American comics: Play as Kizaru and get off work in three seconds

It felt like someone shoved a strange book into my hands and told me it was my history.

Diana sat to the side, her arms wrapped around her knees, her gaze gentle: "Clark, the truth about your identity will not change who you are."

You are the son of Martha and Jonathan, a child of this farm, and a friend of ours.

Krypton's past is only a part of you, but it cannot define your future.

Clark turned to look at her, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Thank you, Diana."

You always manage to say things that put people at ease.

Qin Yang grinned and patted Clark on the shoulder: "Listen to how good Diana is at talking."

Seriously, Clark, now that you know so much about Krypton, aren't you going to consider using it for something? Like, accelerating Earth's technological development? Krypton's technology is hundreds of years more advanced than Earth's.

Clark shook his head, his tone calm but firm: "I am not a scientist, Qin Yang."

All I want to do is protect this world and the people I love.

Let others research those complex technologies.

Qin Yang shrugged and said half-jokingly, "Alright, only you could be so low-key as a savior."

Mentioning "savior"

Clark's eyes darkened slightly. After a moment of silence, he said in a low voice, "What happened today... Lex, the Kryptonite weapon, and that monster... it's all because I failed to protect this city."

Qin Yang frowned, his tone becoming serious: "Clark, don't take the blame upon yourself."

Lex's death wasn't your fault, nor was it the Destroyer's doing.

He paused, looking directly at Clark, "It's my hand."

Clark turned his head sharply, his eyes filled with shock: "You? Qin Yang, you... killed Lex?"

Qin Yang nodded, his tone calm: "He ambushed me with a kryptonite weapon, almost wiping out my entire army and yours."

I had no choice, Clark.

He's too dangerous; keeping him around will only cause more people to suffer.

Clark fell silent, his brow furrowed, a flicker of pain in his eyes.

Diana spoke softly, trying to ease the tension: "Clark, Qin Yang is doing this to protect all of us."

Lex's ambition has spiraled out of control; he's even created monsters like the Destroyer.

Clark took a deep breath, nodded, and said in a low voice, "I know... I just... I've always hoped to solve problems in other ways, instead of... killing."

Qin Yang drew the kryptonite longsword from his waist, its green light shimmering faintly in the night.

He handed the sword to Clark, his tone serious: "This sword is for you."

"You're a Kryptonian, this thing poses the biggest threat to you. Having it ensures no one uses it against you."

Clark looked at the longsword, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, and finally shook his head: "No, Qin Yang, you keep it."

He paused, then looked at Qin Yang with a determined gaze. "I need someone to stand behind me and make sure the Kryptonians don't threaten this world, even if... it requires doing things I can't do myself."

Qin Yang was taken aback for a moment, then understood what Clark meant.

He sheathed his longsword, nodded, and said solemnly, "Okay, I understand."

"You get the savior's halo; I'll be the one hiding behind it."

Diana chuckled, breaking the heavy atmosphere: "You two, one wants to be the hero, and the other wants to be the shadow, you're a match made in heaven."

Clark smiled too, a relaxed smile on his face for the first time: "Partner? Sounds good."

Qin Yang, what are your plans now? Lex is dead, but his corporation still exists, and the Kryptonite weapons won't just disappear into thin air.

Qin Yang stood up, brushed the grass clippings off his clothes, and looked into the distance: "Next, we need to destroy the kryptonite meteorites in the town. We can't let them fall into the hands of bad guys again."

Then, I need to check with LexCorp to see how many more Kryptonite weapons are hidden away.

Diana stood up and said firmly, "I'll go with you."

Lex's plot wasn't completely over; Fura Or and Zod were still lurking in the shadows, watching intently.

Clark stood up as well, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, a fighting spirit igniting in his eyes: "Then let's act together."

Zod's plan, the Codex of Life, and those Kryptonians... We can't let them succeed.

Qin Yang grinned and held out his hand: "Okay, deal."

"Savior, goddess, and me, their shadow—the three of us will take them down!"

Diana smiled and took his hand, and Clark also reached out his hand; the three hands clasped tightly together.

Under the moonlight, the three figures appeared exceptionally resolute, as if they could face any storm ahead side by side.

In the distance, Martha stood at the door of the wooden house, quietly watching this scene, a look of gratified smile flashing in her eyes.

She whispered, "Clark, my child...you've found a good friend."

