Section 23: The Rapidly Expanding Power (I)
The long legs didn't believe it: "How is it possible, how can the military of the matchmaker country develop that kind of thing." ”
Tom shook his head and didn't explain, "Whether it's impossible or not, I realize I can't afford to be so indifferent." I'm a bit lazy and afraid of trouble. But I know very well that once the entire mutant race is wiped out by humanity, it is impossible for me to continue to survive on my own.
Therefore, in order to continue to live well, I must form my own mutant force and let humanity feel the power of our mutants. The killing of our mutants by the military must be stopped, and the unbridled malice of humanity towards our mutants must be curtailed.
Otherwise, I don't mind using my power to tell the world what the consequences will be if the mutants choose to die and break the net. ”
Now that he has chosen to accept Long Legs as his girlfriend, Tom is of course willing to continue to try to get along with each other. Revealing some of his true thoughts about Long Legs is what Tom is willing to do.
"Don't worry, I'm willing to do my best to support you."
Outcome? Seems like a bit overexerted? Long legs gripped Tom's hands tightly on the table. Looking at Tom's eyes full of little stars, it seems that he has completely incarnated Tom's little fan girl.
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"I declare that from now on, Tom and I will be in a relationship between man and woman."
I have to say that Long Legs is a girl who dares to love and hate, and is very heroic. As soon as Tom and Greatleg return to the deck, Greatleg proudly announces her relationship with Tom to Thunderbird, Journey, and Polaris.
"Ha, congratulations..."
Thunderbird and Journey were expected, and they were still very convinced of the charm and beauty of their long legs.
"What? Are you together? Oh God, you're kidding me, right? "On the contrary, it was Polaris' reaction that was a bit bigger.
After all, on the ship, the top of the food chain was Long Legs, Tom was the bottom, and Polaris considered to be the middle end. Now Long Legs and Tom are boyfriend and girlfriend? So who will Polaris bully in the future? Wouldn't she be low-end?
For a moment, Polaris felt that his future life was darkened.
"Thunderbird, Journey, Tom's Exquisite Tower, you've seen it too. The two of us plan to recruit some mutant brothers to resist the killing of our mutants by the Matchmaker military.
Later, you will immediately contact those who are like-minded with us and are willing to join us. Then draw up a list and show it to us. ”
Ignoring the wailing North Star, the longlegs looked at the Thunderbird and the Journey.
"Don't worry, we promise to get the job done." The Thunderbird and the journey, who had been prepared in his heart, immediately opened his mouth to respond.
Tom, who was worried about something going wrong, said, "Explain the situation here and in the tower to those who are willing to come." After all, after people come, I'm afraid they will have to stay in my Linglong Tower most of the time. ”
"Mr. Tom..." Thunderbird nodded, then smiled: "I'll call you the boss." After all, in private, my brother and I both call Lingdie the head of the eldest sister. ”
Tom glanced at the long legs with a calm face, and at the same time admired that he was worthy of being a female man, he naturally nodded: "Of course, if you like it..." ”
Thunderbird pointed to himself and his brother: "Boss, you are powerful, and you have never been discovered by the matchmaker's military. So, you have no idea what kind of life we mutants who are relatively weak and are hunted down by the matchmaker's military everywhere.
Thankfully, there's a place to live and a hot meal to eat. You must know that we usually not only often fail to eat, but also live every day, and we are afraid that we will lose our lives if we are not careful.
In contrast, the living space in your tower is small and not very free. But this is already the dream life of many mutants. ”
Tom didn't expect the mutants in this world to be so miserable, so he sighed and nodded: "Got it, you just need to explain our situation clearly." ”
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At midnight, Tom's yacht returned to his berth. After tethering the boat to the docks, a reluctant Polaris is pulled by her long legs to help her move.
As for the two Thunderbird Journeys, they also went back to the room Tom had arranged for them on the ship. Call those they think would be willing to join Tom.
"In the future, I'm afraid I won't have such a leisurely life..."
Tom himself strolled on the bow deck, watching the poles and trees on the deck in the cold moonlight. Tom knew very well that he was planning to form his own forces. It is impossible to live such a carefree life on a ship in the future.
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"Tell me, how many people have you contacted?"
