Volume 6: Secret Invasion Chapter 57 The world does not want to be destroyed, the answer lies in the stars
The swamp monster was controlled by the newly awakened Franklin Richards, and even with the power of the Green of All Things, it was difficult for it to break free for a while.
But this is not to say who is stronger or weaker. After all, Franklin has just awakened. The main reason is that under Mason's "precise guidance", this new mutant who can distort reality has grasped the swamp monster's biggest "weakness".
He "stripped" Alec Holland's consciousness away from the swamp monster's existence. Without the guidance of this dead man's consciousness, the immortal supernatural creature swamp monster could not take shape.
It is a strange thing that can only be formed by the combination of supernatural power and human consciousness.
But this alone is not enough to defeat the existence of the swamp monster.
"You can try again to restrain the power of all green."
Mason supported Franklin, who was beaten very badly, and said softly to his little compatriot:
“You should be able to feel it. It is a kind of plant energy that is free in nature. When Holander’s consciousness is stripped away, it cannot find a host and will quickly dissipate and transfer to a gifted host.
But I don’t want to see the next Green of All Things’ chaos agent appear, at least not in the enemy’s camp.”
"Of course I can!"
Franklin was very tired. Having just completed his mutant awakening, he really wanted to have a good sleep for ten days and ten nights. But like a naughty child who got a new toy, he clumsily sensed the invisible power of the swamp monster under Mason's guidance, and then "kneaded" it out like plasticine.
The super Omega-level mutant ability is very buggy. Even if it has just awakened, it can easily capture the power of nature and create a green gem-like entity.
The little wasteland ant king originally wanted to keep it for himself, but then he realized it.
He curled his lips and handed the "trophy" to the captain Mason beside him.
"That's good."
Seeing his little compatriot so sensible, Mason nodded with satisfaction, reached out to take the fragment of the power of the green of all things, and patted Franklin on the shoulder to show encouragement. He said:
"Keep the restraints tight. I need to talk to Holland who is awake."
He walked forward and erased the scars on his body as the water transformed, but the torn clothes could not be repaired, making Mason look more miserable than ever before.
Harley came over on the quieted Hellbike, and helped Mason take off his torn windbreaker with great concern, and then put the Isu cloak on his body. She couldn't bear to see her sweetheart in such a miserable state.
With the help of Harley, Mason walked to the human consciousness that was separated from Franklin.
The ground under this man's feet was covered with vines and thorns that had lost their main body and could not form a shape, as well as strange seeds. Clusters of strange flowers from the swamp were also blooming under his feet.
But the condensed consciousness body looked like an ordinary man in the translucent spirit body, and looked very tired.
"Hello, Dr. Holland."
Mason nodded to him. The man was still a little dazed at the moment, but when he heard Mason calling his former name, he suddenly came to his senses.
He looked at Mason, and then warned in a vague voice:
"They bewitched the swamp monster, no, they called upon, manipulated and exploited the survival instinct of the green of all things, and it was led into darkness because it did not want to be destroyed.
You guys need to hurry up!
Several other forces that belong to the roots of the world are also being sought and utilized by them.
I can feel it.
The agents of the Red of All have drawn upon the life-force of Superman, while the Black of Decay has found agents, all under the secret guidance of villains who sprang from the stars.
The Withering Ashes, the Schism Fungi, and the Metal Spirits are still in hiding, but they won't be able to stay hidden for long.
You must hurry!
Once the six original forces fall into their control, the entire material cycle of the world will instantly become your enemy."
"Very valuable information."
Mason nodded, glanced at Poison Ivy beside him, and said:
"Ivy, you absorbed some of the power of the Green of All Things. Can you feel what happened to it?"
"It's very chaotic and violent. I can only sense that it has been bewitched. It instinctively wants to exist and doesn't want to be destroyed, but those bastards have guided it down a dark path."
Poison Ivy endured the headache and the call from nature, and said to Mason intermittently:
"You may need to ask Holland for the specific details, as he is the first person to experience it."
"But I don't know much."
The man floating above the remains of the swamp monster sighed and said:
"When the impact occurred, it sensed the end of the world. Since then, the swamp monster, which was given a duty by the Forest Council, has been active around the world under the guidance of the Green of All Things. It... No, my actions are to find a way to fight against the end of the world.
But I haven't been able to find it.
Then the minions of the Star Society appeared in this world.
They promised me hope for the world's survival, they showed me samples of the Green Power from other worlds, and they claimed they could protect this world.
Therefore, the green of all things that do not want to perish gathers in me.
