Dressed in a superhero shell to save the world [Comprehensive British and American]

Just in case, Moses set the recording of his conversation with Director Gordon as an encrypted file.

There's only one record in there right now, less than 10 minutes old, and it's Robin's first communication with Jim when he inspects the Batmobile.

When he followed the Arkham Knight to the ACE factory, he played the recording again in order to organize his thoughts and block out the noise of the clown.

Gordon: "I was in Gotham before, but I'm not supposed to be in Gotham, you know what I mean? I thought I was having a nightmare, dreaming that the clown madman ran out of Arkham again, This time the whole city was messed up, but how did they do it?"

Batman: "The Joker is dead, Jim."

Gordon: "What? Damn! I saw it. This time the opponent is a scarecrow."

"what happened to you?"

"I'm not sure, Batman," Commissioner Gordon said. "I'm still me, but the memory in my head doesn't match what's going on."

The next 10 minutes are mainly the director's unilateral argument about the differences between the two universes.

Then he asked: "Where is my daughter Barbara now?"

"...You sent her away, remember?"

In fact the Prophet is still in Gotham, but the old chief doesn't know it yet.

"Fortunately." Gordon sighed, "If this is a nightmare, I hope I can wake up sooner. If it is not, then you may have to face a partner who is confused."

After a long time, Batman responded: "Me too."

After the recording, the clown asks, "It looks like there are two roads ahead of you now. One is the perfect, circus-like new world that the annoying police chief told you about, and everyone is like the clown." Always with a smile on your face! There’s another one in front of you, cruel, tortuous, leading to hell, always alone… Which flavor do you prefer?”

I had an 'opponent' who never showed up.

Moses thought.

Whoever he is, he is trying to lead me to surrender to madness and despair.

Which side is real?Is the peaceful universe without Wayne described by Jim, or the anomaly concealed by the people around him, or the clown in front of him?

In front of them, the grenade fell on the factory building, and the orange-red fireworks echoed grandly among the ruins.

Tim said to Jason, "Keep an eye on him, Red Hood. Especially the eyes."

The irises of people affected by clown poison will turn green.

But that's just speculation -- scary speculation.

"I know, the Scarecrow is getting impatient." Jason said in a deep voice, "He doesn't care if someone will not escape Gotham in time. Once the fear gas explodes, this land will become the second Chernobyl .”

"Is he crazy?!" the Prophet cursed. "There are even his subordinates here!"

The scarecrow's flat and indifferent voice echoed over the factory: "Gentlemen, from now on, Gotham will become a barren land full of nightmares, a monument to Batman's humiliation and defeat, and a place of death that spreads fear."

"He doesn't care, he wants to conquer the entire east coast of the United States." Jason said quickly after breaking into the enemy.

It turns out that the uprising was not a joke!Dude, are all Gotham villains this ambitious?

"In addition to the local rebels in Gotham, he also controls the CEO of the Stagg Group, Simon Stagg."

The Prophet immediately began to gather information: "Stage... a pharmaceutical research plant?"

"Yes, it seems that the Scarecrow has not lost his aggressiveness and still intends to improve the fear gas."

"This joke is not funny at all." Ye Yi said, "Go and stop the fear gas explosion, and I will investigate that pharmaceutical company."

Barbara texted him the location of an airship: "Here it is. I think Scarecrow is ready to evacuate Gotham after the explosion."

Arkham Knight added: "And there's absolutely no intention of taking the second one."

"He's a total scumbag."

"It's not surprising that the Scarecrow is a scumbag at all. I'm surprised why the Arkham Knight's helicopter has been flying for so long, and Bruce hasn't blown it down yet?"

Jason turned around when he heard the sound.

The Batmobile still followed unhurriedly, and from time to time used the electric shock devices on both sides to sweep away the militiamen who hadn't escaped in time.

"He knows that I am leading him." He turned his head and said calmly, "The old bat is angry, but he always knows how to improve efficiency, even if I want to lead him to the trap, it is better than him groping forward alone quick."

No one has the idea of ​​'this is a parallel universe that has nothing to do with us, so there is no need to save'.

They were originally world-defying people who sacrificed themselves for the sake of innocent people.

Barbara alone needed to do logistics for the three parties, and even Alfred went into battle and sat in front of the computer in the Batcave to help.

"The problem is, I can't turn the table with the scarecrow just yet."

Jason knows that now his value as an Arkham Knight is higher than other identities, and it is easier to create greater value for the team.

"Who will solve the gas explosion in a while?"

"..."

