Kapitel 179: [178] : A Rematch—Against Superman!
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The completion of the Cerebro Amplifier required not only Professor X's assistance but also the expertise of Beast, Hank McCoy, the device's inventor.
As the primary creator of the amplifier, Hank's contribution was indispensable.
With Tek unable to complete the device alone, Roger had to return to the X-Mansion to bring Hank back.
Thankfully, with the worlds now interconnected, traveling between them wasn't too complicated, saving a significant amount of time.
Once Hank and Charles were involved, the Cerebro Amplifier was completed, and no one in The Boys' universe could escape Charles' mental abilities.
With that, Vought International was utterly dismantled—not only the corporation itself but also the politicians and other capitalists secretly supporting it to evade justice.
Since Roger had decided to clean up the "trash" in this world, he ensured a thorough job, eradicating all hidden forces that could potentially cause harm.
This gave Roger a sense of relief.
Though it sounded simple, it took several days from the time Charles identified the targets until the superheroes led by Roger had completely dealt with Vought.
...
Realizing that the plot in the DC universe might have progressed significantly, Roger decided it was time to return and check on the situation.
After sending Professor X and Hank back, Roger gathered his team members: Jean Grey, Thor, and Clarice (Blink).
"Let me clarify again," Roger said to Clarice before departure, his tone serious. "The entity we're about to face might not be much weaker than I am. Are you sure you still want to come along?"
To instill some fear, Roger deliberately exaggerated Steppenwolf's strength to be on par with his own, hoping it would scare Clarice off.
However, this tactic only seemed to fuel her determination.
With a resolute tone, Clarice replied, "I'm coming! My ability can be very useful, and you've already agreed to that!"
"Yes, I did agree…" Roger sighed.
"Then you can't go back on your word!" Clarice said confidently.
Her ability had exceeded Roger's expectations in usefulness, so he decided to let her tag along. However, her young age still made Roger uneasy.
Even his surrogate son, Ryan, wasn't allowed to come along to "train" in the DC universe—let alone Clarice, who was only slightly older than Ryan.
Still, her teleportation power could prove critical in certain situations. With no better options, Roger reluctantly allowed her to join.
"Alright, let's get moving," he finally said, giving up on further arguments.
Before opening the portal to the DC universe, Jean looked around and asked, "Is it just us? What about Nebula? And Winter Soldier?"
"Nebula's not necessary for this mission, and as for Winter Soldier… he refused to join us. So it's just the four of us."
Roger was surprised that persuading Winter Soldier was harder than convincing Thor. No matter what Roger said, Bucky Barnes insisted on staying out of it, preferring a quiet life in this world.
Unlike Thor, who indulged in escapism, Winter Soldier genuinely found a life he was content with in The Boys' universe.
As for Nebula, Roger reasoned that her primary role in the team was as a "driver," piloting spaceships in cosmic battles. With this mission taking place on Earth, Nebula's expertise wasn't as critical.
In the end, the team consisted of Roger, Jean Grey, Thor, and the ever-eager Clarice.
Though fewer in number, their abilities far surpassed most DC universe heroes.
...
Using a portal, Roger and his team returned to the DC universe, arriving in Metropolis.
It was early morning, around 4 or 5 a.m., with the first light of dawn barely visible.
No sooner had they landed than Jean and Thor whipped out their modified smartphones, connecting to the local network to check social media and search for games.
Roger, who was about to assess the current state of the DC universe's storyline, couldn't help but chide them: "Can you two put the phones down? They're not going anywhere!"
Jean sheepishly smiled and put her phone away after a few more glances. Thor, however, shamelessly continued browsing games.
"Exploring this world's games is my main reason for coming here," Thor said casually. "Besides, it seems pretty peaceful right now—"
BOOM!
Thor's sentence was abruptly interrupted by the sound of something breaking in the distance.
Roger's eye twitched as he glared at Thor.
Chuckling awkwardly, Thor finally set his phone aside. "Alright, maybe it's not so peaceful anymore."
Ignoring Thor's uncanny knack for jinxing situations, Roger focused on the sound of destruction and falling debris. He immediately deduced the current stage of the plot: the Justice League resurrecting Superman and the ensuing chaos.
Roger also remembered that Cyborg's father died during this arc. Wasting no time, he issued instructions:
"Clarice, Thor, head toward the noise immediately. If you encounter any hostile non-human entities, take them down."
Turning to Jean, he added, "Jean, you're coming with me."
"Where to?" Jean asked.
Roger glanced upward, spotting a shirtless figure hovering in the sky. "To meet an 'old friend,'" he replied.
He then scooped Jean into his arms and flew directly toward Superman.
...
Meanwhile, Thor hefted his axe and asked Clarice, "Can your portals help us get there?"
Clarice nodded but clarified, "Only to places I can see. I haven't been to many locations in this world yet."
Her teleportation required either a clear visual of the destination or prior familiarity with the location. Without specific coordinates or imagery, even her long-distance portals had limitations.
Realizing he couldn't take shortcuts, Thor scratched his newly regrown hair. "Fine. Looks like I'll have to fly there myself."
Without further ado, he launched into the air, leaving Clarice behind.
"Wait—what?!" Clarice shouted in disbelief, staring at Thor's retreating figure. "You're just leaving me here? Stupid drunkard!"
Making a face at Thor's back, Clarice quickly opened a portal to close the distance, chasing after him.
Roger's focus was entirely on Superman, who had just landed in Superman Plaza.
This wasn't Roger's first encounter with the Man of Steel; his spatial bracelet still held the corpse of another Superman from a previous battle.
However, unlike last time, Roger couldn't kill this Superman. With no Kryptonite on hand, he also couldn't enjoy the satisfaction of dominating him.
Fortunately, Roger wasn't alone this time—he had Jean Grey by his side.
Superman, newly resurrected and mentally disoriented, needed a telepath to help stabilize his mind. Jean's abilities made her the perfect candidate.
As Superman touched down, staring blankly at the shattered statues, Roger and Jean landed nearby.
The Justice League members quickly gathered: Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg. Only Batman, lacking flight or super-speed, hadn't arrived yet.
Seeing Superman, the group was initially hopeful but grew uneasy when they noticed Roger and Jean descending from the sky.
"It's them," Diana murmured, recognizing Roger immediately.
Flash, having heard of them from reports, also identified the pair. But Aquaman, unfamiliar with their story, asked in confusion, "Who?"
"The Black Superman and Wonder Girl," Cyborg explained. "They've been gone a long time. No one knows why they're here now."
Back during the Kryptonian invasion, Roger and Jean were prominent figures alongside Superman. Statues in Superman Plaza honored them, though public memory of them had faded over time.
Before anyone could process their reappearance, Superman turned toward the League members.
Still disoriented, his X-ray vision scanned them, triggering Cyborg's automated defense systems.
"This isn't good," Cyborg muttered as his arm shifted into a cannon. "He's scanning us."
The tension was palpable.
As Cyborg's systems prepared to fire, Roger dashed between Superman and the League, intercepting the blast.
BOOM!
The attack struck Roger's back, but he remained unfazed.
"Roger, good timing!" Diana exclaimed.
"Next time, stop him yourselves instead of just shouting!" Roger retorted, rolling his eyes.
The League's silence spoke volumes.
Meanwhile, Superman's confusion turned into hostility. Seeing the others as threats, he prepared to attack.
"Alright, Clark," Roger muttered, stepping forward. "Looks like we're going to have another fight."
Without warning, Superman lunged at Roger, and the battle began anew.
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