Allen's mind had cleared; after all, this time Allen didn't have his resistance to abnormal states low, and the effects of alcohol weren't so potent.
However, the real reason for his lucidity was a bad feeling; during his drunken state, his scalp tingled like never before. It was just for a moment, but he felt he had to leave this world, and if he didn't, he could die.
Allen pushed all of that behind his mind and focused on the Parademons. 'A lamentable state, monsters that were once entire civilizations.'
Allen's Domain Expansion didn't stop because of his doubts and formed. One might think it's about using two domains simultaneously, but it's not that simple.
Both domains were activated together, synchronizing; independent characteristics were shared and combined to magnify the final result.
A curtain that seemed to steal the color from the world swept across the sky, reaching every existing Parademon. This was achieved by taking advantage of Sukuna's domain characteristic of not being isolated in a different space.
[Host...]
"I'm fine..."
At the same time, each flying monster was paralyzed by the effect of Unlimited Void; just at that moment, they were attacked by Cleave and Dismantle precisely, turning them into mincemeat instantly.
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– This may be a form of salvation; one should never disregard the mercy of death.
– What ends up staining the soul is not blood but regret...
Aizen – Interesting, he used that thing called magic to create a copy of his soul...
TheEmperor – I can see a shadow working as an alter ego of profane energy.
Gilgamesh – It would have been easier to create a spell to replicate the Domain Expansion twice...
Rick – Don't talk nonsense, pretty boy; Allen has been using magic for days; do you think he could do that *Burp*
PercyJ – It's incredible how he divides the characteristics of each Domain and mixes them, magnifying their effects... what madness.
MCdragon – How the *** can you understand what he did?!
Tony – Because unlike you, we think...
Diana–Allen mentioned earlier that the strength of his "innocence" was a kind of connection; I didn't think he would find a way to use that in his theoretical abilities.
Aizen – A smart kid, huh...
Normally people could only be left speechless for not being able to understand what geniuses achieve, but in the Chat, some people can perfectly understand what Allen did and explain it to others.
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Allen doesn't want to be a hypocrite, saying that, he doesn't want to kill monsters would be ridiculous given the situation. Each of those things lost their minds a long time ago; they were just shells of what they once were.
But just as Allen had forged his resolution and will, Clown Crown didn't stand still and mixed its energy with Allen's Domain Expansion Resonance.
Clown Crown has been doing this for a long time, making it quite clear that he doesn't want Allen to dirty his hands with blood; however, Allen himself doesn't consider that necessary. Regardless of who delivers the final blow, it's by his hand and his actions that these Parademons die.
There's no way to protect him from the responsibility of taking lives, and he doesn't want them to. In doing so, Allen appears to be too weak to accept reality.
"Thanks, Clown Crown..." Allen realized his innocent actions and sighed, then turned to Barry and looked him up and down, noticing his armor. "Tell me what happened, Barry..."
Barry was amazed beyond words by Allen's power; then his eyes met Allen's, and for no apparent reason, he spoke of everything that had happened.
Steppenwolf's invasion happened, and in this world, they couldn't stop Darkseid, he obtained the Anti-Life Equation, and the first thing he did was turn the earth into this, dying world.
"The Anti-Life Equation."
Allen remembered what the Anti-Life Equation was, and the spectators he knew began explaining to others what it was.
It all began a long time ago, at the origins of Darkseid. It's well known that he killed and absorbed the power of the gods of his ancient world, gaining divinity.
This caused a conflict with his brother, and Darkseid's ancient world was split into two: Apokolips and Neo Genesis, which his brother rules.
In Neo Genesis, the equation of life was found, which is said to explain the origin of life and give it meaning. It's based on love, compassion, and hope; in short, it's free will.
With that in mind, one day Darkseid thought that if there's an equation of life, there must be an equation of anti-life.
He became obsessed with finding it because he knew that with his power, it would be very difficult to dominate the universe, but with the Anti-Life Equation, he would immediately obtain complete and absolute control over every existing being in the universe, with the only condition being that he must say it in the presence of the person and entity he wishes to dominate.
Allen listened in silence as Darkseid destroyed the world and controlled what was left, how he killed everyone who stood in his way, with his new slave Superman, he planned to dominate, destroy, and make the universe in his image, not only that, he even plans to conquer more universes.
Allen knew the consequence of Darkseid obtaining the equation; he knew that the monster had no mercy in his heart.
...
"I see..." said Allen without showing his thoughts.
