Volume 8: The Fourth Impact Chapter 8 Just like that, the Big Three chose to continue living happily together
Of course, there are more than four members of the Lightning Family, but Mason did not continue to send bait messages. After all, he did not come to the Lord's World to start a war. Now he locked these guys in the time freeze chamber to increase his bargaining chips.
Although Mason told the Queen of Justice that he was not afraid of the Gray Bat Master of this world, he was actually very wary of the upcoming interview.
Precisely because he understands Batman's style and his abilities, the Captain will never take it lightly.
It is not enough to have the master's lover and child in hand, because if he were Batman at this moment, he could think of at least four ways to solve the dilemma.
But if four speedsters are added, Mason's self-protection chips will reach a fairly secure level.
30 minutes later, Mason, who had made all preparations, boarded his Mobius chair and headed for Gotham in this world. Although the Lord's World had been coveted by the conquerors for a long time, the current situation in this world was relatively stable.
Although many countries and cities have been reduced to ruins in the long war, order still exists and public security may even be better than before the war.
The repeated attacks launched by the conquerors failed to defeat the people of this world, but instead made them more determined. The excellent leadership of the Lords of Justice and the sense of security they brought made the resistance sentiment in this world very high.
Most importantly, the lords took a very "smart" approach.
At the beginning of the war, they took strong measures to eliminate all destabilizing factors in the world.
Luther died long ago, the Eye was taken over by the Gray Bats, Atlantis formed a strategic alliance with the Amazons and humans, and they also asked for help from the Lanterns in the universe and received a response.
Even things like black lantern rings have been held and actually used.
These measures make this world resilient and allow Mason to see another possibility after the potential of the Justice League is fully tapped.
Sitting on the Mobius chair, Mason looked over Gotham City at night. This city was completely different from the city he remembered. There were not so many crimes and no gangsters roaming around. With the interference of the Wayne Group, this place had become an important military and logistical material production base in the world. It was very prosperous and people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
Mason never thought that one day he would use these words to describe Gotham City, but the fact was right in front of him and he had to admit that among the countless options for Gotham's future, there might really be one that could bring peace to this restless cesspool.
"If I hadn't been there, the final form of the Gotham world would probably be like this. It turns out that this group of stars will continue to rotate without anyone."
He sighed.
This was heard by the Queen of Justice, who was standing on the mechanical platform extending from the side of the Mobius Chair and was bound by energy. She smiled disdainfully and said:
"You don't know how much Bruce has done to make his city what it is. You just think it's the work of one person or one team. You can't imagine the efforts that the Justice Lords have made to change the world.
I was involved, and I must admit that transforming our world was harder than resisting the invasion of conquerors.
Sometimes I even have the idea that it is the emergence of conflict and the invasion of conquerors that have prompted this change. The external pressure has replaced the internal contradictions, making everything go on the right track by accident. "
"I am not criticizing you, Your Majesty."
Mason sat on the mechanical chair with his chin supported by his hands. He admired the appearance of Gotham City during the late-night curfew and said sincerely:
"I really admire the efforts you have made for your hometown. If our cooperation can be achieved, I will definitely convince the Justice League over there to come to visit and learn from you.
This will definitely have a very significant uplifting effect on some of them.
But all this is not perfect. Why don't you tell me what the brainwashing slogans about the "Superman Cult" flashing on the billboards below are?
Does this world's Super know that people regard him as a 'living god'?"
"He knows, he just doesn't care."
Queen Justice whispered:
"This is not a bad thing. Appropriate faith and fanaticism can make society more stable under external high pressure. Moreover, compared to those old religions that only preach false gods, we now have an omnipotent god on earth to protect us."
"Of course it's okay now."
Mason changed the direction of the Mobius chair and flew it toward Wayne Manor. He knocked on the armrest of the chair and said:
"But the war will eventually end, and even if external pressure eases, these extraordinary measures that are helping you get through the difficult times will become time bombs.
Do you know what the merits of the old religion you criticize are?"
The captain shrugged and whispered to the silent queen:
"At least their gods won't suddenly appear and guide their followers to destroy a country, organization or person..."
"Clark wouldn't do that!"
Queen Justice retorted.
Mason looked at her meaningfully, and the queen then shut up. Even she herself realized that her rebuttal was so feeble and powerless.
Although Clark Kent is her husband, she, as his wife, does not dare to say that she can see through Clark's heart.
Since Lois's death, Superman has closed his heart to everyone except his lover Batman. The two men can still chat ...
