13. New York Society of Heroes

A few more days later, the New York League of Heroes' test day for this month is finally here.

Although it is a non-governmental organization, the New York Association of Heroes has its own set of regulations, and everything must be strictly followed by the regulations. This sounds a bit unfree, but it is precisely because of the existence of these regulations that members of the New York Association of Heroes do not Like those "wild" superheroes, they are complained by ordinary people.

It is a good thing for someone to stand up to fight crime, but it is a big bad thing if you blindly act recklessly and even implicate innocent people.

So according to the current trend, the New York Heroes Association, which has been established for almost 3 years, has a tendency to "become a regular". Many people hope that this association can establish a real relationship with the official, expand its influence, and then teach those wild , Guys who don't know the rules, what are the rules.

At present, there are more than 400 registered members of the New York Heroes Association, which sounds a lot, but they are scattered in New York City and some surrounding small towns, so the density of superheroes is not too high. In the daily security system, they also serve as Police supporters and facilitators showed up.

This satisfies the New York Police Department. Members of the Heroes Association hardly take the initiative to steal the limelight from the police. They respect the law to the greatest extent, which is very commendable.

Of course, in order to maintain the current fairly good trend, the Heroes Association is very strict when recruiting newcomers, and it is their rule to prefer lack over abuse.

They don't want ordinary people who don't have the ability to intervene in dangerous situations to join this dangerous industry. For ordinary people and even some weaker superhumans, bullets are deadly, not to mention, there are also those super criminals who are elusive. .

Those guys who obviously can use their abilities to do good things, but want to do bad things, are more dangerous and difficult to deal with than ordinary crimes.

However, with the support of the efficient communication system within the Association of Heroes, once any super criminals appear, they will face the siege and interception of the entire Association of Heroes. After all, two fists are hard to beat with four hands. In most cases, it is difficult for those super criminals to escape .

"Wow, so many people!"

Accompanied by Bob, Ash went to the headquarters of the New York Heroes Association in Queens. It was a rented office building with complete facilities, including a sports field, an underground garage, and a hospital next to it.

And every month on the test day, those aspiring young people who want to become superheroes will undergo rigorous tests in this building.

Well, generally speaking, maybe only a few people pass the test in a month, and in the previous months, not even one person passed the test.

This is actually quite normal. Although in the monitoring of S.H.I.E.L.D., superhumans are appearing at an unprecedented speed, but the number of those superhumans is not worth mentioning in the whole world.

In a small place like New York City, the speed at which superhumans are born is not as fast as the speed at which the Heroes Association recruits newcomers. More than 400 superhumans are almost the limit of this area.

"Most of them are ordinary people. What are they doing here? Are they watching a monkey show?"

Bob opened the car door for Ash. Wearing a black denim outfit, a cape, and a cowboy hat, Miss Ash stood outside the association headquarters. In front of her eyes, the entire parking lot was a sea of ​​people.

Those who don't know the situation will also mean that some celebrations are going on here.

Those young people also brought some superhero posters, and some people came with children or even families. The atmosphere at the scene was very lively, just like a singer's concert.

"Mistress, in fact, the monthly test day of the Heroes' Association is like this."

Also wearing a denim outfit, Bob, who has been well-dressed, explained to the host:

"Since the establishment of the New York Heroes Association more than 2 years ago, many people have come to watch the hero test almost every month. It will be hosted by some high-profile heroes."

"I've heard that some gaming companies have even started handicap, betting on whether each person who takes the test can pass the test. The government doesn't seem to prohibit them from doing so, and they also have the meaning of advocating it."

"Oh? So, someone is arresting me?"

Ash took out a box from the trunk of the car, and Bob carried the heavy box behind his back. He followed behind the hostess and said to the hostess:

"Yes, hostess, this issue also has bets on you, but it seems that not many people bet on you, probably because you didn't promote yourself... I heard that there are now special media companies to undertake This propaganda works."

"Hehe, what's the use of good publicity? Those men are really stupid! This thing depends on strength."

Ash sneered, and she said to Bob:

"We also bet, 25 million, that I can pass, and let those bastards who underestimate me go bankrupt!"

"Mistress, this is already one-third of your current pocket money."

Bob advises:

"My logical circuit tells me that you should be calmer, more secure and better."

"unnecessary!"

Ash reached for her leather gloves and pushed her cowboy hat down as she said:

"Play big if you want! Bob, remember this building in front of you. Soon, it will be my place. I will tell those unruly bastards... If they want to do this business, they have to listen to me!"

"Come on, let's go in."

Ash and Bob quickly entered the association's headquarters through the tester's dedicated channel. This high-profile lady was very low-key today. She took Bob to sit on the edge of the tester's seat, and then looked around.

To be honest, Ash felt that wearing the classic denim outfit she used to lead the Deadlock Gang was already very conspicuous, but it wasn't until she was sitting here that she realized that she underestimated people's flirty ideas about clothing.

This time, there were 35 people who came to participate in the test, most of them were men, there were also a few ladies, and there was even a gray-haired old gentleman.

And their attire...

How should I put it, it made a well-informed woman like Ash feel surprised and uncomfortable.

The man sitting in front of Ash was muscular, but he was wearing an ancient Roman-style war skirt. He might think it was mighty, but in fact, he looked like a stripper in a gay bar.