As Flash finished speaking, he felt relieved of a great burden for no reason.
Barry looked at the young man in front of him with confusion. "Come to think of it, I don't know your name... but do you know who I am?"
"I'm Allen, and..."
"I am the great Lobo!!" Lobo interrupted.
"Red..." Allen said annoyed as he extended his hand towards Lobo.
Lobo went flying as he was hit by Allen's power. Flash stood there looking dumbfounded, not knowing how to react to Allen's actions.
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Gwen–Allen, you should go back and think about what to do!
Natasha – You're not thinking of fighting Darkseid, are you?!
MJ – Allen is dangerous; we don't know if you could be affected by the Anti-Life Equation!
Maria Hill – Don't do it!
Felicia – I don't want you to take risks; you won't be any less of a man if you retreat.
Ruby – I support you unconditionally! That's what I usually say... but I just realized I can't watch you do this, I'm sorry... please come back.
Hestia – ... it's very cruel, no world deserves something like this, but it's not your responsibility... I don't want you to die.
Artemis – Hestia... it's not cowardly to run away, Allen!
Athena – You can come back in the future, you showed us you can still be stronger; the day will come when you can oppose a Darkseid even with the Anti-Life Equation.
Rogue – ... I know what it feels like to run away, and it's the most unpleasant feeling possible, but please don't do anything stupid!
Aphrodite – Don't do anything silly I can't live without you!!.
Nikky – No!!
Diana – Allen... as a warrior, I support you, and I'll fight by your side if you allow me, but as your... I wish you would come back... you're starting your journey!... don't throw it away!
Artemis (Bana Migdall) – I'm ready to follow you to Tartarus if necessary!!
Hippolyta – I'm with my daughter, we owe you more than you can imagine; just let us be with you, and we'll accompany you to the end.
Antiope – My sword is yours... but I'd like you to think carefully about what you're going to do.
They were right, in this universe, the Anti-Life Equation is as dangerous a weapon as the Infinity Stones. It's not as simple as mind control or brainwashing; falling under the equation makes you a puppet without a soul or heart... there's no difference in being dead.
Allen knew how this universe ends, like in the Snyder Cut. Superman appears to have consciousness but he's not there anymore; in the end, he even kills Batman and simply ends the nightmare.
Allen knew the harsh reality of DC, having so many different versions of the same world, you have to learn and accept that not all endings are happy, this universe, like other DC universes, is doomed.
Allen understands the girls' concern. He understands that the Anti-Life Equation might affect him, and if that's the case, he'll become a puppet without consciousness. That means giving Darkseid access to his system and all that implies.
Of course, this is just an assumption. Perhaps the equation won't affect him because he's not from this universe, or perhaps his system can prevent them from controlling him. But it's a gamble... a big one. And Allen has loved ones waiting for him. The last thing he wants is to condemn them through his recklessness.
Allen gritted his teeth, listening to the voices of his spectators and loved ones. He decided to leave...
Allen looked at Flash seriously. "I hope you understand... I can't bet everything on a world that isn't mine. However, there's something I can do for you..."
Barry remained silent but nodded in understanding.
Everyone knew, despite Allen's serious and unchanging look, everyone knew because they had known him enough to know how unpleasant it was for him to say that. His own words must have felt like knives cutting his throat.
Many apologized in their hearts to Allen, especially the women who had asked him to come back because they had just hurt him.
Allen, for his part, wouldn't blame them because it's his decision in the end. Not all endings are happy.
...
Barry contacted Bruce with Allen, and it felt strange for Allen to talk to two different Bruces in such a short time.
The tone of voice was different, but Allen could recognize that way of speaking from Bruce, although, unlike the one he knew, this one felt like a ghost of what he was, like a man who forced himself to live even when he had already given up.
"I'll take care of your Superman..."
There was no explanation of who Allen was to Bruce, no complex words or philosophical phrases, it was just a simple declaration from a stranger.
Batman stopped his motorcycle. There was no reason, no guarantee, no data, no information, no evidence to support Allen's capability.
Batman would never trust such an empty declaration from a stranger, yet as static intermittently sounded on the transmitter, Bruce smiled, something he hadn't done in a long time. He smiled with a great deal of melancholy and then peace.
"Thank you..."
...
Allen threw the radio to Barry.
"Hey, are you going to let me fight too? I'm interested in seeing how strong this Superman is, hahaha!"
