The Knights of the DC House

At night, in Nazionale City, Ke Wen, who left the Planetary Detective Agency, was shopping with Kara at this time. After so many things happened after returning to Earth, this should be regarded as a rare moment of solitude between Ke Wen and Kara.

Time has passed. In the city, there are no random crimes or accidents happening. There are just pedestrians spending the night, including Ke Wen and Kara.

After dinner, the two of them walked along the pedestrian street and looked at the night view of the city. However, they both remained silent and enjoyed the rare peace.

"So, do you have anything to say to me now?" However, this rare peace did not last long, and Kara, who was finally free, began to ask questions.

"Ah? What do you mean?" Ke Wen, who had not yet realized what he was going to face next, answered honestly.

"Do you really not know what I'm asking, or are you just pretending not to know?"

"Can you be more direct? Playing guessing games while chatting is really not a love experience."

"But the problem is that guessing games are part of the love process, and they are the most important part. If you don't even know what I want to ask or what I want to say, it means there is no tacit understanding between us and your feelings for me are not deep enough!

"

Faced with Kara's heart-wrenching words, Ke Wen only felt a headache, worse than when he was sorting out information in the past two days. He patted his forehead and complained there: "I hate guessing games!"

ha?

When Kara asked rhetorically with modal particles, Ke Wen quickly explained: "No, I mean I am stupid and it is difficult to guess the questions raised by your super brain... Ah, I understand, you are

Are you talking about what happened between Lena and me?"

Ke Wen, who was belatedly aware of it, finally realized the question Kara was about to ask him. But when he said it and pierced the tacit window paper, he was also embarrassed. If he had been pretending to be stupid before,

Stupid, maybe this topic has been ignored, but if you make it clear and say it, then you have to give an answer, otherwise, this matter will become a thorn in the hearts of the two of them.

At some unknown time, it suddenly appeared, pricking both of them to pieces.

Kara was not as squeamish as before, and stood there, just looking at Ke Wen, waiting for Ke Wen's answer.

At this time, Ke Wen just wanted to give himself a slap in the face. Why was he so mean-mouthed? He said it without thinking. Well, what should I do now? The date directly turned into a direct answer to the question of death.

The scene. Looking at the way Kara looked at him, Ke Wen also felt guilty. To be fair, as a man, boy, two or three, he would be lying to himself if he didn't think so.

But if in the old society, in that era when women's status was not particularly prominent, and he was a person who lived in that era and was influenced by that era, then this would be easy to say and could be solved easily. But he is not, here is

Modern times, even though it is a modern era with a magical color, modern social rules can be broken for Ke Wen and others, but he is still a human being living in this era, and the education he received is also modern education.

You can have the idea of ​​​​wanting everything, but it is not advisable. But on the other hand, Lena almost turned into another person because she was controlled by her perverted mother, and when she really has ideas, even if

It is not advisable, Ke Wen also has to violate social rules. The only problem is that he can violate social rules, but for Kara, they do not have to be attached to themselves to survive, they themselves are independent people,

If you have your own ideas, it would be really unfair to them if you insist on having your own way.

So Ke Wen didn’t know, and after much deliberation, he didn’t know how to answer Kara’s answer to this question.

"To be honest, I don't know what to say." Since he couldn't figure it out and didn't know how to answer, Ke Wen answered honestly.

In front of Kara, whether Ke Wen was sincere or false when he said this, and whether he had really thought about this issue in his mind, could not escape her eyes, so she could also see that Ke Wen had indeed thought about this, but he

He didn't know how to answer these questions. He didn't want to make himself sad or disappointed, but he didn't have an answer to this question and didn't know how to solve it.

So Kara smiled.

"Don't know? It's okay, you will know in the future~"

When he said this, Ke Wen could also feel the joy in Kara's words. At this time, it was Ke Wen's turn to be confused. What kind of fairy reply are you talking about, sister! He just looked at Kara turning around and jumping around.

Ke Wen couldn't say this complaint, but sighed: "Damn, I really hate guessing games." Then he followed and continued the date with Kara.

On the other side, Gotham City, the Batcave beneath Wayne Manor. Currently, as the eldest son of the Bat family, Dick is also processing various information in front of the computer. There is no news about Batman's disappearance until now, even if he feels sorry for him in his heart.

