mc-med Chapter 229 The Supergirl, still unconscious, becomes a member of the Justice League
Chapter 229 The Supergirl, still unconscious, becomes a member of the Justice League
Chapter 229 The Supergirl, still unconscious, becomes the leader of the Justice League.
My name is Ron Ronze, and I have used pseudonyms such as Calvin Swanwick and John Jones.
But you might be more familiar with my other name.
Martian Hunter.
And the person in front of me is Batman.
Through the hazy sunlight filtering through the mist, his figure emerged from a patch of shadow, just like the description in the book in the discount store.
This is the first time I've ever actually seen Batman.
People say he runs with outstretched arms, laughing wildly, into every deepest midnight, chasing darkness and fear, the power that serves him… Oh yes, gentlemen.
I think he came from the slanting sunlight, where black and ruby red hues intertwined, a color like the jam in a berry pie.
Of course, no one knew what he was actually running away from.
Perhaps even he himself is unaware of this.
Martian Manhunter was not unaware of Batman's actions. He was aware of Batman's attempts to install Superman in his place, his recruitment of villains, and his plans for retirement.
With careful investigation, these traces cannot be hidden from Martian hunters.
However, while it is clear that Batman intends to retire, the green-skinned alien is equally clear that, at this stage, Batman remains irreplaceable.
In fact, the government had been planning this alliance for a long time, even during the presidency of Clinton's predecessor. Metal Man was a product of this plan; however, Luthor himself ultimately became too deeply involved and infiltrated the project.
Martian hunters had to admit that, in terms of scientific research ability, Luthor was exceptional. His only limitation was the technological level of his home planet, Earth; the government's scientists weren't even worthy of carrying Luthor's shoes on a technological level.
This led to Luther seizing control of the Metal Man project single-handedly through his own research capabilities. As a result, John Coburn's technology was essentially all Luther's creation, something the government could never tolerate.
So the matter was put on hold, but it never stopped.
The Japanese-American samurai sword wielding her husband's weapon, the legion of mech soldiers, and even the Martian manhunter himself's eventual decision to reveal his true identity to the government—all these represent the government's exploration and efforts in the field of supernatural beings.
For example, the Green Lantern; the government hasn't yet discovered his true identity.
Okay, okay, Batman revealed Green Lantern's real name right away.
But this doesn't mean the government is incompetent; they just... need time.
In short, the government has consistently tried to cooperate with Batman rather than allowing him to operate in a legal gray area. The idea of "bringing Batman into the League" was proposed and implemented based on this line of thinking.
Regarding the proposal for Batman to become the leader, frankly speaking, many people opposed it at first, but in fact, the government itself lacked a suitable candidate to lead the entire alliance.
Martian hunter?
Martian Manhunter declined the offer himself. He knew very well that his weakness to fire was far too easy to exploit. He meant that anyone with a lighter could create a small flame, while kryptonite, even if man-made, would go through at least dozens of processes, and the man-made version might not even be as effective as the original.
Green Lantern?
Not to mention that the government hadn't yet discovered Green Lantern's true identity before Batman exposed him, even if they had known Green Lantern's true identity, they wouldn't dare let him become the leader of the entire league, for a very simple reason.
A "United Nations" that spans the universe and could potentially dominate governments is perhaps more terrifying than Batman, who has a bunch of subordinates but no real territory.
It's even more impossible for samurai swords or metal men to be like that. What if you forcefully put a samurai sword in the position of the leader of the alliance, and then during a fight she says that her husband is on his period and can't fight, and wants to go on strike?
As for Wonder Woman... in the government's eyes, Wonder Woman has become synonymous with being uncontrollable. Her psychological assessments show that her emotions have overwhelmed her rationality.
They had actually planned to put Cyborg Superman as the leader of the alliance, as he was both powerful and controllable, and had the ability to directly suppress other alliance members. However, this idea was forced to end after Cyborg Superman was confirmed to be related to Steppenwolf.
Therefore, it's not that the government wanted Batman to be the leader, but rather that after comprehensive consideration, without affecting the team's overall strength, no one was more suitable for the position of leader than Batman.