Allen smiled at Lobo's words. Despite being an arrogant, vulgar, treacherous, and bad person, he has a certain amount of honor that Allen can barely stand.
"All right, you go first..."
Allen joked but immediately opened a door behind Lobo and punched him back to his universe, but on a planet far from Earth.
"You treacherous rat!... I like you, kid, hahaha!!"
...
After a comical moment, Barry took away the soldiers who were still alive and left. Allen looked at the brown, opaque sky in silence, waiting.
"I'm sorry I won't be able to keep an eye on the Chat from now on..." he said as his last words to the spectators.
...
From the sun emerged the incandescent figure of Superman, containing immense power, a power that he would normally refuse to accept due to his fear.
Superman looked at the Earth with his enhanced vision, scanning the entire surface and noticing some activity where there shouldn't be any.
"Aren't you tired, Bruce?... I think it's time to end this... for Darkseid..."
Superman accelerated toward Earth, and in less than an instant, he was there. His red eyes flashed with an artificial and emotionless gaze.
...
On Earth, Allen remained silent. The wind avoided him as his eyes remained unmoving, but suddenly Allen looked up at the sky.
"It's here..."
This was being witnessed by his world and by people from other worlds.
The people who thought this was a spectacle remained silent, Allen's haters remained silent, and the unbelieving people remained silent. No one disrespected this.
The sky, filled with clouds of dust, opened up and cleared, and from nowhere appeared a figure suspended in the sky.
Chills...
Fear...
The purest and greatest terror. People knew Superman, people knew what he was capable of, and people thought they understood, but the man in the sky was not hope, not a hero, not even a person. He was just a machine, a weapon, the greatest and most perfect machine for destruction and killing.
This is what Darkseid turned the once-greatest hero into...
...
"Who are you?" Superman asked with a tone devoid of emotion. "No, forget it, I overheard your conversation with Bruce... do you want to stop me?"
"As I suspected... you're not there anymore, right, Clark?" Allen only needed a glance to confirm his suspicions; Allen's eyes sharpened.
"System, power up all my abilities with fragments!"
"How many?"
"All of them!"
A high-density glow enveloped Allen; it was like a shining liquid that covered him for a moment. As Allen emerged from the glow, Crown Clown changed from having a white appearance to shining brightly. His power had increased; this happened with each power or ability that Allen possessed, including the new ones he had just assigned by increasing his capacity to store power.
...
Superman didn't ask any more questions; he simply leaned forward. For a moment, the space around him distorted as if an object with enormous mass appeared out of nowhere.
Superman disappeared, creating a vacuum behind him and leaving a crater in the ground the size of a city.
Allen lost consciousness for a moment, and when he realized it, he had already traversed the planet and was in space with Clark holding him by the neck.
Chunks of rock the size of cities were torn from the earth as Allen was hit by Superman, but luckily there were no people to kill, or countless people would have died.
Allen used blue to control inertia and red to push Superman away. Allen's arm was broken, and blood was coming from his mouth, which should be impossible because he was using Limitless. Perhaps it wasn't so far-fetched; Allen knew that Superman was capable of hitting reality and the very existence of the multiverse, but the Superman capable of doing that was Prime...
Allen shook his head; there's no need to think about anything, just fight!
Allen no longer worried about consciousness; he couldn't afford that luxury.
Allen gathered his hands together, and a red and blue flash appeared for a moment, then a blast of purple powered by ki illuminated space, resembling a beam of energy. It swallowed Superman.
The beam traveled through space at the speed of light until it collided with the moon and destroyed a chunk of it.
"Who are you?" Clark asked, appearing next to Allen.
It was so fast that Allen only realized it when he had him by his side; Allen squinted his eyes and tried to defend himself, but Clark was faster, and Allen's blood sprayed into space.
Allen teleported and stared at Clark intently.
The spectators were horrified; Allen had shown immense and destructive power; he had blown up the moon, but Superman was unharmed, and Allen had a huge gash on his shoulder.
The difference was clear and overwhelming...
Allen didn't need to see the Chat to know the comments and reactions of everyone he couldn't afford to show weakness.
"They say that when... you're a child, you admire superheroes, and when you're an adult, you understand villains..." Allen said out of nowhere as he was observed by Superman. "We must accept that in the real world, villains exist but superheroes don't. But even so, sometimes one wishes they were real."
"..."
"I already knew... you're truly strong, Clark!! But... so am I!!" Allen opened the three Iridescent chests he had stored, all at once.
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