Abnormal creatures' communication group

This meant that she had taken on the responsibility of running the kingdom, rather than dealing with it on an emergency basis as before.

Just as the two people looked at each other blankly, a gentle voice broke the deadlock.

"Sorry, I had someone do this. The original intention of building the arena was to use combat and other means to strengthen the mind and resist the plague. That was indeed the case at the beginning, but that old friend, due to close research and obsession with... the power of the void, eventually fell into death. After that, the original purpose of the arena changed."

A beautiful white shadow slowly appeared in front of everyone. It was the White Queen, but her body was not as bloated as before. Instead, it returned to her normal level. After breaking away from the balance of power of the acid water, she finally recovered her appearance as the Pale Mother. After all, she was a god on par with the White King, but compared to the White King, she was more selfless.

After noticing that everyone's eyes were on her, the White Queen did not create any more confusion and spoke faster.

"They became mad, unscrupulous in their pursuit of excitement. They used vast sums of money to harvest the lives of other races, and even their own thoughts were almost infected and assimilated by the Radiance, but they themselves did not realize it. After the plague ended, they woke up and still did not realize their mistakes. Instead, they intensified their efforts to trade death and blood, illegally gathering Geo through this method, and even wanted to use this method to control the flow of Geo in Hallownest."

When she said this, she seemed to remember something interesting and couldn't help laughing out loud before continuing to tell the story.

"The funny thing is, even before they were shut down, they were still broke and couldn't even afford to hire a maintenance bot to fix it."

When she mentioned this, she glanced at the little knight meaningfully, but that glance was so quick that no one reacted, as if nothing had happened.

However, the Knight didn't understand the implication of the other party's words, and faced the bad news of the arena being demolished with a bit of depression. Bumblebee saw his listless look and could only shake his head and provide one or two facts or assumptions.

"If your energy is really too high, you can go find the Mantis Tribe. They are also in a state of excessive energy."

When Bumblebee mentioned the other party, he selectively omitted some things, such as the fact that the other party was holding an important position and was always unwilling to negotiate cooperation with Hallownest, and that they had begun to prepare to dampen the other party's enthusiasm.

Speaking of the three mantises, the little knight also missed them a little. He had been beaten by them in mixed doubles and mixed triples many times before. It was quite difficult at the beginning, but later he figured out the opponent's routines and moves, and it became easy.

When the little knight set off happily, the White Queen briefly cast her sad and distant gaze on Chunchun. She liked this child very much and even felt deep guilt, but she dared not say it. They had already believed in the word "exploitation" to the extreme, and they had no right to ask for forgiveness, so she said nothing, did not mention anything, but silently hid her thoughts in her heart.

As for Chunchun, he also felt guilty. This guilt even forced him not to look the White Queen in the eye, because he was placed with high hopes, but ended up messing everything up. Every time he saw those dilapidated scenes, he felt more guilty, so much so that he dared not mention or say a word about the rare family affection he had.

Guilt, in a sense, is even more extreme than regret.

134 The Prosperous Hallownest

The Mantis Clan's problem was solved quickly. They have always respected warriors. In addition, the return of the former traitorous lord made those respectable female warriors rarely soften their hearts.

In fact, if the Knight had come back a little later, Bumblebee would have had to consider personally going on the field to defeat the opponent through a fair fight.

Although it is effective, it is easy to leave hidden dangers, even though the virtues upheld by the mantis clan are worthy of respect.

However, the establishment of diplomatic relations between countries cannot be based on personal likes and dislikes or self-judgment. Every cooperation should be a cautious game, even if there is no calculated plan.

Just like Bumblebee and Hera, even though they are mother and daughter, there are bound to be conflicts of interest in negotiations between countries. After all, they are responsible for every one of their people, rather than just living freely for themselves.

This is why Bumblebee never mentioned Hera even though she knew that the Knight had the means to resurrect others. As for the White King, a dead White King is more valuable than a living White King. Bumblebee doesn't want this country, which was established with great difficulty, to once again face some political disputes that should not have happened. So she will wait until everything is stabilized before considering the life or death of the White King. However, she doesn't think that ghosts must have the means to resurrect the White King. After all, they are both gods and are essentially the same in a sense.

