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Chapter 129 A Thorn Stabbed in the Heart

Chapter 129 A Thorn Stabbed in the Heart

Jason sat cross-legged on a hilltop, gazing into the distance.

The scenery here is always beautiful; you can enjoy the sunset hanging in the sky and listen to the music of the waves.

Compared to Gotham, which is constantly raining, this place is like a paradise.

"It seems my guess was right, you really are here."

Good afternoon, Mother.

Jason didn't turn around; he remained sitting cross-legged.

Thanks to Lei Xiaogu's mental adjustment, his heart was especially calm at this moment, like the sea below.

He didn't know how long this situation would last.

Perhaps after meeting Bruce or the Joker.

It symbolizes that the calm sea surface can suddenly become turbulent.

But those are things that happened later.

Jason only knew that he was feeling very comfortable.

Where is Oz?

Talia sat down next to Jason, just like when Jason had just regained consciousness and she brought him here to chat.

However, times have changed, and their relationship is no longer as suspicious of each other as it once was.

Jason shook his head, moved his hands from his abdomen to his back, and looked relaxed and at ease.

"I'm not sure. This guy said there was something that was perfect for what I was going to do later, so I went to find it myself."

Talia thought for a moment about what would suit Jason, and after a long pause, blurted out the hellish question: "A crowbar???"

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"...I have one myself."

Talia chuckled to herself, quietly watching the round sun hanging in the sky.

She said, "I've been eagerly anticipating this day, wondering what kind of sparks will fly when you meet him."

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Talia turned to look at Jason's profile and said softly, "But now... I suddenly don't really want you to go see him anymore."

For Jason, Gotham is home.

Batman and Jason are family.

But at some point later, all of these things vanished.

Just like the rain that appears in Gotham every day.

Jason Todd has been erased.

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Jason was silent for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Talia continue, "Yes, I know, you are different from him, you crossed what they consider the bottom line."

"You have become yourself, no longer anyone's appendage."

"Just make sure you know exactly what you want to do, okay?"

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Jason smiled, moved closer to Talia, and gently bumped her shoulder.

"Don't worry about me, Mother. I know exactly what I'm doing."

"I may be able to decide the beginning of the story, but after that, its direction and its ending will be very different from what I expect."

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"However, I can assure you of one thing."

Jason blinked, looking like a child throwing a tantrum.

"I'll be fine, and so will he."

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Talia ruffled his hair and asked, "Do you need any help?"

Jason let his mother's fingertips wander and stroke his hair.

He replied, "You've already helped me a lot, I think so, I probably don't need it."

"real?"

"Right...we still need some guns, ammunition, and money..."

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The two looked at each other, laughed, and then silently admired the scenery together.

Suddenly, at some point, an annoying voice rang out from behind them.

"Jason, Jason, Jason, I brought it for you, this thing is perfect for you!"

The two of them turned around at the same time and looked at the wine bottle that Ya Ya was holding in its toes...?

"As far as I know, Jason doesn't drink. Why are you bringing this?"

Talia stared at the orange-yellow liquid in the bottle, her delicate face filled with incomprehension.

Jason was also puzzled: "This is what you're talking about? I thought it was some kind of magical weapon or something..."

Oz threw the bottle at Jason.

The latter easily took it and glanced at the words on the bottle.

It's in Chinese.

"This is?"

"Jinjiu! Specially made for friends and family!"

Jason and Talia:

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Surprisingly... it actually fits quite well.

Gotham.

Bat cave.

Two figures stood in front of the bat-shaped computer, one tall and one short.

Robin Tim Drake stared at a high-definition frame captured on the screen.

In the video, a guy is wearing a transparent helmet that looks like a red date, making it impossible to see his face.

He was holding a strange device, but the knowledgeable Bat Duo could easily recognize it as a bomb.

After a while.

Tim said, "So why doesn't this guy use the same color scheme as Deathstroke's helmet?"

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Batman didn't respond; his gaze remained fixed on the red hood.

He made many connections, even considering that this guy might be Deathstroke's illegitimate son.

This illegitimate son and Deathstroke don't get along at all, and even their attire is different from others.

But based on his understanding of Deathstroke, Batman ultimately abandoned the idea for the time being.

