When Hank, the chief science officer of the X royal family, said the word "plane", Mason's heart jumped.

He felt that the truth that was about to be revealed here would push things into the worst situation he could imagine.

But at the same time, there is an eerie sense of security.

It's like you've been worrying that something bad is going to happen, and then it does happen at some point, and you yell, "I know."

Thoughts are depressed and relieved at the same time

Under the influence of this strange feeling, Mason turned his gaze back to the two crumbling wrecks of the world in front of him, and after several seconds of silence, he said:

"It was like that from the beginning? Or did the situation suddenly deteriorate? ”

It was a mindless question, but Hank instantly caught what Mason meant, rubbed his chin, pushed his glasses again, and replied with the same rigor as a researcher:

"I can't give you an accurate answer.

While there have been similar theories and studies in the fox's nest, we didn't have any tangible evidence and data to prove it until the third impact.

Perhaps because no one has ever taken such a step forward in the rescue of the planet at the time of the impact, we call it the 'second phase of the impact'.

But I can tell you for sure that this is the first time that two planes like the one in front of me have collided and annihilated each other.

For the first time, the observation instruments we set up detected that the terrifying energy exploded in an instant, and the two dimensional universes were also torn apart in an instant.

That was the most direct cause of the fall of my friend Magneto Supreme, if only the two planets collided with each other under the influence of the impact, they would not be able to destroy the magnetic field protection that he had set with a special frequency that was magnified by a factor of ten.

But if it's the force of the two planes squeezing.

That was not something that individuals could afford, and unfortunately, our experiments did not meet the pre-set fusion requirements, but instead pushed things into a worse situation. ”

"I can probably imagine the desperation."

Mason nodded, and then he asked:

"But I think you must have an answer, at least a theory to explain how this kind of thing happens, and before you say that, I want to summarize my thoughts."

"Well, let's talk about it."

Hank made a "please" gesture.

The two of them stood on a suspended X-shaped platform, rapidly approaching the wreckage of the collapsed world in front of them, and as they advanced, Mason rubbed his brow and said:

"To summarize the truth you told me.

Once we find a way to merge the two planets that are about to collide, or push them apart, or whatever means can guarantee that the two worlds will not collide with each other and annihilate, the planes of the two Earths will collide together.

It's like a preset condition, after the Earth is successfully destroyed in the impact event, the two planes will be fine, but if the Earth is not destroyed in the impact time, then the plane they are in will be destroyed?

Am I right? ”

"It's a very complex model, Mason, but if it's simplified to the point where the average person can understand it, then you're pretty much fine."

Hank nodded and said:

"This also explains why, since the first shock occurred seventeen years ago, there have been cases of cosmic forces quietly 'exiting' in all parallel worlds.

Similar to the three major Galactic Empires in the worldview, the Nova Legion, the Seven Lights Legion, and the Apocalypse Protoss, etc., they may not have detected the impact event, but they just knew the truth before us.

If the mutual destruction of the Earth is a prerequisite for the security of the plane, then of course they will be happy to stay out of it.

However, this does not rule out that there are deeper reasons.

I now have a preliminary conclusion that I have submitted to the fox's nest for discussion, which I call the 'pressure relief valve' theory. ”

He pushed his glasses and raised his arm, simulating the flow of a simple shock event in the optical projection, and in the animation of the projection evolution advancing the two planes close to the collision with the Earth, he pointed to the model and said to Mason:

"At present, one of the major premises recognized by the researchers of the fox nest is that the parallel world system or cosmic system we are in is too old, and it may be experiencing a destruction or a new life with destruction as the appearance.

For example, the Eater of Planets has experienced a change of epoch in the universe.

While there are other theories, this claim has been supported by a lot of data, and on this premise, the entire parallel world system we understand is equivalent to a module running at high speed in an overly old machine.

They have all accumulated all kinds of problems with each other over a long period of time, which I call 'pressure', and in order for the current system to continue to function, the entire parallel world system must have a process of 'removing pressure'.

It's like every time we hit an impact, we detect a clearer and clearer 'cosmic tremor' coming from the depths of the stars.

For the entire universe, this may be just a 'yawn' or 'turnover' action, but for the parallel world plane in which we live, it is not hesitant to be a natural disaster.

And the shock event is the process of 'decompression'. ”

Hank keeps an eye on Mason's demeanor and makes sure he understands everything he says.

He was relieved that Mason had been able to keep up with him, which meant that this new compatriot, who was too young to be too young, did have his own research and opinions on the subject.

