A World for Two

Bruce stared intently at Kino, his gaze sharp enough to pierce any disguise. He tried to find even the slightest clue from Kino's face, demeanor, and actions, but the result left him utterly confused and frustrated.

This person seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, with no past traces and no traceable background.

Bruce secretly wondered, Is he an alien? From a distant galaxy, descending to Earth with an unknown purpose?

Or is he like Diana, living in some secluded place, never having had contact with the outside world?

This unknown filled Bruce with a sense of unease. He was accustomed to being in control, accustomed to observing everything in the darkness.

But Kino's appearance made him feel as if he were lost in a fog, unable to find his way.

Kino looked directly into Bruce's eyes, a slight smile curving his lips. "Am I making you uneasy? Besides copying Superman's powers, I've never done anything bad in this world. And I even helped you find your son."

Bruce's gaze sharpened further. "This world? You're from another world."

Kino nodded in admission. "That's right, my name is Kino, and I'm from the Marvel Universe. In the future, an extremely powerful villain will wipe out half the life in the entire universe, so I came to your world to find the strength to protect myself."

Bruce frowned upon hearing this, his eyes full of doubt. "If I remember correctly, Marvel is a comic book company. Did you come out of a comic book?"

Kino nodded again and said, "Something like that."

Bruce's eyes grew sharper, and he pressed further, "Then you also know my identity from a comic book?"

Kino said slowly, "Your universe is called the DC Universe."

"I see, then I must be some kind of protagonist."

Bruce's tone was steady, his expression extremely calm. He showed no trace of panic or distress at the possibility that his world might just be a comic book.

Kino looked at Bruce, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "That's right. In your universe, you are indeed an extremely important figure."

"In all of Gotham, there's a Batman, eliminating evil. Mostly it's Bruce Wayne, but in a small portion, it's your father, and also your brother."

Bruce frowned and asked, "I have a brother in other universes?"

Kino nodded, his expression serious. "Indeed. In that universe, Little Thomas Wayne killed you and your parents, becoming Gotham's Night Owl, also known as the Owl."

Bruce's eyes became complex, as if imagining that completely different self and family. "It's hard to imagine something like that happening in another universe."

"Can I travel to your universe?"

Kino refused. "Everyone in this universe can leave, but you cannot."

"Why?"

"You have a deep connection with someone I can't defeat for the time being, and if you leave this world, Gotham might be destroyed," Kino said.

Barbatos views Bruce Wayne as the key to opening the channel to the positive matter universe. If he disappears, no one knows what will happen.

"...I understand."

Kino stood up, preparing to leave.

"I've answered your questions. I'll find you in five days."

After Kino left, Bruce sat on the sofa like a statue, his brow furrowed, lost in deep thought.

"A deep connection with a big figure, and indirectly threatening Gotham. So the reason for so much crime in Gotham is also related to that person. What is his purpose?"

These questions swirled in his mind, but he couldn't find an answer.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

"Young Master Bruce."

Bruce jolted awake, realizing it had already become evening without him noticing.

"Alfred, come in!" His voice carried a hint of exhaustion.

Alfred entered with Damian, who had changed his clothes. The little boy still had a look of unease and confusion on his face. They approached Bruce, and Alfred said with a grave expression:

"Miss Talia has already left, and you should see this."

As he spoke, Alfred gently rolled up Damian's sleeve. His small arm was covered in scars, both deep and shallow, new and old wounds crisscrossing, a shocking sight.

When Bruce's gaze fell upon the scars, his eyes flashed with pain.

"Does it hurt?"

Bruce's voice was low and gentle, his fingers carefully stroking the scars one by one, as if trying to soothe the past pain.

Damian looked up at the man before him, revealing a vulnerable expression.

Mother said he's the strongest man. As his child, I must keep getting stronger to defeat him.

But this man is full of flaws, and the emotions in his eyes are so strange, yet... not unpleasant.

This feeling left Damian somewhat confused, his young mind wavering at that moment.

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

Butler Alfred then said, "Young Master, when I was bathing Damian just now..."

Bruce listened, looking at Damian with an unreadable expression.

"Damian, what do you think of that man from before?"

"Powerful, and scared."

"So, do you hate him?"

"No, I don't."

"I see."

Bruce made a decision in his heart.

Meanwhile...

Kino randomly landed in a bustling city. As soon as he touched down, Venom's familiar figure quickly appeared, leaning affectionately beside him.

"Venom, for the next three days, we're going to fully enjoy this exclusive world for just the two of us," Kino said with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Kino, why are we here? Can't we go to Gotham?"

"Gotham is oppressive and dangerous, not really suitable for us to relax," Kino chuckled, shaking his head. He took Venom's hand and they merged into the bustling crowd.

After successfully obtaining a human body, Venom had miraculously gained a human sense of taste. Although the food offered no real nutritional value to her, she was full of curiosity and wanted to try the delicacies Kino loved.

The two walked side by side, sharing bites of food wherever they went.

A satisfied smile bloomed on Venom's beautiful face, while Kino looked at her dotingly.

Behind them, a young man couldn't help but cast an envious glance, sighing inwardly, "To have such a beautiful girlfriend, this man is truly lucky."