HBWnovel Chapter 710 I am not a plaything, Batman, help me!
Chapter 710 I am not a plaything, Batman, help me!
Chapter 710 I am not a plaything, Batman, help me!
I am Dr. Manhattan.
Everything I observed was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
I am observing a multiverse’s self-protection mechanism. At the right moment, I am studying how the time flow protects Superman, and whether Superman created the entire multiverse first, or whether the multiverse gave birth to Superman.
Neither Papetua nor the Void Hand could exert any influence on the entire multiverse or the Hypertime Flow.
One of them was blocked outside the universe, and the other was sealed in a wall.
I discovered the existence of the Void Hand a long time ago.
When I first arrived in the DC multiverse, after deconstructing the nature of the timeline, I quickly discovered the Hypertime Stream and, starting from the downstream of the Hypertime Stream, observed the history of the entire multiverse in reverse.
And at that very moment, at the time when the "Avatar of Justice" was established, I saw the Hand of the Void.
(Note: The multiverse superhero team of righteous incarnations during the "Great Harmony" era was also established during this event.)
My observations of the Void Hand have been very helpful, especially regarding the Miracle Machine.
Therefore, through this unexpected opportunity, I secretly helped Papetua and the Void Hand, enabling them to intervene more in the multiverse.
Through their actions, I can truly understand...
When driven to the brink of despair, what other ways are there to save oneself in a time-traveling world?
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"After unanimous discussion, the Justice League has decided..."
The Alliance and the League sat face to face.
Strictly speaking, although the organizational structure of the members is similar in general, there are still many differences.
Besides the fact that Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Aquaman are all fully represented, Hal Green Lantern in the main universe during this period does not participate in Justice League affairs. His seat is taken over by female Green Lantern Jessica and Arab-American Green Lantern Simon.
Meanwhile, the Alliance is missing Cyborg but has gained Martian Manhunter, the Main Universe Alliance has a Main Universe Batman, and the Alliance has gained Luthor.
"...We'll go with you..."
Luthor's bald head reflected the light, while Superman from the main universe kept a straight expression on his face.
After witnessing Luther wearing blue S-armor and weeping at his grave in the street, he was suddenly presented with a classic Luther skin.
This feeling... is really... really strange, like Luther is about to reveal his signature sinister smile and tell you that all the good things he did while wearing the blue S-armor were just another of his schemes.
A truly good thing, the kind without quotation marks.
(Note: The Lex Luthor in the main universe doing good deeds here is not because N Super died, and he's not that gay. After the major event "Eternal Evil" in the New 52 Justice League, the Lex Luthor in the main universe went through a period of redemption. Of course, later, with the arrival of his rebirth, he was lured back into evil by Perpetua and went to work for her.)
"So, what we need to know now is—"
"How do we get to the battlefield you need us to be on?"
Luther said, "It's simple. I..."
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"Although Lord Barbatos has lost his willpower, as the dragon of the Dark Multiverse... no, I should say the dragon Barbatos, I can still use the main universe's Batman as a portal to open a sufficiently powerful and stable passage in place of Lord Barbatos."
Chen Tao told the World Forgers, "But I'm not as powerful as Lord Barbatos, so this might take me a little time."
"I don't understand," the World Forger said. "Why do you insist on opening this passage? You've already opened it once before, throwing your three fortresses, which were formed from the synthesis of your universes, into the main universe. They're now like three small bubbles, clinging to the edge of the main universe."
Chen Tao nodded: "That's right, they are much smaller than the main universe."
"That's not the point. Members of the Justice League from the main universe don't need a portal as large as Barbatos to come to the Dark Multiverse."
"I know."
"What...what do you know?"
"But the problem is, I'm not Lord Barbatos," the World Forger heard Batman explain. "Lord Barbatos could create a portal from the Dark Multiverse to the Main Universe and then stabilize it all at once, but I can't."
"Although I can also create such tunnels, the tunnels I create decay very quickly, like digging in the ground, but I have too little digging skill."
Even if we could dig as wide as Lord Barbatos, it would collapse again in no time, understand? The "Descent" plan to invade the main universe was devised by Lord Barbatos; only he knows how to maintain that passage for a long time.
"So what's the point of maintaining that passage?"
"Of course, it's to let Lord Barbatos, who has regained his free will but might be very weak, escape back to the main universe through this passage!"
The World Forger saw Batman looking at him like he was an idiot: "What do you think I'd let the weakened Barbatos face you?"
After going through all that trouble, it all boils down to distrusting the World Maker, thinking he might betray Barbatos after using him. The World Maker was speechless, so he could only say:
"Hurry up, how much longer?"
"Wait a moment, I need to help Lord Barbatos regain some of his willpower first."
"He can only recover when they arrive; there's nothing I can do for him now," said the World Forger.
"Then at least give it a try."
Barbatos heard what Batman said.
He was chatting casually with the world's forgers, and then, not far away, a blue passage was slowly expanding.
No, we can't do that.
Barbatos is still attacking the World Founders.
This cannot be done!
Barbatos had a premonition; he understood, he sensed, that if he were to actually allow the main universe to arrive, something very bad would likely happen.
This kind of premonition usually only appears in superheroes who save the world.
But Barbatos now feels that way too.
He looked at Batman not far away.
Yes, if we must talk about interests.
He had absolutely no need to do that. Even if Batman and the entire Hypertime Stream were completely destroyed, Barbatos's power would not be affected.
