stonecrandall Chapter 363 We're going to turn Night Owl into a lapdog
Chapter 363 We're going to turn Night Owl into a lapdog
Chapter 363 We're going to turn Night Owl into a lapdog
"That won't happen."
However, Nightwing quickly interrupted Chen Tao's speech.
"As I said before, this idea is too idealistic."
Dick Grayson carefully chose his words; speaking to such a madman like Batman felt a little strange, hmm…
How to put it? He knew Batman had become like this for a long time, but he still preferred the stern, unsmiling Dark Knight of the past.
But they're discussing professional matters now, and Batman has rushed over to meet them face-to-face.
Dick Grayson put aside his strange thoughts and began to consider the possibilities proposed by Batman using a conventional spy's mindset.
But Batman's very first words shattered his spy mindset.
"No. It's a matter of power."
Chen Tao said, "Night Owl is undoubtedly a powerful figure, but I have every reason to believe that he craves being dominated."
"……I don't understand you."
"This is a pathological mentality, but it's prevalent among those in power. I need to stimulate it."
Nightwing saw Batman squatting there and said meaningfully, "Those in power need to play the victim to experience what it feels like to be trampled on by those in power, in order to confirm their own power and derive pleasure from it, extreme pleasure."
"?"
Why are you so familiar with perverted thoughts?
Nightwing finally understood. After all that, he was using a spy's mindset, while Batman was using a twisted mindset, the most warped kind at that.
"The whole logic chain is like this: I play the role of the weak → the weak have no rights → so the weak are trampled on by the strong → the weak are trampled on by the strong → proving how terrible the strong are → but I am actually the strong → so this makes me feel very good."
"..."
"It's hard to understand, isn't it? Because you're a normal person, you've never been the one with absolute power in a relationship."
Nightwing gasped, Batman's words sparking certain associations in his mind.
A relationship, an absolute power holder, Nightwing couldn't help but recall when he was still the original Robin, when Batman required him to undergo his training before he could participate in his work.
Under Batman's tutelage, Dick Grayson transformed from a professional acrobat into a skilled fighter. The feeling of being struck by the short stick during sparring sessions remains vivid in his memory even years later.
So you're not talking about the night owl, but about yourself?
I have a feeling that I've discovered something incredible.
Chen Tao, however, was oblivious to Ye Yi's subtle expression; he was still lost in his own speculation.
"Therefore, replicating the original Claw Nightwing is meaningless for Night Owl. It would only arouse his vigilance and make him constantly remind himself that what he sees is a fake, and that it's all a setup. Things can't be done that way."
"What should we do then?"
"Ultimately, the emotional pattern of the Night Owl is power-driven, and its form is entirely hunting-like. He is like a beast hunting its prey."
"His subjects, his kingdom, are what he fights for," Chen Tao said. "You must become the most difficult beast for Night Owl to hunt."
"How do I do it?"
"The Court of Owls is an organization that can almost never be completely eradicated; they always have various branches hiding in the shadows," Chen Tao said.
"I will have the Claws orchestrate a kidnapping to abduct Night Owl's most loyal subordinate, the Outsider."
"Hmm...that's Alfred from a parallel universe."
"That's right." Chen Tao nodded. "And the outsider is just as important to Night Owl as Alfred is to me."
You'll encounter Night Owl during your investigation, and then team up to fight against the "Court of Owls".
Chen Tao said, "Use his emotions to figure out what Night Owl really wants to do."
"I've always believed that Night Owl's true motives are completely different from those of Superman and his gang."
Nightwing frowned.
"I will entrust this matter entirely to you. Mudface and the Claws that were seized at the Court of Owls will all be under your command. But don't rush to launch it. Before I leave Earth, I need to find you a protector of sufficient stature."
Chen Tao pressed his temples in frustration. He knew all too well how dangerous this situation was for Nightwing. If Night Owl turned ruthless, he wouldn't be able to save Nightwing's life.
"I will find you a strong enough person to protect you, so that if the plan fails, you can escape from the enraged Night Owl with ease."
