bookbashuk Chapter 110 Could the Brotherhood be a terrorist organization?
Chapter 110 Could the Brotherhood be a terrorist organization?
Chapter 110 Could the Brotherhood be a terrorist organization?
The instant Sebastian lost his helmet, Charles's mental power seamlessly took over, instantly invading his consciousness and completely controlling him.
Charles has successfully captured the rare Pokémon—Kuroromon!
"Wearing a helmet without fastening the straps shows a lack of safety awareness."
Du Mu looked at Sebastian, who was motionless as if time had been stopped, and shook his head.
Wearing a helmet is a good habit, but unfortunately, he overlooked something: he didn't install a strap on the helmet, otherwise he wouldn't have taken it off so easily.
"We won!"
Seeing that Sebastian was under Charles's control, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief, and their tense nerves were finally able to relax. Sebastian's abilities were simply too overpowered. If it weren't for Charles, a telepath who could completely counter him, they wouldn't have been a match for him even if they had fought together. If the fight had continued, Logan would probably have been their fate.
Logan: Is there anyone in San0 (°0°) 0 Township who can lend a hand? I'm about to sink to the bottom of the sea!
Charles suddenly frowned and said anxiously, "Sebastian Shaw's resistance is very strong; I can't control him for long."
"Leave it to me!"
Eric pulled a silver coin from his pocket, which floated in his palm.
He had been waiting for this day for a long time. Sebastian had put him in control of the coin, which led to his mother's death and his own suffering. Now was the time for revenge.
Eric did not hesitate. The silver coin trembled slightly, then transformed into a sharp silver beam that shot towards Sebastian's head in an instant!
He acted extremely quickly, as if he were afraid someone else would steal the head.
Under Charles's full control, Sebastian was unable to exert his abilities at all. His body was no different from that of an ordinary person. The coin pierced through his forehead without any resistance and shot out from the back of his head, leaving a trail of blood.
Sebastian's body stiffened, then he collapsed heavily to the ground, lifeless.
As expected of someone who knows how to make a scene, even revenge is done with such a sense of ritual!
At the same time, a system notification sounded in Du Mu's mind.
[Mission 'The Black Emperor's Scheme' completed!]
[Rewards: 5000 EXP, 20 Charles Affinity, 5 Anchor Fragments, 'Flying Broom' Equipment, 'Energy Capsule' Item, 'Bile Bomb' Item]
[Equipment: Flying broom (Boys should sit sideways or with a bicycle seat, otherwise there will be a slightly melancholic feeling)]
[Item: Energy Capsule (Press to release a fully equipped luxury villa, allowing you to feel the warmth of home anytime, anywhere)]
[Item: Bile Bomb (After being thrown, it will attract all nearby enemy units. If it directly hits a target, all enemies will lock onto that target and attack for a short period of time.)]
When Eric killed Sebastian, no one said anything.
Everyone knows that the two have an indelible blood feud, and they would have done the same in their place.
Even Charles, a pacifist by nature, had no grounds to criticize Eric at this moment. Perhaps it was because he had spent so much time with Du Mu that his moral compass seemed to have become more flexible.
Of course, his moral bottom line remains as firm as ever, just like Eric's penchant for showing off—it's something he'll never change in his lifetime.
Du Mu felt it was a bit of a pity.
If Sebastian were to join the Brotherhood, the guild would undoubtedly gain a powerful ally, potentially becoming the second most formidable human nuclear weapon after Charles.
However, he also knew that this was simply impossible.
Du Mu stopped thinking about it, turned around and walked up to Emma, getting straight to the point: "Now that Sebastian is gone, how about we give you another chance? Join our Brotherhood?"
Emma's expression was complicated.
She never expected that the powerful Sebastian would be defeated.
Facing the fraternity members, Emma said helplessly, "Did I have any other choice?"
"Yes, he got beaten up by us and then joined the fraternity."
Emma was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "Alright, I'll join you."
She wasn't particularly saddened by Sebastian's death; their relationship was more of a collaborative partnership with shared goals than a deep emotional bond.
Moreover, she is a pragmatic woman, and now that Sebastian has failed, it is perfectly reasonable for her to choose to align herself with a stronger faction.
