I just want to live a peaceful life in DC world

Chapter 206 A New Beginning, A New Goal
"Today is the fifth day of reconstruction after the Gotham flood incident, GCPD Director James Gordon announced that the current fugitive suspects Harleen Quizell and Pamela Lillian Eisley will not be arrested for the time being due to the need for more More people are involved in rebuilding.”

"With the help of 'Poison Ivy' Pamela Lillian Eisley, the greenery in the East End and Burnley has been fully restored, and a number of temporary tree houses have been created for residents to stay for free. Affected by this, the network Online Opposition to Amnesty Poison Ivy Declines Drastically"

"The global communication network is gradually recovering. According to Amanda Waller, the head of the federal superhuman crime management, at the latest press conference, the attacks on major cities around the world by unidentified flying humanoid monsters and the Gotham flood incident are all caused by alien invasion forces. for."

"After the news is broadcast, there will be an exclusive interview with our reporters Vicki Valli and Amanda Waller to discuss in depth the impact of this alien invasion and the truth behind it."

On TV, Vicky broadcast the news of Gotham in a dignified manner, and now she seems to have become a sister of the Gotham media. Yiren's weak woman.

But this is a good thing for Jacques, because with the help of Vicky, public opinion began to have a good impression of Harley and Poison Ivy under the guidance, and by spreading the news that they were not terrorist attacks at the time, but fighting against aliens Rumors of the aggressors, many people on the Internet have asked for amnesty for their crimes.

"Barbara, how is the rebuilding of Gotham City going?"

Jacques turned to look at Barbara, who was busy working in front of the computer in the Batcave. When she was an oracle, her job was to secretly connect the entire network of Gotham City and manipulate the information and intelligence of the entire city.And now she has a new task, which is to manage the reconstruction of the entire Gotham City.

"The urban area is still seriously damaged, but a large number of land industries are placed in the East District and Burnley District under our control. Death Shooter has been arranged to blow up and demolish the soaked dilapidated houses, and then let Ivy and Zyra cooperate to make temporary trees Houses. Now the applicants for renting are overcrowded”

Before the flood subsided, Jacques asked Barbara to acquire a full 20% of Gotham's urban area.At that time, because the flood showed no signs of ebb, many original property owners panic-sold the property at the price of cabbage.

There are many advantages of having property rights under one's own control, for example, you can blow up and demolish the original buildings at will, and then let the Poison Ivy girl play freely.And due to the slow pace of reconstruction in other parts of Gotham City, the site controlled by Jacques seems to have become the current temporary new city center of Gotham City.

"Very well, Barbara, I'll leave that to you."

"Wait, Jacques! I'm not your secretary. The law and order in other parts of Gotham is very bad now. It's impossible for me to help take care of your property all the time—"

Barbara looked at Jacques with some dissatisfaction. In fact, she had always opposed the fact that Jacques took the opportunity to make a fortune.

Jacques rubbed his chin, looked thoughtfully at the map of Gotham City on the computer screen, raised his hand and drew a virtual circle on the map.

"Indeed, I can't let you work in vain, so let's do this. All the industries in this area will be transferred to your name, and it will be regarded as your reward for working for me."

Barbara opened her mouth and looked at Jacques in shock, her glasses were about to fall off without noticing.

"You, you, what are you kidding, Jacques, do you know the value of this area of ​​land?"

"Yes, but I know more about your value, Barbara—whether you donate it or sell it yourself, you can dispose of it yourself. But I hope to build a new company, and you, as the CEO, help me manage it The industry hopes that you will not reject me."

"What do you mean by my price and value? It's as if you bought me."

Barbara's cheeks were a little flushed, and she didn't know if it was because she was too excited to receive a big gift suddenly, or for some other reason.

"I'll talk about these things later, Barbara, have you contacted the Justice League?"

Hearing Jacques talking about business, Barbara quickly settled down and became serious.

"Yes, Ms. Laurel has contacted me. Fortunately, neither the Justice League nor the offshoot Teen Titans, the Justice Society of America and other organizations have reported any casualties. It is probably because those Apocalypse demons are in the Those city disturbances are mainly for distraction"

Speaking of this, Barbara also had a look of lingering fear on her face.

"I didn't expect that man Thomas Wayne to be related to Darkseid of Apocalypse. He used a global simultaneous attack to cover his actions here. He took so much trouble to snatch Wonder Woman's wristband, What exactly is the picture?"

Jacques was silent. When he reported back to Barbara and others, he only said that Thomas and Catwoman were recruited by Darkseid to prepare for the attack on the earth, but he did not mention that this is a dark multiverse. .

If the last doomsday really comes, let them annihilate together with this universe without knowing anything, maybe they will be happier.

"I will be responsible for investigating this aspect. Barbara, you don't have to worry. Now you just need to concentrate on completing the reconstruction of Gotham."

Jacques patted Barbara's shoulder lightly, then turned and left the Batcave.

Barbara looked at Jacques's back, although the clear eyes behind the lens flickered with worry, she hesitated for a moment and then shouted.

"Jacques, I know it's difficult for us to help now. Although we are very unwilling, we can only hold back when you are by your side. But if you need it, we are always your backup, whether it is mental or combat. "

Hearing the voice from behind, Jacques paused, then waved his hand lightly, indicating that he had heard it.

In the elevator leaving the Batcave, Jacques sighed deeply.Sure enough, it was impossible to completely hide the words of these smart people. Whether it was Barbara or Harley, they might have vaguely felt something, but out of trust, they didn't ask Jacques to get to the bottom of it.

But as Barbara said, considering the strength of the enemies he will face later, Jacques does not intend to let them participate in the battle with him.Jacques is not naive and stupid enough to think that unity can overcome everything. Facing an enemy of the size of Darkseid, the participation of ordinary mortals is just a burden.

But even so, Barbara's words still inspired Jacques—even for those who believed in him behind his back, Jacques secretly decided not to give up until the last moment.

After leaving the Batcave, Jacques did not return to the ground immediately, but went to the wine cellar of Wayne Manor, which has now become a temporary cell, holding the captives caught in the last battle.

bang.

Jacques opened the lock, and in the deepest part of the wine cellar, a man with white beard and hair was handcuffed, leaning against the wall quietly.

"I think it's time for you to come here too? Are you trying to take my life?"

"Now is not the time—before you die, tell me the way to Paradise Island, no mercy."

　The previous chapter seems to be overturned, let me see if I can release it

　　
　
(End of this chapter)