69novels Chapter 90 Are you looking at me?
Chapter 90 Are you looking at me?
Chapter 90 Are you looking at me?
It's her little Barbara.
Barbara reached out in disbelief, but stopped just before touching her daughter's face.
She was terrified that this was just her imagination, and that it would shatter at the slightest touch.
Little Barbara, a restless sleeper, stirred. The moment her fingers touched her daughter's cheek, Barbara couldn't help but hug her tightly, crying out, "My little Barbara!"
Gordon couldn't sit still at his wife's almost ecstatic exclamation. He quickly climbed the stairs and immediately turned on the lights in the room.
Barbara held their daughter and wept with joy, when a card fell from the bedsheets.
Gordon stepped forward, picked it up, and saw it was a clown.
Diamond Zone.
The piercing sirens of police cars blared across the square, and three or four police cars flashed their red and blue lights.
Uniformed police officers escorted the scarecrow accomplices in the restaurant into police cars one by one, while ambulances waited on the side.
From the top of a building not far away, Jung Eun had a panoramic view of what was happening in the square; the scarecrow trapped in the nightmare was still there.
He struggled desperately, and the two policemen who were holding him down tied him up and put him in the ambulance. The accompanying nurses used restraint straps to bind his body.
The doors closed, and the ambulance drove away from the square.
Very well, the bill will haunt him forever.
Zheng En nodded in satisfaction, while Batman beside him finished his call with Gordon.
After learning that Barbara's disappearance was not caused by Scarecrow, Batman tries to get more clues from Gordon.
A laughing madman —
Batman couldn't find a similar image in his memory, but he always felt he should know.
"—Oh, it's you, Batman."
Once the call connected, Batman immediately noticed Gordon's unusual behavior; he shouldn't be a father desperately searching for his child.
He asked calmly, "Is there any news about Barbara?"
"In fact, she went home quite early."
Gordon picked up the playing cards from the floor, unsure how to say it, "—But I don't understand."
If Barbara had left the group and gone home early, Barbara, who had been staying in the living room the whole time, would have known.
But why would a criminal who attacked children do such a thing?
Is she trying to get revenge on him?
Compared to the children who suffered from the terrifying gas, little Barbara only took a nap.
But the thought of being rescued by someone made him even more uneasy—the Joker card made him feel even more uneasy.
When Barbara woke up, she knew nothing. Gordon could only pin his hopes on Batman or Jeremy Lin. "Do you know of any criminals related to playing cards?" Gordon asked. "The person left a Joker card in Barbara's room."
Jung Eun: "————"
Zheng En was completely numb from listening.
"He really is the Joker!"
He thought to himself, "The most memorable version of the clown story is the Deadly Joke."
In an attempt to prove to Batman that the worst day can destroy everyone, he shot Barbara Jr., kidnapped Gordon, and stripped him naked for the deformed to watch and enjoy.
The Joker wants to destroy Batman, and he wants to destroy the comrades who fight alongside Batman.
He was successful, and in some stories, the two-faced man fell because of him.
He has failed, and even after his worst day, Gordon held firm to his principles and remained steadfast no matter who he faced.
But Zheng En didn't understand why the Joker would target Barbara Little when he hadn't even faced Batman yet.
"You know something." After finishing his call with Gordon, Batman looked quietly at Zheng En. He didn't need a reply; he was certain, "You know the Joker."
Jung Eun: "————"
Zheng En was drenched in sweat.
He revealed a lot of information to the leader, such as that he was a time traveler and that he had read Batman's stories, but that was based on the fact that the leader and he were bound together.
Should I tell all of this to this greenhorn, local Batman?
Even if he wanted to, the leader wouldn't agree.
Which Batman isn't a scoundrel who gathers information on others and hides his own plans?
"All I know is that he will become your nemesis." Zheng En could only tell Batman what he could say. "As for why I know or how I know, don't ask. Secrets are a man's charm."
Batman remained silent.
Zheng En didn't know whether it was because of the first half or the second half of the sentence.
Fortunately, Batman came to the rescue at this moment, saying, "The antidote for the fear gas has been developed."
This was the first piece of good news they had heard tonight.
To distribute the antidote, a plausible excuse is needed, and that's where Batman's other identity comes in handy.
