What's wrong with Superman's brother wanting to be Homelander?

Chapter 57: Red Kryptonite and Gotham

Kent Farm.

After dinner.

Lucas was not in a hurry to train his body.

As he peered through his bedroom window at Clark, who was fiddling with the Bushnell telescope from 1960 on the second floor of the warehouse, he pondered how he could legitimately travel to Gotham.

After all, he wasn't sure how long he would stay on this trip.

Deterring the Maroni gang wasn't complicated; the trouble lay in the subsequent funding.

If you need to stay overnight in Gotham, it's best to find a suitable excuse.

Otherwise, Martha and Jonathan would definitely be worried.

Of course, if possible, Lucas would also like to see Bruce's "superpowers".

After much thought, Lucas realized there was someone who could help him.

That was Walter.

The other party has served as the head coach of Smallwell High School's football team for over 30 years, and includes Jonathan, who was once his student. He is one of the most senior faculty members at the school.

With the other party's intervention, I can go to Gotham with a completely legal reason.

Having made up his mind, Lucas summoned the Black Gate and entered the Abyss World.

The giant green kryptonite that had just been harvested was piled up not far away, shimmering with an emerald glow. Countless dark particles covered its surface, decomposing the essence of the kryptonite while quietly undergoing evolution and transformation.

In addition, on the other side, there was a piece of kryptonite the size of a fingernail floating.

Unlike green kryptonite,

This kryptonite is bright red all over, looking like congealed blood, with a crimson luster flowing on its surface.

Red Kryptonite.

This is the biggest unexpected gain from today's underground adventure.

Unlike green kryptonite, red kryptonite has the effect of amplifying the dark side of human nature.

For Superman, once he comes into contact with red kryptonite, he will be freed from all moral and social constraints, becoming selfish, indulgent, rebellious, and impulsive.

The difference in their functions leads to the difference in the energy composition of red kryptonite and green kryptonite.

Lucas could clearly sense that the shadow particles that were breaking down the red kryptonite were more excited and active, as if they were on drugs.

Fortunately, due to the special nature of shadow particles, any side effects can be quickly overcome or adapted to.

In just a short while.

Lucas discovered that some particles had already shown a faint red glow on their surfaces.

[Psychic power enhanced.]

At the same time, with the help of the hive consciousness, Lucas sensed the fluctuations emanating from these mutated particles.

Green kryptonite can increase the durability of armor.

Red kryptonite can enhance the user's psychic power.

The two different colors of kryptonite gave Shadow Particles two different enhancement paths.

"Speed ​​up the decomposition process and complete the evolution as quickly as possible."

Lucas immediately issued a concise command to the group of shadow particles surrounding the red kryptonite.

He then stretched his limbs and began his daily training in the abyss world.

Compared to outside, it's obviously more convenient inside, and there's absolutely no one to bother you.

Lucas has designated the Abyss World as his personal gym.

The next day.

Smallwell High School.

Lucas found Walter, who was lashing out at the players.

Upon seeing Lucas approach, Walter's fury vanished instantly.

"What is it, Lucas? What do you need me for?"

The man, who always wore sportswear, forced a smile, his attitude completely different from his earlier furious outburst.

It's simply because Lucas is so outstanding.

During his decades-long tenure as the football coach at Smallville High School, he couldn't find a single student who could compare to Lucas.

Whether it's explosiveness, stamina, or tactical positioning and ball-receiving skills, they are all impeccable, and they learn very quickly, almost instantly grasping the concepts, and sometimes even applying them to other situations.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that the other player was too young, Walter would have liked to give Lucas a real professional-level match, so that those idiotic teams would open their eyes and see how they select talent.

Sometimes he really wanted to complain about those outdated institutions that had such strict age restrictions.

When Walter asked him a question, Lucas directly stated his purpose.

"You want to spend a few days in Gotham?" Walter frowned. "What are you going there for? That place is a mixed bag, unlike Metropolis."

"There are some personal issues," Lucas casually offered as an excuse.

Walter glanced at him, his doubts suddenly vanishing. He reached out and patted Lucas's arm, then burst into laughter:

"Did you meet a girl you like over there? Gotham may be a chaotic city, but it's also a place where romance can easily blossom."

He paced back and forth a few steps. "Perfect timing. Tomorrow, the high school football team will be playing a professional game against a team from Gotham. The game will be held in Midtown Gotham and will last for three days. You'll be going with them. I'll explain this to Jonathan."

"Thank you, Coach," Lucas said gratefully.

"By the way, Lucas, I'll take you to see something; I'm sure you'll love it."

As if remembering something, Walter suddenly spoke.

Lucas was initially a little confused, but he soon found out what the good stuff Walter was talking about was.

Use kryptonite to take a sauna!

"These green stones are warmer and more relaxing than those junk volcanic rocks. Just sitting here for half an hour will make you feel incredibly comfortable all over."

As Walter spoke, he walked into the pine sauna near the training ground, saying with relish.

Lucas shifted his gaze from the green kryptonite, his brow furrowing slightly.

No wonder we've been seeing Walter so often lately; it turns out he's been taking too much.

He thought for a moment and said, "Coach, if possible, it's best not to use stones of this color. These green stones look scary."

With the aid of Divine Observation, Lucas clearly saw some green smoke slowly entering Walter's body through the pores on his skin.

Walter shook his head dismissively. "It's just a bunch of ordinary stones. Okay, if you don't like it, that's fine. Just remember to come find me tomorrow morning."

After saying that, he ignored Lucas, put on a special sauna scarf, and calmly sat down inside.

That day, Lucas used his telepathic abilities to tell Slade that he was planning to leave for Gotham the next day.

Without saying a word, the other party rushed back to Gotham overnight to make preparations in advance.

...

At dinner time.

Martha looked at Lucas with a worried expression:

"Coach Arnold just called and said he wants to take you to Gotham to watch a three-day professional football tournament?"

"Yes, Mom, I've already agreed to the coach."

"Won't it be dangerous? I heard that the city isn't very safe, and it's so far from home... What if you get sick?" Martha held Lucas's hand.

"Lucas is as strong as an ox, and he's never been sick since he was a child," Jonathan comforted him.

Martha rolled her eyes at Jonathan and scolded, "It's all your fault for agreeing so readily."

Jonathan gave a wry smile:

"Coach Walter promises to take good care of Lucas, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity if he really wants to become a professional football player."

Martha, we've promised the children we'd take this path, so we need to learn to let go sometimes.