At those words, Diana and J'onn both turned to look at Clark, who stood off to the side.
They thought Clark would surely be shocked and furious to hear that his "only fellow Kryptonian" was actually an impostor.
Yet Clark's expression remained perfectly calm, and he even wore an easy, good-natured smile, as though he did not care in the slightest.
Now it was Solomon's turn to be surprised. He raised an eyebrow.
"That look... you already knew?"
"I'm not an idiot. Of course I knew. Do I look that easy to fool?"
Clark walked over to an armchair and sat down, nodding as though it were only natural.
"I know exactly where Kryptonians get their power. How could they possibly have so many amazing abilities? I figured out you weren't a Kryptonian a long time ago."
Clark looked at Solomon, his gaze utterly clear.
"But... that doesn't matter. I can feel how good you've been to me and my family."
At those simple but sincere words, Solomon paused briefly, then smiled from the heart and patted Clark's broad shoulder.
Clark took the opportunity to ask curiously:
"But Solomon, since we're all being open now, I'd really like to know. How did you know I existed? And how did you know all that secret history about Krypton? General Zod coming to Earth... did you really lure him here in secret?"
"Oh, so we're laying it all bare now."
Solomon casually picked up an apple from the table, took a bite, and said calmly:
"In that case, I'll explain everything in one go and save you the trouble of asking."
His expression turned serious.
"First, General Zod's arrival had nothing to do with me. He was drawn here by the signal your ancient Kryptonian scout ship sent out. However... I did