Arthur looked at the completed machine with a calm face while adjusting some things to check whether it was working or not and he found no problem in it but he neglected one thing. He didn't check the back door of this machine because he checked it an hour ago.
He thought it would be safe since he equipped it with an anti tampering device, yet he failed to recognize there was additional coding in the program that was kept hidden from both the device and Arthur.
" Peter, I will go out for a minute. Would you mind looking at the machine? No matter what happens don't shut it off?"
Arthur had to go out for some simple items that he needed for his space stabilizer and portal connector. He trusted in Peter's abilities, knowing he would do fine without him. However, this was his worst mistake because someone was eyeing for this exact moment.
" Yeah, sure. Please go slowly, Mr. Frost."
Peter took off his goggles, waving him goodbye before continuing his part. Arthur nodded calmly at his word, flying off from the window to Happy's dismay. He couldn't tell if he was happy with Arthur for being here or not, but one thing was sure and that was Arthur didn't exist here.
If he was here, perhaps his closest friend would be alive and well, laughing with them like usual.
" Did you finish the power part?"
Otto asked Max who was cursing while pushing something with his arm.
" Yeah. Damn it. Why do I have to do the hard part?"
Max complained with an annoyed face. Both of them were chatting in the corner as Norman approached them with a smile. However, this time it was different. There was something sinister and mad in his eyes.
" What do you need, Norman?"
Max noticed something was abnormal as he crackled some lightning in his palm despite its pitiful size since he was weakened by Arthur.
" I have a proposal. Have you heard you could change the timeline with this machine?"
Otto frowned when he heard his words, knowing something was wrong with him. However, he didn't say anything contrary to his heart because he wanted to change his future too in his heart.
" I am listening."
Max also focused his attention on him, not caring about his abnormal behavior. He was a selfish man in the first place and he wanted to live as well.
Both of them had different ideas even though they had some humane hearts, the benefits far outweighed it.
" I will help you to change your future. You want to do something right?"
Norman could tell they were tempted. As long as he recruited them it wasn't difficult other two. The problem was time and he had none of it. Hence, he had to be fast before Arthur arrived here.
" You know we will destroy this world in the process, right? Are you willing to sacrifice the whole universe for your wish?"
Otto asked with a calm tone, trying to calm down himself to confirm whether he wanted it or not.
" The world doesn't care for us. Why do we need to be selfless, Otto? We are all humans and we all have regrets. Don't you want to meet with your wife and change the outcome?"
When he heard his words, Otto bit his lips while recalling only regret that he had in his life.
" Fine. I will join your game but you better keep your word. Otherwise, I will personally kill you by myself."
Iron tentacle stopped before his head while Norman laughed with a low tone. He extended his hands toward them while the latter duo shook his hands.
" What do we need to do?"
Otto looked at 4 Peters who were busy with their roles while the other 4 people were also helping them out.
" Distract them until I get my board. Then we will take the machine and plant it on the Liberty Statue where we can access the power outlet. Then we will go back to the past."
Max didn't hesitate to go there while Otto looked at Curt and Sandman who were trying to blend in. He knew they were decent people but he needed them this time.