Volume 7: Da Mu Da Mu Chapter 16: Facing fate is always stressful, and it is human nature to choose to escape.
Mason left the office but did not dial the number immediately. Instead, he lit a cigarette at the exit of the undetectable area on this floor and first passed the news that the A-level member of the Star Society had infiltrated to the old man.
Given the current situation, it is time to activate the hidden line of the Assassin's League.
After the old man received the message, Mason blew out a smoke ring and dialed the communicator in his hand to a special frequency. He turned on the optical projection and waited patiently for the connection.
After more than ten seconds of busy tone, a voice suddenly sounded:
"Hello?"
Along with the sound, a human figure was projected before his eyes.
The white cloak covered the body, wrapping the whole body like a mummy, and formed a crescent moon on the forehead. There were no other facial features on the covered cheeks except a pair of moonlight-like eyes.
This person was none other than the A-level member "God's Messenger" who had met Mason once before at the Eternal Rock.
His true identity is Moon Knight, the messenger of the Egyptian god Khonsu.
"I'm still waiting for you to contact me."
Although Moon Knight has no mouth and only a pair of eyes, his pupils shining with moonlight are twisted into strange arcs, clearly showing a smile.
This guy stared at Mason who was standing opposite the projection. He was tapping the table rhythmically in the dim light and said:
"I admit that it was a good idea for you to send that fake person to join us when we kidnapped Black Adam. Your pretender was really good. Even I was fooled.
However, the power of Lord Fate finally identified the traitor for us... You know you are doing useless work, right?"
"Useless? I don't think so."
Mason burned out the cigarette in his hand, and in the mist he said to the Moonlight Knight in front of him:
"Am I not talking to you in secret now? Your Excellency, isn't this conversation being conducted in secret from the Warlock Master? I never imagined that my pretender could lurk among you for long.
In fact, being able to set up a secret channel to contact each other has met all my expectations.
She completed this task very well.
She deserves to be rewarded, and I hope you didn't kill her."
"Snap"
Moon Knight snapped his fingers.
The dim area where he was was instantly illuminated by the bright moonlight, and the whereabouts of the impostor sent by Mason, the Skrull Queen Vikran, was revealed at this time.
The poor Skrull Queen was hung in the air by her arms pulled by two chains, with her head lowered, and it was unknown whether she was alive or dead. The scars left on her body showed that she had just experienced terrible torture.
"She's really loyal to you."
Moonlight Knight said in a relaxed tone:
“I have traveled across the worlds and heard of the reputation of the Skrulls. I really can’t imagine how you can make these born chaos creatures so loyal to you.
We used all kinds of methods to torture her and interrogate her. We have even found out all the information about the queen's seven lovers, and even the time and place when she first tasted the forbidden fruit when she was young.
But she gritted her teeth and refused to reveal even a single secret about you and Team K... To be honest, her stubbornness has disgusted me!
If you hadn't called her at this time, we might have cracked her head open.
Can you reveal this secret?
How did you train these Skrulls?"
"free."
Mason touched the Skalul Mind Beacon on his right hand and said:
"I promised them true freedom and the power to choose their future."
"Tsk, I guess that's it, so boring."
Moonlight Knight snorted. He did not speak anymore. He just looked at Mason in the cruel background of the unconscious Queen Vikland being hung up and bleeding.
He was waiting for Mason to speak.
"You didn't tell the Warlock about this news. You said you were waiting for me to contact you, which shows that you also doubt the outcome of the world invasion initiated by the Warlock.
This means there is a possibility for cooperation between the two parties.”
Mason said:
"Let's talk, tell me your conditions, and answer a question for me."
"No, no, no."
Moonlight Knight shook his head and said:
"I didn't report your little move to the Warlock out of selfishness, Mason, my mysterious and powerful compatriot. Since the establishment of the Star Society, this is the first time I have seen the Grand Master go to such lengths for a world.
Your confrontation with the warlock has clearly gone beyond business matters.
This is clearly a personal vendetta, and I'm very interested in the inside story. If possible, I'd even like to be friends with you.
But this is just my personal opinion.
You have to understand that we are never free. Just like the three mentors represent different forces, the A-level members also have their own difficulties. "
The guy pointed to the sky, and although he didn't say it explicitly, Mason understood what he meant.
