Norman Osborn.

An outstanding businessman, a twisted genius, an inadequate but not bad father, and a highly successful super villain.

Even before the apocalypse, he was one of Spider-Man's and New York City's most troublesome enemies.

According to the story that the old Spider just shared with Tub and Barbara, the Green Goblin in this world is very famous.

In the Avengers' great split event several years ago, it was the Green Goblin who single-handedly destroyed the reconstruction of the post-war S.H.I.E.L.D. and formed an organization called the Thunder Hammer Bureau with official support.

It is said that for a period of time, this guy even prepared to run for president.

So, even if the apocalypse did not suddenly arrive, the superheroes of this world were destined to endure a difficult time after the villains took power.

This is also one of the reasons why this world with powerful superheroes appeared vulnerable during the invasion of the Star Union and the Cleansers.

Even before the invaders arrived, the heroes of this world had already been divided and engaged in internal conflicts for a long time. Now it can be determined that this early division was caused by the Star Union's manipulation. In Mason's review of the entire invasion process, it must be said that those bastards really chose a perfect timing.

They almost knocked down the superheroes who couldn't unite quickly.

And among them, the Green Goblin played a vital role.

But unlike the Sandman, who had the good fortune of being picked up by the battle master swordsman and wholeheartedly joined the Star Union, Norman Osborn, up to now, is still only a "partner" of the Star Union.

He is not a member of this organization and always retains the right to choose.

This fully shows that he has not lost his sanity.

And it is such a person...

Who just told Mason a moment ago that he has formed a secret group with those superheroes who have been ordered to join the Star Union, aiming to overthrow the current order of the Star Union.

From the looks of it, he seems to be one of the leaders of this small group.

This matter sounds absurd, and upon careful consideration, it is indeed very absurd.

But for Mason, it is not difficult to understand the theory of "rebirth through possession" that the Green Goblin just mentioned.

"So, you guys are like parasites. While the Star Union invades you, you also extend your tentacles and infiltrate them, completing some kind of strange 'symbiosis,'" Mason said with a frown on the beach at night.

"Assuming what you said is true, I guess your purpose in doing this is to obtain important information and intelligence, at least to find out the truth behind the so-called 'apocalypse.' So here's the question."

Mason stared at the Green Goblin and said, "If you want to persuade me to make a decision here to help my superiors, then give me some solid evidence. What is the truth behind the apocalypse?

I won't hide it from you, I have been investigating.

But everyone I've encountered has been secretive and unwilling to say much, just telling me to see with my own eyes. You wouldn't be the same, would you?"

"Are you sure you want to talk about this now?"

The Green Goblin glanced at the distant sea. On an island under the dark night, the lights were already on, and a large number of strange aircraft were flying towards this side...

It was the Cleansers Legion stationed in this world.

Perhaps in less than ten minutes, they would arrive at the burning Osborn Tower and take control of the chaotic situation.

"We still have choices."

Mason didn't care about the Cleansers Legion's deployment.

He took out an official execution order from the Star Union from his pocket and tossed it up and down, saying, "With this thing, what we are doing tonight is an 'official operation.' No matter how fierce the Cleansers are, they won't do anything to us. As for you, you can continue to cooperate with them as if nothing happened.

So you see, we still have plenty of time.

If you speak quickly enough, we might even be able to arrange a small 'ambush' for them. I won't hide it from you, one of my team members is helping us build a 'great army.'

Although they are not very useful, if we fight with all our might, we can still buy some time."

"The 'Underground People' created by Conners?"

The Green Goblin immediately understood Mason's plan. He snorted and said, "Just a group of ragtag people."

"But we also have a 'big nuclear bomb' in our hands."

Conners blew out a smoke ring, stood on Mason's left side, and said coldly, "A super demon that can be dismantled with one hand... So I advise you to be honest, old man! Now you are the one begging us."

"Do you want to say it or not?"

Catwoman on Mason's right side yawned and mocked with crossed arms, "Or is this cunning old man just fooling us? If you really have a resistance army, why did Dr. Otto leave your city and choose to go into hiding underground?"

"Would you put all your eggs in one basket?"

Old Norman retorted, "Doesn't the fact that the old hippie appeared tonight to help you and me fight against each other prove that my arrangement is correct? If I unfortunately die, those 'compatriots' who are wandering outside will not lose their 'way home' all at once.

Otto!

Are you listening, right?

Do you really think I didn't notice the secret doors in the mechanical devices you left in Osborn Tower? Or do you think you are smarter than me?"

"Mason, Norman's words do make some sense."

Dr. Otto's voice sounded in the communication, and his tone was serious."Tonight's operation went a bit too smoothly. Now that I think about it, the data confrontation I had with Barbara and Norman earlier might have been a staged play.

He conceded willingly."

"Get to the point."

Mason nodded, then continued to stare at the old Green Goblin, demanding:

"Give me some 'sweetener' to help me make a decision, OK?"

