Knights of DC

Chapter 1050 Martha
That night, in Nasino City, Ke Wen, who left the Planetary Detective Agency, was also shopping with Kara at this time.After so many things happened back to Earth, this should be regarded as a rare alone time between Ke Wen and Kara.In the city, there are no messy crimes or accidents happening. There are just pedestrians living overnight, including Ke Wen and Kara.

After dinner, the two of them just took a walk on the side of the pedestrian street, looking at the night view of the city, but the two of them also tacitly did not speak, enjoying this rare peace.

"So, do you have anything to say to me now?" It's just that this rare calm didn't last long, and Kara, who was finally able to relax, began to ask questions.

"Ah? What do you mean?" Ke Wen, who hadn't realized what he was going to face next, also answered honestly there.

"Do you really don't know what I'm asking, or do you pretend you don't?"

"Can you just point it out directly, playing guessing puzzles while chatting is really no love experience."

"But the problem is that the guessing game is originally part of the love process, or the most important part. If you don't even know what I want to ask and what to say, it means that there is no tacit understanding between us, and your feelings for me are not deep enough! "

Facing Kara's cruel words, Ke Wen only felt a headache for a while, worse than when he was sorting out the information these two days.Patting his forehead, he also complained there: "I hate guessing games!"

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When Kara asked back with modal particles, Ke Wen also quickly explained: "No, I mean I am stupid, it is difficult to guess the question raised by your super brain... Ah, I see, you are Tell me about the matter between me and Lena?"

Ke Wen, who was belatedly aware, finally realized the question Kara was going to ask himself.It's just that when he said it out and pierced the tacit window paper, he was also embarrassed.If you had been pretending to be stupid before, maybe this topic would have been mixed up, but if you made it clear and said it, then you have to give an answer, otherwise, this matter will become a matter of mutual affection between the two of you. One of the thorns, at some point, it would pop out suddenly, piercing the two of them torn apart.

Kara was not as coquettish as before, and stood there too, just looking at Ke Wen, waiting for Ke Wen to answer.

At this time, Ke Wen also just wanted to slap himself with a big mouth, why is he so cheap, he just said it without thinking, okay, what should we do now, the date directly becomes a direct attack on the answer to the death question live.Looking at the way Kara looked at him, Ke Wen also felt guilty. In all fairness, as a man, a boy, two, three would have this idea, if he said no, then he was lying to himself.

But if he lived in that era and was influenced by that era in the old society, when the status of women was not particularly prominent, then this is easy to say, and it can be easily resolved.But he is not, this is the modern age, even as a modern age with a magical color, the rules of modern society can be broken for Ke Wen and others, but he is still a human being living in this era, and the education he has received Also modern education.

The idea of ​​having everything is possible, but not advisable.But on the other hand, because Lena was controlled by her perverted mother, she almost became another person, and when she really had her own thoughts, even if it was not desirable, Ke Wen would have to go against society. rule.The only problem is that he can violate social rules, but for Kara, they don’t have to be vassals to survive. They themselves are independent people with their own ideas. It's really not fair.

So Ke Wen didn't know, and after much deliberation, he didn't know how to answer Kara's answer to this question.

"To be honest, I don't know what to say." Since he couldn't figure it out and didn't know how to answer, Ke Wen answered honestly.

In front of Kara, whether Ke Wen was sincere or false when he said this, and whether he had really thought about this question in his mind, could not escape her eyes, so she could also see that Ke Wen had indeed thought about it, but I don't know how to answer these questions.He didn't want to make himself sad and disappointed, but he didn't have an answer to this question, and he didn't know how to solve it.

So Kara laughed.

"Don't know? It's okay, you will know later~"

When he said this, Ke Wen could also feel the joy in Kara's words. At this time, it was Ke Wen's turn to be confused. What kind of god are you answering, sister!Just looking at Kara's figure turning around and bouncing around, Ke Wen couldn't make complaints about this sentence, but just said with emotion: "Damn, I really hate guessing games." Then he followed and continued with Kara. field date.

On the other side, Gotham City, the Batcave under Wayne Manor.Currently, as the eldest son of the Bat family, Dick is also processing various information in front of the computer. There is no news about Batman's disappearance until now. Even if he has blind confidence in Batman in his heart, it does not mean that he will do anything. Don't do anything, just wait for his old father to pop out.On the side, the second son, Jason, who had the most conflicts with Batman, also put tea in front of Dick and asked.

