Homelander: New Legacy

[180] : Everything Going Smoothly

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Roger slowly released Superman's hand.

The other members of the Justice League, who had been holding Superman down, also let go. Only Diana's lasso and Jean's hands still remained on Superman, guiding him.

Jean used her psychic powers to help Superman recall his identity, while Diana's Lasso of Truth forced him to confront his memories.

So far, everything was proceeding smoothly.

"Black Superman," a voice greeted.

Batman, who had run over from another area, finally joined the group. He looked at Roger standing among the others and nodded in greeting.

Roger glanced at him and remarked, "Looks like you've had an easy time."

Roger knew exactly why Batman had shown up at this moment, but that didn't stop him from throwing some sarcasm his way. Roger still bore some lingering grudges from past experiences, and in simple terms, he was still sulking.

Batman picked up on the subtle jab in Roger's tone but chose not to respond. Compared to Roger's sarcasm, he was more pleased that Roger and Jean had shown up.

It meant his plans to assemble a team were progressing well.

Of course, just as Roger suspected, Batman had dossiers on everyone, including Roger and Jean. But as long as he didn't disclose this, no one would ever know.

"How's it going?" Batman asked, looking at Superman who was in the process of regaining his memory.

Roger replied, "Shouldn't be an issue now, though over there..."

Roger glanced in the direction of the lab. Moments ago, he had seen Steppenwolf teleport there using Apokoliptian technology. However, since Roger had been focused on restraining Superman, he hadn't been able to respond in time.

Now, heading over might be too late, as Roger noticed a portal had already opened.

"Roger, that guy took one of the boxes and ran," Thor said as he appeared, dragging an African-American scientist wearing glasses behind him.

"Dad!" Cyborg rushed forward to meet the scientist, clearly concerned.

Roger observed the scene and commented, "Well, if he's escaped, he's escaped. This... Mr. Stone, should be able to help us track Steppenwolf."

Though Steppenwolf had managed to flee, the involvement of Thor and Clarice had changed the situation significantly. At least Silas Stone, who should have died in the original timeline, was still alive.

That was already a positive outcome.

Hearing Roger's words, Silas Stone quickly caught on to the situation. He turned to Clarice and asked, "Miss, can you reopen the portal to the lab?"

"Of course."

Although she wasn't entirely sure what Silas intended, Clarice obligingly reopened a portal leading to the spaceship lab.

"Did you leave something behind?" she asked curiously.

"No, but this gentleman reminded me—I do have a way to track the Mother Box. But I need to return to the lab," Silas explained as he rushed into the portal.

Cyborg followed closely behind, clearly concerned for his father despite being unaware of how close he had come to losing him.

Roger, of course, knew where the Mother Box was—inside Chernobyl, or its equivalent in this world. The location was steeped in radiation, which made it an ideal hideout for Steppenwolf.