Chapter 138

It's funny. Now let's cast the bait for future conversations. After all, judging by her reaction, she heard that somewhere in Gotham she needed her help.

- I will be glad to see you at my place, if you are in Gotham City and you feel lonely or bored, then come in ...

- I will definitely find you ... - she shouted already in flight, rushed off somewhere.

It is a pity that I had little time to "courting" her. But most importantly, I dropped the rod. And if you believe the legends about the friendliness and curiosity of the house "Elov", then we can say with 90% certainty that she will use my invitation. The main thing is to put our kiss in the right light. After all, I have to introduce Kara and Pamela to each other. I am calm for Pamela, but a krypton woman can take offense at me for "deceiving her feelings." Therefore, it will be necessary to consider a conversation with her ...

Wondering how Batman will react to all this? I mean, in his ... amendment, there is a whole krypton woman in our city! It's just a challenge to his paranoia and "feudal" ambitions.

After a short reflection on this, I was going to use Hiraishin all the same, but my intentions were interrupted by a phone call from a "closed" number.

- Isaac! - Of course it's Batman! Who else can say that? - Need to talk. Be on the roof of the old police building in half an hour. - and immediately passed out.

- He's mocking! I growled. - You dare to tell me again ?! Well, all the Bats ...

You will need to teach him a lesson. And no, it won't be a fight. As a result of our battle, someone may suffer, and I don't see any logic now. But you can "play a trick" on him. The truth is not today.

By the way, I haven't received an answer to the question of what interests me about Power Girl. Is her breast size 4 or 4.5? You won't be able to touch your hands without getting hit in the face and not ruining relations, which have not yet developed into friendships. Can I somehow pull it out for training and "accidentally" touch it while hitting the chest?

Eh! Something my hormones were naughty ...

***

I arrived at the meeting point before him.

The old police building has not been renovated yet. Only the foundation and walls were restored. From my sensory sensations, I sensed that only Batman was heading here.

I wonder what he wanted to talk about?

He appeared before me pathetically, using his "pistol" and taking off through the wall, and landed a few meters beside me. All gloomy, serious, in general, as always.

- Hey. What's the rush? Something happened?

- And you still ask? Why did you climb to Nanda Parbat alone? You could have asked me to help!

- How did you know? I doubt that Ras Al Ghul would not have bothered to protect the "confidentiality" of his property.

"I don't really care what happened there. But I know you took Jade Kroc back and took over custody of her. I understand that, but you went against a powerful organization.

- Let me answer this question, but only after you answer my first one? How do you know? There was no bug and no spying on me, I know that for sure.

- Quite not difficult. Cameras at the airport, then I tracked the flight path, compared the facts of Lady Shiva's visit to Gotham and her recruitment of Croc Jr.

- Clearly, I will know for the future. Then I'll fulfill my part of the contract. I didn't want to distract you from important matters, considering that I could handle it myself. Besides, if something happened to both of us, then Gotham will have a difficult time.

"They still have Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and the Huntress. - Bats objected succinctly.

It was useless to argue with him, he just rolled his eyes. We should still shake him up with a joke on the Internet. Let him at least show normal emotions after that. Yes, and I'm somehow bored.

- This is the only reason why you called me here?

- No. "Black crosses", I think we are all at a dead end.

From these words, my ears almost wilted and my eyes fell out of their sockets. Batman admits he's stumped! What's next? Will the Joker go to farmers? Or will his cousin become straight and fall in love with me?

"It's amazing to hear that from you, but it's true. There is only speculation about them, but ... - yeah, he should say. -… In general, I have some information. It is untested and full of holes in many places. I cannot share it with the management, as it does not fit into any framework.

- I'll listen to you.

- One of the detainees had some kind of spell that prevented him from speaking. Most likely the gang has its own magician or even several and, apparently, not weak. In addition, I am more than sure that some of the highest police officers work for them or even consist. I, thanks to one artifact, found it out. Someone from the police is the "Boss" of this organization. But I did not find out either the name or anything more detailed and important. He is not omnipotent.

- This is a logical remark about the police. Once among ordinary police officers there were cases of cooperation with the Joker, his "fans" even participated in his "actions". As for this gang, they are most likely not dealing with rank-and-file officers. Too shallow and unreliable. Bats nodded. "As for magic, you gave me some very valuable information. Thanks.

Again we are silent. I even know that he wants to ask more. After all, it was not for nothing that one came here?

- Your parents! I said in the affirmative.

- Yes. You said you knew who was behind their death.

- I know the organization that was at enmity with your father and made an order. There are whole legends about her here. But everyone thinks she is fictional. It is called the Owl Court. The organization has dozens of members in itself, which constitute the core of its, so to speak, "brain". But there are also performers, they are called "claws". Children that were picked up in childhood to serve them as watchdogs or fighting dogs. Depending on the need. The richest and most influential people of Gotham are sitting in the "core" of the Court, among them there are many "founders".

- Do you know their bases or prospective members? Connections? - he asked.

"I know for a fact that the Lawtons, you and your cousin are definitely not their members. I think they have connections, even in the government. I say, the organization, as you should understand, is serious and did not appear yesterday.

Yeah, despite the fact that Deadshot is from a wealthy aristocratic family in Gotham, he is now a mercenary. A family spat is a powerful thing. And about the Lawtons, I did not assume, but knew that they were not associated with any organizations. The father of the family is of the wrong mind. And he had other problems. The mother is still a bitch, but no.

- It's clear. Thanks to. - and our mouse "flew away".

And I stayed to look at the night sky of Gotham City. It was surprisingly clear today without clouds and smoke from factories. Yet even such a gothic city can be beautiful no matter what. The main thing is to look right. Yes, I thought and dreamed. Although not only I have something to think about.

For someone, but Bruce, there is an Owl Court as the new main enemies ...

I froze in half a step.

Why?

Because I'm an idiot! And if not an idiot, then a rare slow-witted!

The Black Cross leaves no trace, they are clearing Gotham for themselves and they have a good base for that. And even Batman can do nothing to capture them. Of course, that an ordinary gangster, even if a genius cannot hide like that for a long time. Therefore, it is quite logical to assume that our "owls" supervise them. How did I not think about it before ?! Moron!

Rrr! I urgently need to sleep. Better to think with a fresh mind tomorrow than torture her even more today. Besides, I still have a question. Why didn't Bats ask me for a kryptonka? In other matters, it still has time.