Chapter 201 [Extra] Diverse Travel · 9 [Extra]
Arthur smiled at Megan. He interrupted Damian when he was about to speak, "If you're curious about this question, why don't you ask me?"
As soon as he said this, Damian subconsciously became alert. He realized what Arthur meant. He said that he knew everything about Robin in this world, about the Red Hood's experience of dying and coming back to life, and perhaps even more about every Robin. But since he came to this universe and lived in Wayne Manor, he has been under surveillance almost everywhere. How did he know all this?
Not to mention that the Joker's timeline is behind this universe. When he returns to his own universe, what will he think of Batman's successive Robins? Will he use this "foresight" to do anything? This is a complete time bomb! The Joker will never give up!
Batman wouldn't have failed to consider this and must have taken precautions. However, it was clear that his measures hadn't worked. This Joker from another world was even more elusive. He had quietly acquired intelligence from countless surveillance cameras in Wayne Manor and the Batcave, and most likely done something else, but no one knew what exactly he had done...
Just like when he first arrived at Wayne Manor, he took Megan to bypass the defense line and enter the Batcave. If he hadn't exposed himself, they might have realized the problem later.
But from last night to today, Batman has definitely upgraded the security defense system and information blockade, but the Joker still succeeded.
Even if the Joker hadn't made any deliberate moves against him until today, who knows what a madman is thinking? If Arthur hadn't said it, no one would have known he'd broken through Batman's defenses again, but why did he choose to reveal himself now?
Damian easily understood these things, and his eyes changed immediately, with a hint of hostility on his face. But Arthur's attitude remained unconcerned. It seemed that he was very restricted in Batman's lair? Especially since he had Megan, a burden that could not be thrown aside or ignored!
But it was easy and effortless for him to do things without telling others, and Gotham hadn't changed much compared to him, so if he wanted to do something, it would only take a little effort, but it didn't pose a problem or obstacle.
Arthur raised a terrifying smile on his face. He ignored this Robin, even though he was Batman's biological son, but there was nothing to worry about. Instead, he raised his arms slightly, just a tiny arc. Even with Damian's vigilant eyes, he could not detect any intention of attack. But to Megan, it was a clear invitation for a hug.
As Megan stood up, she glanced at Damian and gave him a reassuring smile before standing up and running towards Arthur.
After squeezing into her father's arms, Megan looked up and asked curiously, "Dad, I want to ask about Robin and this Jason, did you know?"
She trusted and relied on the person in front of her wholeheartedly, which was unbelievable to Damian, but because she was there, he really couldn't do anything to Arthur. He watched Arthur put his arm around Megan's hand and pat her on the back. This action was already quite skillful, and it was not a momentary bad acting, but they had been getting along in this mode for a long time, so both sides were used to it.
Arthur said, "Shall we talk while we take a walk?"
Before Megan left with him, she turned around and waved to Damian, then held Arthur's hand. Although she was already twelve years old, she still liked to hold hands with adults and did not shy away from showing her dependence.
They walked outside and stood in an open space. Megan asked, "Dad, you don't want me to know? So you coax me away."
Arthur raised an eyebrow, still surprised by the child's thoughts. "But why can't I be the only one to tell you this?" He looked up at the dusk and the dim light on the horizon, and said softly, "You want to know about Jason's experience, why he came back from the dead, and who killed him. You want to return a little kindness to him, and also want to provide some advice for your good friend?"
"And that murderer is the Joker of this universe."
How could he not understand the child's thoughts, so he revealed the cruel truth of the Red Hood in this world. He lowered his head and stared at Megan, and saw that she was still in the confused and curious expression of the last moment. She was stunned for a long time before reacting. She raised her hand to touch her hair, but seemed to be at a loss as to where to put it, and finally held his hand again.
"What about you?" she asked.
Arthur: "The struggle between the little bat and I will never stop... It's only a matter of time before those related to him are involved."
His hands were always cold, but Megan liked to stick close to him. She wanted to say something for a moment, but swallowed all the words back. She didn't know what she wanted to say, so she just subconsciously squeezed Arthur's hand.
In Arthur's sight, Megan lowered her head and hugged him instead. After a long time, she uttered a muffled voice, "You don't even lie to me once."
"Alas," Arthur sighed helplessly. He lifted Megan's face and saw that she was pretending to be angry, but she didn't know that she looked aggrieved. He pinched her cheek and said slowly, "But I think you want to hear the truth, whether it's good or bad."
She is no longer at the age where she can easily deceive others, and she also has to learn to accept some facts, even if they are destined to be cruel. However, he said: "If at certain critical moments, you learn to say no, maybe I can consider it with discretion?" Because this is not a matter of principle, the so-called discretion is just a concession, not a complete compromise.
It is known that the struggle between him and Batman will never stop. No matter how fresh and strange the tricks he comes up with, the drama of "justice defeating evil" will always be repeated. Even if Batman is defeated temporarily, he will always win... because Gotham needs Arkham, Gotham needs madmen, and it also needs someone to restrain and control the madmen.
