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Chapter 288: Why is Clark a man?
Looking at Bruce in front of him, Clark felt that he couldn't quite understand what he said.

Gotham should be Earth, right? Bruce should be an Earthling, right? But why does it feel like what he says is not the language of Earth?
The simple Kryptonian boy felt unprecedented doubts about the Gotham style.

Bruce added, "I admit that at first, I had the idea of ​​imprisoning the Joker here forever. But I gave up soon, but... he didn't want to leave." Bruce knocked on the clown can next to him. Even through the red cloth, there was still a crisp sound.

Then, a news interview about the Wayne Group's Mental Illness Research Center was played on the screen next to it.

Facing the reporter's questions, the clown shouted excitedly: "I'm not leaving! I'm not leaving! I'm going to stay here! There are so many talented people here! It's so fun! Praise the comedy master!!"

The reporter questioned Bruce, asking whether he had undergone inhumane experiments such as brainwashing, memory modification, and personality correction. But before Bruce could refute the reporter, the Joker on the side began to defend Bruce and said that he was in a good mental state. After this period of treatment, even the wrinkles on his face had been smoothed out a lot.

"..." In silence, Clark felt that he might have to get to know Gotham again.

Clark had been to Gotham before, but to be honest, he didn't have a deep understanding of Gotham. Because according to the rules of the Justice League, each superhero is active in his own area of ​​activity, and if it is not necessary, he should not enter the city protected by other superheroes to prevent the fans of some superheroes from attacking each other - such as the ultimate Batman fan like the Joker.

This led to the fact that although Clark knew that Gotham City was more chaotic and special than other cities, he really didn't know that it had become so chaotic...

Are you in Gotham or Florida? Why does it seem like everyone has a hidden mental illness? Journalism, a profession that requires a lot of professional knowledge and accomplishment, is actually convinced by such a weird argument? Isn't it too outrageous?

"Welcome to Gotham." Alfred shrugged at Clark and said with an expression of an experienced person:
"Although they look similar, Gotham does have some subtle unique features compared to other places. Of course, Mr. Clark, your current inability to understand is also the first stage of understanding Gotham. Well, I also came through this slowly."

Alfred seemed a little sad when he said this.

Obviously, when Bruce went out to study and travel, Alfred, who helped to manage the Wayne Group, also had a very deep understanding of Gotham. If nothing else, at least Gotham could deal with the endless accidents with a normal mind.

Feeling the profound meaning in Alfred's words, Clark said helplessly: "I feel that Gotham itself may have bigger problems than me? Well, I suddenly understand why Bruce is always so difficult to deal with sometimes."

After talking for a while, Clark took a deep breath, then looked at Thomas on the side and took the initiative to extend his hand and said:
"Hello, Mr. Thomas. My name is Clark Kent. Since you are the Batman from another world, you should already know my identity. Also, do you have any other information about the Kryptonian spaceship from outer space?"

"Don't worry." Thomas shook his head, then extended his hand to shake hands with Clark to show his friendship and said:
"I already know some of what happened to Bruce in this world. Thank you for your care and trust in Bruce, Clark Kent. Although I am still wary of you and think that your kindness and honesty may become a threat to the earth at any time. But it is undeniable that your integrity is one of the reasons why this world is still peaceful."

Clark was slightly surprised when he heard Thomas' words. They were both Batman, so Clark would inevitably associate Thomas with Bruce. Such a frank exchange like this was simply unimaginable for Bruce...

Clark couldn't help but smile as he thought about it, and said to Bruce with some emotion: "Bruce, I suddenly feel that you have a lot to learn from your father~"

"That would be a nightmare." Bruce shook his head and sneered at Clark's statement.

After finishing the greetings with Thomas, before Clark could look at Martha, Martha had already arrived in front of Bruce.

With a kind smile in her eyes, Martha said with a little sadness: "Hello, little Clark, I am Martha, Bruce's mother. Like Thomas, I also want to thank you for helping Bruce. In this cold Gotham, Bruce has suffered too much."

"Oh, you're too polite, Ms. Martha." Hearing Martha's greeting, Clark replied like a gentleman: "Bruce has also helped me a lot. If it weren't for Bruce's extraordinary wisdom, perhaps the Justice League would no longer exist."

"Yes, if you were a girl, I would make Bruce find ways to marry you." Martha wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with some regret, and she was obviously very sad about the fact that Clark was a man.

Feeling Martha's sadness, Clark subconsciously wanted to comfort her, but after hearing Martha's words, Clark stood there stiffly as if struck by lightning. After hesitating for a long time, he finally realized it and looked at Martha in disbelief and said, "Uh... maybe I heard it wrong? Madam, what did you just say?"

Not only Clark, but even the bat boys beside him shuddered after hearing Martha's words, and Barry and Ron, who were chatting, looked at each other. Then Barry disappeared like a flash of lightning, and when he came back again, he had a dozen cold beers and a bunch of snacks in his hands.

Ron was not idle either. He opened his arms and picked up Barbara, Alfred Todd Drake and carried them to the side. Then he stuffed a bag of snacks into each of their hands to fill their mouths so that they would not disturb him while watching the show.

"I don't want to say it a second time." Ron warned seriously, "If you disturb me from enjoying this hard-earned fun, I will banish you to the Ron Park and let you take a good breath of Jue Jue Zi's dragon fruit's heart-warming kick. Don't blame me if there are more half-bats in the park!"

