The Knights of the DC House

In Brainiac's spaceship wandering among the multiverses, AI Batman was confused by the sight of Lex Luthor from the multiverse and Brainiac's words.

I asked. I can see that Lex Luthor, who exists here in plural form, has numbers from various universes in his devices.

Earth No. 1, Earth No. 2... and the dark multiverse that Ke Wen and the others just stayed in before, Lex Luthor of Earth -10, Brainiac did not let him go just because he was old.

, also turned him into a person who provided wisdom for himself. Even in his opinion, the older Lex Luthor could provide more wisdom because of his experience and richer experience.

And here, it is not only from the multiverse that Ke Wen is currently in, but also from independent universes other than this multiverse as a whole. This means that Brainiac is targeting the entire multiverse with DC as the main body.

, while capturing Lex Luthor, a human being with level nine cosmic intelligence. Strangely, the AI ​​Batman did not see his other self here.

This shouldn't be the case, because Brainiac said that he needs more wisdom, and the only person he can fancy besides Lex is himself.

"The birth of Batman is too special. I have captured Batman, and I have also constructed a dream that was real enough in his mind, but it was of no use, so I gave up capturing Batman and only captured Lex Luthor.

, his wisdom will not disappear due to various accidents. Until I met you, an AI with the personality of Batman."

"So you want to use me and so much Lex Luthor's wisdom to reshape the universe for you, the old universe that has been restarted as the cornerstone of the new universe? Why, Brainiac, you didn't

Being affected by the restart of the universe, what’s the point of doing this?”

AI Batman can also understand Brainiac's explanation. Lex Luthor can also create clones, but Batman cannot do it. The cloned newborn is filled with Batman's memory.

At that moment, his sanity will collapse and his brain will die directly. The tragedy that happened to Batman is more terrifying than hell. In other words, his own AI was born due to a combination of circumstances.

Facing the question from AI Batman, Brainiac also gave his own answer.

"What's the point? The point is that I am not willing to give in! I am not willing to give in to those guys who have been fighting wits and courage with me for so many years. I have never conquered the earth. The Justice League will dissipate because of this bullshit universe restart, and I have to pretend again.

It’s like nothing has happened, and we’re going to have another battle of wits and courage with the Justice League in this new universe!”

When talking about everything that happened in the newborn universe, Brainiac also showed a look of disgust on his face.

At the same time, on the Earth in the micro-universe inside the spaceship, Dick was also watching in Gotham's Batcave that the memory of the entire Earth had just been reset. Even if he was separated from the device, he still shared his thoughts with Martian Manhunter and used his strong will.

Power, combined with telepathy, shields the time remnants of ordinary people from contacting the old 52 Batman when the universe is destroyed.

"You're still as smart as ever, Dick. Besides, father? Do you know how to call me this in the new universe?" Maybe it's because everything in Gotham has gotten better, and there is no clown to cause trouble. He has always been the darkest villain in the DC universe.

The representative Batman also learned to joke. But this joke made Dick frown, and he regretted saying this word.

"This is not a good time to joke."

"I know, so you don't mind accompanying me for a walk." Taking off his battle uniform and changing into casual clothes, Dick also saw the current state of his father after years of hard work.

Aging is inevitable, he is just a human being, the only human being in the entire Justice League who serves as the founder. When he was young, the various hidden wounds left by fighting crime also exploded as he grew older. After taking off his clothes,

After wearing the battle suit, the old 52 Batman, who was over fifty years old, turned into a disabled old man who needed various equipment to assist even his movements.

When seeing the old 52 Batman showing such a fragile look, Dick could no longer maintain his arrogance and stepped forward directly to support him.

"You've become a lot more sensible." When Dick helped him, the old 52 Batman was stunned and joked.

"You don't need to be like this. According to Ke Wen, you can change your state. In front of me, you are still the same Batman who beat up Superman in a fight."

"Yes, I can return to my peak form, but this is what I should be like, isn't it? I am a human being who will age, get injured, and bleed. After so many years of fighting crime, you should know that I

There is not a single normal bone in the body, you have seen my X-rays."

Regarding the truth revealed by Dick, the old 52 Batman also responded with these words. Dick remained silent and just supported the old 52 Batman. He left the Batcave with various old injuries, and in

Behind him, his other self and Martian Manhunter did not stop him, watching Dick leave with the old 52 Batman.

"It looks like everything is coming to an end." Dick from the old 52 also said as he watched himself in the new universe take Batman away, with a look of relief on his face.

"Why don't you tell him something? Until now, you haven't asked him what life is like in the new universe." The Martian Manhunter on the side also said.

"What do you want to ask? I am him, but I am not him either. He and I are in two different universes, and my life will not remain the same. We are all dead, so why should we miss the new universe?"

"Bruce is really lucky to have raised such good sons as you."

Old 52 Dick's magnanimity made Martian Manhunter, the bachelor in the Justice League, sour in his tone. He was obviously the darkest one in the entire league, but he ended up living the best life, with a car, a house, a wife, and children without any pressure.

!

And supporting Batman, Dick also led him to the garage. After choosing a relatively low-key Maybach, he became a driver very competently, driving Batman around Gotham City. And Batman also

Sitting in the passenger seat, I looked at the city I had guarded my whole life from the perspective of a bystander.

"Does it feel different? Compared to the past, Gotham now has become what I always wanted it to be."

"Yes, there will still be crimes, and gangs will not disappear, but at least they will not treat the law as non-existent like before. They are also afraid of the appearance of the police, for fear that if they make a mistake, they will go to jail.

