Chapter 19 Chapter 19
How much Megan's little head can absorb is still an unsolved mystery in Arkham.
But under the clown's indulgence, she finally had a clear positioning, that is, a "mascot", or in other words, a silent ornament. She did not need to express her opinion, speak, or respond. She could be put anywhere at will, and the scene would look much more harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
The Penguin is planning a prison break and he invites the Riddler and Black Mask to discuss it together. After all, although the former is talkative and conceited, he has a smart brain after all, and the latter is as powerful as him. Even though they are at odds with each other outside, as criminals who have been attacked by Batman and imprisoned in Arkham, they can join forces.
When the Riddler came, he undoubtedly brought Megan with him. He put her in the seat next to him and put a portion of hot tea and snacks on the table in front of her. He was very good at doing this.
The Penguin couldn't help but ask: "Edward, why did you bring her here?" He let her, a child who can't do anything, participate in their discussion?
The Riddler raised his hands slightly to his sides, as if begging for mercy, "Don't say that. I barely managed to snatch it from Killer Croc, okay?"
But there wasn't a trace of contempt or complacency in his expression or tone. He even smiled. Under the Penguin's questioning gaze, he said thoughtfully, "I have to know what the Joker is going to do, right? Or can the two of you here ignore him?"
No fool in Arkham could ignore the biggest madman, who raised a little girl. How strange and surprising is that? Even if some people appear to be as calm as a rock, they may be very curious in their hearts, but they are just not happy with the development that the Joker expected.
Even when he said this in front of Megan, the Riddler didn't feel guilty at all. He took the hot tea in his hand, lowered his head and took a sip, then raised his cup and said, "It tastes good. It seems I can join you."
"But I only provide plans and assistance, don't you understand?"
He would not try to escape the prison by himself. If both Penguin and Black Mask wanted to escape, he would become an eyesore and a nuisance if he got involved. He might be betrayed at any time and become a cannon fodder and stepping stone for these two unscrupulous gangster bosses. He agreed to cooperate, but at the same time he saw things very clearly.
The Penguin's fat, crowded face and the eyes on either side of his hooked nose stared at him viciously for a long time. Finally, he smiled hypocritically and said, "I understand what you mean. No problem."
Both of them turned their eyes to Black Mask, the only one who had not spoken yet. This criminal was the most cruel and adept at torture. His skull mask had long been integrated with his skin, so it was difficult to discern his emotions from his face. All that could be felt from the dark mask was the blood and terror. After all, no one didn't know where his mask came from.
Black Mask leaned forward, placed his hands on the table with his fingers clasped together, and chuckled deeply, "That's fine with me too."
His attitude was always condescending, and the other two could tolerate it under the circumstances of cooperation, but Black Mask pointed at Megan and his voice turned cold. "But take her away, or I will let her die here today."
"I don't mind confronting the Joker and causing some trouble for our plan, or even just luring Batman here to give the prison system a major upgrade, so stay away from this weakling like me."
There was almost a tangible murderous intent emanating from him, and his violent nature was exposed at a glance. However, the Penguin Man advised him, "Don't shout for war and killing all day long. If you want to put on airs, wait until you get out. Besides... you really have no bottom line." He was very emotional. Although his own business was not very clean, he was not as ruthless as Black Mask in some methods.
The Riddler felt threatened. He knew it was Black Mask trying to intimidate him, so he shrugged. "Anyway, I don't think there's anything else to talk about today. I'll talk to you after you bring me the information."
"Okay everyone, bye."
He skillfully picked up the child and took him away, and took the small cake in front of her that had not been eaten. When he walked out the door, he complained loudly: "People who only know brute force are like this-"
"He uses threats and intimidation to intimidate people's lives, and his authority is based on violence." But the fact is that violence is really useful and the fastest-acting. Extreme violence plus the power of the consortium make it no wonder that Black Mask once really ruled Gotham. He certainly has the ability, and his ever-expanding ambition also urges him to go back and take control of Gotham.
They are savage, pursuing their goals like wild animals. Does the Riddler know that his actions are also savage at times? Of course he knows!
"In fact, we can be seen as the same kind of people. We all need to conquer, through violence, wisdom, and in all aspects. We not only conquer others, but also the desire to conquer ourselves. But we will not restrain ourselves, but choose to achieve all of this."
