The young man walked in from outside the door.
Kara and Mera exchanged glances; Mera remained still, watching from the edge of the bar, while Kara smiled and said to the young man:
"Young man, are you here to buy a pet, or pet supplies?"
Kara's question was routine, but she didn't expect the young man to just glance at her and reply casually:
"I came to see you all. You've done a good job here, and Mera's here too?"
"! ?"
The young man's extremely familiar tone, and the fact that he called out Mera's name, stunned both Kara and Mera.
Mera, who had been uninterested, turned to look at the young man, frowning as she scrutinized him from head to toe, then tentatively asked:
...Kevin?
"Huh?" Kara froze, rubbing her eyes and looking at the young man again, "You're Kevin!?"
"Interesting, how did you recognize me?"
Kevin was very surprised that Mera recognized him immediately.
He had changed so much now; although some parts of him were similar to before, due to his soul, his appearance also leaned slightly towards his previous life.
In short, Kevin and Wei Wen's appearances were each half of the total.
Logically, even if Mera could see a faint shadow of the past on Kevin, she shouldn't have been able to confirm Kevin's identity.
Besides, who would have thought Kevin would turn into a child?
Yet Mera recognized him.
"Because only you talk so annoyingly," Mera said irritably, then, seeing the looks on their faces, added:
"...Alright, I sensed the aura of the trident on you."
"So that's it."
Kevin nodded slightly.
Although he hadn't used the legendary trident for some time, the trident now belonged to Kevin, so he naturally had a subtle connection with it.
Mera was also one of the few people who had come into contact with the trident, so it was understandable that she could determine Kevin's identity from its aura.
Just as Kevin was about to speak, two more people entered from outside the door.
Annie, dressed in casual clothes, immediately spotted Mera's figure as soon as she entered.
Although she had never met Mera, she had overheard Mera and Kevin's conversation outside the door.
A woman's intuition told her that something might have happened between Mera and Kevin...
Annie saw Mera, and Mera also saw Annie; their gazes collided in mid-air before diverging.
Logan, who was beside Annie, noticed this and remained silent for a moment, then said to Kevin:
"Would you like something to drink? I'll go buy it."
Kevin gave Logan a helpless look.
He guessed that this guy's beastly intuition might have kicked in, instinctively wanting to escape from this uncomfortable atmosphere, so he didn't stop him and just said:
"A regular iced coffee for me is fine. As for the rest... you decide."
Annie and the other girls didn't seem to want drinks, so Kevin simply decided for them.
Annie and the others had no objections, so Logan left the pet shop to buy drinks.
The remaining few found a place to sit inside the pet shop. Kara had already closed the door and flipped the 'Closed' sign to the front.
Since Kevin rarely visited, Kara naturally wanted to catch up with him properly.
Not for herself, but for Mera.
Kara could naturally tell that Mera liked Kevin, and after Mera recounted what Kevin had done, she also understood why Mera liked Kevin.
These two had been through hardships together and even found the legendary trident together.
Slightly adapted, it would be a perfect fairy tale.
Although the outcome in Reality was not perfect.
Kara also learned from Mera the reason Kevin rejected Mera.
It was because Kevin already had a fiancée.
And now...
It seemed Kevin had brought his fiancée, intending to make Mera completely give up.
A hint of gossip flashed in her eyes as Kara sat beside her friend, looking at Kevin and Annie opposite them.
"Kevin, this is...?"
"My fiancée, Annie January. Annie, these are my good friends in this world, Kara Zor-El, the Daughter of Krypton, and the Princess of Atlantis..."
"Mera Xebel."
Before Kevin could finish, Mera extended her hand to Annie.
Annie smiled and shook Mera's hand:
"It's nice to meet you."
"Me too."
Mera's words seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Kara watched them playfully, then her gaze shifted to Kevin, who had turned into a young man, and she asked:
"By the way, how did you become like this?"
