amaotonovel Chapter 3600 Edge of Tomorrow (46)
Chapter 3600 Edge of Tomorrow (46)
Chapter 3600 Edge of Tomorrow (Forty-Six)
Brainiac was somewhat surprised by this result because it was actually illogical and counterintuitive.
Aliens are dangerous. Any rational human being should realize this. To put it bluntly, silicon-based life and carbon-based life are completely different. They are definitely not the same. They are either strangers or mortal enemies.
But why would humans choose between their fellow beings and another being with a completely different life form from their own?
According to normal logic, shouldn't it be that our fellow human beings, even if they have various problems, are always better than the existence of other life forms?
But no, that’s not the way humans think. Their logic is that they would rather cooperate with evil AI than allow their fellow humans to go any further.
It was the first time that Brainiac realized how maliciously the human race could harbor toward its own kind.
"You are unknown to them, and even if they think they know you, they only know a small part of you. They know this very well," Schiller said.
“But if they don’t know me, they shouldn’t choose me.”
"They don't know you, but they know themselves. They know Amanda better than you do. If you get promoted, they may not have any problems; if Amanda gets promoted, they will definitely have problems."
"They think their fellow men are more evil than I am?"
"It's not a feeling, it's a fact," Schiller said. "Whether it's Amanda or Congress, they may not be very harsh on you, but when they deal with each other, they are definitely a hundred times more cruel than you can imagine."
“It’s very strange,” Brainiac said. “It’s not a model that a civilization can thrive in.”
"But that's how humans are. The deep malice they inflict on their fellow humans makes them prefer outsiders and bystanders like you when they make a choice. Otherwise, they might really end up like what has been recorded countless times in history."
"Do they think I wouldn't do it?"
"You won't for now. That's enough. Or even if you do, your goal is destruction, which means it will happen quickly. And if it were left to humans, the process would be quite tragic."
Brainiac was silent. He chose to negotiate with Congress. The terms they offered were incredibly generous. If he accepted, perhaps he could really rule the Earth completely.
On the other hand, Amanda's pride did not last long - she soon heard the news that the federal government had chosen Brainiac.
"Assholes! Assholes!! How dare they!!!" Amanda roared in the office again. The task force members next to her remained silent and said nothing.
In order not to offend their boss, they left one after another. Only Pamela chose to stay.
“I know this whole thing seems a little ridiculous,” she said, sitting at Amanda’s desk. “They would rather choose an evil AI than you…”
"Shut up!" Amanda yelled.
"Sorry. I just have a suggestion. If you don't want to hear it, forget it." Pamela said, fiddling with her fingers.
Amanda stayed there for a long time before she said, "What do you want to say?"
"It's a done deal. The federation sold out humanity's interests to Brainiac, letting him go to deal with you, which is equivalent to dealing with us. The conflict between us and Brainiac is irreconcilable."
"The biggest problem now is that we may not be able to defeat Brainiac," Pamela said worriedly. "Our abilities are not unlimited, but the robots he created are endless. The more we show our power, the more people will think we are a threat, and Brainiac will be turned into a superhero. This is not acceptable."
"So what are you going to do?" Amanda asked unhappily, sitting down in a chair.
"To deal with Brainiac, we can't fight him on Earth. On the one hand, we can't use our full strength, and on the other hand, if ordinary people see us, it will damage the reputation of the Federation Shield."
"You mean into space?"
"I mean Brainiac's home planet," Pamela said. "Krypton, which has replaced our Mercury. Have you ever thought about looking for loopholes there?"
Amanda frowned. She shook her head and said, "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but it's really difficult. Even if the natives on that planet are extinct, will the Justice League allow us to go there? What about Superman?"
"How do we know if we don't try? And we can't just go there in a swagger. Even if the planet is not as big as the Earth, it is at least the same size as Mercury. Unless they put a shell on it, we should not be able to find it if we sneak up from the back."
Pamela lowered her head again and said, "Even if you don't offend the Justice League, they won't help you. You should know this very well."
Amanda's face showed a conflicted look. She was lost in thought and did not notice the flash of disdain on Pamela's face.
Professor Schiller was right, Pamela thought, Amanda was just like that. She acted rashly when she should have thought carefully, and hesitated when she should have taken a risk.
At this moment, Amanda no longer has any bargaining chips in her hand. Once Congress and Brainiac reach an agreement, they will be united inside and outside, which will definitely become an internal and external threat to Amanda.
