Chapter 284 Harley, My Bat Eyes Have Locked On You
"Perhaps Bateman never thought about imitating anyone. He just hoped to make his city better through hard work."
Harry couldn't help but defend her old friend.
Bruce's eyes squinted at her, filled with gratitude and touch: After not seeing each other for so many years, Harry still understood him so well!
"Harry, what you said is very poor." Luther waved his hand and said calmly: "If he is really capable, he can be like you and me.
We don’t wear perverted tights or capes, but haven’t we made the city a better place?
My Luther Group provides tens of thousands of jobs in the United States, and I personally have more than ten charitable foundations in my name.
I work hard on research and development and launch new products so that people around the world can enjoy the convenience and beauty brought by technology.”
Harry said this to Bruce a few years ago. The words are different, but the meaning is the same.
"There are some things that people like you and me will never be able to do, and everyone's talents are different. Maybe Bateman is suitable for Bateman?" Harley said.
“Do you know Bateman?” Luther frowned.
“He has just debuted a few days ago, who should I ask to get to know him? You, it seems, know Tearman?” Harley asked with a smile.
Luthor said calmly: "Why do you think so?"
Harley said: “Your previous criticism of superheroes was almost tailor-made for Superman.
You seem to only have Superman in your eyes.
Other superheroes are just idiots in your mind, because you regard Superman as the only standard for superheroes.
Anyone who compares with Superman will become a chicken and a dog."
"I don't know who Superman is, but I do pay close attention to him." Luthor lied flatly.
Then, he changed the subject and said: "Harley, to be honest with you, I want Richie's brainwave quantization technology just to create a weapon that can deal with 'non-humans' like Superman.
In order to protect everything that humans have.
In order to prove that humans can defeat the so-called gods on earth, you help me and I will help you - I also have some influence in Washington, maybe you can become the next senator?"
Bruce's eyes flashed and he smiled: "Is it the technology of quantizing spiritual power? I'm also very interested."
“What do you want to do?” Luther frowned.
“When I heard that you were going to build weapons, I immediately thought that I also relied on the Pentagon’s military purchase orders to make a living, so...” Bruce shrugged, smiling like a rich playboy.
Luthor glanced back and forth between his and Harley's faces, nodded, said goodbye, and left without looking back.
It wasn't until Luther entered the car with his female secretary and disappeared around the corner of the road that Bruce cautiously said: "Harry, what do you think of Bateman?"
“Stop pretending, I know it’s you.” Harley said calmly.
"You're mistaken. I just came back and am still adapting to the new Gotham. Besides, his and I have different body shapes." Bruce forced a smile.
“Inner heightening, shoulder pads, and a cloth band around the lower abdomen are indeed quite thoughtful.
What a pity, those fleshy chins of yours are so distinctive.
And, why only blindfold your eyes?
Most of my face is exposed, do you think I am blind?" Harry sneered.
“Well, I am Batman, and thank you for choosing such a name for me, instead of calling me ‘Batman’, ‘Black Knight II’, ‘Night Owlman’...”
These titles are all nicknames given to him by the Gotham news media.
Bruce sighed helplessly and asked doubtfully: "Why didn't anyone else recognize it?"
“I also want to know why the people of Gotham are collectively blind? I’m even more curious, why did you decide to put on a cape as soon as you came back?
From my personal point of view, Gotham has reached a harmonious balance at this time, and adding Bateman as a variable is not a good thing." Harley said seriously.
Bruce was silent for a long time and said: "You have only decorated the appearance of Gotham, but have not changed its essence. There are still many visible evils hidden under the brilliance of the surface."
“For example?” said Harry.
“The Heibang family has not disappeared, but is more prosperous than before. The Heibang family’s business has not stopped, they have even intensified.
The Gotham government also failed to clean up corruption and depravity. In just over half a month, I caught fifteen officials who were complicit with criminals.
They help smugglers smuggle, open a special dock area for drug traffickers... and many, many crimes.
When I'm blues, it's almost unnoticeable.
But Bateman can see the darkness of Gotham from a dark corner." Bruce said in a low voice.
"I never thought about eradicating evil completely, because it's simply impossible." Harley said lightly.
Bruce's eyes were sharp, "You haven't tried at all, you are just ruling Gotham."
"Rule Gotham?" Harley smiled and waved her hand, "I'm not that free yet. Since I stepped down as mayor, I have never cared about Gotham's political affairs, nor have I intervened in the affairs of the Black State."
