The next day, Justice League Tower

Kal-El knocked on the window.There was a wry smile on the corner of the young Superman's mouth, and the owner of the laboratory quickly noticed him and let him in with a smile.

"Security clearance seems to have changed? ... It's sad that I can't get in through the front door."

The hero who was left on Earth to 'be on duty' rubbed his shoulders.He had just been brutally beaten by a truck. Although it didn't hurt, the ferocity of the criminals on this side left a deep impression on him.

Most of the criminals Kal-El dealt with after defeating General Zod were bank robbers and al Qaeda.Although these two types of people are also very dangerous, they are not as vicious as the criminals on Hernan's side.

How should I put it.This is probably because they all knew that once they were discovered by Superman, they would die in situ, so they resisted more vigorously.

Carl tilted his head helplessly.He gradually realized the 'good' side of Hernan's killing - except for the real outlaws, basically no one wants to participate in any crime that may attract Superman.

Among the criminals on Hernan's side, there are no speculators who have gone the wrong way... To put it ironically, in fact, the 'Murdering Superman' has really improved the social atmosphere.

It made Carl's heart heavy, and he couldn't tell what it was like... It didn't change his mind, but it made him think about a lot of things he hadn't thought of before.

Carl is not a seasoned Superman.After getting over the initial discomfort, he cherished his days on 'Hernan's Earth' instead.Although chosen differently, he did come early to an Earth with Superman for more than a decade.

This made Carl start to think deeply about what the meaning of superman and hero is to the earth.He's always embarrassed when he thinks like that—it hasn't been long since he decided to be a hero, after all.It's rather strange to think about such a long-term thing at this point.

...but it's also a good thing.Karl sees this as an improvement.He seemed to finally be able to get out of his previous guilt.He can finally no longer think that his existence has brought disaster and invasion to the earth... He can finally face himself by facing Hernan.

This really made Karl relax a lot.He even smiles a lot more recently.

"Oh, by the way, who is this boy?"

His reaction at this time was so perfect that he even opened his eyes wide in feigned surprise.Kirk didn't like sunlight, and beside him stood a lazy little boy against the wall.

Kirk sighed secretly at Carl's reaction.He can always feel the difference in the two Superman's personalities in these small places.Hernan didn't like children, and he never treated anyone particularly favorably because of their youth—except, of course, the Falcones.

Jason, who was named, raised his eyebrows and showed a provocative and proud smile.

"I'm the one who changed the security clearance!"

Well.Of course not.Considering that it is daytime when Kirk is not good at dealing with it, and Iron Man is lying on the anesthesia table, Wonder Woman Becca raised the security level of the building without hesitation, and viciously sent the owner of the building—Superman , are blocked outside the authority.

But unfortunately, this did not make Hernan feel ashamed.Instead, Carl, who has been maintaining world peace for them, was shut out.

Kirk pursed his lips at this—his two invincible companions always showed inexplicable childishness in some very small details—but he didn't love it, and he didn't want to complain.He shook his head at Carl, indicating that this was not the case.

... He is really a very considerate and silent person.Carl had to admit that he had quite a crush on Kirk—he had seldom been treated so tenderly in his adult life.

So the young Superman smiled understandingly, knowing that Kirk didn't want to spoil the kid's interest by not making a sound to refute.

"Okay, Jason... this boy is Jason Todd, the youngest traveler so far."

"It looks like he's coming from a world where you have that Batman."

Kirk paused as he spoke. He looked at the stubborn boy leaning against him, hesitated for a while, and told the embarrassing scene when they first met. "I still don't know why he became a time traveler. Do you have any clue?"

Karl frowned at this.On the day when the number of time travelers they captured finally exceeded a single digit, the prudent Kirk and Iron Man were finally convinced that all time travelers must have something "extraordinary"... This made Karl feel worried, He looked at the very unconvinced boy in front of him, and finally shook his head.

"……No, I do not know."

"Yeah." Kirk nodded.But the next second Jason snorted coldly.This made Batman look at him again, again.

This kid has always acted... pretty tough and stubborn.Kirk is very bad at dealing with children, but somehow realizes that the other party is actually pretending.

