A Grand Filial Piety in the Courtyard

Chapter 67 A Grand Filial Piety in the Courtyard

After some interrogation, Shen You roughly understood the situation.

According to Astra, they detected certain unique signal frequencies on Earth two weeks ago. These signals possessed encryption technology that was extremely difficult to crack even for Kryptonian technology, and only one person in Krypton's database had ever used similar technology.

Brainiac.

The prisoners in Rozburg had indeed considered taking Earth, and Astra and her husband Norn also thought that conquering the planet and transforming it into a new Krypton was a good option.

However, after detecting this fleeting signal fluctuation, they made a new decision without hesitation.

Sorry to bother you, I can't beat you, goodbye.

The Kryptonians' fear of Brainiac is deeply ingrained in their minds. The Kryptonian civilization, in its heyday, was powerless against this enemy, and now, with only a handful of survivors, it has no chance of confronting him.

Even so, Krypton was, after all, a super civilization that had fought against Brainiac before. Although the outcome was a crushing defeat, they still learned from that defeat.

Especially generals like Astra, who personally experienced that battle, were at least familiar with some of Brainiac's usual tricks and technological methods. They might even have developed some new anti-Brainiac technology after that battle.

After discussing with the old wizard, Shen You decided to temporarily build a Red Sun Detention Center underground and imprison Astra there.

The red sun and magical reinforcements created a double cage for the Kryptonian, and the Power Word spell ensured she would reveal everything she knew. If Brainiac were to come, Shen You hoped to prepare as many contingency plans as possible beforehand, setting up a trap for the figure-collecting maniac to fall into.

During that time, Kara also came down to see her long-lost aunt once.

Kara burst into tears and rushed to Astra through the glass, crying, "Auntie!"

Astra's eyes welled up with tears as she saw her long-lost family: "You've grown so much, my little princess."

"Auntie, you haven't changed at all."

Astra lowered her voice: "Listen, your uncle is waiting for us in space. Let me out, and we'll go together."

Unexpectedly, Kara blinked her beautiful big eyes and said, "Shen You locked you up here, so it must be your fault. Auntie, you'd better stay here and not leave."

Astra: "?"

She suddenly doubted whether she had heard correctly.

My only remaining family member in the world, my little niece whom I've raised since she was a baby, is actually telling me to stay obediently in a cage for some unknown man from who-knows-where?

What kind of grand mourning ceremony is this?

"You don't understand, Kara," Astra said patiently. "Earth is a primitive place, and it's dangerous. That man is dangerous too; you have to get away from him as soon as possible."

"No. Mr. Shen is a good person; you're the one in danger."

Kara pouted and shook her little head like a rattle drum.

Astra: "??"

"Mom always said that the Phantom Zone is where the worst and most irredeemable villains in Kryptonian history are locked up. Aunt, since you were locked up there, it must be your fault."

But it's okay, Shen You is a great person. If you listen to him obediently, he will definitely help you turn over a new leaf and start anew!

That's all for now, I'm going to be late for school, I have to go! I'll come see you again when I have time!

Astra: "???"

She watched helplessly as Kara picked up her little schoolbag and dashed out, her mouth agape, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Ah this

Kara had only been gone for half a minute when Shen You came down with his arms crossed.

He glanced at Astra, whose face was gloomy behind the glass; the latter's expression looked particularly eerie under the red sun.

"Bad mood?"

Astra rolled her eyes at him and gave a heavy snort.

"I will do everything in my power to help you deal with Brainiac, and I will tell you everything I know," she said coldly. "But don't get me wrong. That doesn't mean I'm submitting to you, or to this planet."

This is my personal revenge against Brainiac.

She paused, then added.

"And for Kara."

"I believe that," Shen You nodded.

Although Astra is a ruthless villain who doesn't care about genocide, her familial affection for Kara is genuine. In the original work, even though Kara repeatedly ruined their plans and captured their people, Astra always insisted, despite her husband's objections, that Kara not be harmed.

"After Brainiac's first invasion of Krypton, Kryptonian scholars did devise some measures in case he ever returned."

Astra hesitated for a moment.

"But that requires extremely advanced technology and top-tier Kryptonian scientists. I have the research data, but we lack the experts."

"Don't worry, I'm quite professional in this area," Shen You smiled. "Just give me the data and methods, and I'll handle the implementation."

Astra glanced at him.

She didn't trust Earth's technology, but after their previous encounter, she knew clearly that the person before her couldn't be from Earth. However, she could sense that this being was from a considerably advanced civilization, whose technological foundation might not be inferior to that of Krypton at its peak.

"Alright," Astra sighed, "it seems I have no other choice."

"I'm going out!"

With a sandwich in her mouth and her new backpack slung over her shoulder, Kara rushed out the door excitedly.

About a week ago, she successfully passed all the tests arranged by Shen You.

The first test was the precision control test of her superpowers. Shen You arranged a series of assessments to ensure that she had mastered her newly awakened superpowers and that they wouldn't go out of control. Kara passed this test smoothly.

Then there's the language aspect. Well, there's not much to say about that. Kara is now not only fluent in everyday spoken English, but she also knows a dozen other languages ​​from various countries and regions, both mainstream and obscure. She could easily become a translator.

Therefore, Kara finally obtained the academic qualification she had always dreamed of.

In just one week, Kara completely fell in love with school. But that was to be expected. With her looks and figure, she received so many love letters in less than a week that they could be used as toilet paper. She could get perfect scores on exams with her eyes closed, and she could easily become the center of attention. Everyone loved her, and teachers and classmates alike adore her.

What teenage girl could refuse such a life?

"So fast?"

The old wizard muttered something as he watched her about to leave with a sandwich in her mouth.

"He didn't even finish breakfast."

"You'll be late!"

Kara dashed out the door, but a moment later, as if she had forgotten something, her little head peeked out from behind the door again.

"Oh right, I almost forgot. I won't be home for dinner tonight!"

"Hmm?" The old wizard raised an eyebrow. "Any activities tonight?"

"Yeah, I made plans with my classmates tonight for a courage contest at a haunted house. I think it's some kind of owl-related ghost story? I forget. Anyway, I'll be back late tonight. Gotta go!"

After saying that, he disappeared behind the door.

The old wizard stroked his large beard in confusion.

owl?

I'm aiming for a release next week; I anticipate a plot climax, and I hope it goes smoothly!

Then, I'll be eagerly following along!

(End of this chapter)