"He's back into the world...... I can feel it. ”

In a dimly lit basement, a man with dead gray skin suddenly opened his eyes, and although he was burly and muscular, he was almost completely immobilized by the countless cables that connected his body to various strange mechanical devices.

But even so, when his red eyes opened, they still exuded a terrifying majesty, as if the atmosphere around him had dropped a few degrees.

"Master Darkseid, we're all ready to avenge you by breaking that damn red mad dog to pieces......"

"You mean, you think I can't get revenge myself, and you're stronger than me?"

Hearing Darkseid's hoarse and deep voice, the kind grandmother, who didn't know how many bodies had been transformed, immediately broke out in a cold sweat, and lowered her head and shut up.

"If you want revenge, now is your chance, I just heard information that Red Douglas, who has been missing for several days, has been seen flying over cities on the Atlantic coast."

At this moment, a deep voice sounded from the doorway, it was a burly figure dressed in a compound tight-fitting suit, and the only remaining single eye shimmered with a deep light in the red and black helmet.

And the kind grandmother's face immediately became gloomy, and she stared fiercely at the figure that appeared at the door.

"When were you here, Deathknell? And is this the attitude you should have when you meet the great Darkseid Dark Lord?! ”

"I think at this time, there is no need to dwell on such boring things, your Apocalypse Star should not be a state of etiquette."

Deathbell approached Darkseid and took off his helmet, and Slade Joseph Wilson, the best mercenary in the world, now had a little more vicissitudes and exhaustion on his face.

"And we're all in the same boat now, and we all want to kill that mad dog named Red...... If I hadn't provided you with a safe house and these devices, you might have been approached by Red by now. ”

After Red defeated Darkseid, because Kalibuck and the Nemesis team were almost wiped out and captured by Red, the kind grandmother who was reborn after the transformation of her body could only hide and secretly resurrect Darkseid.

However, since Red began to use mass-produced red light rings to convert anti-life equation puppets in batches, Darkseid's living space has been further compressed, and they can only hide around before Darkseid's body is fully adapted.

"You don't think we owe you a favor, though, Knell."

Darkseid's voice sounded slowly, and the cold aura of destruction made even Deathstroke feel a chill in his back.

"Our new gods are immortal and immortal, whether it is ten years, twenty years, a hundred years, a thousand years...... I'll be the winner until after the end of humanity, and I don't need to rush at all - but you're different. ”

"You're right, Darkseid...... So we need to cooperate, and I don't think you're going to wait for Red Douglas to die of old age before taking revenge on his grave. ”

Darkseid grinned, a meaningful smile, and leaned down to look down at Deathbell.

"Tell me, what happened to the outside world during this time?"

Death Knell told Darkseid all the information about the outside world, although there was little good news for them, most of it was how many anti-life formula golems were transformed by the mass production light ring, or which city was completely reclaimed by the survivors and superheroes to restore normal life.

Granny Kindness looked unwilling, but Darkseid looked calm, as if these failures were trivial to him.

"By the way, there's one more thing worth noting...... Kandak seems to be starting to reconnect with the outside world, and it was King Black Adam of Kandak who participated in the rebuilding meeting of global leaders—"

After the eventual crisis erupted, Kandaq was the first country to impose a complete blockade of its homeland.

Under Black Adam's absolute leadership, Kandaq used ancient magic and modern science to completely isolate himself from the world before Batman and Green Lantern cut off global communications and established a green light barrier.

And this makes Kandak almost the party that suffers the least in this final crisis, of course, the price is that for most of the year, Kandak has no materials and information in and out.

Of course, another important reason for him to stay safe is that Wonder Mary carries a part of Black Adam's power, and because she is worried that she will be taken back by him, or will be disarmed by Black Adam's lightning transformation, Wonder Mary will list Kandak as the last target to attack.

"Wait."

At this moment, Darkseid, who had been listening in silence, suddenly frowned slightly.

"Tell me more about this Black Adam."

Although Darkseid's sudden interest in Black Adam comes as a surprise to Deathstroke, he tells Darkseid the story of Black Adam in detail.

As the best mercenary in the world, Knell can do any job as long as he is given money, and he has almost no failure record except for the old enemies of the Titans, which of course can be completed not only by relying on superb combat skills and slightly stronger than ordinary people to transform his physical fitness, but also with a very high degree of brain development, and he is also a leader in intelligence gathering that is not inferior to Batman.

So although Black Adam's experience is a secret to many people, Knell has long been clear about it, and after listening to Knell's introduction, the corners of Darkseid's mouth are slightly raised, his fist is holding his chin, and he is deep in thought.

"So, this Black Adam can open the passage to the Rock of Eternity? Interesting......"

Hearing Darkseid's words, Deathstroke touched the beard on his chin and looked like he wanted to say something, and Darkseid had obviously noticed.

"Are you trying to say that this is most likely a trap...... Red Douglas deliberately released the message to lure me into a trap? Hahaha......"

Darkseid laughed loudly, then stood up and put his hands behind his back, as if he had fought with Red, and there was no weakness at all.

"Traps? No, there are no traps for me, and Red Douglas should know that, so I'm willing to call it a challenge. In that case, I accept this challenge—"

"Let's have a final showdown, Red Douglas!"

——

After Deathstroke came out of the safe house, he walked thoughtfully in the dimly lit alley.

Suddenly, Deathbell pulled out the promethalium katana behind him at great speed, and the cold light flashed and stabbed somewhere in the shadows.

