American comics: Starting in Arkham, a system-based Batman

Chapter 124 I'm fighting Superman? Really?

As for the Luther in the parallel universe—

Injustice Superman came into contact with superheroes from the autonomous world and knew some relevant information. Different universes have different developments. In the main universe, Lex Luthor and another Superman have always been enemies.

Although he and Luther were once friends, Luther betrayed him later, just like Batman.

Injustice Superman has experienced many betrayals and rebellions, and there are countless people who have become his enemies. Among these people, Luthor is a rather special case.

The decades-long friendship since childhood is highly valued by Injustice Superman, and Lex Luthor was the only survivor when Metropolis was hit by a nuclear bomb.

The other person fully supported his actions after being rescued, which gave him some comfort.

But Luther still betrayed them, his figure swallowed up by countless enemies, and in the end, apart from Batman, everyone else was just a blurry phantom.

Injustice Superman didn't consider Luthor a serious opponent, but judging from Jung Eun's expression, it seemed that his judgment was slightly wrong.

"In your opinion, is Luther special?"

Although Jung Eun sees Unjust Superman as irritable and easily angered, it doesn't mean he's not smart.

Anger can make people lose their temper, but he was used to venting his frustrations and was adept at analyzing information from others' emotions and words. "Do you think he's qualified to be my equal?"

Jung Eun is a player, something Injustice Superman has known from the beginning. Completing tasks and obtaining rewards makes it seem as if the vast world is merely their playground.

Injustice Superman doesn't know why he made the pact in the first place; that memory has been completely blurred. But he can guess that it involves greater power, a wider universe, and even time reversal and the reshaping of reality.

Once the entire Earth is under his control, the only things that can tempt him are these things.

The system is a higher-dimensional entity. Injustice has been in contact with troublemakers and has accepted them well. Players know far more than he does, which is to be expected.

So when Jung Eun revealed her opinion, Unjust Superman quickly realized this and investigated it.

"Yes," Jung Eun answered truthfully.

This isn't information that needs to be concealed, nor does it involve the system or Injustice Superman himself. The other party simply doesn't know because they lack understanding of parallel universes, so he doesn't mind chatting a bit more.

"You and Luther are sworn enemies most of the time."

Injustice Superman was silent for a moment.

"Like Batman and the Joker?"

Zheng En also fell silent.

Why did this topic turn to them?

Are you really that bothered by the fact that Batman stopped you from killing the Joker?

Zheng En knew that Injustice Superman was very concerned about Batman's attitude towards the Joker, after all, he had read some of the comics and was greatly shocked by the plot.

Like when Superman questions Batman, "You love the Joker. You hide in the shadows not to mourn Metropolis, but to mourn the Joker. I took the Joker's life from you, and you're angry about it. You must be hiding your expression behind a mask. You love him hovering around you, your lifelong nemesis. The two of you play that ridiculous game, and countless people have lost their lives because of it—"

Meanwhile, Wonder Woman, Shazam, Green Lantern, and others are locked in a fierce battle with Aquaman.

Jung Eun was deeply impressed by what happened next.

Injustice Superman, like a wronged husband, questions Batman, bringing along Dick and Damian, accusing him of disregarding the children's feelings, their friends in Metropolis having died, and Batman failing to comfort them.

"Your parents are both dead, leaving you alone, Bruce. What reason do you have to shirk your responsibilities as a father?"

This enraged Batman, who punched Injustice Superman hard in the face.

Unjust Superman was unharmed.

He asked to see Batman's hands with great concern, and after being refused, he forcibly used X-ray vision to examine them and made a diagnosis.

Jung Eun didn't know what to say.

Injustice was annoyed by his silence. "What's wrong with saying this? Or do you also think that Batman truly loves the Joker, and that they are different people?"

"Uh, uh————"

Dead memories are attacking me. Jung Eun is speechless. After hearing Injustice Superman's questioning, he suddenly feels a bit of empathy for Batman.

"You know this isn't true." Without realizing it, he uttered the same words as Batman.

