Mason saw the man who had declared that he was going to take him away.

But in fact, there is not a face in the light, not so much a pretending to be a ghost, but more like a person standing in the light, only because the light is too dazzling, so that there is only the outline in front of him.

The captain didn't shoot at the first time, he turned his head to look to the side.

Black Strange was still using magic to repair his damage, while Frog waited for Mason to finish his speech at the "funeral" of the Stars with the Log Book in hand, and Perfect Ultron pulled out a wine glass and a bottle of crude oil further away, apparently intending to mix a cocktail he had enjoyed so much.

These three bosses are exceptional forces that Mason knows and has a relatively close relationship with, and if even they are not aware of what is happening in front of him, it means that Mason may have encountered the most troublesome "supernatural event" in history.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to hurt you."

The man in the light explained softly:

"I just changed the speed of time, and this overly broken timeline is no longer flowing around you at the same speed as they are around them, which causes them to temporarily lose their perception of you.

No matter how long we're here to talk, it's just a moment of the past for your friends that doesn't deserve attention. ”

"It sounds really simple, but I don't think it's something that can be done casually."

Mason half-incredulously inserted the Destiny pistol back into his waist, and he complained:

"Like every physics teacher who boasts in class that he can build a nuclear bomb by hand as long as he is given raw materials, it is one thing to know it, and it is another thing to be able to do it.

So I dare to ask, who is stronger, you or the invincible Uncle Swallow? ”

"It depends on which Star Swallower."

The man in the light shrugged his shoulders, still in a gentle tone, and joked:

"But I don't think I can fight with him, because my daughter and I are good friends. Okay, don't ask these weird questions, if you're interested in our stories, you'll have plenty of time to flip through the books when you get back.

I'm just asking you, as usual, if you want to leave here at this time?

We have assessed that what you have done in this era has exceeded the minimum value that affects the epoch change, because of the efforts and arrangements you made in the early stage, even if you leave at this time now, the outcome of the epoch change will not change significantly.

The fusion project will come to an end, a healthy universe will be born after the 'final source' is formed, and the new world you have hoped for will eventually arrive, and it will be created by you.

To be honest, when we brought you in, we really didn't expect you to do this tricky job so beautifully in such a short period of time. ”

"You threw that damn bottle?"

Mason's tone became unkind, but the man in front of him immediately waved his hand and explained:

"No, it's not me, I rarely drink alcohol, and drinks that make people lose their self-control are a taboo for me. I just fished you out of the vanity, and someone else really sent you.

You don't know him, but you've dealt with him many times, every time you complain about that nasty and terrible description of the item.

I knew it was a bad idea to set up item descriptions for real-time feedback! ”

"Ha, it turned out to be the second force."

Mason snorted, looked up and down at the silhouette in front of him, and said:

"So you're a part of it, right? Those who are occasionally very serious in those instructions are you sending barrages? ”

"That's just me on duty."

The man in the light sighed and said:

"You're not the only one we've sent into different worlds, and you're not the only one who needs attention, although you're one of the best in this group of newcomers.

Oh, and just in case you're going to have to ask more questions about this, I can tell you straight out that I made the original blueprint for the 'Goldfinger 2.0' you use.

The 'second force' in your mouth is the first batch of trialists, and he has given me some valuable advice.

You're currently using the official version of the 'Manufacturing Module', and I'll need you to give me a trial report to make the third improvement when you go back.

But I think it's probably up to you, so you can submit the report directly to yourself.

Also, don't complain about me in your heart anymore.

Those swear words in my heart just now are really ugly, you should understand, for people like us, mind reading is just a basic ability, right? ”

"And you want me to continue asking questions?"

Mason's eyes widened and he said:

"You know what is in my heart, can't you just say it all at once? Why do you have to pursue such a strange sense of ritual in such a strange place! ”

"Two reasons!"

The man stretched out two fingers and shook them, and said:

"Number one, I don't have much time to stay here.

You should have learned from other sources that your system is blocked, but not for pleasure or any other reason, but for protection.

Your universe has been a 'sick seedling' since its birth, and there are many people out there who are concerned about the direction of this universe and are trying to cure it.

