Although the invasion war is over, not all the participants have left the battlefield world. S.H.I.E.L.D. still has a very high-level emissary team staying in Gotham to observe the different world while pushing the cooperation between the two sides to a closer level.
They have had many meaningful conversations with Zhenglian, planning and reorganizing the superhero ecology of both sides, realizing the end-to-end strong alliance of the Avengers and the Justice League, effectively deepening the perception of both parties, and planning for the cause of resistance. The new track has formed a joint force in the battle against the Council of Hope, found a new style of play and tried to hit short, flat and fast combination punches.
In human terms, the two parties are learning from each other.
After all, they are both top hero teams in each other's world, and they have similarities in themselves. After understanding each other's past experiences, it is inevitable that they will feel a sense of sympathy.
And this time the two sides of the war did cooperate with each other and realized that each other's advantages need to be used for reference. For example, Fulian believes that it is necessary to select a character similar to Batman among them to be the brain of the team. Zhenglian also feels that Fulian has some The concept is very good, such as their numerical advantage and good cooperation method with the official.
Especially backed by SHIELD, a huge official spy organization, the Avengers has a great advantage in intelligence.
Batman, who doesn't trust anyone, is also happy with this kind of cooperation. On the one hand, he can satisfy his weird voyeurism to his heart's content.
yeah! There are new idiots coming to your door, you can try to install monitors on these guests from different worlds!
On the other hand, considering the threat of the Conqueror Sequence, the master also felt that he had to collect as much information on heroes and superhumans from other worlds as possible.
It is best to directly obtain the Avengers database, so that your own anti-XX tactics can be enriched faster.
Of course, there are simpler ways, such as calling Mason and asking him to copy the reaction tactics he formulated and use them directly.
But the master is also a veteran hero, has his own dignity, and doesn't bother to use this "used" method, although he also has to admit that Mason has probably already excelled in collecting information and formulating countermeasures.
It's not just the envoys and representatives of the Avengers who stayed in the Gotham world, but also more mysterious and powerful guys, the ultimate K team trio.
These three bosses have disappeared since the end of the war.
But they have been wandering in this strange world for effective and direct observation, and what attracts them is naturally not ordinary things.
"I found traces of the fungus of division and the ashes of withering. They are hidden very deep. Compared with the original three forces, these new forces that gradually evolved with the development of human society are very low-key."
In the shadow of the Batcave, Frog Figure said to Hei Qiqi who was standing in front of the Batcomputer:
“The fungus of division represents the will of the fungus, while the ashes of withering are microorganisms. The two originated from the same source but subsequently split into different branches.
They hide their country from the real world, and do not intervene in the evolution of the world on a large scale, but their power, like the Three Forces, pervades every part of the world.
What a magical existence. "
"Do you also feel magical about these things?"
Hei Qiqi turned his head and glanced at Frog Tu who was writing and drawing in a large notebook, and he joked:
"As a former observer, I thought you knew all the mysteries of the universe."
"Observers can see a lot, but we can't see all of them. It's not that we don't have that ability, but it's just not necessary."
The frog figure with the mark of exile on his forehead shrugged and said rather Versailles:
“Always leave some fun in the long life, such an experience of inadvertently discovering new things can satisfy my overpowering curiosity every time.
Next, I plan to continue to trace the root power of this world. According to some legends, among the six original forces in this world, there is the last metal spirit that I have not yet discovered.
I guess its cause must be related to the rapid development of technological power, perhaps hidden in machinery and networks, this aspect is the domain of Perfect Ultron, so I want to borrow him temporarily. "
"Whatever you want."
Hei Qiyi waved his hand and said:
"Go and do your work, I can do it by myself.
This world is not so interesting to me. Its attraction to me is declining rapidly. Maybe I will leave here soon.
Rather than watching these dying things, I'd rather see what Mason and his crew do next. "
"Are you going to follow Team K?"
Frog figure widened his eyes and said:
"Are you planning to be a resident, or participate in their operations in other ways?"
"It will be all right."
Hei Qi raised his head, sensing something throbbing in the darkness, he said:
"The fourth shock is coming, can you feel it?
The kind of tremor originating from the depths of the universe is already brewing, which will be a very important fate and time node for the K team and Mason Cooper.
The same is true for us. "
"I don't deny that."
Frog put away his big notebook, took out a strangely shaped armillary sphere and put it in his hand, he said:
"The model of this universe has entered an irreversible collapse, and there is not much time left for everyone. Unlike Ultron and me, you don't have much perception of eternal death.
You still have things to do, and it's imperative that you pay more attention to Mason.
But if you continue to stay in the physical world, then other people will also notice you, and if my guess is right, messengers from other forces will appear in front of you soon.
