Rebuilding Home

Heisenberg!

The name instantly etched itself into the hearts of countless people.

Even though no one had ever uttered it before.

Even though he had never appeared in any previous era.

But from this moment forward, the era to come would bear his name.

The Era of Heisenberg!

Heisenberg stood with his hands casually tucked into his pants pockets, slowly turning around.

Amid the reverent and adoring gazes of the crowd, he strolled back toward his fortress.

As he passed Clark, he nodded lightly.

"You seem to have something to say. Come with me."

"Yes, Great-Grandfather!"

Clark nodded blankly, then silently followed Heisenberg back into the ship.

Once their figures disappeared, the Kryptonian robots turned in unison and retreated into the fortress.

The ship's doors closed, leaving the people outside unable to see Heisenberg's silhouette. Only the soft blue glow continued to encircle the Kryptonian vessel, silently fulfilling its duty.

Gazing at the unending blue light enveloping the ship and the sunlight flooding every corner of the world, the people deeply realized:

The era has changed!!!

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Inside the Kryptonian ship, with only Heisenberg and Clark remaining, Heisenberg's demeanor relaxed considerably.

He strolled to the control center, where the AI machinery instantly formed a particle chair for him.

As Heisenberg sat down, he pointed at Clark.

Instantly, a slightly smaller chair appeared beside Clark.

"Sit down, kid. I just got home, so I don't have much to offer you."

"No, no, no, we just had dinner, and I'm not much of a drinker anyway."

Clark adjusted his expression and asked Heisenberg seriously,

"Great-Grandfather, about what you did earlier…"

"What about it?"

Heisenberg interrupted, gesturing at the holographic displays surrounding the control panel.

Even inside the ship, the holograms showed every corner of the world outside, projected around Heisenberg.

He pointed to the Metropolis citizens outside, who were screaming, jumping, and hugging each other in frenzy.

"You mean what I showed them?"

Heisenberg smiled at Clark.

"As a returning god, of course I had to announce my return to the world.

Isn't that the tradition?

That's how we've always done it!"

"But…"

Clark hesitated. He had been worried that Heisenberg's public display might have some hidden agenda.

But hearing Heisenberg say this, it seemed… well, true.

Odin and Zeus did similar things in myths, didn't they?

Clark rubbed his forehead in resignation.

"Alright, I misunderstood you, Great-Grandfather. You've been in hibernation too long.

But your actions today will terrify them!"

"Will they?"

Heisenberg's amused gaze fell on Clark, and he gestured again at the projections.

"They seem pretty happy to me."

"But…"

Clark thought, Aren't they all stunned by you?

Once the excitement fades, they'll definitely see you as an enemy!

But after another thought, he decided not to voice this to Heisenberg.

After all, Clark had his own motives.

Though Heisenberg's daylight gift would undoubtedly frighten many, it also showed how much he cared for humanity.

If Clark told Heisenberg about humanity's fear, and if Heisenberg decided to send a great flood instead…

Under Heisenberg's influence, Clark's thoughts gradually shifted…

He planned to introduce more outstanding humans to Heisenberg.

As long as Heisenberg saw the brighter side of humanity before growing disillusioned with modern people's flaws, humanity would be safe. And Heisenberg could become their true protector!

A far stronger protector than himself!

At this thought, Clark glanced around the empty environment.

No, this place is too lonely. I need to make it livelier!

Making Heisenberg fall in love with Earth and humanity had become his most important mission!

Clark's mind raced, and he suddenly said,

"Great-Grandfather, do you plan to keep the ship in Metropolis?"

"Of course!" Heisenberg nodded decisively.

Clark smiled.

"Then why not make it the Justice League's headquarters?"

He eagerly persuaded Heisenberg.

"You just founded the Justice League, and you're its rightful leader.

If the base is here, we can visit you more often.

And it'll make management easier for you!"

Besides, the Justice League members were the epitome of humanity's brightest virtues, weren't they?

Clark was confident that with him around, every future member would embody the best of humanity!

Hearing Clark's words, Heisenberg smiled in satisfaction.

"That's exactly what I was thinking!"

He waved his right hand, and countless particles gathered, forming a miniature version of the Kryptonian ship.