You can understand that your universe is already lying in an ICU, and a large group of attending doctors are discussing how to save you, and I am one of them.

You're the 'cure' we offer to those guys."

I was supposed not to meet with you until you had officially completed your journey, and now this wave of conversation is a 'smuggling', and I can't be caught by them lest I get caught."

Second, I'm just saying that you're interfering with the future of this universe to the point where you can change its course, not that you're going to leave me now.

If you've ever played a video game, you should understand that.

It's like an open-world game, and now you've done the main quest, you can choose to turn off your computer and rest, or you can continue to finish the side quests you left aside, or download a DLC to play.

It's just that I want to remind you, Mason, not to forget who you are.

You are a soul from the outside world, and you are not the 'outside world' in the ordinary sense, so you have to stay away from this system at the time of the epoch change, lest your 'anomalous data' interfere with the iterative process of this universe. ”

The man of the light said very earnestly and seriously:

"If you insist on staying here at that time, there will be two consequences, the milder one is that you will be erased from your 'hometown breath', completely assimilated into a member of this cosmic system, and lose all uniqueness and truly integrate into this world.

And the more serious one."

"I know, it can cause the change program to fail or go wrong."

Mason tilted his head and said:

"I'm an engineer and I know a bit about data theory, and I can understand your warning. Black Strange had told me before that was the reason he didn't see me in the future vision? ”

"Hmm."

The man in the light nodded and said:

"It's just that you need to stay away at that moment, and then you can come back and enjoy a long life with your friends in the next era.

In the words you are familiar with, it is feasible and acceptable to use this as your 'base world' or 'base universe'.

So, your answer is? ”

"Of course, I'll stay here until the end!"

Without the slightest hesitation, the captain made a decision, he raised his head and said:

"I don't feel at ease if I don't see the integration plan to the end, and it's my responsibility and obligation to do things from the beginning to the end.

I decided that there would be punishment for bad deeds, and that there were so many culprits at large that I had to deal with them before the change of epochs happened.

Let the ashes of the old era drift away in the dark sea of stars, and don't bring it into the next new era to pollute the environment.

My mercy is not reserved for them!

I'm sure of that. ”

"Well, this answer is unsurprising, it seems that I came in vain."

The man in the light nodded, but instead of being annoyed by Mason's choice, he took a step back very gently, and said to Mason:

"Then we'll see you later, Mason Cooper.

I'm not sure if I'll be the one who will pick you up then, and considering that others may not be as talkative as I am, I'll have to leave you a key in advance. ”

He lifted his finger and let a cloud of light float in front of Mason, and in the beating of light and shadow, a crystal clear key hung over the captain's palm.

He said:

"When you're done with what you're supposed to do, put the key in the lock hole and you'll be back in our secret base. Friendly reminder, don't get into conflict with other people.

You're the first non-combatant among us, after all, and you probably won't be able to handle those guys. ”

"You've been mentioning 'us.'"

Mason asked:

"So it's an organization, right? Sounds amazing. ”

"Yes, you'll see eventually."

The man in the light waved goodbye to Mason and said:

"But let's reveal the secret after your story is really over, I helped you modify the door and make it a 'fool mode', and now you can control it with your own mind.

By the way, it helps you locate its cast coordinates in the minds of every Star Society, it's a one-time spell that will automatically disappear after you complete your declaration.

Well, that's all for now

Actually, you have the potential to become a top spellcaster, Mason, and if you had been learning magic with Zak Kang or Xiao Zha at the beginning of your journey, you could easily do all of this now.

I'm not afraid of your jokes, when I caught you in the Void, I made a bet with others that you would become a glorious spellcaster.

Just like me.

But it's not bad to be a craftsman, at least I don't need to spend time worrying about those cumbersome logistics in the future.

Come as soon as possible, there's work here for you. ”

"You make me more and more pessimistic about my future career."

Mason's elongated, expressionless voice said:

"Shouldn't we talk about salary first? How do I feel like you guys who seem to be very tall are actually trying to prostitute me for nothing? ”

"Hehe, you're so humorous."

The man in the light smiled, and then disappeared into the dancing light.

The whole time, Mason didn't see the face hidden in the light, but he had a good impression of this guy, at least much better than that nasty bastard who didn't leave his lower body for three sentences.

