Volume 8: The Fourth Impact Chapter 31 Ah, Fredwood! No one can trap the Speedster, I can finally work illegally freely
Mason doesn't know what is happening in the Fox's Lair, but he has begun to transform the cosmic treadmill according to Tony No. 7's suggestions, preparing to give the existing parallel worlds a big boost before the Fourth Impact comes.
Such secondary transformation based on existing machinery with clear goals is not difficult for true engineering masters.
Even more than the transformation itself, the determination required to implement this plan is the real difficulty. Fortunately or unfortunately, the captain did not have much time to hesitate.
The deteriorating situation actually helped him save time in making decisions.
At eight o'clock that evening, all the speedsters Mason had found so far gathered in the cosmic treadmill laboratory very punctually. As soon as Little Flash appeared, he was stunned by the scene in front of him.
"What are you doing!"
The Flash held his head and watched his beloved cosmic treadmill being disassembled, just like the shock of the plasticine workers when they saw their beloved plasticine being disassembled and played with. There was also a group of Mason clones dressed very strangely, chattering around the disassembled complex machine, which made Flash feel like his privacy was being invaded.
He exclaimed:
"How can we test the full operation of the Speed Force Matrix if you take it apart?"
"In the house next door there is a brand new cosmic treadmill that has been copied at the molecular level. We have also fixed a few minor design flaws for you. You can continue your experiments there."
Mason, who was dismantling the treadmill control center, wiped the sweat from his forehead. Without turning his head, he said to the group of speedsters who were staring at each other:
"You've come just in time. There's a blueprint on the table. Go take a look at it and give me some advice. I still don't quite understand a few points about the convergence of the speed force and the frequency of energy compression.
However, we need to complete the energy module of the 'Speed Force Cannon' within seven days, and this time can only be shorter, not longer.
The good news is that it only needs to be used once, so there is no need to worry about subsequent upgrades.
I will take care of the materials and assembly.
But you are responsible for being the 'battery'."
"Wait a minute! You just said something very scary with a calm face. What was the cannon?"
White Wally's eyes widened, while the other speedsters were already leaning over the workbench and began to discuss the very detailed blueprint drawn by Mason.
Although it is called the "Speed Force Cannon", its structure is not an ordinary launcher style.
In fact, its appearance after being fully assembled is similar to that of a cosmic treadmill, except that it has some additional rails for constraining the direction of energy release and phase beacons for determining the launch trajectory.
The technology of the former comes from Isu technology, while the technology of the latter is "kindly provided" by Lord Brainiac.
"My goodness, you gave it eight runways?"
The blonde girl Jack Quick couldn't help but complain:
"Does this mean that eight speedsters are needed to run together to charge this thing? What on earth do you want to do! Mason, the speed force resonance caused by eight speedsters running together can tear apart the time system of this world in an instant.
Is this because the impact is coming and there is no way to deal with it, so you are planning to let yourself go and commit suicide?"
"Look carefully, not all eight runways need to be fully operational. There is one main track, and the other seven are energy storage devices for auxiliary purposes."
Mason explained:
“As for what I want to do, isn’t it clearly stated on the blueprint?
Use this thing to gather the speed force, and make an instant one-time projection to the existing parallel world planes to break through the space-time gap between each other and create a super large 'space-time wormhole'.
It would be best if all planes could be connected together through it, so that each plane could enter the stage of early pressure relief before the impact officially began, ensuring that the external pressure exerted during the world fusion was reduced to an acceptable level.
Is there anything difficult to understand about this plan?
If you don’t understand, you can tell me. There is still time and I can explain it to you individually.”
"First, there's pressure. Second, there's the wormhole in space and time. Finally, there's the connection between the planes... Well, actually, there's nothing difficult to understand in terms of language."
Xiao Shan appeared beside Mason with a whoosh, looked at him with strange eyes, and reached out his hand to touch Mason's forehead. He said:
"But I seriously doubt whether you have a fever. Why did you suddenly come up with such a radical plan? I can understand that you want the Speed Force Matrix to take effect in every plane at the same time, but such a large-scale interference is likely to lead to catastrophic consequences.