Hiss! If you think about it this way, the relationship between the three of them is indeed weird.
"Don't think too much, Your Majesty. You are about to meet your lover and your husband. In order to prevent them from feeling that we have abused you and having unnecessary confrontational emotions, can I ask you to smile a little bit next time?"
Mason said jokingly, causing Her Majesty the Queen to glare at him fiercely, but she continued to maintain the expressionless and solemn posture of the Amazon Goddess of War.
It was not until the two of them reached the hidden entrance of the Batcave under the waterfall and saw Mason skillfully use the program to open the three defense programs of the Batcave that Diana sighed.
She said:
“I always thought you were lying to me, but now it seems that you are indeed in close contact with another Batman, and I don’t even know the existence of these secret programs.
For a while, I spent the night here every day..."
"Just because I know a few passwords and hidden program unlocking methods that even you don't know, you assume that I know your lover better than you do?"
Mason snorted and said:
"No, Your Majesty, please have more faith in Bruce. That man loves you very much. Although his act of installing various locators and monitors on you is perverted, it is also a way for him to care about you.
He is just such an awkward person.
But there's nothing we can do about it. We all know what he's been through, and if it's any consolation to him, I still have Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as my subordinates and friends.
If the cooperation between the two parties is reached, then you can dress up beautifully and go with your master to meet your father-in-law and mother-in-law. I believe Martha will be satisfied with you as her daughter-in-law.
After all, you just gave birth to her second grandchild, and that child will surely have a much brighter future than that crazy little Damian."
"Your words contain a lot of information. I have to sort them out."
Although the Queen of Justice is stronger and more stubborn than the Dianas from other worlds, she also has some outstanding advantages. For example, probably because she has lived longer, she is smarter than the other Dianas and is better at capturing and analyzing information.
This is probably because she and the master got together in this world, and her way of thinking was more or less influenced by Batboy.
As the two of them walked along the crooked cave of the Bat Cave into the underground hall, the Queen of Justice was still thinking, but she didn't have much time left.
Because the Batman of this world is already waiting ahead.
His world is called "Gray Bat". Its biggest feature is that the black bat suit is dotted with large areas of gray, and even the cloak is not pure black.
Although his appearance is not much different from the Batman in other worlds, the touch of gray adds a touch of coldness and inhumanity .
Like other Justice Lords, this world's Lord's bat logo also has some red embellishments.
He stood in front of the Batcomputer, maintaining the classic look of a cape that hugged his body. The overly wide cape dragged on the ground behind him, making him look like he blended in with the surrounding darkness.
He looked at Mason, and Mason looked at him.
"Hello, Bruce."
The captain took the initiative to speak:
"Your child is healthy and safe. I will return him to you at some point in the future. During this time, his safety will be guaranteed by me, just as my safety is guaranteed by you at this moment.
Can the hidden big Chao come out?
The thought of a Kryptonian hiding in the dark and trying to ambush me gives me chills. Please rest assured that I have no ill intentions. For example, I will release Lady Diana as a token of my sincerity. "
As he spoke, Mason tapped the armrest of the Mobius chair.
The energy on the mechanical platform that bound Lady Diana suddenly dissipated, and a Sword of Vulcan, a Bladebreaker Round Shield and a Lasso of Truth were taken out by Mason and handed over with both hands.
“This is my apology.”
He said to the Queen of Justice, who was flexing her wrists:
"Although it's a replica, it's definitely better than the original one you have. I'm confident in my craftsmanship. If you need it, I can also customize a set of Olympus armor in the style of the Lord of Justice..."
"She doesn't need it!"
A deep voice sounded from high in the sky.
With his white cape swaying in the darkness, Superman, wearing a black and white battle suit, slowly descended from the sky.
His physique and appearance were no different from Superman in the Gotham world, the only difference was that his hair was graying at the temples, and his face was as serious and indifferent as a marble sculpture, like the embodiment of some kind of law.
Mason could not sense any emotion from this superman, as if he had devoted himself to something higher and immortal.
"Diana, come here!"
Dachao hovered on the left side of the gray bat and stretched out his hand to call his wife.
The Queen of Justice looked like she wanted to punch Mason, but she didn't do it in the end. She even took the three weapons handed to her by Mason and put them on.
This action caused Gray Bat's eyes to change slightly, while Superman remained expressionless.
The queen walked towards them, and finally reached out and hugged the two men who were close to her at the same time as Mason looked on with satisfaction.
