The Flash Returns! 》

The Red Whirlwind Returns to the Streets! 》

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Similar headlines have essentially swept the headlines of all media in Midtown during the new week. In the absence of the Flash for about ten days, the accident rate and crime rate in Midtown began to rebound at an alarming rate, and the enthusiasm of Midtown's criminals is truly exemplary in the industry.

But it's interesting to note that in all of the criminal activity over the past week, including supercriminals, the number of deaths among civilians and police officers has been zero, and even the number of injuries has not been much.

It can only be said that the criminals in Midtown are not only active and enthusiastic about criminal work, but also quite disciplined. All criminals have adhered to the principle of not harming others as long as the money is done, and in all operations to date, the civilian population has been avoided to the greatest extent.

In fact, during a bank robbery by the Rogue Gang last week, the robbers came across a traffic accident on their way to evacuate from work. A careless truck driver made a mistake and caused the truck to go berserk, which nearly caused a catastrophe.

Fortunately, the cold captain who had just finished robbing the bank made a quick decision and helped the pursuers behind him, which prevented a traffic disaster. Afterwards, even the Midtown Police Station had to come forward to admit that if it weren't for the courage of the robbers, there might have been a large number of casualties

Of course, even with such an accident, the rogue gang still ran away, and the pursuing police officers failed to catch up with them.

And rightfully so. Midtown, where the Flash is away, is basically a simple mode for the Rogue gang members, and there is no way to roll over at all.

And this week, Midtown will usher in a national carnival-level event, which is about to go down in history as the opening ceremony of the Flash Museum.

"The traffic jam has been going on from dawn to the present."

The reporter of the morning news stood in front of the traffic jammed and said to the camera.

"People from Wedge Rock City set off early in the morning, through the Midwest, and rushed to Midtown, so naturally there will be a lot of congestion."

"The Flash Museum will open today, and even though it's a weekend, there is still rush traffic."

The whole city is in the rhythm of revelry. The Flash's merchandise is a red balloon with a golden lightning symbol, and a logo that can be seen everywhere in the streets.

Midtown is perhaps the city that has the best relationship with its own superheroes. Compared to Gotham, where the police station often plays cat and mouse with Batman, or Seaside City, where its own superheroes roam the universe all day, The Flash's popularity in the simple folk of Midtown is obviously higher.

The Flash Museum is the best proof of this.

Barry Allen stood outside the museum's ticket office, where a long line had been forming since early in the morning. He put his hands in his pockets, listened to the noise of the crowd around him, and looked at the lifelike sculpture of the Flash towering in the square outside the venue, with a complicated expression.

"What? Fascinated by the way you look? ”

Barry came back to his senses, and as soon as he turned around, he saw Shen You approaching with a smile behind him.

"Mr. Shen. I thought you wouldn't, I mean, I didn't expect it to be today."

"Think I'm going to miss out on this historic moment by doing research in the lab?" Shen You smiled. "Of course not."

Besides, he didn't waste time researching at this time. He's talking to Barry here at the same time, while still in his lab in Gotham. It's not a difficult job to do two things at the same time.

Barry scratched his head embarrassedly: "No, it's not really that big."

"Don't be modest, I'm not kidding." Shen You smiled, "This is indeed a historic moment worth remembering, for the future. No, for the entire universe. ”

The Flash Museum, which was established in this era in the original work, has been preserved until at least the twenty-fifth century, and even the future Reverse Lightning is influenced by the Flash legend and embarked on the path of extreme speed. Before turning into a villain, Reverse Lightning also worked briefly at the Flash Museum.

"I know, but I'm serious too."

Barry sighed softly and turned his head again to look at his sculpture, which had the "Flash" logo and lightning bolt mark written on it.

"But I'm just. I don't know, I don't think I deserve it. I'm just trying to do what I can, and I can't always make it in time. ”

He shook his head.

"There's worse, there are more people I didn't even notice it about. So many people who need my help are like they've been trapped in a speed field."

"Hey."

Shen You patted him on the shoulder.

"You're just fast, not omniscient. You've taken on too many responsibilities for yourself that don't belong to you, but no one can take on that much, no one can save everyone. Superman can't do it, and neither can I.

We are not all-knowing and all-powerful God, but ordinary people who try to help. Just have a clear conscience. ”

Barry blinked.

Although this is a bit unconvincing when you say it. Okay, but I guess you're right. ”

"Of course I'm right." Shen You shrugged and paused, "However, I guess you're bothering more than that, right?" ”

Barry nodded slightly.

"I still don't understand why I suddenly lost speed. There was also the appearance of black lightning, which made me a little uneasy. And these days after I came back, I always had a vague feeling that something was not right."

"Hey, Barry!"

As he was talking, a man suddenly jumped up from behind and grabbed him by the neck.

"Howl?" Barry turned his head to look at his buddy, "Aren't you in the universe, and there's a whole legion to take care of?" ”

"yes, but even so, how could I miss the opening of the museum with the best buddies?" Hal smiled, "How's it going, did you miss me?" ”

"A little bit." Instinctively, Barry took two steps back, "But honestly, Howl. How long has it been since you washed this coat? ”

Hal froze, looked down at the old flight jacket on his body, and scratched his head in embarrassment.

"Ah, you know about this, I've always been in the universe, and I've never taken off the ring. When wearing the light ring, they all wear green light uniforms, and the clothes under the uniforms naturally have no chance to change. I guess the last time I took the Ring was a month ago."

Barry: "."

The thought of Hal pounced on him just now, he suddenly felt the urge to go home at the speed of light to take a shower and change clothes.

"Don't talk about that." Out of nowhere, Hal pulled out a model box, "This is a congratulatory gift for you, Barry!" I've been choosing for a long time, but I really don't know what to give. So in the end, I chose this, the aircraft assembly model produced by the Quinn factory, I heard that the workmanship is quite good, and the evaluation is very good, you will definitely like it! ”

Barry smiled and took it, "Oh, you're so sweet to Hal, I'm so happy, really!" It's as happy as when I gave you this model for your birthday last year. ”

Howl: ."

About a second of embarrassment.

"Aha. Aha, it turned out to be sent by you, so I said it looked familiar. Hal chuckled dryly, "But as you know, I barely spent the last year at home on Earth, so."

"It's okay, I know Hal, really." Barry shrugged, "Everybody's busy. ”

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere was quickly washed away by a rock song praising the Flash on the radio, and Hal took the opportunity to expose the topic.

"How's it going, Barry? I just got back to Earth and I heard that you had been missing for a while. Is it a new adventure? ”

"Sort of, but honestly, it's not been good lately. This is also what I was about to say to Mr. Shen before you came. ”

Barri's face became a little more serious, and when he looked at his right hand, there seemed to be a faint trace of golden electric light dancing on his fingertips.

And Shen You also noticed that there was an undetectable energy radiating from his body.

Even when he was still at this time and did not start his extreme speed, there seemed to be a trace amount of current energy coming out of his body.

Barry looked up and looked at Shen You with a somewhat strange expression.

"It's just that I've had a strange delusion lately, as if I feel like I'm going to be dragged back by the force of speed."

(End of chapter)