A Mortal's Wisdom, Shattered Armor!

Diana's fall was the first domino to topple. The heroes' already fragile line cracked wide open.

"Diana!"

The Flash and Cyborg cried out at the same time, but before they could rush forward, a massive black figure blocked Link's path.

It was Batman.

"His physical defense and resistance to divine power are beyond our calculations. Switch to Plan B!" Bruce Wayne's cold, measured voice rang out inside the Godkiller armor and reached his remaining teammates over the comms.

At his command, countless plates across the huge black suit slid and shifted. Several pairs of insect-like thrusters extended from its back, propelling its enormous frame to an astonishing speed that belied its size—nearly as fast as The Flash!

Dozens of barrels emerged from the armor's shoulders and arms. They fired no conventional missiles, but high-frequency sonic blasts invisible to the naked eye, along with... lethal Kryptonite radiation focused through specialized equipment!

Speed, sound, radiation...

The armor perfectly replicated the abilities of several core Justice League members. It was an "ability replica" Batman had built specifically for Link, pouring all his intellect and wealth into it! He intended to use powers Link had once possessed against Link himself!

For a moment, Link's figure vanished beneath a barrage of sonic blasts and deadly radiation, while the massive suit darted around him like a ghost.

"Not bad, Bruce."

Link dodged the attacks with ease as he assessed the suit.

Fight fire with fire. Use my own abilities against me. I have to admit, it's a good idea.

Too bad... you copied an old version I'd already left behind. I've upgraded since then.

He had already checked in with The Flash and knew the Speed Force and its weaknesses inside out. He had once been Cyborg's "boss" and knew the sonic cannon's frequencies by heart.