American comics: Starting with replicating Superman's talent

Chapter 416 Refusal

Sometimes, awkwardness is a unique and somber atmosphere.

Silence may arise because of some people's strange remarks or their very speechless behavior.

It's not about being isolated, but rather, silence is the best option.

"Um."

On the judges' platform, Barry scratched his head, unsure of what to say.

Archery accuracy?

Is this considered a superpower?

It wasn't that he looked down on Green Arrow, but rather that the ability was simply too useless.

"I don't know how to say it."

Barry turned his gaze to Clark beside him, intending to hear what Clark had to say.

Clark squinted. He'd never been very good at playing the villain and saying hurtful things, so...

After a brief silence, Clark turned his gaze to Batman, who had remained silent.

"So, you possess superb shooting skills and hand-to-hand combat abilities, is that right?"

Batman did not refuse again; there was no one sitting to his right anymore.

So he was the only one who spoke.

Green Arrow was slightly taken aback when he heard Batman's words, then realized what was going on.

He sensed that these people didn't seem particularly interested in him joining the Justice League, so Green Arrow panicked and exclaimed, "I have a heart full of justice!"

The Flash shrugged: "Everyone here has them."

"My physical skills are superb, and my fighting ability is formidable!"

Batman didn't speak, but his azure eyes subtly shifted to Clark, the meaning of which was self-evident: "He's tougher and more resilient than you."

This left Green Arrow speechless for a moment. Why did everyone here seem stronger than him?

Just like in arcade games, each character has their own role; warriors, mages, and so on.

The rather awkward thing is that Green Arrow suddenly discovers a rather awkward point between him and the Justice League members: what others have, he doesn't have, and what he has, others also have.

If we're talking about strength, not to mention Gino Luthor, the true leader of the Justice League, even Clark, who's hailed as Superman, could easily beat him up.

Let's talk about speed.

Although the Justice League has never revealed the members' abilities, there are two opposing opinions online: Gino is the fastest, while a small group of fans believe Barry is faster, since Gino "almost" uses the Speed ​​Force and usually jumps from one place to another.

This led to a heated argument between fans of both sides, but it also shows that each member of the Justice League has their own powerful and unique abilities, while Gino Luthor is like a monster who combines everyone's abilities.

Then, wealth was provided.

Green Arrow's real name is Oliver Queen, born in Star City. This guy's life story overlaps significantly with Batman's. If Gino were here, he would definitely complain that DC's writers are sometimes quite lazy, just taking other people's origin stories, making slight changes, and calling them new.

For example, Green Arrow, like a certain dark kid in Gotham's Batcave, lost his parents when he was very young. However, Green Arrow's fate was worse. Bruce Wayne left Gotham on his own initiative to find the truth, while Oliver was stranded on a deserted island in a conspiracy and forced to live as a homeless person for several years before returning to Star City by chance.

But he didn't have a loyal butler like Ah Fu; his brothers plotted to overthrow him and take over his company.

It can be said that Green Arrow has paid no less than Batman to get to where he is today, but whether it's opportunity or anything else, there's a hierarchy of things, like first come, first served and order.

After much deliberation, Batman finalized dozens of countermeasures and investigation plans.

"Green Arrow, your skills are indeed impressive. You can join the second tier and become a prospective member of the Justice League."

Batman spoke slowly, staring at Green Arrow, though he still had some other considerations in mind.

"The second tier?"

Green Arrow was slightly taken aback, and it wasn't hard to see the disappointment in his eyes, but this emotion came and went quickly. He quickly composed himself, smiled, and nodded: "I understand."

Oliver, Green Arrow, left the room.

He didn't know if the outcome was good or bad; he seemed to have gotten what he wanted, but at the same time, he seemed to have gotten nothing at all.

Oliver, unsure how to describe his current feelings, stepped into the Justice League elevator.

As the elevator descended, it opened with a "ding." Green Arrow gripped his bow and arrow, intending to return to his towering skyscraper to think about his next plan to uphold justice. But at that moment, a voice interrupted his thoughts.

"It seems you didn't get what you wanted."

Green Arrow turned around, but the bow and arrow he was holding in his hand the instant he turned proved that he had already prepared a countermeasure the moment the man spoke. However, because this was not a large area of ​​the Justice League and there was a possibility of vicious criminals, Green Arrow did not take action.

"Who are you?"

Green Arrow turned around, and after just one glance, he immediately searched his brilliant mind for the other person's image and identity.

A man was toying with a bullet in his hand. He looked down at Oliver, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "Alive. You don't like the nickname 'Green Arrow'? Should I call you Mr. Quinn?"

Green Arrow smiled and looked at the boy's black special forces uniform, something only military personnel would wear.

"You are Steve Trevor."

"A U.S. Army colonel, is that right?"

"It seems you have an excellent memory; no wonder you could pierce a fly with a toothpick from a hundred meters away."

Colonel Trevor chuckled and launched into a tirade of flattery: "You possess superb architecture, a brilliant mind, and a robust physique. To be honest, I'm quite disappointed that you haven't become one of the leaders of the Justice League."

Trevor, being a clever man, first showered Green Arrow with compliments, then quickly changed his tone, saying, "Unfortunately, they didn't see your good points."

"Sowing discord won't work on me, Trevor. I've seen my fair share of treachery during my time running Quinn Industries."

Oliver calmly put away his bow and arrows and strode forward. Although he hadn't become one of the top superheroes, his original intention to become a superhero would never change.

Protecting the weak and eradicating evil—there are many other things in this world waiting for him to do, and he has no time to waste with Trevor.

At this moment, Trevor spoke up quietly, "I think your idea is good, but perhaps a different approach would be better."

"Perhaps you should take a look at this."

He pulled out a document and stuffed it into Green Arrow's arms, then left without looking back: "Come anytime if you change your mind, I'll be waiting for you."

(End of this chapter)