America.
Washington D.C.
Lawn.
After punching the President of America to death and watching the old man's body explode into ashes before a global audience, Jino signaled for the reporters filming him to end the livestream. Then he looked up at the sky and soared into the air in the same posture Clark used when taking off.
The thin, heavy air was cleaved apart by his figure like a sharp sword. Jino spoke casually, "Singer, report the situation."
"Batman has cleared Gotham City of all villains."
The cold female voice echoed by his ear. As always, Singer faithfully reported the status of each team.
"Clark and Faora have cleared the vampires from the other three cities."
"Mm, faster than I expected."
As Jino flew, the dark clouds around him were split apart and flung behind him. Like a streak of light, he pierced through the night sky, then fell like a meteor and silently landed atop Justice League Tower.
The blond youth gazed out at the distant skyscrapers and streams of traffic.
"This is my city. This is my home."
Jino raised his head, letting the night wind stir his long hair as he analyzed the situation for Singer. "The vampires' scheme has been thwarted. The one playing chess on the other side should be unable to sit still now."
"Now."
Standing on the stone platform, Jino said with a smile, "let's see what move that person makes next."
At the same time Jino waited for Barney to make his move.
Boom!
The ancient castle exploded. Countless clouds of black-red blood mist swept outward like smoke and dust, blanketing heaven and earth.
Whoosh!
Countless blood-red particles intertwined, forming the figure of a man with long crimson hair.
He wore medieval court attire, and an eerie smile rested on his handsome