Chen Tao told him, "I have a general idea of who this person should be, but I can't be sure yet. And..."
In front of Nightwing, Chen Tao raised his communicator, and soon an image of a prison was projected onto it.
Han Nu, who had been captured alive by Atositas, was quietly staying in his cell. His black, rock-like skin gleamed, like a statue made of obsidian.
"Who is this?"
Nightwing asked.
"A survivor." Then he saw Batman stroke his chin and say with a hint of sarcasm, "Don't you find that a little strange?"
"A messenger delivering terrible results," Nightwing said. "He possesses all the information the enemy wants him to have, or he's simply the enemy in disguise."
Nightwing recalled those days when Batman, after thwarting the criminal activities of those gangs, would use the identity of Matchstick Malone to deliver the unfortunate news to them.
then……
"That's right, and then use the identity of a messenger to give them a false message, thereby inducing them to leave their lair."
As if knowing what he was thinking, Batman said to Nightwing, "A very simple trap."
"So I'm telling you this so you know I won't really leave."
Chen Tao said.
He patted Nightwing on the shoulder: "I'll clean up all the mess in an hour and take you to find a protector who can protect you. Then you can start executing the plan. You'll have to fill in the specific details yourself, and make sure it looks convincing. I'll arrange for other people to fill in the security in Gotham City."
Then Chen Tao paused and said:
"But I want you to know..."
"If you mess things up, even the protectors I find for you won't be enough to save your life..."
"You can always count on me."
Then Nightwing saw Batman hold a golden ball in front of him:
"The secret treasure of Atlantis, the Death King's treasure, the Golden Orb. I cast a positioning spell on it, allowing me to connect to it at any time via the sonic boom channel opened by the Mother Box of Apokolips."
"If Night Owl wants to kill you, you know I won't allow that to happen."
Nightwing nodded and solemnly accepted the gift. Then he looked up as if to say something, and Chen Tao immediately chimed in:
"The Teen Titans are unharmed. I had everything arranged beforehand, so you don't need to worry about your teammates, they..."
"I was talking about you," Nightwing said.
Chen Tao remained silent.
For a moment, neither of them knew what to say; they both knew that Batman was irreplaceable.
"I will handle this."
Nightwing said.
He stared at the face that was exactly the same as the one Batman had once worn.
The words that his old butler Alfred had once said to him echoed in his mind:
"Bruce... he's suffered a lot. He... he can finally rest, he deserves to rest. So, please, Mr. Dick, let Batman go. For the first time in so many years... Gotham is no longer his responsibility..."
"He is no longer Batman, he is Bruce."
Nightwing looked at Batman in front of him.
But whether it's Batman, Bruce, or whatever else, he can't stop now, right?
Therefore, Nightwing repeated it again:
"I will handle this matter."
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Green Lantern Han Nu was released quickly.
Chen Tao accompanied him through the Red Lantern Central Energy Battery Hall, where many Red Lanterns were chained up.
He deliberately led Han Nu past Blue Beetle's hospital bed, where the latter timely expressed his surprise at seeing the Reach Zerg armor on an Earthling.
After all, he was the Green Lantern of the Zerg sector on Reach, so it all made sense, but Chen Tao felt increasingly cold inside.
Everything is so normal, too normal.
"When do you plan to explore Planet Oa?"
Chen Tao heard the other person ask.
Han Nu glanced sideways at Atositas, the leader of the Red Lantern Corps beside him: "And you, I'm sorry, I know this is presumptuous, but the Green Lantern Corps needs help."
Athocitas was almost laughing in anger. Although he certainly couldn't stand by and watch the Green Lantern Corps be destroyed, resulting in an incomplete color spectrum and an inability to fight the Darkest Night, his willingness to actively seek to save the Green Lantern Corps for the survival of the entire universe was completely different from a Green Lantern shamelessly asking for his help.