The captain nodded and said:
"So, even though you have no interest in the Warlock's invasion and victory, you still have to take your team members to participate in this world war because the people behind you don't give you more choices?"
"That's right! It's easy to talk to smart people."
Moonlight Knight laughed, but he spread his hands and said helplessly:
"The legendary gods are not noble, firm or wise. They gathered together to deal with the end of the world and were promised to take seats on the council.
For the truly strong, the majesty of the gods is like the moon in a well and the flower in a mirror. They can ignore the gods' ideas and decide many things, which makes the gods dissatisfied.
But now it’s just dissatisfaction.
It is far from the time to abandon or break up. The main reason is that the gods, who have strong self-esteem and desire to survive, cannot see a second choice at present.
Mason Cooper, they are the ones you can fight for, and I am tired of helping the bad guys, and I wish I had more choices like you.
So my advice to you is to use this as a performance and show them what you can do.
The Angel Squad is your enemy!
But we may not be enemies forever. It all depends on how you and your world perform next. Don't expect us to show mercy.
However, if you can show mercy to us when you have the upper hand, I will definitely thank you and remember your kindness.
Well, that's all I can tell you before the war starts.
Next, let’s do a hostage exchange.”
Moonlight Knight pointed at the Skrull Queen Vikran behind him and said:
"Send back the Black Adam I need, and I'll send back your servants. You said you had another question? Go ahead. I'm in a good mood today. If I can answer it, I'll tell you everything I know."
"Then I asked."
Mason didn't care about this guy's arrogant attitude. This is how people with the upper hand should speak. He coughed and said:
"Who else is Warlock's collaborator in our world besides Lex Luthor and the scumbags from the A.O.L.D."
"Tsk, tsk, look at the way you ask this question."
Moonlight Knight snorted and said:
"You already have the answer in your mind, right? There are only a few people in your place who can monitor the world, and even fewer who can cooperate with us to infiltrate without anyone noticing.
I don't know what you were thinking, why would you let a traitor be in charge of guarding the gate? Maybe it was because that gentleman was well disguised?
Or is it that he is so majestic that you dare not doubt him?"
"After learning that Black Adam had defected to the enemy, I did begin to doubt the real intentions of that great man."
Mason flexed his fingers and said:
"I just want to know, when did he collude with you guys?"
“Good question.”
Moonlight Knight knocked on the table and asked back:
"So when did he notice the impact? You see, any world with a 'prophet' is always boring, and those who can see the future will suffer.
They know that the future is dark, and they want to save the world but they don't have the ability to change their fate. Under the dual pressure of a dark future and inner torment, these prophets can easily go astray.
But it's not their fault.
They need to find a way to avoid the worst outcomes, but these methods always have problems and costs... any change must come at a cost.
Knowing the future is never a blessing, it is the most terrible curse in the world.
That's all I can say.
Oh, by the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you before the call ends, Mason, please listen carefully."
The messenger of the gods paused and said to Mason in a more serious tone:
“Not all A-level members are die-hard fans of the warlock. His reputation is not yet big enough to make everyone bow down to him, just like my current situation.
If you are sharp enough to find what everyone wants, it is not impossible to convince everyone to follow you to risk their lives, but there are indeed a few guys among the twelve who are very stubborn.
They choose to stand with the Warlock forever for various reasons, so you must be careful when you meet them.
Don't let the boat capsize in the ditch.
Tomorrow at noon, at the Rock of Eternity, hostage exchange, is that ok?"
"Yeah, no problem."
Mason nodded and said:
"Thanks for the reminder."
"Hey, hey, stop talking nonsense!"
Moonlight Knight snorted and scolded:
"I haven't told you anything. When you are brought back to Star Castle and tried as a traitor, please don't give me away, OK?"
"Um."
Mason hung up the communication.
He took a deep breath and returned to the office. A group of people were staring at him. The captain looked around and said:
"The total invasion of the Star Society will happen before noon tomorrow, or even in the next hour or second. The good news is that not all A-level teams are die-hard enemies. They can communicate and be persuaded.
But the bad news is that we don’t know who the undetermined enemy is.
In addition, the identity of the last messenger of the Star Society in this world has been confirmed."
"Doctor Fate?"
The master said in a hoarse voice and Mason nodded.
This heavy truth made everyone present fall silent.
"impossible!"