The Dark Knight guards Gotham and Batman fights crime. For some people, this is just a different kind of drama that is repeated. They manipulate the scenes, plan the drama, and achieve their goals. It is no longer novel.
He knew everything that happened in Gotham, but he enjoyed seeing those people smug. Besides, Batman was still kept in the dark and had not discovered the hidden truth. The world was absurd, so what was wrong with him giving his child a free ticket to this huge amusement park?
"Which way will the ship of destiny sail? At a certain moment, you will know. The storm will brew when people are celebrating and unaware of it. At that time, the helmsman who has tried his best can only watch the bow of the ship hit the storm and everything will be shattered."
"Only when everything is in ruins and nothing can be salvaged will those who have weathered the storm look back: What went wrong? When did the storm start? But it's too late. How can we turn back the clock on what has happened?" He said this based on the experience he has gained over the years.
“Fate always brings disaster when we least expect it, but it’s just playing a joke on us.”
The things that can be considered at discretion are all insignificant. Megan will understand in the future that there are always some things that are beyond human control, and many things in this world are not subject to human will. Some tragedies are inevitable, but those are still too far in the future, so he is happy to coax the child.
Megan listened to her father's promise and heard him say something she didn't understand. It took a while for her to stop feeling so aggrieved. She raised her hand seriously and said, "Then we have a deal—"
Arthur didn't bother to high-five her, so he just shook her raised hand and continued walking.
But Megan suddenly stopped and raised her head, "Dad, I am not your child in this world."
She finally asked this crucial question, and Arthur lowered his head and looked at her. He saw that she seemed to have just said something casually and didn't care anymore after that. But did she really not care?
He bent down and picked her up so that Megan's line of sight was higher than his. He had clearly said before that Megan was old enough not to be carried or hugged by adults, but just like last night, Arthur picked her up before she asked.
Visible close contact can still comfort the child. Arthur easily lifted her up with just one arm. He looked up at Megan and smiled, "But you knew about this a long time ago, but you just tried to cover it up. Now you're using this to seek comfort from me."
"Alas, you insist on me coaxing you, but you don't know that there has already been some kind of connection between us..." He didn't finish his words. Megan lay on his shoulder, her fluffy hair rubbing against his cheek, and asked curiously: "What is it?"
"It's a secret you shouldn't know right now."
Arthur said it crisply, sounding like a rejection, but he didn't put the older child down. Instead, he held her and asked, "Which leaf are you interested in? Do you want to pick it?"
Megan: “The leaves will die.”
"Then you should pick the ones that are already withered and yellow."
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Because Damian has returned, and the Joker from another world has stayed in Wayne Manor for two days without any unusual movements, the vigilantes who are still outside have returned one after another. They originally didn't understand why Batman placed so much emphasis on "Megan Damon" until they saw the Joker walking with the little girl in the manor.
Even though both father and daughter had black curly hair and green eyes, and the former had disguised himself, he clearly acted like a clown, and his pretense was sickening.
Megan held a favorite leaf in her hand and chased after a leaf that had just fallen from a tree, picking it up as well.
There is actually nothing special about the leaves. When the leaves fall, or at ordinary times, due to pests and diseases, strong winds, or accidental touches by birds, the leaves will fall off the branches. So in addition to their different patterns, there are also problems such as yellowing edges, irregular growth, and uneven color.
Megan held up the leaf to show her father, "It has a bug eye." What she was saying was meaningless because anyone with eyes could see it!
Arthur accompanied her patiently. He knew that Megan didn't need any response. Sometimes she liked to do meaningless things. Most of the time, when she was alone, she didn't need meaning, just like the way she looked at the outside world. Even though it was controlled by the small pills and suppressed her fear and timidity, it didn't make her love life more. There was not much meaning in her eyes, and most of the time she just looked at it.
She was also unable to maintain a completely positive state of enthusiasm and optimism for a long time. Sometimes she needed to stay calm, empty her mind, and preferably not think about anything, to gain strength from the emptiness and silence, or to relieve the negative emotions that were blocked by the pills and that she herself could not understand.
Arthur knew her psychological and mental condition. He had caused and condoned all of this, so he had to continue to protect her, right?
He said, "Ah, you still want to collect leaves with insect holes?" It's already garbage! And her little box is not here.
Meghan didn't know if she understood what he meant. She shook her head and threw away the leaf with the insect holes. She raised another leaf in her hand and said, "This one looks good."
While the innocent and naive child was still speaking, Arthur had already noticed the people coming, but he just stood there normally until they came closer, then he leaned over and gently put one hand on Megan's shoulder.
"The time for small talk is over, dear, why don't you look up and see your curious third and fourth generation Robins?"
The author has something to say:
A comment on the previous chapter is so cute:
Ugly Dad: If I don’t show up, the little bear’s cotton will be dug out.
Megan has already picked her own cotton, and then tried to pick the cotton of Jason and the third and fourth generation Robin hh
VB has updated the article commissioned for Megan~
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