The federal government has the power to disband the FBI's subordinate departments, and Brainiac can defeat this team. The people are also worried about the threat of this group of super-powered people, so no matter which way they go, it will not work.
Now is the time for a do-or-die battle. The best way is to gather all the forces and break out from one point. If you miss this opportunity, you will be dead.
Pamela left after she finished speaking, without further persuasion. Because she knew that there was another variable, that was the two Batmen. It was impossible for them not to see what kind of person Amanda was. Since Amanda could not be relied on, they would definitely take action.
Sure enough, Batman came to Pamela a little later and said, "If Brainiac really reaches an agreement with the federal government, it will not be a good thing for humanity. We need to act quickly."
"Of course I understand. But I've already advised Amanda, and she still seems hesitant."
"Forget Amanda," Batman said. "We have to take action ourselves. Do you really want to be ruled by artificial intelligence?"
"Tell me what you think." Pamela leaned against the door with her arms folded.
Injustice Batman also went to find Victor, Deathstroke, and the Demon of Vengeance, trying to convince them to bring the more powerful and controllable people in the task force to his side.
Pamela didn't agree directly, she just said she would consider it, but she turned around and went to find Amanda.
"Batman came to see me." Pamela said, "If nothing unexpected happens, he should have looked for everyone in the team. He wants to take people out and do it alone."
"What?" Amanda's eyes widened. She said, "He's trying to steal my girl?! He's a damn bastard!!!"
"Time is running out, ma'am," Pamela said. "Of course he can't offer you such generous conditions, but you know he's very eloquent. It's easy to convince people with weak willpower. If the backbone of the team is poached by him, you'll be completely doomed."
Amanda almost fell into the chair, looking ahead in a daze. After a while, she clenched the pen in her hand, swallowed and said, "How are you going to get to Krypton?"
"I can fly, and the Green Lantern Corps gave me access to their portal before, and it hasn't been taken back yet. But I definitely can't bring too many people with me. Even though the Green Lanterns are busy on Mars right now, it's best to be careful."
"Go ahead." Amanda put her finger to her forehead and said, "Do whatever you can. If you succeed, everything you gain will be yours."
Pamela smiled and said, "I will pretend to accept Batman's recruitment and propose the same plan to him. He will probably agree. By then, we can also use his ability to investigate Krypton, and the success rate will be greatly increased."
Amanda waved without looking up. Pamela went out. This time, she took the initiative to find Batman. After hearing her plan, Batman frowned.
"This is too risky," he said. "From what I know, the superheroes are also investigating this planet, but there is no news yet."
"Excuse me, but are you planning to let Clark Kent unlock the secrets of this planet? It seems that you have a very different impression of your Superman. He will be very happy."
"I just think that's their hometown after all..."
"That's Clark Kent's homeworld in our universe, and has nothing to do with yours. Besides, they'll definitely focus more on the history of Krypton's destruction rather than Brainiac. Won't they?"
Batman had naturally considered this issue. Clark and his friends were more emotional, and it was more of a sightseeing and commemoration than an investigation. Even if they found out something about Brainiac, they were not good at it at all, which was really worrying.
"Okay, I'll refine this plan. Who do you plan to get involved?"
"I know you already have a list," Pamela said. "Don't bring any unstable or uncontrollable people with you. I won't clean up their mess for them."
After that, Pamela left. Batman frowned at her attitude, but obviously he couldn't do anything. Pamela was the most capable and comprehensive in the entire task force. Batman even suspected that she was still a member of the Justice League and worked for the Justice League.
If this is the case, what does the Justice League want to do? Batman can't think of it yet. But he must admit that Pamela is right in one point, that is, it is unwise to fight Brainiac on Earth. It is better to go to his lair.
After making up his mind, Batman went to call for help. Soon, several people gathered in the lounge. They were Pamela, Victor, Deathstroke, two Batmen and the Demon of Vengeance.
This refined version of Task Force X is much more stable and powerful than the previous version, and is the best candidate to explore Krypton.
After Batman told them his plan, no one had any objections. Only Victor said, "I'm just an ordinary person. I don't have enough physical strength. I'm afraid I can't adapt to the changes in gravity on an alien planet. I'll give you all the freezing equipment I prepared, and I won't go up myself."
Batman nodded and said, "No problem. Gotham University is about to start school, and we can't delay the students' schooling. Thank you, Professor."