The woman on Ash's left front is wearing a... er, what looks like a bathing suit?

She cut the bathing suit down a bit, trying to make it fit better, but the poor dress couldn't hide her fat at all, so instead of being aesthetically pleasing, it had a kind of funny feeling.

And the man next to Ash simply ran over wearing the sheet with a few holes cut out, maybe he thought it looked like a cloak, but in fact, it wasn't.

"Please dress like a hero..."

Ash couldn't help complaining, and Bob standing beside her nodded in agreement.

Don't underestimate Bob. As the latest omnic robot of the Onika Group, he is almost no different from the free omnic. He has a complete logic circuit and way of thinking. Of course, as a civilian version, he The artificial intelligence equipped is not top-notch, but Ash is rich...

On the first night when Bob was sent to the villa, Ash found several engineers and replaced him with the most advanced artificial intelligence module that could be bought on the black market.

In theory, such modifications are illegal...but then again, Ash has money.

In this society, having money is basically equivalent to solving most of the problems that may exist or will arise in the future.

Just after Ash waited idly for 30 minutes, the crowd around this large stadium, watching the fun or chasing stars suddenly erupted in cheers like a tsunami, which made the drowsy Ash shudder. woke up.

"Oh, here we go, mistress."

Bob raised his arm and placed a projection in front of Ash, just like a live broadcast. With the help of his ultra-high-performance information collector, Ash could clearly see the picture in the center of the stadium.

Although, with Ash's current super vision, she doesn't need this.

But as a lady of a rich family, she did not reject Bob's kindness.

"That, is the superhuman?"

Ash looked at the projection in front of her with interest. She looked at the bald black man who was speaking. The guy was wearing a neat suit and glasses. Although he was big, he looked elegant.

"Yes, Luke Cage, the current founder and honorary president of the Hero Association, is also one of the few S-class heroes in New York City. He has his own hero team called 'Defenders', and the members include the female knight Jay Sika Jones, Dagger Tandy Bowen and Cape Tyrone Johnson."

Bob's database, which holds a lot of information about the Heroes' Association, explains for Ash:

"Because they are the founders, they announced their information, but there are not many people who can find it online. Most people only know their names. The Heroes Association advocates that members use code names to avoid exposing private information to prevent accidents. Circumstances, but some people who like to be in the spotlight will release information, but most members abide by this rule."

"Well, a wise rule."

Ash played with her nails boredly, she said:

"Superheroes may be fearless, but their families are obviously not like that. People who actively expose information to gain popularity are a bunch of fools. When their families are coerced, they may regret it, but in my experience , they have no chance of regretting at all."

"Yes, mistress, you are quite right."

Bob projected several press releases before Ash's eyes and said:

"Two years ago, and a year ago, the superhero's family was held hostage, and 5 unlucky people who acted high-profile died in a conspiracy against them, but their families were all rescued. Three of those dangerous scenes were saved by 'The Defenders'. Since then, the heroes have held back a lot."

"Pain and disaster always make people grow...if they can survive the disaster."

Ash snorted, closed her eyes, and said to Bob:

"Wake me up in advance when it's my turn. These guys in outlandish clothes are not worthy of attention at all. By the way, don't forget to bet before the game is closed."

"There's one more thing I'm wondering about, Mistress."

Bob asked softly:

"I noticed that on the application form you filled out, you will only take the basic test and advanced shooting and dodging tests, which will greatly reduce your rating in the Heroes Association. Even if you pass the test, you will only become a c level sequence."

"But in fact, according to your current physical fitness, except for melee combat and mechanical manipulation, as well as a few partial tests, you are completely sure to pass most of the test items. These test results may not allow you to become an S-class hero , but entering the A-level sequence is completely fine... Do you need me to modify it for you?"

"No, Bob, no."

Ash leaned on the chair, she seemed to be asleep, and said lazily:

"If I want everybody to notice me, everybody to start liking me, then I have to show my strengths. But the thing is, I'm not here to make them like me, Bob, I'm here to command them of."

"If I want to enter the management of the scattered Heroes Association, I must have my own base, just like Luke Cage has his 'Defenders', I must also have my own small group... We must be patient, and we must find those who have potential among the more than 400 people and are willing to obey orders and follow me."

"It will take time, and it can't arouse the vigilance of the high-level. Before I have enough strength, I can't attract attention. Keep a low profile, understand? Bob, we must keep a low profile."

"Well, I see, mistress."

Bob nodded, and he said with some regret:

"Then it seems that I don't have the chance to play today, mistress, I thought I could fight side by side with you."

"Hehe, my Bob, you really know how to joke."

Ash let out a chuckle, pushed down the brim of her hat, and said:

"Your all-terrain arsenal and unstoppable iron fist will scare those poor people. You are my trump card, understand? Bob, you are an ace card and must be played at the most critical moment .”

"Every queen needs a knight, and you are mine, Bob."

"Oh look, that poor Roman man didn't even pass the first hurdle, he fell so badly, it was like a burlesque...but he was trying so hard, and still trying to go on, um, courage Deserves an award, he must really want to be a hero."

Ash narrowed her eyes, and she said:

"Bob, remember him and send him an invite."

"I won't be able to use the T-Strength I paid a fortune for from Umbrella, but it might help him realize his superhero dreams if...he's smart enough to make With good judgment, and with luck."