Chapter 116 (edited)

In fact, what Hal said was correct. Once the Green Lantern ring selects someone as a Green Lantern, it doesn't easily sever the bond.

The reason for this anomaly was due to a loophole when Hal was first chosen.

At that moment, or even now on Earth, at least three individuals possessed incredibly strong willpower: Superman Clark, Supergirl Kara, and Batman Bruce.

Their willpower was undoubtedly as strong as Hal's—if not stronger. Even if Clark's mind hadn't fully matured at the time, what about Kara? What about Bruce?

None of them were chosen, but Hal was. Perhaps it was because Hal was the closest to the ring at the time?

When the Green Lantern ring encountered Kara, however, it hesitated and almost immediately abandoned Hal to switch to Kara. But Kara refused outright. She didn't care for the Green Lantern ring; the color alone was enough for her to dismiss it.

Yet, despite her refusal, another Green Lantern ring arrived from beyond the stars, seemingly destined for her. No matter how much she ignored it, the ring emitted a faint green glow and hovered beside her, as if attached to her presence.

Even when Kara accompanied Hal to his home, the ring followed. And though she wouldn't wear it, the ring appeared determined to stay with her for life.

Hal, returning from the refrigerator, brought out a beer for himself and a soft drink for Kara.

"I want a beer too," Kara demanded unapologetically.

Hal was secretly relieved. He had no shortage of beer in his home—his fridge was practically stocked full of it.

Switching the drink for a beer, Hal returned to Kara, his gaze drifting toward the persistent ring. "You should probably just wear it," he suggested. "Otherwise, it'll keep attracting attention."

Even the ring seemed to nod in agreement.

Kara casually popped the beer cap off with one hand, took a big swig, and then frowned. "Why? Is it really that great? I don't think so."

She truly disliked the Green Lantern ring. The idea of needing to recharge its power during a battle seemed impractical and inefficient. She trusted her own abilities far more.

But Kara's focus soon shifted to a more pressing matter. "By the way," she began, "I noticed something strange about that big-headed guy. It felt like he was connected to some kind of alien creature."

She tapped her chin thoughtfully before adding, "He wasn't using his own power—it was borrowed. And whatever that thing is, it's heading toward Earth. If it gets here, the whole planet could be in serious trouble."

She paused, her eyes lighting up mischievously. "By the way, is it an octopus? Can it be eaten?"

Hal's expression turned incredulous. "Eaten? I don't think so. It's incredibly dangerous," he explained, shaking his head. "I've learned about it during my time with the Green Lantern Corps. It's called a Parallax Entity."

Kara leaned forward, interested. "I believe you," she said. "To be honest, I'm not even from Earth—I'm Kryptonian."

Hal's mouth dropped open in shock.

Kara decided to reveal the truth to him because Hal, as a Green Lantern, was familiar with the existence of extraterrestrial life. He had traveled to Oa, the Green Lanterns' base, and seen countless aliens during his time with the Corps.

For Kara, her Kryptonian heritage wasn't something to be ashamed of. She had kept it a secret primarily to protect her family and because Clark wasn't ready to reveal himself yet. But she trusted Hal to keep her secret.

Once Hal managed to process the revelation, he began explaining what he knew about the Parallax Entity.

The creature, he said, was not a normal lifeform but an embodiment of fear itself. It represented one of the core emotional spectrums, the opposite of the willpower associated with the Green Lantern Corps.

The Parallax Entity had been imprisoned by Abin Sur, Hal's predecessor, but had escaped following his death. Now, drawn by the fear of a densely populated planet, it was making its way toward Earth.

"The Earth," Hal concluded, "is facing a massive crisis."

Kara sighed and pulled out her phone to make a call. "Boss," she said after Perry picked up, "I'm going to save the world again."

Still half-asleep, Perry mumbled, "Just don't forget to bring back pictures," before hanging up.

He was used to this by now.

"So," Kara said, setting the phone down and leaning against the table, "what's the plan? What are we doing?"

Hal hesitated. "I don't think we need to do anything yet," he said slowly. "The Green Lantern Corps is vast—there are plenty of others who can handle it. It's not necessarily our problem."

Kara stared at him, her expression hard. "If you really didn't care, you wouldn't know so much about it. Hal, the Earth is your home. And it's my second home."

She stepped closer, her voice firm. "I won't let anyone destroy it. And I don't think you will either."

Hal sighed, conceding the point. "You're right," he admitted. "We need to take the initiative."