The White Queen seemed to see the Bumblebee's distress, and gently pulled out a branch to comfort him. She had no prejudice against the child, as they were all suffering the same fate.

The knight had no idea of ​​what was going on over there, or perhaps even if he knew, he wouldn't know where to start and couldn't understand it. He returned to Dirtmouth, the place where it all began.

This place has become prosperous and lively, and the empty rooms are gradually filled with people.

The little knight even saw a few members of the mantis clan walking here in a swaggering manner. Most of the maintenance bugs were carrying bags and tool boxes, walking hurriedly. The village chief was also surrounded by a few young-looking bugs, and they seemed to be chatting about something. There was no longer the desolate look of the past.

There were also some people holding round shields and with two tentacles on their foreheads, who looked very similar to Tissot, patrolling around. It also saw several former Nightmare clansmen who had taken off their masks. Although they occasionally showed a look of hesitation and doubt, in most cases they were filled with sincere smiles.

Green obviously also noticed the former nightmare clansmen among the mixed insects of various shapes and sizes, but he just followed his father and looked at them from afar, without saying a word. The things given to him by the leader were mixed with some of the other party's personal emotions. Until now, he still found it difficult to digest the impact caused, so that when he saw those people, he couldn't help but feel some nostalgia.

You seem to miss them.

The knight held up the sign, and Green nodded without objection.

"Yes, father, I feel a sense of closeness from them. Even though this is not my will, I do not hate or dislike this."

[Aren't you going over there?]

The little knight asked. Its way of expressing emotions was always direct and a bit blunt.

"I feel like I shouldn't have gone over there. I shouldn't have disturbed their peaceful lives. They seem to have forgotten everything. The responsibilities and missions that were forcibly imposed on them disappeared along with Nightmare's death. So what reason do I have to disturb them now? My relationship with that old man isn't exactly good. If those people needed my help, I wouldn't be stingy, but they don't."

After saying the last sentence, he fell silent, not even bothering to look at her, as if he was anxious to draw a line between them.

He just glanced at Green and accurately hit the point with his words. Although it was just a guess, his tone seemed as if he was stating a fact.

"You simply don't want to drag them into this vortex anymore. You're spreading kindness."

Perhaps this is a fact.

After hearing this, Green sneered and retorted.

"It's just that I'm affected by the residual emotions in the power of fire—"

His words stopped abruptly here. It was more like another explanation than a rebuttal. Whatever he said next would only be a pale and powerless cover-up.

So Green immediately shut up, his crimson eyes slowly shifting away from the man. He wasn't sure what the man was planning with those words, but it was probably nothing good. The man looked stern, like an emotionless knight, but that was just the surface.

It simply watched people's reactions without saying anything more. It had no intention of provoking or forcing the other party too much. It simply saw the facts and pointed them out.

The little knight quickly found the direction in the surging insect stream with the help of a compass. By the way, he had previously spent 100 points to upgrade the compass, otherwise it would be too troublesome to find the way in other worlds every time. Even if the upgraded ability did not satisfy him, the cost of only 100 points was not enough to make him feel bad.

Fortunately, the final result did not disappoint it.

[Willful Compass: Upgrading requires 100 points. After upgrading, it will be permanently embedded and does not occupy the amulet slot. It can display the location of yourself and friendly units on any map, mark and lock, and confirm status.]

It was already thinking about upgrading those 1000-level attack amulets after returning from the next mission. After all, the Five Knights had reunited and Lu Ryan had returned. As for the rest, Bumblebee said he would have to observe for some time.

Especially the Soul Master, his overly cruel experiments and crazy ideas made him a nuisance in the early days of the kingdom. Perhaps his research would bring great convenience later, but it would be better for him to die now.

The little knight didn't quite understand what he heard, but that didn't stop him from nodding and quietly eating the candy.

It has now figured out that it cannot steal food that makes obvious noises in front of the bumblebee, such as its favorite original potato chips.

It ended up in the store it used to go to.