"learn!"

Barbara nodded excitedly and raised her hand to gesture YES, while activating the Bat-family-specific law enforcement recorder hidden on the collar of her suit to start recording.

Since Thomas's sudden arrival last time, Barbara has equipped her suit with a large number of cameras. In addition to being used for post-war review, the other purpose is to not miss any exciting moments.

Barbara's professionalism was also recognized by Ron, who gave her a thumbs up, then picked up Barbara and shook her.

Picking up the two-pound camera and bug on the ground, Ron arranged them briefly and began recording from all angles, so that he could make a director's cut later and make some extra cash.

The clown can beside him obviously heard the noise outside, and shook left and right twice while struggling desperately. Seeing this, Ron also lifted the clown's red veil and let this Batman illegitimate fan spy on Bruce's mother, Mrs. Martha's matchmaking. No, the exciting moment is coming soon!
Her face was full of regret. Before Bruce and Clark could react, Mrs. Martha pressed her forehead with a sad face and said:

"My dear little Bruce is so pitiful. Do you know? In some universes, my beloved little Bruce even created countless clones of himself in order to protect the world. But almost none of the clones can wake up. Do you know why?"

Clark responded automatically: "I don't know."

In response, Martha said: "Because these clones cannot bear the dark memories of little Bruce."

Martha's face was filled with sadness. "After receiving these memories, all of Bruce's clones had mental breakdowns without exception. I can't imagine what kind of suffering made my beloved Bruce what he is today. Although he was extremely afraid of you and suspicious of you. For this reason, he even mixed a lot of lead into his battle suit to block your perception, and he also wore a kryptonite ring on his body at all times. But it is undeniable that he never denied your kindness."

"what?"

Clark was stunned and looked at Bruce.

He knew that there was a lot of lead in Bruce's suit, but he didn't know that Bruce always wore a kryptonite ring.

Real or fake?

Bruce remained calm in response to this. Not only his breathing, but even his heartbeat did not change at all. It seemed that he had expected his mother to say something similar.

"Oh my god, did Bruce prepare so much?!"

After hearing what Mrs. Martha said, Barry stuffed his mouth with a handful of corn flakes and said in amazement: "Although I know Bruce always makes a lot of preparations, but Clark... To be honest, I feel that Clark may be the most trustworthy person in the world."

"Of course!" Ron nodded in agreement, his mouth full of snacks and hamsters. While chewing, he said, "So when are they getting married? I can provide free gender-changing props, such as the Niang Niang Fountain."

The trust between Batman and Superman was not a one-sided relationship. Before they really got to know each other and faced an almost invincible enemy together, Batman thought Superman was a terrifying alien threat and that Superman came to Earth with some special purpose... The Almighty gave a thumbs up.

"What a shame you're a boy."

Mrs. Martha said, "Little Bruce once regarded you as a conspirator from outer space, and you also regarded Little Bruce as a villain who ruled the city with fear. Although he has been increasing his plans against you, I don't think you care, because he has already given you the weapons that were used against him."

"Faced with a powerful enemy that is impossible to fight and makes people feel hopeless, the first thing Bruce thinks of is always to contact you, because your integrity and kindness have deeply influenced him..."

"It's a pity that you are a man." Martha sighed helplessly, "The Wayne family has a more traditional outlook, so I'm sorry, you are destined not to be with little Bruce."

"No, you don't have to feel sorry at all." Clark was numb. He stood there stiffly, waving his hands and said, "You don't have to be so detailed. I believe that there is only pure friendship between Bruce and me. There is no idea beyond friendship."

"Oh, I hope so." Martha said with some regret: "In fact, I still like the interaction between you two. For example, Bruce decided to follow you because he was worried, and you found out that Bruce was in disguise and chose to counter-follow him because you were embarrassed to expose Bruce..."

"It even sounds a little sweet!" Barbara felt that she had awakened some unknown hobby, and couldn't help but complain to Todd and others beside her: "And if you think about it carefully, this is indeed something Superman and Batman would do!"

"The newcomers are still feeling sweet, but the old ones are already shedding tears for Louis." Ron wiped away his non-existent tears and said, "I must send this video of hope to Louis's desk at the Daily Planet. I can guarantee that the slow-witted but kind-hearted reporter Clark has never been so romantic for his son~"

"Uh... I feel like Clark won't be coming to Gotham for some time to come."

The Flash shrugged his shoulders and said, "If it were me, I wouldn't even know how to face Bruce in the next period of time... But then again, does Bruce really carry a kryptonite ring with him? Why is it a ring? I suddenly have some bad associations."

"Stop daydreaming, brother. Blue copper is not popular here." Ron said, "The ring does sound like something used for a proposal. But it doesn't matter to Bruce. If he really wants to think about it, Batman in other universes has developed kryptonite suits and kryptonite chewing gum."

"That thing can be used as chewing gum?" Barry blinked. "It sounds like a radium product from the last world! At least it is highly radioactive. Isn't there a safety hazard?"

"Maybe, but maybe in Batman's mind, this little safety hazard is far less dangerous than the danger posed by Superman?"

Ron drank his beer with great interest, staring at Martha who was lamenting that Clark was a boy not far away and said:
"But compared to this...Thomas!"

Turning his gaze towards Thomas, Ron said, "Have you found the illegitimate son of Bat Xiaodeng?"

"Huh?!" Batboy alert ×3
(End of this chapter)