Volume 1: Welcoming Gotham Chapter 14: Men, Motorcycles, and Dogs
Although Mason had a successful experience, Kite Man's operation still went wrong.
Of course, the problem is not with Mason.
The main reason was that the Kite Man was stimulated and moved around when the scalpel was cutting the wound, which directly caused Mason's scalpel to almost pierce his spine.
But as scary as it sounds, it's actually a good thing.
The damage to the spine caused Kite Man to fall into a coma on the spot and he was suspected of being paralyzed from the waist down. However, he did not cause any trouble to Mason during the subsequent operations.
The tiny bomb was taken out with precise techniques and stuffed into the mouth of the zombie vole caught by the kite man.
Mason then poured a whole bottle of Bone Spirit into Kite Man's mouth to heal his damaged spine, which allowed him to wake up twenty minutes later.
"I feel like I've been thrown into a crematorium!"
This guy touched his healed neck, wiped his sweaty body uncomfortably, and complained:
"Is this what the damn potion tastes like? I never want to drink it again in my life."
"You should be thankful that you found this bottle of bone-growing spirit just now, otherwise you will have to spend the rest of your life lying in bed and drinking rice soup."
Mason snorted, threw the blood-stained ranger key to the kite man, and said to him briefly:
“Take this thing and go for a walk in the Forbidden Forest, that black woodland. Don’t be afraid if there are zombie beasts chasing you, because that’s exactly what we need.
You keep running around with it while I go confront Old K.
You know when to lure that crazy zombie beast over, right?"
"It's a good plan, but it doesn't work."
The kite flyer looked at the key in his hand. He put on his funny green tights and said:
"Even if I lure the crazy beasts over, Lao K's ability to flash can easily dodge them. Maybe those beasts will eat you first."
"No, they won't! Trust me, nothing will happen to me as long as you attract the right beast."
Mason put on his clothes and said confidently:
"There's something about Old K that drives them crazy, and the best part is that the old hunter doesn't know it yet. But you're right.
To make sure everything goes smoothly, we have to find one more thing before the showdown.
It should be near the Forbidden Forest.
Did you have a good rest?
It’s time for us to set off.”
"At your service, sir."
The kite flyer grinned. It was obvious that this thirty-something man was extremely happy and excited to be free. He put his parachute bag back on, gestured to Mason, and then floated into the sky with the help of the wind.
After Mason packed up all his things, he shrunk the birdcage containing Professor McGonagall and put it in his arms. He poured fuel on the ground covered with blood and minced meat, walked out of the abandoned witch dormitory, pulled out his double-barreled hand cannon and fired a shot in that direction.
A raging flame burned away all traces.
He did not look for other treasures lost in this land, but followed the guidance of the Kite Man in the sky through the chaotic ruins towards the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
On the other side, Old K, who was walking out of a tall tower in the ruins with a large bag in his hand, also saw the flames burning in the distance.
The old hunter frowned. He took out the golden bomb controller in his hand and took a look. The three red dots on it were clearly visible, which made Old K feel relieved.
"The two of them are planning to betray you."
Behind Lao K, the bomber girl gritted her teeth and said:
"I have done what you asked, and I have even sacrificed my innocence for it..."
"Are you sure you have that thing, ma'am?"
Old K said sarcastically:
"You know, in my opinion, it is normal for people who are forced to fight with me using bombs to have resistance, and your sudden 'loyalty' makes me even more uneasy.
You don't have to try to please me, just keep your belt under control.
Only when everyone knows what to do and what not to do can a team advance smoothly in a dangerous place. "
This tone made the bomb girl very unhappy, she couldn't help but sarcastically said:
"If you really know that much, how could your previous team... Sorry, that's not what I meant, I..."
"It's okay, I'm not offended."
Old K shrugged, glanced back at the bomber girl, and said:
"It was indeed a tragedy, an expected tragedy. Alas, sometimes I really envy you young people with empty heads, who can imagine the truth of the world in your own minds without any worries.
I can neither see the sharp blades crisscrossing in the darkness of the night, nor do I know where my blood will be shed.
never mind.
Let's not talk about this anymore.
It's time for me to reunite with my teammates who have ulterior motives.
They were going in the right direction.
There isn't much worth noting in these ruins, the gloomy forest is our next target."
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"There's a strange little house and a farm out front, just outside the forbidden forest. There's a passage into the forest behind the house, but it's locked.
I didn’t open the lock rashly.”
