This proposal came a little too suddenly. I need time to think about it."
"Of course, no matter what Mr. Wushuang's decision is, as long as the golden apple doesn't fall into the wrong hands, we will not disturb Mr. Wushuang."
"Thanks."
Locke took out ten gold coins and placed them on the table. "This drink is on me. The mysterious organization you just mentioned also has a branch in New York. It's best if you don't run around."
S.H.I.E.L.D. has a large branch in New York that only obeys orders and not announcements.
The Brotherhood may not know anything about S.H.I.E.L.D.
But Locke knows S.H.I.E.L.D. better than S.H.I.E.L.D. itself.
But now?
Locke wanted to be quiet.
I tried to pull the knife out of the sheath, but I used too much force and almost sprained my waist.
Star Building.
Locke returned home, walked to the bar, poured himself a glass of bourbon, drank it directly, put his hands on the bar, and his eyes flickered slightly.
Join or decline?
Locke has never been interested in those organizations, whether they are good or bad. He likes freedom. The pressure of life in his previous life did not give him the opportunity, but this life gave him the right to choose freedom.
But?
Locke poured another glass of bourbon, went to the study, leaned on the computer chair, and tapped lightly on the desk with his right hand.
The sound produced by fingers tapping on the table is very regular.
Such sounds help Locke think about problems.
It is now October of 2004, and it will be exactly four years before the curtain rises. In 2008, when Iron Man is born, the curtain of this world will rise.
At this time, it is not a big problem for a single person to walk or ride alone.
But after the curtain opened.
Fighting alone, Locke felt that he could control the whole situation, but, after all, he was alone. What if he offended the superheroes, S.H.I.E.L.D., and Hydra at the same time?
so.
Locke actually once considered forming a group.
However, the curtain has not yet been raised, and Locke is not in a hurry. Sometimes, he just puts the idea aside when he thinks about it, and when he remembers it, he takes it out and continues thinking about it.
To this day, the group planning still remains at the level of the team name.
But right now, Magneto...
Pooh.
Callum Lynch's invitation did make Locke somewhat tempted.
The most important point.
Locke remembered what the Red Devil said, that after the textile factory was wiped out, it was not just Callum who noticed him, but also a mysterious organization.
That is S.H.I.E.L.D.
Now that the Brotherhood is here, will it be long before SHIELD appears?
Locke raised an eyebrow.
"System, can you preview the long-term quest rewards that will be unlocked if I join the Brotherhood?"
"cannot!"
Locke felt the system's protest and the corners of his mouth twitched.
As expected.
Okay.
Locke's mind moved.
Next second.
"bite!"
"Task generation in progress!"
『Mission: Assassin's Alliance (Long-term Mission)』
『Task Rewards: "Achievement Points*10W", "Potential Points*10W", "Mysterious Building (Red Quality)*1", "Mysterious Item (Gold Quality)*1"』
Mission Description: "Players who decide to join the Brotherhood will tell others who is the true ruler of the Roman Brotherhood. Seeing you, who once established a global Brotherhood, enthusiastically proclaiming that you can replace me!"
"Mission Note: This mission reward will be issued after the unification of the Brotherhood. In the meantime,
Send phased rewards based on the progress of the mission (achievement points and potential points for each Brotherhood conquered * 3W)"
『Mission Note: "The player has chosen to join a long-term mission. The prerequisite mission is completed!"』
"Accept/Reject!"
"bite!"
Mission Accomplished (Assassin's Creed)
『Task Rewards: "Achievement Points*1000", "Potential Points*1000"』
"Status refresh!"
『Name: Locke Broughton (Sole Player)』
『Achievement Points: 20500 (can be used to purchase items in the Achievement Mall)』
Potential points: 40,000 (can be used to upgrade your own skills)
"Supreme Talent: Extraordinary (Gold Quality, Level 1): My energy is endless, your energy is beyond your imagination!"
"Extraordinary Talent: Toughness (Level 1): Your body will be able to withstand greater damage and will be completely immune to small-caliber damage to non-vital areas. At the same time, you will gain faster recovery after escaping damage (Upgrading to Level 2 requires 20,000 potential points)"
"Extraordinary Skill: Gun Swinging (Advanced): Your gun skills become even more unfathomable and incredible! (Upgrading from blue quality to red quality requires 20,000 potential points)"
『Talent: None』
"General skills: Driving (Advanced), English (9th grade), History (9th grade), Mathematics (9th grade), Chemistry (10th grade), Shooting (Advanced), Sniping (Advanced)..."
『Current mission: "Assassin's Alliance"』
"I'm not excited."
Locke looked at the line in the mission description and raised an eyebrow: "Don't give me random lines."
Choose to decline this task.
He is busy!
but...
Brotherhood.
Locke remembered that Magneto seemed to have a brotherhood as well.
Good job.
Another fraternity?
Lake felt a little magical. He lowered his head, smiled, drank a glass of bourbon, and then called Callum, who should still be at the Continental Hotel at this moment.
"Callum, you said last time that you had contact with that mysterious organization. What is your attitude towards that mysterious organization?"
"...Another organization that claims to be the destiny of heaven."
"Another one?"
"The last one was the Knights Templar."
"I understand."
Locke nodded, knowing that the Brotherhood and he had the same attitude towards S.H.I.E.L.D., so there would be no problem: "Magneto, I accept your invitation."
Callum frowned over there: "I'm not..."
But Locke had already hung up.
First join, then find a way to take Callum's position and become the president of the fraternity.
But wait for now.
Let Callum do his work first.
Can be anxious.
You can't eat meat tofu in a hurry.
Locke sipped his drink and gazed at the New York night sky.
In the Continental Hotel!
Rosa looked at Callum who had hung up the phone and spread her hands: "How is it?"
Callum frowned, thinking about the name Magneto, and shook his head.
Seeing this, Rosa asked: "Didn't you agree?"
Callum turned around and smiled, "He agreed to join us."
Rosa was slightly stunned: "Is this true? It can't be a trick."
Callum said, "He's a proud man, just like me. A proud man would never bother to lie. So, contact him tomorrow and trade our falconry skills for the gun-flipping technique."
"What about you?"
"I'm going to Sokovia to pick up my daughter and son. Next, we need to rebuild the Brotherhood in New York."
"…"