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The Joker's sigh came from behind Harley. He stood up, put his arm around Harley's slender waist, and lifted her back to the ground, asking, "How did you figure that out, Mr. Depp?"

The clown's words elicited a wry smile from everyone else present.

This also includes Bruce and Alfred.

“There are many factors that reveal this, such as your attitude towards me… or rather, your level of affection,” Depp said, “and… certain reasons that cannot be said.”

Depp looked at Oswald, who gently pressed a button on his cane, and his previously bloated belly immediately deflated.

Although he's gained a little weight, he's still a handsome young man.

As Depp's perspective shifts, Oswald's information also appears before him.

Oswald Corbett - Penguin Man

Main abilities: formidable fighting skills and rope techniques, adept at understanding people's hearts and manipulating power, and a multi-functional cane.

Favorability rating: Destined to live or die together.

That's right, Oswald's title isn't the Penguin as Bruce said, but just like before... he's still Penguin Man!

Their attitude toward him, coupled with the lax defenses at Wayne Manor today, all made Depp suspicious.

So after analyzing the situation, Depp realized that Bruce had been lying.

However, these guys in front of us have been cooperating with Bruce all along.

It has to be said that without the system, Depp might not have been able to see through these guys' disguises.

“You guys are really good actors!” Depp said. “Except for Victor, I can’t see a trace of sadness on your face. You don’t look like someone who just had a broken string!”

"Huh?" Mr. Freeze looked up, looking bewildered, and said, "I'm really not good at lying! But these dishes are so delicious, I'm going to take them back for Nora to try."

Upon seeing this, Oswald said with disdain, "What an exasperatingly doting husband!"

Depp and Little Miss Depp glanced at Selena Gomez and Harley Quinn respectively, then said in unison, "We're both husband and wife-doting husbands!"

In the corner, Bruce and Alfred skillfully untied the ropes binding them and came to the group.

Bruce looked disappointed. He said, "You idiot, I thought we had really fooled you. When you saw Joseph and Harley flying over, you clearly believed me. I could see the confusion and fear in your eyes."

“But Depp seems to have found the flaw very quickly; it’s a terrifying insight.” Retired veteran Alfred picked up a plate from the table and said, “I’ll go heat up the food for you all; you can continue your conversation.”

Depp ruffled Dick's tousled hair and asked, "What on earth are you guys up to? Such a grand display, even going so far as to use heavy weapons to blow up the French windows of Wayne's castle, just to fool me?"

"What else?" Bruce said with a hint of resentment, "You've been gone for so long, how many times have you come back? I thought you'd forgotten all about us old buddies!"

"That's it!"

For the first time ever, the Joker agreed with Bruce, then took out a comb from his pocket and combed his hair back.

As the clown moved, his hairstyle gradually changed from messy to slicked back.

And her hair color gradually turned golden yellow along with her hairstyle.

Clearly, the Joker has once again retreated into the shadows of his heart; Joseph has returned.

He said seriously, "We have been very worried during the time you were away, and it felt like we had lost our pillar of support."

Oswald nodded and said, "That's right. If I still can't see you every day, I might as well quit being the mayor of Gotham!"

"I bet you want to be the mayor of Smallville, huh?" Depp teased.

Oswald, however, readily agreed, saying, "That's not necessarily a bad thing!"

Selena looked at the group of people chattering and complaining with a hint of resentment, and said, "I suspect there's a Nan Tong in this house, or even more than one!"

Upon hearing this, Harley Quinn immediately chimed in, "I bet it's Bruce and the little penguin! Hahahaha!"

"You guys!"

"Hahahaha!"

The group exchanged smiles, then raised their glasses.

At the same time, Alfred returned to the restaurant carrying steaming hot dishes.

Depp handed him the half-empty glass of white wine on the table and said, "In that case, as an apology, I'd like to propose a toast to everyone!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

"cheers!"

Depp downed his drink in one gulp and then said, "This time, I'm not going to leave, at least not for long."

"Are you really sure you're going to relocate to Gotham?" Bruce asked.

Depp nodded and said, "That's right, both Selena and I think Gotham is more fun."

“Fun? That’s just like you.” Bruce glanced at his watch and said, “The Justice League’s gathering is at 10:30 at the top of Wayne Tower tonight. We have at least three hours to eat.”

Depp said, "Eat and drink to your heart's content, I'll announce something later."

Bruce narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and said, "I knew it, something big was bound to happen as soon as you got back!"

Joseph said in a low voice, "Actually... you could have given us a little advance notice, Mr. Depp."

Depp thought for a moment and said, "Soon we will be facing a group of rather troublesome enemies."

Chapter 333 Gotham Superhero Technical Training Center

Upon hearing Depp's words, Bruce immediately covered his forehead and said, "Sure enough, you always bring trouble back every time you come back!"

