"Bruce, I don't expect you to trust me, nor do I need you to believe me. But at the very least, we currently share the same enemy. And once this is all resolved, Pietro and I will leave this universe, so you don't need to focus too much attention on us."
Zhang Ye's tone was calm. As for leaving this universe, that had been his plan from the very beginning.
Though this universe might break free from its original shackles after General Zod was dealt with, becoming a free timeline that could develop steadily, that was precisely what made it dangerous for Zhang Ye.
It was because this universe had become "free" that anything could happen in its future. Even Zhang Ye himself could not guarantee his own safety, much less peacefully settle down in this universe.
Besides, this universe had been artificially created because of The Flash. Its safety was even less assured. Another world-ending catastrophe might emerge within a few years.
In truth, once Little Barry Allen had fully charged the Time Twister, Zhang Ye had been able to leave at any time. The only reason he stayed was to do his part. After all, Little Flash had charged the device for him, and Batman had provided him with equipment.
Old Bruce Wayne's reaction to Zhang Ye's words was calm. He merely raised a question.
"I'm just curious, Zhang. Are you really not from some organization dedicated to protecting the Multiverse?"
"No." Zhang Ye spoke each word clearly. "You've misunderstood. Just as I said, I'm merely a Multiverse scavenger."
"Then there's nothing to worry about." Old Bruce Wayne smiled, seemingly having received an answer that satisfied him.
He then stood, picked up the bag of stones from the table, and headed toward the laboratory deeper inside the Batcave.