Chapter 3485

When in kindergarten or elementary school, math class is very vivid and interesting. Teachers use all kinds of fun examples to explain equations and arrange activities and games to make it easier for children to remember addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

At that time, the classroom atmosphere was always cheerful, as if mathematics were indeed a very interesting subject, becoming happier the more one learned.

However, as one gets a little older, teachers start to just read from the textbook. The fun activities and games disappear, and the method of remembering formulas becomes rote memorization.

And by high school, math class is a scene of gloom and misery. If you called it lifeless, even the Grim Reaper wouldn't be happy.

And in college advanced math classes, the atmosphere seems to become cheerful again, but only the college students who can't calculate the results know that it's because they are laughing at their own incompetence. It profoundly demonstrates how optimistic humans can be when facing despair.

The main reason for this situation is actually that from childhood to adulthood, mathematics is getting harder and harder.

At first, it could be learned in such a cheerful way because addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are the basics of the basics in mathematics. Understanding the laws of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division doesn't require much effort, so naturally, more energy can be spent elsewhere.

But later, as it gets harder and harder, just understanding the basic logic occupies most of one's mental capacity. At this time, anything that distracts one's energy might interrupt thinking, so naturally, the purer, the better.

The relationship between Batman and the Justice League is just like this.

Every time the Justice League holds a meeting, the atmosphere looks good; everyone speaks freely and jokes around.

Even when encountering very critical situations, the atmosphere is active; even if it's not positive, but rather mutual arguing and debating, it is full of passion.

This is like a kindergarten math class. Those excited emotions are like the hopscotch games prepared by kindergarten teachers to calculate equations; it is precisely because the internal logic of single-digit addition and subtraction is too simple that it can be expressed in such a flashy way and still be understood.

However, the Justice League cannot encounter all problems as simple as single-digit addition and subtraction. Yet, every time they can argue out a solution through hopscotch games; why is this?

Of course, it's because when you are happily playing games, there will naturally be a Batman carrying the heavy burden forward for you.

When reading comics, many people have a feeling, which is that the Justice League only holds those flavorless meetings.

With a great enemy at the gates, hold a meeting first. But the main content of the meeting is basically one person proposing an opinion, another person disagreeing, and after arguing, everyone goes off to do their own thing.

Some relatively useful meetings are mostly Batman proposing a method, most people agreeing, and then going to do it.

Even in the best case, everyone thinks actively and speaks enthusiastically, but the proposed plans cannot be said to be leaking from all sides, but they can be said to be full of loopholes, looking like they don't have much possibility of landing.

The performance in the game looks like everyone is trying their best, but after coming out and reviewing, the total damage of everyone combined is not as high as Batman's alone.

The main reason for this situation is that Batman has already learned all the knowledge of higher mathematics in advance, answered all the questions on the test paper except for single-digit addition and subtraction, so what remains are only the simplest equations.

At the Justice League meeting, what is discussed are these simplest equations, which is why it can be so passionate and inspiring.

And the situation in this universe is exactly the opposite. To say that the members and peripheral members in the Justice League are all at the level of mathematicians is, of course, impossible, but the worst at least has a junior high school level, can solve functional equations, and won't only know single-digit addition and subtraction.

And when answering the test, everyone also performs their own duties; those who can calculate calculate, those who can solve geometry problems solve geometry problems, and those who can sprint on big problems sprint on big problems.

And because this level of mathematics has already left the cheerful atmosphere of hopscotch games, everyone's performance is very professional. And in this world, on the road to professionalism, everyone has their own dullness and boredom.

Even for art majors who need emotional thinking the most, when learning the most basic perspective and proportions, they also need a lot of memorization, reasoning, and repeated practice, which is also boring.

So the Justice League meeting in this universe is just like every professional meeting held by the Wayne Group: first report data, then analyze data, then evaluate data, formulate the next business strategy based on data, then analyze the strategy, evaluate the strategy, study the possibility of landing...

No one will be passionate at such a meeting. Everyone is here to work, not to debate. Even if there are objections, they use data to convince the other party. If they stick to their own opinions, then the leader decides.

If Batman had to use one word to evaluate the Justice League of this universe, it would probably be "full of office vibes."

And in Batman's view, this is not a derogatory term; it can even be said to be a heartfelt compliment.

Various problems that appear in superhero teams can be summarized in one sentence—there is a kind of beauty of never having worked a job.

If they went to a serious enterprise to be a cog for two days, many problems would not only be solved easily, but there would be no need for them to appear at all.

Of course, this also belongs to the limitations of comics. It is precisely because there are too many people working in the real world that everyone fantasizes that in the comic world, superheroes can become good partners who sympathize with each other and are close, and can discard the boring rational thinking of daily life and act entirely on a burst of passion.

