Volume 5: The Young Wolf Seeks Home Chapter 13 I have said it long ago, how can this Craftsmen’s Alliance be a serious organization?
"I really believed your ghost!"
On the top floor of Osborne Tower, Edward Elric, who was deceived by Mason under the poor pretext of "appreciating alchemy", stamped his feet angrily and yelled at Mason:
"This is clearly a wasteland world! What fun things are there here?"
"Don't say that, brother. Look at those Amazons fighting over there. Wow, these big sisters are so powerful."
Alphonse, the armored ghost beside him, didn't think so. He rarely saw such a "vibrant" wasteland, and he was particularly curious about the mixed population of various races here.
Although the two brothers have basically never been on any missions since joining the Star Society, they have earned a very transcendent status in the Star Castle with their alchemical skills. They often travel to different worlds and collect materials, occasionally providing some help to the resistance forces in various worlds and doing some harm to the Star Society.
However, because of his wide knowledge, Alphonse could tell at a glance that there were at least different species from four worlds living together in this wasteland city.
This situation is quite common in the Garden World where the Stars Society specifically resettles time and space refugees, but the wasteland in front of us obviously cannot be used to resettle refugees.
So the only explanation is that the people here from different worlds are the work of Team K.
"I have a rough idea of what you have done in your adventures and explorations."
Alphonse turned his head to look at Mason, and the armored brother whispered:
"You guys are actually doing something like saving people, which is really rare."
"I just made a tiny contribution. It's not worth your surprise."
Mason waved his hand. He had not tricked the two brothers here casually. He pointed to the abandoned city of New York in the distance and said to the two brothers beside him, one tall and one short:
“This world is full of creatures infected by the source zombie virus. It is a very rare world that is polluted but not destroyed. I have been thinking about making a vaccine that can resist the source zombie virus.
That is the most deterrent invasion weapon in the hands of the Star Society . Once it is mastered, it means that the difficulty of the Hounds' invasion of innocent worlds will increase sharply.
But to do that, I need help.”
“Impossible!”
Although Edward was angry, he still answered seriously as it was a matter of professional expertise:
“We two brothers have tried this before. Weakened versions of the zombie virus can be resisted , but the source virus is too contaminating and almost unsolvable.
What's more, we don't have a pure virus sample at hand, and we can't make an antidote from samples extracted from infected organisms."
"I have!"
Mason patted Edward on the shoulder and said:
"My world has thwarted the Hounds' contamination tactics before. There are several pure virus warheads stored there. I can bring them to you.
Besides, ordinary alchemical potions really can't stop the source virus, but we have this in our hands now!"
He took out the box containing the weak Philosopher's Stone and said to Edward:
"This little treasure that can transform all alchemical items will definitely help, and I can also provide a vaccine formula for weakened viruses."
He looked at the two brothers, his eyes full of invitation and request.
But the two brothers did not answer immediately. Instead, they went aside to discuss for a few minutes. Then, Edward came over with his arms folded and said to Mason unhappily:
"Tsk, you've said so much, and you've made such preparations. It's obvious that you know our two brothers' tempers very well. It would be unreasonable if you don't help us now.
OK, we'll stay here.
But we need professional biological and alchemy laboratories, and we also need assistants."
"It's all ready for you."
Mason snapped his fingers, handed two keys to Edward, and said:
“My alchemy assistant is a person with super powers who can manipulate plants. She can catalyze the growth of all plant materials. She is a perfect helper for alchemists.
She will be responsible for assisting you.
But I have a friendly reminder that this girl has a bit of a weird personality, so don’t have any bad intentions, or you will suffer the consequences.”
"I have a girlfriend! She's still waiting for me to come home and give birth to my baby in the Garden World."
Edward rolled his eyes and said:
"And look at Al's appearance. Even if he wants to do something, does he have the ability to do it? But if your assistant can really control plants, then we can solve many of the materials for the weak magic stone by ourselves.
This is a good thing..."
"boom"
A low vibration suddenly came from underground, transmitted all the way along the tall building to the top floor and almost caused the two brothers to fall down.
Edward grabbed a handful of metal ingots and was about to activate the Alchemy Array to defend against the enemy, but was stopped by Mason. He checked the time on his watch and said to them:
"It's not an attack, don't be afraid, I'll go down and take a look, you guys go to the lab first and meet Ivy to get on good terms with her.
