Volume 8: The Fourth Impact Chapter 48 If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected will happen.
"So, this is what you called me early in the morning to tell me?"
Two hours after the invasion of Senagan in the other world, on a certain island in the Atlantic Ocean, in a crashed starship warehouse that had been taken over by the Atlanteans of this world, Mason, who was sorting N metal ore with alchemist gloves, said to the projection of Moonlight Knight on the floating communicator behind him without turning his head:
"Isn't it normal that my identity has not been exposed to the senior management of the Council? In theory, I serve Old A, although those big guys have their own power and base and are secretly trying to weaken the power of their partners.
But this kind of destructive behavior cannot be brought to the table.
If Old A chooses to make my existence public at this time, he would be asking for trouble. A shrewd guy like him would not do such a thing.
Besides, he and I had a very private agreement regarding the Fourth Impact, and before things came to a head between , he thought he might be able to convince me or win me over.
That's the value.
I have value, so he is unwilling to give up...
At least, not for now. "
"I'm just telling you something. I don't really care about your attitude or opinion on this matter."
The Moonlight Knight in the projection spread his hands and responded:
"You said that cooperation requires sincerity. We expressed our sincerity, and a leader of the gods' forces even risked his life to conduct a 'close reconnaissance'. And we didn't sell you out, did we?
But I'm curious, Mason, don't you feel any psychological pressure after causing such a big mess?
In the 17 hours since the Eye of Time and Space appeared in the sky, several garden worlds have been invaded by forces from other dimensions.
According to the information we received, some worlds have already been occupied.
Obviously, those crazy guys who have never had any contact with us and who don't know where they came from have clearly known that they hope the Council can protect these worlds from the impact, so they chose to go all out to capture them at this point in time.
This seems like a bad thing.
But in fact, it is a great thing for the expansion of the Hope Council's strength.
As long as they demonstrate their strength and means, more wanderers from other planes who are unable to protect themselves will voluntarily join them."
"You're lying if you say I'm not worried. After all, my world just encountered an unplanned invasion from another world. Although there wasn't any trouble, people were a little panicked."
Mason could tell that the N metal ore in his hand was of extremely high quality, nodded with satisfaction, and then released the service robot in the pocket factory to transport the ore.
When he walked out of the starship warehouse, he saw Hawkgirl from this world, who had already joined the Justice League, accompanied by Hal II, having a difficult communication with her fellow countrymen from another world.
Although they are all Senagon warriors, the same civilization born in the two planes is like the difference between time and space entities. The details are not exactly the same, so the communication between the two sides does not seem to be successful.
The sharp-eyed Mason also saw that Hal No. 2 was gently holding the hand of the lost Hawkgirl and whispering comfort.
Wow, this single guy from another world actually found a second spring in this world?
Not bad.
But considering that there is no John Stewart in this world, Hal No. 2's love journey will probably be smooth sailing?
Mason took off his alchemist gloves with an auntie smile, turned around and grasped the communicator floating behind him. Seeing the beautiful things made him feel good, so he continued to say to Moonlight Knight:
“The key to the problem is not the Eye of Time and Space!
Now that it has appeared, don't think about making it disappear. The truth is to adapt to it as quickly as possible. Now that the situation has progressed to this point, strength has become the most insignificant factor in victory or defeat.
I hope the Council can act tough to absorb the Plane Wanderers. Of course, we can do that too. It just depends on who has better means.
But there is no time to say more.
I now formally invite you, Mark, to come to our place with your team and vassal army, choose any world to settle down, and leave after the impact is over.
What I mean by that is that you will be here with me and be part of our planning when the impact occurs.
On the bright side, perhaps you will be able to witness the first miracle of the Dark Ages with your own eyes. Even if we fail, you will be able to escape from here through the World Gate before the world is destroyed.
It’s not a loss at all.”
“You just want us to do the hard work for you. You know that this time the impact will definitely not be like the previous ones where we only need to deal with the impact itself.
There are too many uncontrollable factors, and you need more fighters on duty as a reserve force."
Moonlight Knight complained:
"And you know we can't refuse. The gods also hope to send an observation group to observe your methods. So, in this crazy stage where we can watch Dancing with Doomsday up close, remember to leave us a front-row seat to see all the excitement.
