"This is who I want to introduce to the Justice League."
Diana pointed at the boy next to her and said to Bruce Wayne who was not wearing the bat suit.
"Didn't I ask you to put your people in the hotel room I booked for you first?"
Batman frowned.
"But when he came to this city, he also had his own things to do, and he also traveled with me."
Diana's expression was a little innocent.
"well!"
Bruce Wayne sighed and looked at Wonder Woman next to him with a scrutinizing gaze, intending to introduce him to the person.
Similarly, Wu Ke also looked at Batman, who came from the famous Gotham City. He was not very young anymore.
Although there didn't seem to be any wrinkles on his face, the strands of white hair mixed in with the black hair on both sides were particularly conspicuous.
If this is not the hair dyed by the other person following the fashion, then it is probably the premature aging caused by overwork.
"Hello, I'm Batman, or you can call me Mr. Wayne."
The first impression Wu Ke gave him was that of a sunny and handsome boy.
Although in terms of appearance aesthetics, there are different views between the East and the West.
But what looks good on the outside is good-looking. Even if you can’t appreciate it, it’s hard to deny the existence of this objective fact.
"Diana wants to introduce you to the Justice League, but I'd rather hear your own thoughts."
Bruce Wayne said that he has seen some young people who use violent methods, but they are indeed righteous, and he knows how to communicate with such people.
"My thoughts, what should I say?"
This kind of question was too broad. Wu Ke didn't know what to answer, so he kicked the ball back.
"The reasons why you plan to join the Justice League, or the reasons why you want to become a superhero..."
Batman nodded secretly.
This kind of young man who is not clear about his own thoughts is indeed in line with what Diana said, that is, he is too young, immature in thinking, and has a somewhat extreme understanding of justice. He needs to accept the correct guidance from older people and heroic predecessors.
As for whether the young man in front of him has the qualifications and strength to become a superhero, Bruce Wayne does not think Diana will give him a thumbs-down on such a matter.
Hearing that Batman wanted to answer the question himself, Wu Ke just thought about it for a moment and made his own reply.
"The reason why I joined the Justice League is very simple, that is because I believe in the power of the collective. A person's power is always limited, or he or she is good or bad at it. It is inevitable that he will encounter problems that are difficult to solve alone.
But if you join a powerful organization, you can unite with capable partners in the organization to solve problems that cannot be solved individually..."
Wu Ke said that this is his understanding of the Justice League. He once created a tool man of the same name in other worlds...well, the Justice Partners organization.
Hearing this, Batman was stunned for a moment, then nodded. This answer was in line with his wishes.
In fact, the original concept of the Justice League was the same. It was to create a mutual-help alliance organization to be able to have companions who are also heroes to help when encountering problems that one person or one hero cannot solve.
Of course, with the gradual expansion of scale and influence, the current situation is somewhat similar to professional guilds in other industries.
However, what the Justice League regulates more is the personal behavior of the superheroes who choose to join it.
In addition, it also shoulders part of the data content of hero training.
And, it should be regarded as the payment of welfare subsidies.
Initially, the funds needed for those welfare subsidies were provided by Bruce Wayne, who had the ability to make money, out of his own pocket.
But now, if someone is careful enough, they will find that every time the heroes of the Justice League are on camera and on TV, there will be some soft advertisements on them.
For example, Batman himself will carry a Patek Philippe watch with him. It is a night watch. It is actively funded and provided by a famous Swiss watch company, so that he can accurately know the exact time every time he catches bad guys.
It is worth mentioning that the funding fee of the large watch company has been increased to 90 million U.S. dollars this year due to market competition.
That's a lot of money, remember what time it is in the DC world.
The only company that has invested more than it is a company whose brand of energy drinks will be handed over by Batman when Superman occasionally appears in interviews.
Their products are undoubtedly the best-selling drinks that have become popular all over the United States and even other Western countries in recent years.
The often used advertising slogan is also "Look, this is the sports drink that Superman also likes to drink. Why don't you get a bottle?" ], [Do you want to be as strong as Superman? So what are you waiting for? Buy now for only $3.90 a bottle! ]...something like this.
"The second reason why I want to be a hero is because I admire Superman..."
[Ha, what an unexpected answer. 】
When Batman heard this answer, his expression didn't change at all, but he was already used to it.
After all, most ordinary heroes who join the Justice League, especially young guys, will answer like this four out of ten.
And three others will answer that it is because of Wonder Woman Diana, but they are full-fledged SP boys.
As for the three people left, well, those are for other top superheroes, such as Green Lantern, Cyborg, Aquaman, etc., including Batman...
"However, that was the original reason, and the reason now is that there may be people in different places calling for justice. Those people need help, and I just want to help them, not because of Superman or because of others. Just because of myself, I want to do it, that’s it!”
Batman frowned and looked at the young man in front of him with a serious attitude, as if he wanted to find the careless look on the face of the other person who said this, who only wanted to be a hero just to receive cheers and admiration. Young people often have a frivolous attitude.
But it is a pity that Bruce Wayne did not successfully find it, as if what the big boy in front of him said was actually his own truth.
At the same time, Batman also discovered a subtle thing, that is, there was something wrong with the way Diana looked at the big boy. This look seemed familiar. During this period of official business, Diana would occasionally use this look. Looking at himself.
Bruce Wayne: "..."
If he could post a kaomoji on the top of his head, it would probably be this: Σ(ﾟдﾟlll)
"One last question, how old are you this year?"
Batman asked with strange thoughts.
"If you only count the physical age, it should be 17, but if you count the mental age, it will take four to close to five years."
Wu Ke answered honestly and did not forget to add some explanations.
