The Justice League's emergency transmission cast a shadow over everyone present. They all understood that they would probably have to split up now.
Shazam grew visibly anxious.
Superman was gravely injured, and the Justice League was severely understaffed. Shazam considered both helping Superman and suppressing the seven deadly sins his responsibility.
After all, at this point, he was the strongest member of the Justice League apart from Superman.
But now, it was not even a question of which task to tackle first.
Shazam was not sure he could defeat a monster capable of bringing down Superman.
And the seven deadly sins had only barely been suppressed by the wizards of the Council of Eternity at the height of their power. As the council's sole remaining "wizard who only knew how to brawl," Shazam had little confidence in his ability to deal with them either.
Achilles had merely granted him courage, but courage could not replace confidence.
Confidence could only be built on absolute strength or wisdom.
Even hope could not take its place. After all, hope alone could only give rise to faith.
Then someone who had remained silent all this time suddenly spoke.
"I'll go with you to the Eternal Rock."
Everyone turned to Black Adam in disbelief.
"Don't look at me like that. My power also came from the wizard's blessing, even if I strayed from his expectations and was never granted permission to enter the Council of Eternity again."
He paid no attention to their stares, his brow remaining tightly furrowed.
It seemed that ever since he had expressed his submission to Shane, there was nothing left he could say that would embarrass him.
"I was originally given my power so that I could succeed the Council of Eternity. From the day I first shouted that word,