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The reporter's barrage of questions can leave people completely bewildered.

Fortunately, Superman is used to being surrounded by reporters in his own world, and he doesn't panic. He shows a calm smile and says, "Everyone has the right to speak, and I have no right to stop others from speaking. But this has no effect on me. The truth will prove everything."

After speaking, Biological Stance pushed the crowd aside.

He walked confidently toward the courtroom.

……

"As we all know, Superman was the first superhero created by our company in 1936, and he was also the world's first superhero. He has existed for 70 years."

DC's lawyers questioned, "For 70 years, a full 70 years, no one has questioned Superman's copyright. But decades later, someone dressed as Superman suddenly appears and says we've infringed on his rights... Does DC have some kind of precognitive ability, knowing that a superhero named 'Superman' will appear 70 years from now, and then preemptively registering the copyright?"

"Hahaha……"

The DC Corporation lawyer's words elicited a burst of laughter.

The judge tapped his gavel, and after a moment of silence, said, "The defendant's objections are reasonable. Does the plaintiff have anything to say?"

"I find your company's questioning laughable."

Matt stood ramrod straight and said meticulously, "On the other side of the world, there exists a man of great renown. His deeds were discovered by a thief on the other side of the world, who then commercially profited from them by creating comics without the man's permission."

However, because the person involved was far away on the other side of the world and unaware of the matter, no action was taken.

Seventy years later, he unexpectedly came into this world, learned that someone was making money in his name without his permission, and then took them to court.

The thief, however, argued that no one had questioned his actions in the past seventy years: Superman is a fictional character, and such a person does not exist...

"Hehe, isn't this funny?"

"Hahaha……"

Matt's analogy also drew laughter.

Although they all knew the analogy was problematic, the onlookers still found it incredibly satisfying to use it as a sarcastic jab at DC Comics for its thieving behavior.

"Sophistry, this is sophistry!"

DC's lawyer exclaimed, "Before you question our infringement of Superman's rights, you must first prove that you are Superman. If you cannot prove it, I will sue you on behalf of DC for unauthorized use of Superman's image."

Seemingly anticipating this response, Matt remained calm upon hearing DC's lawyer's words. Instead, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth and said, "Superman is Superman. How are you going to prove it?"

"That's your business. Whoever makes the claim must provide evidence!"

At this point, both the DC lawyers and the DC representatives wore victorious smiles.

The burden of proof lies with the person making the claim.

But Superman is just a comic book character, so how can he prove that he is Superman?

Is it because they have superhuman abilities?

NO!

In this era, there are more and more people with superhuman abilities, and countries around the world are also studying the topic of superhumans. Even if someone with superhuman abilities were to appear, it wouldn't be a big deal.

you could put it that way.

Even if this person really is a real person who came from a comic book, he has no way of proving it.

They're guaranteed to win.

However, upon hearing DC's lawyer's remarks, Matt remained calm and composed.

"You're right, the burden of proof lies with the person making the claim."

"But before Superman came to our world, no one had ever seen him, didn't know what he looked like, or what his personality was like. Just having the same superpowers wouldn't be enough to convince the public!"

"Yes."

The judge nodded and said, "I had thought about this problem carefully before the trial began, and it is an unsolvable problem."

"No, it's not difficult!"

Seeing the astonished crowd, Matt laughed and said, "We can't prove that Mr. Clark is Superman, but the public can. Before the trial, I need to apply for permission to interact with the live audience."

"...Your request is reasonable and is granted."

The judge struck the gavel.

Immediately, a projection screen was set up behind the courtroom.

There is a multiple-choice question above: Do you think Mr. Clark is Superman?

"Distinguished judges, juries, members of the public, reporters outside, and viewers at home, good afternoon. Today I would like to ask you a question: What kind of person is Superman in your mind?"

"Is it a physique that can become stronger just by basking in the sun?"

"Is it capable of flying at tens of times the speed of sound?"

"Is it those laser eyes that can see through everything?"

"Or is it that unparalleled power that can propel the continent forward?"

"Or perhaps an invulnerable body of steel?"

"I don't think so!"

Matt laughed and said, "There are plenty of characters in comics with the same or similar traits, but there's only one Superman."

"Then why is Superman Superman?"

"Because he possesses great power but does not oppress the weak."

"Because he saves all living beings without seeking anything in return, even when he is slandered, he only feels disappointed and sad, and then goes on to save those who slander him, instead of seeking revenge!"

"Because he is the embodiment of justice!"

"Since Mr. Clark came into this world, he has saved thousands of people, prevented several countries from destruction, and reduced the global crime rate..."

As Matt spoke, news reports about Clark's arrival in this world, saving others and compiling statistics, were playing appropriately on the projection screen.

People who see these images cannot help but feel a sense of awe.

"Mr. Clark is suing DC Comics not for himself, but for the people in the disaster areas. They need money, not power, so Mr. Clark is trying to get his copyright back!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, we cannot prove Mr. Clark's Superman identity, but you can."

"I'm asking you, is Mr. Clark Superman?"

"Yes!"

……

Inside the courtroom, 80 percent of the people chanted.

Outside the courthouse, a huge crowd was shouting.

At this moment, the whole of New York, and indeed the whole world, is shouting: Yes.

And the choices available on screen have skyrocketed.

One hundred million, two hundred million, three hundred million...

Soon, the number of yes options exceeded 500 million, and it continues to rise at an unabated rate.

The alternative option, however, has less than 10,000 participants.

"Sophistry, this is sophistry!"

"That doesn't count; it has no legal effect!"

The DC representative panicked and started shouting.

But nobody paid him any attention; they were all cheering loudly.

"Dong Dong Dong!!!"

The judge struck the gavel, announcing, "On behalf of the U.S. Attorney's Office, I declare the verdict: Superman wins. DC Comics must pay Superman all proceeds related to Superman's copyright, plus additional damages..."

Whether Clark is Superman or not is irrelevant now.

The key point is that everyone in the world believes he is.

This is what the people want.

If the court rules in favor of DC Company in this case, the Supreme People's Procuratorate will probably be overrun by the people in the next second.

He dared not bear the consequences.

"Ooooooo!!!"

The world erupted in celebration when the judge delivered his verdict.

The cheers and shouts were deafening.

"Damn it, don't underestimate us. We're not some brainless civilian from DC Comics. How could we possibly persecute heroes?"

"that is!"

……

"Won't this persecute heroes?"