Homelander: New Legacy

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Fighting an all-out Superman—what kind of experience was it?

Roger could only say it wasn't pleasant. Not because he couldn't win; by now, his raw strength was on par with Superman's.

The issue was that they couldn't truly go all out. With the destructive power both of them wielded, a full-scale battle would almost certainly turn Metropolis into another disaster zone.

To minimize collateral damage, Roger did his best to keep the fight contained within Superman Plaza.

Of course, if Roger were fighting alone, it would have been difficult to restrain Superman.

Fortunately, he wasn't alone.

The Justice League was by his side.

The moment Roger collided with Superman, the other members of the Justice League leaped into action.

Wonder Woman, Diana, reacted first. As the team's most experienced combatant, Diana instantly pulled out her Lasso of Truth and flung it toward Superman.

However, with Roger blocking the way, Diana's lasso couldn't reach Superman directly. That's where Roger came in.

Seeing the lasso flying his way, Roger quickly caught it and looped it around one of Superman's arms.

Superman, though unaware of the lasso's abilities, instinctively dodged Roger's grip and unleashed a blast of heat vision, aiming past Roger toward Diana.

Diana prepared to dodge, but behind her were a group of policemen who had rushed to the scene. If she evaded, those civilians would be the ones hurt.

Thankfully, Cyborg arrived in time. He stepped in front of Diana, transforming his arm into a shield that absorbed Superman's heat vision.

At the same time, Aquaman charged at Superman, taking advantage of the moment when Superman was grappling with Roger to grab his other arm.

With Superman temporarily restrained, Roger seized the opportunity to wrap the Lasso of Truth securely around Superman's arm.

"Jean!" Roger shouted, signaling her.

Jean Grey took a deep breath, flew behind Superman, and placed her hands on his head. Closing her eyes, she pushed her telepathic powers to their limits.

Simultaneously, Diana activated the lasso's power, compelling Superman to remember his true identity.

For a brief moment, everyone in Superman Plaza seemed frozen in place, standing as still as statues amid the shattered ruins.

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Meanwhile, on the other side of Metropolis:

"Seriously? You brought me here, and nothing's even happening."

Thor hovered at the site of the earlier explosion, looking at the nervous researchers and the military soldiers aiming their weapons at him. He muttered in frustration.

Roger had sent Thor to investigate, but Thor had expected some action.

Instead, all he found were bewildered civilians—researchers, to be precise—and armed guards who seemed to have mistaken him for a threat.

If not for Thor holding back, they likely would've already opened fire.

"Calm down, everyone. I'm here to help… probably." Thor raised his hands in a gesture of peace, flashing what he thought was a friendly smile.

Before he could say more, a beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, landing in the middle of the area with a loud Boom.

The impact sent shockwaves rippling outward, scattering the gathered researchers and sending civilians scrambling for cover.

"…"

Thor fell silent, his earlier complaints suddenly feeling ironic.

"Just my luck," he muttered. "Say nothing's wrong, and something shows up to slap me in the face."

From the beam of light emerged a tall, armored alien wielding a massive axe.

The alien, Steppenwolf, scanned the area with piercing eyes before striding toward a car.

The car's roof bore the mark of something heavy having landed on it, but seeing it empty, Steppenwolf let out a guttural roar of frustration.

Noticing the alien preparing to leave, Thor stepped forward, calling out, "Hey, buddy! Looking for something? Maybe I can help."

"Hm?"

Steppenwolf turned his gaze toward Thor, narrowing his eyes as he noticed the axe in Thor's hand. His voice carried a hint of battlelust.

"Who are you?"

"Me? I'm Thor, the God of Thunder. But names aren't important—"

"You're right. Names are unimportant."

Steppenwolf interrupted, studying Thor carefully before leaping toward a distant building.

If the Mother Box wasn't here, fighting Thor could wait. His primary mission was to retrieve the Mother Box.

Normally, Steppenwolf's quick retreat would've left Thor scrambling to pursue, giving the alien enough time to secure the Mother Box.

