"I'll be away for a few days. Behave yourselves at home."
Back at Queen Manor, Li Ang said to his goddaughters, who had just come home from school.
Summer vacation was coming up again soon, and they wanted Li Ang to take them to other worlds to have fun.
"Godfather, why do you have to leave again?"
Kara asked in confusion.
It felt like he had only just gotten back.
"This time, it's about the Justice League."
Li Ang didn't feel the need to hide anything from his goddaughters, who were growing up.
They were all very interested when they heard what he said.
"Godfather, can we go too?"
They really wanted to see a world where all the superheroes had turned evil.
"No."
Li Ang said, "It's too dangerous there. The superheroes have all been killed. I can't let you take that risk."
"Then what can we do?"
Kara said with a pout.
"There's plenty you can do."
Li Ang cupped her little face in his hands. "Once we leave, the Justice League will be short-handed. Your job is to protect Earth."
So Li Ang told them about Batman's theory, and Kara and Ciri finally felt like they had a mission.
It seemed like staying home to guard things was important too.
"And Rachel."
Li Ang glanced at Rachel.
Ever since that day, Rachel had been listless, often staring off into space.
Li Ang knew why. As long as Rachel was awake, she could hear Three Palaces' voice.
Three Palaces couldn't accept being sealed away, so he was tormenting Rachel.
That was what Second Sister had meant by "noisy."
But aside from shouting, Three Palaces couldn't do anything.
Rachel was the one who suffered.
"I'm fine."
Rachel came back to herself and shook her head.
Li Ang looked at