Justice League Footage

Chapter 199: Justice League Footage

"…"

The man in the prison remained silent.

Not only that, he even stared at Red Skull with a look of contempt, as if mocking Red Skull for overestimating himself and treating him like a circus ‘Joker.’

Seeing that the other man refused a toast only to drink a forfeit, Red Skull slowly sighed. He shook his head slightly and spoke softly.

"Ah, I’m not surprised by your reaction. I know that a ‘hero’ like you, someone who has undergone special training, undoubtedly has a very strong will. Even if you were imprisoned in a pitch-black environment, it still wouldn’t be enough to break through your defenses."

As he spoke, Red Skull leaned closer. Then he pulled a phone from his pocket and tapped it lightly, causing a virtual screen to instantly appear above it.

To make sure the man in the prison could see it clearly, Red Skull even enlarged the virtual screen to its maximum size. The virtual footage immediately filled the space around Red Skull and the man, making it seem as though they were standing within it.

"I once suspected that you didn’t come to this universe alone, so over the years, I’ve sent people to investigate some of this world’s hidden secrets in private. Unfortunately, we found nothing even after all this time. But it seems my luck is good. This is footage intelligence I received only recently."

Red Skull spoke with a cold smile. He could hardly wait to see the expression on the man’s face when he saw this footage. Then he reached out and pressed the play button.

The next moment, the virtual footage began to play—

A cloud of thick smoke swept in, while violent tremors constantly shook the ruined earth.

Suddenly, someone slammed heavily into the ground. It was Absorbing Man. He could absorb and transform the substances he touched, making his body invulnerable, but he was in terrible condition now.

Absorbing Man was covered in wounds, with a savage scar across his face. Blood continued to flow from his injuries. It was hard to imagine what kind of powerful opponent could have beaten him into such a state.

"I admit you’ve got some skill, but you think this is over? Not a chance!" Absorbing Man roared. Dragging his aged body upright, his entire body began to gleam with metallic light.

In the direction Absorbing Man was looking, a scarlet cape billowed freely beneath the night sky.

The footage shifted to another angle, revealing an exceptionally muscular man hovering in the sky with an invincible bearing. The ‘S’ emblem on his chest was especially conspicuous.

"This is your final warning. Don’t get back up."

The man spoke slowly. His tone was gentle, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

"In your dreams!"

Absorbing Man shot back angrily. He grabbed his flail, spun it with all his strength, and hurled it toward the figure in the sky.

The enormous flail whipped up a fierce gust, carrying unstoppable force as it tore through the smoke and dust and barreled straight toward the figure. Yet the next second, the massive weapon weighing several tons stopped directly in midair.

The man merely raised a hand. Facing such a terrifying attack, he caught it as casually as if pushing open a door. His body did not even move, remaining suspended in the air.

"I don’t know what this world has been through, but… it shouldn’t be like this."

The man spoke sorrowfully. Then he suddenly exerted force, leaving a clear palm print on the flail and sending it flying back along its original path at even greater speed.

Absorbing Man’s pupils contracted. He only had time to raise his arms before the flail smashed him hard into the ground. A deafening crash erupted, and half the flail sank deep beneath the earth.

Through the gap between the flail and the ground, Absorbing Man’s arm could vaguely be seen hanging limp. He had also reverted to his ordinary flesh-and-blood form.

Seeing what he had done, the man in the sky seemed somewhat melancholy. He made no further move, merely turning his head to look toward the other side of the battlefield.

Following his gaze, the other side of the battlefield was even more chaotic. A figure dressed like a Valkyrie was fighting another witch, and at the edge of their confrontation stood Shocker, pierced through the heart by a sword.

"I’ve never met you before, but you carry a very familiar aura." Enchantress Lorelei continuously used magic to block her opponent’s attacks, but what alarmed her was that this woman seemed to have no limit to her stamina. The longer she fought, the fiercer she became.

"Then you should think carefully, Norse God."

The Valkyrie-like warrior replied coldly, but her movements showed no sign of stopping. Her one-handed sword swung with increasing ruthlessness, every strike aimed at a vital point.

Hearing those words, Lorelei was instantly startled. After being called that name, she finally remembered where that familiar aura came from. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Impossible! Zeus has other offspring on Earth!?"

Taking advantage of Enchantress Lorelei’s moment of shock, the Valkyrie seized the opportunity. A golden lasso moved on its own and bound Lorelei’s hands. Then the Valkyrie unleashed her full strength and beheaded Lorelei with a single stroke.

Even after her head was severed, Lorelei’s face remained frozen in terror.

She never could have imagined that she would face a ‘god’ from the Olympus God Realm, much less one with such terrifying strength and potential.

After each dealt with their opponent, the man in the sky slowly descended and joined the Valkyrie.

At the same time, a bat-like figure suddenly emerged from the shadows. He walked step by step toward the two of them, holding a pumpkin-shaped bomb in his hand.

"You injured?" asked the man with the S emblem on his chest.

"I’m fine. A mutant with powerful regeneration was rather troublesome."

Bat-Man replied through a device that altered his voice.

The footage froze.

A mocking expression appeared on Red Skull’s face.

He had watched this video many times. He remembered every frame, so while the virtual footage played, his gaze remained fixed on the man in the prison.

Red Skull clearly saw the man’s gaze shift from initial indifference to shock and confusion, then slowly turn into disbelief. Finally, his eyes locked onto Bat-Man, his pupils filled with indescribable emotion.

"…These people suddenly appeared on my turf and killed quite a few of my allies. Oh, right, they call themselves the Justice League. Does that ring any bells?"

Red Skull spoke in a flippant tone as he tossed the Bat-Man belt in his hand.

Clang!

The belt traced an arc through the air before landing about a meter in front of the man.

The man stared unblinkingly at the bat symbol on the belt, his breathing growing somewhat rapid.

"That’s the reaction. Very good. That’s exactly what I wanted to see."

Red Skull smiled.

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There’ll be an extra chapter tomorrow. I’ve been watching S13 these past few days.

Also, I’m really not padding things out. I just want to describe things in greater detail so everyone can feel more immersed and understand what I’m writing.