The answer is, it depends on who can convince Batman.

No matter how the Arkham Knight leads the way and the gas chamber towering over the factory looks like an unfathomable trap, as long as there is a neutralizer that can save Gotham in it, Moses has no intention of pretending to be someone else.

Seeing the dark knight turn on stage without looking back, Jason was almost annoyed.

The dome of the factory had already collapsed in half, and he aimed the helicopter weapon at the opponent's chest: "Slow down, old guy."

His voice was harsh and treacherous under the effect of the voice changer.

"Are you going to rush up to die alone? Your two little birds are trying to come over to help non-stop."

Damian: "I just wanted to say that when you wear the Arkham Knight mask, you really need a lot more beatings than usual, Todd."

Jason ignored him.

Batman did not hide, and said coldly, "The Scarecrow ordered you to bring me here."

It should be said that the Scarecrow did not stop him from doing so.

Jason thought.

I'm afraid Dr. Klein also wanted to invite Batman to appreciate his achievements up close.These Arkham criminals are all obsessed with the Gotham vigilante, as if their own conspiracies would be half as fun without the other party's participation and obstruction.

It's all the fucking clown's fault for getting off to a bad start.

"I've changed my mind," he said with mock malice, and out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of Tim and Damian rushing for the gate, "Let's see how far your disgusting sacrifice can go, Bat Maybe the red Robin would be more willing to be a hero for you?"

Tim: "You stop making my persuasion work harder."

"I have to keep the villain in front of the scarecrow."

Before leaving, Arkham Knight called out the bullet with the least penetrating power, aimed at the thickest part of Batman's breastplate and fired a shot.

"Thank me," he murmured with the internal voice off. "If I shift the muzzle down an inch, it'll go right through your ribs."

Or, if 'I' wasn't me, would it really be?

Jason couldn't help but glance back.

He never thought about it carefully.

Everyone seemed to be taking care of his emotions.Several times people have mentioned 'How could Arkham Knight be Jason Todd? 'After discussing for a while, there was no further discussion.

——Just because everyone knows what a wonderful and 'great' effect it will have if a former Robin stands on the opposite side of Batman.

He can use what Batman taught him to bring down the banner of this Gotham night.

Anyone who detests the flag can laugh out loud just imagining such a scene.They are accustomed to using heroic tragedies and blood and tears to piece together medals that make them happy.

It was malevolence that was unbearable and too much to even describe in front of the person involved, not just for Batman, but for Jason Todd as well.

Sure enough, Batman didn't dodge, let the bullet hit his body, staggered back two steps under the impact and knelt down on one knee.

"...I'll give you a reason to convince him now." Jason started talking to Tim again, his throat was a little dry, and his voice was hoarse, "The next thing is your job."

Tim ran over quickly: "You're hurt!!"

This night, everyone played [-]% of their acting skills.

The worry between his brows is not fake: "I'll deal with the fear gas, you take Damian and leave."

"Damian?"

A childish voice sounded behind Moses.

"it's me."

Moses turned his head sharply and saw a black-haired boy in Robin's uniform standing behind him, clenching his fists and looking up at him.

The boy has a pair of emerald green eyes with a familiar shape.

Reminds him of a beautiful woman.

A powerful assassin.

Thalia.

……

She is dead.

Died in Arkham, at the hands of the Joker.

Is this all that's left of her?

His memory churned again - the Joker's false bow and apology in front of him.The pain spread both inside and outside the chest.

Tim: "Batman?!"

The scarecrow's voice sounded slowly at this moment: "You guys are so leisurely. Arkham Knight is willing to appreciate your family disputes, but I'm not interested, Batman. Let me remind you, you don't know your lovely assistant Kidnapped by His Majesty the Knight? Did the boy in front of you tell you about it?"

This lunatic didn't sound like he was in a hurry at all, he had already been found at the door of his house.

With the Arkham Knight leading the way, it is still too early for the fearful gas explosion.

Robin: "..."

His expression twisted for a moment, and his thoughts were highly consistent with Damian's: Scarecrow, go to hell.

"Listen to my explanation," the young man said decisively, "the prophet is not in danger now."

The problem is that Arkham Knight's order to kidnap Barbara was known before they even got here.

Jason couldn't let her go, and the Prophet was safer on his turf.

But they couldn't explain it to Batman.

Scarecrow: "My own fault led to the death of a loved one, Batman, is there anything more tragic than this?"

Tim's heart beat uncontrollably, and he realized that his credibility in Batman's eyes was gradually slipping.

