After Mason returned to Osborne, he dismissed his team first, leaving Selena and Harley to rest separately, he was not very sleepy, but completing this B-rank promotion task did not mean that his troubles were over.

His mind was full of things, and he felt that he needed to calm down and take some time to think about his next steps.

Mason sat at his desk in his bedroom at Osborne Tower, took out his notebook and hat and set it aside, then picked up his pen and began to write and draw on it.

This is his habit when thinking about important matters, and writing down the factors and questions on paper obviously helps to clarify the relationship between them.

"In exchange for the trust and alliance of the A-class squad, plus the group of people commanded by the old lady, the K squad now has three forces that can act at the same time.

And Ciri's 'favorability' is steadily rising, and it is already a force that can be united and trusted.

It's barely enough to cope with the current scene. ”

Mason writes the names of the three forces and the hunter Ciri on a piece of paper.

This is his basic plate, and then from the basic plate, he deduces the things that he needs to solve urgently.

The invitation of the old A, the meeting of the swordsman, the network with Gotham also need to be reorganized, and the new team members have to find time to talk.

He currently has three Kryptonians in his hands, but he hasn't figured out how to use Mason properly.

If nothing else, after obtaining the B-level qualification, the world they are currently in is the base world of Team K. Osborne already has enough manpower on his side, and the process of rebuilding the wasteland should also be put on the agenda.

This aspect has always been planned by the old Green Goblin, and perhaps he will have to find time to ventilate with Norman Osborne.

The two sides are currently in a "nominal alliance", and in fact they do not trust each other, but at least they should ensure that everyone's short-term goals are the same, so as not to cause trouble.

In addition to the above, Mason also needs to consider a strategy for his activities within the Stellar Society after becoming a B-Class.

In such a busy organization, there is no way to fish fish, especially after entering the B-rank ranks and becoming the real backbone of the Star Club, he and Team K will be assigned to more core and important pioneering tasks.

It all takes Mason's planning.

The good news is that B-Class personnel will have a range of benefits and a significant increase in freedom of movement.

Team K no longer needs to count the time to carry out the forced exploration mission, as long as they complete enough exploration and material submission within a certain period of time, they can spend their time on their own things.

When the time comes, I will have a private PY with Heri, and let her arrange a light long-term errand for Team K to cover up and make it easier for Mason's various actions.

"But snooping and questioning from the Grand Warlock Mentor is still a problem!"

Mason looked at the paper that was already full of words.

He drew a circle around the name of the "Warlock".

Deathstroke confessed that he was Lex Luthor's undercover agent for Team K, and the forces behind Luthor were likely related to the logistics mentor.

It seems that although things have been done cleanly in the Isu world, their only team of pioneers who have escaped back are still being targeted by those who care.

"Gotta clear the suspicion as soon as possible, or find a way to divert the warlock's attention to something else."

Mason rubbed his forehead and thought:

"The feeling of being targeted by a great mentor is like sitting on pins and needles, and considering Ciri's power, the resources that a warlock can mobilize in the Stars Society are quite terrifying, like a pair of eyes peeking behind him at any time, no matter what he does, it makes people worry.

But since he's connected to Lex Luthor, he might be able to start with that.

A tricky super A-level world, I think it's enough for the three mentors to work together to formulate an infiltration plan, right? I just wonder if the master's side is ready to face a large-scale 'secret invasion'? ”

He wrote the word "Hold on" after the thought, then flipped through one page and wrote his name on the other.

My own background!

Mason stared at the names on the paper.

He once felt that his background was not a big problem, especially in the current dark age of frequent shocks, and no matter how big an orphan's background was, it was impossible to involve important affairs.

But as Mason's strange power grows, he feels more and more that he is "extraordinary".

The downpour that is inevitable in every battle, rolling in a circle in the phoenix fire unscathed, and even touching the sacred trident of Neptune in Atlantis to mobilize the clouds and rain to roll.

This is no longer something that ordinary mystical bloodlines can do.

And Ciri hinted several times that Mason ignored his own "peculiarity", and then thought of the sudden kindness of the mutant camp where the swordsman belonged, and Mason had a preliminary guess.

"Maybe I'm a mutant lost in another world. Or is it the kind that is very powerful? ”

He rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment, then drew a "? He felt he should spend some time on it.

Of course, it is less of a priority than several other things.

After all, this is his own private matter, and he can't mobilize too many public resources of Team K on it, and Mason is always very clear about "public" and "private" matters.

But in addition to all these things, there is one more thing that always reverberates in Mason's mind.

Shock events are accelerating.

Although the third shock has just ended, the question of when the fourth shock will come is still a fatal one, and according to Doctor Octopus's predictions, the world is likely to be between six months and a year.

