All Worlds Madhouse

A very good-looking housekeeper introduced the two people into the interior of the small manor. Just like it looked from the outside, it was indeed a bit too low-key for someone who could own such a place.

Villa, second floor.

"Master is waiting for you inside." She bowed slightly and said.

Quinn shrugged his shoulders and walked inside.

Old Joey naturally followed, but the maid stretched out her hand to stop Old Joey.

"Sir, the master said that he only saw Miss Quinn and the kitchen has prepared food for you, so please come with me."

Old Joey cast a questioning look at Quinn, and Quinn nodded, indicating that Old Joey didn't need to worry about him, then turned around and opened the door in front of him.

The scene inside the door really surprised him.

She originally thought that this place would be a study, or a reception room, but she didn't expect that it turned out to be a dimly lit place similar to a ward, with a big bed in the middle, and some infusion bottles hanging on the bedside. The sound of breathing came from the bed.

There should be a person lying there, but the shadows covered him and made it difficult to see clearly.

Quinn subconsciously touched the wall, trying to find the light in this room.

"Long time no see." The voice suddenly rang. Although it was very soft and the timbre changed slightly, Quinn could tell that this person was Oswald, the former owner of the "Iceberg Restaurant" ·Chesterfield Cobblepot, also known as "Penguin".

"Uh, yeah, long time no see. Where is your light here?" Quinn asked casually.

"There are no lights here," Penguin replied.

"Ah? Why?"

a brief silence

"Purdeli syndrome - a congenital disease, you know, I was born with a deformity, this disease prevents my body from developing normally, and after the age of 45, my organs began to decline, Gradually, I could only move around in a wheelchair. On my 60th birthday, I lay on this bed and fell asleep. After that day, I could no longer get up or even see strong light, because my The retina can’t take it.”

He said calmly, as if he was telling a story.

Quinn was stunned for a moment.

Indeed, she knew that the Penguin was a congenitally deformed person, but in her impression, apart from his penguin-like appearance, this deformed guy seemed to be a man full of wisdom and forbearance, a strong business acumen, and an indomitable spirit. Fear of all ruthless and powerful people.

These attributes made people gradually forget that he was a vulnerable group suffering from congenital diseases.

"Oh, this is quite unfortunate." Quinn said, "Besides, you are already 60 years old."

In the shadows, there was a weak laughter: "Haha, I am 63 years old. You have been gone for 40 years. In fact, I never thought I would see you again."

"What?" Quinn was startled, and an idea suddenly rushed into her mind: "You said, I leave? What do you mean?"

"It's just leaving. The last time you left this world, you were the kind of person who transcended time, right? After all, so many years have passed and you are still so young." Penguin said: "Last time you came At that time, I was just a small character who couldn't hold my head high in the family. It was you who broke into my restaurant and helped me seize everything from the Cobot family. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am right now."

Listening to these words, Quinn's mind buzzed, and a sense of absurdity burst out.

Could it be that this plane is the same as the Gotham he came to last time? It's just that it's a different point in time?

"You seem to be surprised." Penguin's voice came.

Quinn smiled helplessly: "Haha, yes, I didn't expect that I would be back again, but it has been so long. You know, in my consciousness, in fact, only a few months have passed. "

"Time does make people confused, but as you said, you have your own consciousness, so we are just countless passers-by in your experience." Penguin said, compared with him in the past, now , he is indeed more like a dying old man.

"But I know you will always come back, so I'm waiting for you. After all these years, I want to say thank you."

Quinn exhaled to calm down her thoughts: "You're welcome, we were just getting what we needed at the time."

"Of course. I don't like to mix emotions in business." Penguin said, "So, why are you here this time?"

Quinn thought for a moment: "Same as last time, I want someone, someone who can completely listen to me."

"Ha--" Penguin laughed: "It's different now than it was 40 years ago. Since Superman took control of the world, the gang's influence has almost been cleansed. I'm just a businessman now."

Quinn nodded: "Okay."

"However, although I don't have gang-like subordinates, as a businessman, I still have countless employees, and these employees can do a lot for me."

Penguin suddenly said again.

"Haha." Quinn smiled: "If I'm not wrong, you will definitely have to bargain again, right?"

"Of course, even though my current property is all thanks to you, I also said that I do business without emotion."

"Yeah." Quinn responded, "How many people can you give me?"

"How many people? Haha - I have a lot of 'employees', mainly. What do you have?"

Quinn was silent for a moment. She had almost nothing now. Although she had wanted to rob a bank before coming, the risk was too great. Making such a big noise would definitely arouse the ideas of those [Universe Elements]. .

"I know, you have nothing." Penguin smiled: "But if you promise me two things, then maybe I will give you some manpower."

"What's going on?" Quinn asked.

"First thing, you have to come over first," Penguin said.

After hearing this, Quinn walked to the bedside. In the dim shadow, she saw that Mr. Cobot, who was once short, but whose name was resounding throughout the underground world, had aged terribly.

"Then, I want you to press this for me." Penguin handed a remote control to Quinn with difficulty.

Quinn took the remote control in confusion. There was only one button on it.

"What is this?" Quinn asked.

"This kind of question is meaningless. If you want someone, then press it. If you don't want him, just give him back to me and then walk out of the door." Cobot said, and it seemed that he could still feel the past between the lines. That arrogant courage.

Quinn raised her shoulder and said, "Okay." She said, and then pressed the button.

The next second.

"Life support system shut down."

An electronic voice suddenly sounded, and the infusion set at Cobot's bedside slowly stopped, and the pipeline transporting oxygen seemed to suddenly become quiet.

This scene seemed a bit beyond Quinn's expectation: "What. What's going on?"

Cobot smiled: "It's nothing. In fact, the moment I lay on the bed, I could no longer find the meaning of living. It's just that a little wish has not been realized, so I thought, wait a little longer. Well, now that my wish has come true, it’s time for me to leave.”

"But."

"The second thing!" Cobot interrupted Quinn: "I want you to go out, close the door, and just leave me alone for a while."

Quinn stood silently by the bed, watching the old man slowly close his eyes. That gesture was very satisfying.

So, Quinn nodded and walked out of the room.

Outside the door, the beautiful maid was standing quietly, seemingly waiting for Quinn to leave the room.

"Excuse me, have you pressed that button?" She bowed politely and asked.

Quinn hesitated and nodded.

The maid was silent for a second, then leaned forward again: "Miss Quinn, from now on, the Cobot family is at your disposal."

she said.

The moment she raised her head, Quinn seemed to see the corners of her eyes turning red.