The Chandelier was the obvious use of the crystals... but not the only one. Nor was it the only place where it was placed. The key was the LED lighting. Many forms of such lighting needed superconductors... like certain crystals. As a cost effective form
of lighting, it was popular with cost cutting companies. Which is how his LED got into Lois' Apartment, Clark's Apartment, and the Daily Planet Building. LEDs with the special crystals from the failed villains.
There was a different between the two and their effects. The Chandelier, once on, gave the suggestions which Lex wanted people to hear. It did end once the light fixture was turned off. The LEDs were much quieter, as said they were like a whisper. Yet while
not as loud, they were more omnipresent. From the fridge light to bathroom light, all of them radiated the crystal's light show in tiny, subtle miniture beyond even Superman's ability to see. They were like a river or a drop of rain, wearing away the mountains.
'The added bonus is the fact I can tailor make the suggestions for each person. Even multiple ones for one person.
Lois' suggestions are short and simple. Money is Sexy. Power is Sexy. Lex Luthor is Sexy. I love Money. I love Power. I love Lex Luthor. Things like that. Short but constant. Plus a second set of suggestions. Clark Kent is a Friend. Clark Kent is not Sexy.
Clark Kent is like a Brother. Also constant. At home and at the Daily Planet, slowly dripping into her mind till a channel is made. A channel which guides her to me.
Clark is also simple. Lois Lane is not Sexy. Lois Lane is a Friend. Lois Lane is like a Sister. I should notice Sexy Women. I should flirt with Sexy Women. I should date Sexy Women. I should make love to Sexy Women. A little longer suggestion, but I need it
to be this way. Constant bombard at him from his apartment and at the Planet.
Now, it will not be instant. Yet it might more... permanent then other methods.
I didn't want to leave bugs in the apartments, but I have spies in both buildings. Most of my observations will be with my plants in the Daily Planet. Best to give it a few days before checking it. A week at most, see what changes have occurred.' Thought Lex
as he built a channel for his spies to go directly to him through a special operator. He also changed the lighting in all LexCorp buildings... to special LED lights. Just in case there were any journalist lurking in his buildings.
Elsewhere...
Amazing Grace landed on Earth, on a mission. An unknown villain had suggested methods to boost her hypnotic powers... suggesting she challenge them on a powerful mind. Superman. The items were from a Earth-based. It also suggested she could use her ability
to control Superman to gain power, either from rewards from Darkseid or by replacing him.
"As a loyal servant of my master, I told him and showed him what I had been sent. He just smiled." remembered the New God, as she also remembered what he said.
"From what I can tell, this villain's true intention is to keep Superman out of the way for some great scheme. Manipulation of you. Yet it is a manipulation which is not unwelcomed. If this works, not only will we have a powerful tool but also a way to attract
stronger soldiers to my cause. If it fails, we will not have loss much. We might also have learned much on how to use this method better in the future, which is also a win. Perhaps by using these improvements in mind control, I will discover a fragment of
the Anti-Lie Equation. If not the full equation.
So we will follow this villains plan. You will slowly work to seduce Superman with the toys he has given you... perhaps, I will even let my scientist improve them.
To avoid being notice, I will give you a device to appear like any sexy woman you desire who does not exist. This way, if you can not seduce him one way. You can try another. It will also hide you from being remembered by Kal-El."
Which was why Amazing Grace was on Earth, in a good but not extravagant apartment, transforming herself and looking at the tools given to her to increase her powers.
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