Volume 4: The Last Day Chapter 60: Can’t the identity of “Honorary Robin” save me from death?
"Transfer Gate? You're still thinking about that crap."
When Zha Kang heard Mason asking him to prepare the transfer gate, he gritted his teeth. An invisible pressure of "something big is coming" made the black magician, who had just rescued someone from the Justice League's lair, groan in despair.
In this inter-world magical communication, he said:
"That thing is for emergency use. The first line of its manual emphasizes that the transfer gate can only be used when there is a risk of world destruction. The reason we used it smoothly last time was because the Third Impact provided cover.
At that time, the situation was so mixed that Star Castle had no time to investigate.
But it's different now.
It's like you have to light a candle when you go to the bathroom at night. You use this thing when the impact event is just coming to an end, because you are afraid that others will not notice you. "
"This matter is complicated and cannot be explained in a few words, John, but trust me, it may come in handy this time, and there is a high probability that you will not be held accountable.
After all, what I am doing now is not development in the conventional sense.”
Mason put away the flying motorcycle in a dark alley near Wayne Casino, briefly told Zha Kang about his experience, and he and Damian covered each other and completed a "quick change of clothes".
He put the hat that had transformed into a Panama hat on his head and continued:
"I am investigating the cause of this strange world. If everything goes well, I will have news soon. Please let everyone rest first. If the situation here is not right and support is needed, I will call you immediately.
By the way, has Old Peter contacted Lawyer Ma and Ivy? "
"Well, Elizabeth and Angelina are secretly sending people to look for them. They haven't been implicated yet. With Batboy's protection, they will stay there as representatives for the time being.
I heard that Spider-Man and Lawyer Ma had a fight with Aquaman and disappeared in the city. They should be hiding somewhere in Gotham now."
Zha Kang gave a quick report, causing Mason to nod his head. He winked at Damian, who was holding an ice cream cone and pretending to be an ordinary teenager.
The two walked out of the dark alley, and Mason straightened his collar and continued to speak:
"The Afterlife Team has proven their ability and goodwill as an ally of Team K. We will deliver the replica Mother Box to them as soon as possible. This is the reward we promised them.
Say hello to Judy and her teammates for me .
Contact me when you have news, John.
I'm trying to find your altered version of this world, like John Wick, and if I find one I'll take a picture for you."
"Another me?"
Zha Kang stretched out his voice and said:
"No, I don't believe there is someone as powerful as me in that damn world. Even if there is, that unlucky guy is probably dead.
If you come across his tombstone, please remember to pay your respects on my behalf.
However, if you find another Xiao Zha, remember to tell me as soon as possible, okay? I have long wanted to try sisters..."
Seeing that the jerk Kang started his routine nonsense, Mason quickly cut off the communication to avoid destroying his pure personality. There were children next to him, and this jerk Kang dared to say any nonsense!
He took Damian through the crowded street and saw the huge sign of Wayne Casino in front of them.
Although it was still afternoon, the place was already bustling with people coming in and out. Luxury cars kept parking in front of the luxurious casino. The city's dignitaries obviously regarded this place as a great place for entertainment.
This place is located in the most prosperous area of Gotham, and the main building in front of you alone occupies an entire block.
To call it a casino is a bit of an understatement, as it is designed entirely on the scale of a super entertainment center.
Sure enough, no matter which world, no matter how the story is laid out, no matter what kind of master he is, there will be a fixed label of "Rich Brother".
It’s just like the saying goes, his superpower is being rich.
The blond, long-legged bunny girls wearing black stockings served as receptionists at the door, giving the best and warmest hospitality to every man entering the casino, which made Mason sigh that the master of this world was indeed a business genius.
He really understands what men want.
“The daily profits generated by a casino of this size are astronomical, and it would take quite a formidable network of connections to maintain its existence in this city.
Both the official and gray areas must be able to gain a share of the pie.
It seems that the defeat of the Wayne family in this world is only temporary. Based on my common sense in economics, as long as this casino operates for more than ten years, Bruce Wayne will be able to take the first step in reviving the family."
Damian, disguised as ice cream, evaluated the casino in front of him from a very professional perspective. Mason was surprised and felt that this little lunatic actually had this trick.
However, considering the fact that Damian's mother has been kidnapping top scholars from various industries around the world to teach him since he was four years old, it is not surprising that this twelve-year-old child has such insight.
If a teacher fails to teach students well, he will be beheaded. If students' grades drop, they will have to watch the teacher and his entire family being killed. This kind of hellish teaching efficiency is outrageous.