The night breeze rustled through the cornfields, and the lights of Kent Farm remained warm in the darkness.

As night fell, the streets of the small town were sparsely lit, with only a few streetlights swaying in the breeze in the distance, casting dappled shadows.

Qin Yang pushed open the wooden door of James's house. The hinges creaked slightly, and the air inside carried the fresh scent of wooden furniture, mixed with the fragrance of grass drifting in from outside the window.

He took off his dusty black jacket and tossed it onto the sofa. His gaze swept across the empty living room, and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Is Uncle not here?"

Qin Yang muttered to himself as he walked to the dining table, where a note lay, its handwriting messy yet clear.

He picked up the note and read, "'I'm on duty all night tonight. Take care of your own dinner. Don't go hungry.'"

—James.

"Tsk, my uncle's on-call frequency is more frequent than me saving the world."

"Working through the night?"

Diana followed him into the house, the dust off her battle dress already brushed off. Her short sword hung at her waist, and her eyes held a hint of curiosity. "Are you humans always this busy with your work?"

“Not everyone, my uncle is an exception.”

Qin Yang smiled and turned around, his gaze lingering on her spirited face for a moment. "As a sheriff, he felt he had to be responsible for the entire town."

"Alright, Princess, it's just the two of us tonight, so you'll have to take care of dinner yourselves."

"Handle it yourself?"

Diana raised an eyebrow, walked to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator door, and frowned as she looked inside. "A few pieces of bread, a jar of cheese, and... what's this? Something green?"

"Don't move, those are pickled cucumbers!"

Qin Yang quickly went over, closed the refrigerator door, and shook his head with a smile, "Princess, you're not really planning to let us eat bread, are you? With you here tonight, I can't just try to fool you."

"Let's go out and get something good to eat."

"go out?"

Diana paused for a moment, a hint of anticipation flashing in her eyes. "When you humans say 'going out to eat,' do you mean going to a place with lots of people and a lot of noise?"

"almost."

Qin Yang took out a bank card from his pocket and waved it in front of her. "It's from Oliver. There's a lot of money in it, enough for us to have a good meal."

How about we go to the best restaurant in town?

"it is good!"

Diana nodded, a slight smile playing on her lips. "I've never been to a human restaurant before."

Will there be a battle?

"Haha, a fight? Unless you're throwing the waiter's plate like a dart."

Qin Yang chuckled and patted her shoulder. "Let's go, change your clothes. Your battle dress is too conspicuous."

A few minutes later, Diana changed into a simple white shirt and jeans, her hair tied in a ponytail. She looked less like an Amazon warrior and more like a friendly girl next door.

Qin Yang looked at her and whistled, "Princess, you could shoot an advertisement dressed like that."

"Commercials?"

Diana frowned, clearly not understanding. "Is that a weapon?" "Haha, no, it's..."

Qin Yang waved his hand, "Never mind, I'll explain to you later."

Let's go eat!

The two left their house and walked along the town's streets toward the restaurant.

The night breeze was cool, carrying the fragrance of flowers and grass, and a few barks of dogs could be heard in the distance, making the place seem exceptionally peaceful.

Qin Yang occasionally stole glances at Diana and noticed that she was curiously examining the roadside signs and streetlights, her eyes full of interest in this unfamiliar world.

"Qin Yang, your human world... is very interesting."

Diana suddenly spoke, her voice soft, "So many lights, so many sounds, yet so peaceful."

"Yes, the calm is just an appearance."

Qin Yang smiled and glanced at the distant night sky. "We know best how much trouble lies beneath the surface."

Okay, let's not think about that anymore, let's relax tonight.

The restaurant, located in the center of town, is called "Moonlight Bistro".

A wooden sign hangs in front of the door, warm yellow light shines through the windows, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted meat and red wine.

Qin Yang pushed open the door and entered. The bell jingled, and a waiter greeted him warmly, "Two people? This way, please!"

"Both of you."

Qin Yang nodded and led Diana to the window seats.

A white tablecloth covered the table, and the flickering candlelight softened Diana's profile.

After she sat down, she picked up the menu curiously and frowned, saying, "So many words... Is this a battle plan?"

"Haha, pretty much, it's just a battle against the stomach."

Qin Yang smiled and helped her open the menu, pointing to the pictures, "Look, this is steak, and that's pasta. Which one would you like to try?"

"steak."