"That's a long story. In short... there was a slight accident, but don't worry, it's a good thing. It's just that it will probably take a very, very... very long time to grow back to my previous appearance."
Kevin explained simply.
The one here now was his clone, and the reason he looked like this was because of his main body. The reason his main body shrunk was because it absorbed the power of the skill tree and became a half-high-dimensional being...
These explanations were too troublesome, so Kevin didn't explain them to Kara and the others.
"Then what are you back for this time?"
Mera turned her head and asked.
Kevin shrugged: "To ask you guys for a favor... Hmm, and to find a few more people. I'm also going to catch up with Barry later."
Kevin's tone was casual, but Kara and Mera both picked up on something.
They exchanged glances, and Kara's expression became slightly serious:
"Something happened? You can't handle it alone?"
"Sort of. I encountered a slightly tricky situation that requires some help."
"Something even you can't handle..."
Kara's expression grew even more solemn.
Because she knew Kevin's strength; although he was far weaker than a Kryptonian in their prime, he was still a top hero on Earth.
Something that even such a hero would find troublesome... that was probably really problematic.
Kara didn't know yet that Kevin's strength had undergone several upgrades and was now far beyond what it used to be.
Let alone compared to his main body, even his current clone's overall strength was probably greater than a Kryptonian's.
Especially since Kevin also mastered magic.
As is well known, Kryptonians have low magic resistance.
If Kevin had the amount of magic he now possessed when he fought Zod last time, Zod probably wouldn't have even gotten to sunbathe before Kevin played him to death.
So, the situation was actually even more terrifying than Kara imagined.
"Then I'll contact Bruce now... You haven't contacted Bruce yet, have you?"
Knowing that the situation might be very serious, Kara stood up from her seat, preparing to contact the nearly retired Batman.
But Kevin reached out and gently pressed down, signaling her to sit:
"No, no, this matter is both urgent and not urgent. There's no need to rush to contact Bruce; I'll personally visit him later."
Kara sat down with a suspicious expression.
Meanwhile, Mera and Annie listened. When the conversation between Kevin and Kara seemed to end, Mera quietly started chatting with Annie:
"You and Kevin are engaged, right? When are you planning to get married?"
"That depends on Kevin... Oh, I'm a little curious, how did you and Kevin meet?"
"Didn't Kevin tell you?"
"No, he never mentioned that he knew any Princess of Atlantis."
Annie said meaningfully, glancing towards Kevin.
Kevin immediately sat up straight and said seriously:
"Didn't I just introduce her to you? I didn't say anything before because I didn't have time, that's all."
After returning from the DC Universe, Kevin went to the wrong world, and then due to timeline issues, he ran to the Marvel Universe. How could he have time to tell Annie about these minor details?
Annie wasn't an unreasonable person. Hearing Kevin say this, she didn't pursue the matter further. Instead, she started chatting with Mera, sharing stories about their past.
Kevin listened for a while, and soon their conversation was interrupted by the sound of the wind chimes at the door.
Logan returned with a large pile of drinks and placed them on the table in front of Kevin and the others.
Kevin also took the opportunity to introduce Logan to everyone.
His good friend, the current Headmaster of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, a Superhero.
And, the future multiverse street wanderer.
Listening to his bad friend's irreverent introduction, Logan simply shook his head helplessly.
He had realized that after Kevin turned into a young man, he sometimes had a childlike mischievousness, speaking informally and making people feel helpless.
However, Logan was already used to dealing with children, so he didn't contradict Kevin. Instead, he acknowledged his identity and introduced himself to everyone:
"Yes, I am the future multiverse wanderer, "Wolverine" Logan Howlett... By the way... you really are Supergirl."
Logan's gaze shifted to Kara.
Kara was slightly surprised: "You know me?"
They weren't from the same universe, after all.
Logan nodded: "The kids at the school have read comics about you. Some like Superman, and some like you... Perhaps I could ask you for some autographs to take back. I'm sure they'd be very happy."