Bruce frowned and said, "I mean the four years you were mayor. At that time, you had the opportunity to transform Gotham and make it truly beautiful and prosperous."
“Those four years were the golden years of Gotham. The people of Gotham say so, and they will miss them even more in the future.” Harley affirmed with an expression on her face.
“I have confidence in the people of Gotham that they will create a better future. Of course, I also think you can do better.”
“No, I have already reaped the benefits and am very satisfied,” said Harry.
Bruce is wooden.
After a moment of silence, he asked: "I, you have been focusing on Gotham Cathedral in recent years? Even the company has been managed by professional managers."
“Well, being the president of a company is just a side job, I’m actually an exorcist nun.
So to speak, we are in the same league, you are a superhero in the mortal world, and I am also a famous chivalrous saint in the magical world!" Harley teased.
Bruce asked curiously: "Why do you spend so much time on exorcism? Now you are not short of money."
“When I perform exorcisms, most of the time I don’t charge for money, and I even pay for it,” said Harry.
“Are there any other benefits?”
“Heaven’s merit is one benefit, and the devil’s heart is another benefit. Finally...” Harley’s eyes flashed and she smiled: “I have an official position in heaven, do you know?”
“That heaven of God?”
“That’s a question that deserves to go to hell.”
Bruce looked confused, "I can't imagine that you...a godfather, a politician who seeks power for personal gain, can have such a close relationship with heaven."
“This is not unimaginable, just think of Lord Jehovah as Falcone.” Harley said with a faint smile.
Bruce’s expression was distorted, and his outlook seemed to begin to collapse. “Heaven is holy and noble, and it should not be a place to hide filth and evil!”
Harry put on a serious face and said coldly: "In your heart, I am dirt?"
"No, Harley, that's not what I meant..." Bruce looked annoyed and waved his hands to explain: "In my heart, you have always been a great and good person, but...
."
Harry raised her hand to interrupt him, "To be honest with you, there is a more important reason why I exorcise demons.
Be able to obtain "Heavenly Merits" in addition to meritorious deeds.
Just like angels can be promoted by military merit in battles with demons.
I got a military position in Silver City a long time ago, and it is not unreasonable to be in charge of a group of Holy Spirits from Silver City in the future. You and I can talk about the definition of a "good person"...
Hum, I don’t even think about who has the final right of interpretation for good people.”
She really didn’t lie this time.
Angels can certainly be promoted.
‘Tongue of Fire’ Uriel will be able to become the “Regent Prime Minister” on the surface of the Silver City after completing the mission of “The Coming of the Holy Son”.
Harley is currently a third-class soldier at the border post. She has completed about a thousand exorcisms and can be promoted to a second-class soldier. She spent 2,000 merits and bought the information from the Voice of Heaven.
"Forget it, let's not talk about it..." Bruce sighed and said seriously: "In addition to catching up on old times, I have two other things to do with you today.
First of all, I want to take back the management rights of the arsenal, as well as Wayne’s docks, ports, warehouses and other gang-related industries.
From now on, the Heibang family can no longer interfere with the Wayne Group’s military industry and logistics industry.”
Harley looked at him deeply and sighed: "Old Kamai told me a story about the Black State's defense of Gotham during World War II.
The Heibang family protects the arsenal, although they will guard against theft, but they can also ensure that the weapons are not destroyed or stolen by unknown forces.
It’s not scary if the arms are flowing out, but what’s scary is that they are missing.”
“I will hire a more professional security company.” Bruce gritted his teeth and said, “You can’t even imagine the feeling of being attacked by my own weapons when I was dealing with drug dealers at my own dock.”
“Heibang’s advantage in obtaining information will never be matched by a security company,” Harley said.
“As long as we establish a complete defense system, we won’t be afraid of thieves.” Bruce said.
“Have you thought about it all?” Harley finally confirmed.
“Harley, I don’t expect every bullet manufactured by Wayne Military Industries to be used to defend our country, but for every additional crime caused by Wayne’s weapons, I will——”
“Okay!” Harry raised her hand to interrupt his affectionate speech, “Let’s go find Copperpot.”
“What?” Bruce was at a loss. I’ve said so much, you want me to find Copot?
“Now I am a chaebol, and I also have a sinecure as a state assembly member, and I am a proper Gotham high-class boss.