Diana didn't hesitate: "It looks like food for warriors."

"Okay, steak it is!"

Qin Yang waved to the waiter, "Two steaks, medium-rare, and a bottle of red wine."

After the waiter took down the order and left, Diana's gaze fell on the candlestick on the table. She frowned and said, "The flame is so small, will it even be able to provide light?"

"It's not about lighting, it's about ambiance."

Qin Yang smiled, picked up his wine glass, and swirled it. "Princess, you've never seen a place like this on the Amazon, have you?"

"No."

Diana shook her head, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes. "We had a bonfire party, but that was to celebrate victory, not... romance."

"Atmosphere is about relaxation."

Qin Yang leaned back in his chair, gazing at her gently. "Tonight there are no monsters, no Zod, no Lex, just the two of us. Let's enjoy ourselves."

Diana nodded, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Okay, I'll give it a try."

Dinner was served quickly, the steak sizzling and smelling delicious.

Diana cut off a piece like Qin Yang did, took a bite, and her eyes lit up. "This... tastes much better than bread!"

"Haha, of course."

Qin Yang smiled and raised his glass, "Come, let's toast to our victory and to the peace tonight."

"To victory!"

Diana raised her glass and gently touched it to the glass; the red wine shimmered with an amber light in the candlelight.

She took a small sip, frowned, and said, "It's a bit bitter, but... it's not bad."

"Take your time, Princess, the red wine is a pleasure to savor."

Qin Yang smiled, his gaze lingering on her face, the candlelight making her eyes appear exceptionally bright.

He suddenly felt a warmth in his chest, as if some kind of emotion was quietly growing.

After dinner, the two returned to James's house. It was late at night, the lights inside were soft, and several magazines were scattered on the sofa.

Diana went straight to the sofa as soon as she entered the room, picked up the remote control, and frowned, saying, "Qin Yang, why is this thing different again? Where are the keys you taught me last time?"

"Haha, Uncle got a new remote control."

Qin Yang walked over, sat down next to her, and took the remote control. "Here, I'll teach you."

This is the power button, and this is the channel; just scroll up and down.

Diana pressed a few buttons carefully, and the TV screen lit up, displaying a TV series set against the backdrop of World War I.

In the video, soldiers are fighting fiercely in the trenches amidst a hail of gunfire. Diana watches intently, saying, "These battles... are so real, but their enemies are so stupid."

"stupid?"

Qin Yang chuckled and leaned back on the sofa. "What's wrong with you being stupid?"

"Their general, knowing full well that the enemy was lying in ambush, still ordered his soldiers to charge in and die."

Diana frowned, her tone tinged with disdain, "If it were me, I would send scouts to explore first, and then suppress them with arrows."

"Haha, Princess, this is an Amazonian tactic."

Qin Yang shook his head with a smile, "This is just a TV series. The director has to make the villains a bit stupid, otherwise how can the story unfold?"

"story?"

Diana turned her head, a hint of doubt in her eyes, "These aren't real?"

"of course not."

Qin Yang patiently explained, "This is an act by actors, it's fake, just for everyone's entertainment."

"But you enjoy watching war scenes?"

"Ah."

Diana nodded, her gaze returning to the screen. "These battles remind me of training on Amazon."

but……"

Qin Yang's heart was also racing. His hand slid to her waist, and with a gentle pull, the two of them drew closer.

Just then, the ground suddenly shook, and a deep rumble came from it, as if the earth was roaring.

The streetlights outside the window swayed, and the cup on the table slipped and shattered.

"what?!"

Diana shoved Qin Yang away abruptly, stood up alertly, and grabbed her short sword. "An enemy?"

"Not the enemy!"

Qin Yang also stood up, frowning as he looked out the window. "Earthquake? When did this town have an earthquake?"

The ground shook again, the furniture inside the house wobbled, the TV screen flickered a few times, and the signal was lost.

Qin Yang pulled Diana back and said in a deep voice, "Princess, don't panic, it might be a coincidence."

Let's go outside and take a look.

The two quickly got dressed and rushed out of the house.

The streets of the town were already crowded with residents, dressed in pajamas, their faces filled with panic.

In the distance, sirens blared as James's patrol car approached from the street corner.

"Qin Yang! Diana!"

James jumped out of the car, his face grave. "Are you all alright? We just got a call about a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, the epicenter is near this town!" (End of Chapter)