Every time I talk to you, I lose a lot of brain cells. It's so annoying. Communication is over!"
The Divine Envoy Team lost communication, and Mason also walked out of the main body of the Senagang starship.
Before leaving, he reached out and touched the deck of this strangely shaped but majestic starship. With the help of his super engineering knowledge, he obtained all the data and complete structural drawings of the starship in just a few seconds, but this wonderful knowledge was of no more help to the current situation.
As Mason said, in the current situation, strength is no longer the main factor affecting victory or defeat, unless a peerless warrior suddenly appears who can kill the "impact concept" with his fists.
"Shua"
Just as Mason was about to leave the blocked area and return to Osborne Tower, a silver light suddenly flashed and opened a crack.
The captain turned around and saw the hunter walking out.
But his face looked strange.
Because the mentor robe Ciri was wearing was the one he made for her last time.
It perfectly outlines the figure and shows off the feminine charm, which is not a big problem, but wearing such defenseless clothes outside is not Ciri's character.
"What are you looking at! Have you never seen a woman before?"
The hunter didn't seem to be in a good mood either, and threatened Mason who was staring at her:
"If you look at it again, I'll dig out your eyes."
"Okay, okay, I was wrong. Although I don't know where I was wrong, I was wrong."
Mason covered his eyes and asked:
"Then our honorable Lord Hunter has taken the time to come here during his busy schedule. Is there any important message that needs to be conveyed to your loyal subordinates?"
"I just came to ask what this Eye of Time and Space is all about."
Ciri pushed her mask and stood beside Mason, looking at the Senagang flagship, half of which was buried in the Atlantic waves. She listened to the surrounding tides and said softly:
"Because your actions caused the collapse of the armillary sphere that the stars used to observe the parallel world. This made everyone feel uneasy, so they sent me here... Hmm?"
Before she finished her words , she felt a pair of hands wrapping around her slender waist from behind. This action made Ciri struggle uncomfortably. She whispered:
"Don't do that, there are people around."
"There are still nine days before the impact. I am not sure if I can survive this time. Even if I do survive, I will still have to fight with Old A and his gang of bastards. I am already tired of living.
So, why care about other people?
Everything that should be known has been known long ago. Harley knows it all. Oh my God, I don’t know if it was a gossipy guy who told her. She is trying her best to snatch me back from you.
But to be honest, it feels really good to be treated like a treasure and be pursued. No wonder girls enjoy the feeling of being pursued. "
Mason closed his eyes and sniffed Ciri's silver hair. He asked:
"You said that the other members of the Star Society are uneasy because of my actions. What about you? Do you feel uneasy too?"
"I didn't, but it's not for any other reason than that I trust you."
Ciri grabbed Mason's hand and tried to push him away. As the Grand Master, she naturally needed to be decent. She didn't intend to push this overly ambiguous relationship between them to the next level.
But at this moment, Mason whispered in her already hot ear:
"I am simply carrying out my promise to you, to dismantle the foundation of the Constellation and return the power of communication to everyone who needs it in this era.
The moment the Eye of Time and Space was born, the existence of the Gate of the World became meaningless.
The foundations of the Constellation are crumbling.
This will be enough to ensure that after we destroy this bastard organization that has messed up our lives, the situation will not fall back into the cruel laws of the dark jungle.
Once the door to communication is opened, no one can easily close it again."
Mason untied his hands, kissed Ciri's earlobe gently, and said:
"I only tell you this. I don't want you to misunderstand me. It's up to you whether or not to tell others."
"So, after this attack, you are going to officially go to war with Old A and Mephisto?"
Ciri turned around suddenly and looked at Mason. She said in a hoarse voice:
"So how long do I have left to live? A month? Two months?"
"I won't let you die."
Mason said seriously:
"I won't easily get along with them until I find a solution to the problem..."
"No!"
Ciri put her finger over Mason's mouth.
She took off her mask, brushed her flying silver hair, looked at him, and said seriously and firmly:
"Don't give them more time to react and prepare. Don't let me interfere with your plans. Don't think too much, as this will reduce your chances of winning.
If you want to win quickly, you have to seize the best opportunity.
He is using me to disturb you.
