Outer Space.
A figure wearing a red cape stood, gazing at the battlefield that had just ended.
"So, you never actually lost your memory, did you?" Kino asked.
"Mm. After losing my powers, I just wanted some quiet time to reflect on life. Also, thank you for the gift. Lois has been much happier."Clark smiled gently, looking like an honest, simple country boy.
"You thick-browed, square-jawed guy can lie too, huh? This isn't the Dark Multiverse, is it? I want to go back to Marvel."Kino couldn't help curling his toes at the thought of how he had previously tried to fool this guy.
"Sorry, I also wanted to ask about the abilities you have…"A glimmer of hope flickered in Clark's eyes as he cautiously opened his mouth.
"I'm not a Kryptonian. I just copied your superpowers when you died," Kino replied.
"I see…"A flicker of disappointment crossed Clark's face.
Apokolips.
Inside the palace.
A massive boom tube suddenly appeared, and a violent energy surge blasted out countless fragments of buildings, along with swarms of Parademons, the massive figure of Steppenwolf, and even a Batwing, all of which were hurled to the ground.
Darkseid sat motionless upon his throne. He slowly opened his eyes, the crimson glow in them emanating endless majesty and cruelty, looking down at the battered Steppenwolf with utter indifference.
Stripping off his armor, Steppenwolf prostrated fully on the ground.
"Master, please grant me another chance. I will surely conquer Earth for you!"
"Parademons," Darkseid uttered calmly.
Immediately, hordes of Parademons surged forward like a tidal wave, pouncing on Steppenwolf. The sounds of biting and chewing intertwined into a chilling symphony.
Even then, Steppenwolf dared not resist in the slightest. He remained bowed and motionless, like a petrified statue.
At that moment, the Batwing suddenly powered up.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
A series of violent explosions instantly transformed the once-majestic palace into a sea of flames. Fireballs soared into the sky, and countless Parademons were incinerated in the blast.
Darkseid calmly walked out of the billowing smoke, his body radiating a terrifying aura.
Two mounds made from Parademon corpses collapsed, revealing the disheveled Desaad and Granny Goodness beneath them.
"You brought back a bomb, you useless fool."Desaad glared hatefully at the charred Steppenwolf.
"I'm sorry, Master…"Steppenwolf's voice trembled with terror and despair, even as he remained groveling on the floor.
From the wreckage of the Batwing, Bruce's voice emerged.
"Darkseid, this is just a warning. If you dare come to Earth again, I'll destroy the entire Apokolips."
Darkseid's eyes flashed with twin beams of blinding red light, completely obliterating the remaining debris of the Batwing.
He stepped beside Steppenwolf and pressed his foot down on his head.
"Steppenwolf, you truly are a failure."
"Master… ahhh!"
With a heart-wrenching scream, Darkseid mercilessly crushed Steppenwolf's skull underfoot, then turned and walked out of the ruined palace with steady steps.
"Earth… New Gods… We will meet again."
Batcave.
Kino stared at the pile of rubble above.
"So you destroyed it in the end. Why didn't you call me? It would've been an easy favor."
Everyone from the Justice League was present, including Clark.
Bruce wasn't the least bit surprised to see Clark. He had long suspected Clark's amnesia was fake, but had simply chosen not to expose him.
"Destroying it wasn't the final goal. It was only part of the overall plan," Bruce explained calmly.
"And the two of you? Just stood by and watched us get beaten up?"Diana crossed her arms and glared unhappily at Kino and Clark.
"I went to save the world. This guy is the one who just sat back and watched you all get pummeled."Kino pointed at Clark.
"Because even without me, you all could still defeat the enemy."Clark smiled.
"Save the world? Kino bro, you showed up after the war ended…"Barry asked hesitantly.
"It was another parallel world. I met another Flash, and then…"
Kino began to recount everything about the other world, even showcasing the "black history" he had collected.
"Thank you."Diana looked at the video of another version of herself expressing gratitude and firmly said, "Fake."
"How about this one then?"Kino pulled out another recording.
("I have no black history. How old are you? Fiv—")CRACK!
Diana crushed the player in her hand.
"Not just you. Everyone has one."Kino grinned mischievously and handed each person a copy of their own "black history"—except Aquaman.
Bruce's expression turned grim. This guy was getting stronger and stronger. And if another Flash from a parallel world could appear here, there might be more unexpected surprises in the future. He needed to update his contingency plans once again.
Barry shivered inexplicably, but didn't dwell on it.
He stared intently at the video of the other Flash. If the Speed Force allowed travel across parallel worlds, could it also cross time?
"Demon King, didn't the other version of me become Cyborg?"Victor looked longingly at the intact version of himself.
"He did, but I cured him. Want me to fix you too? Just give me your body."Kino asked expectantly.
Victor looked at his mechanical body, conflicted. He would've agreed without hesitation in the past—but after facing Steppenwolf…
"No. This world still needs Cyborg's strength."
"All right, then."
Kino still considered building a Kabuto-style armor next.
"Why didn't I get a copy?"Aquaman asked curiously.
"In the other world, you didn't even show up. You were probably still swimming somewhere."Kino shrugged.
Clark stared at the alternate version of himself in a daze. He hadn't expected to see another "him" like this.
"You said you fought Darkseid. Do you have any intel on him?"Bruce asked seriously.
"I do—but you'll have to trade something for it."Kino turned away from Clark and touched the S on his chest.
"Deal."Bruce agreed without hesitation.
Kino immediately summoned FAIZ.
As soon as FAIZ appeared, it locked eyes on Victor. A yellow stream of data flashed.
"Your Majesty, upgrade materials detected. Capture?"
Victor was startled, and a red light flared from his forehead as he instantly shifted into combat mode.
"Decline. Play the footage of the battle with Darkseid."
"Yes, sir."
FAIZ projected a video.
It showed Kino's first-person battle with Darkseid, complete with detailed analysis of his energy, power, and speed.
Everyone watched silently. By the end, their faces were grave. Even combined, they might not be able to defeat such overwhelming strength.
"How did you finally beat him?" Bruce asked.
"That's VIP-only content."Kino had no intention of revealing his trump card.
Bruce knew… it was time to update the plan—again.
Quote of the Chapter:
"Even gods bleed when underestimated. But demons? They laugh while you plan."
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