As Long as You Can Beat Me

If it were in the past, Russell would never have dared to use this method to placate Diana, especially when she was genuinely angry.

But things were different now.

Now, he possessed Kryptonian Heritage.

Even though he had just awakened his Kryptonian Heritage and hadn't even basked in a second of sunlight, it didn't hinder him from immediately using the abilities it granted.

Even without sun exposure, Kryptonian Heritage was still an incredibly powerful lineage.

Because he had only flown for a few minutes while returning to the apartment, Russell's flying skills were far from proficient.

When he flew out of the living room with Diana in his arms, he nearly crashed into the massive floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.

Fortunately, he had previous experience flying in Endosymbiotic Battle Armor, and he managed to adjust his flying posture just in time, avoiding a collision with the balcony door.

In just a few seconds, Russell had carried Diana to an altitude of over a kilometer.

"You've gained Kara's Kryptonian physiology?" Diana asked softly, her slender arms wrapped around Russell's neck.

"Yeah, I awakened it just half an hour ago!" Russell replied with a smile as he looked at Diana's flawless and perfect face.

Although Diana hadn't explicitly said the words "I forgive you," just by looking at her expression and tone, Russell knew that her anger had dissipated.

If she were still angry, she wouldn't speak to him in such a gentle tone. Instead, she would use that cold, emotionless, calm voice of hers.

"Just because of that, you forgot to come home for dinner tonight?" Diana continued to ask.

"Yeah!" Russell certainly wouldn't tell Diana that he only remembered he had to go home for dinner tonight after receiving the system's message. He might be a bit scummy, but he wasn't stupid.

"In consideration of the fact that you awakened a new power, I'll forgive you this time," Diana's voice rang out again.

However, before Russell could even breathe a sigh of relief, Diana continued, "Now that you've gained Kara's Kryptonian physiology, what do you plan to do next?"

Um...

Russell's brain began to spin wildly, and his survival instincts were instantly elevated to the highest level.

"You tell me how to handle it, and I'll do it!" Russell threw the question back at Diana.

In this situation, that was all he could do. If he were to make the decision himself, no matter what he chose, it might make Diana, who had just forgiven him, angry again.

With an alluring look, Diana glanced at him and loosened her left hand, which was around Russell's neck, then grabbed his restless right hand.

"So, Mr. Bradley, how do you plan to let me handle it?" Diana threw the question back at Russell.

Russell had some ideas, and she wasn't about to be easily fooled.

"Um... How about we continue with our current arrangement?" Russell suggested boldly but honestly.

As soon as he said that, Diana rolled her eyes at him.

Then, she gently pushed herself away from Russell's embrace and suspended herself in mid-air using her own abilities.

"Russell Bradley, you've been getting bolder lately!" Diana said with a serious expression as she looked at Russell.

Although her expression was serious now, Russell, who had lived with Diana for several years, could tell that Diana wasn't as upset as she appeared. If she were genuinely unhappy or dissatisfied, she wouldn't be talking to him like this.

Without waiting for Russell to answer, her stern expression disappeared.

"I'm not an unreasonable woman. Kara has just had an intimate relationship with you, and it would be too cruel to both you and Kara to abandon her now."

"I'll give you a chance. As long as you can beat me, I'll agree to your suggestion from earlier!"

In the end, Diana conceded. She had mentally prepared herself for Russell and Kara's temporary relationship. Despite Russell's sometimes lazy behavior, she knew he wouldn't easily abandon someone he cared about. Diana understood Russell's personality and character well.

"This is your idea, so don't get angry or regret it after you lose!" Russell said with a smile.

"Wait until you win, Mr. Bradley!" Diana smiled back, looking at Russell like a queen.

Justice League Headquarters.

Open-air training ground.

Russell and Diana had no intention of fighting anywhere else; they went straight to the Justice League Headquarters.

After landing in the training ground, Russell was about to ask Diana if she wanted to put on her armor when the armor, along with her Sword and other equipment that had been stored in the apartment's closet, flew to Diana.

As the equipment arrived, Diana's body radiated a golden light.

Although the golden light wasn't blinding, it completely enveloped Diana.

The light only lasted for a brief one or two seconds.

When the radiant golden light faded away like sunlight, Diana had transformed entirely.

Her modern clothes had completely disappeared, replaced by the armor that provided exceptional defense and showcased Diana's alluring figure.

She wore a close-fitting skirted armor, high boots, the Sword of Athena, the Lasso of Truth, her protective silver bracelets, her magical shield, and her tiara adorned with stars.

Diana seemed to perform magic, as in the blink of an eye, she had changed her attire.

Even though Russell had seen Diana in her fully armored appearance before, he couldn't help but involuntarily swallow as he gazed at her. Diana's Wonder Woman costume was indeed captivating!

After Diana finished changing into her armor, Russell took a deep breath.

Then, he raised his right hand arrogantly and beckoned to Diana, indicating that she should take the initiative and attack.

Although he had never beaten Diana in a real fight before, now, with his Kryptonian Heritage, he saw a glimmer of hope for victory.

Superhuman physiology, Endosymbiotic Battle Armor, Serum, and now Kryptonian Heritage...

If he couldn't win against Diana with all of this, then he would have to continue living his life as a freeloader, even if he had mastered 108 ways to freeload.

Seeing Russell gesturing for her to attack, Diana shook her head with a touch of helplessness.

It seemed necessary to let her cohabiting boyfriend experience firsthand what it meant to face insurmountable odds!

Diana didn't hold back against Russell. With a flick of her right wrist, she executed a simple swordplay move with the Sword of Athena.

In the next second, she appeared in front of Russell like a flash and unleashed a lightning-fast strike with the Sword of Athena aimed at Russell's neck.

The first true confrontation between Russell and Diana had officially begun!