I'm the villain in Gotham

Batman opened his eyes from sleep.

The last memory is still in the black dragon's huge golden pupils, now it has turned into a lavender light curtain in front of him, several purple butterflies are flying around him, and one of them is just above the tip of his nose.

Batman realized that he was wrapped in a purple light like a cocoon, and before he could do anything, the purple light suddenly disappeared before his eyes like a burst bubble: "You finally woke up."

Batman sat up from the bed, turned his head, and saw a woman in a nurse's uniform standing beside her. When she met his eyes, her slender eyebrows raised: "You don't look too surprised."

In fact, it is true, because Batman knows her, this woman is a member of the future Dark Justice League, Nightmare Nurse.

"What was that just now?" Batman asked.

"Well, you have been lying here for five days in order to protect and repair a kind of magic in your body." The nightmare nurse shrugged a little boringly: "They said that after you wake up, the Mr. Darkness next to you will soon Wake up. I guess there should be a lot of things to talk between you, then, I'll be outside, call me if you need anything."

Just as she said, just after the nightmare nurse closed the door, Erberist, who was lying next to Batman, started to move.

He opened his eyes, the golden pupils were dazed as if he had just woken up from sleep, Batman waited quietly and patiently for a while, until he finally turned his gaze to Batman, and then lifted himself from the bed He stood up and took off the mask on his face: "Bruce...no, master? I..."

Erberist felt that he had a dream. At first, the dream was so oppressive that he couldn't breathe. He dreamed about the previous events from the beginning to the end. Then... Then Batman came, and he pushed aside the thorns in his heart and told him It wasn't his fault, he said he was sorry he left him, he said he was always proud of him.

Erberist looked at Batman in bewilderment, not sure if the dreams he had were just his dreams, or...

Batman took off his hood, and stared at Urberister with jewel-like steel-blue eyes. He smiled, then stretched out his arms and hugged Urberister before he could react.

Erberist's eyes widened instantly.

"Master, you..." He almost held his breath, his voice trembling slightly: "Have you remembered?"

"Yes, I remembered." Batman sighed: "You have worked hard all these years."

Then he felt the body in his arms trembling, and Erberist's eyes were quickly covered with mist. He squeezed his lips tightly, and buried his head in Batman's arms, so as not to let him see his embarrassment. Messed face.

Batman hugged him quietly for a while.

He didn't speak, but hugged Eberrist even more tightly.The temperature and breath of Batman tightly surrounded him, and Erberist felt extremely relieved and relaxed. Since knowing that Bruce in this world has also become Batman, he has never been so relaxed.

It took a long time for Erberist to regain his strength. He pulled himself out of Batman's arms and rubbed the corners of his red eyes embarrassedly: "Master, I'm sorry, I..."

"No, don't say sorry." Batman interrupted him: "I should be the one who said the apology."

"What, what?" Earberist said in surprise and panic, "No, you didn't..."

"I should be the one to apologize," Batman repeated. "Except for the first time, you didn't do anything to apologize to me. It's my fault that made you like this."

He sighed: "I...actually know that I am very strict with you because I don't trust you. In fact, you have always done a good job, often exceeding my expectations, but I am afraid that praise will make you proud and complacent. Gotham is a very dangerous thing, my enemies will find this out, and then use you against me. So, you have always been excellent, don't underestimate yourself."

Erberister froze in place, they were so close to each other, so that Batman could easily notice that he was slowly becoming stiff, and his fingers curled up involuntarily.

Batman immediately took his hand: "I'm telling the truth," he whispered, "I know it's hard to convince you after what I've been through, but—— I said you could trust me when I was in the gang’s stronghold, and it still holds true today.”

Erberist knew what he was talking about.The fact that Batman liked him had just been exposed by Sherlock, and they had a discussion about his identity.Batman said that he is the one with the three identities mixed together, he said you can trust me.

But Erberist's belief was based on the premise that this young Batman knew nothing, but now that he knew it, it was obvious that he had obtained all the memories, knowledge, and experiences of the previous Batman. hybrid.

Those lessons were too painful, and Erberist was dubious, not sure if he could bear another disappointment and shock.

He is afraid.

Batman realizes at once that Óberrist is hesitant and uneasy, but it's not his fault, as he just said to Óberrist, it's all his fault: "It's okay, we still have time. There are many." Batman smiled at him: "I just hope you don't completely shut me out, at least leave me a crack in the door?"

Erberist looked at him in surprise.