"We have to go in and take a look."
Mason touched the frameless Ravenclaw glasses on his nose. He said to Damian in a refined and elegant manner:
"But you must do your best to avoid conflict. I can't fight in my weak state. Don't be impulsive, especially if Batman really shows up, don't rush up to him and get killed.
You have also seen the chaos in this world.
I don’t think a master who can make a living by running a casino would show mercy to a naughty kid.”
"Isn't that just right?"
Damian, who was wearing a small suit, sneered and handed the uneaten ice cream cone in his hand to the kid passing by. The kid snorted and said while moving his fingers excitedly:
"If he had started it first, I wouldn't have felt any psychological burden when I broke that nasty old man's leg."
"Your previous goal was to kill him, but now you're satisfied with just breaking his legs. It seems that some people can't change the bond of blood no matter how hard they talk.
Besides, I advise you not to be too confident. "
He shook his head and was about to release a few drones for reconnaissance, but just as the two guys, one tall and one short, were about to cross a green space and enter the casino area, the Hell's Eye pin on Mason's collar suddenly shone brightly.
The captain reacted very quickly, kicking Da Mi away and activating the Eye of Death at the same time.
The whole world almost stopped before his eyes, and at the same time, a stream of light appeared in front of him, like ripples splashing across the water, in the emanation of space-time disturbances that were so weak that they could not be monitored.
"Bang, bang, bang"
The piercing sound of gunfire rang out in the street, and people around screamed and ran in all directions.
In the chaos, the silver legendary gun in Mason's hand emptied its magazine in an instant, and eleven highly destructive bullets fired at the "attacker" in front of him at the same time.
However, when facing a speedster, bullets are of zero threat.
As the red light flashed, all the bullets missed the target as expected. In the last second before the Death Eye ended, Mason, who was dressed elegantly, flew backwards in a mess and hit the windshield of a car.
This "sonic punch" was merciless.
Although the punch landed on his chest, it still made Mason's head buzz. He was already in a weak state, so the result of this punch was naturally that blood spurted out of his mouth.
A strong smell of blood surged from his throat, then was suppressed.
Amid the piercing screams of motorists behind the smashed windshield, he stood in a big letter shape and looked up at the Flash in front of him.
The red uniform with a yellow lightning symbol, the familiar body shape and the eyes that still held arcs of light fully proved the attacker's identity.
"You actually chased after me?"
Mason covered his chest and coughed amid the chaotic screams around him:
"But I assume this is your personal action? Batman won't allow you to do something so reckless, Barry Allen."
"He won't allow it, but I won't let go of this opportunity."
The Flash from Mason's world suddenly appeared in front of Mason, like a red whirlwind blowing through, taking off all the bits and pieces hidden on Mason's body and throwing them away.
In the blink of an eye, Mason was handcuffed and grabbed by the collar and brought in front of Xiao Shan.
Barry Allen stared at him and said coldly:
"I'm taking you back, Mason Cooper, and I'm going to show you for yourself the trouble your attack has caused, but I want to emphasize that it's not personal.
You will have human rights protected.
In the Justice League's moon prison, of course."
"There's something wrong with the world, Barry, and it's going to end in a week."
Mason did not try to break free. He signaled Damian, who was not far away, to run quickly with his eyes, and tried to reason with the Flash who was chasing him across the border:
"I believe that a kind person like you will not sit idly by and watch them die quietly. You see, I am looking for information to determine whether there is still hope here, and I think we can work together.
There is no Flash in this world...
They said no.
But I don’t believe it.”
"impossible!"
Mason's words made Barry stunned for a moment, and Flash immediately retorted:
"This world clearly has a connection to the Speed Force, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten here so easily. This means there has been at least one Speedster here.
There must be... bang"
Before he could finish his words, another beam of light suddenly hit him.
At this moment, in front of Mason who fell to the ground, it was like two rays of light violently collided with each other and then rapidly spun around him. The surge of the speed force storm made Mason's hair stand on end.
The chaos in the entire street escalated in an instant. The sudden explosions, flying blood, even the tearing of the ground and the strong winds around him made him feel like he was in the eye of a dangerous storm.
He sat there and didn't dare to move.
In this battle between two speedsters, if they were even slightly touched, the outcome would be worse than death. However, it came and went quickly, and the next second the chaotic light in front of Mason's eyes suddenly dissipated.
Barry Allen and his attackers are nowhere to be seen.
