Not Crazy yet [Comprehensive British and American]

At the same time, inside the venue.

Bruce Wayne's dance partner was extra glamorous today.The woman in a light golden evening dress is elegant and beautiful, her black hair is pulled up high, revealing her graceful neck.Such finery was supposed to make women appear softer and more vulnerable.This should have weakened Diana's momentum...

But Bruce had to admit that Diana was indeed different.Not only did this long dress not make this demigod and princess look more ordinary, but it directly made her look like a swan walking into a flock of chickens.

This beauty whose skin seemed to be shining brightly was completely ignorant of this matter.Wonder Woman was looking at the group of mortals who were talking in low voices or talking loudly with a unique and wild look.

This is the first time for her to attend a banquet in the mortal world, and it really opened her eyes—while there are still countless children who don’t have enough to eat and live under the flames of war, there is actually such a place that is almost heavenly in this world ...

Diana felt a little confused because of this.She has always been a straightforward woman, not to mention getting along with her these days has made her very clear: as long as she asks Batman, she can always get the answer.

So the goddess asked this slightly harsh, but very naive question.Bruce, who was looking around looking for someone, was silent for a few seconds after listening, and his eyes, which already contained many complicated emotions, flickered a few times.The young Batman looked at the woman who asked the question, and his blue eyes met silently - thinking of another young man with black hair and blue eyes.

...How does he view this issue?Under the premise that he actually has the ability to change everything.How does Superman see this unfair and just world full of discrimination and harm?

...he worked hard.He can even be said to have tried his best.

This poor boy from another planet, this indestructible symbol of justice—he has given the world all he can.

But what happened?The world never looked down on him and pitied him.Karl-El's wisdom and sensitivity turned out to be a sharp weapon to hurt Superman. The eyes of all the people in this world crushed him, and the unrepentant rescued successfully defeated him-who can blame him Too weak?Who is eligible?

The "evil" that Superman has seen and endured cannot be quantified, just like no one can describe the infinite size.

Thinking of this, Wonder Woman couldn't help lowering her head and sighing.She hears Bruce talk about Kal-El a lot these days.Although she later found out that it was also an emotional ordeal for Batman.But the Dark Knight still insists that she learn more about Superman - in order to give them a chance.

...a chance to save Superman and regain Kal-El's trust.

——But Batman didn't expect that at this moment, Wonder Woman, who came to resolve Superman's suffering, was also confused.She finally saw what this so-called 'upper class' looked like.Finally meeting these truly extraordinary mortals.

But what are these incomparably outstanding elites talking about?They talked about oil, culture, and the ignorance and uncivilization of the third world.They talked about those compatriots who had blood of the same color as themselves, and their disgusted tone seemed to be a group of harmful mosquitoes.

Diana had her own territory and home.So no matter how puzzled and annoyed you feel, you can only sigh about it.She is a respectable goddess who is willing to help those who suffer injustice within her power.Her compassionate attitude has a natural detachment.Because she still has her own place after all-she is the future queen of Amazon.Her country does not say that everyone is equal, at least the people of the country still have the human nature to help each other.And Diana can also learn from the experience and lessons she experienced in the mortal world, and treat her people more kindly in the future.

...but what about Bruce and Clark?Bruce who was born human, Bruce who was born superior.How does he feel about all this?This ugly, profit-oriented, distorted world?How does a boy who lost his parents because of evil repay this world full of evil?Had he seen it all for a moment and hated it?

—with or without, he's Batman.

A Gotham Knight disguised as Bruce Wayne.Resolutely set foot on a single-plank bridge that cannot be turned back...

The two looked at each other for a long time, and the two pairs of blue eyes with slightly different colors seemed to blend together at this moment.Diana's pity and pity were so dazzling, as if she already knew Bruce's answer.

"There are some things we can't change. Diana, one can never change another..."

Even so, Bruce Wayne spoke in a low voice.She lowered her head slightly and bravely looked directly into the eyes of the goddess Wugou.

"...you are saying that there is no cure for the mortal world." Wonder Woman stared into Batman's unwavering, calm eyes, she murmured softly. "But this is your world. This is all you are...I'm starting to understand that boy, I'm starting to empathize with him—it's hard for people like us to accept that truth."

There was a hint of complaint in her tone unconsciously.Seems to blame Bruce for not taking her through these harsh truths until the end of the day—but Wonder Woman can't help feeling thankful.Because these overly sharp contrasts are something she can never see in Aegis.

"........."

Bruce wisely responded to Diana's obviously emotional answer with silence.He did not reveal the truth.

Wonder Woman will indeed be unacceptable, but she will eventually make a choice like Clark.She also will not be able to escape from this ugly real world.Because... Those who harbor compassion will eventually be swallowed by their own compassion.