Batman has blind self-confidence, but that doesn't mean he will do nothing and wait for his old father to pop out. On the side, the second son, Jason, who has the deepest conflict with Batman, also takes tea and puts it on Dick's table.

In front of him, he asked.

"Did you find anything?"

"Thank you, you asked another boring question."

After taking the tea cup from Jason and thanking him, Dick reluctantly answered Jason's question.

"It's just a routine inquiry. We all know that if he showed up so easily, it wouldn't be him."

"Yes, but I just don't understand. Now Gotham has improved. Although Penguin and Two-Face are still in the surveillance field, at least they understand the rules of the game now. As the bosses of the underground world, they also

I let go of some of the areas I was previously involved in and only focused on a certain aspect, thus stabilizing the entire underground society.

In the future, unless they commit suicide and want to continue to restore their previous glory, otherwise, they have no other choice but to go ashore with a clear conscience. In other words, the life he wants is coming soon. At this time, he

What else needs to be done by himself, and what opponent does he have to face in person, Bain? Ninja Master? I still can’t think of who he was targeted this time.”

Dick was also talking about his doubts there. Jason had long been used to Dick's thoughts. Among the four brothers, he had the deepest conflict with Batman. A big part of it was Batman's morbid paranoia.

All kinds of secrets for your own good.

"I thought you were used to it. He has never had the fine tradition of telling the truth. Even if we all know that he is trying to protect us, he always feels that we cannot deal with the enemies he is dealing with. Maybe he is right, but we always have to

Grow up, right? Just like you, because he disappeared twice, your engagement ceremony with Claire has never been held. "

"Because he is our father. If Claire and I don't have an engagement ceremony without him, I don't think it is a complete engagement ceremony. I also want him to be at my wedding. As a father, he is worthy of me."

Do."

When he said this, Dick's words were also full of warmth. Jason did not refute Dick's words, because in his heart, he also thought so about the marriage between him and Barbara. Just when both of them were there

When the brothers were thinking about this matter, a warning came from their computer, interrupting their silence.

"What went wrong?"

"Blackgate Prison, Bane has escaped!"

"Oh, yeah, he'll break out of jail."

Regarding the situation Dick said, Jason also pouted and refused to comment. To be honest, it was a miracle that Blackgate Prison could imprison Bain for so long, but Bain escaped from prison and was captured. Now they still have to fight Bain.

It wasn't really a difficult fight. After changing into their clothes, the two of them prepared to set off without disturbing the sleeping children. Just looking at the Batmobile that had been out for a long time, Dick also reached out to stop Jason.

Jason turned his head and looked at Dick in confusion.

"This time, I'll drive~"

The perspective returned to Nasino City. Ke Wen and Kara had almost finished their date. They were shopping until ten o'clock in the night. There were not many people on the street. Ke Wen didn't have anything. Since it was so late, don't go back here.

With this idea in mind, he sent Kara to the door of his house and was about to go back. He also noticed a vibration from his mobile phone in his pocket. He took out his mobile phone and was also stunned by the message on it.

"Huh? Are you so destined?"

"What's wrong?" Carla also asked after noticing Ke Wen's words.

"It's nothing, isn't Xiao Zha not here during this period? I just wanted to recruit two temporary workers to help check the office. I posted the notice in the morning and received the application notice in the evening. But what I said is fate.

It means that the two temporary workers who applied for the job are the same as me. They both have the surname Ke, and their names are very strange. One is called Ke Xue and the other is called Conan. Ha, they are still brothers. They are students in the city university and are freshmen. More importantly, this

The two have different majors, one is in applied physics, and the other looks like a sports student."

"Huh? Is there such a thing? There aren't many people with your last name in this city."

"Yeah, don't you think this is quite a coincidence? Moreover, the information is not fake. They are probably two young people who are working hard. Let's take a look at it tomorrow when we have time. If there is no problem, let them help look at the affairs.

So, this office will not be shut down."

"Yes, but then again, why did Xiao Zha go away for so long and not come back? Is something going to happen?"

"Nothing can happen. With her level of magic, what else can happen? It is probably delayed by something in the family. You also know that the magic world is all about magic inheritance. There are many family-run operations.

It's over, okay, don't think so much, we still have to deal with this mechanical superman in front of us, go to bed early, good night."

After kissing Kara on the forehead, Ke Wen left. But on the way, Ke Wen also sighed. Regarding the major events that Zatanna's magical world was facing, Ke Wen had no intention of letting Kara know.