Perhaps the battlefield was moved to the other side of the earth to continue the fight, or perhaps one side was defeated in the brief contact.
"They left?"
Damian rushed over in the chaos and pulled Mason up from the ground. The little madman was calm and did not rush out with his sword to fight the Speedster.
He was about to help Mason uncuff the handcuffs when he saw a sticky mass jump out of Mason's skin and merge into the handcuffs. It moved twice, and the silver-gray restraints automatically uncuffed with a click.
"What happened just now? That red Flash is from our side, right?"
Damian picked up the scattered healing potions on the ground and handed them to Mason, then asked cautiously:
"Why would he chase after me?"
Mason shook his head and rejected the healing potion. Instead, he grabbed an inhalation bioremediation tank made with Isu technology, shook it in his hand twice and took a deep breath like an asthma inhaler, allowing his aching chest to be numbed.
Only then did Damian help him to stand up. He said:
"Every time a world gate is opened, it leaves a disturbance in time and space. For someone like Barry Allen, it is an extremely conspicuous signpost.
Following those markings and traveling through parallel worlds is as easy as eating and drinking for the speedster.
If he wanted, Barry Allen could follow us across the world until he captured us all."
He took out the Isu Shroud from his bag and put it on himself, activating the rapid self-healing program to heal his broken sternum while preventing his weakened condition from getting worse.
Now he sat on the stone pier beside him like a homeless man wrapped in a blanket, and explained to Damian:
"But the speedsters of this world don't seem to want to see others 'overstepping the line'. Barry Allen is in trouble, which is not a bad thing for us.
Until he's free of this world's Speedsters, we can still move freely, but our situation is deteriorating, so don't waste time, Damian.
We have to find Batman before he returns..."
"Enter combat mode..."
"Bang"
A battle prompt popped up in front of Mason's eyes, and a sharp gunshot rang out above the casino.
As Damian stared in astonishment, Mason fell on his back with blood gushing out.
The sudden attack made Rice look up immediately. He saw under the gloomy sky of Gotham, at the top edge of the casino, a familiar figure stood up and put a spear on his shoulder.
The evening wind blew across the chaotic streets, blowing away the man's black jagged cloak .
He completed the kill with a cold attitude and disappeared on the roof without any pause. Damian reacted quickly and fired his talon gun and rushed towards the attacker.
He recognized the figure.
That's Batman!
grass!
A Batman with a gun!
A super assassin, an assassin whose very thought makes one's scalp tingle.
However, this is exactly what Damian imagined Batman should be like, and it made the little madman want to challenge that person even more.
As for Mason...
Although he had not had much contact with Mason, Damian believed that it was impossible for such a bad guy who had just escaped the attack of the Flash to die from an assassination bullet.
This is indeed the case.
A few seconds after Damian rushed over, Mason, with a splitting headache, climbed up, covering his healed forehead.
It's not because his head is hard enough to withstand sniper bullets, nor is it because the cold-blooded Batman in this world failed, it's purely because Mason is "prepared in advance" to deal with this kind of long-range sniper attack.
"bite"
A bullet that was not deformed at all by the impact fell at Mason's feet.
In the shadow beside him, the lively slime monster Kevin was twisting his body to transform into Damian. He pulled Mason up and, imitating his friend's gesture, reached out and patted the dust off Mason's body.
The Drama Slime Monster had a smug expression on its face, as if to say "Praise me now" and "Look how awesome I am."
After swallowing part of Wonder Woman's divine clay doll body, although Kevin did not become a divine creature, his strength in all aspects increased by leaps and bounds.
At this distance, blocking a fatal bullet for Mason was just the most insignificant thing it could do.
Mason, who is protected by the slime monster, can also declare here that as long as Kevin is not defeated, he is basically immune to damage from sneak attacks such as bullets.
"Fortunately, I have already ' fed ' you..."
Mason sat up, panting, and reached out to Kevin.
The ball of yellowish mud howled and shrank as it jumped into Mason's palm, quickly covering his wrist and turning transparent and invisible. Mason picked up the bullet head at his feet and looked at it in front of his eyes, then raised his head to look at the fight going on at the edge of the casino roof.
"This old man in front of me looks difficult to approach."
He stood up with his shroud on, took out his grappling gun and shot at the building on the other side. At the moment when he was pulled up by the rapidly shrinking rope, Mason said in his heart:
“But luckily I was prepared.
I'm not afraid of you being difficult to deal with, I'm just afraid of you not showing up! After all, I have plenty of experience dealing with Batman."
