Not Crazy yet [Comprehensive British and American]

"I've been accused of being inhuman lately. And indifferent to the human rights of certain groups." Clark Kent averted his eyes from Luthor. "Of course it's not the first time. But this time I do care a lot more - because I've never taken this kind of bullshit seriously in the past. But this time the person who said it was particularly convincing."

Clark frowned.Because out of the corner of his eye, he saw a bit of nostalgia in Lex's expression.It made him feel uncomfortable for a while.Superman realizes that Luthor must have been accused of the same thing when he was younger

"You should know whoever said that just wanted to hurt you, stab you, put blood on your heart...you know that, right? Clark."

At this moment, it was replaced by Superman with goosebumps all over his body.Clark subconsciously straightened his back.Luthor's tone and words seemed so didactic, so condescending.But Lex's attitude was strangely gentle... This made him really feel uncomfortable.

But Clark replied anyway.

"Yes. Of course I do."

"Is he someone you care about?"

For a moment Clark was almost on the verge of laughing.No, it doesn't.Superman never cared about Savage.There was only one criminal he cared about before the Conqueror... and that was you.It was you who asked that question, Luther.

"Not at all. He doesn't deserve to be called an enemy."

His cold description didn't offend Lex at all.Mr. Luther looked at the young man in front of him almost tenderly.It's unabashedly bright.It's really indescribable... When Lex thought of this young man pretending to be clumsy in front of Stark, the joy in his heart became even stronger.

"Hey, why bother with that?" He sighed softly. "You know that there are always some people in this world who try to pull all extraordinary people to their starting line... They always use their ignorant brains to speculate on the thoughts of people like you and me. This is why you always Reasons for hiding? Pity! What a waste, Clark! Whether it's wasting time thinking about the words of such a fool, or continuing to hide yourself..."

Lex's hand stroked the knife lightly.

"Why don't you come and work for me? You should choose a better and wider path...I will lead you to witness this world. Dear young man...you will never regret making this decision."

This time Clark didn't laugh at Luther again.He shook his head, thinking about what the other person said.Of course Clark doesn't think that all the ethical rules in this world are completely wrong, and he certainly doesn't think that all of Lex's words are right... But it is true that Lex Luthor may not be wrong in one sentence.

Perhaps it is indeed a waste of time to continue thinking about Savage's words.

Because Superman can't pretend he really cares about that answer.

"Haven't you read my degree, Lex? What are you going to have me do at your company? Be your special assistant with Miss Mercy?—that's a horrible scene. And I do like being a reporter. I really just like writing articles. Don't try again, I won't work for you." Superman looked up at his nemesis. "Speaking of which, I also want to ask you something else... I heard that this is a restricted area."

Lex frowned sharply.

He guessed in an instant what his young man wanted to ask.This finally made Mr. Luthor feel a little unhappy-Superman.Of course it will be Superman.Otherwise what else?

His reaction didn't surprise Clark.But that doesn't stop Superman from questioning—Clark said it bluntly.

"I noticed that as long as you are mentioned in the newspapers in the past few years, they will definitely write about Superman. There are many related interviews you have given... But why do you still have this expression when I mention him here today? Is that still a privacy for you?"

The Kryptonian tilted his head and squinted at Luther.The other party seemed to be really choked by him, and it took a few seconds before he spoke again.

"...I don't understand why you bring him up to spoil the scenery, really, Clark." Lex frowned, looking really unhappy.The majesty that belonged to Lex Luthor at this moment finally returned.He looked downright aggressive, almost like a wolf. "I noticed that you didn't mention him in your article. I thought you didn't like him."

Clark looked at Lex's almost wary green eyes.Superman couldn't help laughing.He's sure -- he's sure.If he told Luthor that he was a Superman fan at this time, the other party would definitely be furious and leave the table immediately... He almost wanted to give it a try, but he still suppressed his bad taste.

"I don't like it. I agree with most of your theories...but that doesn't stop me from thinking you're crazy about him." Superman shrugged. "Why? Why bother? Because you're Lex Luthor? Because he's—Superman?"

The silence Clark expected didn't come.Luther smiled almost immediately—a smile of undisguised malice.Those poison-soaked green eyes came back, and he stared at Clark, and he smiled and said,

"That's a novelty of yours...frequent, unique, perceptive. Dear Clark...my young man, that's not a bad reading. It's because I am, I'm Lex Luthor—be positive Meet Superman."