There was a familiar figure missing from the store, the bug who often sold things to him, but the knight didn't care because he was not the target of this trip.

The knight's old friend Cornifer, the person he was looking for this time, was not lying in bed and sleeping soundly as usual. Instead, he unfolded a huge scroll and wrote furiously, outlining the rough and regularly arranged lines with just a few strokes.

The other person's expression was so focused that the knight was too embarrassed to use Abyss Scream. He just walked over and poked the person with a wooden sign, and then expressed his meaning in the other person's confused and incredible eyes.

I need a map

135 The Disaster About to Happen to Tony Stark

"Hey, little guy, long time no see."

Cornifer was stunned at first, then he greeted the little knight naturally. As if he noticed that the other party was staring at the drawing he was drawing, he immediately explained with a smile.

"Little guy, this is not a map. Besides, I don't have the map you need. You've already bought all the maps I've ever drawn."

The young knight shook his head, and the words on the sign changed in a magical way. The other party couldn't help but look him up and down, which aroused his curiosity.

[To blank map]

Cornifer was stunned by these words, and before he could react, the words on the sign changed again.

[A lot]

Now the other party almost understood.

"I don't quite understand what you want a blank map for, but I do have one here."

Cornifer said as he went to look for maps on the shelf. He found dozens of blank maps from the messy items, blew the dust off them, and gently placed them on the table.

"Here, little one, they're all here. Take them if you need them. They're ten Geo each."

As soon as the other party put down the things, it took out 100 Geo from its cloak and handed it to the other party. By the way, it took away ten blank maps and put them into the void.

Since the purpose of this trip has been achieved, there is no need for it to stay. The little knight tried hard to wave to the other party and turned to leave.

Just as it turned and left, the familiar rustling sound of paper and pen rubbing against each other began to ring out again.

But Tony Stark, who was in another world, was not so leisurely. He had too much to do and too many things to solve, so he kept his brows furrowed and dared not relax for a moment.

He had been discussing the assembling of the Avengers with Nick Fury for a long time. It wasn't for any other reason, but simply because he was worried about leaving his life in the hands of a group of politicians. But he also didn't want to let the whole operation be commanded by a black-brined egg, as he had only a vague understanding of the ownership of the operation.

So he is trying to use his capital to gain enough initiative for himself.

He really has that ability.

Through breakthroughs in biology, he has mastered methods including regeneration of severed limbs and conquering some major diseases. By using these methods and the cooperation of capital, he has achieved a monopoly in medicine.

Because no one will not be injured, and no one will not bleed. After all, an old-fashioned person like the captain, who is worthy of being recorded in history, will be injured if he should be injured, and will bleed if he should bleed. So in a sense, he is strangling the lifeline of everyone.

Including the Vice President, for the sake of his disabled daughter, he reached an agreement with Tony Stark and made countless concessions privately, in business, and even politically.

But even so, the other party still owed him a favor.

With countless favors combined, and the fact that he had already firmly grasped part of the country's capital, he was already able to compete with the country. Now it was not he who needed the country, but the country that needed him. No one dared to mention the Iron Armor again unless they wanted to force him somewhere else.

Nick Fury chose to give in during the final negotiations and allowed him to intervene in the major events of S.H.I.E.L.D. as long as he could see clearly.

Tony Stark didn't do anything else, except that he became the executive designer of the original aircraft carrier. All the designs that were almost completed were overturned and started over again. Anyway, he was happy to make the money, so Nick Fury let him do it. There was no harm in it, and he couldn't stop him if there was any harm.

This tense atmosphere has also affected the stability of the Avengers to a certain extent. Tony Stark is not so much a part of the team as he is independent of it. His attitude of keeping his word and not following orders has made the captain a little annoyed.

Steve Rogers never had a good impression of soldiers who didn't obey orders. Coincidentally, the only good impression Tony Stark had of him, which was due to his recognition of his heroism, was completely worn away along with his awakening. All that was left was the annoyance caused by his father repeatedly comparing him to the other party.

It’s just that now he doesn’t show his likes and dislikes on his face like before. His willfulness and recklessness are just right, making people uncomfortable but not crossing the bottom line.

