Chapter Twenty-Four: The Money Is Not Mine Anyway
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"So, how are you going to solve the problem of the 'antidote'?"
On the way to his private studio with Salt Water and Shadowhunter, Hank asked.
"Hey, Smurfs, it's a trade secret."
Hank just smiled and didn't care. He picked up two pieces of paper that the other had written by his own hand and flipped through them.
"It's how some kind of high-strength composite material is made...... Part of? Speaking of this, he glanced at the other party helplessly, "And it is a very small part." ”
It was clear that he had discovered that Zorro had hidden some of it.
Zorro wasn't embarrassed at all: "Yes." I can figure out the rest of the parts, but this is the only part. ”
Hank shrugged his shoulders and didn't say much on the subject.
"It's a bit of a hassle to have no context, but you can try it...... But do I need to remind you that the cost involved in this part alone is very high. You're a mercenary......" At this point, he glanced Zorro up and down a few times, "A mercenary who has a little money, but it's not that easy. ”
The scientist among the mutants did not mean to look down on Zorro. He's just telling the truth. In his opinion, unless it's a guy like Stark who doesn't take money seriously, and doesn't need to let money make money, can play with that small part of that information. Otherwise, it will only be a few large state institutions or something.
Zorro nodded at him: "Oh don't worry, it was a bit reluctant, but I will have a fund coming in in the near future, and it will be enough for the time being." And even if I understand the whole document, I don't have to actually make it, right? ”
After a few more chats with Hank and a visit to the other party's studio, Zorro left the X Academy and went to another place to collect the money.
It's still the stolen Focus, this time parked on the edge of New York Bay in Manhattan, which is not far from X Academy. And the owner of the car, the guy who stole the car, had arrived on Liberty Island in New York Bay.
He was asked to meet with another employer at this place.
"Hello, another Smurf!" Zorro took the initiative to greet him and took the initiative to extend his hand, "It's a pleasure to meet you officially!" ”
The person who came was a well-known demon girl among the mutants. In fact, even ordinary people, there are quite a few who know about her. Putting aside the X-Men timeline in the movie that is not only rebooted but also rebooted, in this universe, she is the hero who saved a White House dignitary from Magneto more than thirty years ago.
And she's blue too.
After listening to Zorro's words, the demon girl was also a little surprised.
"So you've been in contact with Charles and Hank before? Now you're not going to come and tell me about the deal cancellation in person, are you? Or are you not a boss at all? ”
"Oh, that's the one I talked to you about on the phone, and I work for myself." Zorro waved his hand and said casually, "Also, don't worry, our agreement is still in effect." ”
The Demon Girl crossed her hands and looked at him lightly, "So you're going to offer services to both sides at the same time?" I don't think it's a good idea. ”
"Actually, you're thinking too much, and you don't conflict with the commission from the X Academy." Seeing that the other party obviously didn't believe it, he explained, "The commission given to me by Professor X is to solve the problem of 'antidote'. And my agreement with you on the phone is for me to sabotage the plans of the political axe and Worthington Industries at the root. ”
The Demonic Girl looked thoughtful.
"So the key is still on your side." Zorro continued, "I'll do what I agreed with you. And as long as Magneto takes back his army of mutants, the problem on the X Academy side will be solved. ”
As a result, the Shapeshifter laughed.
"You'll say that, it's because you don't know Eric." She said a little helplessly, "Actually, I came to you to solve the problem, and Eric didn't know." And things have developed so far, the declaration of war has been issued, and even if there is no 'antidote' on the side of the political axe, it is impossible for Eric to stop this battlefield. To be precise, the political axes and the Worthington industry are carrying non-mutants who take a stand, they think that mutants are a disease, a plague, and must be exterminated, and my compatriots can only fight back. The 'antidote' itself is no longer the most important. ”
"Oh shit!" Zorro scolded depressedly, "I'll just say, with Magneto's person, even if he doesn't have the strongest support of the Phoenix Girl, it is unlikely that he will find outsiders to solve the problem." As a result, I was misled by that phone call from you! ”
It is better to say that he was misled by the phone call of the demon girl, but it is better to be misled by the stereotype. As mentioned earlier, the X-Men series timeline is very chaotic, and the same character may change his temperament after a reboot. And after the "antidote" incident, Zorro's first reaction to the other party when talking to the demon girl on the phone was still Magneto's closest deputy, even if the situation was a little different from the impression of the same incident. Well, now it's clear to him that the Demonic Girl is more like the "big cousin" version who grew up with Professor X, followed Magneto for a while, and finally came out on her own.
Thinking of this, he looked at the other party: "Then what do you say?" Does the entrustment agreement continue? ”
"Why not!" The Shapeling smiled, "Anyway, the 'antidote' does threaten my compatriots, and the money is not mine. ”
As she spoke, she handed over a transfer check.
"Although the money has changed hands twice, it's not completely untraceable, so I recommend you use it as soon as possible. It's what I learned from ......"
"Hey, hey, don't tell me where the money came from, I don't want to and don't need to know." Zorro interrupted the other party very dryly, and at the same time glanced at the number on the check, "Wow, you are more generous than the military S.H.I.E.L.D. them!" ”
"Again, the money isn't mine anyway."
Ignoring the witch's quips, under the other party's interested eyes, Zorro crossed his hands and began to think.
With Zorro's knowledge of Magneto, the old man who would never compromise with non-mutants would indeed not disband the army of mutants that had been formed - even if Zorro did solve the "antidote" in the first place. Even if the political axe side makes concessions, Magneto will not give up easily, and will definitely have to take an inch and demand more rights for the mutants. In this case, Zorro's promise to Academy X - to solve the "antidote" problem - cannot be fulfilled.
Of course, strictly speaking, the dispute between Magneto and the political axe has nothing to do with the "antidote" itself after Zorro resolved the "antidote" from the source. In that case, Zorro can be regarded as solving the so-called "antidote" problem. But if the X-Men are still needed to step in in the end, he doesn't look good personally, right? Even if he doesn't talk about these face problems that he doesn't really care about himself, and don't say that it may affect his future business or anything, just that he needs Hank to help him analyze that part of the information, he needs to solve the problem completely. He hasn't been discovered and identified by anyone for so long because he has been shifting. Wait until Hank finishes fighting the mutant internal war and then analyze that part of the data? He doesn't have that much patience.
So, he needs a solution that even Magneto's army of mutants can solve.
"Alright, Shapeshifter, let's talk about another commission between us." Zorro, who was still a little anxious, suddenly became an old god.
Hearing this, the Demonic Girl was stunned for a moment.
"I just need you to get the 'antidote', and I don't need anything else, even if I have you, I can't help."
"Oh, no, it's not me helping you, it's you helping me." Zorro said, "I need you to become a certain person at a certain time and then act in a play. ”
The Shapeshifter laughed, "Well, if I'm interested in what you said, what can you give me?" Money? As you know, the last thing I need to be to become anyone is money. ”
"My friendship, how's that?" Zorro smiled and said, "Hehe, just kidding. What about the lives of your countrymen? ”
"You threaten me?!" The Shapeshifter narrowed her eyes and stared at each other.
"Haha, it's still a joke." Zorro laughed twice, but suddenly changed to a very serious tone. "In fact, it is not me that threatens you - and your compatriots - but the situation that is spiraling out of control. However, if you agree to cooperate with me, not only will your compatriots be fine for a while, but the political axe side will not dare to attack you mutants for a short time. So, what do you think! ”
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