However, the screenwriter obviously also knows that doing it this way won't get things done. Thus, a loser like Batman appeared who can cover for them no matter when.

Allowing the superheroes of the Justice League to be both passionate and achieve results, satisfying the fans' fantasies.

Batman began to think, is it because this universe lost Batman that everyone chose to be self-reliant; or is it because everyone chose to be self-reliant and didn't need Batman, so there was no Batman.

He thinks it might be both. Batman not being Batman couldn't have only had omens at the moment of the decision. If he himself stopped being Batman, he would definitely have to arrange various things; perhaps the superheroes grew up during this period.

Regardless, the professional level of the Justice League in this universe gave Batman a feeling of having nowhere to land.

After everyone finished reporting and analyzing all the data, Oliver said: "Based on these data, we can see that the other party does not seem to have found a suitable frontal battlefield, and the possibility of a frontal war with us now is minimal."

"On the contrary, they have been planning to open up a battlefield behind enemy lines, not only sending Martians to cause trouble, but also seem to have installed signal interference and phantom weapons on the streets of Metropolis. The spacecraft is also frequently patrolling outside the Earth, leading to multiple abnormal sighting events."

"Therefore, I suggest that the strategy we formulate should not be fully tilted towards a decisive battle on the frontal battlefield, but should first be strictly defensive, maintain our rear bases well, and at the same time carry out investigations at the grassroots level, deepen anti-espionage strategies, and continuously do mass work..."

Oliver said a dozen points in a fragmented way, and finally ended with "I'm done, does anyone have any other opinions?"

Lex took the lead in raising his hand and said: "I'll add two points first. I think we should make better use of the Earth's magical defense network. I heard that the source of this system has already upgraded the latest magical defense network monitoring system, which can monitor energy fluctuations under the defense network. We should send someone to contact them and introduce this technology."

"In addition, we need to add more scientists and technical personnel to fully support Ms. Isley's plant weapon research and development, and then deploy controllable plant weapons in every corner of Metropolis as soon as possible, so that the invading aliens have nowhere to hide."

"I also have one point to add." Arthur suddenly said, "Although there is no evidence, I have a feeling that the other party might attack from the sea."

Before others could ask, Arthur explained it himself: "Metropolis's ground and air defenses are very tight, they can't find a chance to land, and they can't invade by land, so maybe they will try to find a sea area to land and then raid from the seabed. I believe they have such technological level."

"So I apply to transfer troops from Atlantis to surround the coastline of Metropolis as well. Once there is any movement on the seabed, we can discover and intercept it at the first time."

"I have considered this point," Oliver said, "but I am worried that Atlantis does not have enough manpower."

"There is my personal guard in Mercy Harbor, although the number is not large, everyone is elite."

"No, you cannot move the people there." Oliver said, "I require every superhero to take care of their own territory first, ensuring that your home and family have no worries. Otherwise, in case they pull a feint to the east and attack in the west, we will definitely suffer a major blow."

"Maybe we can do this." Harley spun her pen and said, "Metropolis's current air and ground defense forces are excessive, we can spare a part to Mercy Harbor, and then transfer some sea area forces over to achieve a three-party balance."

"Alright, then this matter will be done by you and Arthur." Oliver nodded and said, "Give me a plan before tonight."

"I have something to say." Kara looked left and right, seeming a bit hesitant, but still spoke up.

"What's wrong? Ms. Danvers?"

"Um... you said you found traces of spacecraft fuel in outer space, can you take me to the scene to see? I should be able to identify if it's a Kryptonian spacecraft."

Hal's eyes lit up slightly, and he said: "You can identify it?"

"Yes, I told you before. When Krypton was destroyed, I already had memories; the Kryptonian super-brain makes our memory very good. I have seen many traces of Kryptonian spacecraft exhaust flames and fuel combustion residue, and I should be able to distinguish them."

"Then Hal, you take Ms. Danvers for a trip. Remember to ensure her safety. If you encounter an attack, don't try to be brave, run into the magical defense network."

Hal gave him an OK gesture.

"We still need some manpower to deal with that Martian." Oliver continued to speak, "There are two plans now, I think they can be carried out simultaneously. Lex, you contact the KGB and ask them if they have any traces of Martian Manhunter J'onn J'onzz; if he can take action, that would be even better."

"Barry, from now on, you patrol Metropolis without interruption. As long as you find traces of the Martian, use your special Speed Force to catch him. But don't run around with people, be sure to call for support at the first time."

Barry nodded vigorously.

"Alright, today's meeting ends here. If the other party has any movement, we will discuss the next response strategy. Meeting adjourned."

Everyone began to pack up the documents spread out on the table. And the two pairs of Batman and Superman sitting on both sides looked at each other, their expressions were all "Not brother, that's it?"

"Then what are you worried about? That he'll brainwash the whole world into being heterosexual and ruin your date?"

(End of chapter)