American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

66. Celebration and Farewell.

"Take you with me?" Alex was momentarily stunned.

"Yes, I want to leave here with you. Honestly, I can't find any meaning in staying here anymore. Previously, I only thought about avenging my brother. But now, I realize that I don't fit in here. I feel like I'm about to go insane."

"So you want to leave this universe and see your brother alive in another universe, right?" Alex said calmly.

"Yes," Kara answered frankly, not hiding her motives. "I was in that prison for a long time. Back then, what kept me going was my brother. Now, I also want to see if my brother's life is as good as Barry Allen said."

Looking at Kara, Alex fell silent.

Indeed, the catastrophe brought by General Zod was over, but the subsequent events still had a significant impact, especially concerning Supergirl Kara. When she was imprisoned, she was only fifteen years old, subjected to daily experiments in a dark, sunless prison. Such a life of living death is something ordinary people can't comprehend.

In such circumstances, how could Kara become the guardian of Earth like her brother? Earth may have various countries, but in Kara's eyes, humans are humans, regardless of nationality. Thinking about it this way, it was already kidness of Kara not to have destroyed Earth along with General Zod.

"Traveling between universes is not as simple as you think," Alex finally spoke after a long pause. "Especially for a Kryptonian like you. I can't guarantee that the radiation from the sun in every universe will be the same, so each journey is very dangerous."

"I'm not afraid, as long as I can see my brother," Kara said firmly.

"But I also can't be sure which universe we'll end up in," Alex sighed. The timepad had transcended the sacred timeline, making each journey an unknown adventure. Before him lay countless multiverse blind boxes.

"It doesn't matter. Wherever we end up, I'll eventually see my brother, won't I?" Kara said with a slight smile. "Besides, that speedster alone doesn't have enough strength to protect you, does he?"

Seeing Kara's smiling gaze, Alex shook his head helplessly. "Is your Kryptonian gene module really for scientists? I feel like you're more like a diplomat."

"So, does this mean I've convinced you?" Kara pondered.

"I suppose so."

The sun gradually dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the desert.

At Wayne Manor.

A long table was set with a variety of exquisite foods. Additionally, old Bruce Wayne had even brought out his cherished vintage wines from the cellar.

At the ends of the long table sat Bruce Wayne and Alex, facing each other, indicating their highest status among the attendees. Barry Allen, Pietro, and Kara sat on either side.

The others were relatively relaxed, having been through similar occasions before, but it was Pietro and Kara's first formal banquet.

The most nervous was undoubtedly Pietro. Born into a poor family and having suffered greatly after awakening his mutant gene—imprisoned, fighting dogs for food—he would have likely died in a garbage heap if not for Alex.

Sitting at such an exquisite dining table, Pietro tried hard to suppress his anxiety, carefully observing everyone's behavior to avoid making a fool of himself. He wasn't afraid of embarrassing himself, but he feared embarrassing Alex.

As for Kara, she appeared very dignified, like a lady, maintaining her Kryptonian upbringing despite her inner turmoil, which Alex could sense.

Kara wanted to blend into the table's atmosphere but felt constrained, only pretending to enjoy the roasted meat in front of her, making her seem out of place.

Seeing this, Alex couldn't help but smile.

Though they possessed immense combat power, they were both troubled youths. Whether Pietro or Kara, they harbored various dark aspects within themselves, inaccessible to outsiders but only known to them.

Alex wanted to help them shed these inner negativities, but he knew it couldn't be rushed. Time would erode everything, and they could only come out of it on their own.

As the eldest and most experienced, old Bruce Wayne naturally sensed Alex's thoughts. Raising his glass, he decided to liven up the celebration.

After several rounds of toasts, the atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up, and everyone began to chat more freely.

Tonight's gathering was not only a celebration but also a farewell for Alex and his companions. After discussion, Barry Allen decided to leave this universe along with Alex, who chose to take Kara, the homeless Kryptonian.

The main reason for taking Kara was her combat power. Supergirl's strength was almost equal to Superman's. The destructive power of Kryptonians had been well demonstrated by General Zod. Without kryptonite, Kryptonians were nearly invincible.

What Alex needed most now was combat power. Though Pietro, as a speedster, was formidable, he was helpless against truly powerful enemies, useful only for escaping.

"Zod's invasion had a significant impact. The corpses of those Kryptonian soldiers, the remains of the alien ships, and the debris from the World Engine—if these fall into the military's hands, who knows what they might do," Alex said to Bruce Wayne.

"I understand. I'll keep an eye on the military. If anything goes wrong, we still have this young man," old Bruce Wayne said, looking at young Barry Allen with a smile.

Barry, in the middle of eating, stopped and gave Bruce Wayne a puzzled look.

Seeing Barry's unreliable demeanor, Alex almost laughed but quickly composed himself. "Barry Allen is a metahuman. You want him to follow your path? That's too difficult."

"So, what do you suggest?" the old Batman asked curiously.

"You spread fear in Gotham, punishing evil, making criminals fear you, turning into an urban legend. But Barry Allen is different. He has unparalleled powers and can bring hope to humanity. He doesn't need to hide in the shadows but can appear openly in the light."

Old Batman put down his glass, interlacing his fingers as if deep in thought.

After a moment, he nodded slightly, agreeing. "Indeed, after this war, superheroes are exposed to the whole world. We do need someone who can bring hope."

Originally, this role of bringing hope should have been for Superman or Supergirl, but now, it was placed on young Barry Allen.

"And you, Bruce, I think you could take on Alfred's role, nurturing a few successors."

Alex smiled slightly, lowering his voice.

"By the way, in other universes, almost every Batman has a few assistants called 'Robins.'"

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70. Alex's Speculation.
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