mtl008 Chapter 4382 The Justice League Assembles (End)
Chapter 4382 The Justice League Assembles (End)
Chapter 4382 Justice League: Assemble (End)
The next morning, Hal and Carol were settled in. They ate breakfast by the window. Hal tidied up a bit and then said, "I didn't see Superman yesterday, so I'll go take another look today and see if I can bump into him. If not, I'll have to go to his company."
“Go ahead,” Carol said, waving her phone. “My dad says you’re a troublemaker, but he still recommended a reliable real estate developer. I’ll go out and look at some houses later. If I can find out which neighborhood Superman lives in, that would be even better.”
Hal smiled at him and was about to leave when the doorbell rang. Both of them were a little nervous. Hal quickly ran back to the kitchen and hugged Carol. Carol whispered, "Should I go back to the bedroom first?"
"No, what if they attack from the back door? You stay here, I can protect you. If a fight breaks out, crawl under the table."
Carol nodded, then pulled a small pistol from her bag and stood behind the sofa, ready to fire at any moment. Hal touched his ring, a glint of green in his eyes. If these guys dared to cause him trouble again, he'd make them pay.
He opened the door, about to reach out and attack, but found that the person standing outside wasn't a secret agent, but a tall woman. Her skin was slightly dark, but smooth. Winter clothes couldn't hide her strong, muscular physique. More importantly, she was dressed head-to-toe in designer brands, looking like a powerful businesswoman who had dominated the business world.
Hal's expression immediately changed, and he put on a polite smile, saying, "Hello, madam. We just moved in yesterday. May I ask which building you live in?"
Hal assumed they were their neighbors. After all, their move yesterday had caused quite a stir, and the neighbors should all know by now, and they'd definitely be coming over to find out soon. He couldn't afford to look foolish.
Diana took off her sunglasses and said, "Hello, but I'm not your neighbor."
Hal looked at the face and felt it looked familiar. He covered his forehead, held out a hand, and said, "Wait a minute, you are...you are...are you a female celebrity? I think I've seen you on TV before."
"Princess Diana, from the Amazon. It's a pleasure to meet you."
“Oh my goodness, Your Highness. Do you live nearby?” Hal immediately shook her hand and said, “I’m sorry to have kept you waiting in the cold wind for so long, please come in.”
Diana walked in, and Carole was taken aback. But she immediately recognized Diana, and stepped forward to shake her hand, saying, "Your Highness, we met at the energy conference in Europe, do you remember?"
"Of course, Miss Ferris. Your heroic bearing is unforgettable."
The three sat down on the sofa. Hal asked with some curiosity, "Do you need to see Carol, Your Highness?"
“No, I’m here to see you,” Diana said bluntly. “I saw you flying over Metropolis yesterday, and I thought Superman was back, but it wasn’t.”
This was quite a bombshell, and they both paused for a moment, stunned. Hal tentatively asked, "You saw it?"
He knew he was flying very fast, but he was worried about being captured by cameras or surveillance cameras. Even if they could capture it, it would only be a faint green light, but Diana said she saw it.
Diana nodded and said, "I am also a superhuman, a demigod. If you've heard of Greek mythology, I think you can guess who my father is."
Both of them gaped in astonishment. It was easy to see that they had already conjured up a complete love story of Zeus in their minds.
“That’s not the point,” Diana said. “I’ve formed an East Coast superpowered organization with other superpowered individuals, and it’s still in its early stages. The organization’s leader, Batman, thinks you guys have a lot of potential, so he sent me over to ask if you’d like to join.”
The two exchanged a glance. Carol almost immediately got into character, saying, "To be honest, we moved to the East Coast because we ran into some trouble. We originally wanted to seek refuge with Superman. But from what you're saying, Superman left the East Coast?"
"He didn't leave the East Coast, he left Earth. Superman is an alien; he went back to his home planet to visit relatives. If you're looking for him, it probably won't be possible anytime soon."
"I see. Is he a member of this organization?"
“Our organization was established after he left. However, he is good friends with Batman, the leader of the organization, and even stayed at Wayne Manor for a period of time. I think he would be happy to join us when he comes back.”
"I see. What aspect of Hal's abilities do you see in him?"
"To be honest, I'm not entirely sure either. Batman asked me to contact you. But judging from what he said, you've come at just the right time. I think he probably has some problems that need to be solved, and you just happen to be able to help."
Hal began, "You said this organization is in its early stages. How many members does it have now? What are their capabilities? What are its future plans?"
Diana began to introduce everything one by one. She wasn't the type to exaggerate, and was even somewhat conservative, but Hal was still quite taken aback by what she said.
He thought his green light ability was at its peak, but he hadn't expected there to be other masters out there. Earth truly is a place where hidden talents abound. What does it mean to be a runner who surpasses the speed of light? What does it mean to be a Superman with mind-reading abilities and cunning? What does it mean to be an invincible hacker who treats the Federal Reserve like his living room? And then there's the King of Atlantis, the ruler of the ocean. Are these the opponents he should be matched with?