The Riddler didn't care whether Megan could understand or not. He turned around and comforted her, "Actually, you don't have to worry. You know, if Black Mask wants to attack you, he has to be careful that Killer Croc will tear him apart, making all his efforts in vain!"
"Ha! Absolute violence? He thinks he can fight Killer Croc barehanded? But there's more than just Croc here. There's also Clayface and Solomon Grundy..."
He smiled almost mockingly, "All of our ambitions are just wishful thinking. We are just a bunch of failed lunatics, and that's why we are imprisoned here by that bat monster."
Their faces are distorted, but they are obviously not discouraged. It is precisely because they are crazy that they provoke Batman again and again. They are all stubborn on this path, and no one will give up. They must make the world compromise for them - to recognize them.
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The Riddler came back to life and didn't bother to nag Megan every day, so he turned into Killer Croc and Poison Ivy to take turns looking after her.
Poison Ivy grows flowers every day, and new varieties of flowers and plants are delivered every now and then. This is what Batman promised, so she can come back and stay quietly for a while. Even though this is Batman's request, she also knows that there are people outside who covet her abilities, and she may not be able to return them all, so she temporarily retreats back to Arkham Asylum.
Since she returned to the greenhouse, the plants have grown extremely lush in a short period of time, and Poison Ivy does not stop their growth as long as their competition is benign. If the greenhouse is not big enough, she will expand it.
——Let Batman expand it.
Walking among the plants in the almost primitive jungle, she would check the leaves to see if there were any pests, and Megan was placed in a corner by her. Anyway, she would not damage the plants, and she was a small and silly person, so she was very worry-free.
After she had looked at all the plants, she returned to Megan and sat down on the ground. She immediately took the child in her arms and said with a gentle smile, "Good girl, did you get to know new plants today?" while stroking her hair.
Megan is a child with slow perception, but her condition is improving. As time goes by, her consciousness is slowly emerging bit by bit. Poison Ivy feels that her changes are within the Joker's expectations, but she doesn't know what the madman is thinking and what kind of fun he wants to have by changing Megan.
Megan was quietly getting along with the plants here. She was observing the outside world carefully and clumsily. Maybe she didn't like plants, but she wouldn't do what bad kids do to plants.
And...Poison Ivy raised her hand and picked a flower from the vine beside Megan, and pinned it directly on the side of her hair.
Her abilities were used in the greenhouse, and her favorite child was given special abilities. Its vines extended freely, like snakes, and had a slight consciousness. It regarded Megan as a large, harmless creature that could coexist harmoniously with it, so a small flower bloomed next to her.
All her children liked her. Fortunately, they had the same views and no conflicts. Poison Ivy bent down and kissed her forehead. She was very tolerant of good children. She took her to the outside of the greenhouse. There was a small lawn with some plants growing on the edge, but it was not under her control. After all, this was an agreement reached between her and Batman.
There were tables, chairs and a swing in the middle of the small lawn, and she took Megan over there.
They sat opposite each other, actually the distance between them was very close, and Poison Ivy could easily see her gradually clearing eyes. Those green eyes were full of vitality, no longer dry and dead at the beginning.
So was she responsible for her transformation? Although Poison Ivy herself didn't consider it a credit, she simply protected a child, allowing her to observe the world quietly and safely, without having to fear many people and things in the outside world. Plants were her children, so Megan could be one too.
They didn't talk much when they were together, but Megan suddenly moved. When she got down from the chair, Poison Ivy helped her, and then she slowly walked into the greenhouse again.
Poison Ivy didn't let the plants monitor her. After about a few minutes, she was seen coming out with an old leaf in her hand, which she had picked up from the roots of the plant.
Megan raised the leaf in her hand to show Poison Ivy, and then she understood what she meant -
This is the new plant she met.
When Poison Ivy told her about the characteristics of the plants, she didn't ask for anything, nor did she think that she would understand and remember. But although Megan reacted slowly, she had been diligently perceiving the outside world, and now she gave her own response.
This made Poison Ivy feel like seeing a plant that she had been taking care of and not paying much attention to suddenly bloom. It was not what she expected, but it bloomed on its own and presented the flowers before her eyes.
Even though Megan was still young and not beautiful at all, when she surprised her like this, Poison Ivy smiled sincerely. When she was with the being she loved, the danger in her was infinitely weakened, and she showed amazing charm.
Poison Ivy took the leaf and said, "This is broadleaf mountain laurel."
"...It's forming buds now. When it blooms, I'll invite you."
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