For Kryptonians, there is really no way to handle magic. It is not even a profession. What's more, there is a Nightmare Batman wandering around the main universe. The identity of this Nightmare Batman cannot be found. He has not confessed his identity for the time being.

The thought he didn't want to cause made people panic.

"Gan! Why are you thinking so much now? If Xiao Zha comes back, won't this matter be more difficult to deal with? I can't even handle Lena's matter, ah, I'm so annoyed!"

Cursing secretly his own imagination, Ke Wen left in despair. At the same time, Gordon, as the police chief, was also investigating the Blackgate Prison in Gotham City where the incident occurred, and Bain escaped from prison.

It had already happened, and he could only come here to see what clues were left. But while Gordon was walking around, he also saw the appearance of Dick and Jason, and said directly to his old partner.

"Brock."

"Okay, boys, let's go over there and take a look, and then make some notes."

Consciously clear the place, leaving space for Gordon and the two people who came.

"So, what happened to him this time?" As an old partner who has cooperated with Batman for many years, even if Gotham City is now starting to improve, when it comes to Bane's escape from prison, Gordon's understanding of Batman

, will never let solo Robin take over unless he is gone.

"That's the problem, we don't know."

"Okay, you two can do it too. If Bain escapes from prison, I don't care. But you have to be careful with the guy who helps him escape."

Gordon also handed over the evidence left at the scene. When he saw the ghost card in Gordon's hand in a sealed bag, Jason's pupils dilated for a moment. Regarding his experience when he died, he came to

He still remembers it now, even though he knows that there are indeed three clowns, but to him, there is no difference at all.

"He showed up again?" Dick, who took the ghost card handed over by Gordon and noticed the change in Jason's mood, also asked.

"Hmm... I'm not sure. Come with me, you have to watch something different. And Jason, you have to control yourself. I don't want my daughter to experience the same thing as me.

You also promised me to give my daughter happiness."

There was no one else around, and Gordon didn't mind saying Jason's name directly. Without Gordon's warning, Jason knew that something was wrong with him. As a person involved, it was difficult for him to recover from the shadow of death when he was beaten to death.

walked out, but he still held back, followed Dick, and was taken to the guard room by Gordon. After that, the two also left the Black Gate Prison and returned to the Batcave. However, as soon as they arrived at the Batcave, they saw that

A few young ones were already sitting there, with a helpless Alfred beside them.

"I'm sorry, Master Dick, Master Jason, but for young Master Jonathan, the noise in Blackgate Prison was too loud, and it disturbed him to sleep."

"Jonathan?"

"I don't want to either, but sometimes I just can't control it."

Little Jonathan spread his hands. With regard to his own abilities, he was still not able to fully control the sending and receiving of messages. Seeing this, Dick could only sigh helplessly, and then said concisely: "It was a false alarm. Bain escaped from prison, but it was not the clown who helped him."

Yes, she is just a follower of the clown, she is a female. The problem is not big and can be solved by the two of us, so it’s time to go back to sleep, you guys.”

"Female? How did you know?"

Regarding little Jonathan asking such an idiotic question, Damian on the side also said with disdain: "Because if it is the clown, they will only get one card, and now, they must have seen the surveillance left at the scene, the clown

He would not make such a low-level mistake unless he wanted others to know, especially his father, but his father is missing now, do you understand?"

Little Jonathan also looked indifferent to Damian's disdain. On the contrary, the third generation Robin Tim was more curious. "So you got the video? Let's take a look. You can easily bypass the blockade of Black Gate Prison and rescue Bane.

Even if he is a follower, he is very capable, so it would be more appropriate to analyze him."

"That's fine."

The two of them thought Tim's suggestion was reasonable, and these kids probably couldn't sleep now, so they just watched the video tape to help them fall asleep. After saying that, Jason also inserted the copied video data into the computer and started playing it.

At that time, there were not many scenes of Bane's escape from prison, because the whole scene looked very strange. First the lights went out, then came on, and there was no one around. Only Bane, who was unshackled, stood there, as if talking to someone.

Personal conversation.

After the conversation ended, Bain left without anyone stopping him. Shortly after Bain left, other images appeared on the surveillance screen. The clown with disheveled hair and feminine features appeared in front of the camera.

