Hall of Justice, underground laboratory.

Weapons used by enemies defeated by the Justice League are often stored here, in order to study their weaknesses and prevent them from causing further social harm.

And now, there's a new collection.

Although it was already late at night, Batman was still engrossed in the electron microscope and various high-tech measuring instruments, some of which were not even Earth technology.

The object of his research was a katana with a blade as red as blood.

"This frequency...... It doesn't belong here...... Nor is it part of any of the universes that can be observed by cosmic tuning forks..... Sure enough, Red Douglas is really ......"

"I think it's time for you to rest, Bruce, after all, you're going to be taken to O'Astar tomorrow with Halo to cooperate with the investigation."

At this moment, a gentle and deep voice suddenly sounded behind Batman. But Batman didn't look surprised, after all, he had known about the arrival of that man, and this man was also his rare best friend who could be trusted with his back.

"That's why I'm working overtime to complete this research, Clark. During the time I was away, I was worried that Red Douglas would cause other problems......"

Batman took a deep breath and leaned back in his chair to stare thoughtfully at the katana.

Superman also gently picked up the katana with curiosity, and he used his X-ray perspective and microscopic super vision to carefully observe the katana.

"These red substances are blood...... No, it's directly covered by the promethium molecule, and there are strange energy fluctuations. But now it's inactive, what the hell is that? ”

"I don't know, but I'm sure it's not something that's native to this universe, it's something from the multiverse...... Even further away, I named this special substance Extradimensional Breath. And giving and activating these auras may only be able to do it by Red Douglas. ”

Hearing Batman's words, Superman put down his katana with a solemn expression.

"There are so many unsolved mysteries about that man, no wonder Amanda Waller wants to capture him for research."

Batman frowned slightly, and he immediately looked at Superman seriously.

"Is Waller planning something behind his back?"

"It's not so much behind the scenes, but that she openly revealed some information about this case to some organizations and groups...... The death of Black Thunderbolt caused a great reaction among the black community. ”

Batman stood up, paced back and forth in the research room, held his chin and thought for a moment before whispering.

"Clark ....."

"I know I'll keep an eye on Red until you come back to avoid any accidents happening again. If things get out of my control, I'll take Red to the Fortress of Solitude and isolate him. ”

The assurance of the greatest superhero on Earth in front of him made Batman's heart feel a little less uneasy, and he looked to the other end of the laboratory, where a sundial-like mechanical device was placed.

"Hopefully, the nightmare I feared will never come true."

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"Breaking news, Amanda Waller, commander-in-chief of the federal A.R.G.U.S., held an impromptu press conference at the White House in the early hours of this morning."

"Ms. Waller explained to the public that the reason for the unidentified pillar of light on Chinese New Year's Eve was due to the war between alien terrorists and superheroes, and at the same time announced the death of superheroes Earth Force and Black Thunderbolt."

According to reliable sources, the real identity of the Dili Man is King Macwia, Brion Markov. Black Bolt's real identity is Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal and brother-in-law of John Stewart, the only black Green Lantern who does not hide his identity. ”

Although it is now the end of the Christmas and New Year holidays, it is already busy at the headquarters of Planet Daily, and all reporters and editors are busy coming and going, all for the big news that broke out on Chinese New Year's Eve.

Except for a dark-haired woman in a professional suit.

As a Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent, she was more aware than anyone of the turmoil and danger that could lie behind the news event, holding a cup of coffee and watching the news on television with apprehension.

"Kent?! Hell, where did Clark Kent go?! Did that kid sleep and forget that he had to go to work today? ”

A middle-aged man with a cigar in his mouth came out of the editor-in-chief's office anxiously, yelling with two newspapers in his hand, but no one could answer his question, and after a moment he had to shift his target to the only person here who seemed to be relatively idle.

"That-Ryan, Louise Ryan, come here, we can't keep the Daily Planet half a beat slower than others! Damn, the New York Times has already published important interviews, how the hell did they get in touch with the interviewee so quickly? ”

The brunette woman known as Louise immediately frowned, walked quickly up to the editor-in-chief, Perry White, and snatched the newspaper from his hand.

I saw that the New York Times was publishing an interview with Amanda Waller in the headline.

"As the head of federal and transhuman affairs, I am deeply saddened by the deaths of Geoman and Black Thunderbolt. As a government official, Macwia is an international ally of the United States, and I do not want the death of King Markov to affect the relationship between the two countries; And personally, as a black man, I have great respect for Jefferson, an African-American, who was the first to register as a superhero. ”

"I hope that the murderers will be tried and punished by the law, and that those who hurt the heroes should not be sheltered...... Even if it's from the protection of the Justice League. ”

"Two years ago, after Paradise Island launched a war against us, not a single Amazon warrior was arrested...... Of course, their explanation is that the Amazons are punished by the goddess, which we have no choice but to believe in the Justice League, but now the situation is different, and I am sure that Red Douglas is in the Hall of Justice. ”

"Oh, I'm not saying the Justice League is shielding criminals, but I just wanted to remind them. Black Bolt may not be a core member of the Justice League, but his spiritual inspiration to the African race in the country is unique. ”

"I believe that in today's progressive modern society, even a Justice League whose core members do not have a single black person can understand our demands, and that the Light of Justice should treat heroes of any color equally....."

The second half of Waller's interview almost always revolves around the current situation of discrimination against African-American citizens in society, and although it is not explicit, it is obvious that the Justice League has disrespected Black Bolt and shielded the murderer in handling this case.

"This damn old fox...... Not only is the Amazon attack used as a bargaining chip to stoke distrust among the masses, but also forcibly links it to racial divisions, and wants to use it to encourage the intimidating affirmative action groups to get involved? ”

Louise saw the crux of the matter at a glance and looked with disgust at what she saw as an extremely unprofessional and misleading interview.

"Shhh......h

"No, I've already thought about the goal of the interview."

"I intend to interview the parties to the case directly...... That is, the suspects who killed these two heroes! ”