He was sure Diana was whispering something to Master and Superman at this moment, but he didn't care.
Because just the sight of the Big Three hugging each other is worth the return ticket!
Diana is in the center, with her left hand around Superman's shoulder as close as comrades-in-arms, and her right hand tightly holding that of her husband, showing their very ordinary relationship.
As the Queen's nominal husband, Superman turned a blind eye to the intimacy between the Queen and Batman, and it was obvious that he was already accustomed to this scene.
Tsk.
Really exciting.
In every sense.
"I'm here to discuss cooperation."
Mason waited quietly for the three people to finish their reminiscing. When Diana stood on the left side of Superman, he spoke again:
"I am an enemy of the Conquerors, but the conflict with them is not my top priority. I bring news about the impact. The fourth impact is coming, and it will arrive in more than twenty days.
I have a plan, but I'm not sure of success.
But I think we should all give it a try.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mason Cooper, an A-level member of the Star Society and the Honorary Robin of the Gotham world. I have two children and relatives in my team.
In every sense of the word, we have never met, but we are very close.”
"You can go back now, outsider."
Justice Super said in the next second:
"We don't need uninvited alliances, nor do we need allies with ulterior motives. There is no need to discuss this matter before you return my child."
Mason did not respond.
He just stared at the gray Batman who said nothing, and it was obvious who the Captain was the real boss.
“It’s not impossible.”
After a few seconds of silence, the master of this world spoke:
“Trust is a luxury for the Lords of Justice. If you want to win their trust, you must make your position clear. If you want deep cooperation, you must prove your strength.
Diana said you are unpredictable but you do have some abilities, so prove it to us!
You know what I mean."
"Of course, I'd love to."
Mason nodded and said in a serious tone:
"In three days, I will prove my sincerity and strength to you. Of course, I will need a little cooperation from you. The two Omega-level mutants who attacked Paradise Island before are in your hands, right?"
The master nodded and raised a finger to indicate that they had captured one of their own.
Mason threw out a special communicator which was caught by Justice Superman. He activated the interdimensional teleportation function of the Mobius Chair and said to the three people in front of him:
"Wait for my news and act according to my plan. If everything goes well, the war in the Lord's World will end in three days. But I hope you can give me a positive answer when victory comes."
"Wait! Mason."
When Mason was about to teleport, the master said:
"Speedsters, release them! This is the premise."
"I refuse."
Mason shook his head and said:
“What I want to talk to them about is another matter that is closely related to our cooperation but must be decided by them personally. Don’t worry, I am not stupid enough to bring this big trouble to myself and my world.
Finally, when I next come, I would like to see you put a stop to the secret project you are working on beneath the Batcave."
The captain stared at the three giants in front of him.
He said:
“It’s already this time!
The surviving worlds should learn to cooperate with each other instead of launching an unexpected invasion and occupation. I know what you are worried about, but there are many ways to disperse innocent people. There is no need to resort to such extreme methods of world invasion.
I don’t want to see you become the next Star Club.”
After saying that, his figure disappeared in the light of the plane transmission, but the atmosphere in the Batcave did not ease at all. Master and Superman looked at Diana beside them at the same time.
The Queen of Justice shook her head and said:
“That’s not what I said!
You know me, even in death I will not reveal our final plan. Perhaps he discovered it himself, Bruce, your defense is like a piece of paper in front of him.
I saw him use your password to open your defense system.
He said he was your Robin from another world, and I believe he was not lying."
Gray Bat was silent for a moment, then said to Dachao:
"Then suspend it and give him three days, just treat it as... just for little Bruce Kent."
This statement made the expressionless Lord Chao flex his fingers. After a few seconds, he let out a long breath and nodded, saying:
"I trust your judgment. Since you are in charge of the plan, I will not interfere. I believe you have been doing what the Lord of Justice must do.
I trust you more than I trust myself to do whatever it takes to protect our world."
Then, Lord Superman looked at Diana, who was exhausted, and said in a softer tone:
"You look tired, do you want to go back with me?"
"No, I'm staying here tonight."
Queen of Justice rubbed her forehead and replied:
"Regarding the child...there are some things I need to clarify with Bruce, which are the issues you and I discussed last time regarding the child's ownership, visitation rights, and education rights."
"Well, this is something we really need to talk about."
Dachao turned around and looked at Gray Bat, and he warned:
"Take good care of my wife, she needs to rest, contact me if you have any problem."
