Shadow of the Beautiful World

Kent Farm, outside the small town of Mossville, Kansas.

The morning sun shines on the farm where the crops are planted. In the middle of the farm, there is a single-family house that looks a bit dilapidated.

In the corridor outside the house, the pregnant Louise Lane no longer had the ability and elegance of being the ace reporter of Planet Daily.

Like other mothers-to-be who are about to give birth, Louise is in a slightly slovenly state.

She was wearing maternity-like pajamas, lying on a rocking chair, holding a book in her hand, stroking her belly, and softly reading the stories in the book.

Listen to stories for children.

Oh, well, Miss Lane is doing prenatal education.

As a mature and independent woman, she clearly wants her upcoming child to win at the starting line.

Martha and Jonathan drove to Kansas City in the morning, and Clark's adoptive parents were preparing for the arrival of their grandson. They planned to build a play area for their young grandson next to the farm house.

Although that probably won't come in handy until the grandson is 3 or 4 years old.

But old man, that's how it is.

Jonathan even made a cradle for his grandson by himself a few days ago, and Martha started preparing clothes for the child early.

The warm sun shone on Louise's face. She hadn't done her hair properly for several days. She was well taken care of by her parents here. In fact, the entire Kent family was already revolving around Louise. .

At the foot of the mother-to-be's recliner, lay a pure white dog.

This cute dog has a pair of blue eyes. It lies obediently on the ground, basking in the sun, wagging its tail, and raising its head from time to time to look at the hostess.

There was a gleam of wisdom in the dog's eyes, and it was like a loyal guard, following Louise, always ready to protect her.

This dog is called Krypton, and it was a gift brought back by Louise's husband Clark from Asgard.

It grows very fast, and in just over 2 months, it has grown from a puppy to the size of an adult husky, and if you look carefully, the dog's legs, abdomen, and body muscles are extremely developed.

It's almost like a bodybuilding champion among dogs.

But these are carefully hidden under the smooth white hair, making it look not much different from ordinary dogs.

woof

Little Krypton, lying at Louise's feet, suddenly raised his head, stood up, yelled twice to the sky, and wagged his tail quickly.

Louise put down her book, looked up, and saw her husband falling from the sky.

In the early morning sunshine, Clark, wearing a suit and wearing glasses, lightly landed on the farm land. He straightened his collar and walked towards his wife with his handbag.

Xiao Krypton happily ran to Clark and circled around his master a few times, bouncing up and down, obviously very happy.

You should take a good rest now, the weather outside is still a bit cold.

Clark threw the handbag to Krypton, and the white dog jumped up, grabbed the handbag accurately, then wagged its tail, and brought the briefcase back to the house for Clark.

Clark himself reached out to help Louise, who was very handicapped, from the reclining chair. He stroked his wife's hair and said:

When my mother saw it, she was going to nag again.

Martha protected me too well.

Louise walked forward with her big belly, and complained to Clark:

She protects me like a baby, but I can take care of myself.

The pregnant Louise's personality has also become a little softer.

Resting her head in her husband's broad arms, she stroked her stomach and said to Clark:

You will become healthy if you bask in the sun. I think our child may also need to bask in the sun. This may make him a healthier birth. I don't want him to grow weak and small and be bullied by other children.

He won't.

Clark was amused by his wife's words, he helped Louis into the house, and he said with certainty:

He'll have all the good qualities of a Kryptonian and an Earthling, and he'll definitely grow into a handsome, healthy lad.

He'll be as beautiful as you and as strong as me.

Superman is acting less like an all-conquering superhero in this moment, and more like a father looking forward to the birth of a child.

In the room, Louise sat on a chair, while Clark half-kneeled in front of his wife. He put his ear on Louise's stomach, listening to his son's fetal movement.

Although as Superman, he doesn't need to do this, he can clearly hear the voice in Louise's belly.

Many people call Clark a god among men.