Just like they have been trying to establish contact with us observers, this is an unavoidable harassment and request. "
"What are you implying? You might as well make it clearer!"
Hei Qiqi looked at Frog with a weird attitude and eyes, and the latter was silent for a moment, and said frankly:
"I just don't want to see you in the enemy's camp one day, Strange, you are too persistent, and what's worse is that you don't hide your persistence at all.
Mason uses this to convince you, and the other party may use this to persuade you and take advantage of you.
Like I said, you don't resist being used.
As long as the goal can be achieved.
In the words of the Bat-family, you are an unstable factor, you know what I mean? "
"Do your own thing well. Meddle in your own business so that your boring life of hundreds of millions of years can continue. I don't need you to think more for me."
The Dark Supreme Mage snorted.
He didn't like to casually discuss his obsession with other people, and Watu didn't continue to persuade him, and took a step back before disappearing into the shadows.
Hei Qi stretched out his hand expressionlessly and pressed a button on Batman's computer. It seemed to be a mechanical operation, but in fact it was some kind of magic that activated the Batcomputer and bypassed various restrictive programs to start browsing various information in the database.
He is not too curious about these material world things.
The right is to relieve the boredom, let the black people see what the stupid human beings in this world are doing that they can't understand at all?
After a few minutes, Hei Qiqi suddenly stopped browsing, and looked back at the energy vortex emerging behind him. He showed a sinister smile, leaned against the bat computer, and said:
"You are finally here, I have been waiting for a long time."
"Salute, Doctor Strange."
Amid hearty laughter, a **** man in a primitive costume walked out of the energy vortex.
He was dressed wildly, holding a wooden spear, with various oil paints all over his face, and painted clay on his forehead to shape the shape of eyes.
It looks a little weird, but the divinity floating on this guy means that he is not extraordinary.
Under Hei Qi’s gaze, he took the initiative to introduce:
"I am the envoy of the Council of Hope and a member of the 'Gods'. I am here to greet you and bring a sincere invitation from the Council.
We hope you can join us and work together for the future of the stars. "
"I don't ask you where the confidence can convince me, and I don't need you to introduce to me how powerful the Hope Council is, or what status it can give me.
I don't care about that. "
Hei Qiyi waved his hand, signaling to stop these polite words.
He asked straightforwardly:
"Let's talk about your philosophy first. If you want me to join, you have to convince me in this regard, your views on impact, planning for parallel worlds, and thinking about the future."
"It's really direct, and the style of not wasting time is really commendable."
The messenger of the council laughed, and then explained seriously:
"Hope that the original intention of the council is undoubtedly the same as the cause that Mason Cooper is advancing at this time. Everyone is looking for a way to a new life in the annihilation of the dark age. For this reason, we can do whatever it takes.
It’s just a sad stage of the death of the too old universe, and we have summed up a set of effective ways to avoid its continuous impact in the shocks. "
"Oh, I see. When you face difficulties, the way you choose is to escape, and you want me to be proud of being a dirt mouse like you."
Hei Qiqi sneered and said:
"It's no surprise at all."
"Not just escape."
The messenger was not offended by the bitter irony, he shook his head and said:
"We are ready to deal with the last few shocks. An agreement has been reached among various forces. We will jointly shape a 'last world' and transfer valuable lives and civilizations to it to shape a world. Ship 'Doomsday Ark'.
The change of era has its inevitability.
But it does not mean the end of all things, just like death, there is also a new life. Joining us with a strong person like you can make this action move forward more smoothly.
We have calculated the timing of the epoch change and established an effective response model. What we need now is to build a sufficiently stable framework.
Please believe in our sincerity.
Compared to us who have countless resources to deploy, the chance that the Mason Cooper camp you currently choose can survive to the end is so small that it cannot be ignored.
Their victory is nothing but a battle of ants at the feet of giants, which does not represent anything of value. "
"You seem to be full of confidence. Even in my opinion, Mason's description of you as a 'clay-footed giant' is very accurate. You are not united. You just look strong but each has its own plans, like a sinking ship. Rats huddled together on a boat.
Not very happy to maintain the current situation, simply because you have no other choice.
Even from the empty words, I can feel your despair. In terms of confidence and hope, you are not even as good as an eighteen-year-old young man, and you dare not even speak out your true thoughts. "
Hei Qiqi sighed.
He looked at the messenger in front of him with weird eyes, like a chef looking at the ingredients, or like a veteran waiting for the food, he said:
"Okay okay, I have one last question before I make a decision."
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Mason, who was busy with the work at hand in the office of Osborne Tower, suddenly raised his head, and saw Mr. Black Strange walking out of the dark door.
