Crimson Embers Chapter 13: Going to a competitor's head office to promote products? You are really a genius in sales.
The captain's gentle yet powerful voice echoed in the circular hall. His questions ruthlessly unveiled the veil of appeasement and brought the most acute contradictions in the current situation to the fore.
His question not only made several hope directors on the rostrum change color, but also made the envoys around him look at each other in bewilderment.
This was not a style they were familiar with, nor was it the strategy these envoys would choose when exploring the truth. It was too direct and full of a momentum that left no room for retreat.
It was like a crazy barbarian breaking into a gathering of elegant diplomats skilled in verbal sparring.
Of course, no matter whether the way the question is asked is decent or not, the answer is still what everyone desires.
So the next moment, all eyes shifted away from Mason and placed on Tony Zero, who was presiding over today's meeting.
This gentleman, who lives a reclusive life, rarely attends large-scale events, and is very low-key but powerful, did not seem to expect to face such questioning at this time.
He didn't reply.
He just stared at Mason with a strange look as he stood up, walked towards the podium, and took out a stack of well-written manuscripts to prepare for his speech.
It seemed as if they were expecting this strange gentleman to say more weird things in this meeting.
But the other Hope directors who were assigned to attend today's meeting were not so well-mannered. Especially after this idiot who was obviously here to mess things up asked such sharp questions that they could not be answered at all, an elegantly dressed old lady immediately stood up, slammed the table, and shouted:
"Security! Where are the security? Drag out this person who is disrupting the order of the venue, damaging the unity of the organization, and spreading rebellious ideas!"
The directors' words still carry a lot of weight.
Especially since they had extremely high authority here, several security robots immediately rushed forward to capture this disruptor of order. However, before they could get close to Mason, they were crushed into a ball of twisted steel on the spot by the blue jumping light arcs amid the strange energy howling.
Not only was there an attack on the robots, but all the entrance and exit doors of the entire conference hall were completely blocked at this moment.
Little Brainiac, floating in Quinn's arms, opened his eyes. The mechanical tentacles on his left arm fluttered and danced in the air. Arcs of light with jumping data in his eyes were transmitted and released, easily breaking through the firewall of the security machines surrounding the entire conference hall.
Because of the protection of the Skynet program, the memory data cannot be modified, so they are directly shut down.
And on the luxurious ceiling, a weapon system was also activated. Dozens of black energy and physical live ammunition launchers activated the aiming and locking program in a very mechanical-style rotating pop-up, but they were not aimed at Mason. Instead, they shot those creepy red spots at several directors on the podium.
The entire venue was in a panic for a moment, until Mason pulled out his pistol and fired a shot into the sky to calm the situation. The captain's movements were skillful and capable. After all, he grew up in that hellhole of Gotham, where robbery and hostage-taking were a regular part of his life. Even if he had never done it, he had seen it before.
Mason knew exactly how to complete this process.
Harley and Quinn have also been armed. They are covered with the upgraded red and blue Ironheart armor and the black Wasteland Venom suit, and have their weapons drawn. They are blocking the main entrance like door gods. The dogs jump out like magic at the sound of a whistle. Drones are released from Harley's armor backpack and begin an armed cruise along the conference hall.
"sit down!"
Mason stood on the podium and put his hand on the shoulder of the old lady who was trembling with anxiety and anger all over. He spoke in a gentle voice, and the cold light flashing from the muzzle of the Destiny pistol in his other hand undoubtedly strengthened his "persuasiveness".
The angry director sat back in his chair obediently, and Mason looked at the front the next moment. Through the loudspeaker in front of Zero Tony, he said:
"Everyone sit down and listen to me. If you can't understand what's happening, you might as well regard it as a despicable hostage-taking. Have you seen the movie?
I am your hostage.
Of course I'm not doing this for money, and I won't destroy myself along with you when the outside world starts attacking here and trying to rescue you.
So don't worry, envoys and representatives.
I really just want to say some heartfelt words to you. As long as you listen quietly and convey these words to your governor according to my ideas, your personal safety will be guaranteed.
I didn't want to talk to you all in this way, but it's so rare that most of the representatives from the garden world get together. If I miss this, it will be difficult for me to have such an opportunity again.
so……
sit down!
