"Against Apokolips's vast army, Earthlings have only one path: death!"
Even with Deadpool's foot on his chest, Steppenwolf remained defiant. He had to act tough, because once the portal opened, the army had already begun pouring onto Earth.
Among the army, one towering figure stood out in particular. It was Darkseid.
Steppenwolf and Darkseid were actually related. Steppenwolf was Darkseid's uncle, in fact. But this was a world where strength spoke for itself; family ties were worthless. Because of his weakness, Darkseid even held him in utter contempt.
If Darkseid saw Steppenwolf begging for mercy and bowing his head to Deadpool now, he would only look down on him even more. That was the last thing Steppenwolf wanted.
So, even if he had to grit his teeth, he would keep putting on a brave front.
"Well, little boss, you're pretty arrogant, huh?" Deadpool said irritably as he stepped on Steppenwolf and regarded him with interest. "So what if your army comes over? Your little life is in my hands."
"If you beg for mercy, maybe I'll spare your life."
"Never! A great warrior of Apokolips will never bow his head to an enemy!"
Steppenwolf knew Darkseid was watching him. He did not dare truly beg for mercy and could only continue talking tough.
"Then it looks like I can only send you on your way."
At Deadpool's words, Steppenwolf felt the ass that had only just begun recovering turn cold again.
Deadpool was not joking. He was stating a fact.
Steppenwolf's life truly was in Deadpool's hands now. Still daring to talk tough at a time like this, he was practically treating his own life as a joke.
But Steppenwolf had no other choice. Darkseid was watching him now, and if he showed even the slightest trace of fear, Darkseid