The simplest one is that the physical laws in each plane are different!
This alone is enough to cause a horrific rule-level collision when they are connected together by that damn 'space-time wormhole'.
Think about the consequences of a plane where the number 3 does not exist bordering our plane..."
"The digital rate problem... Well, I understand. I have been studying this area recently. I understand your concerns, but I hope you have some confidence in the Speed Force."
Mason rolled his eyes and pushed away Flash's hand, putting down the engineering wrench at hand, and said to him and the other speedsters :
“If any other force were to penetrate the planes, it would definitely lead to terrible consequences, but the Speed Force is a special force that ignores any laws of physics and magic.
As long as the concept of "time" still exists, the impact of the speed force will not cause a collision of rules.
We are just going to open a hole between the surviving planes, not completely tear down the 'plane load-bearing walls' between them.
Don't worry, I consulted Watu in advance.
The former observer told me that this method is a bit risky, but theoretically feasible. Although this cosmic era is coming to an end, the universe itself is resilient enough to withstand the work we are about to do.
It's already full of holes, how bad can another hole make it? Instead of worrying about the number 3, I think you should think realistically.
For example, if a plane without donuts and pizza is connected to our plane, will you lose the few junk foods that make you happy forever? "
The other speedsters looked at each other. To be honest, they didn't quite understand what he said, but they all thought it was a bad idea. However, the determination shown by Mason made them realize that the decision had been made.
And Xiao Shan, who knew Mason best, stared at the captain and whispered:
"Has the situation gotten so bad? It's even necessary for you, who is usually so steady, to take such a gamble."
"I can't tell you the truth in order to avoid discouraging your enthusiasm for action, but this is not radical. I found professionals to do a very solid theoretical research, and I decided to do this under their advice. "
Mason shook his head and said:
"Everyone else should go next door to test the operation mode of the Speed Force Matrix. You all already know how heavy a mission you will have to bear during the Fourth Impact.
That is running with the world on your back, and you need to adapt in advance.
Barry, stay here. I need your help with something."
The speedsters disappeared in a flash. These guys had super execution ability. Xiao Shan, who stayed in place, obviously had some ideas about Mason's speed force cannon plan, but before he could say anything to dissuade him, he saw Mason waved his hand and grabbed the blueprint of the speed force cannon in his hand under the guidance of the gravity ring.
He pointed to the middle runway among the eight on the blueprint and said to Xiao Shan with a serious expression:
“There’s something I didn’t tell them…When the Speed Force Cannon is activated, the Speedsters on the main runway will bear the pressure of directly powering the main battery.
According to the calculation results of the Mobius chair, none of you can withstand this kind of super absorption.
In other words, the speedster assigned to the main track has a high probability of losing strength, a small probability of being seriously injured, and a slight probability of dying directly. "
"this……"
Xiao Shan clenched his fists instantly.
Then the young man gritted his teeth and said to Mason:
"If this is something that must be done, don't tell them, let me do it!"
"You... I'm not saying this to you, but your spirit of self-sacrifice is a bit too much, Barry! I appreciate this noble desire for dedication, but do you think I will let you take on this tragic mission?"
Mason shook his head and said:
"Don't think too much. I'm just telling you the cruelty of this mission so as to introduce my next topic. We have the best specimen to undertake this responsibility.
Remember that guy we captured on War World? "
"Ah, you mean Reverse-Flash?"
Xiao Shan suddenly understood, he slapped his forehead and said:
"You've locked that guy up in a time stasis chamber for months. I almost forgot about his existence, but I don't think he will just accept his fate.
Unless you can control him with drugs or some device.
And I think sacrificing him like that seems a little... We're talking about a brutal death, after all."
"Kindness is indeed your label. I am not surprised at your answer, but if he doesn't take on this task, then you guys will have to do it.
Do as I say.