The kite man controlled the direction and flew down from the sky, landing steadily a few steps away from Mason. He pushed his golden-gray goggles and reported to the new boss:
"Where is what we are looking for?"
"Yes, right there, I even saw the motorcycle."
Outside Hagrid's cottage farm, Mason lowered his scope.
He has combat assistance and can do long-range sniping without this thing, but human vision has its limits, so he uses the scope as a makeshift telescope.
"A motorcycle?"
The kite flyer's eyes widened and he said:
"We risked being hacked to death by Old K to come here just for a motorcycle that can be seen everywhere? Are you not sick, Mason, or are you actually a serious biker?"
"Everything you see here is extraordinary, Charles. It is a wizard's treasure after all."
Mason stood up, holding his gun and carrying his umbrella, and walked towards the farm in front of him. He threw his backpack to the kite man and gestured, saying:
"You go to the sky, these flight engineering bombs are for you to operate. Give me fire support when necessary. Shoot accurately, but don't hurt me by mistake."
"Just watch me."
The kite man took out five flying bombs from his bag and let them float beside him, then took off again like a group of bombers, and Mason kicked open the gate of Hagrid's farm.
He walked in cautiously and reached Hagrid's hut without triggering any combat warnings.
This made Mason feel relieved. It seemed that Hagrid's "pets" were not here.
He took the motorcycle key from his arms, walked to the carport next to the cabin, pulled back the tarpaulin and saw the motorcycle hidden inside.
This is a classic Royal Enfield motorcycle in the style of the late World War II. It looks very small overall and has a great gray-blue paint job. The bright headlights in front look like eyes, and the two old-fashioned rearview mirrors do not have the exaggerated shape of hippie motorcycles at all. It looks like a gentleman walking out of history.
Simple but not simplistic.
Mason is not a motorcycle fan, but he really likes the retro design in front of him. He puts his hand on the headlight of the motorcycle, and the information label pops up quickly:
Hagrid's Flying Motorcycle
Quality: Excellent Engineering/Alchemical Items, Excellent Craftsmanship
Features: Supersonic flight, Rider adaptation, Alchemical engine, Hidden cargo box
Condition: Fine maintenance, sufficient oil
Use: Insert the vehicle key to start the vehicle.
Producer: Sirius Black
Item Description: Before driving this motorcycle, please complete the Magic Vehicle C1 License Test at the Ministry of Magic Traffic Management Office. You are not allowed to drive on the road without a license. If you are caught, you are welcome to Azkaban.
This naughty item description made Mason curl his lips.
In fact, he has always felt that the descriptions of these strange items definitely did not come from the character cards themselves. Maybe some powerful bad guys were secretly "dubbing" them.
But that doesn't matter.
"Click"
Mason inserted Hagrid's motorcycle key into the keyhole and turned it lightly, and a low engine sound was heard.
The display panel on the front of the car also lit up, and the moment Mason's fingers gripped the handle, a strong force was transmitted to his hands, making him unable to help but step on the accelerator.
Along with the joy of getting a "new toy" comes a free reminder to "enter the battle state"...
"!!!"
Mason's scalp tingled and he rolled over, falling off the motorcycle and falling to the ground in a mess.
Then a huge black shadow howled and rushed over from where he was just now, slamming into the pillar of the carport and breaking the thick pillar on the spot.
The young man climbed to his feet, grabbing the crit shotgun , and backed away, aiming at the attacking thing in front of him.
A dog.
A Neapolitan Mastiff that should be gentle and cute.
But now it was twice as big as Professor McGonagall's Animagus incarnation, and had become a bloodthirsty monster that was 1.5 meters tall with all four paws on the ground.
You can tell how dangerous this thing is from its scarlet eyes and the twisted fangs sticking out of its mouth, not to mention the dried blood and bad wounds on its cracked skin. Instead of making it look disheveled and weak, it is filled with an indescribable violent aggression.
Foul-smelling saliva dripped from the sharp teeth that pierced the gums, and the low, dry whimpering made Mason's scalp tingle.
The weight and attack power of this thing are not comparable to that of a tabby cat like Professor McGonagall. The young man is sure that if he is hit by this thing, he will be finished today.
"Tooth?"
Mason tried calling it.
He recognized the zombie dog's identity from the dog tag on the reins tied around its neck. This was Hagrid's pet, the most "harmless" of all pets.
But unfortunately, Mason's call received no response.