Oh, by the way, those Amazons also have the alchemical knowledge of the Olympian gods. You can try to contact them. They are a group of warlike warriors who are now eager for excellent weapons and armor to help them build their own new kingdom in the wasteland.
You will definitely be the guests of honor of those muscle women."
After saying that, Mason waved and left, walking into the elevator and going straight down to the underground area of Osborne Tower.
The Elric brothers did not leave the lounge on the top floor. They stood by the window and looked out at the wasteland at the end of the world. After a few seconds, the younger brother Alphonse, who was more gentle in character, took the initiative to speak:
"Brother, Mason wants to win us over. He is no longer satisfied with the current cooperation between the two sides, and he hopes that we can establish a closer alliance with him."
“Who can’t see that?”
Edward was not in a good mood.
But this has little to do with the fact that Mason tricked him into coming here.
It was purely because the short alchemist saw the doomsday scenery before him. He did not like this kind of scenery and was even quite resistant to it, as it reminded him of his hometown that had disappeared in the stellar disaster.
But his brain is really useful.
His early experiences also gave him a more mature mindset than his peers. He looked at the people coming and going in Osborne Tower Square, who were obviously from different worlds. After a moment, he sighed and said:
"He wants to win over more than just the two of us, Al. We are just his breakthrough point. He wants to use our reputation among the wanderers of the Star Society to absorb those scattered forces.
younger brother……
Mason is planning to do something really big, and that makes me feel dangerous.
Perhaps we should try to distance ourselves from him. This is a dangerous vortex that will pull us in and make us unable to escape.”
"No! Brother."
The brother who always obeyed Edward was uncharacteristically stubborn this time. He pushed his medieval armor with his hand and whispered:
"I've had enough of this life of being homeless and directionless. No matter what you think, I want to help them!"
"You're crazy!"
Edward scolded:
"You don't even know Mason's current strength and allies. In my opinion, you are like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. You are just asking for death."
“But have you ever seen such pioneers?”
My brother pointed to the bustling square outside the window and said:
"The people we met were either greedy and wanted to grab everything, or were submissive to the power of the Star Society. None of them could achieve anything great!
Mason is an exception.
Not only did he dare to resist, but he had succeeded so many times. His art of struggle is worth learning for everyone. Brother! We choose to be vagrants, not because we really turn a blind eye to all this.
We just don't have a choice.
But now, we have it.
I don't want to go down the same path with the Star Society. The Warlock has sent people to contact us several times, and his tone has become tougher each time. If this continues, we will not be able to stay out of it.
They want us to be hounds.
But I don’t want to!
Even if he didn't help Mason, hiding in Team K's territory would at least allow him to avoid being drafted and keep his hands clean.
We can bring Wen Li and Granny over, as well as Master and the Colonel who are now in some unknown world... They have been hiding and resisting.
They would definitely like to work with someone like Mason.”
"No!"
Edward stopped his brother's radical speech, he heaved a sigh of relief and said:
"It's not safe here yet. If Mason wants us to be his allies, he's going to have to show me his strength. Don't worry, Al. I'm not scared.
I'm not afraid of the hounds!
But this doesn't mean we should just give ourselves and our friends away.
Do you understand?
We don't necessarily have to stand on the side of the winner, but at least we have to stand by those who have the potential to win. Don't contact the colonel and the others yet, and don't give them too much hope that may disappear at any time.
Let's wait and see.
Mason knows what we are thinking, and he will choose the right time to show us his plans and power.
Being an alchemist requires patience... Let's go! Let's take a look at the alchemy room he prepared for us. If it's too bad, I won't be satisfied!"
——
"What are you doing? What are you all doing? Don't you think the mess you've made is not big enough?"
In a cage under the Osborne Tower near the city's water purification plant, Harley sat on a chair with two large dogs. While brushing her pets' fur with a steel brush, she scolded the people in the cage in front of her:
"If Mr. K hadn't had strong connections, you little bastards would have been eaten alive by the old Green Goblin. I don't know how many dishes he has, but he has driven you crazy like this!
You dare to fight the Amazons!
Do you have the strength to fight hundreds of Amazons at once?
No!
Do you understand? I advise you to be more pragmatic. Next time before you try to escape, please understand your concept of "escape", okay?
You are running around like headless flies, how can you escape from my little cutie's palm? Tsk, I have to keep an eye on you, it's so annoying.
I had an appointment with Ivy to get my nails done today."
Faced with the sarcasm and sharp tongue of this crazy beauty who was in many ways Mr. K, the several naughty reserve members trapped in the cage were really furious.