Human life is at stake. Although the fear gas is not very harmful in the original work, and is usually only used to induce fear and make people lose their fighting ability, and they can recover on their own after a few hours or ten hours, no one dares to gamble.
The chaos created by Type II Fear is too great. Aggressive patients are a threat to everyone and can easily provoke others to defend themselves. And America happens to be a country where guns are legal, and Gotham is a city where guns are rampant.
At this point, Bruce can play a much greater role than Batman.
"You can go without worry." Zheng En patted Batman on the shoulder. "Leave the rest to me."
Batman slapped his hand down without batting an eye.
Limited by the materials available in the bat cave, the number of antidotes produced by the bats was not large. However, Wayne Enterprises had its own laboratories and production lines that were readily available and ready to be put into use at any time.
On the other hand, the fear gas in most people comes from candy. The amount is small and the effect is not pure. The antidote can be used after being diluted. Some people with strong willpower can even break free without the antidote. They can not only run away from the hospital when the doctors and nurses are not paying attention, but some even wake up as soon as they are put on the ambulance and run out in a panic.
After watching the relevant video footage, Jung Eun felt that they might not have completely escaped the effects of the toxic gas fear; they were simply more afraid of ambulances.
Hospital and bills.
Surprisingly, there were far fewer victims in the East District than in other areas. This wasn't because the victims were more cautious and didn't eat indiscriminately, but because there were so many victims that they would fight each other.
Because of the hallucinations in their vision, the victims have difficulty using guns and can only fight hand-to-hand. The pain brings them back to their senses, and many of them wake up while fighting. Although they will continue to fight after waking up, that is another matter.
Zheng En, who replaced Batman on night patrol due to some unforeseen circumstances, was amazed. He gained a deeper understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the East District and even met several familiar faces there.
Uncle Moore, who sells Mexican hot dogs, smashes the jawbone of a blond thug with a single punch; Kold, who runs a used car shop, smashes someone's testicles with a crowbar; and a bald, muscular man living in the same apartment engages in a passionate gunfight with other gangsters.
Everyone has a bright future.
Zheng En flew over their heads with a bamboo dragonfly on her head.
Compared to the harmonious daily lives of ordinary Gotham citizens, the supervillains he had previously focused on were surprisingly calm and didn't cause much trouble.
The Ventriloquist and Scarface have taken over the gangsters in that area, and judging from their respectful demeanor, a new gang leader has been born.
The sewer that once emitted strange noises has now returned to calm, but no homeless person dares to go in to rest anymore.
Giordano Botanical Garden has changed dramatically. In just a few hours, it looks like it has been abandoned for many years. Sprouting seeds have cracked the walls, winding vines have entangled the streetlights, and moss has clung to the walls inside and out.
From the outside, the entire botanical garden is clearly a paradise for plants.
If the flowers and plants before were merely products of human cultivation, they have now undoubtedly become the undisputed rulers of this area.
Poison Ivy is not an easy character to deal with; at least in Jung Eun's opinion, she is much more difficult to handle than Scarecrow.
Unlike Scarecrow, whose only redeeming quality is fear gas, Poison Ivy is more suited to a magical role.
Her power source once shifted from chemically synthesized plant toxins to the more sensational "Green of All Beings," granting her near-immunity to all poisons, including but not limited to Joker's Laughing Gas, Fear Gas, and a series of other well-known toxic gases in the DC universe.
That alone makes her far superior to the Scarecrow; at least she won't be killed by the toxins she creates.
Besides being immune to toxins, Poison Ivy is also skilled at creating toxins. Her kisses are sweet yet deadly, capable of taking a person's life within hours and controlling their mind. Even Batman and Superman have fallen victim to her.
In some publications, Poison Ivy even nearly took control of the world. As for why Superman and Supergirl could fall for it, the answer is simply that it was necessary for the plot.
Jung Eun, who has yet to draw a mental immunity item from the gacha pool, really doesn't want to deal with her. He doesn't think his willpower can surpass that of Batman or Superman.
Moreover, Poison Ivy has more than just that ability; she can also induce and control plant attacks, establish a mental connection with plants to monitor the entire city—these kinds of operations are enough to give anyone a headache.
But we're already here.
