Volume 5: The Young Wolf Seeks Home Chapter 84 reminds all pioneers that privateering is a criminal act that is not protected by law!
As sunrise approached, the large lounge on the top floor of Osborne Tower was filled with people.
It was like a team party.
The good news is that the main members of K Team 2.0 are no longer rebellious. They have calmed down and are preparing for the daily pioneering operations that will begin in two days.
Kara did not wear Supergirl's battle suit but changed into a set of jeans and a vest, and carried a backpack. After seeing Mason off, she also had to return to her hometown through the World Gate.
Her cousin asked her to go back to the town of Mossville to take a look around so that Martha would not continue to worry about her.
Zod also changed into ordinary people's clothes.
He was invited by Kara to visit the Kent farm and experience the friendly atmosphere of the Kent family. Kara said that this would help him master the power of Krypton.
Zod didn't know how going out for a walk would help him master his power, but he ultimately didn't refuse the invitation.
He doesn't have many friends besides Mason, and he wouldn't mind having a few more friends after joining Team K. He also looks forward to meeting Clark Kent, who Mason described as a "role model for Kryptonians."
It wasn't that he meant to be provocative, he just wanted to see how big the gap was between him and Clark.
Zombie Superman Bizarro is sitting at the table, playing a simple card game with Black Jacks, but he has a strange device on his head, which is the "smart hat" developed by Dr. Otto. It is said that it can help Bizarro think so that he doesn't always have a strange look of brain atrophy.
It's just testing and collecting data now.
From this we can see that the main players have been in harmony since returning from Mason's hometown.
But the bad news is that the group of crazy guys in the K team are really not reassuring.
The small team led by Damian Wayne and including Jimmy Hautley, Ashley Parker, Franklin Richards, and Valeria Richards who serves as an extra-staff think tank is currently in the "running-in period".
To put it simply, no one is willing to submit to anyone else. Even though Damian suppressed the differences with force, it is not so easy for these little lunatics to unite.
It is worth mentioning that Blue Beetle feels that given his age, experience and current level of strength, he is not qualified to shoulder the responsibilities of a main team member, so he took the initiative to apply to join the Junior K Team from the main force of K Team.
Currently going through the transfer process.
It is foreseeable that this new team will definitely be very "lively" in the future, especially after "Iron Heart" Morgan Stark Jr. recovers his health, the captaincy competition will definitely enter a white-hot stage.
Despite the many problems, this did not affect Damian's good mood.
He was currently sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, relaxing, and giving instructions to his teammates in an air of a captain. This guy was imitating Mason's management style of Team K, but he was learning it very poorly.
"What a troublesome superpower kid."
Charles, the kite man who was temporarily recalled to the main team as a scout for a new pioneering mission, was wearing an improved Falcon Wing. He crossed his arms and looked at the group of young members next to him. He whispered to the second barrel beside him:
"Fortunately, my little Brown is very well behaved. I can't let him join such a dangerous organization."
"Well, judging from Damian's standards for selecting team members, your little Brown would hardly be in his eyes, so don't worry, he is absolutely safe."
Ertong shrugged and said:
"That guy is going crazy, he is ambitiously planning to recruit underage superheroes into his team and has already put it into practice.
I also saw him trying to convince Flash to join them, and he had his sights set on Superman's son.
He felt that his team must have a Kryptonian in order to be prestigious. Fortunately, this dangerous idea was noticed and stopped by Barbara, otherwise it would have really caused trouble.
He has already planned to use the World Gate to raid Kent Farm and kidnap Xiao Qiao."
"I think Mason needs to assign someone to watch them."
Barbara also whispered:
"These guys are full of energy. We still have to do pioneering tasks. How can we have time to keep an eye on them for a long time?"
"How about letting Grayson join the team?"
The second barrel suggested:
"He has accumulated a lot of experience in raising children in the Teen Titans, and his fighting ability has been increasing rapidly recently. He can already fight with Logan. Anyway, as long as you call him, your fiancé will definitely come running over."
"Yes, Barbara."
The kite flyer also fanned the flames and said:
"This way you don't have to worry about the increasingly outrageous rumors about Grayson and Starfire. When I was entertaining guests at the Afterlife Bar yesterday, I heard from them that someone saw Grayson and Starfire living together."
"He dares!"
Batgirl scolded, but then frowned thoughtfully.
Obviously, she is considering the impact of this long-distance relationship on their relationship. Although they have exchanged rings, men's hearts are like needles in the sea. Who knows whether Grayson will...
"What are you all doing here?"
In the lively atmosphere, Mason's voice sounded from the door with a hint of surprise. He and Harley walked into the lounge and looked around, and they understood what the team members were thinking.
He waved his hands and said:
"No need to send me off, it's just a simple rescue mission."
"That's the best case scenario, but at worst, this might be the last time we meet."
Damian stood up, folded his arms and said to Mason:
"So you still have to send it off, but I suggest you write your will in advance, including designating the next captain of Team K..."
