"Pfft!"
The red wine sprayed from Albella's mouth.
She initially squinted her eyes, thinking some romantic scene was about to unfold, and pondered joining in if Deathstroke and the Female Hero were going to get intimate here.
Isn't that how movies play out? Men and women undertaking dangerous tasks first need some 'deep communication'...
But unexpectedly, the romantic scene instantly turned into a horror flick.
Deathstroke smiled as he knocked Diana unconscious in his arms. Where's the promised affection? Give back my emotions!
Looking at Deathstroke now, there's not a hint of a smile on his face, only the calmness of calculating.
Previously, during the various contests in the Hall of Justice with Diana, he thoroughly grasped the intel on the Female Hero.
How much force she can withstand, her reaction speed, the time needed to recover her stamina.
Such information was all etched in his mind, and now the strength with which he tapped her on the back of the head was just right.
"Good heavens, are you possessed by Medusa?" Bo Bo drew his weapon, warily watching Deathstroke, then cautiously eyed the two Witches.
It's a trap, he's been duped into the Witches' den!
Albella frantically gestured at him, "I know nothing, don't look at me like that, or I'll turn you white-haired."
Circe immediately surrendered, she was beside Diana just now, and when the frying pan appeared in Deathstroke's hand, she truly realized then.
She invoked a Transformation Magic instantly, but the man before her was entirely immune, as he had already been prepared.
And being approached by a strong warrior like Deathstroke, she had no choice but to surrender.
"This has nothing to do with betraying the Witch, Bo Bo, put away your Night Blade." Su Ming gently placed Diana in a chair, the Godslayer reverted to its scimitar form, "It's a relic of the Master of the Dark Night; you wouldn't want to clash it against Divine Metal."
Bo Bo doubtfully put away his weapon but distanced himself from Su Ming, as if prepared to flee at any indication of trouble.
Su Ming rolled his eyes, there's ocean outside, where do you plan to run?
Swimming from Aiyu Island to the nearest Greece might mean hundreds of nautical miles; you're a Gorilla, not a sea monkey.
"I objected to Diana's plan and didn't have time to fight her to persuade, so I took the fastest measures." Su Ming handed Diana over to Albella; the Female Mage held the Female Warrior, straining visibly, "Send her to Hell, give her to Mackenzie for protection personally, don't let her wake up. With the Justice League plus you, it's ample weight."
"Then how do you plan to deal with Hecate; she's clearly gone mad, already preparing to take over all Witchcraft."
Albella understood, Deathstroke must have accepted a task somewhere, tasked with protecting Diana, only thus could he be this attentive.
"There's a concept but still needs validation; if you still plan to ask for money, don't question my orders." Su Ming flicked out a cigarette, clenching it between his lips, signaling Albella to execute the order, simultaneously beckoning Circe and Bo Bo back to sit.
"Alright, you're the boss, you have the final word." Albella sighed, chanting an incantation directly, a Hellfire consuming her and Diana's images.
Circe showed an apologetic look, the flame just now burnt one of her chairs, which was made of rare wood.
Su Ming didn't even glance at her, taking out his phone instead, placing it by his ear without dialing.
"Did you hear all that?"
The receiver was silent, as if Su Ming were talking to himself, but he offered no explanation, merely holding the phone and smoking quietly.
After several seconds, a low voice came from the other side.
"Yes, I heard everything. Your tactics are flawless, but Diana will despise you."
"Ha, that's a problem for later; if the Hecate issue isn't resolved, everyone awaits Luthor's ruthless hand." Su Ming tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, "His agents, the fish and the cat, sneaked something from the seafloor; it appears to be a kind of Super Magic Potion."
Batman remained silent for a considerable time: "I'll cooperate, so let's follow your plan."
Albella, who just returned, and Circe, who was eating snacks on the side, both were perplexed, only Detective Gorilla watching Deathstroke's finger tapping on the table appeared pensive.
Su Ming wouldn't bother with formalities with Batman; terms like thank you or goodbye aren't in Batman's vocabulary. He wouldn't say it to others, nor expect others to say it to him.
He put away his phone, looking at the cave entrance, "Let's continue dining; shortly, new reinforcements will arrive."
"Justice League's teleportation device? But isn't the Watchtower damaged?" Bo Bo eased somewhat, especially since Batman agreed with Deathstroke's methods.
He's willing to trust Batman.
Su Ming used a communal clip to place a piece of honey-glazed roast meat on his plate, cutting into small pieces and savored them, "The Moon exploded, but the Watchtower didn't; as long as Superman lifts it slightly, teleportation can be accomplished."
"Whom did you call? Swamp Monster?"
Albella joined in the eating too, feeling good; she seemed welcomed in Hell, Mackenzie took in Diana without much questioning and arranged her in his chambers.
"Swamp Monster doesn't require teleportation technology; as long as there's a blade of grass on this island, he can use the Green of All Things to move instantly." Su Ming gave her a disapproving look, seemingly considering her intellect offline, "Since Hecate took an interest in the Amazon Princess as a bearer of the Engraving, then today I shall give her an Amazon Princess..."
Before finishing a piece of roast meat, a beam of white light shot down from the sky into the cave entrance, the glow gradually dissipating, a vigorous-looking woman strode into the cavern.
With black wavy hair, a red off-shoulder battle armor, a blue battle skirt, carrying the Amazon Divine Shield and Fire God's Sword.
"Diana?" Bo Bo squinted, but isn't Diana asleep in Hell?
Could it be Batman sent the 'Mud Face'? Making a slob of mud pose as Diana is somewhat revolting, man.
"Doo doo!"
Though the newcomer looked quite a bit like Diana, her demeanor was more modern; hearing Gorilla's words, she smiled and crossed her arms before her in an X sign, indicating Bo Bo's wrong guess while mimicking a prompt sound.
"It's Donna." Circe recognized the new woman, showing a bittersweet smile.
Donna Troy, Diana's sister, a humanoid weapon crafted by the Titan Gods, sculpted from clay similar to Diana, was meant as a weapon against Diana.
They purposely abandoned her near Paradise Island in her childhood to be found by the Amazon Queen, so that when she grew up, she'd envy Diana and seize her throne.
The idea was ambitious, but reality proved stark.
Donna not only didn't envy Diana, but deeply admired her older sister.
Seeing Diana constantly leave Paradise Island to maintain global peace, living freely, made her scoff at island monarchy.
Outside lies delicious food, fun, and the other gender; what's on Paradise Island?
Therefore, upon coming of age, she left the island too to become a Superhero, calling herself the Magical Girl to demonstrate youth against Diana's Wonder Woman.
She entirely broke free from the Titan Gods' control, ran off with the divine artifacts and powers they bestowed, directly embracing Olympus, even obtained a divine title like Diana, becoming the Goddess of Destiny.
Her leadership was comparable to Diana's, organized and founded the Teen Titans, and having enrolled in a reputable university and a photography club, she possessed a lively nature.
"Ah, Donna who?" She shook her head, adopted a serious demeanor, imitating Diana, "I'm Wonder Woman, Vice Chairwoman of the Justice League; where's our opponent? I'm ready to confront her!"
Alright, she's now ninety percent like Diana, Su Ming is confident in deceiving Hecate.
The real Diana is concealed in Hell, residing in Lucifer's palace—undetectable. And Donna bears no Engraving and faces no control risk; her combat prowess is nothing short—a perfect bait.
If Hecate seeks the 'Wonder Woman' to probe where her Engraving went, it directly leads into Su Ming's trap, assured victory when combining Su Ming and Albella's strengths.
The insane all have their agendas, and an agenda is an insane person's vulnerability; Deathstroke will seize the opportunity.