"Don't you think I shouldn't be joking?" Batman shrugged. dissatisfied."

Except you, he added in his mind.Erberist brought all the good things to him, and now it's time for him to make up for him: "Speaking of which," he pondered for a moment, "Would you like me to introduce you to my parents?" He Looking at Erberist's puzzled eyes, he added: "I mean, they should know who saved them."

Erberist looked at him hesitantly and in astonishment: "But... I don't think it's necessary?"

"Of course it is necessary," Batman said. "Of course, I respect your opinion. But if you want, I would like to be with you."

Erberist said in surprise: "You want to tell Mr. and Mrs. Wayne that you are..."

"Yes," Batman smiled: "Actually, I think they should have guessed it, you don't know, expanding the Batcave is too much trouble, although I made excuses for them to go out every day during that time, but... In short, It's still pretty obvious."

Erberister smiled involuntarily, following him.

"You can think about this matter slowly." Batman stood up from the bed and put on the headgear: "It makes me a little uncomfortable to say this in someone else's place, and the rest I think we can go back and talk slowly."

It was only when Erberist noticed that they seemed to be staying in a bedroom. The layout here was simple, and there were not many personal daily necessities. It should be a certain guest room.

He put the mask on his face and walked towards the door with Batman.When he was about to go out, Batman paused and turned to look at him.

"Thank you," he said, "I'm really happy to have you by my side."

Erberister was stunned for a moment, then his tone softened unconsciously: "Me too."

Batman opened the door and saw the Nightmare Nurse whom he had just met sitting on the sofa in the living room, with another acquaintance sitting beside him.

"Why did you take so long?" Konstantin tugged at his tie impatiently: "Don't tell me you guys messed up in there, this is Xiao Zha's home, don't let your things stain her sheets .”

Batman: "..."

Erberist: "..."

Erberist sneered, and Constantine immediately faltered, but he still insisted, "Tell me, did you?"

Batman's eyes slashed at him coldly like a knife: "Speak to the business," he looked at Nightmare Nurse, and nodded slightly to her: "Thank you."

"No need," Nightmare Nurse looked at him and Constantine with a smile, as if watching a good show: "John called me over to help."

Constantine rolled his eyes angrily: "Now I regret it."

Batman then asks some of what happened in the real world after they entered the Sandman's domain.With the rupture of the magic circle, the entire space built for sacrifices and summons became shaky, and Doctor Strange, Zatanna, and Constantine had to take away the living cultists first.Before it collapsed completely, Doctor Strange scavenged... searched for some artifacts to locate the cultists still operating in various parts of the world.

After that, they temporarily came to the Supreme Sanctuary in New York. Doctor Strange only knew that Batman and Erberist had entered the kingdom of the Sandman, but they were unable to determine their specific situation for the time being.Fortunately, the Sandman came to the Sanctuary at this time and told Doctor Strange about their situation.

After confirming that they were not in danger, Doctor Strange set about searching for other cultists.In addition, there are many things that the Supreme Mage has to do every day. Even if he knows that Constantine is unreliable, at least there is Zatanna, so he entrusts Batman and Eberrist to Zatar Na.

Constantine was not too happy to let a magical creature like Erberister go to his mystery house, so Zatanna had to take them to her house and send a message to Alfred by the way.Then she threw those living cultists into S.H.I.E.L.D. with explanations. This was supposed to be Batman's job, but now Zatanna has to do it for him.

Since she was still following up the follow-up work, the task of looking after Batman and Erberist was given to Constantine.Because he didn't know how long Batman would lie down, and he was an ordinary person without any special abilities, Constantine had to call the nightmare nurse to help protect his body, and he found time to help Zatanna.

Now that Batman wakes up, the nightmare nurse calls him back from the outside, and Constantine loses the opportunity to get tired of being with Zatanna, and this is the scene of Batman's impatience when he comes out.

Knowing the cause and effect, Batman expressed his gratitude to Constantine and the nightmare nurse, and then returned to Wayne Manor - the Batcave below with Erberist.

Alfred was cleaning up the Batcave. When he saw them walking in through the portal, he raised his eyebrows. He was about to say something when he was hugged by Batman.

The old butler was stunned for a while, the expression on his face softened, and he patted Batman on the back: "Although it's true that I haven't seen you for a few days, I don't think you need to be so excited?"

Batman didn't speak. He hugged Alfred tightly for a while, and then let go of him. His expression was normal, and he asked a little worriedly: "Ah Fu, I haven't been back for five days. Where are my parents..."