Throw aside the magazines in your hands, turn off your game consoles and videos, and listen to every word I say with your utmost attention.
This is not a request.”
"Shua"
The envoys who stood up quickly returned to their seats. A few tough guys who refused to obey were hit on the head by Harry with baseball bats and rushed back to their seats with bleeding scalps.
This scene made the other envoys silent.
Hey, hey, hey, we are all civilized people! Don't be violent.
Although some envoys were not completely powerless, facing the weapon system that had been completely taken over by Brad Pitt, the fully armed Harley and Quinn, and the bold guy who looked strange in front of them, these envoys and representatives who had the ability to protect themselves had no intention of showing their bravery at this time.
People hope that the directors will not be anxious, why are they so anxious?
"Ahem"
Mason stood in the middle of the podium and opened the manuscript he had written all night. When he was about to speak, Tony Zero, who had been very cooperative and silent, suddenly said:
" Since are going to make a statement here, you should show your true face, sir. This is a manifestation of sincerity. Wearing an innocent face can easily lead to bad results.
And if you think you hold the truth relative to us, why hide it? Being ashamed to show yourself to others means that you are hesitant in your own actions.
This is not the attitude of a persuader.”
"I just didn't want to scare you."
Mason shrugged, took out a bottle of potion from his pocket and drank it, then reached out and gently wiped his forehead downwards, as if taking off a mask, showing his young face to everyone.
Little Brainiac, who was floating beside Quinn, sensibly activated the projection device in the conference room, so that those with poor eyesight could also see Mason's face clearly.
He also typed a line of words on the projection, printed the name "Mason Cooper" on it, and based on Harley and Quinn's "suggestions", listed one cool and stylish title and nickname after another on the edge of the projection, like an identity introduction:
Name: Mason Cooper
First occupation: Craftsman
Second career: Superhero
Third job: Savior
Biography: Brief
Obtained honors:
Long passages of subtitles flashed on the projection screen like a scrolling screen, making everyone looking at each other in bewilderment, but also making some people in the crowd happy.
Whatever you think will come true!
Just now, I was still thinking painfully about what to do if I couldn't jump on that ship in time? But the next second, the real owner appeared in front of me, just like the legendary "super speedster" Prime Minister Cao who could appear in countless places at the same time.
Mason's self-exposure made Tony Zero, who had been staring at him, smile "as expected". He was in poor health and had no intention of resisting. He even took the initiative to help Mason adjust the loudspeaker to the best setting and made a "please" gesture.
That posture is just like a real fan chasing star.
Mason looked at him too.
Before preparing to speak, the captain whispered to Tony Zero:
"I want to talk to you in a moment and check your illness. You can't put off treatment any longer."
"It's an old problem. Don't worry about it."
Tony Zero shook his head and said:
"Go on. I also want to hear what you plan to say to the stars at this moment. Perhaps it will be like the words you will say on the day when the stars will end."
"Then you'll probably be disappointed."
Mason patted the manuscript in his hand and said:
"What I'm going to say today is just some meaningless clichés. To be honest, I'm really not good at giving speeches. Maybe you should do it better."
In response, Tony Zero simply gave a meaningful but obviously relaxed smile.
This was the first time the two met, but their opposing camps did not seem to affect his appreciation of Mason at all.
"So, everyone, let's get started."
The captain took a deep breath, picked up the manuscript in his hand, and read:
"Given the current situation, I think anyone with eyes should have understood... Well, I must have been too tired when I wrote this last night, look at the stale and official tone.
never mind.
Let us play freely.”
He threw the manuscript in his hand aside, raised his head and looked ahead, and said briefly:
"What I bring today is not a threat but an invitation, not a compulsion but an initiative. I have also traveled to some garden worlds and I know how those places work.
In the Council's system, you are not soldiers and you will not be pushed to the front lines. You use your own labor and hard work to support this huge system of the Council. You and the people in the various worlds you represent are the embodiment of the last bit of conscience of this huge organization.
Even though you are the source of all evil that should not exist in my eyes, I hope that the Council will still do its best to protect you in this unfortunate era.
