Chapter 35 35. Catwoman told you not to contact her for now, she was afraid that her new friends would misunderstand
"Boss! Boss, are you okay?"
When Mason followed the Batmobile that cleared the way and exited the Black Gate Prison, which had become a place of despair, the kiteman who was resting outside immediately greeted him. Charles's worry was not a lie. He was really shocked when he didn't see Mason come out after destroying the communication headset just now.
He was afraid that Batman would find out about Mason and himself, and he was given a VIP accommodation voucher for Arkham Asylum on the spot.
But so far, it seems that things have not leaked.
"Don't worry, everything is fine."
Mason said something to the younger brother, exchanged glances and handed him the suitcase, Kite Heart tacitly took a few steps back, and ran to bid farewell to Young Master Yeyi who was presiding over the treatment of the wounded.
He said that as a villain, he was really not used to being with Batman, so he left first.
This clumsy excuse would definitely be suspected in other cities, but my Gotham has its own national conditions here, and the young and the young have no doubts at all. After leaving contact information with each other, they watched the kiteman take off in the night and disappear into the sky.
"Mason, what the **** happened in prison?"
The young man was resting in a temporary safe zone established by the gathered policemen, holding a bottle of water to clean his hands and cheeks, when the young man rushed over.
Judging from the brutal bullet marks and cuts on Grayson's battle suit, their battle at the weapon warehouse of the League of Assassins was definitely very dangerous.
He stared at Mason and whispered:
"I heard your warning on the communication network, but then your signal was cut off. Was it attacked?"
"Well, there are crazy warriors in the front, and zombie monsters in the back."
Mason said without raising his head:
"I almost died there, the earphones were knocked off in the chaos, and I don't know where I lost it. If it wasn't for the invisibility cloak, I might have become one of those wandering monsters by now.
You can ask Director Gordon for the specific situation.
I was still laying explosives outside the prison when the danger appeared. I didn't see how those monsters appeared, but I feel that they should be 'from the wrong side'. "
"Um?"
The young master frowned and said:
"What do you mean by 'wrong way'?"
"They came out of nowhere, Nightwing."
Commissioner Gordon, who was holding an ice pack to compress the bruise on his forehead, walked over, followed Mason's words and said to the young master:
"I can be sure that those monsters did not enter the prison through the gate, they bypassed our defense line, and there was no sign before they appeared.
Even the Penguin Gang and the League of Assassins were caught off guard!
I could see the black warriors being slaughtered by that horrible dog, and they were terrified too. "
"It's a third party, without a doubt!"
Barbara Gordon's voice sounded from the young master's gauntlet communicator. The girl who has been presiding over intelligence support in the Batcave at the rear said in a serious tone:
"I just checked the internal surveillance of the Black Gate Prison, and I found the location where the zombie cat and the zombie dog first appeared, and they all suddenly appeared from the cell where no one could hide!
Either someone ambushed them there in advance, or there may be some unconventional means.
Perhaps a supernatural force?
After all, those two things don't look like normal creatures. Huh! Wait, the kiteman just shared with me a few photos he accidentally took during his high-altitude adventure blowing up a League of Assassins transport plane.
The clarity is terrible, maybe the guy should practice his high-altitude shooting skills.
Wait a mininute.
I need some time to pixel optimize these photos. "
"So, this disaster is man-made, but it's not a trick of the Assassin League?"
Young Master Nightwing frowned and looked at the main part of the Black Gate Prison, which was still burning at the top. Batman was searching for survivors in the prison, while the Bat Fighter and Batmobile were temporarily installing high-power flamethrowers.
Obviously, the master does not intend to delay this matter until dawn.
These wandering zombies have a highly contagious and deadly virus, and they must be burned together with the prison to keep the city safe.
Director Gordon felt a little scared when he thought of his experience of escaping from death just now. He sat next to Mason and lit a cigarette in his mouth. He habitually handed one to Mason but was rejected.
Minors cannot smoke.
"If we think about it in a different direction, Nightwing, what if this zombie plague is some kind of biological weapon of mass destruction that the League of Assassins is trying to make?"
Director Gordon exhaled smoke rings and said faintly:
"What if Blackgate Prison was just a victim of weapons testing? Think about it, if Batman doesn't come back in time tonight, if Mason doesn't discover their plan in advance, if there is any mistake in our actions tonight. What kind of **** will Gotham look like now?"
Hearing this, Ye Yi was startled.
Yeah, if this dangerous zombie virus really leaks into the city
"The director's guess is reasonable, Nightwing."
Another voice came from Nightwing's armcom, this time it was a man's voice, but it sounded very young.
