My Superhero Can’t Be This Jerk

"There is no Wonder Woman, no Batman, no Superman in this world."

Diana said in a low mood.

"Although there are rumors that Superman is still alive, it is just a lie. I have been to the Lonely Plain to investigate, and there is nothing there, only death and decay. I think that must be a lie to lure us out."

She is pessimistic about the future.

Although Eric knows the situation in this world is grim, he will not be as pessimistic as Diana.

"Diana, the Omega who rules the land, whoever he is, I'm sure I can find a way to defeat him. If his base is in Gotham, he will be easily attacked. I know Gotham, I know The terrain and rules are clear there. Although I've never been there..."

Diana listened quietly to Eric's words, sighed, and stood up.

"You want to hear the rumor? Eric, the rumor is that Omega was born and raised in Gotham. He may be a villain, but it's more like... one of your protégés."

Diana looked at Eric, and the expression on her face became softer, "I have seen his fighting style, his action thinking logic, he is not like an ordinary criminal, more like he inherited some of your abilities and disciples of thinking logic."

Eric fell into deep thought when he heard Diana say this.

After a while, he said slowly, "Diana, what do you mean...?"

"I mean the time has come, Erik. It's time to give up this world to other gods and new heroes. But here, these people, need my protection..."

Diana didn't seem to want to see Eric's disappointed expression, she turned her face away, "Tomorrow, I will open a door to the underworld, I hope you can go with us."

"The underworld? You want to take these people to the underworld, Diana, but you can't see your fingers down there, it's eternal darkness."

Eric didn't think it was a very good idea.

"I made a deal with Reaper, he opened up an area for us, and there will be some light in there."

Diana looked at Eric with a gentle expression, "More importantly, everyone will be safe there. We will close the door after we leave, and it will never be opened again."

She seemed to be expecting Eric to leave with her, staring at him with burning eyes.

Eric fell silent.

Instead of answering this question, he slowly asked another irrelevant question, "Baron Winters, are Skye, Witch Boy, Black Alice, Trish, and the others all right?"

"The Baron and his party escaped the initial riots in the time hut, but when they faced Omega, they did not stand by. Baron Winters disappeared during the fight against Omega, Skye died unfortunately, Black Alice and Cui Xi was controlled by Omega to become a puppet. As for the witch boy Clarion, he was seriously injured and returned to the underground world of 'Lingbook Town' to recuperate."

Diana seems to have gotten used to the sacrifices of her teammates, so she spoke these words without too many emotional fluctuations.

Eric was a little sad when he heard the news of Skye's sacrifice. That cute and timid air elementalist died just like that?

Eric remembered that she had just come of age.

The mood became extremely heavy, falling downward like a lead block.

"Where is Lingbo Town?"

After adjusting his emotions, Eric asked Diana.

"A witch town on the outermost edge of hell, built by descendants of Roanoke's fallen Puritan magicians. We were able to make a deal with Death, and the people there helped us a lot."

"...Sorry, Diana, I can't follow you into the underworld."

Eric's hesitant heart became firm because of Skye's sacrifice.

"It is important to protect the people underground, but I will not let the rule of that evil man last long. Whether it is for the remaining humans on the ground, or for the heroes who died. Fight and take back the world above the ground, I am now sure what I will do matter."

"Listen to me, Eric."

Diana's tone became a little heavy, "You know I will always tell the truth, Eric. The truth is that the outside world doesn't need to be saved, maybe it never wants to be."

"But these people, they need heroes, new heroes. The world above is the battlefield of the dead Batman. But down below, you will be the Batman of the new age, so come with us."

Her words were earnest, and her heart was full of stirring emotions.

There is no need to doubt that Diana wants Eric to stay more than anyone else.

 …

Eric did not give an answer. After accompanying Diana to rest, he hesitated for a long time alone, and then returned to the ruins where the Justice League Hall was buried.

Sitting quietly on the stone, thinking about the ins and outs of all this.

In the dark space, there is only the sound of gurgling water, showing the only vitality.

"Can you see in the dark?"

A childish voice sounded from behind.

Eric looked back and saw a little boy wearing an old fashioned leather jacket standing behind him and asked curiously.

"What?"

Although the little boy was dressed in tatters, he had sharp eyes. He took a step closer to Eric, "You are Batman, right? People say you are him, so can you see things like a bat?"

When he said this, he was a little depressed, "My brother is very scared. The place we are going to go next will be dark and underground, so he is very scared."

"There is light beneath the earth, child."

Eric stroked his blond tousled hair lightly.

"All right!"

He sighed like a grown-up, "But I'm still scared, come on, I can't lie, I'm scared, not my brother. You can teach us to see in the dark, can't you? Can you teach us?"

The little boy asked Eric expectantly.

"Bats...they can't actually see in the dark. They use their voice, they use the echo, and that's how they find their way."

Eric smiled and explained for the little boy.

"But......"

He showed a confused expression, "They don't allow us to create an echo below, it will disturb everyone."

"Well, do you want to try it?"

Eric gathered his hands in the shape of a trumpet, put it in front of his mouth, and shouted: "Are you ready? Three...two...one!"

"anyone there?"

The sound echoed in the black cave, constantly circling around the ears.

"anyone there?"

The little boy also found all this very interesting, and happily shouted after Eric.

The voices of the two continued to echo, accompanied by the little boy's laughter.

"Thank you, Batman!"

The little boy thanked Eric solemnly.

"I feel better, you'll be with us in the dark, won't you?"

"Will do......"

Eric whispered softly.