So Hank continued:

"While it is not understood why the Earth in the parallel world plane was chosen as the target, every Earth collision represents a collision between two planes at some point in pressure.

Through the smashing process of the collision of the two earths, a rift in the same direction is torn open for the two expanding planes, and while releasing the internal pressure of each other, the two planes on the verge of collision are re-'pushed' through this pressure relief process.

As a result, both planes will lose two planets, but the remaining stars will remain the status quo.

However, if those of us who inhabit Earth want to put an end to this process, we want to save our own world, as Utopia did in the third shock.

We forcibly fused the two worlds that should have collided and shattered, so that the pressure relief process of the two planes was forcibly terminated, and they could not release the various pressures accumulated inside, and finally collided together.

It will trigger extreme results as you can see."

Hank pointed to the sea of stars around him that seemed to be shining, but in fact they were dead and no longer functioning, and he sighed:

"Even the Earth that has been fused together will be crushed by the pressure of the two planes in an instant, and the breach in the two planes will be torn apart into an even more terrifying 'scarred black hole'.

Such a tear at the edge of the plane's existence will directly affect the surface bodies, causing their internal systems to be unbalanced in an instant, and in less than a thousandth of a second, all the astral structures inside them will be thrown out like garbage, and 99% of the life and matter will be annihilated in the process.

It's like the 'singularity' in the Big Bang theory.

The only difference is that such a collision does not bring any new life.

That's my theory.

Most of the conclusions are based on my conjectures based on observational data and phenomena, and our work here is not only to collect the corpses of the two Earths, but also to collect traces of energy generated when the planes collide, which can be used as research materials to be sent to the fox's nest.

But regardless of the outcome, I suspect that the 'World Integration' project will end up with this failure, and I hope that the members of the Council will not accept this outcome."

With their cruel and dark minds, they may accept the price of Earth's demise compared to the instantaneous annihilation of the two planes.

Either one dies or all together. ”

Hank's expression at this time was somewhat lonely, for a scientific researcher, the future of the project he was responsible for was facing death like this, which really made people unhappy.

But Mason focuses on another point.

He frowned, his mind was running at a high speed and was almost grinding out of a spark, and as he and Hank's platform X circled the core of the wreckage of the world for the third time, he suddenly asked:

"There is a blank space in your theory of the 'pressure relief valve', which is the end of the planes that have experienced shock events and then pushed back away.

After sacrificing the earth under their respective systems for a moment of peace, they will continue to decay and eventually go dark and decay, you said, there is a lot of evidence that our cosmic system is too old.

To make an ill-figurative analogy.

The shock event is equal to the painful convulsions before it dies.

So, even at the cost of the destruction of the Earth, the peace of each other's planes won't last long, right? ”

"Well, you're sharp."

Hank rubbed his eyes a little tiredly, and he said in a dumb voice:

"Although there is no evidence, I guess that the last shock occurred when the cosmic system in which we live was completely blown out of the wax.

We don't know if the next era will be born after the reality of our time is completely destroyed, but there is no doubt that what happened then has little to do with who we are now.

However, there is a difference in waiting for death.

It is better to usher in the end in a scene of singing and dancing and joy, or finally indulgence, than to pull an entire plane to struggle as much as we do now.

I guess that's what most of the cosmic life that has insight into the truth is thinking.

Sanos, Darkseid, Heavenly Father, Odin, Supreme Intelligence, Nova Queen, etc., these cosmic-level forces do not intervene in the impact for this reason.

After all, if everything is really going to die, then lying flat is not an unacceptable option.

However, as things stand, if we are not willing to sacrifice our Earth for the temporary tranquility of the plane, if we insist on saving ourselves and pushing the impact to the second stage once again, then it is likely that we will attract their 'interference'. ”

"Well, it makes sense to infer that after all, our self-help will put the entire plane in danger, no one likes to trouble themselves, and we have to obediently go on the road in order for them to die quietly.

Maybe they'll step on our bones and curse after making sure we're killed, why don't they starve to death, but learn from that mantis arm as a car? ”

Mason said with a hint of sarcasm.

Then he looked at Hank and said:

"There's a reason why you're talking to me so much, Hank, tell me, what do you want me to do?"

"I've heard everything you've done before."

Hank looked at Mason, who looked at him, and after a few seconds he said:

"Tony Seven and I are good friends, we've worked together and he has a bad problem with his mouth when he's drunk, so I'm probably the first person in the whole utopia to start getting to know you.

I know that Team K has done some dangerous things that can't be made public, and you haven't given up on your over-the-top style of doing things that is out of step with the times.