"That's definitely not you!"
Barbara put her hand on the annoying Damian's head and pushed him back to the sofa. She said to Mason:
"It's not all about farewell. Kara and the others are going back, and we just chose now as the time. After they come back, we will also set out to explore the B-level target world."
"Keep a low profile when you go back."
Mason warned:
"Someone from the Laisheng Bar will arrange your itinerary, so go quickly and come back quickly and don't cause any trouble. Hmm? What's wrong with you? You look so depressed, who bullied you?"
He noticed that Barbara seemed to be in a bad mood, so he asked more questions.
Batgirl repeated her thoughts, but it was definitely not possible to let Grayson join the team, as the young master was still helping the master, and it would not do without someone there.
Mason thought about it and wanted to comfort them, but he felt that it was a matter between two people and there seemed no reason for him to intervene, so he said dryly:
"You should have some confidence in your own charm. Of course, going back for a candlelight dinner from time to time will also help deepen your relationship..."
He was comforting his sister and was about to give her some advice but suddenly he felt the phone in his pocket vibrating. He looked at the familiar phone number and gestured to everyone before walking out of the lounge to answer the call.
"Mason, the situation of the Skrulls has been clarified."
Ciri's voice came from the other end of the phone, with a serious tone, she said to Mason:
"I used the connections of Quint's No. 3 member to learn that the Conquerors and Cleaners have not sent any information to the target world you want to go to, and the Star Society has no similar development plans either.
Most importantly, that world coordinate was not registered on the armillary sphere in the Great Library!
That is an unknown world in theory, and it is not in the parallel world system that we currently understand. "
"How can this be?"
Mason frowned and said:
"The Skrulls are clearly already taking action there, which is totally inconsistent with the procedures of the Council of Hope."
"Yes! It doesn't meet the requirements in every aspect."
Ciri emphasized:
"So we can conclude that it was a 'privatization' operation. A certain congressman bypassed supervision and sent his own forces to infiltrate the world, trying to monopolize the world without sharing the spoils with others. That guy should be the 'financial backer' behind the Skrulls. He should be the one who protected the independence of the Skrulls and had a certain degree of cooperation with the warlocks.
The good news is that, since this is a privateering operation that is not allowed, your activities in that world will be officially endorsed, and even the final conflict can be designated as a 'punishment' for unruly members.
As Grand Mentor, I can authorize you to take any action you deem necessary without restraint. When military assistance is needed, I can also help you apply for permission to dispatch Cleaners and Conquerors.
But the result is that the unknown world will be included in the exploration scope of the Star Society."
"Wait, let me sort this out."
Mason rubbed his brows, and after thinking for a few seconds, he said:
"You mean, if the power behind the Skrulls also appears in that unknown world, then I can choose to attack him without being punished afterwards?"
"That's the theory. You can even kill him! After all, he was the one who made the mistake first. This kind of privateering behavior has seriously violated the taboo of the Star Society.
It is our sole responsibility to develop this area, and even the Hope Council has no power to interfere with our actions."
Hunter explained:
"But those who can become the Hope Directors are either the spokespersons of a certain force, or they are extremely powerful individuals. I don't recommend that you take such a direct confrontation."
"What if..."
Mason narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice:
"What if we lure the warlock over there and then kill him immediately? The fact that he can command the Skrulls proves that he must have known about the privateering operation but chose not to report it.
Isn't this a blatant act of betrayal?
In this case, it is your responsibility to execute the traitor, even if Lord Fate has awakened. "
The hunter was silent for a few seconds, then she said:
"If you are going to do it, you have to make sure it is foolproof. If you are determined, I will go find the swordsman right away. Her hatred for warlocks is off the charts, and she will definitely be willing to participate."
"Wait for my news. I'll go over and check out the situation first."
Mason replied.
The hunter responded with a nasal tone and then hung up the phone.
The captain looked at the flip phone in his hand. He really didn't expect that his rescue operation would lead to such a wonderful development. This made the evil thoughts in his head begin to surge out uncontrollably.
However, Mason quickly suppressed his overly active thoughts. It was still unclear what the situation was like in the other world, and it would probably not be easy to lure the warlock over there.
But if it worked, he would have solved a big problem in an instant.
When Mason returned to the lounge, Harley had already prepared the World Gate. The coordinates of the world where Zhakang was located were engraved on the door handle, and only one twist was needed to open the way there.
"Sweetheart?"
Harley seemed to sense the unrest in Mason's heart. She took Mason's hand and called him softly. Mason took a deep breath, turned around and said to the people behind him:
"We'll see you later, guys."
"Bring back Zhakang, Mason."
The second barrel, holding Alice's sword, said to Mason:
“Although I usually have to be on guard against that guy doing something weird, but without his dirty jokes it always feels like something is missing.”
"He has to hold on until I find him in that world."
Mason shrugged, stretched out his hand and pushed open the door to the world. With the stars shining before his eyes, he took Harley's hand and walked into the world surrounded by the two dogs.
