Volume 4: The Last Day Chapter 51 Ah Kouman, Sack!
"Hey, why did you come just now?"
Seeing the door of his small dark room slide open to both sides, the kite flyer Charles, who was not injured at all, immediately jumped out with a smile on his face.
Although he was a little disappointed after looking around for Mason but didn't see him, he still excitedly greeted his friends.
Just looking at his current condition, if everyone was not sure that he was caught, just from his fat and white appearance, people would think that he was specially invited by the Justice League to visit the Watchtower.
"They didn't abuse you?"
Captain Jack looked the Kite Flyer up and down and said suspiciously:
"You weren't tortured? I was prepared to see you covered in blood and even prepared magic bandages in advance, but your current state is not what I imagined.
Tell me the truth, did you sell us out to get such a good single room?"
"Who do you think I am? And who do you think the Justice League is? They are a serious heroic organization. They don't use torture."
The Kite Man curled his lips, hid the half-read comic book of the Little Emperor Uncle in his hand, and whispered:
"But that lasso of truth is really deadly. Once it's wrapped around my hand, it's like drinking truth serum. I have to answer whatever they ask, even if I want to."
"So, you still told me everything?"
Blowing out smoke rings, Zha Kang glanced at the Kite Man coldly and threatened maliciously:
"If you give up everything, then you'll be a real traitor. Tell me, what's the point of having a traitor in our business?"
"That's what I wanted to say."
Kite Man followed the three guys to the Zhenglian storage room and complained:
"But all they asked were questions related to the Star Society. My arms started to burn as if I was holding a time bomb. They were also afraid that I would explode here, so Wonder Woman and Superman tried several times and then stopped trying.
Those spellcasters also treated me as a sample for research, coming to cast all kinds of magic on me every few days, but they had to give up if they couldn't break the curse.
Then he turned to ask about matters that did not involve the secrets of the Star Society, but what was there to hide in those matters?
The boss had said before that if they wanted to know, just tell them.
So, I said everything I should have said, but I didn’t say anything I shouldn’t have said! I am the boss’s most loyal subordinate, you can’t question a loyal veteran of Team K like this! "
"Yeah, this curse is deadly in this situation."
Zha Kang also complained in agreement, then narrowed his eyes and whispered:
"But that freak Mason can completely ignore these restrictions. I discovered it a long time ago. He just needed to use a loud speaker to shout the secrets of the Star Society to the whole world, but there was no sign of any backlash.
no!
I'll have to find out how he got around this curse. He has the answer, but I don't think he knows how to share it."
"Doesn't that just prove that the boss is not an ordinary person?"
The kite flyer grinned and said:
"Just follow me, why think so much? By the way, why didn't the boss come? Is there something urgent for him?"
"In order to save you, your boss stayed in Gotham to attract the attention of the Justice League giants and a group of super wizards. In order to act properly, he even tricked two pioneering teams into coming and giving away their lives.
You haven’t seen that scene, it’s so spectacular.”
Jack complained:
"Just for your life, Gotham is in a state of chaos right now, with at least hundreds of people fighting to the death."
"I knew that the boss would not give up on any of us!"
The kite flyer was really touched.
The eyes of this thirty-year-old man were red. If the situation wasn't wrong, he would have burst into tears on the spot.
Actually, he had thought about this himself during the days since he was captured. Although he didn't say it explicitly, based on his previous experience in the circle of super villains, it was best for Mason to give up on him.
Anyway, his position in Team K was becoming increasingly marginalized.
Besides, with Mason's kind nature, he must be under a lot of pressure when faced with this kind of world collapse. If he was really abandoned, Charles could convince himself to accept this cruel reality.
To some villains and some extreme heroes, this would fall into the category of "necessary sacrifice".
However, Mason still fulfilled the promise he made with Charles when they were risking their lives at Hogwarts. How could this not make the Kite Flyer excited to the point of tears?
"Put aside your overwhelming desire for gratitude and flattery, Charles. Mason is not here, and we are still trapped here."
Zha Kang blew out a smoke ring and reminded:
"I don't know if Mason can hold back those giants, but it's better for us to run away before more people come to surround us. Only when we are done here can Mason retreat."
"Wait, there's something I forgot to mention."
Kite Man suddenly got a sudden realization and said to Zha Kang and the people around him:
"I'm not the only one the Justice League has captured from the Forbidden Forest! There's another prisoner in a special cell down there."
"Um?"
The three of them were all surprised. Ertong grabbed the knife and asked:
" Are there still people alive in that world?"
"No, it's a dead person, but it's indeed a special dead person!"
Charles explained:
“That was a giant, a zombie-like giant, a real giant!
When they were blowing up the world, that guy rushed out of the forest and was knocked down by Superman and Green Lantern, and then was caught by Doctor Fate using strange magic.
It's hidden underneath.
When I was brought back, I heard Doctor Fate and a charming woman I didn't know discussing on the way that although the giant had turned into a zombie, it was a special life form with strong resistance to viruses, and it seemed that it could communicate.