He is the servant god of the world's creator, understand? The changes in the entire hyperchronic flow's history have no effect on him. Just like the Anti-Monitors, no matter how the hyperchronic flow changes, they can retain their own memories and won't be manipulated by the hyperchronic flow like toys.
He is a god who transcends the trans-temporal flow, even without the power of the World Forger; his status makes him so from birth.
The World Maker endowed him with this divinity at the moment of his birth.
So, if we must talk about interests, then no matter what schemes or dirty deals Barbatos might have uncovered with Papetua, the Void Hand, or even the World Forgers, he shouldn't have gotten involved.
He only needs to quietly act as their puppet, taking advantage of the opportunity Batman has created for him to gradually accumulate power; he still has the ability to break free.
Don't underestimate Barbatos. In terms of sheer power, not to mention the Void Hand and Pamu on the wall, who are far beyond the multiverse, even the World Forger currently possessing Parallax Mohal cannot compare to Barbatos, who has accumulated power over countless years.
He was born with too many hidden dangers planted in his body and his power, but that doesn’t mean the person who controls him is now more powerful than him.
Just as the World Forgers realized that Pamu and the Void Hand were offering him epic concessions in exchange for his departure, Barbatos also realized that they were making a deal with him as well. Given the current situation, Barbatos was confident he wouldn't suffer too much; even if he was severely weakened, at least he wouldn't…
Near death, right?
This was a small compensation that Parm and the Void Hand used to trick the Justice League of the main universe into giving them his body through Batman Dragon.
All they had to do was quietly and obediently act as puppets, waiting for the puppets to finish their performances and trick them into giving them what they wanted. They didn't care to spare the puppets' lives.
Regardless of what they intend to do to the main universe, it's ultimately detrimental to the Justice League in that universe, right? Perhaps Barbatos still has a chance to continue invading the main universe and try to complete his plan…
This possibility is slim, but at worst there is still a chance to escape. Regardless of who wins in the end, they will need servant gods like Barbatos because they are powerful enough, that is the only truth.
Power, in this context, refers to the value one can utilize.
Right, right? This is the path Barbatos should choose. From the most rational and profit-maximizing perspective, neither Batman nor the Justice League of the main universe matters to him. The most important thing is to preserve his power, to preserve as much as possible!
So, he already has... well.
How should I say it?
Decide?
No, to be more specific.
It should be 【enlightenment】.
"Bat, you..." The World Forger paused mid-sentence.
Then he stopped talking.
Barbatos saw that Batman, who knew nothing about it, was also looking at him in surprise.
Oh.
You were scared, weren't you?
Nobody expected me to do this.
Barbatos thought to himself.
Whether it's Batman or the Joker, they both consider taking the enemy's surprise as a key aspect of their planning.
"Ughhhhh!" Barbatos screamed in agony. Time and space vibrated, making the scream sound like a symphony.
Barbatos forcibly extracted a large amount of energy mixed with various forces from his body. He grabbed his body and pulled out the energy mixed with the willpower of others along with his own original energy.
Just like chemotherapy, a large number of cancer cells and real cells are killed together. This indiscriminate attack will inevitably lead to the overall weakening of Barbatos.
But he's already made up his mind, hasn't he?
Then let's continue doing it this way.
The puppeteer, holding the puppet, looked surprised. He saw a puppet pulling hard on its puppet strings, and then...
A hard.
Crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch!
"You've gone mad! You're destroying yourself! Lord Barbatos!"
Barbatos felt Batman pounce on him and hug him from behind. He grew larger and tried to stop Batman's actions with a method similar to a rear-naked choke, but the power to tear the puppet strings came from within Barbatos's heart.
"We have plenty of time to slowly remove these controls from you, why the rush? I don't understand... there's no need to be so violent!"
"No need...no..."
Batman's voice was still ringing out, but Barbatos couldn't stop.
"Heh... I... I'm not a puppet, heh heh heh..."
Even toys have dreams.
Barbatos felt the World Maker urging him in his mind, its soft murmurs and gentle whispers singing in his ear.
"Why? This doesn't do you any good. I'm saving your life, Barbatos, why are you doing this? Is it really worth it for Batman?"
"What does Batman's success or his life or death have to do with you? Do you care about him? We can even help you protect Batman, if you just ask us."
"No……"
Barbatos answered his master's... no, his former master's question, bit by bit, in his mind with great difficulty.
"Not for Batman, but for freedom."
"Freedom? What are you talking about? You'll be free after you help us solve our problems."
He heard the voice of the world's creator. Its master could not comprehend it. Those who possess freedom cannot imagine life without it.
"You can take away my freedom at any time... at any time," Barbatos replied. "All of this needs to be settled today."
"I am not a puppet!"
"Did you hear that? I'm not a puppet!!!"
Barbatos roared at the World Forger, "It's been too long, far too long, so long that Barbatos has almost forgotten."
He always plans things out in the long term, but today, right now, at this very moment.
I'm not going to fight for the future anymore.
The future is too far away, too long, too distant; all I need is... this moment!
"It's a lie, Bat! Help me! Help me break free!"
Barbatos burst into flames, but it wasn't a fire; rather, it was the dissipation of its energy—the price of forcibly breaking free from control.
When the puppet twists its own control lines, it forgets that these control lines are also a crucial factor in its ability to stand up.
As he severs his own control lines, he inevitably forces himself into an uncontrollable crawl.
"This is a lie, Batman! You must stop the Justice League from the main universe from coming here and from seeing me!"
"I know there's no real reason for this, and I know you won't believe it, but..."
"Trust me, Batman, trust me!!!"
(End of this chapter)