Most importantly, Hellfire has offended quite a few forces over the years.
Before, it was alright because Sebastian was there to protect him, but now that Sebastian is gone, those forces might come after him to settle scores, and his fate would be terrible; he might even be turned into a sex slave.
"A wise choice."
Du Mu paraphrased Sebastian's words, adding, "However, given your previous status and position, you can only start as an intern for now. You are not officially a member of the fraternity yet. You will need to go through a probationary period before you can become a full member."
The reason for doing this is that the number of members for the dungeon mission is about to reach the target.
He was unsure whether he would immediately exit the current instance once the task was completed, so he needed to allow some buffer time to delay the instance task's settlement time.
"no problem."
Emma didn't care.
Seeing that world domination was hopeless, she had given up the struggle and chosen to simply lie down.
Seeing Emma join, Du Mu was very satisfied, and then slapped Red Devil and Rapids awake.
Seeing their blank stares, he extended the same invitation directly.
Seeing Sebastian's still-warm body lying to the side, Red Devil and Torrent were speechless with shock.
However, their thoughts were similar to Emma's, and they had no intention of avenging the other party. In order to avoid being purged by various forces in the future, they decisively chose to switch sides, even Red Devil, who had a negative impression of Du Mu.
And so, the members of the Hellfire Club became interns in the Brotherhood.
Looking at the three men who had been untied, Raven said with some concern, "They're Sebastian's men. Aren't you afraid they'll betray us later?"
Du Mu remained calm: "Don't worry, Charles is still here. Just have him give them regular brain checkups."
"If you still think this approach isn't safe enough, have Hank install a few nanobombs in their necks. Just detonate them if they don't obey. A certain suicide squad did it this way; it's guaranteed to work!"
The members of the Hellfire Club were horrified.
Is your brotherhood some kind of evil terrorist organization?
So, you're saying you stopped us because Hellfire is hindering the Brotherhood's world domination?
Just then, Eric suddenly frowned and said in a deep voice, "I sense that the human fleet is adjusting its course and approaching us. Their weapon systems are activating, and they're all aimed at us!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's relaxed nerves tightened again, and they immediately turned to look at the sea.
Sure enough, the two air forces, which had been tensely clashing, suddenly became like buddies, with their turrets rotating in unison and pointing their cannons at their side of the coast.
Upon seeing this, Charles instantly activated his ability, his powerful mental energy sweeping across the sea like radar to discern his intentions.
A moment later, his expression turned extremely grim: "The fleets of both countries have just received orders to prepare for indiscriminate missile bombardment of this area!"
Raven exclaimed angrily, "Are they crazy? Don't they know we're here too?"
Upon seeing this, Agent Mora immediately grabbed a communicator and attempted to contact the fleet commander.
"This is XB70. Coastal threat eliminated! Repeat, Sebastian Shaw eliminated, threat neutralized! Cancel attack immediately!"
However, all she heard on the other end of the communicator was a noisy hissing sound; her emergency calls went unanswered.
Clearly, her voice was deliberately ignored.
"It's no use. The command has been set to the highest priority, overriding all regular communications. In their eyes, we are no longer allies or civilians; we are just targets to be eliminated."
Charles's voice carried a hint of bitterness.
They did everything in their power to stop Sebastian and prevent a nuclear war that could destroy the world, but now they have become the target of the human fleet's joint attack. This betrayal of kindness is truly chilling.
"It's probably another one of those high-ups' shady tactics."
Du Mu seemed unfazed. During the previous battle in New York, the human leadership even planted mushrooms in their own city, completely disregarding the lives of the many superheroes fighting on the front lines and the lives of all the city's inhabitants.
If they're this ruthless to their own people, how much more so to mutants, whom they see as outcasts?
"So what do we do now? Should we retreat?"
El Salvador flapped its wings, ready to flee at any moment.
"Withdraw what?!"
Du Mu pulled her back, grinning, and said, "They've practically offered their faces, wouldn't it be disrespectful not to slap them? This is a good opportunity to show off our fists, otherwise they'll really think we're easy targets!"
"Old Wan, it's time to show off your real skills and give them a real spectacle!"
"no problem!"
Eric's lips curled into a shark-like, amiable smile.
