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Normally, Diana should run to Steve...just call this Steve No. 2 room for the time being to advance the main plot.

Listen to Steve Two talk about the wars and troubles in the outside world today.

The fledgling Diana was very curious about Steve No. 2, who was a bit handsome and considered an outstanding individual among ordinary people when she first saw him.

Even if she had enough knowledge and education, Diana, who was still a warrior at heart, how could she possibly outplay Steve No. 2, who was a spy.

Her curiosity will be aroused, her emotions stirred up, and she will be sold out again and again.

Of course, the main reason is that Diana still has enough hope and concern for human beings.

However, she is here now...

"Why have you come?" Diana's gaze wandered as she spoke. "You seem dangerous. As the island's most powerful warrior—or perhaps the third most—I feel it's my duty to keep an eye on you."

Indeed, whether male or female, faced with Black Superman or Steve No. 2, the choice was clear to most.

"I believed I'd shown enough goodwill, yet you still seem inclined toward conflict," Peter mused rhetorically, noting the Amazons' unwavering vigilance, which Diana had not fully shaken off.

Caught off guard by his directness, Diana hesitated. "I... I didn't mean that," she stammered, her fellow Amazon warriors tense around her.

"Relax. It's alright," Diana reassured her comrades before turning back to Peter. "I was merely curious. Who are you? Your power rivals that of the ancient gods, though they are said to have long passed."

"Passed? Who told you that?" Peter countered calmly.

"My mother, Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons."

"I suppose that's a bedtime story. Even if the world ends, they may not truly perish."

Peter's understanding of DC's intricate plots included the gods of Olympus frequently being declared "dead" in various works, only to later reappear under different pretenses: "departed Earth," "hidden in a divine realm," "the one who died was a decoy," or "a clone," among others.

Diana was momentarily stunned by this perspective, prompting Peter to conclude, "It's time for you to leave."

Frustrated, Diana exited Peter's room in despair. Her choice to approach him had mirrored that of many, driven by a sense of being "different from ordinary people."

Today, Diana had been pushed by an awakening divine power within her body, exceeding the protective limits of her silver bracelets, causing a shockwave whose cause she did not understand.

Hoping to find clues in Peter—a fellow "different" individual—Diana was disappointed by his apparent disinterest.

Meanwhile, the Amazon high council reached a decision. Hippolyta halted the debate between hawks and doves, inquiring about measures against the other man, the one who had decimated the fleet at sea.

This inquiry silenced the senior officials present.

"If he means harm, we will fight," insisted Antiope, the hawkish general. "The Amazon warriors do not retreat."

"No, we must first understand the origin and strength of our adversary," argued the dovish executives, advocating for peace.

Antiope sneered at the doves, accusing them of being weakened by millennia of comfort.

"That's enough," Hippolyta interjected, her head throbbing. "We cannot risk conflict without knowing more. We must escort him off Paradise Island."

Addressing those present, she added, "Their arrival was not accidental. I propose using the Lasso of Truth to hold a duel and select a warrior to accompany them to the world of men, guided by the gods."

Soon, under the watchful eyes of the Amazons, Steve No. 2 was bound by the Lasso of Truth. Overwhelmed by its power, he divulged everything, including secrets he shouldn't have shared—a revelation that clarified much for the Amazons.

It became clear: Ares, the god of war, was causing upheaval once more.

Turning her attention back to Peter, Hippolyta requested, "I'm sorry, but we need you to submit to the Lasso of Truth. We mean no harm, but we must ascertain your intentions."

Peter regarded Hippolyta with a narrowed gaze, causing her unease. She feared his non-cooperation could escalate matters publicly, given Peter's obvious destructive capabilities. Subconsciously, she glanced at Diana—though even Diana was unlikely to match his power.

After a moment's scrutiny, Peter relented. "Of course, no problem."

His compliance eased Hippolyta's anxiety as she applied the Lasso to him.

Beside them, Steve No. 2 watched wide-eyed, baffled by the disparate treatment.

Peter felt the Lasso's divine power probing him, enforcing a compulsion to speak the truth about his thoughts. While he could resist forcefully, destroying the Lasso in the process, he saw no reason to lie.

"I am Black Superman, a traveler from another world," Peter declared.

"Another world?" The response surprised everyone but seemed logical given his sudden appearance and immense strength.

Unbeknownst to them, "another world" meant a universe far removed from Marvel, their closest neighbor.

"What is your purpose here?" Hippolyta inquired further.

"To return home and explore," Peter replied succinctly. "Is that sufficient, madam?"

Satisfied with his answers, Hippolyta withdrew the Lasso of Truth, announcing the next step: a gladiatorial duel to select a warrior to confront Ares in the world of men.

Peter summarized the situation: Earth was embroiled in war, reminiscent of the First World War—uncharted territory from the cinematic versions, where Steve No. 2 was already embroiled in the Second World War in comics.

Contrary to the cinematic narrative, they opted for a duel rather than fleeing into the night, setting the stage for a different turn of events.

Naturally, Diana defied her mother's instructions against participating in the duel. Her sense of justice and inability to witness suffering under Ares compelled her.

Needless to say, the outcome of this duel goes without saying. Even though Hippolyta had secretly told Diana not to participate, Diana still participated bravely in the end and won the championship.

On the one hand, this is because she has a strong sense of justice and cannot sit back and watch people fall under the clutches of Ares and suffer the devastation of war.

On the other hand, Peter's indifference seemed to have the opposite effect, making her want to follow him even more to "find out".

Meanwhile, Hippolyta's reluctance stemmed from the peril of leaving Paradise Island's protective barrier, unsure of their return.

As critics later observed, this setup posed challenges for subsequent developments.

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