Chapter 2491 The battle for the cloak (forty-seven)
Clark gradually gained some influence, and President Wayne wanted to know the public response to the new policy and what the people really cared about, so he approached Clark again and used his website to collect opinions. The two began to gradually become a working partner.
partner.
In the process of working, Clark gradually discovered that Bruce Wayne is really a good president, and may be the best president in history. Many people's misunderstandings about him and politicians' attacks on him are false, and he
I think I have the responsibility to clarify all this.
Bruce received a lot of help from Clark in terms of public opinion. He found that this young reporter was different from most reporters. He really wanted to make the world a better place.
Add to that the cliché of Batman and Superman’s secrets, who doesn’t want a best friend who can share who they are and what they do as a superhero?
As a result, they became more and more tacit and emotionally intimate, and soon became good friends who talked about almost everything.
They also had in-depth exchanges about their views on the world, and then discovered that their essences are actually the same. They hope that the world will become better on a macro scale, but at the same time they pay attention to everyone and hope to make the world as good as possible.
Take care of their feelings.
Coupled with their career cooperation, they soon became comrades with a common ambition, sublimating the original friendship into a revolutionary friendship.
But just when their relationship was good, Batman was attacked. Of course Clark wanted to rush over to save him when he heard the news, but he was also attacked on the way.
Clark actually didn't know what was attacking him, but he knew that the thing must be dangerous, so even if the first hit was not fatal, if Clark had let go, he might still have the strength to continue flying, but he was worried
This thing would hurt ordinary people if it fell, and they would eventually choose to fall with it.
But under the influence, while half asleep and half awake, Clark was filled with guilt. If Batman really died because of him not going, he would never forgive himself.
After hearing this story, Spider-Man was silent for a long time, but he still said: "If Batman knew the truth, he would never blame you."
"Of course, of course." Clark muttered, "But he didn't know that he would think that I didn't save him. He knew that I had the ability to save him, but I didn't go..."
Spider-Man felt like he had a headache. How could this be another one who got into trouble? But now he still has a problem.
"You don't look that powerful," Spider-Man said, "At least not as powerful as what I heard from my friends."
Clark shook his head helplessly and said: "If this is really a dream, it would make sense. The thing that attacked me is still in my physical hand, which will greatly weaken my spirit. Now I
He is no longer Superman."
Clark pursed his lips, with a hint of bitterness on his face, and continued: "Perhaps he is not even as good as an ordinary person now, he is just a sick patient who looks strong."
"Then what can I do to make you feel better?" Spider-Man could never see others suffering. He stuffed the rice in his hand and said, "Maybe eating something can help you regain some strength, right?"
"I'm not sure whether human methods are effective for me." Clark looked a little frustrated and even gave up on himself. He said: "Even if I can regain some physical strength, I still can't be of much help. This weakness is likely to last for several days."
moon."
Spider-Man looked Superman up and down and said: "If you can return to the level of an ordinary human being, you will still be very strong. Isn't Batman also an ordinary person? He will also become what you call a good president."
"Yes, you're right." Clark took a deep breath, sat up straight and said, "I can't give up now, I still have to save Batman. Why do you think Batman is also in this dream world?
What happened, let’s talk about it in detail.”
Spider-Man briefly talked about the day he and Jason met Batman in the gift shop, and also talked about their views on this special Batman, which made Clark frown.
"If it's as you said, I really have to go find him. Can you tell me the address of the gift shop? I'll go there later."
Spider-Man looked at Clark with some embarrassment. It has to be said that it is not surprising that Spider-Man did not recognize that this was Superman at first. Whether it was listening to other Batman's narrations or Spider-Man himself looking at the photos, Superman should be a sunny and cheerful person.
strong person.
But although the person in front of him still had a strong body, his expression was slack, his spirit was listless, and his face was very pale. By the standards of corpses, he was not in good condition. He could really be free in this snowy day.
Activities?
But Clark pressed again and again, and Spider-Man never refused others, so he finally told him the address of the gift shop.
It was getting late, and Spider-Man knew that he couldn't be late anymore. After leaving his address and food, he hurriedly left to go back to school.
Clark didn't have any appetite, but he still tried his best to finish the meal sent by Spider-Man. Later, the shelter distributed another meal. Although Clark could not eat at all, in order to regain his strength, he still endured the discomfort and took the food that was not
All the delicious food went into my stomach.
After eating, he took a nap until the shelter started to rush people out. Looking at the homeless people waiting in line outside, Clark couldn't bear to stay here anymore. He felt that no matter how bad his situation was, he was still much better than these people.
, at least I have never heard of Kryptonians freezing to death.