I myself may still have the consciousness to fight against the dark future that was promised. To be honest, I trust the heroes of this world more than these outsiders with ulterior motives.
But unfortunately, the green of all things is just a symbolic force. It has no wisdom but power. "
The man who was once an outstanding botanist died in an experimental accident and his body fell into a swamp and was found by the Forest Council. They injected the power of the green of all things and turned it into a swamp monster made a gesture of rubbing his forehead.
He said in a tired tone:
“That’s the whole story. The only clear memories I have are these. I am no longer clear about some of the details after the green power of all things came together.
But I can be sure that the 'ritual' I was performing just now is the way that the Green of All Things transforms the existing world.
It intends to reshape the life forms of the entire world according to the plan of the Star Society..."
“Can it do that?”
Damian asked with wide eyes.
Zha Kang beside him lit a cigarette and said quietly:
“The green of all things represents the power of nature. It governs all places in the world where there is natural ecology. In theory, all plants born on this planet are manifestations of its power.
So, my dear, do you think it can reshape the world?
This group of stars really has some tricks up their sleeves. They were able to find these root powers and weaken us from the perspective of world existence. We really underestimated them."
"It's not as scary as you think."
Poison Ivy looked back at the destroyed swamp ritual site and shook her head.
"The Green of All Things in the Swamp Monster is not complete, there are other scattered fragments in other places. I have a power called 'May Queen'.
Therefore, even if his ritual is completed, it will not transform the world instantly, but it will definitely interfere with the operation of the world and cause terrible chaos.
Then, the Star Club can easily reap the benefits.”
"They wish!"
Mason said expressionlessly, then looked at Alec Holland who was being stripped of his body, and asked:
"Will taking away the power of the Green of All Things from you affect your resurrection? Doctor, you can see the current situation. We need you to participate in the battle for the world that has already begun."
"I'd love to help you."
Dr. Holland nodded sincerely.
But then, he shook his head with regret and said:
“But the swamp monster must die. On the one hand, I have been tempted by the stars once. Although I don’t remember how they did it, I don’t think I can resist the second temptation.
I am the agent chosen by the Green of All Things. If I turn against you at a critical moment, it will have a terrible impact on you.
On the other hand, it is for personal reasons..."
This doctor of botany, who died more than a decade ago but survived to this day as a supernatural creature, paused and sighed:
“I am not the first swamp monster. Since the birth of the world, many swamp monsters have been given power by the Forest Council. However, each of them chose to commit suicide after getting tired of eternal life.
I don't want to accept that kind of fate. In fact, I don't think it's a blessing to continue living in this way.
The way the Wood Council created the swamp monster was too horrific, like an evil ritual and I don't want it to continue. I hope you can let me rest in peace here.
I am already dead.
I hope to say goodbye to the world I love as a human being."
"The Forest Council will not give up, Dr. Holland."
Poison Ivy shook her head and said:
“Even if you refuse this gift, they will still search the world for humans who have died from natural forces and resurrect them as swamp monsters.
They see you as a guardian of the forces of nature, as is their tradition."
"It used to be! But now the emotionless Wood Council has found something better!"
Dr. Holland said firmly:
"All they need is a consciousness with wisdom to harness the power of the forests and swamps to protect the majesty of the green of all things. They don't really care where the wisdom to harness the power comes from. So in theory, herbs that are born with wisdom are more suitable for this responsibility than dead humans..."
Now that the doctor had said this, everyone understood what he meant.
Everyone's eyes fell on the tree man Groot.
This plant-like life has both the labels of "plant" and "intelligent creature". Judging from the way the swamp monster exists alone, it is indeed more suitable to take over the power of the swamp monster than the unlucky humans who accidentally died at the hands of natural forces.
Dr. Holland himself said that using human consciousness to control the power of trees is not a happy experience. Years of spiritual life have made him feel painful and bored.
Every swamp monster before him would choose to commit suicide, which is really not a suitable power for humans.
"My name is Groot..."
Groot's eyes and mouth, which he made on the bark, opened wide to show a puzzled and surprised expression. He answered with his catchphrase, and Rocket Raccoon, the "super Groot language translator" sitting on his shoulder, translated it for everyone:
"Groot means that he doesn't know if he can get the approval of the Forest Council? After all, that organization sounds terrible.
But if Dr. Holland is really in such pain, it is willing to help."
"Can so much information be translated into just one sentence?"
Miss Ironheart, who was wiping the mud off her face, complained in a surprised voice, only to be quietly explained by Poison Ivy that Groot's voice was just an embellishment, and that its communication with other people actually relied on consciousness.