"Justice League?" Martian Manhunter heard Batman say, "Ugh! That's a terrible name."
He said, "What kind of name is 'Justice Alliance'? It sounds like third-rate stuff. If 'Destruction Legion' isn't good enough, then 'Super Villain Secret Society' would be fine too."
"Or perhaps you could call it the Injustice Syndicate, the Crime Syndicate, or the Secret Six?"
(Note: Chen Tao is referring to the names of famous DC villain alliances here.)
While Chen Tao was rambling on to buy time, he was silently weighing the pros and cons in his mind.
"..."
The Martian hunter was speechless.
The green-skinned alien scratched his bald head.
He was somewhat at a loss for words after Batman's unconventional remarks.
"Please, try to be normal."
He finally stated it bluntly.
"I'm sorry," Chen Tao apologized sincerely, "So..."
so……?
"I object!" The robotic superman strode over to Martian Manhunter's side. "Are you kidding me? Where are your credentials? Are you representing the government? I will not agree to this!"
He pointed at Batman: "I fight for my country, I punish evil for my country. I will never work with an outlaw vigilante who breaks the law and his former criminals."
He suddenly grabbed Martian Manhunter by the collar: "Listen, you greenskin, I don't know if those people in the government have shown you my file, but I'm not one of those aliens. Even though I've mutated because of cosmic rays, I'm still a human being through and through. I'm protecting my planet! You can't do this to me!"
"His Excellency the President anticipated that you would have objections." Faced with the sudden attack from the mechanical superman, Martian Manhunter remained expressionless. He simply pulled out his communicator and shoved it into the mechanical superman's face.
While the mechanical superhero was busy haggling and shouting with the president, Martian Hunter turned his attention back to Chen Tao.
He could tell that Batman was still hesitating.
"I'm sorry, Batman, there's no one else who can take on this responsibility but you." He said with a hint of regret, "After all, only you are capable of handling this important task."
When he said his last sentence, he seemed to be alluding to something, whether he was referring to Batman's abilities or implying that the mechanical superhero had betrayed him.
Then he saw Batman take a deep breath.
"so……"
so……?
"That's why I refuse to become the leader of the Justice League."
"..."
"It's the leader," Wonder Woman reminded him from the side. "You misspoke, you said the wrong thing."
"But we have no other choice but you," Martian Manhunter said.
He thought Batman was trying to play some trick of declining and then accepting. Then he heard Batman say:
"Yes, of course there is, how could there not be?"
"Is it The Flash?" Martian Manhunter asked. "But he's not suitable. You should know that The Flash lacks leadership qualities."
Martian Manhunter could no longer use telepathy, but he instantly slipped back into the role of the persuader. He rallied his spirits and focused his thoughts: "The Flash…"
Then he saw Batman turn around and pull the still unconscious Supergirl out of Super Dog Little Krypton's mouth from behind, and place her in front of Martian Manhunter, just like a naughty little boy showing off his favorite figurine to his friend.
"What do you mean, Batman?"
"Just make Supergirl the leader!"
Martian Manhunter didn't know what to say. Becoming the leader of the Justice League wasn't like taking office as the head of a neighborhood committee, where you could just sign and stamp documents and start taking office.
As the leader, one must keep the unruly superhumans in the team in check. It's not that you have to be the leader to lead the Justice League, but rather that someone who can lead the Justice League becomes the leader.
Even if Batman forcibly puts Supergirl in the leadership position, she has no way to control the other members, so what's the point of such a leader? In the end, the actual power will still fall into Batman's hands. It's just a matter of passing the buck and avoiding the title of leader.
"I don't care, but the current situation is that I won't take the leader's position." Batman seemed to have guessed what Martian Manhunter was thinking, and he gave a straightforward reply: "But if Supergirl joins the Justice League as its leader, I'll join too. Isn't that fair?"
As he said this, he slammed the Supergirl, whom he had just helped up and was displaying like a doll, to the ground. The loyal Superdog Little Krypton immediately trotted over, used its mouth to lift up her cloak, and tried to drag her aside before attempting to carry her on its back again.
Martian Hunter frowned.
