Knights of DC

Chapter 904 Determination!

In the Brainiac spaceship wandering between the multiverses, the AI ​​Batman was confused by the sight of Lex Luthor from the multiverse and Brainiac's words. asked.It can be seen that there are numbers from various universes in Lex Luthor's devices that exist here and exist in plural forms.

Earth No. 10, Earth No. [-]... and the dark multiverse that Ke Wen and the others just stayed in before, Lex Luthor of Earth -[-], Brainiac didn't let him go because he was old , also turned him into a member who provided wisdom for himself, and even in his opinion, the older Lex Luthor could provide more wisdom because of his experience and richer experience.

And here, not only from the multiverse that Ke Wen is in now, but also from independent universes other than this multiverse as a whole, which means that Brainiac is targeting the entire multiverse with DC as the main body , in capturing Lex Luthor, a human being with a ninth-level cosmic intelligence.Oddly enough, the AI ​​Batman doesn't see another version of himself here.

This shouldn't be, because Brainiac said that he needs more wisdom, and the only one he can look up to besides Lex is himself.

"The birth of Batman is too special. I have captured Batman and constructed a dream that is realistic enough in his mind, but it was useless, so I gave up capturing Batman and only captured Lex Luthor. , his wisdom will not disappear due to various accidents. Until I met you, an AI with Batman personality."

"So you want to use me, and so much of Lex Luthor's wisdom, to reshape the universe for you, the old universe that has been rebooted as the cornerstone of the new universe? Why, Brainiac, you don't Affected by the restart of the universe, what is the significance of doing so."

For Brainiac's explanation, AI Batman can also understand, Lex Luthor can also make clones, but Batman can't do it.The moment the cloned newborn is poured into Batman's memory, its sanity will collapse and it will die directly. The tragedy that happened to Batman is more terrifying than hell.That is to say, my own AI was born by accident.

In the face of AI Batman's questioning, Brainiac also made his own answer.

"What is the meaning? The meaning is that I am not reconciled! I am not reconciled to those guys who have been fighting with me for so many years. I have never conquered the earth. The Justice League will dissipate because of this bullshit universe restart, and I have to pretend It’s as if nothing happened, let’s play a battle of wits and courage with the Justice League of this new universe!”

Brainiac also had a look of disgust on his face when he talked about everything that happened in the nascent universe.

At the same time, on the earth in the miniature universe inside the spacecraft, Dick also watched in the Batcave of Gotham just reset the memory of the entire earth. Power, combined with telepathy, shields the time remnants of ordinary people from the old 52 Batman who contacted when the universe was destroyed.

"You're still as smart as ever, Dick. Besides, father? You in the new universe know how to call me." Perhaps because everything is getting better in Gotham, there are no clowns to make trouble. The representative Batman also learned to joke.It's just that the joke made Dick frown, and he regretted saying that word.

"Now is not a good time to joke around."

"I know, so, you don't mind going out with me for a walk." Taking off his uniform and changing into casual clothes, Dick also saw the current state of his father after years of training.

Aging is inevitable, he is just a human being, the only human being who is the founder of the entire Justice League.When he was young, all kinds of hidden wounds left by fighting crime also broke out as he grew older.After taking off his combat uniform, the old 52 Batman, who was over half a century old, became a disabled old man who needed all kinds of equipment to assist him in his actions.

When he saw the old 52 Batman showing such a fragile look, Dick couldn't continue to maintain his arrogance, so he stepped forward and supported him.

"You've become much more sensible." When Dick helped him, the old 52 Batman was taken aback and joked.

"You don't need this. According to Ke Wen, you can change your state, and you are still the Batman who made an appointment to beat Superman in front of me."

"Yes, I can change back to the appearance of my peak, but this is what I should be, isn't it, I am a human being who will age, get hurt, and bleed. After so many years of fighting crime, you should know me There isn't a single normal bone in the body, you've seen my X-ray."

For the truth revealed by Dick, the old 52 Batman also responded with these words. Dick didn't say a word, but just supported the old 52 Batman there, and he left the Batcave with all kinds of old injuries. Behind him, the other self and the Martian Manhunter did not stop him, watching Dick leave with the old 52 Batman.

"It seems that everything is coming to an end." Seeing himself in the new universe taking Batman away, Dick in the old 52 also said, with a somewhat relieved look on his face.

"Why don't you tell him something? Up until now, you haven't asked him what life is like in the newborn universe." The Martian Hunter on the side also said there.

"What is there to ask? I am him, and I am not him. He and I are two different universes, and my life will not remain the same. We are all dead, so why miss the new universe?"

"Bruce is really lucky to raise such good sons as you."

The old 52 Dick's magnanimity made Martian Manhunter, a single Chinese in the Justice League, sour. He was obviously the darkest one in the entire league, but he ended up living the best life. He has a car, a house, a wife, and no pressure on his children. Gan !

While supporting Batman, Dick also led him to the garage. After choosing a relatively low-key Maybach, he became a competent driver and drove Batman around downtown Gotham.And Batman is also sitting in the co-pilot seat, looking at the city he has guarded all his life from the perspective of a bystander.

"Does it feel different? Compared to before, Gotham is now what I always wanted to be."

"Yes, there will still be crimes, and gangs will not disappear, but at least they will not treat the law as something that does not exist as before, and they are also afraid of the police, for fear that if they make a mistake, they will go to jail ,you did it."