As soon as the guy left, the flow of time around Mason returned to normal.

"What are you doing in a daze?"

The black strange next to him asked:

"Why do you have that weird look like you've seen a ghost? We're all waiting for you to make your declaration to end this terrible day. ”

"I'll tell you the truth, I just really got the hell, but saying it might hurt your self-esteem, so I decided not to say it."

Mason rolled his eyes and glanced at his watch, less than a second had passed.

He was very suspicious that the guy just now had definitely suspended time, and even a spellcaster of the level of Black Strange didn't notice the change in time, it seemed that the strength of those guys who sent him over was indeed unimaginably strong.

This is at least a skeleton-level boss, right?

Mason retracted his thoughts, put the crystal key in his hand in his pocket, and reached out again to place it on the body of the World Gate, this time feeling was completely different from before.

The complex magic that obscured his vision seemed to be reduced to a principle that he could understand in an instant, and the various functions of the door were listed in an orderly manner as if they were programmed, and the item labels that had never been refreshed were also displayed in front of Mason's eyes:

World Gate 001 Seal

Qualities: Engineering/Alchemy/Inscription/Enchantment/Forged Cosmic Artifact, Immortal Relic

Traits: Dimensional Seal, Unique, Imperishable, Projection of the Worlds

Effect:

One. Seals:

The item exists as a blockade node of a plane seal, bound to the existence of the sealed plane, and is considered indestructible until the plane is destroyed or naturally extinct.

With the item closed, all forces and concepts in the target plane are unable to relate to other worlds, and are considered non-existent in biological cognition.

Prompt!

The seal is currently intact, but there is a loophole in the seal itself, and a natural path that existed when the plane was born in the quantum microscopic dimension has been discovered and used, resulting in a decrease in the effectiveness of the seal.

Administrator Mason Cooper is asked to deal with it as soon as possible before the situation gets out of hand.

Two. Projection Gate:

Under the authority of the administrator, the item can be made into a subordinate node to bind to different plane coordinates, specify the projection gate management core, and allow those who meet the conditions to use the lower projection gate to travel through the realms.

There is no limit to the number of subordinate nodes, and the conditions of use are determined by the keeper of the World Gate.

At present, the number of projection gates of the lower nodes is: 34597.

At present, the core location of the projection gate management is: Star Castle.

Currently, the conditions for the use of the Projection Gate are: members of the [Stars Society] and those who have concluded a soul contract. (This condition has been invalidated by the death of the contractor.) ）

Prompt!

Managers can cancel all currently existing projection gates by deactivating the management core and closing the feature.

Three. Extraterritorial connection points:

[Name EXPUNGED] created a temporary space-time coordinate for this item, which can be opened by using a specific key, causing the World Gate Administrator to leave the universe system and go to the higher universe.

Warn!

The feature can only be used once and only allows Custodian Mason Cooper to pass through.

Maker: Foxnest/Mephisto, a member of the Hope Council

Item Description: Don't be deceived by that guy in [Name EXPUNGED], you little idiot, the reason why he will run over to find you is not to pick you up, and those reasons to convince you are also made up on the spot.

It's just that the Goldfinger he wrote couldn't parse the specific information of this unlucky thing that was closely related to the fate of the universe and was endowed with a high symbolism, so he had to improvise and make a "patch" to show his omnipotence and cover up the fatal and clumsy bug of the "Goldfinger 2.0" he made.

Anyway, that guy isn't a nice guy, he's the most vain of us!

Don't listen to him, especially the ones he slanders me, I'm the best! I'm the kindest of our bunch of scoundrels, a good friend to everybody.

"Hey, I'm a ghost if I believe you, you bastard who doesn't apologize for breaking people's heads by littering!"

The captain cursed, and then activated the consciousness transfer.

In the next moment, his projection flickered in the hearts of every member of the Star Society, and no matter what they were doing at the moment, everyone stopped what they were doing.

They realized that something was going to happen that was close to them.

They realized that the miracle man who had just executed Mephisto and given freedom to everyone was about to convey his will, and everyone fell silent.

The whole group fell silent.

Just to listen to Mason Cooper.

(End of chapter)