He analyzed with a tired tone:
"But I am more inclined that maybe the Assassin Alliance has adjusted their plan urgently, because after we attacked their warehouse where they stored weapons, the original riot could no longer be carried out.
Therefore, the high level commanding the operation temporarily decided to use the Black Gate Prison as a testing ground for new weapons. "
"Tim, do you, the detective, think that's a possibility?"
The young master seemed to trust this person's deduction and asked a question. The guy was silent for a few seconds and said:
"This conclusion is at least logically reasonable, but more evidence is needed to support it."
Mason, who was sitting next to him, didn't speak but listened quietly to the Bat-family's analysis. A minute later, Barbara came online again, this time in a much more serious tone, saying:
"The photos taken by the kite man are a surprise, everyone. At the same time that the Black Gate Prison was invaded by zombies, there were strange people operating less than one kilometer from the north side of the prison.
I mobilized the nearby surveillance to confirm that he invaded a long-abandoned cemetery, stayed there for more than thirty minutes and took some things from it.
Based on the photos, that person likely had access to some supernatural powers.
Maybe the disaster at Blackgate Prison has something to do with him! "
This new information surprised the Bat-Family but delighted Mason. It's really a good friend who can send charcoal in the snow.
He didn't expect Zack Kang's clue to confuse the Bat-family for long.
But it can be delayed for a while, at least give Mason more time to accumulate strength and prepare for future waves.
"Nightwing! I found a few survivors in Ward C, and let the Bat fighters float above me to pick them up. In addition, there are abnormal traces in the sewer, I'm going to have a look.
The ground search was taken over by Tim. "
Batman's hoarse voice sounded from the communicator, and the summoned young master and third young master immediately responded and rushed towards the Black Gate Prison. Mason and Chief Gordon stayed where they were.
After Ye Yi left, the haggard old man stamped out the cigarette **** under his feet, and whispered to Mason:
"Thanks, boy, you saved me again."
"Aren't you my guardian?"
Mason lowered his head and said:
"Isn't this what it should be? If something happens to you, many people will be very sad. By the way, Gordon, when we evacuated just now, did you find a short guy among those zombies?"
"It's Penguin!"
The director took off his glasses, rubbed his eyes and said in a low voice:
"I can't be mistaken, that guy is also regarded as evil. He threatened me that his allies would bring him back to life. I want to see how he crawls back from **** when he will be burned tonight. ?”
Having said that, Gordon reached out and patted Mason on the shoulder again, saying:
"This is also a good thing for you, you can finally get rid of the shadow of the past, Mason, you are safe now, so why don't you move back?"
"Well, I'm going to get a job and start a small business to support myself."
Mason shrugged and said:
"To tell you the truth, I have chosen the place where I want to go to work and my own store, but I will follow the agreement and go back often, Gordon."
"Director, Lewis may be dying."
While the two were chatting, a policewoman ran over and said something.
Gordon got up and walked over as soon as his expression changed. Mason followed after thinking about it.
Lewis was the police officer who was shot by the warrior in black when he was escorting the Penguin. He survived very strong until the end, but he was already extremely weak.
"Give me a moment, maybe I can help."
"Um?"
Gordon glanced at Mason in surprise, and then thought of another identity of this guy.
"Yes! You are an alchemist!"
The director jumped up, violently dispersed the other people in the temporary tent, and gave the space to Mason.
The young man took out three bottles of primary healing potions and poured them down on the critically ill old policeman, then removed the gauze on his body and bandaged him again.
Such a treatment is of course impossible to restore life, but the continuous effect of the healing potion and the outstanding first aid bandaging at least allowed the old policeman to stop the bleeding and persist until the ambulance arrived.
The rest is out of Mason's control.
He has done his best.
Gordon personally accompanied his old brother into the ambulance. Before leaving, the policemen expressed their sincere thanks to Mason. They owed this young man a lot tonight.
If the Gotham Police Department also had a reputation bar, after today's special battle, Mason's favorability could be raised above "respect".
Of course, considering the general quality of the Gotham police, it doesn't make much sense to be respected by them.
"What you just learned from that wizard?"
Master's hoarse voice suddenly sounded behind Mason, making the young man's originally relaxed spirit instantly tense up. He took a deep breath and turned around and said:
"Yes, I can't tell you much, all I can say is that the five days I was missing was a long time, and I was forever changed in that house.
But that might not be a bad thing. "
Mason took out the USB flash drive that Catwoman gave him before the action from the small bag on his waist, handed it to Batman, and said:
"This is the information Ms. Selena hid, copied from that hard drive, and she learned about the alliance between the Penguin and the Assassin Alliance from this information.