But Steppenwolf overlooked one thing—Thor wasn't alone.

As the alien leaped away, Thor smirked, adjusting his grip on his Stormbreaker axe.

"Well, that's not exactly fair," he said to himself, before adding, "But—"

Before he could finish, a Purple Portal suddenly appeared in Steppenwolf's path.

Caught off guard, Steppenwolf plunged headfirst into the portal. On the other side, Thor stood waiting, Stormbreaker poised and crackling with lightning.

"—Teamwork is part of the game!"

Thor swung Stormbreaker with all his might, slamming it into Steppenwolf's armored torso.

Boom!

The alien was sent flying, his body carving a perfect arc through the air before crashing into an empty armored vehicle.

Nearby, Clarice nodded at Thor and quickly opened another portal beneath his feet.

The new portal deposited Thor above Steppenwolf, giving him the perfect angle for a follow-up attack. With a crackling thunderclap, Thor brought Stormbreaker down once more.

By now, Steppenwolf had realized he wasn't dealing with just one opponent. But before he could react, Thor's strike hit its mark.

Crash!

Steppenwolf roared in pain as the axe broke through his shoulder armor, cutting deep into the bone. In retaliation, he swung his own weapon at Thor.

Thor, however, didn't linger. Retrieving Stormbreaker, he leapt backward into another portal Clarice had opened, landing safely out of reach.

"Great teamwork!" Thor called out, giving Clarice a thumbs-up.

Initially, Thor had doubts about bringing a kid like Clarice along. Her young age made him uneasy about her joining the team.

But her flawless use of portals had changed his mind. Despite her youth, Clarice's abilities made her an invaluable teammate, earning Thor's praise.

"She's like an S-tier Support Character in a game," Thor mused. "I've never fought so smoothly before."

Meanwhile, Steppenwolf seethed. He realized the true threat wasn't Thor, but the portal-wielding girl coordinating their attacks.

Ignoring his injuries, he charged toward Clarice, his heavy footsteps echoing ominously.

Seeing Steppenwolf's intent, Clarice quickly opened a portal behind herself and escaped to a nearby field.

At the same time, she opened another portal beneath Thor, transporting him back above Steppenwolf.

"Get lost!" Steppenwolf roared, swinging his axe upward. This time, he met Thor head-on.

Clang!

Their weapons clashed, sending shockwaves rippling outward. The impact caused the ground beneath them to collapse, dropping Steppenwolf into an underground parking garage.

Thor, propelled upward by the recoil, didn't relent. Channeling his lightning, he sent a massive thunderbolt crashing down into the debris, scattering rubble and exposing Steppenwolf once more.

As Steppenwolf struggled to rise, Thor hurled Stormbreaker at him, its lightning-infused edge slicing through the air.

Realizing he couldn't block the weapon, Steppenwolf smashed a nearby support pillar, causing part of the ceiling to collapse.

Using the chaos as cover, Steppenwolf retreated into the shadows of the garage, disappearing from sight.

Thor recalled Stormbreaker and landed near Clarice, his instincts warning him of danger. "Hey, kid, stay back!" he shouted.

Clarice quickly created another portal and teleported herself high into the sky, narrowly avoiding Steppenwolf, who emerged from the ground where she had been moments earlier.

Steppenwolf used Clarice's still-open portal to leap into a position far above her, aiming to intercept her escape.

But Clarice reacted swiftly, opening yet another portal to teleport Steppenwolf even further away.

Thor caught Clarice mid-air, landing safely on the ground.

"That was close!" Clarice said, still shaken.

Thor, however, showed no concern. He unceremoniously set her down and said, "He's not coming for you."

"What do you mean?" Clarice asked, confused.

"His target is the lab!" Thor said grimly, watching as Steppenwolf sprinted toward the facility in the distance.

Clarice realized with shock that Steppenwolf's earlier attack had only been a feint.

His true goal was the Mother Box, and now he was already inside the lab.

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