Clark left the shelter and started walking towards the address of the gift shop. This was ten thousand times more difficult than he imagined. When the weather was bad, he could hardly walk on the ground.
This was probably the first time in Clark's life that he had experienced what it meant to be cold, but he had to go see Batman to make sure he was okay, and he had to go now.
Such thoughts played repeatedly in Clark's mind, allowing him to persist until he reached the gift shop. Just as he was about to enter, Clark suddenly felt nervous again.
No, it's okay. As long as he tells the truth, Batman will definitely understand him. After all, they all want to help ordinary people. Clark thought, Batman will not agree to such a dangerous thing falling on the heads of ordinary people. He will definitely
Will understand.
With this idea in mind, Clark walked into the store. Although it was close to Christmas, there were still no customers in the store. As soon as Clark walked in, he saw Bruce who was wiping behind the counter.
"Bruce..."
Clark shouted in a dry voice.
Bruce turned to look. He seemed surprised that he was here. He stood up and frowned and said, "Why are you here?"
"I...I don't know, but I came here to find you. I had to make sure you were okay. I was attacked at that time, and that thing..."
"I don't know what you're talking about." Bruce interrupted him, turned around and said, "If you want to buy something, bring it over to pay. If you don't use it, please leave."
Clark was almost broken. He knew that Batman would be angry, because they had just exchanged ideas with each other and introduced each other as a confidant, and then he refused to save him. Everyone would be angry.
"Bruce, please listen to my explanation, I really am not..."
"You don't have to save me." Bruce said, "Because you don't have that ability, you didn't anticipate the attack, and you didn't avoid it. You did your best, so you don't owe me anything."
Clark was stunned.
He stood there dumbfounded and stared at Bruce, as if he didn't know him, and then he stammered: "Bruce, what's wrong with you? How do you... I mean, do you really think so?"
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"Of course, you are strong, but you are not the strongest. Being defeated proves that you can't do it. Since you can't do it, why bother? You should take care of yourself first."
"what are you saying?!!"
"I'm caring about you." Bruce lowered his eyes and said while wiping the surface of the counter: "Look at how you look now, you are weaker than a human being. Shouldn't you heal your injuries first and then take a good rest?
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"But we still don't know who attacked you! The world is in great danger now. We have to find a way to get out of here quickly and go back to save the earth!"
"I told you it can't be done." Bruce shook his head and said, "I'm not dead, but I'm on the verge of death. You and I are in similar situations. We've already lost, which proves that we can't do it."
"Even if I am an ordinary person without intelligence in this dream world, I owe money to the bank and have sick relatives to take care of. Even working three jobs a day is not enough. How can I investigate the truth?"
"And you..." Bruce looked at Clark and said: "You look no different from those homeless people who are about to freeze to death. What you need now is a cup of hot coffee and a good sleep, rather than forcing yourself to walk in the snow.
Come and go."
Clark was completely nailed to the spot by Bruce's words. He stared at Bruce with disbelief, trying to find even the slightest trace of his angry words on his face.
But no, Bruce was not angry. His expression was very calm and his attitude was very gentle, as if he was just stating a fact.
"You're crazy, Bruce." Clark shook his head and backed away. "You're completely crazy."
"Who is crazy?" Bruce turned around and continued to pack the shelves behind him and said: "Don't you always warn me not to be too paranoid? The biggest manifestation of paranoia is to do things that are impossible.
, always thinking about turning the impossible into possible, this is an abnormal idea, only a madman would think like this."
"Rather than saying that I am crazy, it is better to say that I have recovered from my illness. I have learned to accept reality, learn to accept my fate, and learn not to pursue greater abilities in order to take on greater responsibilities. I have learned to admit that if I don't have the ability, I cannot take responsibility.
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"You..." Clark seemed to be hurt a lot, and his blue eyes were as red as hot steel that had just been tempered.
"Get out of here, Clark." Bruce said, "Go find a place to have a good rest. You are no longer Superman."
Clark clenched his fists, and just when he was about to say something, the TV set in the window rang.
"An emergency news break. The clawed murderer is back in Queens. This time he attacked a family of four living in Holder Villas. The poor little daughter became the target of the attack. The police have surrounded the villa area.
Whether there will be good news this time, please watch the real-time broadcast with us..."
Snap, the TV was turned off, Bruce took back the hand holding the remote control, Clark saw a look of boredom on his face, and he froze again.
How could Batman show boredom when hearing news about crimes? He even turned off the TV without watching the broadcast, not caring about any news about criminals.
He did say that he was a little too paranoid in this regard, but is this normal now?
Clark shook his head and backed away, stumbling out the door.