Looking at the botanical garden, which seemed to have been abandoned for a long time, Zheng En hid far away and took out a penetrating telescope from his system space.
Let's find out where she is first.
He didn't want to be grabbed and dealt with by the plants as soon as he went in; although he might not die, he would most likely be very embarrassed.
Using binoculars to search inside the botanical garden, Jung Eun quickly found Ivy, who had transformed into Poison Ivy.
The other person had no intention of hiding at all. They stood quietly in the greenhouse, looking at the flowers and plants around them with a smile full of appreciation and approval. If it weren't for the corpse lying not far away, Zheng En would have pretended not to see it.
Poison Ivy wasn't very aggressive; she was a member of the Birds of Prey team during the New 52 arc, which is enough to prove that she wasn't a particularly heinous character.
Even in the origin story, she only killed Jason Wood, who used her for human experimentation, and used the proceeds from her crimes to buy the island.
Compared to other villains who are after money and power or simply want to create chaos, Poison Ivy's goal was simpler: she wanted to build a plant paradise, but unfortunately, she failed.
Poison Ivy has just been born and hasn't yet donned her lush green attire, but the surge in chlorophyll in her body is enough to show that she is different from ordinary people.
She strolled among the lush plants, as if she herself were a large flower or plant.
Suddenly, the red-haired, green-eyed woman turned around, her long red curly hair brushing against her cheeks, and her emerald eyes looking directly at him.
Are you looking at me?
Zheng En was startled. The place where he was hiding was three or four kilometers away from the botanical garden. How could they have found him? Besides, there was no grass around here. He only chose to hide on the roof because he knew that Poison Ivy could communicate with plants.
and many more.
Zheng En looked at the flowerpots on the balcony of the building across the street. "Seriously? This works?"
Now that he'd been discovered, Zheng En saw no need to hide any longer. Wearing a ghost mask and sporting a bamboo dragonfly, he flew into the botanical garden.
The gate, twisted and broken by vines and other plants, seemed so fragile that it could be kicked open with a single foot. When Zheng En flew over it, he only glanced at it briefly and showed no intention of getting down.
I'm already flying this high, why would I bother going through the main gate? That's so tacky.
With that in mind, he descended directly from the sky.
As he landed, the glass ceiling shattered into countless pieces. The shards of glass scattered everywhere; a normal person would have recoiled at the sight, but Poison Ivy remained completely still, as if the glass shards posed no threat to her.
Sharp shards grazed her cheek, and the tiny cuts healed before they could even bleed.
She looked at Zheng En with a half-smile, at this uninvited guest who had fallen from above and had his back to her.
You seem quite curious about me.
Ivy walked casually across the glass-shard-strewn ground, barefoot but unconcerned, her overly clear green eyes fixed on Jung Eun.
In her eyes, Jung Eun might be one of her kind in some sense.
An existence that is not tolerated by the world.
The flowers in the distance brought her a message: a human with a distorted face, dressed in a black robe, was looking in the direction of the botanical garden.
Ivy recognized that he was holding binoculars, but between him and her, there was not only distance, but also all sorts of buildings.
The other side can also fly.
Did he acquire this ability due to some kind of accident?
The feeling of the compound being splashed on my body was so clear and so wonderful.
It felt as if all the bones and blood in my body had merged into one, and my skin could clearly feel the combination of oxygen and carbon dioxide. The whispers of flowers and plants rang in my ears, and the man's noisy voice quietly stopped.
No one can control what she does anymore.
Ivy was enjoying this feeling, enjoying her current body, and wouldn't allow anyone to be an obstacle.
She walked past Jung Eun and reached out to lift the brim of his hat.
The pale flesh on his face resembled the top layer of skin of a bloated, floating corpse, with fat and liquid fused together.
The empty eye sockets looked as if they had been gouged out by someone, and you could vaguely see the veins and sticky, half-dried blood inside.
[.rc Intimidation 65+20 (Mask Bonus)]
Only at the very end can one realize that the skin and features combined to form a distorted face, with features drooping like a burning wax figure, and a severely dislocated and deformed jaw, as if a whirlpool were about to suck the person in front of it into an abyss.
[.rc Willpower Assessment 70]
The indescribable face plunged Ivy into immense fear, leaving her mind blank.
[Defeat in the confrontation]
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