This Isn't Foolishness, This Is Sincerity

Barry asked in confusion, "Why? With such power, shouldn't you be saving the world?"

Kino withdrew his gaze, looked at Barry, and slowly said, "Everyone has their own choices in how they use power. I just want to live my life my own way and protect what I deem important."

Barry nodded as if he understood but didn't quite, falling into thought.

"Besides, Barry, do you really think Superman's existence is a good thing?"

Kino said meaningfully, his eyes filled with deep and complex emotions.

"Of course, Superman saved the world twice, and in the process, he saved countless families," Barry said without hesitation, which was also how most people in the world viewed Superman.

"However, both of those world crises were related to Superman. And after Superman died, crime in the world also increased geometrically. Before he died, Superman did countless good deeds, fighting criminals and eliminating natural disasters, but this also, to a certain extent, eliminated humanity's potential and autonomy. The paralysis of the police force is the best proof."

Kino's tone was calm but carried a thought-provoking power. "From this perspective, Lex Luthor and Bruce Wayne were right to eliminate Superman. Superman protected humanity too well. If he ever fails to do something right in the future, humanity's malice will drown out his kindness. No one remains kind forever, and this will only lead to one villain after another challenging his limits, eventually turning him into a giant bomb."

"Are we doing everything wrong? Shouldn't our powers be used to save others?" Barry was a bit lost. After gaining superpowers, Barry realized he had the ability to help others and fight evil. This sense of mission drove him to decide to use his abilities to protect the city and its people.

"No, in the future, countless superpower crimes will emerge in this world, and heroes will be needed, but they need to strike a balance with humanity." Kino's expression was serious. Future alien invasions and invasions from other parallel universes were not things ordinary humans could handle.

"Then what should I do?" Barry looked at Kino, hoping to find an answer from him.

"I don't know. I'm not a hero. You should be grateful if I don't commit crimes," Kino said irresponsibly, a playful smile on his face.

"Ugh..." Barry's face was covered in black lines. He had asked a bunch of questions, but he didn't have the answers himself.

"However, in the future, you can ask someone. He should know how to adjust the relationship with ordinary people."

"Who?" Barry's eyes rekindled with hope.

"Batman."

"Then I'll go to Gotham to find him?" He had heard of Gotham's Dark Knight long ago.

"He will come to find you."

Barry was half-skeptical, but he had no better options at the moment. He could only temporarily place his hope in this mysterious Batman.

Kino looked up at the sky, which was gradually darkening, and said, "Barry, it's getting late. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

"Brother Kino, if there's anything, I can help too," Barry said with reluctance in his eyes and sincerity in his voice.

"Of course, I'm going to do some adult things with Sister Venom," Kino said with a smirk, stabbing Barry in the heart.

"Alright, Brother Kino, will we see each other again?" Barry's expression was a little disappointed, but he was still full of anticipation.

"Of course, Flash. Goodbye." With that, Kino's figure moved slightly, flying straight into the sky like a rocket, disappearing into the endless night sky in the blink of an eye.

"Goodbye, Brother Kino, Sister Venom."

Listening to the farewell from behind.

[I think I'm starting to understand why you like this silly kid.]

"He's not silly, he's sincere. Sincerity never goes out of style, it's just that some people don't deserve it."

Whispers echoed through the night sky.

Five days later.

During this time, Kino and Venom were honeymooning in various scenic places. During the day, they enjoyed the beauty of nature to their heart's content, and at night, they played their own games in private with Venom. Venom also wholeheartedly satisfied Kino's every request. Although her face never changed, her body could transform at will. Sometimes she had the figure of a youthful and lively girl, and sometimes she appeared as a mature and charming older sister, embodying the charm of every age. There were also all sorts of outfits, from gorgeous evening gowns to cute short skirts, and various swimsuits, dazzling the eyes.

Kino couldn't help but sigh, "The smartest decision I made in this life was to steal Venom." His face was filled with a smile of satisfaction and happiness, his eyes full of love and cherish for Venom.

[Even if you say that, I have nothing to reward you with.] They had tried every play imaginable during this time.

"Your existence is the best reward for me."

[Hmph! If you had this way with words in your past life, you wouldn't have been single for so long.]

"That's because I hadn't met you."

Kino, wearing a hoodie, flew through the sky, flirting with Venom.

Gotham, Wayne Manor.

Kino landed at the entrance, standing tall, and pressed the doorbell.

Previously, he would barge in aggressively, but this time he came as a proper guest.

Ding dong--

"Good morning, Mr. Kino."

Alfred quickly opened the door, his expression a little complicated.

"Good morning, Butler Alfred."

Kino greeted him with a smile, but suddenly noticed Butler Alfred looking at him with a very resentful gaze.

"Um, Butler Alfred, I was a bit rude when I came to your place before, but I'm not here to cause trouble this time. You don't have to look at me like that!" Kino said, a little confused.

"No, I'm just surprised you're here so early."

Alfred sighed helplessly and turned to lead the way. His steps were steady yet carried a hint of urgency, as if he wanted to complete this task as quickly as possible.

"Isn't early good? Alfred, as a butler, you should value time."

Kino asked doubtfully. He remembered a time when Bruce had partied too hard and overslept, and Butler Alfred had simply thrown away breakfast.

"But this time, I wish you had come later. I wouldn't be unhappy even if you postponed it for a few days."

Alfred's tone carried a hint of helplessness and reluctance.

Alfred led Kino to a room.

"We're here. The master is inside."

Kino was full of suspicion, not understanding what was going on, but he pushed the door open and walked in, then slammed it shut.

"What's wrong, Mr. Kino?"

"...Did I just have a hallucination?"