PFC Chapter 3979 MU Superbody Major Event (59)
Chapter 3979 MU Superbody Major Event (59)
Chapter 3979 MU: The Superbody Incident (Fifty-Nine)
“I think you’re right.” Before leaving the main universe, Batman looked at him and said, “If we don’t unite, our universe will be powerless against the multiverse disasters. Humanity has been able to defeat one powerful enemy after another and stand at the top of the food chain because of teamwork. If you have any plans, remember to count me in.”
The main universe's Batman nodded. Prior to this, he had always been a neutral Batman. While he disliked Night Owl, he also disliked interacting with other Batmen, always preferring to work alone and even somewhat averse to forming cliques.
But after this incident, he's ready to completely align himself with the main universe's Batman. If the Batmen of the multiverse must unite and elect a leader, then the main universe's Batman is the obvious choice.
Before this incident, perhaps Nite Owl might have had a fighting chance. But looking at the entire Ultron invasion, the performance of the main universe's Batman was impeccable. He reacted quickly, commanded effectively, and made decisive decisions. He not only became the first being in the multiverse to establish a complete magical defense network, but also had the capacity to support other universes and help everyone in need. In terms of both ability and moral character, he truly deserves the title of the main universe's Batman.
In contrast, Night Owl remained completely silent from the beginning. Those evil Batmen who joined his side were incredibly unlucky; not only did they receive no help whatsoever, they barely exchanged any information, and now they've become the breakthrough point for the multiverse.
Therefore, Batman had no other choice but to join the Multiverse Alliance so that his universe could better resist disasters. Every Batman, when making such decisions, would not let personal preferences interfere with the greater good. Even those who prefer to work alone must make rational decisions and choose the most advantageous option.
Batman from the main universe had just returned to his own universe when Bayonetta and Batman arrived, accompanied by another Batman wearing a blue cape—also from the animated series. They both seemed quite lively, as if they had recently developed a deep friendship.
“Dude, we’re ready to join you,” the animated Blue Bat said. “This whole thing has really been a hassle for us. If we didn’t get some good guys, they’d tear my universe apart. You’d like us to join you, right?”
The main universe's Batman patted his arm and said, "It's never too late. Unity isn't achieved overnight; the strength of a group comes from the participation of every individual. I never refuse friends who want to contribute to the group."
Batman sighed and said, "If only we had figured this out sooner. To be honest, I never imagined before that an enemy could be so powerful as to invade so many universes at the same time and cause so much trouble for everyone. But judging from the current situation, this is probably just the appetizer."
The main universe Batman nodded, led the two of them to sit down, and then said, "Ultron is an invader from another world. After all, he is not native, so he is bound to be unsuited to the environment and has very obvious weaknesses. There is a universal solution to deal with him. However, the enemies we encounter in the future will not be so easy to deal with. What awaits us will be one tough battle after another."
"What are your plans?" Batman asked, leaning forward.
"We need to find a way to train our troops. Ultron won't do; it's not comprehensive enough. Magic can completely suppress it, and the abilities of others are useless. Besides, the chaos here has only just ended, and we need time to recuperate."
"You mean..."
“Let’s go fight over there,” the main universe Batman said, his fingers interlaced. “First, Ultron came to our side and caused us losses, so it’s only right that we go after them. Second, although logistical support will be difficult if we fight over there, we need to consider the worst-case scenario: that is, when almost everyone’s strength cannot be replenished, we are at our wits’ end, and the enemy is exceptionally comprehensive and powerful, can we really defeat them?”
Batman opened his mouth and said, "I think training is necessary, but aren't the opponents you chose too strong? Do you really think we can fight against superheroes and mutants from the other world?"
The main universe's Batman shook his head and said, "If we were to launch a full-scale war, our side wouldn't just be the Justice League, and we're not entirely without options. However, this time we won't make such a big fuss; we'll just conduct limited training. They won't want to fight us to the death, so they'll be careful."
“It sounds like you had this planned all along,” Blue Bat said. “What about the venue? Which universe would allow such a large group of us to rush in and fight? In the end, wouldn’t it all just be a lose-lose situation?”
"If it's the universe of the culprit, they will definitely fight to the death. But if the fight is arranged in another universe, both sides can retreat if they can't win, so it won't be so extreme."
"Which third-party universe would be willing to do that?"
“There’s no shortage of madmen in the multiverse,” the main universe’s Batman said meaningfully, “especially greedy madmen.”
As the Batmen gradually left the main universe, they all returned to their own universes and began to focus on building their magical defense networks. For Batmen with weaker abilities or those in less favorable cosmic situations, the main universe Batman would lend them an interest-free loan to build a basic version of the magical defense network.
