Three-stream detection simulator

183. Chapter 183 Equivalent Exchange

The next day was a sunny working day, and Hibida finally woke up. After it opened its eyes, it rushed to the dining table and inhaled like a storm. It ate two McDonald's cheeseburgers, three packs of French fries, and snorted a can of Coke before stopping. It even spit out the pickles into the trash can. After eating, he licked his paws and washed his face while asking Hercule: "Why is breakfast so simple today? Are we out of money?"

"No, the next few days are very comfortable, but I suddenly want to eat mashed potatoes." Hercule replied, "Morgan said you were about to wake up, so I bought some more."

"Thank you! Thank you Morgan too!" Hibida said with satisfaction, "I feel like I've been reborn!"

It jumped off the table lightly and prepared to go to the bathroom to deal with metabolism. When it passed by the floor-length mirror, it suddenly stopped. A few seconds later, it deliberately said in a hoarse bubble voice: "Wow, what a handsome young cat, Hollywood talent scout" Why don’t you invite me to be a movie actor?”

Hercule: "It seems that Mr. Hibida is very satisfied with his beauty service that costs US$100 a time, so I feel more at ease."

Morgan said to the burger bag and the cosmic translator on the table: "He means you better not get addicted after hearing the price."

Hibida didn't pay attention at all.

It was completely immersed in the otherworldly beauty reflected in the mirror. It raised its two front legs and stood upright. Its green eyes were half-squinted in intoxication and made a guitar-playing gesture. It hummed in the language of the element-devouring beast. : "Oh charming girl~ I am your knight in the armor of kindness..."

Hercule threw the pink cat tactical vest over: "Your armor is here, are you ready for spring?"

Hibida didn't look back, opened her mouth and used her tentacles to catch the vest and put it on herself easily. Other cats on Earth must wear clothes with a pullover or buttons, otherwise they will be able to break free in a short time. Morgan said that when she was a child, she had a cat and bought socks to put on the cat. After the cat went out to play for a while, he lost three of the four socks. indivual.

Of course, this will not happen to Hibida. It boldly opened its vest, put on the matching tactical belt, and attached a toy pistol that was only five centimeters long. Hercule was stirring the mashed potatoes, and Morgan couldn't eat, so his attention was focused on Hibida: "Where did you get the decorations?"

"I picked it up when I was in Hawaii, and I thought it would definitely come in handy."

Hibida looked at the new image with great satisfaction and said, "Now there is only one hat missing."

Hercule scooped up a big spoonful of mashed potatoes and turned to Morgan: "Where is the hat James wore yesterday? Give it to him."

Morgan: "I remember you put it on the bedside table."

Hibida ran into the bedroom on hands and knees and not only got 007's hat but also found Robin's mask. It is equipped with both of these things - the only problem is that the hat is a bit big and will fall down to cover your face if you are not careful.

But this does not interfere with Hibida's appreciation of its new skin. The element-eating beast, which looked more like a crazy American than James Bond last night, grabbed the brim of his hat with one paw and said sincerely: "Hehe, thank you for your hard work, I love you."

The detective refused to accept its confession: "It's better to use your sweet words to please the female cat downstairs, Mr. Hibida Zorro."

At noon, Hercule took a ride to sign a contract with the Florida Disney Commissioner who rushed to New York, giving a series of authorizations, including but not limited to peripherals, CS suits, a trash can that turned into a detective wallet style, and a soon to be based on Hercule. A cyberpunk-themed puzzle entertainment project (similar to a large escape room) built with a background provided by Kree.

"The name of the background city is Paradise on Earth." Hercule said, "I will send you more detailed settings in the coming period."

The commissioner asked cautiously: "Well, you just said that the story line was adapted from a certain action by you and the superheroes. Is there any chance that we can get authorization from others? I don't mean anything else, Mr. Hugo, Just try to be as perfect as possible since we’re working together, right?”

Hercule praised: "You are very courageous."

The commissioner thought this meant that it wouldn't work and was slightly disappointed.

Unexpectedly, Hercule changed the subject: "I can ask you, but as far as I know they are not short of money."

The Disney commissioner felt that his company was being disliked in a subtle way. He smiled politely and complimented: "You just don't value external things."

Hercule shook his head: "I sometimes think that money is the biggest obstacle I need to overcome."

The commissioner asked: "Do you have any goals that require a large amount of money?"

Hercule thought of his side mission and responded hesitantly: "Maybe buying a house?"

The commissioner looked at him in shock with his mouth wide open, and said after a few seconds: "Are you serious...? But I saw on the news - no, no, no, I'm sorry, I mean this is a good goal, people must Have a dream and Disney and I absolutely support your plan.”

He slowly closed his mouth, feeling that talking too much would be wrong. It was too scary. A person who didn't look like he was saving money actually said he wanted to buy a house, which made whatever he said seemed like he was mocking the other person.

Finally the contract was signed in silence.

Before leaving, the commissioner apologized again and said: "I'm sorry, we will definitely take this project seriously."

Otherwise, twenty years later, when netizens see the detective who still has no real estate, wouldn’t they think it’s all Disney’s fault?

**

In addition to a few news about 'I Saw the Detective in Hell's Kitchen Last Night' and 'Hercule Hugo vs. Daredevil with the New Masked Vigilante', Hercule's personal forum today New jokes shared.