However, the metabolism of you speedsters is too exaggerated. No matter how powerful the drugs are, they cannot control you for long. What's more, mind-control drugs are harmful to the body. We have to ensure that he can run smoothly.
So I had an idea.”
Mason opened his suitcase factory and took out the time stasis chamber that trapped Reverse Flash.
The unfortunate guy was frozen in time in a running posture with all his strength, his mouth under his yellow battle suit was grinning with an angry and funny expression.
Then, Mason took out a blue mechanical box and put it in Barry's hand, saying to him:
"The moment I release this guy, he will definitely run away. You have to catch up with him and put this box on him, and then your mission will be accomplished."
"If it's just speed... Wally is faster than me."
Little Flash tossed the blue mechanical box in his hand, winked at Mason and said:
"Although I don't want to admit it, that guy said I haven't grown to perfection yet. He easily surpassed me in several previous races."
"But Reverse-Flash hates you the most."
Mason patted Xiao Shan on the shoulder and said:
"If Wally chases him, he'll run away, but if you chase him, he'll definitely try to turn around and kill you. Do you understand what I mean? I have to choose the right guy to attract hatred.
This is a test, not a real race.
Are you ready?
Facing Mason's question, Xiao Shan made a pause gesture, disappeared with a whoosh, and reappeared with a bottle of energy drink in his hand. He uncorked it and handed it to Mason, saying:
"Add some ingredients to it, so that I can run faster temporarily, so as not to be caught by the Reverse Flash and get chopped."
"Well, look at this! It's a purified form of heavy water vapor from Jay Garrick, a stimulant for speedsters, and I got the formula from Jesse Quick a few days ago.
I improved it a bit using the speed formula passed down from the Kuai Ke family.”
The captain took out a bottle of gray liquid, dropped a drop into the drink, and said:
"The effect is perfect. The only problem is to be careful about drug addiction."
"Hey, how can I have that kind of problem when you are an alchemist master around here?"
Xiao Shan closed the lid and shook it vigorously in his hand, then drank the bottle of "Mason's Special" in one gulp, just like drinking happy water. Then he burped, moved his body, and gestured to the captain.
Mason made a gesture, and the time stasis chamber stopped operating. The Reverse Flash who was frozen inside blinked and rushed out with a whoosh.
This guy has been waiting for this moment.
Although it is not known why Mason released him, for the Speedsters, as long as they are given a chance, they can escape to the other side of the universe.
Reverse Flash's operation is obviously more advanced.
Although he was a little weak due to the long-term stagnation of time, he still broke through the dimensional barriers and rushed into the speed force rift at the moment of starting.
He was still frightened by Mason's various methods and obviously wanted to stay as far away from him as possible, preferably returning directly to his immediate superior, the Conqueror Kang.
But soon, Reverse Flash noticed a red figure following him from behind, and the two of them were racing in the speed force channel.
"Barry Allen!"
A fierce light flashed in Nishan's eyes. He turned around, stopped suddenly, accelerated in the opposite direction, and punched Xiaoshan.
But he only broke through a time clone. The real Little Flash jumped out from behind him and kicked Reverse-Flash in the butt, kicking him away.
"Hey! I've been learning fighting skills from a great guy for a while now!"
Little Flash shouted:
"While you were imprisoned, I was making progress..."
"Snap"
The next second, a light speed punch came and made Barry fly on the spot. Although he broke free quickly, it turned out that the young man was still a little behind the old silver coin Reverse Flash in the use of super speed force.
"You are indeed much faster. Even if you are on drugs, you are still very direct. You come and go quickly. You are really typical of young people."
Reverse Flash taunted:
"You shouldn't have followed me, little bastard. I'm going to carry your head back to collect the reward."
"Mason! The stuff is put away!"
Seeing Reverse Flash coming over to use his ultimate move, Little Flash shouted.
The name made Reverse Flash stop suddenly, he turned around and tried to escape but it was too late.
When he was kicked on the butt just now, the blue mechanical box had been placed on Reverse Lightning's lower back, and the thing started up quickly like a dark blue tide.