While all of these are magical defense networks, their strength varies. Most universes don't build complete systems, as that would require far too much energy. Most are simply frameworks—basically, a few pillars supporting a shield to prevent external energy intrusion. Monitoring capabilities are practically nonexistent; even the switches are manual, and for now, they're only effective against Ultron.
It's not that the Batmen didn't want to go straight for the highest level, but rather that such a thing requires not only energy but also the construction of supporting structures. Most Batmen weren't created as early as the Sorcerer Supreme, nor did they have the power of a president. Their supporting structures were often hidden away, and they could only build temporary temples. In short, the conditions were harsh, so they had to make do.
In comparison, the main universe's magical defense network is incredibly robust. Not only does it have the Sorcerer Supreme providing guidance, but the energy captured during a single cosmic war is also countless. It has been equipped with every possible plugin and function, making it second only to the official Marvel universe, and even better than some of the magical defense networks in individual Marvel universes.
Therefore, although almost every Earth has such a device, the main universe remains the undisputed safe haven. Given that even the Battle Realm might not be as safe, the Batmen prefer to conduct business in the main universe.
After the magic defense network was completed, more than half of the neutral Batmen began to waver. Many, like Batman himself, simply surrendered. Some indicated that while they wouldn't fully join, they would follow orders in case of an emergency.
The rest are actually not important. If they still can't see the situation clearly under these circumstances, they're either not very bright or not quite right in the head. Even if they join, they'll only make things worse when making decisions. Instead of trying to win them over, we should just add them to the list of impoverished households and then go and help them if something goes wrong.
Thus, Batman's forces in the main universe expanded significantly, essentially unifying the multiverse. Thanks to the establishment of the magical defense network, most of Ultron's attempts to cause trouble were thwarted. The story then began to move into its next phase: preparing for a potentially more severe multiverse invasion in the future.
On this day, the Batmen gathered again in the Hall of Justice of the main universe, with the main universe Batman standing in the center. After scanning the room, he looked at them and said:
"I believe you are all already aware of my training plan. It is not my intention to wage war or resort to violence, and invading other universes is also evil. However, if both sides have a tacit understanding, engaging in some friendly sparring that does not harm the innocent can help avoid greater losses later. I believe you all agree with this."
The Batmen below whispered among themselves, mostly nodding in agreement with the main universe's Batman's statement. After the Ultron incident, they understood that in the face of a multiverse invasion, running away was never the solution; burying their heads in the sand wouldn't prevent them from being dug up and chopped off. It was better to flap their wings, not necessarily to fly, but at least to be able to slap the invaders when they arrived.
"Now that we've reached this consensus, let's discuss the details. First, while this is a training exercise, we also have ample reason to help the culprits from the neighboring universe who caused this series of events realize the importance of experimental safety. In short, don't hold back; it would be best if we could give them a good beating."
“Of course,” one of the Batmen said, arms crossed. “Ultron scared Barbara in my universe half to death, so of course I’m going to teach them a lesson. As long as no one gets killed, I’ll beat those mad scientists to a pulp.”
The other Batmen chimed in, clearly furious. If any of them had created this thing, it wouldn't have mattered, but it had to come from next door – they were completely innocent victims. If they didn't teach them a lesson, one would come today, another tomorrow, and life would be unbearable.
“The Battleworld also has a responsibility,” Arkham Batman said. “If they hadn’t been so lax in their control, this thing wouldn’t have come to our universe. We can use this as an opportunity to make demands and get those administrators to bail us out.”
“That’s what I think too,” said the main universe Batman. “I’ll apply for it. We’ll go there as a Battle Realm mission, so that we can be resurrected in Battle Realm after we die. One life per person. We’ll fight and then leave, so that the war won’t escalate.”
The Batmen clearly favor this model. Because if death were a real possibility, they might be hesitant to fight and unable to unleash their full potential. Then, during a real invasion, they'd lack the experience to fight tooth and nail, rendering the drills meaningless.
If resurrections were unlimited, the war would escalate rapidly, eventually reaching a boiling point that would be very difficult to stop. Having only one life effectively prevents the situation from spiraling out of control.
“The other world might do the same,” the main universe Batman said. “They have administrators there too, so we shouldn’t have to worry about things like cosmic parameters and ability usage.”
“Let’s discuss strategy,” Blue Bat said, rubbing his hands together. “You should have information on the superheroes from the other world, right? Even if it’s just an exercise, we have to be careful. Let me see how we should fight.”
The main universe's Batman didn't refuse; he sent out all the data and then projected it onto the projector. The Batmen began analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of each superhero one by one.