Maybe it's because they're all from Gotham.Not wanting to show weakness is almost the instinct of all people at the bottom of Gotham. Once they take the initiative to expose their weaknesses, they may be hit hard... Kirk sighed again.

He guessed Jason had figured out what they were worried about.Considering what Jason was doing when he saw him, maybe this kid would become a very dangerous criminal in the future, that's why he was chosen as a time traveler and thrown here.

This is very reasonable thinking.But also pretty ruthless.Kirk felt that Jason was dissatisfied because of this... He fake coughed:

"If it wasn't for a problem with the previous statistics, then there must be something extraordinary about him." Batman's voice was still steady and unwavering. "Maybe he hasn't been fully inspired, or he, like Stark, is a mortal hero."

Jason was obviously taken aback by this statement.Although he acted like a young stubborn donkey, the emotions represented by his expression were quite understandable.

Bruce listened to their conversation with one hand on his head and a smile, and his feelings for Kirk became quite strange after knowing that he, too, could be... Batman.

- It's incredible.

The possibility that he could be a... Batman is incredible in itself; Kirk, in contrast to his alter ego, is even more incredible.

"After that, don't go quietly unloading other people's wheels."

Carl was also taken aback when he heard this.Kirk's tone was too calm, as if Jason—this young thief, he is more likely to become a hero than a criminal... Carl was inexplicably moved.So he smiled and took up the conversation.

"……Humph!"

Jason snorted again, but his face turned red.He refused to let these adults see his embarrassment, the boy turned his head and ran out of the laboratory without hesitation.

In fact, he was also quite disturbed.Not only because of his too bizarre experience, but also because of the Batman who claimed to be a vampire.

Jason was a little afraid of him at first, but now he is not afraid at all.

Kirk sighed at the turn of events.He really didn't know how to bring the child—but he did bring Jason back, and there was no way he could lock the child up with those grotesque criminals.

Kirk's emotions were very delicate. Before he had time to gather his thoughts, he turned around and greeted the two of them, and then followed the boy out of the laboratory.

Fortunately, Batman knew that Bruce and Carl had something to say, so he could take this opportunity to see Iron Man again.

And Bruce, who had been smiling all the time, tilted his head at this moment, and he looked quite relaxed-maybe a little too relaxed.

... It was as if the string that had been stretched all the time suddenly broke, completely relaxing him.

"...you seem to be adjusting well, Superman."

"If I didn't know that you would definitely ask me about the progress of the quantum actuator, I would have thought you would stay."

Carl was embarrassed for a moment.It's not very Wayne, and it's not even Bruce.Carl soon realized what was happening, and looked at Bruce in surprise.

"—Have you made any progress?!"

Bruce couldn't help smiling at Carl's expectant question.He blinked his icy blue eyes, and nodded very naturally:

"Yes. An extremely important technical obstacle has just been solved."

"Before, I have always emphasized to you not to have too much hope in the short term. After all, the taste of disappointment is not good... But to be honest, even if I am now, I feel that I am only close to the door."

Bruce smiled.His attitude is natural and strong. If Lucas is present, he may feel the strangeness of the other party.Unfortunately, Karl was not very familiar with Bruce, so he was only pleasantly surprised.

"So yes, I've made a quantum starter, and judging by the numbers, I'm sure I'll be able to send you back soon."

But at this point, Bruce's smile faded a little.He was indeed quite excited, and also felt a rare sense of relief.But the mood is not really good.

This is a very delicate state, if he can, he really wants to share his complicated mood with someone.

Thinking of this, Mr. Wayne couldn't help sighing, he knew that he... wanted to 'share', or rather, complain to Lucas.

But this time, it's impossible for him to tell the other party everything... Well, maybe it's not impossible, but no matter what, he has to make some preparations first.

Bruce still had a smile on his face.The business nature of this smile was quite strong, while he was seriously answering Karl-El's question, he let himself recall the experience of last night.

Bruce looked at the hope on the young Superman's face, and thought of Lex Luthor's playful expression and the other's question that completely angered him.

"Why do you think what he said is true? Why do you choose to believe him?"

"You're not a fool, Wayne. You're just deluded."

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