The latter seems to have just finished his meal, and he is wiping the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief.
He walked to Mason's desk, stretched out his hand towards him without beating around the bush, and said:
"Don't embed the time gem on the weapon, that is the most stupid usage, make a magic pendant like the Eye of Agomotto, and then place it close to your body.
You are not a spellcaster, so don't try to control the power of time. The biggest use of this thing in your hands is to prevent your sudden death. Of course, you can try to use your astonishing manufacturing skills to discover its usage. That is your own business. I am not involved.
Now, give me the black apple in your hand, I need to ask it a question. "
"A person can only ask once."
Mason picked up the penguin umbrella at hand and handed it to Hei Qiqi, and said earnestly:
"You'd better confirm whether that is the question you really want to ask before asking, and in addition, although it will give a standard answer to your question.
But the standard answer does not mean correct.
These are two concepts. "
"I know what I'm doing, kid, and I don't need you to worry about it for me."
Hei Qiqi glanced at Mason, as if he disliked him for being nosy.
Then he held the black apple decorated on the umbrella handle with both hands, looked directly at this round cosmic artifact, closed his eyes and asked his own question in his heart.
Mason watched the process curiously.
This is the first time he has seen the black apple take effect, and he really wants to know what it looks like when it takes effect.
Will there be auspicious clouds flying in the sky? Will it trigger an energy explosion and wipe out the entire Osborne Tower in an instant? Or will he turn the world under his feet into humble stardust among the stars?
He stopped writing in his hand and looked ahead.
But nothing happens.
A few seconds later, Hei Qiyi opened his eyes again, and returned the penguin umbrella to Mason with a blank expression.
He opened his mouth to speak.
However, there was black blood left along the corners of the mouth and nostrils. Under Mason's gaze, the black and strange humanoid disguise also "collapsed" at this moment, and the appearance of the evil **** in the material world made Mason's ears resound strangely. humming.
But soon he regained control of the mutation in his body, and returned to his usual sinister posture. After wiping off the blood from the corner of his mouth, he said to Mason:
"Hopefully the council sent messengers to convince me to join them."
"I'm not surprised by that."
Mason looked at Hei Qiqi with his hands folded, and asked:
"So how do you feel about that?"
"It's a bit bitter, like the combination of fresh bitter melon and sea fish. It's refreshing in the mouth but has a bad aftertaste. I have to say that they have really bad eyesight in choosing messengers."
The Dark Supreme Mage seemed to answer the question.
But Mason pouted, completely relieved.
He said jokingly:
"Maybe they should choose a spicy one, no one will hate spicy, and I'm glad you didn't abandon us."
"Just for now."
Hei Qiqi snorted and said:
"I just want to see how you will respond to this shock. If it doesn't meet my psychological expectations, I don't need to continue playing these house games under the apocalypse with you.
The black apple.
Don't use it casually!
Now you can't withstand its thinking backlash, and it might be about three times stronger. "
After finishing speaking, he turned and left, and Mason asked behind him:
"Can you share the question you just asked it and the answer? I'm really curious about that."
"Too much curiosity is not a good thing. Exploring dangerous secrets is also harmful to health. Why do you keep watching others when you have nothing to do? Pay more attention to yourself."
Hei Qiyi is obviously not in the mood to share his thoughts. The questions and answers he asked the origin of the universe are destined to be known only by himself.
But before leaving, Mason took out a box from the drawer at hand, and said to Hei Qiqi:
"I need your help, Strange, I want to find a strong enough and stable energy source for these spells, and the power they need to be endowed is all kinds of strange, and only you are the most qualified among the strong people around me .”
"Why would I do this?"
The big guy who always has a bad personality turned his head 180 degrees in place, and said to Mason in a very terrifying gesture:
"Is there any benefit for me to distribute my power to your creation?"
"You should already be familiar with the style of the Bat family?"
Mason picked up an Explosive Dragon Charm, tossed it in the palm of his hand, winked at Hei Qiqi and said:
“There must be at least one monitor in everything we send out, which can effectively help us collect information to avoid some bad situations.
These spells imbued with your power will be sent out by me, and anyone who holds them will become your 'eyes' and 'ears', so that as they continue to be active in the worlds, you don't need to go out to see You can get a lot of news.
This is an information network delivered to your door!
Tsk, if I didn't have the ability, I would have come here by myself.
Even if you don’t care or care about this information, isn’t it good to use these spells to make some dark deals with users in your spare time, or instruct them to do something that pleases you?
People always want to have some fun for themselves, right?
The greater the pressure, the more this is the case. If there is no entertainment in the dull life, people will go crazy.
I mean, be nice to yourself, man. "
(end of this chapter)