Especially Supergirl Kara-El.
Even though there was a red sun energy lamp shining continuously above the cage, she still pounded the wall of the cage with her fists, creating waves of vibrations.
This is to express one's dissatisfaction.
But the Kryptonian girl was in a really bad condition at the moment. Not only was her hair messy, but even her Kryptonian suit was torn to pieces.
But no one abused her.
This was simply the result of a fight in the final stage of a failed escape attempt with hundreds of ferocious Amazon female warriors who were filled with evil intent.
Although the Kryptonians are strong, they will definitely not be able to get away with facing hundreds of weakened versions of Wonder Women.
Compared to her, the black boy Jackson and Professor Stein in the cage next to her were much more obedient. Their firestorm matrix was temporarily "sealed" by the old Green Goblin using technological means.
The inability to transform into a firestorm makes them both just ordinary people, and naturally they can't get angry in such a situation.
Jaime Reyes in the most marginal cage is the best behaved.
This kid's Blue Beetle combat system is still being studied and modified in Doctor Octopus' laboratory. Without the alien weapon, he is just a naughty kid.
He was annoyed by Harley's scolding and simply covered his ears with a pillow.
"Shua"
The sound of the elevator door opening made Harry prick up his ears immediately, as if she had some kind of "special power". She immediately jumped and hid at the door, waiting for Mr. K to come in with a wicked smile and then pounced on him.
She held Mason in her arms and rocked him like a koala, and gave him sweet kisses without any hesitation, with a passion that wanted to completely melt this "stubborn stone" of Mason.
"Well, kiss."
A silly voice sounded from beside Mason. The half-witted Alien Superman Bizarro blinked and grinned, clapping and shouting:
"Bad enemy Mason and ugly Harley are kissing."
"You are the ugly one, your whole family is ugly!"
Harley poked her head out from over Mason's shoulder in dissatisfaction, waved her fist at Bizarro and shouted:
"Although I know you are praising me, your words sound like a provocation. Shut up!"
"Why are you mad at him?"
Mason wiped the lipstick from the corner of his mouth helplessly, and patted Harley's waist to ask her to get down.
This scene fell into the eyes of Far Zod beside him, causing Black Superman to reveal a slight smile in the darkness, and then returned to his indifferent state.
He didn't hate Harley's crazy personality. He felt that although Harley was crazy, she was much more sincere than most humans.
This may also be the reason why Mason accepted Harley.
"I heard that you guys tried to escape, but were severely beaten by the old Green Goblin?"
Holding Harley's hand, Mason walked to the cage and sat on the chair. With his "guardians" Superman standing on both sides behind him, he looked quite majestic. Of course, it would be even more majestic if Bizarro could stop making faces at Harley.
This alien demon Superman and Harley are a strange pair of "opponents". Occasionally, they can even connect with magical brain waves of the same frequency. Maybe it's the wonderful tacit understanding between a fool and a madman?
Mason said to the four people in front of him:
“We need to talk, my reservists, tell me all your dissatisfaction and doubts, I can help you answer them.
But after we're done talking, you'll be ready to embark on your first pioneering mission.
I have chosen my destination.
But this journey is not going to be smooth, and I hope you can be prepared.”
"Mason Cooper!"
The most impulsive Kryptonian girl grabbed the railing. She was very weak under the red sun energy lamp, but she was not afraid of losing the battle and still shouted loudly:
"You used evil means to trick us here! And you even tried to make us serve you! Don't even think about it!"
“Two mistakes.”
Mason held up two fingers and said:
"First, I didn't trick you into coming here. You were sent here specifically for 'training'. Second, I'm not asking you to serve me. I have no such idea at all.
You should join the action if you really want to do something for our hometown.”
This answer made Kara's expression freeze.
Although she inherited the El family's tradition of being reckless, she is also extremely intelligent. Mason's words contain many terrifying truths that require her to take some time to sort out the cause and effect.
Mason turned his head and looked at the white-haired but unusually silent old man in the central cage.
He said:
"It's fine if these impulsive young people can't understand the problem, but Professor Stein, you are a true academic master and a real social person, why do you fool around with them?
I think you are the first person to know about your situation, right? "
"I have advised you."
Professor Stein pushed his glasses and sighed:
"But the young people are stubborn and won't listen to me, so there's nothing I can do. Well, Mason, stop hiding it and tell them everything about your deal with the Justice League so that the young people will give up completely.
After all, we don’t have much time, right?”