In other words, if Mason intends to reverse the current decline of the parallel world system towards darkness and barbarism, he will only have a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months left for him to find a solution.

This is the most central conflict of all problems, and if it can be resolved, all the dilemmas that Mason is currently facing will be swept away.

"There are two ways to do it."

Mason stood up, walked to the window and lit a cigarette for himself, he looked out the window at the Osborne Tower and the ruined city of New York in the distance, and thought to himself:

"The Aurora Facility in the Isu World requires a lot of resources and supporting facilities to promote, and it needs to be constantly calibrated and maintained, and not every world has the capacity to build such a global facility.

Although it can anchor planes and temporarily 'strip' the target world from the parallel world system so that it is not affected by shocks, it can only be used in resource-rich worlds with sufficient technological power.

At the very least, they had to have the equipment to interpret the Isu knowledge.

This is the most basic premise, otherwise even if I give away the golden apple at a loss, it will not solve the problem. The Speed Force Matrix seems more likely to be generalized, but it's not flawless. ”

The captain spat out the smoke ring and said faintly:

"After all, not every world has the existence of speed, and not every world has a cutie like Barry Allen who is willing to sacrifice himself for survival.

Isn't this just sacrificing a Flash in exchange for a smooth end to a big event?

What a hell of a 'tradition'.

When it really comes to that time, Xiao Flash is estimated to be willing to sacrifice, but the problem is that he can't be sacrificed every time, how can there be so many Flashes to serve as sacrifices.

The speed force matrix of Krypton Destiny must be improved!

But the thinkers on the fox's nest should be able to handle this, so I don't need to worry about it, let me think about it, what to say next."

"Doodoo"

Mason's deep thoughts were interrupted by a sudden communication signal, and he glanced back, the coordinates of the signal were from Gotham, which made Mason raise an eyebrow.

He extinguished the cigarette and stepped forward to activate the communication, and the next holographic projection was played, projecting the "bust" of the old lady in front of Mason's eyes.

Thomas Wayne had taken off his batsuit and replaced it with a dark black suit and a Panama hat to camouflage, with the bustling city center of Gotham in the background, and the Gotham Police Department's logo, which had just been renovated last month, could be seen in the distance.

"You're already there?"

Mason crossed his arms and asked:

"What about the two die-hard guys?"

"Beaten half to death, according to my thoughts, they should be killed directly, but I think you must want them to help if you leave them, so I brought them over."

The old lady whispered:

"I'll watch them."

"It's not just about watching, Thomas, you're going to have to find a way to make them obedient, but I don't think it's going to be a problem.

The Amazons and Atlanteans are on my side, and our War Queen and King of the Seven Seas, though blackened, have a proper sense of responsibility for their people.

In terms of removing the bad personal morality of both sides, they are both very attractive and qualified leaders. ”

He looked at the old lady in front of him, who was trying to disguise his calmness, but in fact could still see the nervousness and apprehension, and said:

"In short, take over the forces of the Assassin Alliance as soon as possible, hide over there, and I will send someone to rebuild the Iceberg Bar, which will then be a 'safe zone' for us to connect.

I'll make a plan of action as soon as possible and send it to you, but I know you're in a hurry, so I won't bother you and Lady Martha's 'revisit' tonight."

Still, Thomas, if you can."

Mason advised:

"Please try to be 'low-key'."

"I understand, and I know how to keep a low profile."

The old lady assures:

"I'm not going to destroy the existing environment you've created, I'll get back in touch later, Mason, thank you for giving me and Martha a chance to do it all over again, I"

"Thomas, your dark character is really not suitable to say these heart-wrenching thanks, you know that with your current expression, it always makes me feel that you will ask me for a ransom in the next moment."

Mason joked:

"Needless to say, everyone understands it.

We've fought together in the apocalypse, we've seen the end of a world together, we've faced and won against a powerful enemy, all of which is enough for us to build the most basic trust.

I don't deny that I'm actually using you and Lady Martha's guilt and attachment to Bruce to make sure you two stand up when threatened in my home world.

So, there is no need to feel any psychological pressure, and it is not necessary to take this as some kind of 'gift'.

This is what you deserve, and it is my advance payment.

Go meet him, old lady, for he may be going out on the night watch any later, and Damian should rest, for a child will not go to bed on time.

You, as Grandpa, need to get him back to Wayne Manor safely. ”

"That's what you said."

Thomas pressed his hat and gave a fleeting smile on the edge of his groomed chin, saying:

"Then I'll get in touch later, Captain Mason."

"Huh"

The communicator hung up, and Mason stood in his room and blinked.

