Based on the relevant information Jerry had uncovered in the Marvel Main World.
Aside from Darkseid, who possessed the Omega Effect and was extraordinarily powerful, Apokolips also had several highly troublesome figures known as the Dark Elite.
They were all elites Darkseid had gathered during his conquests across the various universes, each possessing their own special abilities.
Those figures might not amount to much to him, but they could cause enormous trouble for the Kryptonian Legion.
For example, the fellow before them, the brother of Master Manipulator, nicknamed Glorious Godfrey, possessed Mind Control powerful enough to temporarily control all the humans on an entire planet.
The mighty Kryptonian army would likely start slaughtering one another under his Mind Control before they could even get close.
There was also someone nicknamed Mantis, whose strength surpassed that of ordinary Kryptonians. He was immune to all physical attacks and could absorb anyone's energy and magical attacks.
Therefore, if those Dark Elite were willing to come one by one and offer themselves up before the battle with Darkseid, that would naturally be for the best.
That was also why he had not released the Kryptonian army the moment they arrived on Apokolips.
He wanted to lower their enemy's guard and make Darkseid think they were merely minor players, so that he would not personally make a move right away.
"Darkseid is no longer my master! You lowly wretches dare act so arrogantly before me?!"
Faced with Granny Goodness's questioning, Steppenwolf let out an angry roar. Gripping his Long-Handled Battle Axe, he charged forward, leaped into the air, and prepared to cleave her in two.
Although Steppenwolf had been contracted by Jerry, his basic memories and personality had not changed. The contract had merely forced his heart to pledge loyalty to Jerry.
As Darkseid's uncle,