Even though they were also on the receiving end of Lex Luthor's schemes, the whole thing started because of them, which Luthor then exploited.
They can't shake off this responsibility.
Meanwhile, near Gotham's harbor.
Under the gloomy sky, large raindrops pattered on the water's surface, creating countless ripples.
A submarine marked with the bat symbol submerged into the water, constantly scanning with its underwater sonar.
According to the clues Batman found, Luthor had dumped the container holding the Kryptonian creature's embryo into this sea area adjacent to Gotham.
"Master Bruce, we've checked the entire area within several kilometers around the harbor, and we still haven't found any suspicious targets."
Alfred sat in front of the computer, sipping coffee, and reported to Batman via radio.
Batman, at this moment, was loading a smoke grenade filled with Kryptonite powder into a projector, installing it on the rooftop.
"Then there are only two possibilities. One is that Luthor has stronger technical means of blocking us, and the other is that it's not here.
If it's the latter, then it means the clues we found were intentionally left by Luthor to mislead us. He wants to deliberately divert our attention here to cover up his real purpose."
"Master Bruce, why are you so sure that thing is in Gotham?"
Alfred asked, tilting his head as he operated the computer according to Batman's instructions.
"It's obvious. Luthor's primary goal is definitely to destroy Superman. Since he's doing this, he must believe that this Kryptonian bio-weapon possesses power that Superman can't handle.
Since its power is even stronger than Superman's, then the only way to defeat this Kryptonian creature must be the same as defeating Superman. After all, Luthor's target is Superman, not all of humanity.
And with his intelligence, he can definitely judge that I and Vought still have a certain amount of Kryptonite in our hands. Only we have the ability to solve this trouble, or even the ability to get rid of Superman. He will definitely set the battlefield in Gotham."
Batman's sharp eyes swept across the scene, camouflaging the projector, and then used his grappling hook to swing to another building.
He was going to set up multiple Kryptonite traps in Gotham.
Once the crisis breaks out, then no matter which corner it's in, he can suspiciously lead the enemy to the nearest trap in the shortest amount of time.
"Very well, Master Bruce, should we contact Mr. Vought? Once danger appears, he would be a good helper."
Alfred asked again.
"It seems so, but I'm worried that his armor will be controlled by Luthor, so before I left, I already sent him a message, asking him to cut off the Speed Force power supply on the armor as soon as possible."
Luthor's entire plan is not very complicated. Batman has basically figured it out.
But understanding doesn't mean he can crack it.
If Luthor can remotely disable Shimizu's combat power, then solving the enemy will inevitably be extremely difficult.
Even if other variables appear, by then it will have already brought huge casualties and property losses to the city.
The key to solving the problem at the least cost lies in Shimizu.
Shimizu's strongest combat state is based on the Promethium metal shell of the White Knight + the Speed Force dagger. This state, plus a Kryptonite weapon, completely has the ability to kill the Kryptonian bio-weapon when Superman and Batman are holding back the enemy.
If Shimizu creates another set of armor to avoid Luthor's interference, then without the Promethium metal, the combat power will drop significantly.
If there is no Promethium metal as protection, and the enemy possesses the same level of combat power as Superman or even higher, wanting to solve the enemy without losses, whether it is Shimizu or Superman, must risk almost certain death to win.
Because to kill the Kryptonian bio-weapon, you can only use Kryptonite. If Superman does it, they can only die together.
If it is Shimizu, then without Promethium metal protection, taking a hit may mean death, and the chance of success is far less than Superman risking his life.
Regardless of the outcome, Luthor can accept it, whether it's a great victory, a small victory, or a draw.
Luthor's plan is actually pretty good. From a normal perspective, he has a 90% or higher chance of winning.
Unfortunately, he overlooked one thing.
The Speed Force may seem like just speed, but in fact, this thing rapes all physical laws, and can use high-speed vibration, which looks very ridiculous, but is actually very ridiculous, to separate the White Knight and the Promethium metal shell.
Turning the perspective back to Batman.
Before long, Alfred found the relevant information.
Nothing missed, nothing missed, nothing missed, everything is inside, everything is contained, everything is seen at a glance!
As early as the night before yesterday, before Luthor detonated the news, a container on a cargo ship was unknowingly transported to Gotham's logistics center.
It's just that the relevant information was all blocked, and the whole process was done silently, until just now that it was discovered.
Alfred reported to Batman while frowning and looking at the surveillance footage.
A one-eyed man wearing yellow and black armor waved two fingers forward from his temples, making a two-finger salute as a greeting.
There are not many people who have the ability to keep an item out of Batman's intelligence network for so long. Deathstroke, also a master strategist, is definitely one of them.
"Master Bruce, he knows we've discovered them. I think they may think the time has come and deliberately let us discover them."
Alfred said to the radio microphone with a serious expression.
"Immediately contact Gordon and Vought, and have the police and Hogg's joint forces evacuate the crowd. Immediately send messages to Superman and Flash, asking them to come and provide support as soon as possible."
Batman gave instructions while moving towards the location pointed out by Alfred.
At the same time, in front of the square in the logistics center, the sound of propellers roared.
Deathstroke took several recruited mercenary subordinates and boarded the helicopter immediately.
According to the life detector left by Luthor in the container, the Kryptonian bio-weapon is about to hatch, from the initial forty-eight hours to now, only two minutes left.
The engine of their helicopter was personally modified by Luthor, and it is very fast. This time is enough to fly far away and escape the affected area of the battlefield.
Two minutes later.
The wings formed by Batman's cape converged, and Batman slowly landed here, opening the door.
What came into view first was a giant egg placed in the center of the warehouse, nearly three meters high, as well as an instrument next to it showing the countdown to hatching, and a TV.