With the lamb ribs, naturally, my previous "lamb back meat" was inherited by Cobot.
To put it simply, everything from the previous property that could not be laundered was sold to him at a discount," said Harry.
“The arsenal is the property of Wayne Group, and you have discounted it?” Bruce said angrily.
“Since it’s your property, why did you come to me?” Harley asked.
"Lucius asked me to find you, I thought..."
“He is right. Without my approval, Cobot will not pay attention to you at all.”
"You still say you don't rule Gotham?" Bruce sighed helplessly and said, "Another thing, I heard Alfred talking about the 'Anti-Quinn Alliance' earlier. What is that?"
Harley did not hide anything or shirk the blame, and said directly: "The Sons of the Third Palace took the lead, and the remaining members of the Assassin League came forward to integrate the forces that are hostile to me in the multiverse, squeezing my living and development space economically and politically.
.
If given the chance, they would immediately pounce on me and take away my life.”
"Multiverse?" Bruce's mouth twitched, "I thought it was the Court of Owls outside Gotham..."
“Haha, of course the Court of Owls is involved. The attitude of Washington has said everything.
Unfortunately, they were hidden so deeply that even the Sons of the Third Palace were not sure of their identities.
Not only are there owls, I suspect even the Crusaders are among them." Harry sneered.
“Who is the Son of the Third House?” Bruce asked.
“The Demon of the Three Palaces, the demon king of hell who competes with Lucifer for the position of Satan. The sons of the Three Palaces are his two sons.
There were three sons of Sangong. I killed the third son and disabled the second son. They, father and son, all hated me to the core.
By the way, Sannomiya is also the big boss behind the League of Assassins." Harley said.
Bruce's expression changed slightly, "The Assassin's League believes in the Three Houses, are you sure?"
Harry glanced at him in surprise, "What are you talking about?"
After hesitating for a moment, Bruce confessed: "Four years ago, when you raided the headquarters of the Shadow Warrior Alliance, I was there."
“You——” Harley was startled, “How did you survive?”
“There is a secret passage hidden in the armory that leads to the mountainside... Oh, I almost died in your hands for no apparent reason.” Bruce said with a bitter smile.
“Is the Ninja Master still alive?” Harley asked.
"I don't know. After that day, I went to Tibet. However, the surviving shadow warriors really hate you to the core. I didn't want to participate in their revenge, so I chose to leave."
“Why didn’t you go to Tibet as soon as possible?”
Bruce sighed: "I went, my master Okada is a Kagemusha.
Similar to Ms. Siwa, Master Okada was recruited by the Ninja Master in order to further improve his martial arts skills.
The status of ninja masters in the hearts of martial arts masters is very high."
"Lei Xiaogu has lived for hundreds of years and is proficient in all martial arts in the world. It is normal for him to have a high status." Harley nodded and asked, "You continued to learn martial arts from Okada?"
“He is dead, scared to death by your fear poison.” Bruce said numbly.
Harry had a strange expression and asked tentatively: "Will you avenge your master?"
Bruce shook his head, "No matter who is killed as a shadow warrior, even my parents, I will not avenge them."
“Why?” Haliqi asked.
“The Shadow Warriors are a killer organization, and those who kill will always be killed. Without justice and reason, how can there be revenge?” Bruce said.
"I thought you insisted on the concept of 'if you don't kill, the murderer must go to jail.'" Harley laughed.
"I have indeed set a bottom line of not killing people, but it is for myself." Bruce looked at her deeply, "If you commit a crime in Gotham, I will definitely arrest you."
Harley smiled and patted him on the shoulder... almost missing it, she patted his arm instead, "Bruce, no matter if I have committed a crime or not, you can't catch me.
Haven’t you noticed?
In the United States, except for impulsive crimes, few top dignitaries are imprisoned.
Because, we are the king's law.
The real targets of American law have always been disruptors of the existing order.
Unfortunately for you, but fortunately for me, today, six years later, I have already joined the absolute beneficiary class of the existing order.
The law exists for us, and any of our ‘normal’ desires can be achieved through legal means.
As for you, just go to the streets to catch hoodlums and robbers, go to the dock to carry smugglers and drug dealers to death... and contribute to the harmonious Gotham under the rule of big capitalists.
You can't touch any of the top dignitaries."
“We’ll see.” Bruce’s eyes were sharp and his expression was determined.