A Florida person with a Disney annual pass said that she was wandering around the park today and saw a strange wallet-style trash can with the initials of Hercule Hugo written on it in cursive letters: H.H.

Here's the key point. When she saw this trash can for the first time, she found that there was nothing in it, so she threw the Coke bottle she had just finished drinking into it.

When she returned an hour later she noticed the trash can again. The garbage inside had been emptied, but to the surprise of this observant girl, there was still half a bucket of garbage in another normal trash can not far away.

Did the 'detective's wallet' fill up too quickly, or did the staff only clean this one trash can alone? She had some boring questions in her mind, and since she was tired from shopping, she simply sat down next to him and ate ice cream while resting. After finishing the ice cream, she threw the ice cream bag into the purse trash can.

Five minutes later, the staff suddenly appeared and picked up the ice cream bag.

The girl couldn't help but ask: "Wait a minute, throwing things is not allowed here?"

"Sure." The staff pointed to the sign, "You can do whatever you want."

"Then why do you have to clean up so quickly?"

Staff: "Because according to the setting, the money in Hercule Hugo's wallet can only be kept for five minutes?"

"..." The girl responded with a paralyzed face, "Oh."

She turned to the forum to share the story: "Does the detective himself know about this?"

One reply read: "Nonsense! It's pure rumors! The box donated to him by New Yorkers stayed in his hands for at least 20 minutes before it was sent to the police station!"

It takes the joke to a new level.

"Actually, he doesn't spend as much money as those famous rich people. The detective just doesn't save money."

"Wouldn't that be even sadder? As long as he accepts more commissions——"

"Then go buy a vest of a different color for the cat, right?"

"At least Maomao is living well! At least Maomao is happy! He doesn't even buy clothes for himself but is willing to give the cat krypton gold. He really makes me cry to death."

"I thought it was because his coat was a bit particular." Someone suggested a different idea, "Maybe it's made of some special material like a superhero uniform."

**

Constantine held a cigarette in his mouth and carefully inspected Hercule's coat, and then he concluded: "The material is good, it looks like a replica of a famous brand, but I won't reveal it."

Hercule: "..."

He said slowly: "Surveys show that there are many humorous people on the Internet, but there are few humorous people in reality. Do you think this is why?"

"Because telling other people's jokes in front of you is easy to get beaten to death, okay, I get it. Let's be serious,"

Constantine returned the coat to Hercule, sat back in his chair and said,

"As you guessed, the state of the Paradise on Earth has never been good. But I am actually quite surprised about one thing. The Paradise on Earth has not yet been born at the beginning of the 21st century. By the time the 22nd century arrives, the Yiwen Universe no longer has the ability to nurture and preserve such a city. It stands to reason that no matter how high your inspiration is, you can only feel the aftertaste of the paradise that once existed on earth. How can it remain in a half-dead state and live on your coat? "

This is a narrow but secluded workshop and safe house established by Constantine in New York. The room is lit with candles and there is only a wooden square table between the two of them. Hercule sat across from Constantine and said, "I have no idea, and I'm not an expert in this area. What do you think?"

"You shouldn't come to me." Constantine answered the question, "I have a hunch that it is not a good thing to know too many secrets about you."

Hercule: "But it's good for the universe."

"Fuck, you're arrogant, but I have to admit that what you said makes sense."

Constantine cursed and returned to the topic, "Let's put it this way, I think there is no external cause. Whether it is the Paradise on Earth or you have lost relevant memories, it has something to do with yourself. Sometimes understanding superpowers, especially magic, cannot be based on the principles. The imagination is too scattered. You have to believe that everything comes from a certain origin. As long as you understand this point, you can understand everything.”

"Myself," repeated Hercule thoughtfully, "my abilities."

Constantine looked at him with a complicated expression:

"Did you think of it? No, don't tell me, that's not what I want to know. Let's stop the consultation with Strange Universe, Hercule. Don't come to me for any related content in the future. I have been tempted by magic. However, I know very well that the more powerful the power, the higher the price. Your immortality, your memory... this is all an exchange of equal value, and you should know it well, and I don't want to get involved in this anymore. kind of thing inside.”

"I won't tell anyone else your secret, Detective, just this once."

After the mage finished speaking and waved the cigarette in his hand, Hercule found that he was back on the streets of New York in the blink of an eye. The place that was originally the secret entrance to Constantine's residence became a solid wall, no matter how he checked it, he could see No flaws.

Hibida stood up and scratched the wall twice, but to no avail. He lay down and asked, "What does he mean?"

Morgan's projection emerged: "John Constantine suspects that you have made a deal with the devil or gods. There is no magic in the Universe. The only people you can come into contact with are the more terrifying ones outside the multiverse. He has experienced it, so he is afraid."

"He thinks too much, and he doesn't know me well enough." Hercule said, "A good story should not rely on the deus ex machina to solve the problem, just as an excellent detective should not rely on external forces to solve the problem. Let's not talk about the paradise on earth. John mentioned another key point - equivalent exchange. Morgan, I lost all my memories (after crossing to the Universe), and I gained immortality in the causal relationship in the 21st century. Didn't it remind you?"

Morgan reacted quickly. She took a deep breath, and her face became similar to Constantine's: "Similar to how you used my memory of my father to revive Iron Man in the consciousness world... Do you think that the past you used all your memories to shape the current self living in the 21st century?" :,,.

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