is really going to die, then lying down and letting it rot is not an unacceptable option.
However, judging from the current situation, if we are unwilling to obediently sacrifice our Earth in exchange for temporary peace on the plane, if we insist on saving ourselves and once again push the impact to the second stage, then it is very likely that they will "interfere." "
"Well, that's a reasonable inference. After all, our self-rescue will put the entire plane in danger. No one likes to cause trouble. In order for them to wait for death in peace, we have to go on the road obediently.
After they make sure we are dead, they might even step on our corpses and curse us, asking why we cannot just starve to death instead of trying to stop a chariot with our arms?”
Mason said with a hint of teasing and sarcasm.
Then he looked at Hank and said:
"You must have a reason for telling me so much, Hank. Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"I've heard everything you've done before."
Hank looked at Mason. He examined him, and after a few seconds he said:
"Tony No. 7 and I are good friends. We used to work together and he has a bad habit of not being able to control his mouth after drinking, so, in the whole Utopia, I am probably the first person to start to understand you.
I know that Team K has done some dangerous things that cannot be made public, and you have not given up your over-the-top style that is out of step with the times.
This means that you have goals and ideals, you have the skills and the strength.
Most importantly, you have guts!
Now that you are one of us, I feel I can convince myself to give this to you."
He took out a purple-gold chip from his advanced PDA, handed it to Mason, and said:
“All the experimental data from the world fusion experiments led by the X Royal Family, as well as the fusion theory and equipment blueprints we used during the Third Impact.
This plan will be terminated at the Fox's Lair, but it will also continue in your hands.
Mason Cooper, you are the executor of the 'Fusion Project'."
“This is too heavy.”
Mason narrowed his eyes and didn't answer it immediately. He said to Hank:
“I am willing to explore the second possibility besides destruction, but this does not mean that I want to drag my hometown and my base world into the grave early.
You and I both know that another fusion of the worlds may attract the attention of powerful enemies. The two worlds I am in are not as strong as Utopia to discuss Thanos and Darkseid in a joking tone.
Let me put it more simply.
You're killing me and my world, Hank."
"This objection is meaningless."
The Chief Scientific Officer said calmly:
"Even if you don't conduct this experiment, it's still hard to guarantee that your world will survive the next impact. Besides, I'm not asking for your opinion, Mason."
The originally gentle pupils in his eyes shrank at this moment, and a frightening beast aura emanated from this weak scientific officer.
Mason finally understood why the swordsman reacted so strongly when Hank took the initiative to talk to him just now.
This guy... is very dangerous.
It turns out that there is not a single person in this X royal family who is easy to deal with!
"The X Royal Family is an authoritarian force, Mason, and we believe that all members of the system must contribute their strength to the common good of the organization.
And you are one of us.”
Hank held the chip in his hand forward and said:
"This is the first task assigned to you by Utopia, fellow countryman. Of course, there is no need to be so pessimistic. If the worst result comes, we will not sit idly by.
When you assume responsibilities, you naturally have rights.
The enemies you face will be our enemies, and our strength will be your strength."
"That's not enough to make me feel comfortable."
Mason complained:
"A place where the Skrulls can brazenly enter the base camp and openly act as high-ranking officials. Obviously, your external deterrent power does not seem to be as strong as you think."
"Well"
Mason's overly straightforward rebuttal deflated Hank the Beast, who was trying to play the role of a strong villain. He touched his nose awkwardly and waved his hand to explain:
“Well, I have nothing to say about this matter, but you have to understand that there is a reason for this. The Supreme Professor was injured before, and it was a serious injury.
It was so serious that we once considered whether to prepare for his funeral, but we found a way to save him in some information from the Star Society...
I guess that's one of the reasons why you expressed your alienation towards us, I have no intention of explaining, we will apologize for it but we do not regret carrying out that plan.
The Supreme Professor has also given you assurance.
What I want to say is, if you look at this matter from the other side, even those Skrulls and their mysterious masters only dared to sneak into our midst when the Supreme Professor was injured..."
The Beast shrugged his shoulders and said:
"That was just a small mistake, I promise it won't happen again, at least when you need our help, no one will let you down.
When that moment comes, we will hit wherever you point!
No ambiguity! "
"But you don't represent the opinions of all mutant leaders."
Mason said:
"What if someone refuses to help and uses me and my world as a test subject?"
"Then I will crush him to death with my own hands!"
Hank said firmly:
"The death of Supreme Magneto is a tragedy that cannot be forgotten in the history of Utopia. Even if it is just to remember the sacrifice of this great man, I will push this experiment to the end!"
Mason stared at him.
After ten seconds of thinking and examining, he reached out and took the purple-gold chip.
He said:
"Okay, I believe you. One last question, Hank. I have a little idea about the planes squeezing and destroying each other, and the fusion of the earth during the impact.
If we use your theory to explain the process of plane pressure release, then perhaps we should change our thinking. What I mean is that we should no longer regard the fusion of the earth as the final solution, but as a means..."
Mason stroked his chin and looked at the wreckage of the world beside him.
He said:
"These two heavy pressures made the two aging 'old guys' miserable, but for a 'strong young man' who was born from the fusion of their power, this little pressure may not be a big deal.
We have to change the name of the plan!
It is no longer appropriate to call it 'world fusion'. I think it might be more appropriate to call it 'plane fusion' or 'universe fusion'.
Put it more simply! "
The captain relaxed his shoulders, and under Hank's curious gaze, he said:
"Let's try to simulate a real 'Big Bang', or a mini 'epoch change'."