"My pleasure."
Hearing Logan ask for her autograph, Kara also smiled.
The Marvel Universe had comics from the DC Universe, and the X-Men world was no different.
However, looking at Logan, he didn't seem to think too much.
After all, in his world, there were even comics about the X-Men, so seeing the real Supergirl and Mera now didn't seem that surprising.
If it can't be explained, it's a parallel timeline.
The Multiverse is about to collide, so what's so surprising about seeing Supergirl and them?
Characters from the Marvel Universe, The Boys Universe, and DC Universe met each other for the first time, and their interactions were quite harmonious.
Kevin stayed for a while, then suddenly asked Logan:
"Do you want a few more autographs?"
"Where else are you taking me?"
"To see Batman and Flash, and if possible, I'll take you to see Superman."
As soon as Kevin said this, Kara, who had been watching the show, instantly stood up:
"Kal!? You're going to see Kal?!"
"Uh... don't get so excited yet. I know what you want to ask. Don't worry, I'll let you meet Kal when there's a chance."
To increase his chances of winning, Kevin would definitely need to find more helpers.
He would need to meet Barry from this world, and the Justice League from the DC movie Universe.
The more helpers, the better.
Therefore, even if Kara didn't ask, he would arrange for Superman and Kara to meet.
After all, Clark is her only remaining family, and correspondingly, Kara is one of Superman Clark's few remaining family members.
Provided that Louise next door isn't pregnant yet.
Having decided to meet Batman, Kevin turned to ask Annie for her thoughts.
But Annie planned to stay.
"You guys go. Kara, Mera, and I will chat. Plus, the small animals here are very cute. I like it here and want to stay a bit longer."
Annie said to Kevin, a gentle smile on her face.
Kevin glanced at the women, wanting to say something, but closed his mouth, finally just telling Annie:
"...Don't fight."
"? Do I look like someone who would casually fight?"
Annie glared at Kevin.
Kevin chuckled, then left with Logan without another word.
Walking out of the pet shop, before going to find Batman, Logan squinted at Kevin:
"Now you know how troublesome women are, don't you?"
"...Shut up, they can all hear you from this distance."
"..."
Logan said nothing this time, and Kevin said no more, placing his hand on his shoulder and opening a portal directly to Wayne Manor.
...
"Oh, you don't know, that guy even arrogantly said I was a member of the 'Rogues' when he saw me... It's really funny, doesn't he know I fight the Rogues?"
Inside the Batcave, Dark Barry was eating pizza and complaining to Bruce, who was inspecting the Batwing.
As he spoke, he swallowed the pizza in his mouth, then said:
"Speaking of which, what is this 'Rogues'? Is it a newly formed organization?"
"Your own city's affairs, you're asking me?"
Bruce was speechless, then ordered Barry: "Hand me that wrench."
A blue Flash of lightning, Barry stood next to Bruce, handing him the wrench.
"I don't pay attention to their gang matters either, but I always feel that this 'Rogues' seems different from other gangs... Can you help me investigate?"
"Investigating is fine, but you'll have to wait until I'm done..."
Bruce was about to say something to Dark Barry when suddenly, a childish voice rang out in the Batcave:
"The Rogues' backer should be Captain Cold, his real name is Leonard Snart. Of course, different worlds, I'm not sure, but you can investigate in that direction."
"...?"
Dark Flash and Bruce froze simultaneously.
One stared blankly at the source of the sound, the other emerged from under the Batwing, lying on the ground, tilting his head towards the Batcave entrance.
Upon seeing the two figures, one large and one small, standing at the entrance, Bruce narrowed his eyes:
"I don't recall when this place became an amusement park."
It was no wonder Bruce said that.
Because these two people in front of him were full of casualness and ease, as if this was not the Batcave at all, but an amusement park a father was about to take his child to.
"Bruce, it's me."
Without keeping Bruce in suspense, Kevin said directly:
"I'm Kevin."