, you did it."

Driving the car, Dick was also there answering Batman's words. Both Dick and Batman had painful memories of this city where they grew up. And Batman also knew very well that he was in this city.

The definition of the city, he, like the arrested criminals, puts himself above the law. Only in this way can he maintain order in the city.

And everything he worked for was realized in this world that was neither real nor false. "Yes, I did it. The Golden Pioneer told me before that he came from Gotham City in the future. At that time, Brother

Tan City has become a city of light. I still don’t believe it. Until now, after I saw the possibilities contained in this city, I believe it. There is no golden pioneer in this world, and Barry can’t bring him to it.

After being rescued, he belongs to the future, but the universe in the past was destroyed, so he would not have been born, otherwise I would like to say thank you to him."

During the conversation, Dick and the old 52 Batman also talked about another hero that did not exist in the old 52 time remnant universe, a Gotham hero named Golden Herald who ran back from the future. In the new 52 where Kirwen is located

In the universe, this guy has not appeared yet.

"What's the use of saying thank you to him? Even if you die, you still haven't let go of your burden. You use your willpower to cooperate with Martian Manhunter's telepathy ability to block the shared information from the original body for ordinary people in this world.

.No matter how much you plan to do for this city, your property, family, body, and life, even if you exist as a remnant of time, you have not changed and you have helped this city carry everything."

"There is no other way. This is all I can do. People living in this city finally see hope. Even if it is a false mirror, I want this hope to last longer and let them

It's enough to be able to live a happier life. Your arrival and the friend you met in the new universe let me know that Gotham will get better even in that new universe, so that's it.

,I can rest now...”

Speaking of the latter part, Batman's voice gradually dropped. He looked at the flashing lights outside the car window and the people coming and going on the street. He was no longer afraid of pedestrians walking at night. This man is for this city, for this.

The Dark Knight, who burned everything in himself with only traces of the old 52 universe left, also closed his eyes.

As I said before, everything currently existing on this earth is a remnant of time from the old universe. Isolated by Brainiac with his own spaceship, they will be in a state of neither life nor death.

The arrival of Ke Wen and Dick's visit let the old 52 Batman know that everything was coming to an end. So he gave up continuing to exist on this earth as a remnant of time. As he let go of his obsession, he closed his eyes,

The body of the old 52 Batman leaning against the seat also began to change.

Like broken porcelain, cracks appeared on the body, and as the car drove, it began to peel off from the body, turning into light spots and flying out of the car.

Dick, who was in charge of driving, also noticed something strange about his father. He didn't panic or make a sound. He just drove the car silently and kept speeding through the streets of Gotham, leaving traces of his father all over the place.

Every corner and every street of this city that he has guarded for many years.

At the same time, in Metropolis, the old 52 Superman gathered with his wife and parents, and when something strange happened to the old 52 Batman, he looked in the direction of Gotham.

"Have you let it go yet, Bruce, don't worry, I will find you soon, and then it will be that little guy who will give me the answer."

Standing on the balcony, the old 52 Superman was also whispering to himself.

After a day of visiting Gotham, Ke Wen, who had almost figured out how ordinary people live on this earth, also came to Gotham. He knew that Dick would definitely be here. When he landed from the sky, Dick also parked the car.

In front of Ke Wen, Ke Wen also noticed that the old 52 Batman sitting in the passenger seat had only the light spot on his head slowly disappearing.

"Batman..." Looking at Dick getting out of the car, Ke Wen didn't know what to say. What he wanted to say was stuck in his throat and he couldn't speak.

"He just protects Gotham in another form. So, do you have the answer? What to do."

Dick, who was not sad and had a smile, also asked Ke Wen.

"Well, it's clear. As Superman said, I will destroy this world and let everyone here get the ending they deserve!"

Looking at the face of his partner, Ke Wen also made a decision. In order to create the illusion that he is still alive, on this earth, the Justice League from the time remnant of the old 52 universe is still working hard, whether it is Batman or Superman,

They all know that there is no use in doing so, and the dead should die in peace, but they do not have the courage to tell the 7 billion people in the world that they are dead.

So only he can come, and only he can do this, as a Kamen Rider of the New 52 Universe, to hold their last funeral! This is his responsibility, his obligation!

"Then, I leave it to you, my son, and Kamen Rider. Also, in the new universe,"

In the car, the old 52 Batman who chose not to exist in human form also heard the promise made by Ke Wen at this time. With a smile, he completely turned into a spot of light and disappeared from the car.

'tick'

'tick'

In the night sky, big raindrops fell, and in an instant it turned into a heavy downpour. Seeing the old 52 Batman turned into light spots, completely dissipated in the night sky, Ke Wen, who was standing there with Dick in the rain, also looked up.

Looking at the sky. Even if there is no spirit of existence on this earth, nor the existence of the spirit of the city, he can still feel that the city is crying.

Weeping for the disappearance of the Dark Knight who had protected him and dedicated his life. Everything should not have been like this. It was his arrival that broke the peace of the world and allowed these superheroes who are the remnants of time to finally do something.

choose.

Putting his hands in his pockets, he walked next to Dick. Ke Wen, who was standing next to him in the rain, also noticed that when the rain fell on Dick's face, it had a different smell. It was tears. But as the best partner,

He wouldn't tell the truth, he just looked at the city shrouded in rain and sighed.

"In the end, I was the one who made this city cry."