Marvel: Son of Tomorrow

"Get up, stop sitting on the ground."

Clark was shocked that the vision before the time travel appeared again on him. At this time, Luthor had already walked over and stretched out his hand to Clark who was sitting on the ground.

"I have to admit that you did give me a lot of shocks today, but tell me the truth, are you Kryptonians really afraid of Kryptonite?"

On this day, the importance of Kryptonite was greatly reduced. In the past, when Luthor lost to Superman, he could still blame it on Superman being too strong. Even with the weakening of Kryptonite, he was still no match for him.

But this time, Clark's performance was really unexpected.

"For the time being...it is still effective."

Clark was not very clear about this. He just felt a sudden surge of power in him, and the next moment he broke free from Luther's shackles and flew out.

"Well, whether it works or not, I don't have any other choice."

Luthor pulled Clark up, and the two of them looked at Superman who was surrounded by the crowd.

"Today is finally over safely, but Martian Hunter..."

Luthor began to think about the problem of Martian Hunter. Although Martian Hunter could not teleport with a large group of infected like Eve, and most of the powerful ground infected had been defeated by them, he was still a threat.

"We're going to make it, aren't we?"

Clark's tone was full of hope. Even though he knew that he might leave this world at some point, Clark had already put this worry behind him. The world would definitely return to peace.

Looking at Superman who was cared for by everyone, Clark firmly believed this.

.....

Next, under the escort of the heroes, after a day, all the infected people were sent to Gotham City, and here, Clark also saw Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn who now rule the Gotham forest.

"Oh? This child...I remember Superman didn't have a second child?"

Clark's suit shows his Kryptonian identity, but everyone on Earth, whether heroes or villains, knows that Superman is the only Kryptonian on Earth at this time. (Kara in this universe has not yet arrived, and Supergirl only has powers but is not a Kryptonian.)

"For that matter, I am actually Kal-El as well, just from another universe."

After hearing Clark's explanation, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes, but they did not continue asking, after all, it was meaningless.

The world has become like this, and the question of where Clark, the Kryptonian, came from is no longer important at all.

With a wave of their hands, the two signaled Clark and the other heroes that they could leave.

After all, they are just in a cooperative relationship. Staying together will only breed conflicts.

Superman and Wonder Woman immediately returned to the Fortress of Solitude, while Damian returned to Wayne Manor. Now that he had some free time, he could go to Wayne Manor to reclaim all of Batman's inheritance, and bury the hastily buried Batman, Nightwing and Tim in the Gotham Cemetery.

Right next to Damian's grandpa and grandma, Batman's parents.

Clark also planned to return to the Fortress of Solitude. Although things were not so busy now, what if? Maybe there was something he could do to help.

But just after Clark left Poison Ivy's plant fortress, Luthor had been waiting for a long time.

"Finally you came out. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

"Mr. Luthor? Didn't you go back to the Fortress of Solitude with Superman and the others?"

Today, the Fortress of Solitude is completely dependent on Cyborg and Luther to maintain its operation. Logically, the other party should not have time to find him.

"Why go back? The closed-circuit communication system I helped design will basically be safe as long as the Fortress of Solitude is still there. As for information processing, Cyborg's computer brain is much better than mine, so he doesn't need my help at all."

Luther waved his hand.

"Besides, you also know that the exposure of my plan has caused dissatisfaction among many heroes. They themselves know that fighting the infected will require many sacrifices, but they do not allow me to use such a plan to exchange the best results with the least sacrifices. They are a bunch of hypocritical guys. There is no use for me except to quarrel with them when I go back."

Clark did not refute what Luthor said, but he did not agree with it either. He believed that these heroes were doing their best to protect ordinary people and should not be spoken of like this.

But at the same time, Clark, who still retains the mentality of an ordinary person rather than a hero, also understands that Luthor's statement is not entirely wrong.

In battles, especially wars, leaders always try to gain the greatest benefits with the least sacrifices. This is why there was a saying in ancient times that a kind person cannot command an army.

But heroes are different. The heroes who control this world are all kind-hearted people. They would rather die themselves than sacrifice others for victory.

This situation is particularly evident under Superman's leadership.

"Come on, accompany me to a place, there are some things I think I need to give to you."

"what?"

While Clark was still thinking about what Luther was going to give him, Luther had already started the thrusters and flew into the air.

Seeing that the other party didn't elaborate on his thoughts, Clark didn't ask any more questions and just followed him.

And this time, they arrived at the ruins of the metropolis.

"What are you doing here? Hasn't Metropolis been completely destroyed?"

Clark had seen the towering buildings of Metropolis with his own eyes, and this city seemed to be a symbol of modern human civilization. But now, when he compared it with this endless wasteland, a feeling of sadness arose spontaneously.

"Humans are best at rebuilding the future from ruins. It seems that you are still a Kryptonian after all. You have such power, but you feel sad about such a thing."

Luthor's ruthless words interrupted Clark's sadness, making him unable to help but speak.

"So as a human being, do you really have no emotions at all?"

Luther, who was digging through the rubble, paused for a moment, then recovered.

"That's right. I won't be sad about something like this. Since it has already happened, I will just solve any problems I encounter now. Being sad is just a waste of time."

Luthor said this, but the physiological changes in his body were captured by Clark's super five senses. It was a sad feeling.

Yes, Luthor may be arrogant, conceited, and a human supremacist who values ​​strength above all else, but he is also a human being, and Metropolis is where he has always lived. Facing the destruction of his homeland, how could he have no reaction at all?

But Luther knew that he had no sad events. Now that 99% of human beings were dead, as the smartest human being today, he had to remain absolutely calm in order to get through this difficult time.

"found it."

After noticing the change in Luthor's mentality, the last bit of resistance in Clark's heart towards Luthor disappeared. The inherent impression brought by the comics has been overwritten by the real Luthor he saw before his eyes.

At this moment, Luther, who was digging through the rubble, looked at a metal door on the ground and smiled.

"If you've read the comics, you should know that super villains always leave solid underground bases in various places, and this is it."