...
After a routine self-introduction, Kevin got down to business with Bruce.
He briefly described his experiences during this period, then told Bruce about the guy who was likely hiding at the end, wanting to pick the fruit.
"So you came to me because you want me to give you an idea."
Bruce understood Kevin's intention.
Kevin nodded:
"Yes, if you want, I will tell you all the trump cards I have. At that time, I will completely follow your arrangements."
They say it's better to fight Superman than to make an appointment to fight Batman.
Now the enemy is in the dark, Kevin is in the open, he is completely passive, and Kevin himself is not skilled in strategy, so he desperately needs a smart person to help him formulate a plan.
This person was Batman Bruce Wayne.
"Knowing your trump cards is useless; I don't know who the opponent is yet."
Bruce was very pleased that Kevin thought so highly of him, but he was not an arrogant person and knew that this matter was not as simple as it sounded.
Bruce knew Kevin's strength, and he also knew the strength of those Kevin was about to ask for help.
But Bruce was unclear about the strength of the enemy Kevin faced.
Bruce always won his fights because he would specifically target the enemy's weaknesses.
To deal with Superman, use Kryptonite; to deal with Aquaman, keep him on land; to deal with other aliens, find methods to counter them and then use them.
And the enemy Kevin was asking him to deal with was completely unknown.
The only thing Bruce could know was that this guy was likely in a higher dimension.
But Bruce had never seen or understood higher-dimensional beings, so he couldn't guarantee Kevin that he would definitely be able to help Kevin achieve victory.
"Do your best, just do your best."
Kevin sighed after a few seconds of silence.
He also knew that this matter was not so easy, and the most troublesome part was that he didn't know who the enemy was at all.
But no matter what, he had now done everything he could.
If even with all this, he couldn't deal with the possible 'fruit farmer,' then Kevin would accept his fate.
"Alright." Bruce agreed to Kevin's request, after all, compared to a potentially existing high-dimensional being whose intentions were unknown, he was more familiar with Kevin and trusted Kevin more.
Because Kevin really did help them save the world.
"So you're going to find Barry next? The other Barry?"
Bruce quickly guessed Kevin's next move.
Kevin nodded.
He used magic to track the lingering aura of the other Barry from another world in this world.
By following this aura, Kevin could travel to Barry's world.
The Justice League members in that world were a bit more numerous than in this world.
There was not only Wonder Woman, but also Cyborg and Martian Manhunter.
If he could get all these people on Kevin's side, Kevin's chances of winning would also increase.
"You're going to find my brother!?"
Dark Flash jumped up when he heard this, and he said sincerely: "Please, you must take me! I want to beat him up!"
"? Does he have a grudge against you?"
"He left without even saying goodbye! I'm so angry!"
Dark Flash said furiously.
When Barry left without a word, it made Dark Flash both sad and angry.
After all, the two were comrades who fought side by side, brothers closer than blood brothers, yet he left without even a goodbye.
Dark Flash felt this was too much.
Therefore, he decided that when he met Flash again, he would give him a good beating!
"OK, then... you follow me, so without further ado, let's set off now."
"Now? Don't you need to prepare anything?"
Knowing they were leaving now, Dark Flash was slightly surprised.
"No need, the current me is the true 'Sorcerer Supreme'."
Kevin smiled confidently at Dark Flash, then grabbed Logan and Dark Flash's arms, disappearing from the Batcave.
Just as he and Logan had arrived, they left without a sound.
The once lively Batcave instantly had only Batman Bruce left.
Looking at the empty Batcave, Bruce sighed:
"You could have asked me too, I didn't say I wasn't going... Oh well."
Shaking his head helplessly, Bruce once again crawled under the Batwing for inspection.
Since Kevin left him behind, he might as well continue his work.
After everyone gathers, there will likely be another fierce battle, and as an ordinary person, Bruce cannot fall behind in terms of equipment.