The brass door lock clicked back to its normal scale and closed the next moment.
After a brief flicker of starlight, Mason and Harley stepped onto the real earth again. Since the Star Society had never officially explored this place, their first entry point was random.
What comes into view is a bustling city with people coming and going on the streets, busy and well-organized.
This should have been an ordinary scene, but it gave Mason and Harley an indescribable feeling.
Especially Mason. After joining the Star Society, how long has it been since he saw such a normal world?
Every time I push open that damn door, I face either a wasteland, zombies running rampant, or disasters everywhere. It seems that all the beautiful things will not be revealed behind the door to the world.
But this time I hit the jackpot.
"New York! It's New York, Mr. K."
Harley pointed to the iconic Times Square at the end of the street and said to Mason:
"Maybe we could go over there?"
"By the way, let's look for that unlucky guy Zha Kang."
Mason took out his lighter, held it tightly in both hands, and silently thought about finding Zha Kang.
After this idea became firm to a certain extent, a ball of milky white light jumped out from the light extinguisher, spun a few times in front of Mason's eyes, and then flew slowly over the city and pointed in a certain direction.
A gadget left behind by Dumbledore has the power to warp reality and guide Mason to what he desires.
However, just as the captain and his little cutie were preparing to disguise themselves and leave the alley, they suddenly heard a heavy object falling to the ground and a low gunshot from behind.
Mason looked back.
Two detailed figures entangled in each other fell from the sky and slammed heavily into the depths of the dark alley. They were fighting with each other, and the flickering swords and shadows were unusual at first glance.
When Harley saw the two women fighting, she immediately became interested. She grabbed a baseball bat and was ready to join this "Women's Street Fighting Contest", but was stopped by Mason.
He pushed the frame of his glasses on his nose and looked at the two fighting women in front of him. One of them was wearing a black uniform with a black and white eagle logo on her shoulder.
The one fighting with her was a female ninja dressed in red, holding a ninja short sword in both hands and looking ferocious.
"Bang"
There was a gunshot, and the bullet flew out accurately, separating the two ladies.
They remained vigilant and looked back at Mason at the alley. The latter snapped his fingers and the identity card of the 10th-level agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. obtained from the old Green Goblin popped out.
He said:
"You look like you need help, colleague."
These words were spoken to the female agent wearing the SHIELD combat uniform, and the red-clothed ninja she was chasing immediately ran away when he saw the other side's reinforcements coming.
But suddenly Harley swung the baseball bat forward, and two Amazon dogs that were ready to attack pounced on her, howling, and forced her back from the wall in a few seconds.
"You are not one of us!"
The female SHIELD agent shouted to Mason:
"I've never seen you before."
"Maybe it's because your level isn't high enough?"
Mason snorted, put on the cold face of a senior agent, grabbed a biological bait bomb and threw it over.
The energy impact blew up the garbage and dust in the dark alley, and then the red-clothed ninja who was blocked and bitten by the vicious dog took off his disguise with a scream, and turned into a green-skinned, pointy-eared "monster" in the astonished gaze of the female agent.
“Has it been infiltrated to this extent?”
The moment Mason activated the Eye of Death, he complained harshly:
"If I randomly meet two people on the street and one of them is a Skrull bastard, then statistically speaking, the world is probably doomed."
"Bang Bang"
Two bullets were fired, piercing the Skrull's head and heart at the same time. Her body shook and fell to the ground.
It was only then that the female SHIELD agent reacted. She suddenly grabbed the pistol from her waist and aimed at Mason, saying:
"Don't come over here! I'm sure you're not one of us..."
"reason?"
Mason raised his hands and asked, and the latter curled his lips and said:
"You have a Level 10 agent ID card, but I've seen all Level 10 agents. Let me introduce myself. I'm Maria Hill, a Level 9 agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., hunting down Erica, a Hand ninja who stole important secrets...
At least five seconds ago I thought it was her.
Who are you?
Agent Hill asked warily.
However, she did not notice that a pool of water under her feet began to move strangely. Mason's figure disappeared in an instant, and when he reappeared, he had reorganized the water molecular structure behind the agent.
The composite "hidden blade" on the wrist popped out, and the dazzling lethal high voltage electricity caused Agent Hill's eyes to roll over and fall to the ground. Then puffs of black smoke came out of the unfortunate guy's mouth, and even the corners of his eyes exploded.
Judging from the damage exposed on her neck and the sophisticated internal structure, this should be an advanced "mechanical doll".
"Good boy, don't ask so many questions."
Mason winked at Harley and told her to take the Skrull's body with her. He then squatted down and looked at the "broken" agent stand-in in front of him and said:
“All you need to know is that I’m here to help, that’s all, and believe it or not, I do work for Nick Fury.
Let's talk somewhere, Agent Hill.
If you have realized the seriousness of the problem, you should know not to trust anyone around you..."