In a panic, Zheng En hurriedly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "If something happens between you and the Joker, Batman will definitely choose you." As soon as he said it, he knew he had said the wrong thing again.

Their emotional intelligence is as rare as a sardine; they're just the right amount to realize they've made a mistake after offending someone.

"Then why did he stop me from killing the Joker!"

Injustice Superman became even angrier, and the roar echoed in his head.

"But when Batman was about to kill the Joker, didn't you stop him from doing everything you could?" Zheng En retorted loudly.

Whether it's Injustice or viewers who have only seen part of the story, there are always those who believe that Batman values ​​the Joker more than Superman, because Batman stopped Injustice from killing the Joker.

But when Jason died and Batman was chasing the Joker to kill him, Superman did the same thing.

Moreover, the brain-dead editors gave Superman the reason of stopping Batman, which was national interest. Batman initially only wanted to capture the Joker and bring him back to Arkham, but the plot made the Joker a diplomatic ambassador of a Middle Eastern country, enjoying political immunity.

The Joker was dancing wildly, pushing the boundaries of Batman's principles, and officials even used Superman to warn Batman not to try to take action.

Compared to this, Batman's reason for stopping Superman in Injustice is at least more normal. He's afraid that Superman will be blinded by anger and cross the line. Although it has a bit of a moral decline to it, it's still somewhat justifiable.

After all, in another parallel universe, Superman, who killed Lex Luthor and was supported by heroes including Batman, eventually became the well-known lord, ruling the world with an ideology similar to but different from Injustice Superman's.

Before Zheng En's thoughts could drift away, an even more intense shout immediately made his head ache once again.

"I don't!"

Why are you yelling so loudly?

Jung Eun-jin really wanted to cover her ears. She should write emails to the system sometime to add a volume control function. (Unjustly)

His throat was too big; he couldn't handle it.

Compared to the usually silent Batman, Injustice is a bit too active.

"Fine, fine, if it doesn't exist, it doesn't exist. I'm talking about the main world, it has nothing to do with you."

Injustice didn't mention much about the past. Zheng En only knew that Luthor and Wonder Woman's experiences were somewhat different, and other aspects were based on the impressions from the main world.

But thinking about it, it's normal. Different experiences shape different people. Even if they are all superhumans, they are still branches that grow from the same tree, similar yet different.

Jung Eun quickly changed the subject, "Anyway, the relationship between you and Luther is very complicated."

"When there are no other enemies, he is your greatest enemy. When there is a common external enemy, you can advance and retreat together, and both sides become stronger in the struggle against each other."

Please, stop obsessing over Batman and the Joker.

Injustice Superman's attention was diverted by his words. "You mean, he can make me stronger?"

"—If I had to put it this way, it's like playing a video game. The more monsters you kill, the more experience and level you gain." Jung Eun sensed something ominous in Unjust Superman's words and answered very cautiously.

The Luther here is a good guy, so let's not cause him any trouble.

"I understand." Injustice Superman thought for a moment, "If we also cause trouble for the Superman in this world and do similar things to the other Lex Luthors, this idiot can grow stronger."

Jung Eun: "Hmm————"

That makes sense, but something just doesn't feel right.

"Heroes need to be tempered; those who have never experienced setbacks will only harbor unrealistic fantasies about humanity."

While Jung Eun was observing Superman, Injustice Superman also saw what Jung Eun was doing and how he looked bewildered being surrounded by people.

"He thought he would be loved and respected, but when his behavior did not meet the expectations that people placed on him, these people would rebel, resist, and even betray him."

Injustice Superman saw clearly the way the mother thanked God, the way the girl, in her naiveté, equated Superman with a god, and the way the people around him were stunned and then revered him as God's messenger.

"I know you don't approve of my rule, but that doesn't matter."

When the system signed the agreement with Injustice Superman, the identity given to him was that of a mentor. He accepted this identity and also examined Jung Eun with the attitude of treating a student. "You are still young and have not experienced any setbacks. It is normal for you to have wrong ideas because you admire Batman."

