The Retired

"So let me get this straight, you're a person from another universe mistakenly summoned by Thor to fight a war but instead was left alone in a forest, a forest that neither gods or demons dared to go for a thousand years?" Karen ask.

The two just currently woke up from sleep after having an intense workout last night and Karen decided it was time to ask about his origin.

"Well, not technically a forest more like a separate dimension that connects to that realm but still gives an illusion that it's part of it" Alex responded.

Karen rolls her eyes and continue to press questions "and you meet a mystical panther that grants you the power of?"

Alex nodded and replied "Panther-like physiology and sharp senses as well as predatory instincts"

Karen's one of her eyebrow and said "and you can regenerate wounds fast and has increase durability?"

Alex shook his head and said "Not fast but instant and the durability-part is a bit of complicated to explain on how it correlates to a panther but I'm completely impervious to weapon except enchanted ones"

"Huh" Karen sat up and turned to him "I still don't know how you found out about me and I'm still miffed about it" she said while pouting.

Alex laugh and replied "it's just a combination of foreknowledge coupled with Lex Luthor's tech to detect kryptonian" he then sat up and snuggled the still pouting woman "don't worry though every file's and mentions about the tech have been erased by yours truly besides It would be very bad considering Lex Luthor's hard on for Superman."

"Yeah, I will not be surprise if Lex Luthor created a clone/son using his and Kal-el's DNA" Karen giggled and savored the feeling of being snuggled.

The two remained silent for a while before Karen ask "shower s.e.x?"

"Shower s.e.x" Alex replied as a grin spread across his face.

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"In a shocking turn of events, Billionaire Lex Luthor was recently caught conspiring with known criminal elements before being stop by the Justice League, Mercy Graves his secretary and the now holder of Luthor corp refrained from commenting in what happened to her former boss but Billionaire Alexander, second largest share holder of Luthor corp has this to say "I'm currently in contact with Ms. Graves to determine the future of the company.

It is expected that the company will hire a new CEO or Mr. Alexander's company will try to bring the company into fold if Mercy Graves chooses to relinquish control of the company. We at CMM think this is much favorable to the company as Luthor was the driving force of the Luthor corp and his arrest delivered a critical blow to the company's image as well as value but if SENTRI is able to rope in the company then it would prevent the company from failing.

On other news....."

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"So why build all this?" Karen ask as she observe SS Brynhildr and SS Eir being loaded with provisions. "And I must say, you did a good job designing the ship and....are those runes?"

Alex smiled and gaze at the ship and replied "the invasion showed how vulnerable humans are from extraterrestrial threats and by building a capable fleet, I'm hoping that it will atleast deter others from doing the same." He then turn to Karen and said "I know I might be preaching war but we both know the invasion was only the beginning and something will come that even the Justice League won't be able to stop atleast with this, it'll give Earth a few leeways"

Karen frowned, she couldn't really refute his claim as she knew there are monsters out there that can kill a kryptonian; Darkseid, Briniac and other Aliens who would just love to conquer Earth.

Karen shook her head as she thought how her race would also do the same if not for them becoming Isolationist.

Seeing that Karen look uncomfortable Alex decided to change topic and said "The runes you see in the sh.i.p.s hull are part of a ward scheme that supports the ship's integrity, as well as a heat sink for the stealth system."

Karen then use her vision and she couldn't help but gasp as she can't see the inside of the ship.

Alex smirk and said "just so you know, it's not lead but a part of the ward which also supplement the kinetic shielding of the ship."

"This ship is almost as advance as Kryptonian sh.i.p.s" Karen gave a wry smile and added "I can't help but be impressed that you bridge the gap by combining magic and technology."

Alex just shrugged and replied "meh....like Skye said, I was cheating"

"But still this is amazing" Karen and Alex continue, their tour of the facility until it was time to go back to Earth.

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"Soon....I shall...be...free!"

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Alex frowned as he felt a strange but at the same time familiar aura.

His frown deepens as he watch the dark clouds on the horizon.