Perhaps this dog was a timid and docile domestic dog when it was alive, but after its death and transformation into a zombie, it has become one of the most dangerous things in the ruins.
"Mason! Hide!"
The kite man's shout came from the sky, and the moment Mason pounced backwards, two engineering bombs flew down and exploded near the attacking zombie dogs.
The violent explosion startled the zombie dog.
But then it realized that the force of the attack wasn't enough to hurt it, so it pounced on Mason again.
"Buzz"
The handlebars of the motorcycle were twisted, Mason stepped on the gear, and with a bang, he was launched and rushed out, almost having a close contact with the dog's teeth and claws.
This flying motorcycle is outrageous!
The speed in the lowest gear is comparable to that of a sports car, and in the blink of an eye, Mason rushed out a hundred meters. It is indeed not something that ordinary people can do, but with this precious egg, there is no need to worry about getting your head bitten off by a zombie dog.
So Mason drove the motorcycle and waved to the sky to ask the kite man to take off quickly. He also had Hagrid's ranger key on him.
That thing was stained with Hagrid's blood. Once Fang smelled it, Kite Man would immediately become the first target of attack.
"Where did that dog come from? Where did this car come from?"
At the same time Mason rushed out of the farm, Old K, who made a cool appearance, saw the big black dog chasing Mason.
This thing made the old hunter smile with eagerness.
He glanced at Mason who was riding a motorcycle at full speed, then drew out his melee sword and hunting knife, and rushed forward as if he had seen his favorite prey.
Mason stopped where he was with a dashing tail swing and looked back at Old K's fight, only to find that the old guy had indeed been pretending before.
The old hunter's frontal combat ability is terrifyingly strong.
Yaya smelled Hagrid's blood stained on the hunting knife in Old K's hand and became furious almost instantly, but Old K did not dodge and used his strange fighting skills that flashed back and forth like a ghost. After only four or five exchanges, he cut several horrible wounds on Yaya's body.
He even dodged with a crossbow and easily chopped off the big dog's claws.
Seeing that Old K had suppressed the combat force almost throughout the whole process, Mason made a gesture to the kite man in the sky, indicating that he could take action.
The Kite Man didn't hesitate, he turned around and flew towards the forbidden forest.
At this moment, he was like a loyal scout, just praying in his heart that Mason's plan could be carried out perfectly.
He also hoped to find a ferocious enough beast in the black forbidden forest and lure it back to deal with Old K. Most importantly, the monsters in this forest had better be powerful, otherwise he and Mason would both die here today.
"ah!"
While Old K was brutally beating up the zombie Fang Ya unilaterally, the Bomb Girl also rushed over with a crossbow.
She glanced at Mason, who was also aiming his gun at the ferocious dog at medium range.
The moment Old K pulled back, Mason and the bomb girl attacked at the same time. The precise sniper bullet hit the zombie dog's neck, and the flying arrow pierced into the zombie dog's abdomen, causing a violent explosion.
The attack knocked Yaya to the ground, blood splattered everywhere, and Lao K did not move forward to finish off the zombie dog. He just watched the zombie dog fall to the ground after its three claws were cut off and its body .
He seemed to like dogs more than people, and there was even a glimmer of pity in his ruthless eyes.
"Not killing it?"
Mason squatted down, tied his shoelaces, and quietly half-buried two engineering bombs in the wheel tracks. He walked over with a gun in hand and asked a question. Old K sheathed his sword, took out his old pipe and held it in the corner of his mouth.
He said casually:
"It's already dead. Leave it here. It likes this place and belongs here. Dying at home is the best destination for hounds."
Mason felt that there was something behind Old K's words.
But the next moment, the old hunter's eyes fell on him.
Old K didn't hide anything. After lighting his pipe, he started playing with the remote control of the golden bomb in his hand. His eyes were fixed on Mason as the pungent smoke rose.
There was a coldness in his grey eyes.
"Tell me, Mason, what are you and the Kite Man planning? We can talk it over. You know, I think highly of you, and I can even grant you some impolite requests.
I really hope you can join my team."
The young man did not answer. He took out everything he found from the ruins and threw it in front of Old K, even his school cap.
This thing made Old K's eyes light up. He reached out and took it in his hand to examine it carefully.
Sure enough, he is a connoisseur.
Mason also noticed that the bomber behind him had quietly moved to the most suitable position for backstab, and the crossbow in her hand was also strung.
The showdown moment has arrived, and now it depends on who fate loves more today.
