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Chapter 247 The safest place

"what?"

Hearing what old George's family said, Clark was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth.

In Old George's car, the 11-year-old daughter's eyes lit up when she was shocked by Clark.

"so hot!"

She couldn't help but yell to Clark.

Hearing his youngest daughter's words, Old George was slightly stunned, then nodded unhappily.

“You’re right, little Kent is really handsome, almost as handsome as I was when I was young.

But now is not the time to talk about this, you guys should check your phones, and then we should leave quickly!"

"I see. I'll take a look right away. Thank you, Uncle George!"

Clark responded quickly and then quickly took out his cell phone.

For a moment, he and Martha looked at each other in bewilderment. What was happening in Washington was simply unimaginable to them!
At the same time, Martha nervously grabbed old George's car window and said.

“But, George, why should we go to Gotham? It’s not peaceful there!

There have been so many troubles in Gotham recently, and each one is related to the dead. They are really too dangerous!"

"Yes, of course the ghosts are dangerous, if they weren't dangerous we wouldn't go!

You have to understand, Martha, if the revenant is not dangerous, why would the aliens avoid him!

What's more, no matter how scary the ghosts are, they won't kill people at your doorstep. Even the boss of Luther Group has hidden among the ghosts. Why should we worry?

Even if they have to die, the rich must die first. The Revenant killed all the rich people in Gotham a few days ago. Maybe he is the savior of us poor people!"

Old George responded, then banged the horn and urged Martha on again.

Martha looked at Clark nervously.

Meanwhile, Clarke is keeping an eye on Downton Abbey at the moment.

After he heard the choices made by the family members in the manor, Clark made a prompt decision and nodded heavily.

"Mom, you go drive the car, I'll get the luggage, and we'll head to Gotham right away!"

"But the revenant..."

“Tang is not a demon, he is just a human with scary hobbies!

He would protect his territory, and Gotham, especially around his estate, was his territory.

I admit that he is dangerous, but he will definitely protect you, I promise!"

Having said that, Clark made a decision implicitly.

At the same time, Martha also noticed that something was wrong with Clark, so she grabbed Clark's wrist.

While holding Clark's hand tightly, Martha turned and said to George.

“Thanks, George, but you guys go ahead.

Clark and I still have to pack our luggage. I'm old and there are always many things I don't want to part with.

So, give us some space, okay?"

“No problem, but you better hold on tight.

There must be a lot of people going there. The closer to his manor, the safer it will be. There aren't many good locations!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Old George started the car and led his family towards Gotham.

After Old George's car drove away, Martha finally turned around and spoke solemnly to Clark.

"Clark, what are you going to do?
You know who Tang is. God, can you imagine such a sunny young man actually laughing and tearing the head of a police chief apart?
He is a monster, Clark, and I will never allow you to get close to him, even if both of us have accidentally come into contact with him!

Even if you want to find some friends who are as extraordinary as you, they shouldn’t be dead souls. That’s impossible!”

"But Uncle George is right, isn't he, Mom?" Facing his angry mother, Clark patted the back of Martha's hand and continued.

"Tang's side is indeed the safest place."

"But your side is also safe!"

“No, I’m not safe enough. Among those flying superpowers, I’m more like an ordinary person, just with more strength!

You know, Mom, I can see and hear far away, and I just saw what happened in Washington with my own eyes!
If that kind of crisis befell Smallwell now, I might not be able to protect you, but I believe Tang could, as long as he was willing to provide you with shelter!"

Having said this, Clark looked at his mother seriously.

Facing Clark's gaze, Martha widened her eyes in disbelief, and then spoke word by word.

"So, Clark, what do you want to give in exchange for the protection of the dead souls?
Oh my God, I am such a damn mother. My child actually sold his soul to a devil for my safety!
You know I won't accept this. I would rather die than become a burden to you!
Promise me that you will never come into contact with Donton, he is too dangerous!
Promise me, Clark!"

Martha looked at Clark worriedly at this moment. Facing Martha's anxious eyes, Clark took a deep breath.

Clark then grabbed Martha's hand and whispered.

“Mom, I… it’s hard not to come into contact with the dead because we’ve already done it!

You saw the speed I displayed the day he showed up in our house, and the ghost must have seen it too.

He is not a fool, he knows what kind of person I am, but he didn't say it, and he never considered me as his target in the past few days!

I have been exposed long ago, at least in front of the dead. He knows that I am not ordinary. He also knows my name, my appearance, and that you are my mother.

He even knew our address, the license plate number of our pickup truck, and he even knew when the rear wheels of our pickup truck were shaking a little when it was in second gear!!!
So, how do you think I'm going to hide myself from him and his men?

If he doesn't want to investigate me, then of course we can live freely.

But once I become his target, neither of us can escape!"

"But his threats cannot be a reason for us to succumb to evil, Clark. I can't imagine how disappointed Jonathan will be when he sees you now!"

Martha shook her head sincerely. Clark had changed so much that she felt...unclear.

Looking at his mother's disappointed face, Clark took a deep breath sadly, and then whispered to his mother.

"Mom, believe me, I never intended to submit to anyone, and I never wanted to go down the path of crime.

It’s just that I see far and hear far, so I know more, a lot more!
I saw with my own eyes that Downton Abbey is now preparing for the journey to Washington soon!
Even though each of them is a devil in people's eyes, and their actions are indeed worthy of the title of devil.

But at least tonight, they are going to do what heroes should do!

I saw Bruce Wayne and Lex Luthor, two billionaires, rushing to make armor that would allow them to be qualified to step onto the front lines!
I saw killers hanging out with gangsters, saying goodbye to their families and friends!

I admit that they are all bad people, and in the past I would not even look at them.

But tonight, at least tonight, Mom.

They are the real heroes!!!"

Having said this, Clark looked into his mother's eyes with great certainty.

In the face of Martha's slightly surprised look, Clark continued to speak firmly.

"If Dad were still alive, he certainly wouldn't want his country to be destroyed by aliens from Washington, or by some other wizard or god.

He doesn't want the entire United States, or even the whole world, to fall into the fear of aliens.

I know exactly what I'm doing, Martha, and tonight at least, I think I'm eager to fight alongside them!

Look around you. The superheroes in the story would rather charge into Downton than appear in the hellish Washington.

Instead, it’s the bastard rich guys, as well as the thugs and gangsters who are ready to die in Washington!
This is a disaster that has affected the entire United States. In the face of such a disaster, good and evil do not seem so clear or important.

I feel I need to help them!

And most importantly, I sincerely hope that the help I bring to them tonight can be exchanged for the protection of the dead souls for your future, Martha!"

(End of this chapter)