Phantom Thief Kidd

Chapter 12: Interested Bruce
"Maeve, he is the rumored Phantom Thief Kidd who played Gordon like a child, and now he wants to come to me to attack Adam Star?"

In a luxurious room, a short and fat middle-aged man wearing a suit and a black top hat sat on the sofa, holding an umbrella in his hand. Like Kaitou Kidd, he also wore a monocle, but without That magical backlight.

There are only three people in this room, because Penguin is confident that no one will be able to break through here. Maybe there was one eight years ago, but it is absolutely impossible now.

Even if there is, at that time it is more important to run away quickly, no matter how many bodyguards there are, they will not be able to protect him.

As for Maiev's real position, it was actually Penguin's secretary. When Maggison knew this, he was really surprised.

"The famous Penguin, I should say that I am honored to meet you."

Maggison's face is still the same smile for thousands of years.

"I don't like people calling me that."

Penguin's face turned cold.

"Then . . . with all due respect, Mr. Copperpot."

McKesson shrugged, dismissing Penguin's warning.

"Maev, I was asking you a question just now, why are you still standing there in a daze!"

Penguin turned his attention to the last person in the room.

"Boss, he did bring Adam Star."

Maiev walked up to the Penguin and told him what happened just now, but after hearing it, the Penguin's face darkened instantly.

"Mavie!"

It was a low growl full of anger, and Maiev, who knew her boss' temperament well, trembled with fright.

"How many times have I said that we are businessmen and never smash our own signboards on our own land!"

"No businessman will refuse his guests!"

The umbrella in Penguin's hand hit the floor heavily, making a heavy "dong dong".

"Snatch the goods that customers want to trade? You can figure it out, do you know that your actions will damage Bingshan's reputation? The biggest black market in Gotham that I managed to build may be destroyed!"

"Maev, you have stayed by my side for two years, you should know what kind of punishment will come next."

Hearing this, Maiev's face was ashen, and her eyes were full of horror.

Maggison watched from the sidelines, Maiev's fate would be miserable, but he wouldn't speak up for someone who wanted to shoot him.

However, what he didn't expect was that the Penguin actually valued his "reputation". Thinking about it, even the heroin sellers would attach great importance to the purity of their goods. It is a kind of irony that some legitimate businesses operate.

At first, Maggison thought that the Penguin would turn his back on him, but a mere Star of Adam was not enough to make Coppert desperate. The goods traded here were worth far more than this gem. he.

Of course, this is under the condition that his strength is not weak. If he was really shot to death just now, the Penguin would probably only lightly say to clean up.

Thinking of this level, Maggison sat down across from the Penguin generously, and placed the Star of Adam on the table in the middle.

"Ah, Kaito Kidd, I'm sorry for what happened just now, and at the same time, I'm grateful that you came here to trade... So, what do you want to exchange for Adam's Star, money? Gold? Or anything else? "

The Penguin immediately regained the face of a businessman, with a bright smile on his face, although how ugly this look is.

"I need a sum of money urgently now, the amount doesn't matter, I believe Mr. Coppert will not bid randomly."

Although the market valuation of Adam's Star is as high as 1.7 million US dollars, it is impossible for black market transactions to follow the normal price. Generally speaking, it will shrink by 20.00% to 30.00%. In the case of auction, it may be sold at a sky-high price, but the starting price will definitely be higher than The normal price is much lower, and different land boundaries will have different bids.

Maggison doesn't know the rules here, so he can only let the Penguin make his own bid. Anyway, he doesn't care how much. After all, his parents left a lot of inheritance. It's just that he wants to build an exclusive stronghold for Kaito Kidd. The family property is easily traced, so these unrecorded funds must be used.

"Then according to the market valuation, 1.7 million is not a lot, and it should be regarded as an apology for Maiev's rudeness before."

Penguin lit a cigar and took a puff.

"Oh? Then you're going to lose a lot of money out of thin air, Mr. Copperpot?"

McKesson did not believe in such a good thing.

"Don't think too much, I won't make a loss-making business." As a veteran penguin, how could he not see the suspicion of Kidd the Phantom Thief, "There happened to be someone in New York who wanted this gem at a high price, guess what? How much? A full two hundred million dollars!"

"With a little work, the price can be raised even higher. If it weren't for the presence of this buyer, to be honest, I have no interest in gemstones at all."

"However, if you want to know who this buyer is, I have nothing to say."

Regardless of whether what the Penguin said was true or not, Maggison couldn't prove it, he could only choose to believe it.

After negotiating the price, the transaction will be carried out directly, and the 1.7 million US dollars will be transferred to the virtual account opened in advance by Maggison, so that even if the transaction records are found, no one will know who the transaction object is.

After everything was done, Maggison got up and left here. He disguised himself as a middle-aged man in front of Penguin, and then walked directly to the auction house outside.

Penguin understands that this means that he can change his appearance at will, and it is impossible to find him as long as he is in the crowd.

"Phantom Thief Kidd... What an interesting guy, it seems that Gotham will be lively again in the future, hehehe~"

Looking at the back of Maggison, Penguin smiled meaningfully.

At the same time, Wayne Manor underground bat cave.

"Master Wayne, I have good news for you."

Alfred took a newspaper and came to Bruce's side.

Almost every day of the week Bruce would go to the Batcave, using his Bat-branded supercomputer to search for Kidd the Phantom Thief.

Bruce called up the surveillance records of all the areas around the Gotham Exhibition Hall within a month, but found nothing.

Kaitou Kidd is like a ghost that appeared out of nowhere, and there is no clue to reveal his whereabouts.

He couldn't even find anyone suspicious who might be Kaitou Kid.

This made Bruce's curiosity rise, and he hadn't been so interested in one thing for a long time.

Especially the newspaper that Alfred just handed over made Bruce more interested.

The headline of Gein's newspaper reads "The second teaser letter of Kaito Kidd has appeared. Is this teaser letter that looks like a sign really from Kidd?"

"The fickle brothers go to the end,

At this time, the twelve trials have been carried out to the second,

When Selene could not see Helios in the distance,
At the call of the waves I will come and take the cat's eyes,

Enter Phantom Thief Kidd! "

Looking at this cloudy notice letter, Bruce actually showed a triumphant smile!

Alfred, who saw this scene, showed a gratified smile...

(End of this chapter)