He looked at the camera and smiled. I have to say that when Martha, the clown, suddenly appeared in front of the camera, everyone was really shocked because her temperament was so clown-like.

For Dick and others who have never been to the Flashpoint timeline, this is indeed a follower of the Joker, and he has done a very good job of imitating the Joker. But for Damian, Little Jonathan and others who have been in the Flashpoint timeline

As for Helena, they recognized at a glance that this was not a follower of the Joker, but the Joker himself. Similarly, Alfred, who had served two generations of the Wayne family and was a close friend of the late Wayne couple, was also there.

When I saw Martha, the clown, my eyes immediately trembled.

Because the Waynes were so familiar to this old man that even if Martha had gone crazy and turned into a clown, Alfred would be able to recognize her at a glance. But Alfred knew that this was impossible.

Yes, the Waynes he knew had died on that night more than thirty years ago. At that time, there were not as many black technologies as there are now, and it was impossible to extract genes for cloning.

Even so, Alfred still couldn't help blurting out, and the same was true for Damian, little Jonathan and Helena.

"Martha?!"

As soon as the words came out, the old and the young looked at each other, and they were surprised that they could recognize the female clown as Martha. Similarly, the strange behavior of several people also made Dick and the three elders puzzled. Martha

This name was familiar to them, but when it came from the mouths of these family members, it was very strange.

"Martha? Bruce's deceased mother, our grandmother? She doesn't look like that at this age." Tim was the first to express doubts.

"But that's her, because she was Martha Wayne in another timeline created through flashpoint backtracking when The Flash reversed time and went back to save his mother. In that timeline, everything happened.

Change, that night more than thirty years ago, it was not my grandfather and grandma who died, but my father. But grandpa became Batman, and grandma, the Martha we see now, became the clown. As for why we

Know these.

It’s because during Ke Wen’s and our trip to another universe, we arrived at that timeline when we came back and met grandpa and grandma, so we will not admit our mistake. As for the evidence, Jonathan, go and get it.

photo."

Damian was the first to explain. Fortunately, when they left, Ke Wen took a family photo for them. Batman also had one in his hand, but since Batman didn't know where he put it, Damian

They could only let little Jonathan get their own. In a flash, little Jonathan disappeared, and when he came back, he had the original photo in his hand.

When little Jonathan pointed out the picture of Martha in a cage by Thomas Wayne and compared it with the picture, everyone also understood why they could recognize it at a glance, because this was Martha herself!

"Okay, now the nature of the matter has changed again. This is indeed the clown. But you know her, right? You know Martha." Dick also realized the seriousness of the matter and asked Damian and the others directly.

Unfortunately, they can only shake their heads regarding this issue.

"When we went there, it was already the Flashpoint after the war. According to my grandfather at the time, this timeline should have disappeared after The Flash restarted the universe. But when we went there, it continued, so

We haven't had much communication with Martha, but that's not right, because in that timeline, Superman has left the earth, and the earth has been rejuvenated, but it takes time. At Grandpa's level, well, he has not traveled to

The possibilities of our universe.”

Damian euphemistically pointed out that in the Flashpoint timeline, Thomas Wayne was not good at developing black technology. After saying that, Damian also looked at Martha who had been frozen in the picture, and said there: "But

In any case, it is indeed Martha who appears in front of us now, but she is also a clown. What I am most worried about now is that if Martha appears here, what about grandpa, Batman played by Thomas Wayne?

Is he still in this universe, or is he already..."

When he said this, Damian stopped talking. Alfred, the old man beside him, couldn't help but listen to Damian's brief story about what happened on the Flashpoint timeline.

Trembling. He had also thought about whether the family he knew would live a happy life in a parallel universe. But he did not expect that in the end, the Wayne family would still be unable to escape the curse of Batman.

Just the fact that he has changed from a son to a father, and even his wife has become a clown, made the old man feel that fate had played a huge joke on him for a while. He was also mumbling: How could this happen!

But at this time, Dick and the others, who had understood the cause and effect, could no longer calm down. Even though Martha was their grandmother, she was a clown. Even if she was a clown in another timeline, it meant that this matter was not over yet.

It's not as simple as I thought.

"No matter what, everything has happened, but this time, we have to call in foreign aid."

In the words, everyone also understood who the foreign aid Dick was talking about was. Ke Wen, who had just returned to his detective agency in Nazionale City, shivered for no reason.