Candidate

Hal Jordan understood that there must be a crisis even more dangerous than Darkseid's invasion lurking behind, but he smiled.

"I knew you had a plan. If persisting is your plan, then I'll persist until I die!"

The Green Lantern Ring on his hand shone with an unprecedented brilliance, like a dazzling sun illuminating the entire battlefield.

The light converged at the center of the battlefield, transforming into a massive green fortress that firmly held back the surging Parademons army, buying his teammates a precious moment of rest.

The fortress was equipped with numerous firing ports and energy turrets, from which beams of green energy rained down on the surrounding Parademons, relentlessly bombarding the enemy.

For a time, Hal Jordan, with his strong willpower and the power of the Green Lantern Ring, withstood the attack of the entire Parademons army.

Wonder Woman wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her Lasso of Truth still tight, her gaze fixed firmly on Batman.

"Bruce, what do we do next? This fortress won't hold out for much longer."

Batman, removing his armor, spoke as he spoke.

"We need to reorganize our offensive. Darkseid won't be here for now, but Apokolips is a big problem too. How long will Cyborg be gone?"

"It's already sufficient, but I need an energy source, one that can supply at least a country for a month."

At this moment, Cyborg's expression turned grave, but this was impossible. Even the Flash would have to run for hours to accumulate such a massive amount of energy here.

Flashpoint Aquaman also shifted his gaze from Hal Jordan and said.

"If that's the case, then I have an energy source."

"Where?" Batman asked.

"There's an underwater submarine 300 kilometers from here, containing an energy source powerful enough to destroy a continent. Orm can take you there."

"Flashpoint Aquaman said."

The Doomsday Battleship Atom Colonel, a prisoner of Aquaman, into a neutron bomb, with the original intention of destroying the entire world if the war was lost.

The hatred over his wife's death and the brutality of war were driving him nearly insane.

Flashpoint Wonder Woman stared at him in shock.

Even she hadn't expected the other party to have such a hidden tactic.

"But the outside world is full of Parademons. How are we going to cross a 300-kilometer front?" Wonder Woman raised the question that was on everyone's mind.

"Ra's al Ghul, how many can you take away, and for how long?"

Batman looked at the only person there who had the ability to leave.

Ra's al Ghul pondered for a moment before replying, "Five hundred, ten minutes, but without the League of Shadows, how long can you hold out?"

"Persist until you die."

Bruce's voice was calm yet firm, as if stating an undeniable fact.

Those around him, hearing that they could leave, also showed expressions of longing, hoping that Batman would choose them.

Bruce made his decision after only a moment of silence.

"Cyborg, Orm, Aya (Black Adam's wife), Lois (Superman's wife), Carla (Hal Jordan's girlfriend) Iris (The Flash's girlfriend), some children, some pregnant women, wounded warriors..."

There is one spot left.

Batman looked at Alfred, Catwoman, and the three Robin, his eyes flashing with struggle and pain; he didn't want to give up any of them.

They also understood something.

"If I leave, my Young Master won't be able to find me."

Alfred smiled, shook his head, and left the crowd.

"Cats are not obedient pets."

Catwoman walked up behind him with cat-like steps.

The remaining three Robin exchanged glances and began to fight, and Tim, who was the weakest in physical combat, was knocked unconscious.

"I'm the eldest brother."

Nightwing wiped the wound from the corner of his mouth.

"I've already died once, so dying again will allow me to show you the way."

Jason picked up Tim and handed him to Cyborg.

Bruce's vision was a little blurry, and his once straight back became somewhat hunched.

"Sorry..."

His only consolation now is that he entrusted Damian to Kino, which lessens his guilt.

The Catwoman gently hugged the strong yet vulnerable man from behind and said softly, "It's alright, I chose to stay here of my own volition."

Her embrace gave Bruce a touch of warmth and a sliver of comfort in this desperate war.

Of course, Batman's choice didn't satisfy others.

They fought so hard before, weren't they waiting for just such an opportunity? Now, they're not getting it?

"Why can they leave while we're left here to die? We want to leave too!"

Some of the villains were the first to riot; their eyes were bloodshot, and they roared like trapped beasts, trying to break through the defenses.

The civilians who were supposed to be protected also lost their minds under the shadow of fear of death, blindly following the villains and becoming agitated, and the scene instantly spiraled out of control.

"They are the soldiers' family and friends, as well as some elderly people and children. We will guard this place until the very last moment."

Diana tried to calm her down.

However, some people mistook her kindness and patience for weakness and vulnerability.

"Charge forward and take us away with you!"

A sharp voice pierced the noise in the crowd, like a fuse that instantly ignited the frenzied emotions of the crowd.

Damn it!

Diana's face darkened, and she assumed a stance, intending to knock them unconscious.

The next moment, several arrows whizzed past him, hitting some of the loudest shouters.

They stopped abruptly, looking behind her in horror.

Flashpoint Wonder Woman walked past her, carrying a longsword. Her eyes were icy cold, and the intense killing intent emanating from her made the surrounding air seem to freeze.

"Has anyone ever told you that you're hypocritical, that in the face of your own life, family, friends, justice—everything is meaningless? At that moment, all you need to do is say..." (177 slightly revised)

With a clang, the sword struck the hard ground, producing a crisp and long metallic tremor.

Flashpoint Wonder Woman looked at the group of people in front of her with a cold...

"Get back inside! Anyone who dares to cause trouble, I'll be the first to kill them."

The murderous aura accumulated from years of war made them break out in a cold sweat, and they immediately realized that this Wonder Woman was no joke.

Those who had initially harbored a glimmer of hope and wanted to continue causing trouble were now terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat, their legs going weak, and retreating repeatedly.

Those who were shot in the shoulder by arrows were pale with pain, but under this terrifying intimidation, they could only endure the pain and dared not make a sound.

"Have you learned it yet, little princess of Amazons?"

Flashpoint Wonder Woman turned around, raised an eyebrow at Diana, her eyes holding a hint of mockery, yet also a hint of expectation.

"No, I will never point my sword at those I protect."

Diana's stubborn gaze left Flashpoint Wonder Woman somewhat helpless; how did she end up like this in this world?

Even if they hurt you?

"They can't hurt me. If they can, they're the enemy."

"... How stubborn."

(This is something only an idiot who can't write a novel would do, like an outline.)