Instead, consider his potential relationships with other people.

But that incredibly attractive red hood always made him think about a certain guy.

clown.

To be precise, it was the Joker before he became the Joker.

He wore a similar helmet back then, except that the hood looked like a roadblock for highway maintenance—long and ugly.

Unlike what's shown on the current computer screen.

Like a red date.

"Bruce? Bruce?!"

Tim's shout snapped Batman out of his thoughts.

Batman turned to look at Tim, a hint of confusion in his white eyepatch.

"Okay, although I don't know what you're thinking, what I want to say is..."

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Tim tried to glean his current mood from Batman's white eyepatch.

Tim asked, "Are you alright?"

Batman didn't reply; instead, he immediately cleared the contents of the Batcomputer screen.

The screen then panned to show street surveillance camera footage from various parts of Gotham.

"I'm fine," Batman said.

Are you sure?

Tim looked up at him and said, "I wanted to ask you that last night."

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"Listen, Bruce, the Joker already knows how..."

Tim.

"?"

Tim tilted his head, his words interrupted by Batman, who simply addressed him by his name, revealing his inner confusion.

"Go back and rest, I'm fine."

"But""

I said, "Go back and rest."

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Tim sighed; it seemed his heart-to-heart talk tonight was going to fall through again.

Ever since the Joker returned to Gotham and was captured by Batman, he has noticed something is wrong with Batman.

Of course, this feeling of unease refers to Batman's own complex emotions.

Tim could sense it.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to become Robin.

Therefore, Tim, who is clearly a small guy, acted like an adult, slightly tiptoeing and patting Batman's shoulder armor.

"You get some rest too, Bruce... Wow!"

Tim's gaze inadvertently fell on the screen of the Bat computer.

A guy had a crow perched on his shoulder, and the two were eating fries together, looking quite heartwarming.

"I haven't seen him for a while. Last time, his crows left quite an impression on me."

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Batman stepped forward and turned off the surveillance camera, deciding to get rid of Tim as soon as possible; he just wanted some peace and quiet.

"Okay, okay, I'll go then."

He was no longer surprised by Batman's behavior.

Tim turned and left, then waved his hand, saying, "Thanks for your kindness, but no need to see me off!"

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"Damn it, you really won't say a word. Goodnight, Bruce!!!"

Tim practically choked out the last sentence, his anger palpable.

Goodnight Tim, have a nice night.

Tim darted back in a flash, spreading his palms to his ears.

"Sorry, I didn't hear you clearly."

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Seeing that Batman remained silent again, Tim was slightly annoyed and was about to turn around and leave when he saw an unexpected scene.

This scene is definitely the most unforgettable moment of my life!

Batman reached out with one hand and embraced... no, hugged him.

"!!!"

Tim stammered, "Uh...I...you...are you alright?"

"Thanks."

During his time with Batman, Tim had never heard him say that phrase before.

Most of the time, Batman is silent, or rather, aloof.

Only when he takes off the bat mask and reverts to being Bruce will he resemble a human being.

At other times, even if you cover your nose, you can still smell the strong bat odor.

Not to mention the thank you that came from the other person at this moment.

Good heavens, am I dreaming or has Batman gone mad?!

He actually said thank you!?

Thanks?!

Are you still thanking me?

Haha ...

Tim's lips curled up uncontrollably, as if a bottle could hang from them, and he patted Batman on the back.

You're welcome, brother.

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"Go back and rest."

"Alright!"

Tim skipped and hopped away.

Batman hugged me!

Who else is entitled to this privilege?!

Okay, there are still many people.

But I don't care.

Batman hugged me!!!

Batman watched Tim's departing figure, his stubble-covered chin slightly twitching, so slightly that it was practically imperceptible.

But it was soon interrupted by something else.

The tattered Robin uniform is still displayed in the most conspicuous place in the Batcave.

No matter what angle you look at it from, you can see this particularly eye-catching uniform.

It was like a thorn stuck in the heart of the bat cave.

Batman never considered removing this thorn.

Even if the thorn were so simple and easy to remove, he never thought of pulling it out.

Instead, it is allowed to draw nutrients from the heart, grow slowly, and eventually spread to cover the entire heart.

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