At this moment, however, Knell's movements stopped, and not because an equally sharp katana was held against his throat - in Knell's way of fighting, he didn't care about fighting with his enemies.

Rather, it was because the figure that appeared in the shadows was a young woman with a graceful figure and long silver-white hair.

After a moment's pause, Deathbell sighed softly, and took the initiative to lower his weapon and raise his hand, a trace of sadness in his remaining single eye.

"Ross ...... You shouldn't be here, at least not so close. ”

It seems that Death Knell has long known that his daughter, Marauder Ross Wilson, is following him, so he is not at all surprised by her appearance.

But for her biological father, Rose didn't seem to be a filial daughter at all, and the katana in her hand was a little closer to Deathbell's throat.

"Did you tell Darkseid about Black Adam?"

Deathbell stared at his daughter for a moment, then nodded softly, so much so that the skin of his throat was cut slightly by the blade.

"That's right, Darkseid has set Black Adam as his next target, just like the kid named Red Douglas calculated."

Hearing Deathbell's words, Rose slowly removed the blade from Deathknell's neck and put it back into its scabbard.

"That kid is really accurate...... From deliberately letting me escape, and then letting you catch up, it's all in his calculations, and even your attitude towards me—well, well, I won't say. ”

After being glared at fiercely by Rose, Deathbell showed a wry smile that belonged to the old father.

"I know it's hard for you to forgive me, and so is that guy named Red, but trust me, son, I've always wanted to atone for your mother's affairs...... I'm glad you were willing to give me such an opportunity. ”

"It's not just my mother's business that you want to atone for, it's your deeds that have been doing all kinds of evil for decades."

Unlike Deathknell, Rose was a Teen Titan for a while, and in her dealings with her friends, she has become more receptive to her values as a hero.

"But this is also your chance to use your abilities to contribute to the world, and when it's over, ......"

"Will you forgive me and live with me?"

In the knell's single eye, there was a glimmer of anticipation and hope.

"I promise that I will take on the role of a father, and I can retire and devote all my energy to taking care of you ......"

"I don't need your care, I already have a new family."

However, it was Rose's cold words that responded to the death knell, and the heroic girl shook her silver hair and turned away.

"However, maybe I will visit you in prison once in a while, waiting for you to be reformed and released."

Looking at his daughter's back, Deathstroke shrugged helplessly.

"Rose, I've always wanted to be a good father...... But if you really don't give me this chance—"

Boom!

At that moment, Rose's face changed, and the katana behind her back unsheathed again and turned to slash at Deathstroke, but her blade stopped less than five millimeters from Deathburner's throat.

But this time, it wasn't because of the mercy of her subordinates, Rose's expression became very stiff, and she glared angrily at her father, but she couldn't move even a millimeter of her whole body now.

At the same time, an ugly shrill laugh rang out behind Rose.

"Hahahaha, it's a good feeling to be betrayed by your own father...... Oh, what a perfect seedling, and if I educate you well, you might be a good Nemesis for Lord Darkseid. ”

Granny Kindness stroked Rose's cheek with her hand, and the latter stood motionless like a sculpture, but tears of disappointment seemed to glisten in her eyes as she stared at the death knell.

"Stop, we agreed before, don't touch her, otherwise you'll soon have to find a new body."

Hearing the words of the death knell, the kind grandmother sighed regretfully, but still took a few steps back.

"Don't blame me, Rose. Darkseid isn't stupid either, he's long since he found out about what you're following us...... I've tried to warn you before that you shouldn't be so close to us. ”

Deathstroke stepped forward and reached out to remove the katana from Rose's hand, and the trace of tenderness that had just been revealed had disappeared without a trace, as if everything just now was just a performance.

"But there's good news, Darkseid has made a pact with me to allow me and you to be part of his Order when he completely conquers this planet."

"And in my opinion, Darkseid is the winner."

——

"Red! Rose she gets ...... Wait, Red, do you already know? ”

Compared with Barbara, who looks anxious, Red seems very leisurely and calm, he and the overlord girl, holding the red light energy structure of the cat teasing stick and the spirit star are playing, hearing the sound of Barbara coming in in a wheelchair, but he didn't even turn his head.

"It's the death knell who ended up jumping back on the other side—that's normal, and I'd be surprised if he was honest with us."

"But Red, in that case Rose she will ......"

"Don't worry too much, Barbara, I've warned her of the risks Rose will face, and I've left her the last insurance just in case...... Of course, it's best if you don't use it. ”

Red stood up, walked over to Barbara, patted her on the shoulder and comforted her.

"Then let's go according to the original plan, you go and inform Black Adam and let him be ready at any time, and the guests will come to the door immediately."

Barbara looked at Red and stopped, but after hesitating for a long time, she only sighed lightly.

"I ...... Got it, I hope your calculations are correct, I don't want anyone to sacrifice anymore. ”

"No one will be sacrificed, I can assure you, and you should know me."

Red smiled and said confidently.

"I have a special obsession with happy endings."

"But...... Is it really going to go well, Darkseid already knows our plan, will he already be on guard—"

"It doesn't matter, Darkseid is more arrogant than you think, Barbara, he won't run away from any challenges, and I can probably already guess what he has to offer."

Red looked at his lamp ring, and now he was ready to face any challenge again.

"Now, it's time to have more backhands than anyone left-"

"But what Darkseid didn't know was that I already knew the end."