American Comics: Multiverse of Madness

238. The Origin of Black Canary.

In the tavern at the center of New Babylon City, this was now the liveliest place in the entire city. Most of the spectators who had come from all directions to witness the execution gathered here to chat and drink.

Most of the people who entered were mercenaries from various places. They had found some "business opportunities" in the execution announced by Red Skull. Perhaps this event would be an opportunity for them to make a hefty profit.

As for the others, they were either associates or underlings of Hydra, mostly gang members who ruled the black market around the Helicarrier. They were here to join in on the festivities, giving face to Red Skull.

It's worth noting that Red Skull had been living in the White House for many years and had not personally appeared for quite some time. This made it difficult for those who wanted to meet or collaborate with him to do so.

But this time, Red Skull was personally overseeing the execution of a "superhero" from another world, which presented a good opportunity. Maybe after the execution, during the banquet, they'd have the chance to meet Red Skull face-to-face.

Compared to the scholars who understood some inside information, these people were somewhat short-sighted. They only saw Red Skull but failed to recognize the more important detail—the identity of the prisoner.

A superhero from another world—this information was already well-known. However, in this post-apocalyptic world where civilization had collapsed and people's thoughts had regressed, most did not understand the true significance of this statement.

By the window in the tavern, Kara and Black Canary sat across from each other, slowly sipping their strong drinks. They had been here all day. To avoid detection by Hydra, the group had no choice but to enter New Babylon in batches, reducing the chance of being discovered.

After two days, thanks to their strong stealth experience, only Ashley and Songbird had yet to enter New Babylon.

A layer of mist had formed on the window due to the temperature difference, making the outside world hazy and difficult to see. Black Canary reached out and wiped the glass, clearing a small section of the view.

"The timing should be about right. Why hasn't Ashley come in yet?" Black Canary asked, frowning slightly, rubbing her hands nervously. This was her first operation in this world.

Black Canary wore a long trench coat, with the hem falling to her calves, leaving only her high-heeled boots exposed. She also wore a wide-brimmed fisherman's hat, her golden hair tied back, making her look sharp, almost like a seasoned secret agent.

The reason for her attire wasn't just to avoid unwanted attention but also because the weather was extremely cold. If she had still been wearing her usual skimpy costume and fishnet stockings in this temperature, she would surely be considered crazy.

Compared to Black Canary, Kara was much better off. Despite the cold weather, Kara wore only a jacket over her usual rebellious outfit. To match her style, Black Canary had even helped her apply some dark lipstick.

"Maybe something delayed them. After all, a lot of people are coming into New Babylon during this time, especially the merchants. Every time Hydra inspects their trucks, it takes a long time unless they're willing to offer a 'passing fee.'" Kara took a sip of her drink.

Hearing this, Black Canary looked out at the street again, then turned back and glanced around the noisy tavern. Seeing that no one was paying attention to them, she spoke in a low voice.

"Even so, they shouldn't be this late. We're already fifteen minutes past the agreed time. While Ashley might seem unreliable, I don't think she and Melissa are the type to be so careless with time."

Kara paused and thought about it. That made sense, so she nodded and said, "You're right. Let's wait another five minutes. If they still don't show up, we'll go look for them."

"Alright," Black Canary agreed.

Noticing Black Canary's shifting gaze and her fidgeting hands, Kara sensed that the woman across from her was a little restless.

"Are you nervous?" Kara asked.

"Huh? Am I?"

Black Canary instinctively smiled and denied it, but her slightly panicked expression gave her away. Seeing Kara's smirk, Black Canary couldn't keep up the act anymore.

"Is it that obvious?"

"Very obvious. Your heartbeat could be a symphony. This doesn't match the impression you gave me at first." Kara shook her head slightly, then curiously asked, "Is it because of me?"

"No, of course not because of you. Though I was surprised to find that Superman had a cousin, I've dealt with him before. I understand what it's like to have a Kryptonian around, and because of that, I have a natural sense of trust in you."

"Really? Then I have to thank my cousin for leaving such a good impression. Of course, I won't let you down either."

Kara raised her glass, lightly clinking it with Black Canary's, before continuing. "So, what's making you nervous? In your world, you've fought in countless battles. I can't imagine there's anything here that could make your breathing so erratic."

"Actually, I'm not as brave as you think," Black Canary sighed. "I haven't told you about my last memory before I came here, have I?"

"No, you haven't," Kara said, her expression becoming more serious.

"The fall of Earth happened suddenly. At that time, the heroes of the Justice League were on an expedition. People didn't expect that instead of the triumphant return of the heroes, they'd face an invasion by 'Parademons'."

In Black Canary's mind, the nightmarish scenes of that apocalyptic battlefield flashed before her eyes.

"Parademons are the prisoners captured from different planets by Apokolips. They are transformed into mindless weapons by Apokoliptian technology. Their numbers are endless, and their combat power is terrifying. With Apokoliptian tech, they can even evolve infinitely."

"The Parademons that descended on Earth were far stronger than any invaders we'd encountered before. Their bodies were infused with Kryptonian genes. Each Parademon had combat power comparable to a Kryptonian. Combined with their vast numbers, we… we…"

Black Canary closed her eyes in pain.

"Oh, Oliver..."

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