Superman from the comics: Starting with the Black Robe

Chapter 448 Green Light Knocks on the Door

Chapter 448 Green Light Knocks on the Door

While Joey was pondering the problem of the gems, Cyborg was also racking his brains, thinking about how the disaster would unfold and what solutions were possible.

"I have no idea what those gems are, Superman, you really need to be careful! They'll definitely get there faster than we are!"

Superman is thinking about collecting gems, while Cyborg has no idea what gems are; he just thinks that gems might not be important at all.

They are certainly not as important as the Kryptonians who are about to arrive on Earth.

As for which Earth?

With two Earths about to collide and become an asteroid belt, what difference does it make?!

While Joey was caught between the two Earths trying to find a solution, a small spaceship arrived from Kuiper in another part of the universe.

The spaceship's outer shell is made of black, solid ice, reflecting a dangerous light under sunlight—this is the normal spectral reflection of Kryptonian metal under sunlight.

If Steelbone in the Justice League's watchtowers knows what's happening on Earth, then the Kryptonians, who have been waiting in the outer solar system for a long time, must also know.

The approaching spaceship stopped at a very close distance, the hatch opened, and the person who flew out surprised Joey, who was already prepared to deliver a powerful blow.

Jor El was no longer in black armor as he had when they first met; instead, he was wearing a bright white robe with gold trim around the collar and sleeves.

In Kryptonian culture, different colors represent different identities.

Black is often associated with soldiers or law enforcement officers, white usually carries a metaphor for science and rationality, while gold is more like the exclusive domain of the ruling class and priests.

Keep in mind that according to Joe Al's timeline, he had only spent less than a day, and this was his second meeting with his son in a single day, during which he even changed his clothes.

There is, of course, a deeper meaning to this. The person who has come to meet us is no longer Jor-El, the Kryptonian military leader, but someone who has returned to Kryptonian society and a Kryptonian family. In this context, Jor-El is just an ordinary scientist who also serves as the First Regent.

"It may be a long time for you, but for me, it's just a day."

Using the data and coordinates transmitted back by the fake Starfire, Joe Al quickly figured out the time difference principle of the two-sided universe and opened the portal to spacetime.

But to his surprise, for some reason, the two universes began to connect with each other on their own.

All that was done before may have been in vain, but as long as the final result is right: "Welcome home, my child."

No matter how far Karl El took, he eventually came back.

Joe El opened his arms to face Carl El, but instead of a father-son embrace, he received a sarcastic remark from his son: "What? You don't actually want me to hug you, do you?"

Are they very close?

Joey had considered many scenarios regarding facing these Kryptonians again, but she never imagined it would turn out like this.

"Ahem." Joe El somewhat awkwardly withdrew his arm and then tried to grab Karl El's hand.

After his rebellious son dodged his loving handshake, Joe Al lost his temper. Since his son wouldn't listen to his emotional appeal, he had to be businesslike: "Son, we need to have a serious talk."

"There's nothing to talk about between us!" — That was what Joey originally wanted to say.

But once it's spoken, it becomes: "What do you want to talk about?"

Although Joey just wanted to throw a punch and immediately enter the father-son showdown, he had to admit that there was actually quite a lot to talk about with his adoptive father.

"Talking" can refer to discussing feelings, but let's skip that for now. But what about other things besides feelings?

"Talking" is also a form of negotiation, and they can also talk about bargaining chips.

For example, Starfire is still in their hands, and Joey is holding Kryptonian female lieutenant Fiora and the giant Nam Ik hostage.

"Yes, son." Seeing his eldest son so calm and sensible, Joe El nodded approvingly. "Believe it or not, I'm truly proud of you."

Jor-El had no doubt about Fiora's dangerousness; there were very few people on Krypton who could handle his female lieutenant.

And Karl El did just that.

As the first new Kryptonian in history, Jor-El could hardly imagine the great achievements his son would make in the future.

The kid is just a little rebellious—that's how Joe Al comforted himself.

Who isn't rebellious when they're young?

Getting back to the main topic—

"Well then," Joe Al, being the father, naturally cared deeply for his son, "how about we exchange hostages first?"

For him, the hostage exchange was just a childish game with his son. After all, he had already stepped into the other side's back universe, and rescuing his adjutant was just a matter of a snap of his fingers.

Joey understood this and took advantage of it: "I want Starfire back."

"No problem." Joe El nodded: "Fiora, Big Guy, and your cousin Kara Zo El, three Kryptonians for Kolianda from Tamaran."

"No." Joey realized something else at this moment, that Kara was already different from Fiora and the others: "Only Fiora and Nam."

Kara, who has already defected halfway, absolutely cannot return to the Kryptonian army.

Joe El's lips twitched almost imperceptibly, and he was ready to accept this seemingly unfair offer: "Well, your cousin is a rather impulsive girl, but I believe she can be taken care of on your side—I'm sure Joe El won't object."

The Zo El mentioned by Joe El is naturally Kara's father, and Joey, Joe El's brother, who is also Joe El's adoptive father.

Old Deng's casual conversation only made Joey, who was already under immense pressure due to the crises in both worlds, feel an even bigger headache.

In some ways, this kind of thing is no less serious than the current crisis!

"Then it's settled."

Joel, who had just mentioned Kara several times, now acted as if nothing had happened, skipping over the trivial matters on Krypton and getting straight to the point: "Then it's settled—I'll release the real Corianda, you release my people, and—"

While chatting with his son for half a day, Joe Al's mind was not idle.

The spacecraft's analysis system has already sampled the characteristics of this spacetime intersection region.

The two universes are twisting together, and perhaps in the blink of an eye, the two Earths will collide and destroy each other.

As for the consequences of the destruction of two Earths, it's too early for Joe Al to figure it out yet, but he will soon.

Before proceeding, he might as well save his energy: "Karl, could you tell me what happened here?"

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After weighing the pros and cons, Joey decided to inform the other party about the consequences of the collision between the two Earths first.

Anyway, if Joe Al wanted to know, he would find out eventually. It's better to tell him while there's still enough time, so that when time is tight, both sides won't make a risky misjudgment due to suspicion.

But before Joey could speak, Joe El turned his head to look in the direction of the fleet.

"Wait for me for half an hour, son. I have some things to take care of first."

With that, Jor El's black armor materialized, and he dashed towards the command center without looking back.

As a fellow Kryptonian, Joey naturally saw what Jor-El was talking about in the distance, beyond the solar system.

In the Flashpoint universe, the Green Lantern Corps, under the command of the Guardians of the Universe, has already engaged the enemy on the outskirts of the solar system.