But she also said that this information may be a bait for those Assassins targeting you. Once you put it in the bat computer, your entire security database will be under their control. "
"Well, this is indeed Lei Xiaogu's style, giving you a curiosity while hiding a deep bait."
Batman took the USB flash drive and put it in his multifunctional belt. He glanced at Mason and didn't ask too much about alchemy.
After a few seconds of silence, he asked:
"Where is Selena? Ye Yi told me that she broke away from the operation and came to Black Gate Prison to help you, and said that she regarded you as her little brother.
Did you see her here? "
"See you, just before I escaped."
Mason took out Catwoman's cat tail whip, handed it to Batman and said with a normal expression:
"She asked me to give this to you. She was sure that you would have a hero appear at the last moment. She also said that the things she said to you when she was deceived by Nightwing and me with Veritaserum were all Fake, let you not think too much.
But to be honest, I very much doubt that she is trying to cover up. "
Batman didn't answer, just stroking the cat's tail whip in his hand, he asked:
"So, she's gone?"
"Well, walking very smartly."
Mason lowered his head and said in a tired voice:
"She said that she needed some time to calm down and think about the future between the two of you. She told you not to bother looking for her, and joked that you should stop contacting her for fear of being misunderstood by her new friends.
But she also said it.
After she has figured it out, after she has solved some of the small troubles in relationships and trust crisis she is facing now, she will take the initiative to contact you. "
Speaking of which, Mason raised his head with a gossip expression that young people should have, and whispered to Batman:
"I don't understand how you old people fall in love, but I think you are too awkward. You are obviously in love, but..."
"Mason!"
Batman raised his head and glanced at the young man. Although he couldn't see his eyes, Mason knew he shouldn't continue talking.
There was a silence between the two of them, somewhat embarrassing.
After a few seconds, Batman took the initiative to speak:
"Do you have any plans for your future?"
"I have no idea."
Mason shrugged, spread his hands and said:
"The Penguin is dead, the Penguin Gang is disintegrated, and the League of Assassins has suffered heavy losses. It is estimated that there will be no time to hunt and kill me. I can finally settle down and think about the future.
For now, I'm going to take it one step at a time, do you have any suggestions for this? "
"Yes, I have."
Master nodded, looked Mason up and down, and said:
"You met Grayson, who has a career and a life in Bludhaven. You haven't met Tim, but he's interested in you, but Tim plans to finish his studies and pursue a career as a detective.
Mason, I need an assistant right now.
Are you interested in becoming the new 'Robin'? "
"ah?"
Mason froze in place.
Although Catwoman, Gordon, and Barbara had made similar jokes before, he really didn't expect that Batman would actually take the initiative to propose this suggestion.
Maybe it's because of his outstanding performance in a series of recent events that the master saw his "potential"?
But your favorite lover is still locked in my suitcase! And this zombie disaster that is giving you headaches is the one that I promoted!
Are you sure you are not leading wolves into the house?
"Thank you for the kindness, I'm honestly flattered."
Mason thought seriously for half a minute before shaking his head.
He took a step back and said frankly to Batman in front of him:
"But I feel that my style of doing things doesn't match some of your insistence, so let's forget it. To be honest, I actually have some small troubles that belong to me that need to be dealt with."
"Well, it's okay."
Batman was not too disappointed, he looked at Mason and said:
"Then continue to pursue your life. This city no longer needs more turmoil and restlessness, Mason, use your abilities in better places."
After finishing speaking, the master shot the hook gun into the sky, and disappeared before Mason's eyes with a whoosh.
A few minutes later, Bruce Wayne, who was sitting in the bat fighter, stroked the cat's tail whip in his hand, and the image of the old butler Alfred appeared in front of his eyes.
Master said to his most trusted butler:
"Ah Fu, inform Lucius to prepare the biological laboratory, I will bring the zombie virus samples there, we must analyze it as soon as possible and make corresponding preparations.
Also, file in my private database.
Target Mason Cooper! "
"Um?"
Ah Fu was taken aback by this request, and he asked:
"Master, this."
"I reapplied another pheromone tag on Mason on his way to Dr. Leslie's clinic the other day, meant to protect him.
But just now when I was looking for the traces of the giant beast that tore apart more than 30 elite Assassin Alliance in the sewer of the Black Gate Prison, I accidentally detected the residual weak pheromone signal reaction, "
The mouth under Batman's helmet pursed, and he said softly:
"Mason was in the sewers and was there for a while, but he hid it. He may have taken refuge there, or he may have been doing something else, I need to investigate further.
Now I just hope that tonight's truth is not the worst that I can imagine.
But Ah Fu, it's the same as before.
We must plan for the worst. "
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(end of this chapter)