"Have you found anything?"

"Thanks, you asked another boring question."

After taking the teacup from Jason and thanking him, Dick also had no choice but to answer Jason's question.

"It's just a routine inquiry. We all know that if he showed up so easily, it wouldn't be him."

"Yeah, but I just don't understand. Gotham is getting better now. Although Penguin and Two-Face are still under surveillance, at least they understand the rules of the game. As the bosses of the underground world, they also Letting go of some of the previously involved fields and only focusing on a certain aspect has stabilized the entire underground society.

For the latter, unless they commit suicide and want to continue to restore their previous glory, otherwise, they have no other way to go except to go ashore in vain.In other words, the life he wants is coming soon, what else does he need to do alone at this time, and what opponents does he want to face himself, Bane?Ninja Master?I still can't figure out who he was targeted by again this time. "

Dick was also talking about his doubts there. Jason had long been used to thinking about Dick.Among the four brothers, he has the deepest conflict with Batman, and a large part of it is because of Batman's morbid paranoia, all kinds of secrets are arranged for your own good.

"I thought you were used to it. He never had the good tradition of telling the truth. Even though we all knew he was trying to protect us, we always felt that we couldn't deal with the enemies he dealt with. Maybe he was right, but we always have to You grew up, didn't you? Just like you, because he disappeared twice, didn't your engagement ceremony with Claire never come to fruition."

"Because he is our father, if my engagement ceremony with Claire does not have him, I don't think it is a complete engagement ceremony. I also want him to be present at my wedding scene as a father. He is worthy of me. Do."

Speaking of this, Dick's words were also full of warmth, and Jason did not refute Dick's words, because in his heart, he and Barbara's marriage also thought so.Just when the two of them were thinking about it, an alarm came from Brother Eye's computer, which interrupted their silence.

"What's wrong?"

"Black Gate Prison, Bane has escaped!"

"Oh yeah, he's going to escape."

Regarding what Dick said, Jason also curled his lips in noncommittal.To be honest, it is already a miracle that Blackgate Prison can hold Bain for so long, but Bain escaped from prison, and he just got back. It is not too difficult for them to beat Bain now.After changing into their clothes, the two were ready to set off without disturbing the little ones who were already asleep. Just looking at the Batmobile that hadn't been dispatched for a long time, Dick also reached out to stop Jason.

Jason turned his head suspiciously and looked at Dick.

"This time, I'll drive~"

Going back to Nasino City, Ke Wen and Kara’s date is about the same. After shopping until ten o’clock in the evening, there are not many pedestrians on the street, and Ke Wen has nothing to do. Since it’s so late, don’t go back here. With this thought, he sent Kara to the door of the house and was about to go back. He also noticed a vibration from his mobile phone in his pocket.Taking out the phone, he was also stunned by the information on it.

"Huh? Is there such a fate?"

"What's wrong?" Carla asked after noticing Ke Wen's words.

"It's nothing, isn't Xiao Zha not here during this period of time, so I was thinking of recruiting two temporary workers to help me look at the office. I only posted the notice in the morning, and received the application notice in the evening. But what I said is fate It means that the two temporary workers who applied for the job are the same as me. They both have the surname Ke, and their names are still very strange. One is Ke Xue and the other is Conan. Ha, they are still brothers. The majors of the two are not the same, one is applied physics, and the other looks like a sports student."

"Huh? What's the matter? There are not many people with the same surname as you in this city."

"Yeah, don't you think it's a coincidence, and the information is not fake. It must be two young people who work and study. Let's take a look at it when you have time tomorrow. If there is no problem, let them help you look at the affairs. So, lest this firm be shut down."

"That's right, but then again, why has Xiao Zha been away for so long and hasn't come back? Nothing will happen, right?"

"What's the matter, with her level of magic, what else can happen, it is probably delayed by something in the family, you also know, what the magic world pays attention to is the inheritance of magic, and there are many family-style operations. Let's go, okay, don't think so much, we still have to get rid of this mechanical superman in front of us, go to bed early, good night."