But only those who are recognized by special life forms like Groot, or those who have systematically learned this special language, can understand the consciousness it conveys when speaking.
In short, this is a very peculiar life in every sense.
"Then give it a try."
Seeing that Groot was willing to help, the separated consciousness of Dr. Holland smiled.
He manipulated the power of the swamp monsters to create a staircase tunnel leading underground in the devastated swamp before him, motioning for Groot to enter to receive the recognition and gift of the Forest Council.
Although Groot himself was not confident, the expression on Holland's face, a former doctor of botany, was very firm. Based on his research and experience in plants, he believed that this plan was absolutely feasible.
Groot wasn't afraid.
It could feel the familiar scent of natural plants coming from the stair tunnel, so it waved its vine-made hands to say goodbye to its good friend Rocket and other friends, and then walked slowly into it with the stiff movements unique to a "vegetative person".
All that's left now is waiting.
However, while waiting, Dr. Holland has one last wish that he needs to entrust someone else to help fulfill.
He made a very specific request, asking all the adult males in the team to gather together and keep the women and children away from their conversation.
Well, not many actually.
Only Zha Kang and Mason meet his requirements.
"Constantine, you should know that I have a close female friend."
As soon as Dr. Holland started to speak, the scumbag Kang, who was holding a cigarette butt in his mouth, curled his lips and exposed his lie. He said bluntly:
"That's your lover... Well, let me put it another way. You two have an open relationship. I heard you talk about it before when I came to your swamp to avoid the devil's debt collection.
The lady's name is Abby Akan, she used to be your experimental assistant. Her husband and your wife both died in your experimental accidents. She didn't despise you even after you became a swamp monster.
Not only did he help you hide, he also developed a thrilling spiritual love affair with you, so much so that you two were even talking about marriage. "
"Well, that's the situation."
The doctor sighed, looked at the gloomy sky above the swamp, and said softly:
"I owe her a lot. I know she is lonely. I wanted to rely on the immortality of the swamp monster to accompany her. However, I have decided to die now, and she will be alone in this world that may perish at any time.
That’s something I don’t want to see.”
"Um?"
At this point in the conversation, the perceptive Mason had already realized that something was wrong.
He took a step back with some uneasiness, and then heard Dr. Holland directly express his request. As a conscious being, he looked at the two people in front of him and pleaded:
“Before my consciousness fades away, I need to use one of your bodies to say goodbye to Abby and give her a child.
That would be the best outcome for our relationship, and the offspring born from pure love would also accompany Abby in my place."
“Ahem.”
Mason immediately raised his hand and said:
"This job is too exciting. I quit, but I can help as an alchemist. I mean, medicine or something else."
"Well, I don't refuse."
Zha Kang blew out a smoke ring and said in a mean way:
"After all, Ms. Abby is also an icy beauty with some charm left in her. But the problem is that I have to turn over a new leaf and remain chaste for my true love. Holland, you are my friend, but you have to help me convince my ex-girlfriend, Zack .
If she agrees, I will definitely help.”
"Well, Constantine, this process may not be as erotic as you think..."
Dr. Holland smiled wonderfully and said:
"After all, I am the one controlling your body. I will also use plant hormones and the power of the green of all things to temporarily change your DNA. You will become seriously ill as a result."
"It's okay. It's okay."
The scumbag Kang waved his hands and said:
"You can borrow my body, and I can follow you around with my soul. It's fine if you want to satisfy your curiosity. I'll call Xiao Zha over, and you can convince her yourself."
After that, Zha Kang whistled and went to find Xiao Zha, while Dr. Holland turned to look at Mason. The spirit said to Mason in a very serious tone:
“The world doesn’t want to die, Mason Cooper.
The restlessness of the green of all things is just a way for the power of origin to fight against destruction. If you can convince them and let them see the other possibility you can bring...
They will help you.
The whole world will help you."
"I know what you mean."
Mason also lit a cigarette, and as the smoke rose, he assured Dr. Holland, who had decided to die in order to avoid being bewitched again:
"This world will not be conquered so easily by them. We have been preparing for this for a long time. I believe that the arrogant stars and their evil friends will suffer a defeat here!
I promise!"
"Um."
Dr. Holland, or Swamp Thing, nodded.
He finally looked at the fragment of the green power of all things in Mason's hand and said softly:
"Leave it to Ivy... She will be the real 'May Queen'. Finally, be careful, Mason, they have helpers in this world.
Those who betray have gathered together and are led by a sinister intelligence."