Superman, who considers himself very tolerant, says, "I will correct your wrong ideas so that I can guide you onto the right path."

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What an arrogant statement!

Jung Eun suddenly realized that Unjust Superman hadn't listened to anything he had said before.

Whether you refute or remain silent, the other party's outburst of anger is merely a form of venting, not an attempt to communicate or engage with them.

Injustice never treated him as an equal. It was like an adult watching a child who doesn't understand, no matter how much they make a fuss or struggle.

Because he can't change anything.

Injustice Superman's mindset will not change; he will suppress any dissent, any questioning, any wavering, any resistance. That's why he killed Green Arrow, Shazam, Martian Manhunter, and countless others who rose up against him.

If he weren't in this state, the other party wouldn't be able to harm him at all. Zheng En might have died the moment they met. The heat vision would have gone straight through his head and cooked his brains. If he was lucky, he might have been left with a whole body. If he was unlucky, he might have been burned to ashes.

Like those superheroes who fought alongside Injustice Superman but did not support his rule.

Like Atlantis being lifted up and placed deep in the Sahara Desert.

The only consequence of disobedience is death, a shadow that looms over everyone like a thick cloud.

Upon realizing this, Jung Eun felt a strange sense of dread.

"What do you want to do?"

[Long-Term Mission: Superheroes and Supervillains]

As we all know, every superhero has a supervillain with whom they are inseparable.

Just like Superman and Lex Luthor, Batman and the Joker, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Sinestro, and The Flash Barry Allen and Reverse-Flash —

They were intertwined as if by fate, fighting each other and growing together.

As you know, Luther is absent here, so someone should fill his vacancy.

What kind of person could fight against a Kryptonian under a yellow sun? One of the world's most intelligent beings is absent, and another person of similar intelligence has no reason to be his enemy.

Who will fill this void?

Perhaps they are players on a mission? Or perhaps they are more experienced Kryptonians?

[Mission Requirement: Make Clark Kent experience frustration]

[Task Reward: $50,000]

Simulated points × 30

Superman Skill Fragment: Flight Skill Level x1 (Is it a bird? Is it an airplane? It's Superman! Possesses the initial ability to fly, but time, altitude, and durability are relatively poor)

Superman Skill Fragment: Iron Body Tier x1 (Under the yellow sun, your body is as strong as steel; even if shot by a bullet, you will only feel a slight pain.)

Jung Eun-jae's heart stopped while watching.

Me, fighting Superman? Really?

Putting aside how many skills and items he acquired, what their uses are, and how powerful they are, let's just look at Superman's level.

The opponent possesses so many skills that details need to be elaborated upon. Each skill is highly applicable and can be flexibly combined with other skills. The Steel Body is harder than steel, and although it comes at a price, it can withstand Darkseid's Omega Ray. Not to mention Heat Vision, Freeze Breath, and Super Strength, Super Speed ​​has even demonstrated the ability to reverse time.

Most importantly, he can't control himself.

Just like with venomous cobras, the survival rate after being bitten by a large snake is much higher than that of a small snake. This is because large snakes are experienced and can control the amount of venom injected according to the size of their prey. However, if it is a small snake, it will inject as much venom as possible, and there is not even time to go to the hospital.

Before his descent into darkness, Superman's kindness and integrity were undeniable. But Jung Eun knew this wasn't the Superman of the main world; he was still a newcomer, inexperienced and green. If the tragedy of the future wasn't averted, he might very well repeat the same mistakes.

In a sense, he was no different from this little snake.

Although the final mission details hinted that he sought help from Injustice Superman, well—

Jung Eun isn't stupid.

Since Injustice doesn't have a usable body right now, if he really wants to do something, he'll still have to be the one to do it.

The Unjust Superman devises a plan, and he acts as his lackey to carry it out. When Superman or even Batman comes knocking, he won't even have time to escape on his bamboo dragonfly.

Could things get any worse than this?

Unlike Jung Eun, Unjust Superman seemed quite enthusiastic about the mission.

"A supervillain? That's interesting."

Zheng En suddenly had a bad feeling.

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