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Chapter 418 Arthur and Jerome
As he spoke, Tony couldn't help but swallowing hard.

Originally, he and Bruce had expanded their intelligent armor army to nearly eighty units.

The efficiency of these eighty battle armors in suppressing riots and eliminating chaos far exceeded that of when he was alone.

Moreover, under Tony's orders, Jarvis also established a cooperative relationship with Captain America and other Avengers members.

This is one of the reasons why he was willing to come to Gotham with Downton and his crew, because everything he left in New York has played a greater role than what he left behind.

In addition, when America encountered a disaster, Tony rushed to another world, and of course he did not come to Gotham for vacation.

The truth is that after Tony and others made eighty armors, all the various armor materials stored by Tony in the Stark Group had been almost used up by them.

During the New York Battle, Tony did not have such a large reserve of armor materials as in the later period. The materials for more than eighty sets of armor were already an excess reserve due to his abundant financial resources.

At this time in the Marvel world, America had lost its normal logistics system due to the ongoing Hydra rebellion, making it impossible for the additional materials Tony ordered to be delivered.

Without the support of the logistics system from across the United States, the high-tech material throughput of New York alone would not be able to meet Tony's next plan, which was to rely on piling up the number of armors to forcefully solve the problem of the Hydra riots.

Faced with Tony's predicament, Lex and Bruce immediately offered their help. This was also the first help Tony received since joining the Human League.

Lex and Bruce are willing to share their own stockpiles of material with Tony.

Because Lex and Bruce have a large number of people in the Human Alliance, they have stored far more than a hundred sets of armor.

The most important thing is that although the DC Universe has recently experienced the Washington disaster and the collapse of Slaanesh, the logistics system of the DC Universe has at least not had any major problems.

As long as Tony and Bruce work together to build a similar intelligent armor manufacturing platform in the DC universe, new armor can be produced quickly.

Therefore, Tony decided to rush to Gotham, on the one hand to enjoy a relatively peaceful night, and on the other hand to borrow the smart armor that Bruce and the others were about to mass-produce to solve the Hydra chaos on the Marvel side first.

As long as the trouble is resolved, Tony can continue his plan with his financial resources.

As for what he had mentioned to Bruce and the others... about destroying the smart armor after the disaster...

Tony actually hasn't made a final decision yet. He plans to think about it carefully after the dust settles.

In short, Tony has come to Gotham now, but he wants to use this stable Gotham to save his Marvel Universe.

result……

Tony couldn't believe it no matter what. How could Gotham, with two clowns existing at the same time, be peaceful?
It's not that Tony's heart is too sensitive...

The character of the Joker really means so much to DC!
So, looking at the two clowns practicing bottle throwing and animal taming in the distance, Tony's hands began to tremble.

Noticing Tony's expression, Bruce pondered for a moment and asked softly.

"What's wrong with the clowns, what's wrong with them?"

“Yeah, I think they’re just normal clowns.

It's a bit strange to have a few more clowns at Downton Abbey, but I haven't had time to tell you yet, Tony.

There is also a magician named Zatanna in our Human Union. While she possesses powerful magical abilities, she is also a magician who is obsessed with setting up a large circus. "

Having said that, Lex turned around and looked at Downton, asking a question while stating his statement.

"Don, if I remember correctly, Zatanna recently said that she wanted to find some suitable clowns.

After all, acrobats, animal trainers, clowns and magicians are the soul of a circus.

Now it seems that Miss Zatanna has probably found it."

After he finished speaking, Lex raised his right hand and waved it at Zatanna who had noticed Donton from a distance.

Prior to this, Zatanna was observing the relatively young Joker's animal training work.

Zatanna said softly, watching the interaction between the young Joker and the giant panda.

“Jerome, you should know that getting a giant panda to cooperate in a performance is not the standard for a qualified animal trainer.

Although giant pandas are also ferocious animals, the giant pandas that Don stole... ahem, the giant pandas that Don picked up were all artificially bred. Before they were picked up by Don, they had already undergone desensitization training and had long been accustomed to interacting with humans.

