msmithbooks Chapter 1027 Simultaneously playing the role of arsonist and firefighter
Chapter 1027 Simultaneously playing the role of arsonist and firefighter
Chapter 1027 Simultaneously playing the role of arsonist and firefighter
The reality that transcends time has been temporarily frozen.
When the Hand of the Void did this, everyone realized the truth.
He merged his storytelling power with the rules of the DC multiverse, unleashing a revolutionary and unprecedented force.
But the Hand of the Void concealed it well; no one knew what he had commanded Hecate to do, not even Batman Dragon or Perpetua.
If all goes well, as long as the Void Hand can withstand all possible variables in the plan, Hecate should be able to bring him what he wants: the Miracle Machine.
Once this thing is destroyed, the DC multiverse will be defenseless against the Void Hand.
"Oh, so that's all?"
The Hand of the Void heard someone whisper in his ear. He turned his head and saw a ball of dark blue flame flickering beside him.
"You can't even form a physical body, yet you're trying to interfere with the operation of the DC multiverse? Papetua."
The Void Hand said, "Having just been defeated, you really have no intention of remaining silent."
"Strictly speaking, this cannot be considered a failure, Void Hand."
Then the Void Hand heard the other party's reply.
"This is only a temporary postponement of my destined victory, and not even by much, just a short while."
"Oh, really?"
"The Hand of the Void said."
"Come on, you want to devour this multiverse, but is this all you've got?"
Papetua said, "What exactly do you want? I'm not entirely sure, but I imagine it's nothing more than disrupting the DC multiverse's self-protection mechanisms, taking a big bite out of the world I created, and then running away with your tail between your legs as soon as I come down, never engaging in a direct confrontation with me, Batman Dragon, or the others, is that right?"
The Hand of the Void remained silent.
In a way, Papetua was right; he would indeed do that.
Look, it completely swallowed the world, just like a hyena on the African savanna hunting an African cow that weighs several times its own weight.
The Hand of the Void knew that given enough time, he could devour the African bull known as the DC Multiverse, but he was well aware that the approaching lion Papetua and the giant bat would not agree.
Therefore, under such circumstances, he would naturally choose to extract as much benefit as possible from the DC multiverse, and then take it with him when he leaves.
In this respect, Perpetua's interests are actually completely opposite to those of the Void Hand. The Void Hand is well aware that the Void Hand might even try to pursue him in order to reclaim the stolen power from his universe.
"Don't be so narrow-minded. The Hand of the Void only wants to steal what belongs to you—well, that's not hard to understand, and I can accept it. As the de facto master of this multiverse, I can give you a portion of my power, but perhaps we can propose another solution that would be better for both of us."
The Hand of the Void became interested; he wanted to see what the other option Papetua had mentioned was.
"It's very simple. Whether it's your idea or mine, it's all just about dividing and fighting over the existing power. Why don't we broaden our horizons and look at things that deserve our attention?"
"for example?"
"For example, objective facts prove to us that as long as Dr. Manhattan is still in the DC multiverse, he will be Batman's Dragon, a trump card that can be used at any time, a mechanical deus ex machina that is lifted from the sky by a sling and placed in the center of the stage."
"Dr. Manhattan is too powerful. He and his Watchmen universe are able to change the status quo of the DC multiverse simply through their will. Do you really think all of this is a given?"
"I don't understand, are you planning to harm Dr. Manhattan?"
"Yes."
"Stop fooling around, goodbye, you—"
"No, what I mean is—I have a way to make Dr. Manhattan destroy himself—and all of this requires your help."
Papetua said, "If we can destroy Dr. Manhattan, the whole plate will grow bigger, and we can get everything we want at the table."
"Dr. Manhattan's death will nourish the DC multiverse, restoring this ravaged and fragmented world to a powerful new multiverse, where both our world and the energy you seek to seize will increase."
Papetua said in a low voice: Can you imagine such a new situation?
Papetua whispered as much as she could, trying to ignite the Void Hand's greed and use a grander goal to bring them closer, dragging the Void Hand into her plans as well.
She was determined to expel Dr. Manhattan, but the plan had too low a success rate. With the power of the Void Hand, things would be completely different.
But it's clear that the Hand of the Void isn't being foolish enough to back down; he hasn't been pushed to his limit.
A gambler with a backup plan won't go all in. For the Void Hand, seizing a portion of the power of the DC multiverse is already an acceptable outcome. As long as he can achieve it, he won't do anything unnecessary.
so----
"Yes, you're absolutely right—"
The Void Hand said, "But still, no."
He calmly turned his head to face the incarnation of Papetua.
"I will not get involved in any of this."
"Don't you want to ask me just how simple a task I need you to do?"
"Once I ask, then I will participate. It's not a choice for you, me, or anyone else."
Papetua fell silent. She had realized that the Void Hand did not trust her. No matter how much she pleaded, the Void Hand would not participate in Papetua's plan. The benefits she offered were not great enough to make the Void Hand lose his mind and become completely obsessed.
"All right."
The avatar of Papetua sighed softly, flickering in place before quickly fading into darkness.
Admittedly, our DC Multiverse Mother has not given up; she is not one to give up easily.
Under normal circumstances, he would have tried every possible method to get the Hand of the Void involved in his plans, but this time, Papetua did not continue to try.
She vanished from beside the Hand of the Void.
The reason she dared to do that was because her plan did not rely solely on him.
And you see, all of this is part of one person's plan:
The Bat of Mad Laughter.
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