If you're looking to put on a grand show, then you've come to the right person!
Boom! Boom! Boom! A deafening roar suddenly erupted on the sea.
The human fleet unleashed a barrage of cannon fire, and countless missiles streaked across the sky, trailing fiery tails, hurtling towards them like a rain of steel – a truly spectacular sight!
Just as the missile was about to hit the ground, Eric raised his hand and pushed it forward.
During the foggy period, all the incoming shells were eerily suspended in mid-air, as if they had crashed into an invisible wall. The flames at the tails of the shells continued to erupt wildly, but they could no longer advance an inch.
As Eric slowly turned his wrist, the missiles hovering in the air suddenly changed direction and aimed at the human fleet. The next second, all the missiles shot back along their original paths at an even more astonishing speed!
The soldiers of both fleets were completely stunned.
They received orders to launch missiles, but there was no mention of such a formidable presence on the coast!
Why bother fighting at all? Just start preparing your last words!
Amidst cries of despair, the missiles suddenly slowed down and came to a steady stop directly above each warship, warheads pointing downwards, hovering without falling, like the Sword of Damocles looming over the two squadrons.
At that moment, a gentle, unfamiliar voice suddenly rang in their minds.
"Hello, we are the Brotherhood. We have just thwarted Sebastian Shaw's plot and averted a nuclear war."
"Rest assured, we are completely different from Sebastian Shaw."
"We have never wanted to be enemies of humanity; on the contrary, we yearn for peace."
Looking at the swarm of missiles gleaming coldly overhead, the fleet's soldiers couldn't help but swallow hard.
You call this peace?
"We stopped the missiles to avoid unnecessary casualties. We could have retaliated, but we didn't."
"We love peace and will never initiate war, but we are also not afraid of war. We will respond resolutely and thoroughly to any provocation."
"Remember, this is not a warning, but a reminder."
"True peace is not about one-sided concessions, but about coexistence based on mutual respect and clear understanding."
"We are willing to stop now, and we ask you to put away your hostility, but if there is another wave of attacks..."
His voice paused briefly, his composure carrying an undeniable firmness.
"We will no longer retain it, and all relevant parties will bear the consequences."
Rumble!
As soon as the words were spoken, a deafening roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth!
The missile swarm hovering above the ship detonated simultaneously, like a grand fireworks display, with the sky filled with dazzling flames.
Witnessing such a shocking scene, the commanders of the two fleets felt that things were getting serious and quickly contacted their superiors to report.
Upon learning this news, the top officials in the United States were immediately furious!
This is a provocation!
This is absolutely blatant provocation!
They are a world superpower, and a few mere mutants dare to threaten them!
So, in a fit of anger, they decided to lash out!
They now have some understanding of mutants, especially given the abilities Eric and Charles have demonstrated. If they rashly escalate the conflict, the consequences could be disastrous.
Moreover, the other party explicitly stated that all relevant parties would bear all consequences, which obviously included them.
Of course, they weren't afraid, but they felt it wasn't worth it. If they were to sacrifice themselves, it would be a huge loss for the entire United States. They had to keep their lives to continue contributing to America and making it great.
That's right, that's it!
Besides, even if we really want to take action against mutants, we have to wait for the Red Bear Nation to make the first move.
If they fight to the death with the mutants, wouldn't the Red Bear Nation be able to reap the benefits from behind the scenes? That's absolutely unacceptable!
Coincidentally, the leaders of Red Bear Country thought the same thing at the time; they insisted on letting the Americans make the first move.
Thus, an astonishing understanding was formed between the two countries, and the order for the fleet to withdraw was issued.
As for the mutants on the coast...
What mutants? I didn't see any!
While being threatened into retreat would certainly weaken a nation's strategic power, not seeing it is another matter entirely.
"They retreated."
Charles breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the departing fleet.
He really didn't want a fight, but the situation forced him to harden his heart and say those words.
I have to say, this feeling is actually pretty good!
Charles looked at Du Mu: "The few sentences you taught me really work."
"Of course."
Du Mu chuckled.
Of course, there was another major reason why the two fleets withdrew in this way.
[Achievement: Nuclear Peace Messenger (Wearing this title increases the player's influence over the nation)]