But he has no solution.There simply isn't ample time to sit down and talk peacefully right now.

Did Bruce really get the clown poison?

Tim tried to observe the color of the other person's irises, and he always felt that the clear and deep blue eyes were dyed an ominous light green in the reflection of the scarecrow's potion.

Hell coincidence.

It was as if something had arranged everything secretly, waiting for the prey to fall into the trap.

Batman's voice didn't fluctuate at all: "You should tell me."

The last boot fell to the ground.

Tim's heart sank.

Bruce is guarding me.

he thinks.

It's like dealing with a powerful but injured feral cat, and the slightest misbehavior can undo the trust you've built up.

It's completely impossible to try to convince Batman.

Want to try to use force?

……

After comparing the force values ​​of the two sides, Tim chose to give up wisely.

He began to pin his hopes on Damian.

Damian: "I think I..."

Moses spoke first: "Your mother is Talia al Ghul?"

The boy's green eyes widened suddenly.

"Where is she?"

This problem is a continuation of the previous hidden pain.

But Moses didn't intend to let himself be immersed in the memories, he said: "You follow Robin out of here, and I will take you to see her."

— A complete lie.

But it can be done.

Now, it was his turn to face the Scarecrow alone.

Ye Yi: "It's over, you can't attack him at all. What should we do now?"

"You can't do it here, he doesn't trust anyone now." Tim restrained his urge to grab his hair - why did he cut himself to size here? "Alfred, if the situation is true..."

He didn't say the rest.

In every battle with the enemy, the salary bearer has the persistence of rather freezing to death in the wind and snow.

No one can turn back.

"I still think there's something wrong. Why isn't the scarecrow nervous at all?"

Jason said: "I'm adjusting the monitors in the factory."

His pupils shrank suddenly: "The liar raised by XX! The scarecrow pressed the detonation button! This is a conspiracy, he can adjust the explosion time limit, the room is full of fear gas, and Batman has no time to release the neutralizer!"

"I planned everything..." the Scarecrow murmured hoarsely, "You can't beat me, Batman."

Alfred's voice came from the channel: "Master, what are you going to do? It's too late!"

"The neutralizer still works, Aff." Then Batman, "I can reduce the blast radius."

"Then what do you do yourself?!"

"……It does not matter."

Damian broke free from Tim's hand and ran back, but was grabbed by Tim: "You're crazy!"

"You're crazy!" the boy yelled back at him. "He's going to die! Batman is going to die!"

"No, listen to me." Tim grabbed his arm tightly, but couldn't move himself, "he'll be fine..."

The computer in the gas chamber issued a prompt: "The neutralizer was launched successfully, and the explosion range was reduced by 50%."

Alfred: "Master, you must change your mind, an explosion within this range will definitely kill you—"

"If there is another way."

"There will be, please... that's what the Scarecrow is for. He wants to get rid of you. If you die, what will the Prophet do? Who will rescue her? Who will thwart the remaining machinations of the Scarecrow?"

prophet.Barbara.

In the hallucination, Moses saw the girl being imprisoned in a one-way glass cell by a scarecrow and injected with fear gas.

"You don't want to control me..." In desperation, she raised the gun to her temple.

Batman is just a wall away from her.

That's too late.

"boom--"

He knelt on the ground and watched her abandon her fear and pain and leave alone.

The illusion is gone.

He blinked and said, "That's what you taught me, do the right thing and nothing else matters."

"I—" the old butler gritted his teeth, "There is no such thing, sir, don't you remember? I would be more than happy to do that, but I have never had the opportunity to witness you grow up."

"..."

Batman carried the remaining neutralizer without pausing.

The Joker let out a shrill laugh in his ear.

"Master, please, your time is really running out! Get out of there!"

"...goodbye, Alfred."

"The neutralizer was launched successfully, and the explosion range was reduced by 1000%."

The Joker pointed the gun at Moses' forehead.

"I will miss you."

He said.

"boom--"

"..."

"He's alive."

Tim said wearily.

"Catched the Batmobile in the last moments of the explosion. The ACE factory exploded, and there were life-saving rescuers in the trunk. Everyone was safe."

"Yeah." Alfred sat in the Batcave, watching the computer in front of him remain motionless, "Except that we have completely lost contact with him now."

In the center of the screen is a clear close-up of surveillance.

Under the bat-shaped armor, the man's green eyes stared straight ahead like knives.

"We have to find him."

Anyone who sees this picture can't help but feel chills in their hearts.

"Before things become irreparable."