In the silence, Xiao Zha pushed the door open and shouted:
“Doctor Fate cannot be a traitor! He was once my mentor, and after my father disappeared, he almost single-handedly trained me to where I am today.
It was he who told us about the existence of impact!
It is he who leads us to find a way out of despair, and it is he who boosts the morale of the spellcasters so that they are not crushed by the darkness.
Those kids!
Mason, all the children from Hogwarts have seen him. He taught them lessons and taught them the true meaning of magic. The children regarded him as a reliable elder and called him "headmaster"...
No!
It can't be him, you guessed wrong!
You have no evidence!"
Zack wanted to comfort his ex-girlfriend, but Zack was so excited that even a grown man like him couldn't hold her back. Shazam and Demon Knight, who followed him, couldn't say more in this situation.
But they were clearly inclined to believe that Mason and the master's guess was correct.
In fact, if we think about this truth in hindsight, we will find that the guy had revealed a lot of clues before. Before the Third Impact, he was the one who called on the heroes to gather and face another world, and he was also the one who advocated destroying it to save his hometown.
In the battle after Mason and the Justice League fell out, he was also responsible for tracking down the wizards who fled in this world, but he made them hide in the world for more than two months.
For a super spellcaster who can go back in time and see the future clearly, this can no longer be described as a mistake.
Black Adam of Kandak was also very close to him, so it was impossible for him not to know about Black Adam's betrayal.
It's not that no one has doubted Doctor Fate, but as the leader of the magic circle of this world, he should have been the most determined force to resist the invasion, but he became an accomplice of the enemy first. This fact is really too horrifying.
"I wonder if you are familiar with the story of Mason and I's home world?"
Although the White Queen sitting in the chair doesn't know much about Doctor Fate's life, she has no problem comparing Doctor Fate with Doctor Strange.
The graceful old lady stood up and walked to the angry Xiao Zha. She stared at the girl's red eyes and said in a cold tone:
"We also have a prophet who can travel through time and see into the future. He should have done his best to protect the world from the threat of destruction. He also saw the dark future and wanted to find a way to avoid it.
The terrible pressure oppressed him and eventually drove him mad, and he personally dedicated our world to evil and chaos.
That man was once Stephen Strange, a symbol of hope and wisdom.
His name now is 'Warlock'!
He is about to lead his pioneers into this world and crush us all to death! I know it is hard for you to accept, but it is the truth.
This is just another 'fall of the prophet' drama.
They are so similar, and they face exactly the same problems and pressures, that I'm not even curious about how Warlock managed to convince Doctor Fate to obey him.
They may have already become friends.
They definitely have a lot in common.”
The White Queen put her hand on the head of the crying little Zachariah, and the soothing power of her heart penetrated into the violently active emotions. She said softly:
"If you don't believe it, you can go and ask him in person. I think my child Mason and his friends would be willing to accompany you. The war is about to begin.
Cry now.
Let the tears of weakness dry up, leaving only the iron will to face tomorrow's disasters.
If you continue to shed tears tomorrow, you will only bring shame upon yourself."
"The Tower of Destiny where Doctor Destiny is located gathers the magic power of the entire world. It is the center."
The Demon Knight said expressionlessly:
“People who don’t understand magic will only seek death if they enter there. Leave this matter to us. Although we may not be a match for Doctor Fate, we will personally eliminate the traitors among us.
As for the war that is about to begin..."
“Let’s do it!”
The master looked at the painful Xiao Zha and sighed in his heart. He still cared about his childhood sweetheart, but he could not show weakness now.
He looked out the window at Gotham City at dusk, clenched his fists, and said in a deep voice:
"You go and root out the traitors, and we'll prepare for the war."
Lady Cat quietly reached out and held the Master's hand, and the others also had solemn expressions.
Even the scumbag Kang is no longer smiling.
"The time-space teleportation of Xiao Shan's treadmill has been verified to be successful. Osborne Tower is working overtime to replicate the machine."
Mason took out his magic suitcase and said to the others in the room:
“Warlocks will definitely choose to block the world gate when the war begins, but reinforcements from other worlds can still join the battlefield at any time according to our wishes. This is our greatest advantage.
This will be the decisive force that makes the final decision.
At this moment, it is meaningless to make long-term plans. All that is left is to fight as the situation changes. Ladies and gentlemen, although it is unlucky to say this.
But if we are destined to never meet again, may we both die a worthy death. "