After kissing Kara on the forehead, Ke Wen left.Just on the way, Ke Wen also sighed. Regarding the big event that Zatanna's magic world is facing, Ke Wen has no idea to let Kara know. For Kryptonians, magic is really impossible to handle. Neither is a profession.What's more, there is still a Nightmare Batman wandering in the main universe, and he can't find out the identity of this Nightmare Batman. He has no intention of confessing his identity for the time being, and he doesn't want to cause panic.

"Hey! Why are you thinking so much now? If Xiao Zha came back, wouldn't this matter be even more difficult to deal with? I can't even handle Lena's matter, ah, irritated!"

Cursing secretly for his own imagination, Ke Wen left in despair.At the same time, in Gotham City's Black Gate Prison, Gordon, as the police chief, is also investigating the incident at the Black Gate Prison. Bane's escape has already happened, and he can only come to see what clues are left behind. .It's just that when Gordon was walking around, he also saw Dick and Jason appearing, and said directly to his old partner.

"Brock."

"Okay, boys, let's go over there and take a look, and then make a record."

Consciously clear the field, leaving room for Gordon and the two who came over.

"So, what happened to him this time?" As an old partner who has cooperated with Batman for many years, even if Gotham City is starting to improve now, but in matters such as Bane's escape from prison, based on Gordon's understanding of Batman , will never let the solo Robin take over, unless he is not around.

"That's the problem, we don't know."

"Okay, you two can do it too. If Bane escapes from prison, I don't care, but the guy who helped him escape from prison, you have to be careful."

Gordon also handed over the evidence left at the scene. Jason's pupils dilated for a moment when he saw the joke card in a sealed bag in Gordon's hand.He still remembers the experience of his own death, even though he knew that there were indeed three clowns, but to him, there was no difference at all.

"He appeared again?" Dick, who had noticed the change in Jason's mood after receiving the joke card from Gordon, also asked.

"Well... I'm not so sure, come with me, you guys have to watch something different. Also, Jason, you have to control yourself, I don't want my daughter to go through the same thing as me, You also promised me to give my daughter happiness."

There was no one else around, and Gordon didn't mind saying Jason's name directly.Without Gordon's warning, Jason also knew that he was not in the right state. As the person involved, it was difficult for him to get out of the shadow of death from being beaten to death, but he still held back and followed Dick, being beaten by Ge Deng took it to the guardhouse.Afterwards, the two also left Blackgate Prison and returned to the Batcave, but as soon as they arrived at the Batcave, they saw the little ones already sitting there, with the helpless Alfred beside them.

"I'm sorry, Master Dick, Master Jason, but for little Master Jonathan, the noise in Blackgate Prison was too loud, and he fell asleep."

"Jonathan?"

"I don't want to, but sometimes I just can't control it."

Little Jonathan spread his hands. Regarding his own abilities, he still couldn't fully send and receive freely.Seeing this, Dick could only sigh helplessly, and then said succinctly: "It was a false alarm, Bane escaped from prison, but it wasn't with the help of the clown, it was just a follower of the clown, female, it's not a big problem, the two of us It can be solved, so it's time to go back to sleep, you guys."

"Woman? How do you know?"

For little Jonathan who asked such an idiot question, Damian on the side also said contemptuously: "Because if it was a clown, they would only get one card, but now, they must have seen the surveillance left on the scene, the clown He will not make such a low-level mistake, unless he himself wants others to know, especially his father, but his father is missing now, understand?"

Little Jonathan was also indifferent to Damian's disdain.On the contrary, the third-generation Robin Tim is more curious. "So you got the video? Let's take a look. You can easily escape the blockade of Blackgate Prison and rescue Bain. Even a follower is quite capable, so it's more appropriate to analyze it."

"Alright."

Regarding Tim's suggestion, the two also felt that it was reasonable, and these young people probably couldn't fall asleep now, so they thought it was watching a video to help them fall asleep.As he said that, Jason also inserted the copied video data into the computer, and began to play the scene of Bane's jailbreak at that time.Actually, not much, because the whole scene looks very weird, first the lights are off, then on, and there is no one around, only Bane, who is unshackled, stands there, as if talking to someone.

After the conversation was over, Bane left without anyone stopping him.Not long after Bane left, other images appeared on the surveillance screen. The clown with disheveled hair and feminine features just appeared in front of the camera and smiled at the camera.I have to say that when Martha, the clown, suddenly appeared in front of the camera, everyone was really taken aback, because her temperament was too much like a clown.

