amaotonovel Chapter 3927 MU Superbody Major Event (7)
Chapter 3927 MU Superbody Major Event (7)
Chapter 3927 MU: The Superbody Incident (Part 7)
“Okay, so you mean we have another mission now, which is to rescue Batman from the Injustice universe,” Batwoman’s voice came through the comms channel.
“Yes. It’s a lot of trouble, but we can’t just let them run rampant,” said the main universe Batman. “I’ve already decided who will go. But if they leave their universe, the defenses there might be downgraded, and cyber life could take advantage of the situation. We need to help them protect their universe.”
“Just tell me what to do,” said Batman the Flash. “I have a speed advantage. Cyber life forms are everywhere, but they can’t outrun me. So my situation here is alright, and going to his place to stay for a few days isn’t out of the question.”
“It’s best not to,” Batwoman said. “Precisely because your situation is better than ours, once you leave, cyber life will inevitably take the opportunity to launch a major attack on your universe. Don’t forget, on our side, everything will turn out for the worst.”
When the Batmen get together, they discuss a wide range of issues. These range from everyday details to cosmic matters. By exchanging information, they can easily distinguish between the Light Universe and the Dark Universe.
Therefore, they now know that there are light universes and dark universes in the multiverse, and they can roughly deduce which side of the disk their own universe is on based on their own experiences.
Currently, Batwoman and other former members of the Dark Knights can confirm that they are located in the Dark Universe. However, the only universe that can be definitively identified as the Light Universe is the main universe; the others are more difficult to determine.
Misfortune has always been a persistent problem in the Dark Universe. Since the cyberlife invasion began, their defenses have become exceptionally difficult. Sometimes, the cyberlife might do something harmless, but a series of coincidences can lead to disastrous consequences. This leaves the Batmen in the Dark Universe overwhelmed and struggling to cope.
The situation in this universe has tied them down, making it difficult for them to support other universes. However, it's also difficult for those in the Light Universe to support them, as the Light Universe is also under invasion. If Batman were to travel from the Light Universe to the Dark Universe, he would undoubtedly be targeted by cyber lifeforms, who would seize the opportunity to launch a fierce attack on universes without Batman, and then use the characteristics of the Dark Universe to trap the Batman from the Light Universe here.
This is an unsolvable dilemma. Each person stays in their own home, but none of them can fight against electronic life on their own; if they support each other, there will be empty houses with weak defenses.
“I also think it’s best if we don’t leave our own universe right now,” said the main universe Batman. “However, while we can’t leave, we can try to call in some reinforcements.”
"what do you mean……"
“I completely understand. Normally, you wouldn’t want other superheroes into your universe, especially from the other world. They’re different from us, and it’s hard for us to adapt to each other. Many of their powers are too great, and if not controlled properly, they could cause a huge disaster. But these are special times, and we need power. They are the best choice for reinforcements.”
The words of the main universe's Batman triggered silence. But this didn't mean they disagreed; the other Batmen were all thinking about it, trying to weigh the pros and cons.
This plan sounds simple, but it's actually very difficult. Because when you put yourself in their shoes, their superheroes aren't entirely on the same side, and the situation on the other side might be even more complex.
What if we call people over, but there are bad people among them? What if they're not willing to do their best? What if they have grudges or conflicts among themselves? What if they want to usurp our position?
The defenses that were barely holding together might collapse due to the chaos caused by these outsiders, making the situation even more irreparable. This is definitely not what Batman and his team want to see.
“Information is important,” Batman said after a moment’s hesitation. “We need to figure out which of our neighbors are willing to help and which are actually able to. But frankly, I’m afraid that will be a bit difficult.”
The Batman of the main universe certainly knows this too. Although the Batmen have been collecting information from the neighboring universes and have some understanding of some well-known superheroes, knowing their general personalities and abilities, this is not enough to make a judgment.
Take Spider-Man, for example. Spider-Man is a good person, and he would certainly be happy to help, but can he actually be of any help? While he can help solve some cases caused by cyberlife, he doesn't have many effective means of attacking or defending against cyberlife itself. This is a classic case of being out of his element.
Take Iron Man, for example. While his temperament is somewhat eccentric, he's usually willing to help. His expertise in hacking and mechanical engineering can significantly improve the defenses. However, his power stems from his mechs, and if these mechs were controlled by cybernetic lifeforms, the consequences would be dire: not only could he himself perish, but the cybernetic lifeforms could also advance further through his mech technology. It's a double-edged sword.
Many other superheroes are similar. Some will come, but may not be able to help; some are of ambiguous good or evil, and although they could help, we dare not let them come; some will come and be helpful, but some have weaknesses that can be exploited by cybernetic life. In short, it is difficult to have a perfect choice.