The pair of bi people who were extremely matching in appearance were silent for a while with their own thoughts.Then it was Bruce Wayne who broke the deadlock and made arrangements.

"I guess it's out of the question for us to run into him by luck."

He said firmly.

"He must be avoiding me. Although the building is coincidentally lead-in, which is not conducive to his visual search. But his hearing is also very keen. At worst, if he hears you and me together, he will also hide together you."

"So let's separate first - go and talk to someone. Of course it would be the best to meet him. And I can go upstairs to meet Tony Stark first, and also check Luthor's tone."

—Diana agreed to the plan.She believed that Bruce could always come up with the best plan in a short period of time... But man was not as good as God, and this exploration revealed a big trouble.

……… At this moment, on the fourth floor, Clark Kent has been ushered in by Tony Stark’s little robot.

Clark glanced around and found that there were significantly fewer people on the fourth floor.But what is amazing is that the size of the banquet hall is much smaller... This building was originally owned by Lex Luthor, and Clark suspected that he had tampered with it secretly.

The little reporter looked around without hesitation.If it weren't for his obviously expensive gown, the security guard would have to step up and ask him if he was a waiter who went to the wrong place.

But in situations where supervision doesn't work, the lookout does work best.Superman, who is very familiar with Lex Luthor, immediately sees something very wrong.

The logo of Lex Group is a capital 'L', which is said to have been designed by Luthor himself—but for some reason, there are two lowercase 'l.l' in the lower right corner of the huge L today.Clark walked forward a little confused.He wants to meet Tony, wants to talk to him about this.

Luther's middle name is not 'l', and it is almost impossible for him to add other people's initials to his company's LOGO... Is there any force that is as arrogant as Luther and cannot be ignored?

——But when Clark limped around the crowd, and even passed through the curtain that Luther didn't know, the robot that looked like a trash can suddenly stopped, and after a very vague sound of "You don't come here yet" , stopped in place.This situation was beyond Clark's expectations, and Superman panicked for a moment.

Because even after machine processing, it is not difficult to hear the boredom and anger in Tony Stark's voice.This surprised Clark... The unbearable worry made Superman frown.Whether it's Luthor or Nirvana Steel is undoubtedly the hardest part of the puzzle - but shouldn't it make a well-prepared Tony Stark so... angry?

The faint coolness from his back made the Kryptonian clenched his fists.Superman listened, trying to find Iron Man's location.The lead walls severely limited his physical abilities.After searching for a long time, he vaguely discovered the other party's position.It was no surprise that another triumphant voice belonged to Lex Luthor.So without hesitation, Superman dropped the white tin can that was circling around on the side, and strode over there.

...But the little reporter who lost his superhuman eyesight couldn't find the exact location of the door.Clark, who walked several dead ends but couldn't break through the wall, became more and more annoyed and anxious...

And at this time, someone who hid from the banquet because he didn't want to be watched by the crowd finally couldn't help it:

"...the gentleman with the black hair. This is the third time you've been back here."

At the same time that Clark lost his way for the fourth time and circled back to the corridor.A male voice with a slight accent sounded behind him.There was a hint of curiosity and reminder in this voice, as if he was afraid that the young man who had lost his way three times would go the wrong way again...Superman, who was undoubtedly sympathized by others, turned around helplessly and collapsed, without any help. The person who saw clearly opened his mouth to explain:

"Luther didn't prepare a floor plan at all." He gritted his teeth. "I'm in a hurry, sorry—"

But Clark froze before finishing his sentence.He looked at the black youth in front of him who was looking straight at him calmly...he recognized the face.

"...Hi, Prince T'Challa."

This face appeared in the materials Iron Man sent to Superman and Tony sent to Clark at the same time.So it was taken for granted that he remembered it.Clark's greeting caused the other party to startle.Obviously he didn't understand why he was recognized by this lost lamb.

But the 'surprise' given to him by the white youth in front of 3 is not over yet.The man who was still in a hurry strode forward and made a 'please' gesture.

"Hello, Prince, I am Clark Kent who was assigned to do an exclusive interview with you this time. This is my business card." The young man who is said to be Kent stared at T'Challa with shining blue eyes. "But now is not the time for an interview—you should know where Luther is now?"

"Can you show me the way, please?"

——? ? ?

T'Challa blinked in surprise, never expecting that the first thing the other party said after recognizing him was...Looking for Luthor? ...But the other party's expression was too sincere, and the matter itself was quite interesting.The prince of Wakanda thought for less than two seconds, then stepped forward with a smile.

"Then don't get lost, Mr. Kent."

The future Black Panther teases Superman.

"I can't find you if you lose it."

...Clark pursed his lips and turned his head away.The entire face of the Kansas youth blushed.He wanted to explain to the other party very much: it was all bad about this building, it contained lead, and there were many forks; It's not his fault, Clark is at most a little concerned and messed up...

