Chapter Thirty-Seven: Before the Storm
"The skill of blood and qi diversion is really evil, and the guy who has eaten this skill can always pretend to come back to life inexplicably...... So how did she come back to life, it stands to reason that the Earth and Stone Girl is dead. ”
After hearing the news, Red's expression was a little complicated, the two people he killed with his own hands not long ago rubbed together and came back to life, which always gave people a hairy feeling.
"Strictly speaking, it is not the earth and stone girl who is resurrected, but the halo. As an energetic lifeform, she can change possessed subjects after the death of her host..... At that time, the only corpse that was still intact was the earth and stone girl, but due to the fact that the blood was drained, it was in a state of suspended animation until I gave her a blood transfusion. ”
Batman stood in front of Red's cell, and judging by his expression, the Supreme Green Lights had been successfully persuaded and sent away.
"But I'm curious why the halo can testify for me."
"The Halo's ontology, the Orakr race, is one of the oldest races in the universe, and even the Guardians of the Universe, the Martus, have shown respect for them. And the Orakl can read the original memories of the possessed corpse, and her testimony is valuable enough for the Supreme Green Light to take seriously-"
"No, you know I'm not asking that."
Red stroked the belly of Lingxing, who was on all fours on the ground, and looked up at Batman with burning eyes.
"I killed Halo's original body, killed her ex-boyfriend, killed her friend...... Why would she agree to testify on my behalf? If she had remained silent, I would have been locked up in O'A's high-tech prison by now. ”
Batman was silent for a moment, and finally a low, hoarse voice rang out.
"I convinced her that she had to find out the truth and make those behind it pay the price...... And her condition is that you have to stand a public trial and pay the price for the murder. ”
"Hahaha...... I guessed so, anyway, whether I was defending myself or not, as long as I killed someone—and it was a superhero—the sinner's hat would have been buttoned up. ”
Red laughed heartily, and it seemed that he didn't care about the fact that he was about to be judged, but that Batman had a little more anger in his eyes, and he didn't know if it was for Red or for himself who couldn't stop it from happening.
"You're seriously overdefensive, Red! I told you a long time ago that killing people is an insurmountable bottom line, and all our previous agreements were based on this foundation! ”
"Ever when I knew it myself, Bruce. I wouldn't want to get to this point even if there was a step back for me - now I can honestly tell you that your plan was almost successful before, and I really thought about going down the path of heroism......."
Red combed Spirit's hair and stroked it all the way to the red light ring on the cat's tail. Lingxing turned around and rubbed Red's hand affectionately, and the cat became a lot closer to Red from that night.
"Maybe it's not too late, Red."
Facing Batman's eyes that seemed to have some expectation, Red just smiled slightly, shook his head and changed the subject.
"How's Barbara doing now?"
"Her injuries are severe, but not life-threatening, and it may take a while to regain consciousness...... I intend to postpone the trial until she resumes so that she can testify in court......"
"No, let's let her recuperate with peace of mind, there's no need to let her come over."
Batman looked at Red thoughtfully, and after a moment he suddenly reached for a button on his belt.
I don't know what Batman did, and the laser fence in Red's cell suddenly closed.
As long as Red wants, it seems that he can knock down Batman in front of him at any time and kidnap him to escape from the Hall of Justice.
But Red only moved his eyebrows slightly, still sitting in place and teasing Lingxing, looking like he had no intention of moving.
"Don't think about it, Batman, I'm not going to run away. Hiding like a rat as a fugitive, I won't accept this freedom, and I can't let Lingxing live this life with me. ”
Batman finally couldn't help it, and suddenly grabbed Red's collar and said in a low voice.
"So what the hell are you trying to do, Red! I don't believe you'll accept the verdict, but I can tell you not to be stupid, the Justice League will keep an eye on you! It's impossible for you to fight so many alone—"
"You'll have to give it a try."
Red's voice interrupted Batman's words coldly, and Lingxing immediately stood on end, baring his teeth and glaring at Batman.
Batman gave Red a deep look, sighed lightly, and let go of his hand. As he turned, the laser fence in Red's cell reactivated.
"I made an agreement with Supreme Green Light Varix to temporarily hold you in our hands, but in exchange I must personally accompany Halo to Oua to assist in the investigation."
It sounds like Batman is using himself as a hostage in an effort to keep Red from being taken. But Red knew that after Batman arrived on O'Astar, he would definitely have other plans.
"Then I wish you a smooth journey....... Oh, by the way, Batman, there is a sentence that maybe if you don't say it now, you won't have a chance to say it later. ”
Hearing Red's words, Batman paused.
"I know that everything you do is not just for me, but for the benefit of more people, to stop something from happening...... But I still have to say thank you, whether it's your efforts to try to steer me down another path, or now you want to help me get away with it. ”
"But it's a shame I didn't follow the path you planned."
These were Red's sincere words, and Batman seemed to hear them, and he was silent for a moment before responding softly.
"I just want to help you, Red."
"You can't help me, Bruce, and you can't help the people who keep dying-"
Red's cracked red light ring was shining ominously.
"My advice is to let go of the feeling of helping others and respect the fate of others."
——
In the office of the commander-in-chief of the Celestial Eye Society, Waller stared silently at the plan that Jiang and Kraken had made.
She knew that Batman must have read the material, but it didn't matter anymore, since the Kraken had to go back to investigate, the plan was out of the question—but that didn't mean Waller had given up on his previous achievements.
Am I also the one who has been deceived and misled by the Kraken?
No, it can't be, I'm not wrong, it's Batman's vision that is too narrow.
He may have forgotten the Amazonian attack, almost two years ago, the witch Cersie had easily incited Paradise Island to invade the United States with a little trick. The battle line advanced to Washington after only a few hours, and then turned into an ethical set of a mother-daughter war in a few dozen minutes, until the appearance of the goddess Athena brought the war to an end - by making the Amazons disappear in an instant.
He may have forgotten the Senistto Legion War, in which the aliens only used Earth as a battlefield, and in the face of the devastation caused by these alien enemies, the Justice League was just a local crime club, as Kraken said—and of course, our human army was the same, and in the end, it was the Green Lantern Corps that won the battle.
None of these events prove that the current Justice League is not enough in the face of gods and alien threats...... It can even be a hindrance.
There was a soft knock at the door.
"Who is it?"
"It's me, Prince from the Superhuman Affairs Management Department, Ms. Waller, the press conference is ready......"
"Got it, Prince, I'll be on my way at once."
Outside the office door, a woman in slim-fitting professional attire pushed her glasses, looked at the office door with a slightly melancholy gaze, and whispered.
"There are those who are so obsessed with strategy that they are so focused on how to deal with war that they never try to avoid conflict."
"Goddess Athena...... It seems that what you warned us two years ago is true even now. ”