He said somewhat urgently, "Under normal circumstances, I might still be agonizing over a brand new legion, but now is not the time to think about that. The destruction of the legion will turn more than 2000 sectors into lawless zones without any legal oversight. Those space pirates, hegemonic empires, and large space crime organizations suppressed by the Green Lantern Legion—they will all…"
Atos retorted without hesitation, while Han Nu continued to morally blackmail him. Chen Tao ignored their conversation and walked straight to Talia, who was standing not far away. Talia's expression was somewhat complicated.
"I'm sorry," she said.
"It's okay," Chen Tao replied.
Then their conversation came to a standstill. They both fell silent for a while, unsure of what to say.
Finally, Talia started the conversation with Damian: "Regarding Damian, I'm no longer sure if the idea of bringing him to your side was something I always thought, or if it was something Eclipse instilled in me."
She shook her head: "I'll take Damian with me, and then disappear. My son and I will never give you anything more..."
"No need," Chen Tao shook his head. The way the other person said it made it sound like he was some kind of scumbag who didn't acknowledge his wife.
"Damian can still attend school at Teen Titans. I plan to turn this place into a boarding school for teenagers with superpowers. You can visit Damian anytime or stay at school to accompany him, if you can put aside your affairs with the Shadow Dancers Alliance. But to be honest, I'm a little curious. How is Lei Xiao Augu doing?"
“He’s still dead,” Talia said. “He always does this; every few years he gets tired of living for a while, then he dies, until he’s resurrected from the Pool of Lhasa again.”
"Hmm." Talia's words effectively ended the match. Chen Tao said a couple more words, then his toes dug into the ground, and he finally left with the words, "I'll open the portal in a bit, and we'll take all the Teen Titans back to Earth," before fleeing in panic. Talia watched his retreating figure with a complex expression.
She still found it hard to talk to Batman like that, so she deliberately chased him away.
She still finds it hard to accept...
Her lover will never come back.
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Berelf Prison.
The battlefield was in complete disarray, with broken bricks and tiles everywhere.
Medical personnel in white coats have arrived at the scene, and rescue teams are also in place, continuously digging out surviving prisoners and guards from the rubble.
Armed troops had already set up a cordon around the prison. Some prisoners were lucky enough to escape the fighting and quietly slipped out of the ruins of the building, only to be caught red-handed by a large number of troops shortly after they got out. They were sent back in despair.
Upon seeing Batman return with the entire Teen Titans, Amanda Waller raised his chin, and soon paramedics carried away the many Teen Titans members who were still unconscious.
Chen Tao ignored Amanda Waller, who was about to say something more, and asked urgently:
"Where's Wolf? I had Captain Boomerang guard him, where is he now?"
"I need to talk to him about something."
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10 minute later.
Chen Tao appeared at the spot where the wolf's head had been blown off earlier.
The other person sat there irritably. Not only was their brain gone, but even the hair on their forehead had fully grown back, making them look exactly the same as before they were attacked.
And the Boomerang Captain...
Huh, where did Captain Boomerang go?
Chen Tao looked around and soon saw someone performing a makeshift operation on Captain Boomerang. The operating table was already set up, but because the amount of anesthesia was insufficient, Captain Boomerang was screaming in agony.
"After Wolf woke up, he slapped Captain Boomerang, and Captain Boomerang broke his ribs and a leg bone."
Amanda Waller explained in a low voice from the side:
"Then our unit told him that Batman might want to see him, so he's been waiting for you here until now."
Chen Tao walked over.
"Batman, you blew me up."
"You can recover from the explosion," Chen Tao replied to the wolf, but his eyes had already drifted to the side.
"I like your style, you crazy bat, but now I want to know where Maxwell Lord is. These people say only you can make the decision."
Chen Tao glanced at Amanda behind him.
The other party had specifically ordered Maxwell Lord's arrest, and she couldn't possibly let such a powerful telepathic user go. However, she was unable to face the Wolf's questioning, so she pushed herself into the position.
"I told that little snotty boy that if he dared to use telepathy, I'd tear him to pieces."
The wolf was still talking, but Chen Tao's gaze returned to his retina, where a line of small silver characters was flashing.
[Warning, warning, anchored item detected: Wolf's Brain Remnants]
(End of this chapter)