"Who's the first person you think of?" Batman asked knowingly.
"Magneto, without a doubt."
"Of course it's Magneto."
Magneto.
"Magneto and his old nemesis."
The Batmen all uttered the same name. But clearly, they were just thinking about it; none of them actually intended to bring the old man over.
“Yes, that’s what I think too,” said Batman the Adventurer. “He must be the bane of all radio-electromagnetic creatures. The only problem is that he won’t come to our aid, and even if he does, he’ll be up to no good. And even if a few are willing to help, they’ll ask for a huge price. With his old nemesis around, we don’t even have an advantage in negotiations.”
“Mutants are too unpredictable,” Batwoman sighed. “While we could bring in Magneto and Professor X to keep each other in check, it’s more likely they’ll use our universe as a battleground. Electronic life might be slapped to death in their fight, but what about ordinary people and us?”
The Batmen all sighed. The mutants next door were powerful, but the problem was they were too powerful; they obliterated the Great Wall with a single move. The electronic lifeforms were killed, but any other losses would be enormous. The solar system really couldn't afford to lose another planet.
“I do have an idea,” said the main universe Batman. “What do you think of the sorcerers?”
"Sorcerers? You mean the Sorcerer Supreme and the others?" Batman, the adventurer, stroked his chin and said, "Actually, I don't have a bad impression of them. Although I still can't understand their overly mysterious worldview, there's no doubt that they are a group of diligent administrators who hope for a stable universe and a balance of power."
“Stephen Strange is a very arrogant man,” Batwoman judged. “Although he behaves very politely to maintain the demeanor of a sorcerer, his achievements in both ordinary society and the sorcerer’s field have given him the right to be arrogant. I don’t think negotiating with him will be easy.”
“But he’s the best option,” said the main universe Batman. “Besides, we went to magic school and have some connections with the Sorcerer Supreme in that universe. I plan to ask him for help. Moreover, when it comes to building a magical defense network, a team of sorcerers is the real professionals, and he can greatly speed up the construction process.”
“I have a question,” Batman said. “Their magical energy shouldn’t work here, right?”
“It can be exchanged,” said the main universe Batman. “The Battle System provides this function. But at the current exchange rate, our magical power is more valuable, so they may need to exchange more power. But as long as the reward is sufficient, these are not problems.”
"The key is what kind of reward we can give them," Batman the Adventurer said, frowning. "These mages seem to have no desires."
“That only applies to Earth or a single universe. If we look at the multiverse, they certainly have something to ask for,” said the Batman of the main universe. “For example, our beloved Dean has always wanted to establish a multiverse alliance of humanity. Although he hasn’t started yet, if we are willing to help him, he will be willing to help us.”
“Is Strange really a good choice to lead the League of Humans?” Batwoman frowned. “I don’t believe you don’t have these concerns. While he can solve our immediate problem, we can’t abandon our long-term plan for him.”
"In general, Strange is a very tough guy, but this toughness is more directed at non-human beings. His biggest problem with humans is that he can't accept non-human supremacists. But the concept of 'human supremacy' itself can unite the vast majority of Earth's heroes, including many dangerous elements on their side, as well as Magneto and Professor X—after all, mutants are also considered humans in a broad sense."
Is this leadership style good for us?
"I wouldn't say it's good, but it's not bad either. I prefer to call myself a planet supremacist. Anyone who is genuinely good for the planet is one of us, including aliens who have lived on Earth for a long time, such as Superman and Martian Manhunter."
"That's the point of contention. Can Strange accept them?"
“I’m confident I can persuade him. Even if he doesn’t accept, he’s not the kind of person who intervenes. He can refuse to let aliens participate in his plans, but he will never care if these aliens live on our side of Earth. Besides, there are elements in Superman that appeal to him.”
"What is it?"
"The power to make your wishes come true." The main universe's Batman paused for a moment before saying, "Magic is the power to make your wishes come true. What sorcerers seek throughout their lives is nothing more than this state. And Superman naturally possesses this power. At least in terms of idealism, they have something in common and are not completely incompatible."
“Alright, you’ve convinced me,” Batwoman said. “If not many Sorcerers Supreme can come, then focus on your universe first. If he can bring a few, we’ll have more resources to organize a counterattack.”
"When do you plan to go and negotiate with him?" asked the adventurous Batman.
“I’ll go in a bit,” said the main universe Batman. “After all, I’ll be away for a while, so I need to get things set up here first, otherwise electronic life forms might take advantage of the situation.”