Joseph asked, "How troublesome? More troublesome than what we just went through?"

Depp nodded and said, "I estimate that within a week at most, a group of aliens will arrive on Earth. They are... Clark's fellow countrymen."

"Clark's fellow countryman?" Bruce asked. "You mean... that high school student?"

Joseph recalled, "I remember that kid. His speed and strength were superhuman. So he was an alien. No wonder."

Harley Quinn asked, "Alien...which planet, Mars? Or Saturn, or Jupiter?"

“No, Clark came from a distant and advanced planet, Krypton,” Depp said. “However, Krypton was destroyed hundreds of years ago, and apart from those who are about to arrive, there is only Clark left.”

Alfred chimed in, "I think Clark is a very kind boy. If his people were like Clark, wouldn't the war have been avoided?"

Depp shook his head. He knew perfectly well that Zod wouldn't let Clark and Earth off easily.

“I think that’s difficult,” Depp explained. “Kryptonians use the [Secret Codex] to selectively cultivate newborns, and Clark was the only one who had a natural birth. And unfortunately, the guy who’s about to come to Earth is a natural-born warrior, and more importantly, a warmonger and racial fanatic who has started a rebellion.”

Bruce pondered, "It seems this battle is unavoidable. We need to prepare everything in advance so we can face it more calmly."

Bruce didn't ask Depp how he knew these things; he had already assumed that Depp had the ability to foresee the future.

Oswald asked, "What kind of people are those? Who's stronger, those flying guys from last time?"

Depp said, "They're very similar to the guys from last time, but in every way, they're much tougher."

"That's terrible!" Harley Quinn clenched her fist and slammed it on the table. "Maybe we should run away!"

Upon hearing this, Joseph revealed a clownish grin and said, "No, this is actually quite fun, isn't it?"

"What is the source of their power?" Bruce asked.

Depp pointed to the sun outside the window and said:

"Krypton's sun is an old red giant, and the Kryptonians, under the glow of the red sun, are no different from us humans."

"However... Earth's sun is a young yellow giant. After the Kryptonians adapt to Earth's environment and atmosphere, they can obtain endless power from the sunlight of the yellow sun."

"Including but not limited to super strength, super speed, super endurance, X-ray vision, flight ability, heat rays and icy breath, etc."

"In short, any Kryptonian could theoretically destroy the Earth on his own."

Bruce rubbed his temples and said, "This is really not good news. So these despicable alien scum have no weaknesses?"

Bruce had witnessed Clark's unawakened power and the destructive force of his heat rays. Although he had since then worked to develop equipment to counter Clark's abilities, it was only effective against Clark when he was alone.

Whether it's the ultra-tough heat-insulating wristband or the combat suit, they can only help you withstand the heat for a little longer in a one-on-one situation.

As for winning... Bruce has absolutely no confidence right now.

Furthermore, if what Depp said is true, there will definitely be more than one Kryptonian descending on Earth this time.

"This is really troublesome!"

Bruce sighed.

Seeing this, Depp reached into his pocket and took out two items from his system space.

One was a kryptonite the size of an egg, its deep green color radiating a restrained and subtle aura, as if it could absorb the power of the gods into it.

The other one was a box of lead powder.

Depp handed the two items to Bruce and then said, "These are things that can restrain Kryptonians. You need to study them quickly."

Bruce looked at the green stone and lead powder in his hand and asked in confusion, "I think you should explain to me seriously what these things are."

Depp said, "The green ore is called Kryptonite, a rare mineral from Krypton. It's everywhere in Smallville since Clark's arrival."

"Green Kryptonite can nullify the power of Kryptonians who come into contact with it, thereby breaking their steel bodies."

"Furthermore, Kryptonite is an extremely deadly poison for most Kryptonians. As long as they are near Krypton, they will experience various discomfort symptoms such as dizziness."

“This is indeed a good thing.” Bruce put away the kryptonite, then asked, “So what’s in here? This stuff looks like lead powder or some kind of metallic powder.”

“That’s right!” Depp said. “I remember I just said that Kryptonians have the ability to see through things, and lead is the only element they can’t see through.”

Bruce listened thoughtfully, then said, "I think I can make this into lead powder smoke bombs to confuse those with messy shapes."

“I believe you can do it,” Depp laughed. “After all, you are Bruce.”

Oswald asked, "Actually, I'm more concerned about Clark's attitude. Is that kid on our side, or...?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone knew what Oswald was worried about.

After all, Clark is not from Earth. As a Kryptonian, no one can guarantee which side he will stand on when his own kind attacks Earth.

Except for Depp!

Depp said, "Don't worry, I'm a hundred percent sure that Clark is on our side. Although those guys are his compatriots, Clark grew up on Earth, and his kindness is unparalleled."

“Is that so…” Oswald said, “Since Mr. Depp said it, then I naturally have no doubt about it.”