While driving, Dick was also answering Batman's words there. Both Dick and Batman had painful memories of this city where they grew up.And Batman is also very clear about his definition in this city. Like the arrested criminals, he puts himself above the law. Only in this way can he maintain the order of the city.

And everything he has devoted himself to has been realized in this world that is neither real nor false. "Yeah, I did it. The Golden Pioneer told me before that he came from Gotham City in the future. At that time, Gotham City had become a city of light. I still didn't believe it. Until now, I saw this here After seeing the possibility contained in this city, I believed it. There is no Golden Pioneer in this world, and Barry can't save him. He belongs to the future, but the universe in the past is destroyed, so he can't be born, otherwise I I really want to say thank you to him."

In the speech, Dick and the old 52 Batman also talked about another hero who did not exist in the remnant universe of the old 52 time, a Gotham hero named Golden Pioneer who came back from the future.In the New 52 universe where Ke Wen is located, this guy has not yet appeared.

"What's the use of saying thank you to him? Even if you die, you haven't let go of your burden until now. Use your willpower to cooperate with the Martian Manhunter's telepathy ability to block the shared information from the original body for ordinary people in this world .To what extent do you plan to do for this city, property, family, body, life, even if it exists as a remnant of time, you have not changed, and you have helped this city carry everything.”

"No way, all I can do is this. People living in this city have finally seen hope. Even if it's a fake dream, I want this hope to last a little longer and let them I can live a happier life. It is enough. Your arrival, and the friend you met in the new universe let me know that even in that restarted universe, Gotham will be better. So, it’s okay , I can rest..."

Speaking of the latter, Batman's voice gradually lowered, watching the flashing lights outside the car window, as well as the comings and goings on the street, he was no longer afraid of pedestrians walking at night.The dark knight who burned everything for this city, for this old 52 universe with only traces left, also closed his eyes.

As I said before, everything that currently exists on this earth is a remnant of time from the old universe. They are separated by Brainiac's own spaceship, and they will be in a state of life and death.

Ke Wen's arrival and Dick's visit let the old 52 Batman know that everything has come to an end.So he gave up continuing to exist on this earth as a remnant of time.As he let go of his obsession and closed his eyes, the body of the old 52 Batman leaning on the seat also began to change.

Like broken porcelain, cracks appeared on the body, and as the car drove, it began to peel off from the body, turning into light spots and flying out of the car.

Dick, who was in charge of driving, also noticed the abnormality of his father. He didn't panic, and he didn't make a sound. He just drove the car in silence, and kept galloping on the streets of Gotham, leaving traces of his father all over the place. Every corner and every street of this city that he has guarded for many years.

At the same time, Metropolis, the old 52 Superman who got together with his wife and parents, also looked in the direction of Gotham when the old 52 Batman appeared strange.

"Have you put it down, Bruce, don't worry, I will find you soon, and next, that little guy will give me the answer."

Standing on the balcony, the old 52 Superman was also whispering to himself.

Gotham, through a day of visits, almost figured out how ordinary people on this earth live. Ke Wen also came to Gotham, and he knew that Dick would definitely be here.When he landed from the sky, Dick also parked the car in front of Ke Wen, and Ke Wen also noticed that the old 52 Batman sitting in the passenger seat, only the light spots on his head were slowly fading away.

"Batman..." Looking at Dick getting out of the car, Ke Wen didn't know what to say. What he wanted to say was stuck in his throat and he couldn't open his mouth.

"He's just guarding Gotham in another form, so, do you have the answer, what to do."

Without sadness, Dick with a smile also asked Ke Wen.

"Well, it's very clear, as Superman said, I will destroy this world and let everyone here get a proper ending!"

Looking at the face of his partner, Ke Wen also made a decision.In order to create the illusion that they are still alive, on this earth, the Justice League from the remnants of the old 52 universe is still giving, whether it is Batman or Superman, they all know that doing so is of no use, and those who have passed away should pass away with peace of mind , It’s just that they don’t have the courage to tell the 70 billion people in this world that they are dead.

So only he can come, and only he can do this, as a Kamen Rider of the New 52 universe, to hold the final funeral for them!This is his responsibility, his obligation!

"Then, please, my son, and Kamen Rider. Also, in the new universe, don't drive the Batmobile. You don't need to inherit my mantle. You deserve a better life."

In the car, the old 52 Batman, who chose not to exist in human form, also heard Ke Wen's promise at this time, and with a smile, he completely disappeared from the car as a spot of light.

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In the night sky, bean-sized raindrops fell, and it turned into a downpour in no time. Watching the old 52 Batman that turned into spots of light completely dissipate into the night sky, Ke Wen, standing there with Dick in the rain, also looked up looking at the sky.Even if there is no spirit of existence on this earth, and no spirit of the city, he can still feel the city crying.

Weeping for the disappearance of the dark knight who devoted his life to protecting himself.Everything should not have been like this. It was my own arrival that broke the peace of the world, and allowed these superheroes who were remnants of time to finally make a choice.

With his hands in his pockets, he walked to Dick, and Ke Wen, who was standing with him in the rain, also noticed that when the rain fell on Dick's face, it had a different taste, it was tears.But as the best partner, he wouldn't talk bluntly, he just looked at the city shrouded in rain and sighed.

"In the end, I am the one who makes this city cry."

(End of this chapter)