Chapter 401 The bat shrouded in the shadow of magic
Arkham.
Robin Cat is getting his hair done, and Batman can only stand in the shadow of the corner and wait.
Waving for the police to seal off the scene, Gordon walked to the corner and stared into Batman's eyes, "You have to tell me first who is behind the scenes.
Last time you went to the sewers to investigate the Mexican gang and the Avengers, but you didn’t inform me of the results afterwards.
You haven’t even contacted me in the past few days, what does this mean? Danger, or unknown?”
Batman said in a hoarse voice: "I didn't contact you because my investigation hasn't ended yet."
“The situation in the sewers is very complicated? I remember that there were only a few homeless people in it. Later, Harley became the mayor, and even the homeless people were sent to special shelters.
If there are Mexicans hiding inside, the traces should be obvious and easy to find." Gordon said doubtfully.
Batman was silent for a moment and sighed: "I found eight gangs in the sewers. In addition to Mexicans, there are also Russians, Asians, Middle Easterners...
Some of them are smuggled refugees, and some are pure gang members...the composition is very complicated, and it took me a lot of effort to find the person in charge of the Mexican gang."
“What are so many people doing hiding in the sewers?”
“Smuggling! The sewers connect all parts of the city, and eight gangs divide the city into eight. They couldn’t compete with the local gangs on the ground, so they opened up a new smuggling channel in the sewers.”
"Marine transportation, Pier 7, sewer smuggling channels, and then the Avengers, Harley's former little brother Malone, and the Arkham Asylum near her home..." Gordon's heart moved, "Someone wants to smuggle in dangerous people.
Pin entered Gotham to avenge her."
Batman glanced at him appreciatively, "It's fear gas."
"Fear gas..." Gordon was stunned for a while before he remembered the case of 'Mr. Fear' seven years ago.
“I remember that the recipe for fear gas is in Harley’s hands.”
Batman said: "I checked the files and found that Mr. Fear also has a son who left Arkham Asylum five years ago.
It is probably through him that the Ninja Master obtained the recipe for the fear toxin.
Harley once used fear gas to destroy the Shadow Warrior Alliance, and now he plans to use the same method to take revenge.
That dwarf ‘Avenger’ is just a puppet he uses to confuse his vision.”
Then, he explained to Gordon the identity and strength of the Ninja Master.
"If it was just the Ninja Master, you and Robin Cat should be able to defeat him, but now -" Gordon pointed to the old Arkham building, "there are many super criminals inside, including Mr. Freeze, the Riddler, and the Judge."
, Mad Hatter, Electrocutor... If they all surrender to the Ninja Master, can you solve them by yourself?"
Batman solemnly said: "Gordon, I am not an arrogant person, but you have to understand that if you rely on Harley Quinn's power to protect Gotham, Gotham will never be liberated from her.
I am not sure on my own, but I have companions, you, and the GCPD who represent justice and law. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to defend our homeland.
However, you can leave a message to Quinn Manor to let Harley Quinn know about it.
In case there is a deeper and darker power behind the Ninja Master, it is her responsibility.
The enemies she has provoked should be dealt with by her."
Gordon nodded slightly. These words made sense and spoke to his heart.
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A ray of silver light pierced the night sky, and the Flying Robin Cat wearing the "Third Class Soldier's Heavenly Armor" appeared on the wall.
Her helmet also revealed most of her face, only covering her eye sockets, temples, ears, and her black hair that reached her waist and hips was tied into a single ponytail on stilts.
Hair is smooth and smooth, like soft satin, and the faint fragrance of roses wafts from the ends of the hair... She really has her hair done.
In the center of the small metal vest, there is a palm-sized red "R", which represents Robin. In the hollow of the "R" letter, there is a small black cat head; on both sides of the "R" letter, there is a slender white wing.
, all the way to the shoulders.
Joined together they are the "Flying Robin Cat".
“Baitman, where are we going?”
Batman asked: "Where is Harley Quinn?"
“She came back yesterday morning and then went to Jupiter.” Flying Robin Cat said.
“What?” Gordon looked strange, “What is she going to Jupiter for?”
“I said I was looking for the Garden of Eden. I was doing yoga at the time, so I didn’t ask any more questions,” Robin Cat said.
"Jupiter's search for Eden..." Batman's fleshy chin shook a few times and said: "Superintendent Gordon, recall all GCPD who are on vacation or returning home from get off work, blockade the main streets of Gotham, and search the city for the escaped super criminal.
In addition, all water plants that provide water to Gotham have at least 100 police officers deployed.
Finally, it is recommended that the mayor ask for assistance from the state National Guard and deploy special forces into Manhattan.”
"Is it so serious? Just wait until Harley comes back." Robin Cat exclaimed.
Batman stared at her and said seriously: "Only the peace that the people strive for through their own efforts is the peace that truly belongs to the people themselves.
This is a disaster, but also an opportunity.
We need to let the people of Gotham realize that as long as we work together, we can protect ourselves, our lives and our city.”
Before his impassioned voice could finish, Superintendent Gordon’s cell phone next to him heard the chief shouting: “What? All police officers are dispatched together. Such a big movement must be approved by Senator Quinn!”
Batman's expression stiffened for a moment, and he turned his head to look at Gordon with an incomprehensible expression.