Even during the last impact, several garden worlds were established as new homes for wanderers who had lost their homelands.
You are innocent.
In every sense, you should not be involved in the final reckoning of the Council of Hope that my companions and I are conducting, as I have just asked.
I do not know if the Council will allow you to freely choose your own future at this moment.
To be honest I don't care.
The house you built to protect you from the elements has collapsed. It has collapsed from the inside out. I am sure you have heard some ominous rumors about the mysterious disappearances of powerful directors and the large-scale transfer of resources under their command.
It is clear that those who were supposed to protect you have made a rather selfish choice, aware that their organization is in danger of collapse.
I believe that when they abandon their responsibilities, they no longer have the right to dictate to you.
This is my answer to the questions I just asked!"
Mason emphasized:
“The Fusion Project is real!
We have completed the first batch of world fusions and welcome you to check them out at any time, and my colleagues absolutely welcome all garden worlds to join this project.
We will provide you with all the help you need as much as we can until your world of abundance and plenty becomes part of a stronger world unity.
Our ideal welcomes all those who want to take control of their own destiny and are unwilling to bow their heads and wait for death.
If the Council stops you...
No, they will no longer have the power to stop you, because I have come here, and I am here to destroy this system. This announcement is just the beginning of my official action, far from the end.
You do not have to worry about the outcome of my war with the Council. That is not your concern. You have a responsibility to your people, so fulfill your responsibility and do your job.
I will deal with those obstacles and those who stand in my way.
I hope everyone can embrace hope and live an upright life in the light, and I must emphasize that this is not a humble request from me.
Even if you choose to follow the Council to the end, it will not affect the final outcome of the New Utopia Plan. Your unwillingness to integrate will not change the general trend.
We will break into your world and place signal towers and generators within, and you will hear the music and see the flashing lights.
So giving you the opportunity to choose may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the fact is that in this race against time to save, you have no right to refuse. "
Mason looked down at the time. When the minute hand reached a certain mark, a loud noise was heard from the distant city outside the conference hall, which meant that the rebels had begun their actions on time.
In the higher starry sea, the sixth-sequence Conqueror ship has also completed the super-time and space jump.
This kind of behavior of approaching the planet without permission is of course not allowed, but the current situation is that the arbitration tribunal managed by Old A is already finished. Who will stop this upcoming world assault landing?
Not only Mason heard the disturbing noise, but the envoys sitting in the conference room also heard it.
They are all the most outstanding managers and wise men in the garden world. From Mason's appearance to the current series of movements, it is not difficult to judge that everything they are experiencing is just part of a larger-scale operation.
Well, it seems that the rumors about Hope City’s recent poor security are not groundless.
"Everyone, I need you to give me your world coordinates. This will serve as a guide for the next phase of the New Utopia Project."
Mason announced:
"Nearby garrisons and conqueror garrisons of various sequences have begun to attack the office area. It will soon become very dangerous here, so you can leave after submitting the world coordinates.
But my suggestion is not to rush into the bloody battlefield at this time, but to stay here and wait for the incident to end and watch and record today's events with your own eyes.
This will surely be a significant moment in future history, symbolizing the collapse of the Council's authority and the fall of the ruling system.
You will all be eyewitnesses of this incident, so you won't have to worry about material when you write your memoirs...Okay, start registering."
The captain waved his hand, and Harley and Quinn immediately took out two instruments for recording world coordinates and handed them to the nearest envoys and representatives from both ends of the circular conference hall.
Some people were in a happy and relaxed mood as they recorded the phase coordinates of their own world, while others were somewhat hesitant and could not make up their minds. Harry did not urge them but handed the recorder to the next person.
There are of course some who choose to muddle through and randomly enter some data in an attempt to gain some "initiative". However, the coordinates recorded by the Möbius chair itself will be calculated synchronously, so filling in any random number will only hurt yourself.
"It will take some time for them to break through the outer defense line."
Mason glanced at his watch, turned back to Tony Zero who was staring at him and said:
"Well, we should talk, Stark. I want to dig out the secrets in your mind and take out the wisdom gem. It won't hurt.
After all, if you start a fight, you will probably be knocked down by my punch, so don't struggle, okay?"