He was a little curious about what would happen next, but he couldn't go back to Gotham to eat melons in the open.

This made Mason's heart tickle like a cat's claw, and after a few seconds he walked out of the room, slipped like a thief to the next room of the bat girl, reached out and knocked on the door, and then twisted the handle and walked in.

Then, he was surprised to see that everyone in the entire K-team was staying here, even the "supernumerary member" Judy would be sitting on the sofa and eating melon seeds.

In front of this pile of people is a projection device that is being debugged by Barbara.

On it, the camera in the Gotham City surveillance system has been turned on, and the old lady and Madame Martha can be seen discussing something in the dark alley on the side of the road.

"Ha, I already knew that you kid wasn't a good bird! Come on! Don't miss this. ”

Holding the popcorn bucket, Zakang grinned and patted the sofa next to him.

There's a seat reserved for Mason.

"Boss, come here!"

The kite man with a glass of red wine urged:

"Everyone doesn't want to miss the first meeting of the old lady bat, the old bat and the little bat, and this is a moment of historic commemoration.

Barbara is remotely taking over the cameras in the Batcave and Wayne Manor, and we might be able to see Batboy crying and throwing himself into Lady Martha's arms and calling for his mother!

This is proper black history. ”

Mason stepped forward and sat down next to Zakon, Catwoman on the left handed him a glass of orange juice, and Zakang on the right grabbed a handful of popcorn and stuffed it into his hand.

Harley in front of her shook her body and leaned back, right next to Mr. K's legs, and she rubbed it like a well-behaved kitten.

Hallie was probably the only one on the scene who wasn't interested in "Wayne's Family Affairs", and she was here tonight purely because Barbara had told her that Mason would definitely come.

She just wants to stay with her dear cutie, and by the way, plan something that can't pass the trial.

"Well, I think you might be disappointed."

Mason looked at the projection screen that was gradually lighting up in front of him, and he whispered:

"Thomas isn't a messy guy, he's not going to meet Batboy tonight. But you're right, this is the third generation of the Wayne family

Oh my God, it's like a miracle that will never happen. ”

"Bruce doesn't need that damn parental voucher anymore."

The second bucket leaning on the side took a sip of apple juice and said faintly:

"That is still expired! It's so vicious. ”

——

"Ahh

The old lady who walked out of the dark alley of Gotham City stood on the side of the road and suddenly sneezed, and the revenge knight in civilian clothes looked left and right, he moved his body very uncomfortably, and always felt as if someone was watching him.

"Didi"

A black luxury car slid gracefully into the side of the road and stopped next to the old lady who was about to wave for a taxi.

Thomas glanced into the driver's seat and saw that his youngest grandson was sitting there driving, while his ex-wife was sitting in the back seat with a mirror touching up her makeup.

"Where did this car come from?"

The old lady asked in an unkind tone, and Damian, who was holding the steering wheel, shrugged his shoulders and said:

"I 'borrowed' it, the Gotham locals are used to it, and of course I know you want me to grow up to be a good boy, so I threw away a box of money in the parking lot to buy him another one.

Get in the car! Thomas. ”

The little madman with a fire of gossip shining in his eyes urged:

"Bruce is waiting for you, let's go, what's there to see in Gotham City, haven't you spent enough of the-like places over there?"

"It's not the same here as we are."

The old lady opened the car door, sat in the co-pilot, and slid into the traffic as the vehicle started, he looked at the lights outside the window, and said with emotion:

"There's no vengeful knight here to slaughter criminals, and Bruce has set himself some kind of bottom line, and he knows better than me what to do to keep the city alive rather than turning it into a cold, vicious tomb."

"Yo, this is boasted before we met?"

Damian pouted unhappily and said:

"I've never seen you compliment me like that."

"Boom"

A bank on the side of the road burst into flames, and in the calm and skilful dodging of the surrounding pedestrians, a group of masked robbers shot into the air and rushed in to rob them.

This scene made the old lady sitting in the car shrug his shoulders, he withdrew his gaze and closed his eyes, and said:

"Well, actually, the difference between the two is not that big, this is still the same Gotham, you are right, Damian, this is a place like a.

That's Batman's fate."

"Stop ahead, little Bruce."

Lady Martha, who was in the back seat, suddenly said:

"Before I can meet my Bruce, I need to go somewhere."

"Crime Alley ahead?"

Damian was stunned for a moment, he glanced at the old lady, and whispered:

"Do you really want to stop there? Are you sure nothing will happen? ”

"Do as your grandmother says, Damien."

The old lady did not open his eyes, he leaned back in his seat, and said:

"We do have to go there, and it's like saying goodbye to the past. and embracing new life. ”

(End of chapter)