Gordon smiled awkwardly, covered the phone receiver, and explained in a low voice: "It's Harvey, Harvey Bullock. He said that Gotham cannot be put on alert without Harley's instructions or hints."
“Harley Quinn is no longer the mayor.” Batman gritted his teeth.
“Yes, Miss Quinn has been promoted.” Harvey shouted from the other end of the phone.
The radio quality of the mobile phone in Paradise Mountain was so good that even if Gordon blocked the microphone, the person on the other end could still hear it.
“Battman, I’m not Gordon, I don’t have any good impressions of you, and I don’t think you’ve really made Gotham a better place.
Ms. Quinn has already given you a hint as to whether she can tolerate you flying around Gotham and stealing our GCPD's work - she said she will not interfere with any of your actions.
But if you want to go too far and interfere with the high-level government affairs of Gotham government as a civilian, I will not tolerate it——"
“Ahem, Harvey, where are you? The problem here is really serious.” Gordon interrupted him quickly.
At this moment, Bateman's exposed face was almost as dark as the cloak behind him.
“How serious is it? Hiccup~~~” Harvey opened his mouth and spoke slowly, as if the smell of alcohol came to Gordon through the radio.
“I’m attending a drinking party here, Justice Dent, Congressman Levis, Chairman Ron——”
Gordon shouted: "The big thing that can kill you is the collective escape of dozens of super criminals from Arkham Asylum, and the terrorists who want to destroy Gotham."
“Bang-dang——” A wine bottle seemed to hit the ground on the opposite side, and then Harvey said urgently: “Wait for me, I’ll be there immediately.”
“How did he become the director?” Batman asked dissatisfied.
“Alas, former Director Barnes was originally a just and tough good man, but unfortunately he degenerated into a super criminal less than a year after arriving in Gotham.
Well, it’s Judge Barnes, who was imprisoned in Arkham Asylum and escaped tonight.
Later, Loeb entered the palace, and after working for only two years, Harvey replaced him." Gordon sighed.
"Why not you? You are more qualified than him." Batman said.
Gordon glanced at Robin Cat next to him and said with a forced smile: "Harvey is older than me and is also my partner. He has made as much credit as me over the years."
“All credit and qualifications are in vain,” Robin Cat said with a sarcastic smile, “Harvey was able to get the job only because Harley asked Gordon to do things, but Gordon was very coy and inconsiderate.
Harvey is more obedient than Dodo. Even though Harley is no longer the mayor, he still goes to the manor to report to her every now and then."
“That’s why I became Bateman,” Batman sighed.
After waiting for half an hour, a black Ferrari slowly drove into the gate of Arkham Asylum.
The car door opened, and a fat man with a big belly and a beard stepped out.
Batman has a sharp eye and immediately recognized that his coat, tie, watch, and windproof glasses were all famous brands.
——A serious director would never be so rich. This fat man must be corrupt and accept bribes.
“Battman, why are you still here?” Fat Harvey yelled first.
“Harvey, something really big happened this time.”
Gordon didn't want to make the situation more embarrassing, so he took the old man aside and explained in detail what had happened in the past few days.
Harvey touched his plump double chin, "Destroying Gotham and seeking revenge on Miss Quinn are all Bateman's guesses? Why should you believe him?
In my opinion, it would be best to contact Miss Quinn immediately and ask her to make up her mind."
"Harvey, you were not like this before. You didn't need to listen to anyone's instructions. You knew what to do and then took the initiative to do it immediately." Gordon growled.
"Before..." Harvey was stunned, and sneered: "I used to work hard until I was in my forties, and I was still an ordinary police detective. Even the bastards on the street dared to look down on me.
The apartment I live in is rented, and the car is a second-hand Volvo. I have talked to my girlfriend a lot, but I have never dared to get married because I have no confidence in the future and am afraid that I will not be able to support my wife and children.
Now I don’t do anything myself, I just listen to others and then arrange for others to do it. However, when I go to high-end restaurants, greet people and send them off, I am always treated with respect and compliments.
I have a small villa on Long Island, and I gave birth to a daughter a few years ago. She can attend a private aristocratic school."
Gordon said sternly: "You must understand, if something goes wrong because of your inaction, everything you have now will be lost."
Harvey punched him in the chest, "Farke, did you talk to the director like this?"
“Are you going to do it or not?” Gordon glared at him.
“Do as you say.” Harvey sighed.
“Call the mayor and ask him to request assistance from the New York State National Guard,” Gordon said.
“OK, now you are the director, I listen to you.”
Seeing Harvey take out his mobile phone, Gordon returned to Batman and said: "Harvey has already taken care of it, you can take action immediately."
After a pause, he defended his old friend again, "Harvey is not targeting you. The crime rate has been rising frequently recently. Within a few months, Gotham disappeared from the top of the list of the most peaceful and harmonious cities in the United States and became a tourist again.
The most dangerous cities to avoid.
As the director, he is under a lot of pressure.”
——Isn’t this directed at me?
Batman sighed and sent a signal to the sky. When the Bat-fighter floated overhead silently, he took out the "Bat-Gun" and shot it out with a "whoosh", and quickly pulled up his body.
Flying in the air, Harvey in the distance shouted again, "Baitman, wait! The mayor disagrees. He wants you to contact Miss Quinn immediately!"
“Fake!” Bateman tilted his body and almost fell from the air.