So they didn’t destroy him.”
"Let's go!"
Zha Kang raised his eyebrows and thought for a while, then said:
"That guy is in the same boat as you. It would be great if we could communicate. We are short of people now. Bring along anyone who can be of use. Second barrel, you and Jack go search for treasures. Charles, come with me.
We'll take the big guy with us."
A few minutes later, Barbara rushed over and looked at the things that were being thrown into the other side of the opened world gate of the Hydra team by several men with strange eyes. She said:
"Wait! Who brought this chair? Is this the Mobius Chair? Where did you find something of this level? Didn't the Justice League just transfer a batch of valuables yesterday?
Why is this deadly thing not moved and is still here?
This is not right!"
"We moved it back to a small dark room according to Mason's instructions. Someone must have put it there specifically to make it easier for us to take it away."
The second barrel whispered:
"Mason specifically reminded me before we set off that this thing must be taken back."
Barbara nodded, then looked at the replica of the Mother Box in Zha Kang's hand and the weird "giant sculpture", and said:
“This guy…”
"New teammate."
Zha Kang said without turning his head:
"His mind is a little unclear, but he can still communicate. We'll have to study him carefully after we take him back. Well, I just hope Mason doesn't get beaten too badly, otherwise we'll have to find another way to save him."
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"A-choo! Who is still talking about me when his life is in danger?"
At this moment, Mason, who was sitting in the flying motorcycle, was coughing violently, like a weak patient who felt uncomfortable at the sight of wind. Harley, who was riding the motorcycle with goggles on, felt quite uncomfortable.
But before she could ask a question, she saw blood dripping from Mason's nostrils again.
This scared Harry, and she frantically tried to stop the bleeding.
"Keep driving, I'm fine."
Mason stops Harley's dangerous driving.
He shook his dizzy head and said:
"It's just the side effect of the potion. This is just the beginning... Hurry to Miller Harbor. I can't hold on any longer."
"You look so scary."
Harry's shrill voice seemed to have returned to normal at this moment, and she said worriedly:
"It's just like those patients who were sent to Arkham after being beaten by Batman with all their bones broken. But I can't find an emergency room for you now. How about I go get some emergency doctors?"
"What a wonderful Harley Quinn metaphor... but I don't think an EMT might be what I need right now."
Mason in the truck could clearly feel a fatigue and pain surging from his bones trying to occupy his mind and body. While yawning, he took out a bottle of brown Owl and drank it.
The talent [Addiction] he gained after reaching Alchemy Level 6 allowed him to ignore the toxicity of the undiluted Demon Hunter potion. The undegraded potion was indeed very effective, and Mason felt refreshed the moment he drank it.
But within two minutes he returned to that tired and painful posture.
The strong rejection reaction caused by the Superman Enhancer is taking effect.
And this is just the beginning. The last time Mason used the Wolverine enhancement drug, he had diarrhea and vomiting all night. This time the rejection reaction will only be more severe.
The worst thing is that this injury cannot be relieved by healing potions at all, and Mason can only bear it.
"Mason, we're done here, retreat quickly!"
Zha Kang's voice rang out from the communicator beside his ear, making Mason, who was suffering from illness, breathe a sigh of relief. When he saw Miller Harbor in the rain of Gotham was just around the corner , he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
While instructing Harry to speed up, the sleepy Mason felt that he urgently needed to transfer his transfer force, so he picked up the spoils he had just obtained.
He held the blood-stained stone spear ornament in front of his eyes to examine it, but his weak fingers shook and the stone spear almost fell into the sea.
"You need to rest now, Mason."
The Sorting Hat's deep voice sounded in his heart, and it said worriedly:
"You look terrible. Not only is your physical condition deteriorating, but your spirit, which you are so proud of, is also rapidly fading. You are almost at the end of your rope.
That potion almost ignited your life force, which was a death sentence."
“But it works.”
Mason raised his face, closed his eyes and felt the cold rain hitting his cheeks. He said in his heart:
"Alchemy has begun to show its brilliance. I finally have a real self-defense trump card. You should be happy for me, hat."
"Glad you almost killed yourself?"
The Sorting Hat scolded:
"We chose you because we hope to see you cleanse the darkness, rather than expecting you to die inexplicably on a sad rainy night. I would rather those traitors escape safely than have the situation tonight escalate any further.
However, I also know that things will not go so smoothly.
I have one last thing for you, Mason, something that could save you from this desperate situation. Get it! Quickly."
"I thought you had nothing good to give me."
Mason, with a pale face, rubbed his stomach which had begun to hurt severely and smiled. He took off his hat and, under the curious gaze of Harry, put his hand into the hat, grasped a small object and took it out.
"Wow, this lighter is so beautiful!"
Harley exclaimed in admiration.
Indeed, the vintage lighter in Mason's hand is truly a work of art.
It has a hexagonal columnar body, which is very cleverly made of luxurious silver metal, and is decorated with shiny emeralds.