But obviously, at least at this moment, Clark's humanity is much more than divinity.

In the sunlight shining into the room from the window, Louise's hands were gently placed on her husband's hair, her eyes were full of happiness, she hugged Clark, and Clark also hugged her.

Xiao Krypton squatted obediently to the side, protecting the mistress.

This scene is very sweet.

I have to go out later.

Clark raised his head and kissed his wife. While helping Louise to tidy her messy hair, he said softly:

Go to see Kara, and then go to Asgard. The previous show about the secrets of Asgardian civilization received an overwhelming response. The editor-in-chief hopes that I will make up some more pictures of the interior decoration of the Golden Palace.

I'll probably be back in the afternoon.

Superman said to his wife:

I will not miss the moment when our child is born. I will ask Kara to come over to accompany you. If you feel unwell, be sure to ask her to send you to the hospital as soon as possible.

Why don't you let Eddie do it?

Louise frowned, and there was an unfounded worry in her heart.

She took Clark's hand and said to her husband:

Maybe you can take a leave of absence. Today I... hope you can stay with me today.

Because you asked for leave.

Clark couldn't see any strangeness on his face. He patted his wife's head lightly as if comforting a little girl. He said:

So your job, I have to help you take care of it, don't worry, Louise.

Clark leaned down and kissed his wife on the forehead. He held Louise's slightly cold hand instead, and said to his wife:

I promise, I will come back in the afternoon and stay with you, okay?

Now go and rest for a while.

Superman sent his wife back to the bedroom, he waved to Louise who was lying on the bed, and then gently closed the door.

Clark turned his head and saw Little Krypton squatting in front of him. There was also a hint of worry in the blue eyes of this Kryptonian dog.

Obviously, it knows what its master is going to do.

Little Krypton...

Clark squatted down and reached out to pet his unusual dog.

He looked into Xiao Krypton's eyes, and said softly to Xiao Krypton:

You are also a family member. When I am not around, you must protect Louise, Mom and Dad, and my child who is about to be born.

I know, you're smart, you know a lot of things, but don't tell Louise until I get back, okay?

The super dog Xiao Krypton stared at his master.

It could understand what Clark meant. It tilted its head, glanced at the closed bedroom door, and then at Clark. In the end, Krypton nodded to Clark.

Very well, I feel at ease with you here.

Clark took a deep breath.

He reached out and took off the tie around his neck, followed by Xiao Krypton and walked out of the house. He stood under the sun, feeling the warmth and strength brought by the sun.

He looked back at the home where he grew up.

This is not a luxurious house, and it already has a bit of an old taste in time, and my children will grow up here.

He won't miss the time he spends with his son.

Never miss a minute!

Thinking of this, the firmness in Clark's eyes became clearer, and he clenched his fists.

My child is about to be born, which represents my new hope in life, and I still have some obstinate compatriots walking through the darkness, struggling to find hope...

It's time to break the barrier of darkness and bring hope to your last clansmen.

whoosh

Clark's figure soared into the sky and quickly rushed into the sky.

Although there was still the last month of the three months agreed with General Zod, Clark didn't want to wait any longer.

During this period of time, he thought a lot, and he finally made a decision. He still couldn't let his people continue to repeat the mistakes of the collapse of Kryptonian civilization.

They want to use the wrong method to revive civilization.

To rebuild the world the wrong way, but if a thing has been proven wrong, then it does not deserve to be picked up from the dustbin of history.

But, do you want to take Kara with you?

This was the last question Clark could not decide on.

Kara is his cousin and the orphan of Krypton. It stands to reason that Kara has enough reasons to participate in the differences and wars between him and General Zod.

And with Kara's help, Clark's battle would definitely be much easier.

But Kara already had her own life, and Clark didn't want to involve Kara in this troublesome matter just because of his insistence.

Clark decided to take a trip to Philadelphia.

Go see your cousin.

If you can't come back, take it as your last farewell.