Carol gave him a calm look, then said, "That sounds like a good match for our level. So, Batman..."
“He was the organizer, but he was just an ordinary person.” Diana felt a little guilty as she said this. She thought for a moment and added, “But I personally feel that he was better than everyone else.”
The two were a little confused. Diana said, "His strength isn't in the form of superpowers. You could also interpret it as him having another kind of superpower."
"what?"
"He's incredibly rich."
“Wait, you just mentioned Wayne Manor, right?” Carol suddenly realized. Her eyes widened slightly as she said, “Batman is Bruce Wayne?!”
Diana nodded.
The next second, the two spoke in unison.
"I'll join."
"He joined."
Diana couldn't help but cover her forehead. Money really does work.
For Carol and Hal, Bruce Wayne's name was actually more useful. To some extent, they belonged to high society, especially Carol. She knew very well that even Superman could only solve 80% of problems at most, but Wayne could solve 99%. Connecting with the super-rich was far more useful than infiltrating the circles of superpowered individuals. America was a gold-standard society; money was a superpower, and the most powerful kind at that.
"When are we having the interview?" Hal asked.
“Don’t be nervous, tell me about your troubles first,” Diana said. “I guess either the federal government is inhuman, or the military is inhuman, or they’re both inhuman.”
“I guess it’s part of the federal government.” Hal was still furious when he talked about it. He knew he was being a bit stupid, but not only did they renege on their promise, they even turned around and pinned the blame on him. He should have just punched the Capitol Building to pieces back then.
After hearing Hal's story, Diana couldn't help but sigh, "It's a good thing you have a good girlfriend. Otherwise, you two might have both been in trouble."
Carol cleared her throat and said, "If we join, will we be operating in Gotham? I do have a house there, but it's a bit far, in the suburbs..."
"No. The organization's main base of operations is still the Metropolitan Area. After all, you know Gotham doesn't have a good reputation, which is not conducive to our recruitment efforts. The next plan should also be launched in the Metropolitan Area. You can discuss the specifics with Wayne."
After smiling as they saw Diana off, the two of them let out a sharp cheer the instant the door closed.
"yeah!!!"
“That’s Bruce Wayne!” Hal hugged Carol and said, “We’ll never have to put up with those damn politicians again!”
Carol slapped him on the shoulder and said, "My dad would never guess that we'd both end up with Wayne. Just wait for his call to rave about you!"
Hal clenched his fists and shook them, but quickly regained his composure. Carol hurriedly ran to grab her phone and said, "You've lost a lot of weight lately. That old suit probably won't fit; you'll need a new one. And your old watch won't work either; it's not old-fashioned enough. Go start the car, we'll go buy a new one..."
Two days later, a Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of Wayne Manor. Carol, arm in arm with Hal, walked through the gates. They arrived just as Alfred was placing the last candle on the table.
“Oh my god, I’m being strangled.” Barry tugged at his tie and said, “Did I tie it wrong? It feels like I’ve put a noose around my neck.”
Diana turned and examined his tie closely before saying, "Choose a lightweight tie like this, and don't tie such a complicated knot. Go to the Speed Force and fix it up."
Barry vanished in a flash. Ron scratched the back of his hand, and Arthur looked at him with concern. Ron whispered, "He ate too many Oreos and got a bit too hot; he's having trouble maintaining his human form. Hopefully, this will end soon."
"What do you think of this necklace?" Mera whispered to Arthur. "Actually, I think I should have chosen the red one. Isn't this one a bit too Mediterranean?"
“I think it’s good. If you had chosen the ruby one, it might have matched the carpet color. This one matches my tie perfectly.”
"Do I really not need to wear a hat?" Cyborg asked Bruce in a low voice. "I'm afraid I'll scare the newbies."
“Ron is about to reveal his true form,” Bruce said. “It’s good to give them a heads-up.”
The manor gates opened, and two figures walked in. As always, the man and woman were handsome and beautiful, impeccably dressed, their attire both elegant and tasteful.
Hal stepped forward and shook hands with Bruce, saying, "Good evening, Mr. Wayne. Are we not late?"
"God bless you, it's just right."
Bruce hugged Carol, pressed their cheeks together, and said, "Bless you, ma'am, how have you been?"
“Very nice. I’ve been to many similar estates, but I have to say, Wayne Manor’s decor is truly unique. It has greatly improved my impression of Gotham.”
Everyone laughed and then took their seats in turn.
Bruce raised his glass and said, “Let’s welcome Mr. Hal Jordan and Ms. Carol Ferris. This is not only to welcome them, but also the first time the members of the Justice League have gathered together. Our plans will begin tomorrow morning. Cheers to the Justice League.”
Everyone raised their glasses.
"Homage to the Justice League!"
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