"I have experienced many things, and the length of time is different from normal people, but please rest assured that as a messenger of justice, I have enough experience."
"You're 17, that's not bad. It won't take long to...ahem!"
Bruce Wayne felt relieved, at least he didn't have to worry too much about things like Wonder Woman being captured and imprisoned in the future.
"Did I pass your interview?"
Wu Ke asked.
"Of course, you're better than I thought."
Bruce nodded.
"Then I can join the Justice League?"
"Yes, you are now a member of the Justice League, welcome."
Bruce Wayne stretched out his hand towards him, and Wu Ke shook it friendly.
"By the way, I don't know your name yet, or is it your nickname?"
Those who have the ability to join the Justice League do not need to reveal their true identity, they only need to prove that they are a hero who meets the regulatory requirements. This is not an overly strict military organization, and the overall structure does not restrict the freedom of the heroes.
"I……"
And just when Wu Ke was about to introduce himself, he came to the coffee shop in front of the Lex headquarters building and made an appointment with Wonder Woman. He originally saw Batman Bruce Wayne, but did not see the figure of Superman. , but he just came back at this time.
Clark held a medicine bottle in his hand, which he bought for Bruce Wayne. Batman, who had already passed his thirties and was heading towards his forties, was inevitably a little weaker than before, and his body still had some There are many hidden diseases that are not a problem when he is young, but when he gets older, some diseases appear in his body to some extent.
Stomach trouble is one of them. After arriving here in the morning, Bruce Wayne ate a bread breakfast. Maybe there was something wrong with the way he ate and drank some cold tea, but he had some stomach trouble. What a coincidence, the car The stomach medicine I prepared has been finished.
So Clark ran to buy it, while Bruce Wayne looked a little unhappy and entered the agreed coffee shop to wait for Diana's arrival.
Then, there was Diana, who was dressed tightly, and Wu Ke, who came here with her, preparing to go up to the top of the Lex headquarters building to hold talks with Superman and Batman. What these two people saw was that the other party was alone. A scene of a person sitting by the window in a coffee shop, flipping through a boring magazine in his hand, and then being interrupted by them...
"Superboy?"
Clark wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses on his tall nose and appeared like an ordinary person. But when he revealed the boy's identity, the scene suddenly became a little weird.
Superman's eyes also revealed something strange. He looked back and forth between Bruce Wayne, who said he didn't believe the other person, and Wu Ke, who didn't trust him. Finally, he focused on the hands of the two people holding friendly hands: "What are you doing?" Has a foundation of trust been established?”
"Are you the Surperboy Clark was talking about?"
Bruce Wayne's face was a little stiff, and he looked at the young man and asked.
"Yes."
Wu Ke nodded.
"Then you're still planning to join the Justice League?"
Batman questioned.
"Wonder Woman invited me, and I agreed and accepted your interview. Is there any problem with this? Or is there a rule in the Justice League that clearly stipulates that people like me cannot join your organization? "
Wu Ke asked in confusion.
Batman thought about it carefully, and it seemed to be the case. No one stipulated that those who said that there would be a big crisis in the world in the future could not join their Justice League...
Bruce Wayne used his other hand to cover his stomach. The pain in his stomach, which had already subsided a bit but was not that painful, suddenly started to swell and hurt even more. He was so painful that he couldn't stand up straight.
"Hey, are you okay."
"Medicine, medicine, medicine, this is the stomach medicine I bought. Give Bruce the medicine quickly. Waiter, bring some water. It needs to be warm."
After a period of hurriedly taking the medicine, Bruce Wayne was like an exhausted old salted fish, slumping feebly on the chair opposite.
He still had some stomachache, but he got better after being given medicine. He didn't realize that the person who came with Diana was his target today. This was not someone else's problem, but his own problem. Batman quickly accepted it. Got this.
"So, you should know, right?"
"what do you know?"
"I want to use the Lasso of Truth to confirm that what you said is the truth."
"Okay, no problem, if this can make you trust me a little higher."
Wu Ke shrugged and said he didn't mind.
Bruce Wayne opened his mouth, and it felt like he was punching cotton or even the air with a full-strength fist.
"I'm just saying, give others a little more trust."
Clark did not forget to mock Bruce Wayne.
"What the hell are you talking about? My Lasso of Truth? The truth?"
Diana is the most confused person here.
Before she came, the situation had not been explained clearly.
Originally, Batman was going to explain things to her here.
"Come on, I need to take a rest."
Bruce Wayne glanced at Clark and ignored the other person's ridicule, but asked him to explain to Diana on his behalf.
Wu Ke looked at the clock in the coffee shop and said: "The time agreed with Lex is coming soon. Mr. Wayne, you'd better go up and have a rest. I am a punctual person and I don't like being late. .”
Then, Wu Ke looked at Clark again: "You can explain the situation concisely and to the point while going upstairs. Anyway, we went up by elevator. With the height of the Lex headquarters building, it will probably take a long time to take the elevator to the office on the top floor of the building. Three to five minutes should be enough."
Clark looked at Batman, who had not yet fully recovered. It seemed that as long as he refused, he would politely refuse. His doting, er, I mean, caring for his comrades was beyond words.
However, Bruce Wayne did not refuse to go upstairs now. He did not like to show his weakness in front of outsiders.
Even if he is really weak, he must act calm and confident that everything is under control.
"good."
There is no problem for a group of people to enter the Lex Group building, and there is no problem to board the elevator that goes directly to the president's office on the top floor.
Lex Luthor has obviously already confessed. He is sitting in the boss's chair in the top office with a calm look on his face.