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Supergirl Kara has been living in Philadelphia for some time now, for the same reason she moved to Maine before, for her boyfriend.

Kara's personality is different from Clark's.

She was 16 years old when she left Krypton, but her spaceship did not reach the earth in the first time, but was pushed into a special environment called ghost space in the aftermath of the Krypton explosion.

Outside time is suspended there.

Kara's growth is also suspended. After finally leaving the ghost space, Kara is nearly 40 years old, but her appearance and mind are still 16 years old.

She came to Earth, experienced a series of things, and finally became a superhero like Clark.

But compared to the mature and stable Clark, Kara's personality is more casual and free-spirited, not much different from the underage girls on Earth. Moreover, this beautiful Kryptonian girl is slightly violent, but not serious.

When Clark arrived at Kara's residence in Philadelphia, he heard sounds similar to fighting and groans of pain coming from the room of the single-family apartment.

This made Clark feel that he didn't seem to come at the right time.

But Clark obviously thought too much.

Kara isn't doing weird things with her boyfriend, she's training her new boyfriend!

Uh, to put it bluntly, she's beating Shazam.

Hey, stand up like a man!

In an empty room, Kara, who was wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants, posed in a fighting posture, and shouted to Shazam lying on the ground in front of him with a dissatisfied face:

The training is not over yet! With your current appearance, you will definitely be beaten into a pig's head in that battle!

Stand up, let's continue!

Shazam Superman seems to have gotten used to the cynicism of his girlfriend. In Superman state, with two fist marks on his face, he struggled to get up from the ground.

He unsteadily stood up straight.

It stands to reason that with the magical abilities bestowed on Superman Shazam, he would not have been beaten so badly by Kara, but the two were training in fighting, and they could only fight with their bodies and skills, and could not use magical abilities.

Shazam, a teenager, would not throw lightning bolts at his girlfriend that could destroy the castle.

Kara's character is like a young man, and Billy Batson is a minor in the true sense. The way this couple gets along is very interesting, just like those adolescent young people.

Full of joy, rowdy and disagreement.

But the thing that makes Kara most uncomfortable is that every time she and Billy go shopping, it's like a big sister with a younger brother. This kind of sister-brother relationship feels a little weird.

Therefore, Kara asked Shazam to maintain a superhuman state when he was with her, so that it looked like two adults were together.

This time, hit lightly, okay?

Shazam clenched his fists, the fist marks on his face and red and swollen eyes healed quickly, and he said to Kara:

Speaking of which, are you really not going to participate in the battle for the Supreme Mage with me? With your help, I will be much more relaxed.

No!

Kara shook her long golden hair, and the pretty girl said with her arms crossed:

That's your own business, you know I hate weak men, so if you want to stay with me, please behave decently, okay?

Then if I win, can we...

A strange yearning flashed across Shazam's face, but the next moment, Kara's figure rushed to his side like a phantom, raised his palm, and hit Shazam on the head with a knife.

What dirty things are you thinking!

Shazam squatted down with his head in pain, while Kara stared at her dissatisfied. She said:

You're not yet an adult, why did you become so obscene, can't you wait for a few years?

but...

The voice of the pretty girl from Krypton became playful the next moment. She pulled Shazam up from the ground and kissed him lightly on the face. She whispered in Shazam's ear:

If you really win and become the supreme mage, then it's not impossible...

That's what you said!

Shazam's excited screams sounded in the house the next moment, as well as the sound of lightning, and he shouted:

Then just wait and see, I will definitely win!

Even if it is for you, I will win!

Outside the window, floating there, Clark, who remained hidden, shook his head.

This cousin of mine is really wicked, it seems that she enjoys this sister-brother relationship very much, and it sounds like Shazam is going to do some dangerous things, challenges and the like recently.

Superman shook his head.

Kara also has concerns, so forget it, don't let her be distracted anymore.

He will go alone in the battle with his compatriots!