Under the rapid coverage of the nano mode, Savitar's improved version of the Speed Force armor quickly wrapped up the Reverse Flash.
He kept vibrating his body at high speed in an attempt to free himself from the armor, but the armor, which was made of calcified crystals of the speed force, absorbed the speed force and made it impossible for him to pass through it.
"Hello? Is the remote communication module activated?"
Mason's voice rang out in the Speed Force armor, just like a communication test, he said slowly:
“Now you have two choices.
Either keep running or come back and cooperate with the experiment.
Don't try to destroy this suit of armor. This is the 'prisoner uniform' I made specifically for you. It is the most concentrated embodiment of the power of full-level engineering. My advice to you is not to humiliate yourself..."
"Is this Savitar's suit?"
Reverse Flash quickly calmed down. Feeling the smooth connection between the armor and the Speed Force, he shouted:
"That idiot used this armor to strengthen his connection with the Speed Force. I've always wanted it, Mason. Now you've put it in my hands. Thanks!"
"Shua"
Reverse Flash runs faster.
With the enhancement of the Speed Force Armor, he easily broke through his own speed limit, opened the space-time tunnel leading to the Conqueror Kang's base and was about to jump in.
but……
"Navigation program activated, armor takes over, destination set complete. Run, Reverse Flash, run!"
"Shua"
The next moment, Reverse Flash passed through the time and space tunnel in front of him, but what appeared in front of him was Mason, who was leaning against the workbench and looking at him, holding a cup of stimulating hot tea.
The captain had an "I knew it" expression on his face, and he stretched out five fingers to make a guiding gesture. Reverse Flash, who was about to escape, saluted with a heel-touching sound.
"The suit and its user have always had a special symbiotic relationship. The suit has power and the user manipulates it to gain power."
Mason took a sip of the strange-tasting refreshing tea, then stretched his shoulders and said:
"I gave you the battle suit, but you are not the user. You are just a hamster that has to run. I just told you to cooperate.
Do you enjoy humiliating yourself so much?"
The embarrassed Little Flash also returned. He looked at the Reverse Flash trapped in the Speed Force armor in front of him and smiled, saying:
"He's being controlled by the suit? That's so cool, can you make him chase a rabbit? Like an obedient hound!"
"If you need..."
Mason glanced at Xiao Shan, drank a sip of refreshing tea, and said:
"I can even get him to sing and dance for you and play basketball."
"Don't be silly!"
Reverse Flash screams:
"This suit doesn't have a power module. What can you do to me if I don't run?"
"Well said, but who told you this is just a suit?"
Mason snapped his fingers, and the next moment a strong electric shock was applied to Reverse Flash, causing him to scream. At the same time, two silver bracelets were stuck into Reverse Flash's wrists inside the battle suit.
They weren't activated, but that wasn't a good thing.
"These are two proton bombs, miniature versions, of moderate destructive power, which, when detonated inside the Speed Force suit, will destroy it and reduce you to your most primitive biological particles.
You might think you can untie it before it explodes.
But the cruel truth is that it cannot be solved.
At least you can’t untie it.”
Mason put down his teacup, walked forward, took out a small wrench to fine-tune the armor, and said to the Reverse Flash trapped inside:
“I put a speed detector in it, and once it starts you have to keep accelerating until you reach the peak.
If you slow down for more than a second it will explode, if you stop it will explode, if you maintain a constant speed it will explode, if you back up it will also explode. Most importantly, when you don't obey... BOOM!
Do you understand your situation now?
Once you understand, go to work.
I don't have that much time to convince you to join our cause, so I can only make some compulsory transformations. Welcome to join the Flash family, Reverse Flash.
Considering that you are currently in the internship period, you can probably accept not getting paid, right?"
"You TM..."
Reverse Flash wanted to swear but held it back. He turned around and prepared to leave quickly but heard Mason's faint voice saying:
"You are not allowed to use the Speed Force in non-test areas. Let your tired legs rest. Perhaps slowing down occasionally can be a novel experience for you fast guys?"