For Dick and the others who haven't been to the flashpoint timeline, this is indeed a follower of the Joker, and he did a great job of imitating the Joker.But for Damian, Jonathan Jr., and Helena who stayed in the flashpoint timeline, they immediately recognized that this was not a follower of the clown, but the clown himself. In modern times, Alfred, who was a close friend with the late Wayne and his wife, also had his pupils quake when he saw Martha, the clown.

Because for this old man, the Wayne couple was too familiar, so familiar that even if Martha had gone crazy and turned into a clown, Alfred could recognize her at a glance.But Alfred knew that this was impossible. The Wayne couple he knew had died that night more than 30 years ago. At that time, there were not so many black technologies now, and it was impossible to extract genes for cloning.

Even so, Alfred still couldn't help blurting it out, and so did Damian, Little Jonathan, and Helena.

"Martha?!"

As soon as the words came out, the old and the young also looked at each other, feeling strange that they could recognize the female clown as Martha.Similarly, the unusual behavior of the few people also made Dick and the three big doubts. The name Martha was familiar to them, but it was very strange to say it from the mouths of these family members.

"Martha? Bruce's deceased mother, our grandma? She's not the same age." Tim was the first to express his doubts.

"But that's her, because she's Martha Wayne in another timeline that the Flash created when the Flash went back in time to save his mother. In that timeline, everything happened. Change, on that night more than 30 years ago, it was not grandpa and grandma who died, but father, but grandpa became Batman, grandma, which is Martha we see now, became a clown, as to why we know this .

It’s because in the original trip between Ke Wen and us in another universe, we arrived at that timeline when we came back and met grandpa and grandma, so we won’t admit it wrong. As for the evidence, Jonathan, go get it photo. "

Damian took the lead in explaining. Fortunately, when they left, Ke Wen took a family portrait for them, and Batman also had one in his hand, but since Batman didn't know where he put it, Damian They can only let little Jonathan get their own.With a flash, little Jonathan disappeared, and when he came back, he had the original photo in his hand.

When Little Jonathan pointed out that Martha, who was locked in a cage by Thomas Wayne in the photo, was compared with the picture, everyone also understood why they could recognize it at a glance, because this was Martha herself!

"Well, the nature of the matter has changed again now. This is indeed a clown. But you know her, right, you know Martha." Dick also realized the seriousness of the matter and asked Damian and the others directly.

It's a pity that they can only shake their heads about this question.

"When we went, it was already the flash point after the war. According to Grandpa at the time, after the Flash restarted the universe, this timeline should have disappeared. But when we went, it continued, so We haven’t had much communication with Martha, but this is not right, because in that timeline, Superman has left the earth, and the earth has also glowed with vitality, but it takes time, at the level of grandpa, um, it has not traveled to the possibilities of our universe."

Damian euphemistically mentioned that in the flashpoint timeline, Thomas Wayne was not good at black technology development.After finishing speaking, Damian also looked at the frozen Martha in the picture, and said there, "But no matter what, it is indeed Martha who appears in front of us now, but she is also a clown. What I am most worried about right now is If Martha is here, then grandpa, Batman played by Thomas Wayne, will he also be in this universe, or is he already..."

At this point, Damian didn't continue talking.As for Alfred on the side, the old man couldn't help trembling as he listened to Damian's simple story about what happened on the Flashpoint timeline.He also thought about whether the family he knew would live a happy life in the parallel universe.But unexpectedly, in the end, the Wayne family still couldn't escape the curse of Batman.

It's just that the son has become a father, and even his wife has become a clown. This fact makes the old man feel that fate has played a huge joke on him for a while.I was also muttering in my mouth: How could this happen!
But at this time, Dick and the others, who have already understood the cause and effect, can't calm down anymore. Even if Martha is their grandma, but she is a clown, even if she is a clown in another timeline, it means that this matter is not over yet. It's not as simple as I thought.

"No matter what, things have already happened, but this time, we have to call foreign aid."

In the words, everyone also understood who the foreign aid Dick was talking about. Ke Wen, who had just returned to his detective agency in Nasino City, shivered for no reason.

(End of this chapter)