"I said you went to work." Alfred said. "Of course, I think they should know what kind of 'work' I mean."

Batman sighed annoyed.He thought for a while, looked at Erberist, and then smiled: "Do you want to go to see Mom and Dad together?"

Erberister hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "If you think it's necessary."

"I'm sure." Batman said, "Let's go."

The old butler's eyes turned around between the two of them, and he smiled clearly.

When Batman and Erberist appeared in front of the Waynes, the two looked at each other in surprise, and at the same time heaved a sigh of relief.Thomas said: "It seems that our manor has welcomed two guests?"

Batman took off his hood and revealed Bruce's handsome face: "Dad, Mom, it's me. I'm sorry I kept it from you for so long, uh..." He said a little embarrassedly: "But it seems that you already know .”

"That's true." Martha came over and patted him on the back affectionately.

"I've said it before, Bruce, I won't interfere with your decision." Thomas also came over and put his palm on his shoulder: "You don't have to hide it from us." His eyes were generous, with a little gentleness His pampering and pampering, and his worries about his son's safety were well covered up.

In fact, when they guessed that Bruce was Gotham's latest Batman, Thomas and Martha were of course worried about his safety.They couldn't help him, so they had to follow his wishes and pretend to be ignorant, so that he could continue his work with peace of mind.

Of course Bruce knew what they meant, he didn't hide his emotions anymore, and hugged them tightly: "...I'm glad to see you again."

Thomas and Martha didn't know what happened, they just thought that his recent work was not going well, but Erberist understood that he was really happy for him.

They hugged each other for a long time, until Martha was already embarrassed, patted Bruce on the back, and said helplessly and dotingly: "There are still guests waiting."

Bruce straightened up and held out his hand to Erberister: "Yes, Dad, Mom, I need to introduce him to you."

"Actually, it's not necessary. After all, we've known each other for a long time." Thomas said gently, "I'm glad you are willing to come to Wayne Manor. Thank you very much for what happened back then. I have been hoping to have the opportunity to thank you for so many years."

Bruce didn't explain aloud, just looked at him with a smile, and Erberist understood that he was giving himself a chance to choose.

But he'd made up his mind before he came, and he'd just listen to Bruce, but, but... when it came down to it, he was still...well, he was still a little nervous, just a little bit, just a little bit.

"Thank you, Mr. Wayne, but actually..." His voice was a little dry, and then he stretched out his hand and slowly took off the mask on his face: "We have indeed known each other for a long time."

The Waynes: ...

The Waynes: ? ? ?

Thomas and Martha stared at him dumbfounded.

They had expected about Batman and were not surprised, but Erberist?God, who would have thought that he was actually Lotkea!

Martha had a psychedelic and unrealistic expression on her face. Thomas was a little bit better. After all, he had guessed it back then, but Zatara told him that Lotkea was just an ordinary person. Allayed his doubts.

The Waynes didn't respond to his identity for a long time, and Erberist's nervousness almost reached its peak: "Well, I... I'm sorry that I kept you a secret for so long."

"...No, no, dear." Martha was the first to react, and immediately grabbed Erberister's hand and pulled him to her side: "You don't know how happy this incident makes me."

"Yes, you don't need to say sorry to us." Thomas also said immediately: "It should be us thanking you."

His mind turned quickly, and since Lotkea was Erberist, many things he couldn't figure out had answers.It was almost hard for him to imagine how many times Eberrist had helped the Wayne family overtly and secretly during these years.

"Hmm...thank you?" Erberister said unsurely, "but I really shouldn't hide it..."

Before he finished speaking, Martha hugged him tenderly, followed by Thomas.The Waynes told him with their practical actions that they didn't care and were really happy to accept his other identity.

Erberister's stiff body slowly relaxed, and the end of his eyes turned red quietly.

Bruce walked over, hugged them vaguely, and gave Erberister a smug smile: "Look, I said this is necessary, right?"

Erberist smiled back at him.

Alfred stood not far away, looking at them with a relieved smile.

Then he heard Bruce say, "Hey Alfred, come on?"

"...No, there's no need, young master." In view of the British's understanding of reserve, the old butler refused the proposal to hug them.

Bruce had to put on that pleading look he used to get when he was a kid: "Really? Just once?"

Alfred: "..."

"...Okay." Alfred sighed, letting go of his British reserve.

"Just this once, master."