The particle ship split into three parts, and Heisenberg explained,

"I've already planned this. Not just the Justice League, but our returning kin will also live here with me!

The ship covers 440 acres, enough for hundreds to live freely. So, I'll divide it into three sections.

The largest, about 350 acres, will be for our kin.

The middle section, 50 acres, will be my home.

As for the Justice League, aside from the remaining 40 acres of living space, we'll expand underground.

Externally, the ship will serve as the Justice League's emblem and fortress.

A fortress guarded by Kryptonians and their technology should be enough to conceal all our future actions and gains.

What do you think?"

Heisenberg asked, looking at Clark's intrigued expression.

Honestly, hearing that this place would be guarded by countless Kryptonians, Clark was genuinely tempted!

He immediately thought of his mother and Lois, who had just been kidnapped that night!

If they were protected by Kryptonians, no one could harm a single hair on their heads!

Then he could fully dedicate himself to his mission of justice!!!

But just as he thought this, another question struck him.

"Wait, Great-Grandfather, you said our kin will return?

Have you already contacted them?"

"Of course!"

Heisenberg nodded decisively.

"I've issued the highest Kryptonian summons.

Every active Kryptonian ship in the current universe!

Every fully equipped Kryptonian outpost!

Even every functional Kryptonian communicator!

They'll all receive my message and coordinates, and they'll come to me!"

As his words fell, Clark frowned.

"Great-Grandfather, they won't harm Earth, will they?"

"How could they? I'm here."

Heisenberg smiled nonchalantly, his expression easing Clark's worries momentarily.

But Clark had no choice but to let go of his concerns, as the signal had already been sent.

So, he nodded.

"Let's proceed as you planned. If it works out, maybe my family and I can live here too.

With you around, there's no safer place on Earth!"

"Of course. This is my home, the Kryptonians' home, and yours, Kal-El!"

Heisenberg stood up and, seeing Clark's resigned expression, gently ruffled his hair.

"I don't know how you've managed alone all this time.

I don't want to know.

I only know that from now on, you're not alone anymore, kid!"

Heisenberg released his hand, and his right hand shot into the void, instantly summoning a particle-formed list before him.

Glancing at the list, he turned to Clark.

"You don't seem busy, so help me with this.

Take the list and gather materials from Earth. We'll start with what's available.

Who knows what you've done to this ship? It's badly damaged, and I need to repair our home!"

As his words fell, the list in Heisenberg's hand dispersed into particles, floating toward Clark and settling into his hands.

Clark glanced at the list—3,700 types of materials needed, 95% of them metals.

Using his knowledge, Clark estimated that Earth had about 620 of the required materials.

"Great-Grandfather, Earth only has one-sixth of the materials. The rest will have to be found in space!"

"No worries. Gather what you can, and I'll handle the rest."

Heisenberg nodded, then strode lightly out of the control center.

Leading Clark through the corridors to the Genesis Chamber, Heisenberg began dismantling the equipment inside.

"In my plan, many of the ship's functions are unnecessary, especially the Genesis Chamber for creating artificial life.

In my era, I won't allow Krypton to continue its misguided path of creating life!

The materials from these facilities alone will meet about one-tenth of our total needs.

Once our kin return, their vessels will provide more materials. We'll have enough for the renovations!"

Heisenberg directed his heat vision at the incubator in his arms, melting it into liquid metal, which he tossed aside.

Dozens of particle tendrils emerged from the ship's walls, systematically separating the liquid metal.

Watching Heisenberg spring into action, Clark felt a strange excitement.

So this is what it feels like to rebuild your own home?

"Wait for me! Lois and I will go gather materials.

But it might take a while. Some of the rarer metals are expensive, so we'll have to search globally!"

"Alright, take your time."

Heisenberg nodded, and Clark vanished, rushing home and embracing Lois tightly!

Seeing Clark's excited face, Lois was bewildered.

"Darling, you're finally back! What's going on outside? The sky is bright, but there's no sun!!!"

Hearing her question, Clark wrapped his hands around Lois's cheeks, squishing her face playfully.

He pressed his forehead against hers and whispered excitedly,

"That was Great-Grandfather's doing. He is the sun!

But that's not the most important thing. What matters is, I'm no longer alone, darling!!!"