"Alright, you cunning little devil."

The old Green Goblin hesitated for a moment, then said:

"The so-called 'Impact' is an imminent disaster that will strike most of the parallel worlds in the multiverse simultaneously. The doomsday invasion that occurred in our world over three years ago was a precursor to the 'Second Impact'.

The result of that impact was the permanent destruction of 3523 parallel Earths.

Including our world, the Star Council and its superior organization relocated 'refugees' from over a thousand worlds during the Second Impact. Two-thirds of the members in their current 3000 pioneer teams appeared after the aftermath of the Second Impact...

In fact, I suspect that was the original intention of the Star Council's establishment.

And now, the 'Third Impact' is imminent, it will occur within half a month to a month. This is the information my people found directly from the Star Council's database."

Old Norman paused, giving the members of Team K a moment to digest this information.

Then he continued:

"Of all the pioneers we've sent out, the Black Widow's team has climbed the fastest. She has already begun the process of applying for promotion to the A-level Twelve-Person Council.

She has been to the depths of the Star Castle Library and has seen a lot of information.

No matter what your organization has evolved into now, and what means they use to exploit and squeeze various parallel worlds, they did indeed establish it for the purpose of salvation at the beginning.

Unfortunately, the records about that matter have been erased, and no one knows the real reason that prompted its establishment.

According to the information our people have gathered from the Star Council, the first impact was seventeen years ago, and the second impact was three years ago.

The scale of the third impact will be even larger.

But that's not the only bad news.

Because even after surviving the third impact, there will be a fourth, a fifth... until the entire multiverse's parallel world system is completely destroyed.

It's accelerating.

The doomsday is accelerating, and we really don't have much time left.

Otherwise, I wouldn't take such a risk to establish contact with you and the people behind you. Now, facing this bad news, do you have anything to say?"

"Please forgive me, my brain is still processing this truth, I don't have any unique thoughts to tell you at the moment."

Mason rubbed his forehead and said:

"So, what are the specific manifestations of these impact events?"

"I don't know."

The Green Goblin waved his hand decisively and said:

"It's not that I won't tell you, it's that I really don't know. During the second impact, the Star Council used some kind of device to shield the entire planet's observation.

All I know is that we survived.

But according to my satellite observation of the world at that time, there was a large-scale meteorite fall, and traces of minerals from other worlds were found in those meteorites.

So I guess, it's a cruel 'either-or'.

Because of our survival, another world was destroyed."

"It sounds like a balance."

Conners frowned, puffing on his cigarette one by one and said:

"To maintain balance, certain sacrifices must be made. It's indeed a wicked style that fits the Star Council's way of doing things."

"No!"

Catwoman shook her head and said:

"If the so-called 'Second Impact' happened more than three years ago, why didn't we feel anything in our world? Batman was in Gotham all the time and never left.

He couldn't possibly miss such a world-class event."

"Because you 'skipped' it."

The Green Goblin said gloomily:

"And you skipped it twice in a row. It seems that your world is really lucky. Of course, there is another possibility. Some of our insiders in the research institutions have leaked a message.

In fact, the Star Council and their superior organizations don't have a specific conclusion about the 'Doomsday Impact' research. Some of them have speculated that this kind of impact will first cover the lower worlds, and then gradually spread upwards...

It's like a... well, a cruel gladiator fight.

First, the small fries warm up and heat up the atmosphere, and then the truly fierce fighters join the increasingly bloody fight. But looking at you, I know you can't escape this time.

I guess, the strong ones in your world are already busy, right?"

"Hmm."

Mason nodded.

He glanced at the Green Goblin, then called into the communicator:

"Jack! Is your negotiation going smoothly? We might need our allies to step in."

"Hold on, still negotiating."

Captain Jack's voice came from the communicator, he said:

"The leaders of the Underworld people have made excessive demands, but they gave Dr. Conners face and didn't swallow me on the spot, there's still room for negotiation.

I need some time."

"There's no time left for you."

Mason glanced at the increasing number of flying vehicles rising from the sea, he said:

"You have at most twenty minutes. You must get to Osborne Tower or it will be too late."

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Captain Jack was silent for a moment, and a few seconds later, he said:

"I'll try my best."

Mason's move made the Green Goblin smile.

He knew that the captain of Team K had made a difficult decision, but when he was about to leave with Harry Osborne's bio-pod, Mason stopped him.

"You're going against them, but what about your son?"

Mason said:

"He was dragged out of the time stream by the Star Society. Once they discover your rebellion, you will lose him again."

"So why do you think I found the people behind you?"

The Green Goblin smiled strangely and looked at his sleeping son in the bio-pod, saying:

"If they really want to do something, to harness our power, they have to pay a 'deposit', don't they?"

"The third impact is coming. Are you sure you want to change sides at this time?"