This is also one of the reasons why this unstable team of heroes has not completely fallen apart.

In fact, Nick Fury thought that the formation of this heroic team would be delayed for a while, but after Tony Stark learned about the plan, he took the initiative to promote this result, and with the operation of capital power, they no longer had to argue with politicians.

Nick Fury once asked Tony Stark about this matter, why?

After all, the other party has always been an individual hero. In fact, all heroes have this problem to a greater or lesser extent: they are unwilling to obey discipline, easily become arrogant, and it is difficult to reach a consensus.

This is probably why 80% of this actual group of heroes are agents. Except for Tony Stark, who is a complete exception, even Captain America is within the system.

And Tony Stark gave an answer that Nick Fury did not expect.

"No one can fight completely alone. It's unrealistic and has too many loopholes, because no one is perfect."

When he heard this answer, Nick Fury stared at Tony Stark with his only remaining eye for an unknown amount of time. Only when Tony Stark became visibly irritated did he slowly turn his gaze away.

"That's not like you."

And then there was no next sentence.

The other party had indeed changed a lot, so much so that Nick Fury could no longer explain it. He keenly sensed that the root of the other party's change was those strange-looking people he brought with him that day, but there was no way to investigate the appearance of those people, and there were no clues. It was as if they appeared out of thin air, and disappeared out of thin air after finishing everything. It was as if they came here specifically to solve something?

Apart from those few days, the only thing worth noting is Tony Stark's escape from the desert, especially since the same thing happened twice, with large-scale signal failures and even satellites unable to monitor.

Aliens? He had some uncertain thoughts. Nick Fury didn't want to make a fuss by calling Captain Marvel back when the other party was still being friendly. Moreover, he had an inexplicable intuition that even if he called the other party back, it would be useless. He wouldn't be able to find out the existence of those people.

Tony Stark didn't know about these little thoughts, and even if he knew, he wouldn't take them to heart. He took the Originium crystal that was unique to the doctor and observed it slowly. Until now, he still had no solution to the disease over there. The best research he found was just some relief drugs, which he finally packed and sent to the doctor.

He planned to ask the other party for more information. He still didn't want to rely on the system unless it was necessary. Besides, the points he had were not enough to extend a new branch in biology.

But living people should not pay for his arrogance. The sooner the antidote is developed, the sooner they can be relieved. So he plans to pile up the points as soon as he has enough, and he will pile them up until there is a result.

136 What is a capitalist?

The shrill alarm sounded suddenly.

Tony Stark, who had fallen asleep on the laboratory table, was immediately awakened.

He was gasping for breath, and with sweat pouring from his forehead, he casually tidied up his messy hair with one hand and covered his face with his hands. The dark circles under his eyes could not be concealed. He remained in this dazed state for about a few minutes before he came to his senses.

"Jarvis, report the situation."

Tony Stark yelled as he stood up from his chair, yawning as he walked out. He took off his lab coat and threw it into the disinfectant very carefully. He also went to a sterile environment for a comprehensive disinfection.

Jarvis responded in a calm tone. If it weren't for some faint electronic sound effects mixed in, the other party's voice would be completely indistinguishable from that of an ordinary person.

"An unknown energy source has entered the country. After analogical analysis, there's a 60% chance it's the same energy source as Asgard, and the remaining 40% is a never-before-seen energy source."

Tony Stark walked out of the sterile environment looking brand new. Special fluid-like pure black particles attached to his hands, materializing piece by piece from the inside out, and soon turned into a brand new black suit.

Just as he walked towards the table, a black bottle slowly emerged from the table. Inside was frozen milk. He picked up the bottle smoothly and drank it all, then couldn't help frowning.

"Jarvis, why is it milk?"

After saying this, he casually placed the bottle on the table, and the bottle merged into the table like fluid, disappearing without a trace.

"I'm sorry, sir, it's for your health."

Tony Stark shrugged. He'd built a system himself, so what could he possibly do to it? He quickly brushed the matter aside and continued with his arrangements in an orderly manner.