Clark's father brainwashed him into trying to take over the world, but they aren't playing Whose Father Is Worse so he doesn't mention it.

"I'm not so great with a sword, but I can punch things pretty hard," he deadpans, with a straight face. Clark Kent, master of understatement. "If you guys ever need someone fairly indestructible to give you a hand, feel free to call me up." He squeezes April's hand slightly, remembering all that he's done for her already in that department. And he would do it again in a heartbeat.