But when Superman who followed T'Challa finally walked to the big room where Luthor had brought T'Challa once... Clark was shocked to find that the place was weirdly big and weirdly cold.A huge 'L' and a lowercase 'll' were printed on the leaded iron doors, which didn't look like a place to receive the royal family at all, but like an armory, a laboratory...

Then the young Superman turned his head and looked at the group of men not far away.Only then did he discover that Tony was not the only one who was face to face with Luther.Oliver Queen, Norman Osborn, Warren Worthington... Bruce Wayne was all there.

The appearance of the two of them made the originally very 'hot' scene a bit colder, and six pairs of eyes focused on T'Challa and Clark.It's just that Osborn and Worthington are looking at T'Challa, and Oliver and Bruce are looking at Clark.

Green Arrow's eyes were filled with surprise and curiosity.Bruce's eyes were extremely shaken, even a little panicked.This made Clark feel unspeakably ashamed and hurt. He turned his head first, preferring to look at Luthor's smug expression, rather than turning his head to look at Batman again.

He was mistaken.But Bruce is really distraught and doesn't understand how the whole thing could be so clever, so stupid.He was full of anger and sorrow, and he just wanted to get Clark, who was the last to know and was crazy in the face of Luthor, to get out of here.

But before he could figure out how to expel Kent, who he "didn't know", the two who had been arguing were the first to speak.

Tony Stark never expected that Clark would ask T'Challa to bring him here-Iron Man hated himself for being more careful without warning, but there was still time to let his boy get away.Iron Man shouted warmly:

"Clark, you go back first"

But the appearance of weakness made Iron Man not as tough as before.Luther's mocking voice was like a sharp knife, cutting off Tony's instructions in an instant:

"Everyone is finally here! Welcome, Your Highness T'Challa, Mr. Kent."

"Why are you in such a hurry to get people out, Tony? This is also a great opportunity for our dear little Mr. Kent, don't be in such a hurry to get in the way of young people... Tin can."

——No, no, no.You have no idea what you're doing, Luther.

Bruce Wayne's usual melancholy temperament evaporated out of thin air, and Batman's shaking was fleeting.Then he stood by Iron Man's side without hesitation:

"You are a fraud! Lex! Be a decent person—you make us think that you are here for Prince T'Challa, then let us communicate with the prince..."

But Bruce is just as concerned about chaos.Batman didn't even realize that the situation had begun to be chaotic.The sweet bait sprinkled by Luther began to work. The profit-seeking instinct of the businessman and the pursuit of power by the arms dealer made Norman Osborn interrupt Bruce with a smile.

He spoke slowly and coldly.

"This is just your opinion, dear Bruce. We originally chose to attend Lex's banquet in the midst of our busy schedules for a win-win situation, and His Royal Highness T'Challa is just one of the many guests--now the bigger opportunity has been laid In front of our eyes, don’t you still have to express your rejection rigidly? Thomas’ son shouldn’t be so timid.”

"Shut up! Osborne, you are not qualified to educate me for my father—"

Bruce took the opportunity to stride forward, intending to fight with the other party based on Osborn's words.He didn't hesitate to end the game himself to make the situation even worse-as long as it can save Superman from hearing what Luthor just said, as long as he can avoid letting Clark know at the worst time...

what do you know?

"Jingle, jingle, jingle—"

The men are completely messed up.No one thought that Bruce, who had always been reserved, would hit someone.Oliver instinctively stepped forward and hugged Wayne's shoulders, while Old Worthington dragged Osborne back two steps.Tony took the opportunity to walk towards Clark and tried to take the boy away by force.And Luthor and T'Challa watched all this with arms folded, one complacent, the other frowning puzzled.

But all men heard the bell.And suddenly remembered his identity.They stopped their hands at the same time, and instinctively looked in the direction of the ringtone.

The bell came from another entrance to the hall.There stood a blond woman in black.This woman seems to have merged into the shadow of the building, lifeless and charming at the same time.

... The woman is thin and beautiful, with an indifferent expression like another stone statue.

Clark lost all his strength the moment he saw the other person's face.He was unable to hide his astonishment and bewilderment.he……

he?

"Hi! Come closer, Lana!"

...Then he heard Luther say proudly.

Superman's vision seemed to be blurring.Clark seemed to see Tony's extremely ugly face, and seemed to hear the sound of Bruce clenching his teeth.

ah.correct.

correct

She is Lana.

—She's Lana Lang.

She is Lana Lang.

once, his, that, girl

The author has something to say: ... I didn't get home until 08:30 this evening.The thesis was changed to eleven o'clock, and the smear was written after the lights were turned off...

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Lana Lang, the first love of Superman in this article, the woman who lied to Superman and gave her sincerity.Was asked by someone to conceive Superman's child.