While it's unclear what Batman is up to, at least he's achieved his goal. All that's needed is for Batman to agree to join the Justice League, and everything will be fine.
"What? Batman won't be the leader of the Justice League? The leader is that Kryptonian?"
The initially excited mechanical superman calmed down after hearing Chen Tao's decision. He stood there, his eyes flashing with an unfathomable light.
After a long pause, he surprisingly agreed immediately: "Sure, as long as the leader isn't Batman, I can accept anyone, even a mouse."
"!"
To be honest, this result was also unexpected for the Martian hunters.
What's going on today? Why are so many guys so infatuated with Kryptonian girls?
"I have no objection," Wonder Woman said succinctly. "As long as it's for the cause of justice, I don't care who the leader is."
"Waaah..." Just then, the super girl, who had been in a deep coma, suddenly woke up with a soft whimper.
As soon as she woke up, she coughed loudly, "Cough cough cough cough, waaaaaah! I'm about to choke to death!"
She rubbed her head, somewhat dazed, as she got up from the ground, then saw Super Dog Little Krypton vigorously chewing on her cloak: "Little Krypton! What happened?"
"Woof!" Little Kr barked excitedly when he saw that Super Girl had finally woken up.
Of all the creatures present, Little Krypton was perhaps the only one genuinely happy that Supergirl had woken up.
"Cough cough cough cough!" Kara coughed in response to Super Dog, followed by a large cloud of kryptonite and smoke that was sprayed directly onto Little Krypton's face.
"Woof!" Caught off guard, Little Ke couldn't help but bark, then covered his neck with his paw and fainted with a gurgle.
He had inhaled a lot of kryptonite, less than Supergirl, so he didn't fall into a coma, but it still affected his superpowers.
Bang!
The magical girl raised her head, about to say something, when Chen Tao punched her on the forehead again, knocking her unconscious once more.
"So it's settled then."
He grabbed Supergirl's cape with one hand, striking the classic pose that Superman villains use to lift up their opponents with their capes after defeating the Incredibles:
"From now on, Supergirl is our leader."
In fact, Martian Manhunter was right; he simply wanted to relinquish the position and title of leader.
He has never given up on his plans to retire. If he becomes the leader now, will he still retire?
Conversely, if Supergirl becomes the leader, he, as a member, can mentor her. People grow, right? Although Supergirl is widely known in many publications as the shame of Krypton, Superman still achieved his status after basking in the sun for over 30 years. Kara, being a Kryptonian, would definitely be able to take on the role after his training.
"Besides the official members, I also plan to involve some non-official personnel," Chen Tao said to Mars Hunter, "some reformed villains."
Before Martian manhunter could continue, he said, "In the face of a cosmic crisis, we must unite all forces that can be united, mustn't we?"
He first silenced the other person with words, and then quickly started making phone calls.
A moment later, the fog dissipated, and a portal opened in the void, revealing Killer Croc leading the entire Rogue Gang and the blank-faced Mudface on the field.
"So, what exactly is going on?"
Captain Cold looked at the large group of superheroes on the scene and felt a little scared. Just as he was about to jump back into the Red of All Beings, he found that Killer Croc had closed the portal.
"Is Batman going to sell us out to the government?"
The villains were making a ruckus, chattering away, and it was unclear what they were saying.
"All you scum, all you villains, laugh wildly, celebrate!"
Our cause is about to succeed, and the whole world will tremble under our control! We will form an alliance—"
"Clap!" Killer Croc led the applause, and the other villains followed suit. The magician started breathing fire with his air-walking shoes, and for a moment, the demons danced wildly, leaving Martian Manhunter and the others dazzled.
"Uh, I'm pretty sure that's not what I meant..." Martian Manhunter protested somewhat blankly from the side.
Chen Tao ignored him. Instead, he excitedly jumped to a high place and began to let out a cackling laugh: "This alliance will be called—"
With a loud bang!
Just then, a car suddenly sped out of the still-lingering fog, and Black Adam jumped out of the window, his body crackling with lightning: "Mortals! Feel it—"
Then he saw a large group of people dressed in brightly colored clothes looking at him.
(End of this chapter)