Early the next morning, with big dark circles under his eyes, Tom and Long Legs sat down with Thunderbird and Journey, and Polaris. While eating the breakfast just delivered by the courier brother, the long legs asked the two Thunderbird brothers.
As for Tom's dark circles, this time it was really not because of mental overdraft, but mainly because the long legs stayed with Tom last night. Didn't you see it, did your long legs doze off when you spoke?
Fortunately, because of the mental overdraft every day, Tom has dark circles on his face every day. So except for the slightly uncomfortable long legs, others have long been accustomed to the dark circles on Tom's face.
Thunderbird took out a piece of paper and put it on the table and retreated: "On this, everyone we contacted last night and was willing to take refuge in us." ”
To Tom's surprise, Polaris also took out a piece of paper and put it on the table: "This is the candidate I discussed with Sister Lingdie when I helped Sister Lingdie move yesterday." After that, I have called and communicated with all the people on this side, and they are willing to come to us, as long as we can keep them safe. ”
"So much? Are you sure you're telling them what we're doing here? ”
Tom took a look at the paper on the table, and found that the two sheets were combined, and there were seventy or eighty names on them. This is the rhythm of filling the bed in his exquisite tower at one time.
In response to Tom's question, Thunderbird and Polaris nodded in the affirmative, and Polaris even bared his teeth in dissatisfaction: "Sure, we've made it clear." ”
"What about the strength of these people?" Tom took the note and took a closer look, and found that there were only a few familiar names on it, such as Flicker, Sunspot, and Fire Man. I didn't even know any of the others.
There were so many people, Tom wondered if he would pick again. After all, the daily food consumption of eighty and eight people is different, and if one is not careful, he may be noticed by the matchmaker's military.
Thunderbird thought for a moment and said, "It should be okay, after all, the ones we are looking for have already revealed their mutant identities." can escape the pursuit of the matchmaker's military, and the strength should be okay. You know, those who are not strong enough have already been sliced and sent to the laboratory. ”
Taking the note from Tom's hand, he seemed to sense Tom's long legs that he was worried about, and said as he looked at the name on the paper:
"Rest assured, these people are scattered all over the country. Some have successfully hidden, some have escaped the pursuit of the matchmaker's military, and some are still being pursued by the matchmaker's military.
It is impossible for all the worlds and the north to converge on us in a short period of time. Gather all of the New York neighborhood first, and then think about the rest. ”
"Okay." Tom listened, thought so, and nodded.
Seeing that Tom nodded in agreement, the long legs looked at Polaris and Thunderbird: "How many of the above lists are near New York?" How many of them can come by themselves, and how many of them need our answer? ”
Polaris and Thunderbird reclaimed their respective lists, and after thinking about the names on the list, Polaris was the first to speak:
"I'm here to flicker, because of her ability, the matchmaker military wants to catch her even more than catch me. And on the phone last night, Twinkle told me that she had been wounded by a gunshot for a period of time, and that the pursuers of the matchmaker military could find her almost wherever they hid. I suspect that the newly developed locator bullet may have been used against scintillation. ”
Then came the Thunderbird: "I should be on my list of Fire Man." Because of his destructive power, he has been hunted down by his pursuers. As for his safety, there should be no problem for the time being. ”
Long Legs nodded, then glanced at Tom, "Okay, let's flash first, then fireman." Tom, Thunderbird, and me, the three of us went to save people. Polaris stays in Tom's tower, picking up the Twinkle and Burning Man who Tom has taken into the tower. The journey stays on the ship, and the contact list can come by itself. ”
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"Is this it?"
"No. 113 East Fifty-Seven Street, it should be here..."
Two hours later, Tom, Long Legs, and Thunderbird rode to an antique market. This is the latest hiding place she revealed to them on the phone earlier.
"She chose this place very well, it seems that the group of pursuers from the matchmaker military didn't find this place."
Tom looked around, and saw that the pedestrians seemed to be preoccupied with their own business.
"No, the pursuers are here." The long legs sitting in the driver's seat pulled the big-brimmed hat on his head, and then pointed to the two men who were bargaining with an oil painting boss dozens of steps away:
"You see, they don't have a walkie in their ears. And from time to time, cover your ears and say a few words? ”