Mason said:

"Without the protection of the Star Society, this world will be doomed, right?"

"Look around you, Mason."

Norman pointed to the distant ruined city that was still covered in dust from the recent shock. He said in a low voice:

"What's the difference between the current state of this world and being dead? Besides, don't you still have yourselves? Since I am 'selling myself,' I naturally want to sell at a good price.

If I were to hand over the hidden power that we, the survivors of the apocalypse, paid the price of the whole world to build, you should at least offer some compensation, right?

This is a gamble.

I bet that you rebels have a way to protect this world.

If I lose the bet.

It can only mean that my judgment is terrible."

The Green Goblin put on his mechanical battle helmet again and said:

"Let me remind you one last time. Show no mercy when facing the Cleansers!

Those guys have been modified to erase all emotions and turned into walking biochemical beasts with all sorts of enhancers. Being kind to them is being cruel to yourself.

The forces stationed here are just a low-level legion. It's not difficult to deal with them as long as you are determined. The only trouble is their battle mothership, which can wipe out Osborne Tower in a matter of minutes."

After saying that, he glanced at Peter Parker who was still standing in place and said coldly:

"As for you, Peter, it's time for you to make your own choice after wasting so much time. Will you continue to hide underground and live a miserable life?

Or will you dedicate your blood to your already dead world?"

The Green Goblin, who had thrown a few words, disappeared into the night sky, leaving Team K whispering and discussing.

"This truth is too explosive. I need some time to calm down."

Barbara Gordon, who had been listening to the whole process, complained through the communication:

"I thought this was just a simple task of fighting evil, but why did it turn into such a spy-like twist? And by the way, do you really believe everything that old Norman said?

I always feel like he didn't reveal the whole truth."

"He definitely held back some information."

Zack, blowing smoke rings, glanced at Mason and said:

"I now suspect that he exaggerated the abilities of his 'rebel army'. If the Sandman is really useless in his eyes, he wouldn't have spent so many resources training the Six-Headed Snake Squad.

I think this old guy still has some cards up his sleeve.

But definitely not many.

He is not only revealing his position at this time, but also seeking help...

Yes!

He hopes to cling to the organization where Mr. Hunter is!"

"And I doubt his control over those superheroes he put into the Star Society."

Catwoman rubbed her eyes and said:

"The people with conscience in this world died in the apocalypse invasion. No matter how these survivors try to justify their actions, betrayal is betrayal.

Can you expect those who gave up their own world and let the invaders trample on it at the last moment to have any loyalty?

The Star Society has many means to win over those refugees.

But I also know that our little Mason is a kind guy who can't stand seeing others suffer. It's impossible for you to let this world continue to be exploited by the Cleansers.

In fact, I think whether there is the Green Goblin's matter or not, you have to fight against the Cleansers. Otherwise, you wouldn't have sent Jack to negotiate for reinforcements.

You have been planning this battle all along."

"We should definitely help them!"

Bucket, who had been silent all along, said in a short tone:

"No matter how much power they have, they are always a help. As long as they are against the Star Society, they are our allies."

"I think so too!"

Spider-Man loaded his kinetic submachine gun while speaking to Mason:

"Boss, bringing them back will make Mr. Hunter value you more. Didn't you say you want to show our worth? This is a good opportunity!"

Mason nodded but didn't speak immediately. Instead, he turned his head to look at the silent Mrs. Elizabeth and Angelina, and said:

"What are your thoughts?"

"Huh? Do you really need to ask for the opinions of us servant soldiers in such a big matter?"

Barbara, who didn't know where she found a bottle of wine, took a sip. Although she said she didn't care, she still shrugged and answered when Mason asked for her opinion:

"I don't have any thoughts, but if you need advice, I'll tell you to help them!

Pirates understand this.

If you refuse every absolute trap cooperation proposed by every malicious person when you encounter trouble at sea, you will soon become a loner.

In this line of work, it's all about taking risks."

"Yes."

Mrs. Elizabeth hugged her arms and looked at the deep sea.

She didn't know what she was thinking and said without turning her head:

"I don't have any thoughts."In the end, it's all about who has better skills. Mason, I have some confidence in your intelligence. At your age, I didn't have as many tricks up my sleeve. Don't be afraid of them. Even if the sky falls, we still have Mr. Hunter to rely on. Let's do it!"

"Since you all say so... then let's do it!"

Mason took a deep breath, reached out to touch the hat of the branch that was already excited to scream when he heard about killing the Purifier, and looked at his team members, saying:

"We will fight against the Purifier tonight and test their strength. Even if we get caught by the Justice League after we go back, having some valuable assets on hand will make negotiations easier.

Jack!

I know you've been eavesdropping!

Hurry up and bring some people over. Otherwise, even if we throw in this small number of people, it won't make a splash. Oh, and don't forget to invite our Demon Knight.

We urgently need some justice here."