Fluorescent lights illuminated the underground base.
The bright light fell on two figures, while the cold walls stretched, warped, and elongated their shadows.
Sensing the gravity in Lex's words, Jino fell silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. "I'm sure, Lex."
Some things had to be done by someone, and some ideas had to be tested.
The system would not tell him which of Bizarro's abilities he had copied. Jino had to figure that out himself.
And in that process, taking risks was unavoidable.
As long as his attempts and efforts meant something, Jino did not mind suffering a little.
"All right. It's your choice."
Lex did not try to persuade him further. He understood Jino's personality and approved of his decision.
Lex turned and walked toward a safe on the other side.
He crouched down and entered Jino's birthday.
"Beep~"
The safe opened, revealing a row of dazzling, brilliant green gemstones within.
Wearing gloves, Lex gently picked up a slightly smaller piece of Kryptonite. He stared at the mysterious stone, took a deep breath, then stood and walked toward Jino.
Fifty meters, forty meters.
When the distance between them closed to ten meters, Lex looked Jino in the eyes and said in a low voice, "Tell me immediately if you feel any pain."
"I know." Jino stared at the green Kryptonite.
Lex took another step.
The green stone drew closer and closer to Jino.
Seven meters, six meters!
Even as the Kryptonite in his field of vision kept growing larger, Jino did not feel that familiar weakness.
"It worked!" Understanding flashed through Jino's eyes as he gained a deeper understanding of the system's function.
"Copying Bizarro's abilities successfully freed me from Kryptonite's restrictions."
Jino's eyes shifted slightly. He even felt an indescribable sense of familiarity toward the