Chapter 10

My awakening turned out to be very painful.

Since it was because of my wounded carcass that was lying on a bed in Gotham Hospital.

The left hand was bandaged, looking under the hospital shirt, I made sure that my forearm was, on the way, shot or otherwise damaged. In addition, there were many bruises and scratches on the face.

- The hero woke up ?! The doctor who entered the ward happily asked. - I've heard a lot about you. You're a celebrity now.

- I'm sorry, what? How long have I passed out?

- Almost a day.

- What happened to me? You know?

- Oh yeah. After all, Batman and Robin Himself brought you here. Your forearm was damaged by the reinforcement. Not deep. But you will stay with us for at least a week. And then I already think everything will heal, and we will release you.

- What about the hostages and the Joker?

- As far as I know, none of the hostages was injured. And that psychopath was dealt with by our Night Protector and his guys. Now the Joker and his girlfriend are probably being treated in Arkham.

- Good news. - I sighed with relief.

- I'll examine you a little now. And then I'll leave to rest.

- Thank you.

After the doctor left, I opened all the messages that I had received recently. And there were a lot of them, considering that I ignored a lot of them during the hostage-taking and those crazy games with the Joker. And after that I received messages.

Attention!

Completed task.

"Meet the Joker"

Reward:

+ 1000 experience, increased reputation with the residents of Gotham and the police.

+ 2000 to a relationship with the Joker.

+2,000 to a relationship with Batman / Bruce Wayne.

+ 1500 to relationship with Harley Queen.

+ 1500 to Nightwing / Richard "Dick" Grayson relationship.

+ 1500 relationship with Jim Gordon

+ 500 to relationship with Robin / Jason Tod

+ 500 to relationship with Arthur McCoy.

+ 10% chance of the Joker not wanting to kill you.

+ 5% chance of meeting a "celebrity" in Gotham

And why does it seem to me that the last point does not bode well for me? Okay, I need to see what's next ...

You have completed the side quest!

"Excitement is our everything!"

Now you have been stripped of the title: Loser.

Reward:

+ 10 to luck

+ 10 to intuition.

You have acquired a new skill: Sharpshooter.

And the skill is offensive. I was just memorizing the cards and hoping for luck. And I didn't cheat. What kind of attack with this system?

Attention!

You have increased the level of the Naruto Therapy skill!

You have increased the level of the Naruto Therapy skill!

You have increased the level of the Naruto Therapy skill!

You have earned 10 free points.

You've got a new level.

You've got a new level.

Attention IMPORTANT message!

CAM Player is interested in you. You have shown courage, dedication and resourcefulness in a difficult situation decided to give you a chance to receive unique power.

You will be able to discover within yourself the ability to manipulate chakra.

This requires:

- 100 free points.

- Strength: 50

- Dexterity: 30

- Stamina: 45

- Intelligence: 20

- Intuition: 30

Really ?!

Oh, Saints Hedgehogs! This is all quite real, and I can be like a ninja in the glorious Naruto anime. Of course, you won't have to count on much, I won't have teachers like a blond. But this will seriously help me in Gotham, where any ability is worth its weight in gold in terms of survival. As a last resort, I can hit or saturate the bullets with chakra. And this is already a serious advantage over the rest.

Yes, on that positive note, I didn't notice how I fell asleep.

***

Arthur woke me up.

He pinned down with a couple of our colleagues and Gordon, modestly standing aside, smoking his cradle (and after all, I'm kind of sick and tobacco smoke is contraindicated for me!).

From them I learned a couple of minor news. Basically, they touched on something from the life of the guys. But there was also one that touched me. And even two. The first is that I will soon be awarded a medal of courage. With entry into a personal file. And the second: so this is the fact that, judging by the description of Arthur and the gestures of descriptions of her forms, Katherine came to the station. And she wanted to see me. But she was told that I got here and was given an address. So I think we can expect her here soon.

Finally, before they left, I asked Arthur to drop into the bookstore and buy some books to read.

And when he had already left, the thought came to me that I could just buy a tablet. Fortunately, they are already here and there are as many books to download as you need.

So it was decided. As soon as they are discharged, I will upgrade my library.

And now sleep and gain strength.

Towards evening, new visitors came to me. They were Katherine with her sister and nephew. And, besides their attention, I was glad that they brought here a lot of yummy. And then the hospital hawk does not particularly appeal to me here.

"How did you manage to fall for the Joker so quickly?" - Kat smiled.

- Apparently I'm a lucky guy.

- Your luck is kind of strange. Hehe. Okay. How long will you stay here? She asked.

- A week, I think. Although it is possible that two will be held. What about?

- Okay, then we have time. - Kat exclaimed happily.

- Um. I'm embarrassed to ask, but actually, what exactly will we have in time?

- I mean, you will have time to open one of my old friend's businesses. And since I have two invitations, you will accompany me!

- Why won't you take Kira with you?

- Kira is not a fan of these events. As I. But my friend loves pathos and such parties. And I owe him a lot in some way. He is even a distant relative to us.

- I see. Well then I will.

- I'll let you know when the meeting. And we'll look for a suit for you.

- I have it!

- OK OK. Then I'll take a look at your suit. And if not, then we will find another.

- Women, you just have to show off and find new outfits. - I sighed wearily. What caused a laugh from all three of the mentioned species of humanity.

"Okay, I think that's enough news for you. Alice, Kira, let's leave our hero to rest alone in this stuffy room. Get well soon! She snapped before leaving.

Well, now he is also hovering over the gathering of the wealthy residents of Gotham. Hopefully, nothing happens there. Otherwise ... otherwise I feel that the title of Loser will return to me.