DC: I, Kamen Rider, am not a sorcerer

Chapter 174 Batman Always Has a Backup Plan (Please Subscribe and Vote)
"What? I didn't see any records here. And how do you know my self-check count decreased? I... Aaaaaah!"

Upon hearing Batman's question, Cyborg was stunned for a moment before realizing why his comrade knew so much about his situation, especially since he himself was completely unaware of these things.

However, before he could even figure things out, intense pain instantly shot through his entire body, traveling along the remaining nerves to his brain, causing Steelbone to scream in agony.

Formed from the fusion of the Apokolips Mother Box and alien technology from the US government's Red Star Laboratory, the mechanical structure that occupied 70% of his body was separating from him, revealing his mangled body.

The exposed heart and various mutilated internal organs, the shattered head and the only intact right hand—this is Cyborg's current physical condition. When the mechanical structure completely separates from him, his life will begin its countdown.

"Lantern Man, materialize your life support equipment!"

After witnessing what had happened to Cyborg, or rather Victor Stone, Batman, who had been contemplating how to respond, quickly issued orders.

Having learned from numerous failed attempts and team wipes, the Justice League now obeys commands. Coincidentally, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, who had recently been reassigned to defend Earth, immediately took action.

The green light ring on Hal's finger emitted a soft green glow. With his willpower and imagination, a set of alien life support devices he had seen before quickly took shape, enveloping Victor, who had been separated from his mechanical body and was on the verge of death.

Seeing this, Wonder Woman quickly came to Hal's side, took out her Vulcan sword and her shield, and protected Hal to prevent any unexpected situation from interrupting Hal's manifestation and causing Cyborg to lose his life.

On the other side, the moment the mechanical body detached from Victor's body, Flash and Martian Manhunter quickly sprang into action, preparing to take control of the mechanical body.

However, having completely taken control of the body's mesh, his reaction speed was not slow either. The sonic cannon quickly formed in his hands, and the white noise wave suddenly blasted out, knocking back the Flash and Martian Manhunter while using the recoil to propel his body toward the main control panel of the watchtower.

As an electronic consciousness that considered itself intelligent enough, Grid was well aware of the strength of the Justice League members in front of it. It had absolutely no chance of winning against them, so the only thing it could do was to use the network to transfer its consciousness and escape.

Seeing the Grid's actions, Superman, who was originally protecting Batman, frowned slightly and was about to intercept it, but Batman directly stopped him, and he could only watch helplessly as the Grid's hand touched the main control panel.

Meanwhile, on the other side, having successfully reached the grid of the main control console, the joy on his face suddenly froze. His consciousness was unable to enter the main control console computer, and he could not escape into the Earth network as he had originally planned.

"Why, why can't I break free!"

He slammed his fist on the control panel, and a look of panic and fear gradually appeared on his face. The reason why electronic life forms are so powerful is that they rely on the advanced network of the information age. They can leave a backup for the Network Master, and as long as the network still exists, he can be resurrected countless times.

"Because I implanted a virus in your body. This virus is rooted in your consciousness and can lock your main consciousness within this body. If you want to eradicate it, you can only format yourself!"

Seeing the terrified Grid, Batman pushed aside Superman who was protecting him and walked towards Grid, calmly stating a fact that terrified Grid even more. Upon hearing Batman's words, Grid almost instinctively raised his sonic cannons, intending to attack him, but the very next second, accompanied by a powerful electric current, all of Grid's weapons instantly overloaded, leaving him with only the most basic ability to move.

"You have failed. Now tell me everything about yourself!"

Seeing that he was still unwilling to give up and was still trying to attack the grid with his mechanical body, Batman easily dodged his attack and knocked him down with a few punches. He stared at him lying on the ground and spoke in a slightly cold voice.

"Ha, you really think you've won just like that? Batman, don't forget I've been in the Watchtower for quite some time!"

Although they were caught off guard by Batman's move, the Grid had prepared a final trump card just in case.

As the Grid finished speaking, the Watchtower's gravity system was suddenly shut down automatically, and apart from a few people with the ability to fly, the Justice League members, including Batman, floated in this weightless environment.

"Anti-Kryptonite Armor, activate, target Superman!"

As if suddenly realizing something, Batman abruptly raised his wrist and quickly shouted at the miniature computer mounted on his arm.

As Batman finished speaking, a red and blue suit of armor shot out from nowhere and crashed directly into Superman. Before he could react, he was already covered in the anti-kryptonite armor created by Batman, completely encased in it.

Just as Superman donned the anti-kryptonite armor, a green light burst forth from the watchtower. This was a green kryptonite-converted beam specially prepared by Batman to deal with Superman.

At the same time, the watchtower, which was originally floating in space, suddenly began to shake violently. After the anti-gravity engine that was responsible for providing power was shut down, the entire watchtower began to fall toward the Earth.

Superman glared fiercely at the grid through his mask, then, already equipped with the anti-kryptonite armor, flew straight towards the porthole, smashed through it, and left the watchtower. He landed directly below the watchtower and used his own strength to support the falling tower.

"Even if you win this round, Batman, we'll meet again soon!"

Just like those villains who uttered a harsh threat, Grid planned to use the gap created by Superman to escape using his still-on-line jet system. However, the jet system on his back only emitted a weak flame before going out, and the jet system he relied on also went offline.

At that moment, the watchtower's emergency response system activated upon detecting an internal air leak, immediately closing the broken porthole.

(End of this chapter)