And I won't be a stumbling block to you. If you can't do it, I'll do it myself!"
Mason fell silent.
Obviously he was unwilling, but Ciri grabbed his wrist with her backhand, and pulled him into the office of Star Castle in the flashing silver light. She unfastened the buckle of her robe and said to Mason:
"Do you want to finish what you didn't finish last time?"
"No!"
Mason looked at the determined eyes in front of him. He took a step back resolutely, shook his head and said:
"I won't regret it now. It will only accelerate your ongoing self-destruction and that noble desire for sacrifice. Listen to me. I will find a way. Trust me again.
There is still a long way to go.
Don't think of leaving me to live my destined long life alone with eternal guilt and self-blame."
"I just don't want to be a burden to you."
Ciri lowered her head and said in a hoarse voice:
"We should never have started, Liana is right, this is the wrong relationship."
"Don't listen to her nonsense. The Hell Lord is just a single person who doesn't like others showing off their affection in front of her. But she also knows that I will come up with a solution."
Mason placed his finger on Ciri's chin and lifted up the face. He smiled and said:
"It's not time to despair yet. Okay, calm down and report on the operations of the Star Club during this period."
The captain leaped over the desk and sat on the hunter's chair, saying to her:
"Many people call me the 'Lord of the Star Society', so I should shoulder my responsibility and guide this organization that is about to be destroyed to its final journey."
"You're just an A-level member. Don't take yourself too seriously."
Ciri wiped her eyes and snorted, but seeing that Mason was really ready to listen to the Grand Master's work report, she curled her lips, picked up the document on the table and prepared to read it out.
But Mason stopped her and patted his leg again.
The meaning is obvious.
Lord Hunter bared his teeth at him but was pulled over by Mason by the wrist. He was obviously a powerful mentor but now he was forced to sit in the captain's arms like a delicate secretary.
She sighed and began the report in such an intimate way, leaning on Mason's chest, flipping through the documents in her hand, and whispering to Mason about the various preparations that the Star Society had made to deal with the Fourth Impact.
The captain leaned back in his chair with his eyes closed as if he was taking a rest, but even with the beauty in his arms, his brain was still working at high speed. His left hand gently entangled with Ciri's hair, thinking in his heart how the power of the Star Society should be arranged in this impact event.
In fact, Mason had a vague feeling.
There is no way that the old devil Mephisto was unaware of the influence of Team K in the current Star Society, but he did not intervene to stop the three mentors from moving closer to Mason.
Even delegating power.
There seems to be an eagerness to see Mason in action and perform in the fourth impact.
This can certainly be understood as the cunning old devil hoping that Mason would create a miracle in order to completely turn against Quint, who wants to control Mason, and create big trouble for Mason and Team K.
But it can also be understood that the old devil took the wrong medicine and simply wanted to see a miracle...
Ciri didn't think as deeply as Mason. She just leaned in Mason's arms and continued her report. It was obvious that she didn't hate this private mode when the two of them were alone.
But a few minutes later, after Ciri finished explaining the movements of all the A-class teams, the two of them jointly realized a problem that they had not noticed before.
"You said that Team Anna has been out of contact with Utopia for a week?"
Mason frowned. He checked the communication log between himself and the other side and found that he had not received any information from Utopia for almost fifteen days.
The last time the two sides spoke was before the confrontation with the Red Queen in the Lord's World.
"Something must have happened over there."
Mason frowned and said:
"But instead of asking for help, they blocked all information channels. What does this mean?"
"Don't think too much."
Ciri advised:
“Utopia is definitely the top tier of power in the Hope Council system. They can even be considered the most powerful independent force in the Council.
They are much better than us.
The Supreme Professor and his followers are capable of dealing with any danger."
"Power does not mean security."
Mason shook his head and said:
"If you were a member of an evil organization, before you were ready to start a final battle with each other, what strategy would you adopt to ensure that you would have the best chance of making it to the end?"
Ciri was stunned for a moment, and then she heard Mason say to her:
"Unite with the other weaker ones, kill the strongest one before the fight begins, and share the food to get the last bit of supplies. Something happened in Utopia, and it's definitely a big deal.
Maybe I should go check it out...
No, I felt a strong sense of uneasiness.
I have to leave immediately."
