Chapter 104

At the same time, the ring on Hal Jordan's finger, situated in Earth's seaside city, illuminated in green.

However, he was currently shopping with Carol when the ring lit up. Almost subconsciously, he slipped his hand into his pocket.

"What's wrong?" Carol, focused on clothes, noticed his abnormality and asked with concern.

Hal replied casually, "Nothing…"

Despite his response, he remained absent-minded for the rest of their shopping, not hearing Carol call him several times.

Frustrated by the lack of response, Carol finally grew angry. "Don't you want to go shopping with me at all?"

Hal snapped out of his thoughts, quickly waved his hand, and denied any disinterest.

Later in the evening, Carol, wearing high heels, huffed away.

In reality, she could guess what was bothering Hal. The photo of Green Lantern had circulated on the Internet, and here he was, wearing a glowing ring in public. If not for the superhero-themed products released by "Action Comics," people might mistake the ring for a mere accessory.

Hal had long revealed his true identity. Yet, many who had close contact with him suspected his dual life as Green Lantern. People assumed he wouldn't roam the streets wearing an authentic power ring. After all, even hardcore superhero fans felt awkward wearing such items.

But to Carol's surprise, Hal was indeed the real deal.

She could sense that saving the world was on his mind. She wasn't angry about that; she was upset because Hal hadn't confided in her. With more than a decade of friendship and a romantic relationship that had blossomed from childhood, Carol believed their connection deserved honesty.

However, Hal saw it differently. As a superhero, he anticipated facing dangerous criminals. To protect Carol, he chose not to disclose his alter ego, fearing that evildoers might target her to get to Green Lantern.

Hal was unaware of why Carol was suddenly so angry. He hurriedly caught up with her, taking a long time to finally soothe her.

Carol wasn't as angry as he expected, demonstrating her sensibility. "Well, it looks like you have something urgent today. Why don't you take care of it first and then come to me?"

Hal, feeling a bit embarrassed, sent Carol home first, then changed into his uniform and flew towards the Justice Building.

In the Hall of Justice, Dane examined a green light ring he had received from Hal.

Before Hal returned to Earth, he retrieved a lantern ring from Senisto, a recent incident etched in Dane's memory.

Dane believed that, before Hal returned the ring to Oa, he could use this time to study it thoroughly. As a unique energy weapon, the ring held substantial research value.

Dane sensed that the ring As a special energy weapon, many things on it have great research value.

For example, now, Dane faintly feels that this ring can be unfolded, and the volume after unfolding is estimated to be very large.. He contemplated taking the ring to the Rock of Eternity for experimentation but worried about being unable to return it to its original state. Additionally, he had promised to return the ring to Hal after his research, and transforming it into something as large as the moon would be problematic.

Alas~ If only Oa was destroyed, and the creditor was gone, he wouldn't have to worry about someone asking for this ring…

As if Lady Luck heard his wish, the next moment, the ring in front of Dane lit up green.

"This is…" Dane speculated that the frequent green flashes might indicate an alarm signal.

A few minutes later, Hal rushed into the hall.

"Shazam!" Hal's shout caught Dane off guard.

"Oh, that's calling me."

The first time being called a hero felt strange.

"What's wrong, Hal?"

Hal scanned his surroundings, noticing Senisto's ring also glowing, indicating the severity of the situation.

"All Green Lanterns are receiving warnings from the Lantern Ring!"

Dane became serious. "About what?"

Hal hesitated before expressing uncertainty, "The ring's message is vague. There may be significant changes on Oa in the near future."

Dane pressed for details, "Do you have any suspicions or leads?"

Hal, with a troubled expression, responded, "I... It might just be intuition, not necessarily accurate, but it feels compelling."

"I suspect it could be Senisto!"

Dane considered the possibility that Senisto might have acquired the power of the yellow light, leading to a confrontation with Oa.

Should they intervene? Dane pondered.

Hal, observing Dane's contemplation, did not interrupt.

Hal felt conflicted. As a Green Lantern Corps member, he had a duty to fight for Oa. However, thoughts of the coastal city still recovering from disaster and the unfriendly Maltusians on Oa made it challenging for him to willingly aid them.

He couldn't ignore the threshold in his conscience, especially with the ring given to him by Abin Sur. Could he stand by and watch Oa fall without doing anything?

Although he wanted to help, there were concerns. If his instincts were correct, the adversary this time was Senisto, who likely gained new power. Could Hal confront Senisto again?

After analyzing his own behavior on Keruja Star, Hal realized that his actions might have been inappropriate. Senisto had once been his teacher, and the kindness shown to him made Hal hesitant to treat Senisto strictly as a foe.

Dane considered the potential gains from intervening. He had a positive attitude toward helping Oa, citing multiple reasons.

Firstly, if the Senisto Legion invaded Oa, it might be an opportunity for Dane to gain more influence. He believed that he could eliminate Oa if given the chance, and his next step would be to explore the universe. Considering the potential threat to Earth, Dane saw the benefit of shifting the battleground to an alien planet, saving on compensation and reconstruction costs.

Secondly, despite the flaws of the Maltusians on Oa, the existence of the Green Lantern Corps was vital for weaker civilizations in the universe. It served as a crucial deterrent, preventing conflicts from engulfing the entire cosmos.

Lastly, Dane couldn't ignore the potential acquisition of the green light of destruction. If Senisto's actions allowed Dane to take advantage of the situation, why not fish in troubled waters?

First of all, if it is really the Sinistro Legion that invaded Oa Star, it means that his wings are full, and he feels that he can eliminate Oua.

If this really allowed him to do it, his next step would be to enter the universe.

And Hal, as the person who has deflated him, there is a considerable possibility that the earth will be regarded as the next target.

Since they are all to fight, of course, it is best to put the battlefield on an alien planet, anyway, he doesn't care how many aliens die.

This also saves an additional amount of compensation and reconstruction costs.

Secondly, although the little blue people of Oua Star are not a good thing, there is one thing to say, the existence of the Green Lantern Corps is still very important for most weak civilizations in the universe.

If nothing else, let's say that Darkseid of the Apokolips, if it weren't for the agreement with the Green Lantern Legion, the war would have burned throughout the universe.

Although it's not bad now…

But there is one more power that can restrain this dark lord.

Finally, and not least, Senistö's destruction of Oasa Star was directed towards the inheritance of the green light of destruction.

I'm afraid that if you don't even have to snatch the central energy battery and the ion shark together, how can it be done?

Boss Dai hasn't thought about such a beautiful thing, you want to do it in Senisto?

You're thinking about fart eating!

That shark is the fish that I put on someone to keep in this pond in Oa, can I let you catch it?

Moreover, Oa's wave of disasters, even if it can be overcome, it will be a half-crippled ending.

The manifestation of Lady Luck seemed to align with Dane's thoughts.

Hal's uncertainty and concerns persisted, creating a complex situation.