Mason flipped open the little cap on the lighter and pressed lightly on it.
A beautiful ball of blue flame shot out, not affected at all by the increasingly heavy night rain. Although its light was faint, it enveloped the entire motorcycle like a halo, protecting both him and Harley like the boundary between darkness and light.
Neither cold nor darkness could harm them anymore.
This is still a magic flame.
However, Mason knew very well that the treasure in his hand, which was kept in the bottom of the box by the Sorting Hat and given to him at the last moment, was definitely not just a lighter.
He stared at it, reading its information tag:
Dumbledore's Deluminator
Quality: Legendary Engineering/Enchanting/Alchemical Items·Precision Craftsmanship
Item Effect:
1. Turn off the lights:
Twist the flint to extinguish any light source within a hundred yards.
This effect has the characteristics of [Reality Rewriting]. When it takes effect, any light source will be extinguished, but the more powerful the light source, the shorter the extinguishing time.
2. Asylum:
Twist the lighter to ignite the light, dispel the darkness and cause [Deterrence] and [Dispel] to things in the darkness, but this effect only works when the flame is lit.
Notice!
This flame requires magical power to exist, and its effect will be reduced in a weak magical environment.
3. Guide lights:
What you think of in your heart will be guided. When the user has a strong desire for a real object, he can twist the lighter and be guided by the shining light.
This effect has the characteristic of [Reality Rewriting]. The stronger the user's desire is, the more accurate the guidance for finding the target will be.
Notice!
This effect cannot be prevented while in effect, but it will also reveal the user's location while in effect, so use with caution.
Producer: Albus Dumbledore
Item Description: Use it to find your soulmate! You will definitely find the right one, provided that there is a girl who really likes you.
"It has the same effect as Jack's Lucky Compass, but it's a bit more advanced."
Mason was quite satisfied with the light put-out device. Besides its extraordinary effect, the appearance and structure of the lighter also fit Mason's aesthetic taste.
Now that he is an adult and can enjoy tobacco, a person with a strong sense of ritual like him must get himself a better lighter.
Although it is cool to always use magic fire to light cigarettes, it does not fit in with Mason's low-key style.
“Ah~”
But before Mason could get out a cigarette to relieve his worsening headache, his stomach twitched and made him turn his head and spit out bitter bile mixed with shocking blood.
The rejection reaction worsened.
He had to find a place safe enough to survive the next period of time.
"Quick, Harley, the container area at Pier 7."
Mason lay in the truck, breathing painfully like a fish out of water, and said something to Harley.
Mr. K's female assistant was anxious.
She drove her flying motorcycle towards Miller Harbor in the heavy rain. They soon approached their destination, but the bad news was that there were already "uninvited guests" waiting for them here.
The tide in Miller Harbor was surging unusually fiercely tonight. Amid the rolling waves, a tall man holding a golden trident stood on the seashore at night.
He struck a cool pose as a final boss, standing between the scooter and the container area.
Mason groaned in pain when he saw him.
Aquaman Arthur Curry.
The last of the seven giants of the Justice League, a guy who is often criticized for having sex with fish, has a low presence in the Justice League but is actually very difficult to deal with.
This hybrid of land and sea, like Wonder Woman, is one of those guys with no obvious weaknesses. Challenging him in the ocean is pure suicide, but his fighting ability on land should not be underestimated.
When facing him directly, you can experience the helplessness you feel when facing the hexagonal warrior.
"You take a break! I'll do it!"
Harley, who was wearing a red and blue helmet, saw that Mason could hardly hold on any longer, so she grabbed her golden baseball bat with red eyes and was about to jump out of the car, but Mason grabbed her wrist.
The young man held the Deluminator and closed his eyes.
He longed to be free from his current predicament, and as the first ball of white light floated from the lighter to the other side, he said to Harley:
"Don't go. You can't beat him. Follow this ball of light. Although we don't know where it will take us, it is definitely safer than staying here."
"You underestimate me!"
Harry's eyes widened, and he shook his head and said:
"But I think I have a chance of winning. My desire to protect Mr. K makes me feel powerful! Don't be afraid, sweetheart. I'm going to rush over and knock down the guy who messed with the fish and take you to a safe place."
She raised the kinetic pistol in her hand and fired at Arthur Curry who was posing on the coast in front of her. The highly destructive kinetic bullet whizzed over and flew a streak of sparks on Aquaman's Atlantis-style armor.
The destructive power of this kinetic bullet at close range is no less than that of a sniper bullet, but it cannot even break through defense.
"Well……"
Harley glanced at the pistol in her hand that she had painted with all kinds of colors, then glanced at Mason who was staring at her quietly. The next moment, the crazy beautiful girl jumped on the motorcycle, turned around, and rushed out following the floating ball of light.
Confirmed.
This is really unbeatable.
Even with my supreme love for Mr. K, I can't defeat him...
Tsk, Aquaman is so annoying!