The Superman he was facing nodded in understanding.

"You and I both know what those fools saw when they saw that alien monster soaring in the sky-they mistakenly thought it was a miracle being performed, they thought it was a savior finally coming! Those naive and terrifying thoughts are really It's suffocating... Their optimism will one day bring about the most terrible destruction! At that time, no matter how much they cry, how much they regret—their ending will never be changed!"

Those green eyes were shining.And Clark looked into those eyes, the determination and anger in the eyes of Superman's old enemy.

The Son of Krypton nodded again.

"I don't think you're wrong, Lex."

said Superman.

"There's a difference between being defensive and being proactive. I've heard stories about the metal man, and I think that's a bad idea."

Lex sneered.He looked at the young man, and he taught earnestly.

"Don't be so naive, young man. Are you sympathizing with John Cobain? He's a murderer who's going to get 300 years in prison, and that sad man is terminally ill. It's me who The modification saved his life, and made him a hero who exposed the true face of that alien monster!"

Aha.

Clark raised the corner of his mouth mockingly.He doesn't really sympathize with Cobain—it's hard for him to really sympathize with someone.But it was really hard for Clark to understand Luthor's madness.He could almost say that he created the metal man himself.Converting the whole body of a living person into an alloy is even far beyond immoral or inhumane-this is the real inhumanity.

Superman agrees, really agrees with some of Luthor's ideas.Certain views against him can make him nod his head in agreement.But this doesn't mean that he can really accept the things the other party has done... Those actions are unnecessary, they can only be called 'provocative' actions.That's just unwise, it's just... hate.

The first blemish on Lex Luthor's resume: body modification.It was really just for a challenge against Superman that would never succeed.

But then the words of his old enemy made him realize that he still underestimated him.

"Look what 'Superman' has done! Did he hesitate? He didn't! The cloaked monster ripped off the poor man's limbs and turned him into a useless piece of trash again! Some people may think that I despise life—they are right. I do despise human life, and I really just don’t care about it.” Lex laughed and stared at Clark, the young man’s eyes were still cold and indifferent.So inhuman, so beautiful.But Lex could also see it—a little doubt did appear in those pupils that surpassed gems.It gave the man an eerie sense of satisfaction...his words brought the ruthless statue into human form.

"But what about Superman? What about those mortals who regard him as the guardian of the gods? He doesn't despise human life, but he despises everything other than human life!"

Superman jerked.

Clark didn't show any surprise.He didn't make it look like he was awakened by the other party's words.The Kryptonian just sat there, looking at the almost bombastic Lex Luthor in front of him.The other party behaved like a child eager to share.But those words were sharper than a knife...and more vicious than Savage.

"...You think he should put more effort into humanistic care, don't you?"

Clark's voice was a little dry.And Luther snorted coldly again.At this moment he looked so confident, so sure.The inexplicable and ambiguous atmosphere just now dissipated... Lex stared at Clark with great interest.Staring at this young man who also became interested in Superman.He sneered twice.

"Don't pretend you don't understand. Honey." His voice sounded sweet and pungent. "You know what I mean. I show my arrogance and arrogance to the ignorant world. Because I still regard them as the same. And what about the monster flying in the sky?"

The demon whispered softly.

...and Clark smiled.

"...he wouldn't even talk to them," Superman said with a laugh. "He doesn't respect them, he doesn't care about them. His kindness has always been optional... Nobody gave him that. He always has."

Clark looked at Lex with a wry smile.

The other party smiled at him appreciatively.

……ah.This is really ironic.He's pretty much convinced by his old enemy.

He really deserves to be the person who hates him the most in the world.As expected of Lex Luthor... Clark smiled wryly.He found that his restless mood had calmed down strangely.He didn't want to go head-to-head with Lex anymore...he didn't want to mess with each other anymore.

Because Lex was right.

...Superman also knew early on that Lex Luthor was not wrong.

"Yeah, yeah! That goddamn false god—that goddamn monster that dared to fly over our heads...he dared to mistake himself for a 'hero'. He's worse than Tony Stark. He's just a—not out of control monster." Lex's voice was so content, so happy.He was almost sure—Clark Kent was different. "So what's wrong with my thinking? That's why I've invested so much time and energy into finding his weaknesses... that damn, arrogant, alien. That cowardly and useless government, and it's still going on Let him go..."

The alien nodded along with his words.

"Yeah. You're right. Lex."

Superman agrees with Luthor.