This means that you have goals and ideals, and you have skills and strength.

Most importantly, you guys have guts!

Now that you've become one of us, I feel like I can convince myself to give this thing to you. ”

He took out a purple-gold chip from the advanced PDA he was carrying, handed it to Mason, and said:

"All the experimental data of the World Fusion Experiment led by the X Royalty, as well as the fusion theory and equipment blueprint we used in the third impact.

This plan will be terminated in the Fox's Lair, but it will also be carried over in your hands.

Mason Cooper, you are the executor of the Convergence Project. ”

"It's too heavy."

Mason narrowed his eyes, and instead of picking it up immediately, he said to Hank:

"I'm willing to explore the second possibility beyond destruction, but that doesn't mean I'm going to pull my hometown and my base world into the ground ahead of schedule.

You and I both know that another world fusion could usher in the attention of a powerful enemy, and the two worlds I live in are not as powerful as Utopia to the point where you can discuss Thanos and Darkseid in a playful tone.

I'll put it simply.

You're trying to kill me and my world! Hank. ”

"This rebuttal makes no sense."

The Chief Scientific Officer said calmly:

"Even if you don't do this experiment, your world will have no guarantee of surviving the next shock, and besides, I'm not asking for your opinion, Mason."

The originally gentle pupils in his eyes widened at this moment, and a terrifying beastly aura escaped from the weak scientific officer.

Mason finally knew why the swordsman reacted so much when Hank took the initiative to talk just now.

This guy. It's dangerous.

This X royal family really doesn't have a fuel-efficient lamp!

"The X royal family is an authoritarian force, Mason, and we believe that all members of the system must contribute to the common good of the organization.

And you're one of us. ”

Hank handed the chip forward in his hand and said:

"This is the first task that Utopia has assigned you, fellow man. Of course, there is no need to be so pessimistic, and if the worst comes, we will not sit idly by.

When you take responsibility, you naturally have rights.

The enemies you face will also be our enemies, and our power will be your strength. ”

"It's not enough to give me peace of mind."

Mason complained:

"A place where the Skrulls can swagger into the base camp and play the role of the high-level, it is clear that your external deterrent power does not seem to be as strong as you think."

"Ugh"

Mason's overly straightforward rebuttal made Hank, the beast who was stirring up momentum and trying to play a strong villain, suddenly deflated, he touched his nose a little embarrassed, and waved his hand to explain:

"Well, I don't have anything to say about it, but you have to understand that there is a reason for this. Professor Supreme had been injured before, and it was a very serious injury.

It was so serious that we were thinking about whether or not to prepare for his funeral, but we found a cure for him in some of the materials of the Stars Society.

I guess that's also a reason why you've expressed alienation from us, and I don't mean to explain, and we'll apologize for that but we don't regret carrying out that plan.

The Supreme Professor has also given you assurances.

What I'm trying to say is that if you look at this matter the other way around, even the Skrulls and their mysterious masters only dare to sneak into us if the Supreme Professor is injured."

The beast shrugged his shoulders and said:

"It was just a small mistake, and I promise it won't happen again, at least when you need our help, and no one will drop the chain.

When that time comes, we will hit wherever you point!

No ambiguity! ”

"But you don't represent the opinion of all mutant leaders."

Mason Says:

"What if someone refuses to help and uses me and my world as a test subject?"

"Then I'll pinch him to death with my own hands!"

Hank said categorically:

"The death of Supreme Magneto is a tragedy in utopian history that cannot be forgotten, and even to remember the sacrifice of this great man, I will push this experiment to the end!"

Mason stared at him.

After ten seconds of reflection and scrutiny, he reached out and took the purple-gold chip.

He said:

"Well, I believe in you. Last question, Hank, I have a small idea about the squeezing and breaking of the planes, and the fusion of the Earth at the time of impact.

If you use your theory to explain the process by which the plane releases pressure, then perhaps we should think differently, I mean, not as the final solution, but as a means."

Mason rubbed his chin and looked at the wreckage of the world beside him.

He said:

"Two heavy pressures make two dying 'old guys' miserable, but for a 'strong young man' born from the fusion of the forces of both of them, this pressure may not be a big deal.

We'll have to change the name of the project!

It's no longer a good idea to call it 'world fusion', but I think it might be more appropriate to call it 'plane fusion' or 'cosmic fusion'.

To put it more simply! ”

The captain soothed his shoulder, and under Hank's rather curious gaze, he said:

"Let's try to simulate a real 'Big Bang,' or a miniature 'era change.'"

(End of chapter)