You are very young and you were not a top performer in your original circus. I brought you here because you really needed a new environment to escape from the disastrous family of origin that you told me about.

Other than that, you really don't have what it takes to be a good clown, and in this regard, although Arthur is introverted, he has much more experience than you.

As for the job of animal trainer that you are pursuing now...

I support you learning something new, but I would rather you start with the polar bear that Dom picked up from the Arctic.

Getting along with pandas can only help you become a keeper, it can’t help you become a tamer!

But the situation is different for the polar bear family. Although the bear dad and mom are still ferocious, they are restrained by the influence of the Sky Comet Dragon's aura, which is perfect for you to hone your courage.

The little polar bear allows you to train your first friendly beast.

I recommend that you start your career as an animal trainer with the polar bear family, and then I will buy some lions, tigers, leopards, and other wild animals for you.

As for the profession of animal trainers, my circus naturally has an advantage that no other circus in the world can catch up with, and that is...

The pinnacle of animal trainers in our circus is not lions, tigers or leopards, but dragons!

Maybe one day, you can become the second dragon tamer besides Don who can have a tacit understanding with the Sky Comet Dragon! "

Zatanna said, patting Jerome's thin shoulder encouragingly.

Facing Zatanna's encouraging eyes, Jerome, who looked only thirteen or fourteen years old, nodded heavily.

"I can do it, miss. Any job that requires courage is not a challenge to me. I will let you witness everything!"

"Good, you are very motivated. Keep up the good work. Maybe in just one or two years, you will be able to perform on stage in my circus!"

After settling Jerome, Zatanna turned and came to another older Joker.

Looking at the clown throwing and catching the bottle seriously, Zatanna looked at it carefully and then commented.

"As for you, Arthur..."

"I'm here, boss!"

Before Zatanna could finish her words, Arthur nervously stood at attention, and his movement immediately disrupted the rhythm of his juggling.

The next moment, the bottles he was waiting to catch fell down one after another and hit all over his body, making him embarrassed and clumsy.

The funny big shoes and the baggy clown costume made it impossible for him to control his movements properly, so Arthur fell heavily to the ground.

boom!
Zatanna couldn't help but laugh as she watched the last bottle land on the back of Arthur's head.

After Arthur got up from the ground in an awkward manner, Zatanna stopped laughing and spoke to him softly.

"Nicely done, Arthur, you made me laugh out loud, even though I've seen a lot of performances.

But there is one thing you have to know, compared to you making me laugh, I would rather you make me laugh with your performance rather than with a mistake.

Even though clown work is full of surprises, unexpected mistakes can also be disastrous. "

"Yes, yes...I'm sorry...I..."

Arthur took a nervous breath as he listened to Zatanna's comments.

In the blink of an eye, the young man who had just regained a little confidence, his shoulders immediately collapsed.

Looking at Arthur, who was so lost and hunched over like a wounded puppy, Zatanna pursed her lips and whispered to comfort him. "Don't be nervous, Arthur, you should smile more often.

Your basic skills are excellent, and each of your movements is far above the standard of ordinary clowns. You have the potential to become the best clown in the United States, as long as you stop being nervous and smile more."

“Yes, yes, you’re right, I…hahaha…I…hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!”

Arthur suddenly burst into startling laughter. Even though he covered his stomach and mouth immediately, he couldn't stop the sharp sound from coming out.

Looking at Arthur who was laughing, Zatanna couldn't help but frown.

"Arthur."

She lowered her voice, imitating her father's dull tone.

"You should know that when I say laugh more, I mean not this kind of even scary laugh, right?"

“Yes…hahahaha, I know…haha…!”

Faced with Zatanna's scolding, Arthur laughed so hard that his whole body was hunched over.

Arthur laughed while trying hard to control himself from laughing, tears even appeared in the corners of his eyes. He raised his head while crying and laughing, and looked at Zatanna in despair.

In the past twenty-seven years of his life, whenever this happened to him, he would always be met with disgust and aversion, as well as scolding and cursing from everyone.

He has become accustomed to such a desperate life, but this time is different. He has seen Zatanna's power with his own eyes on the streets of Gotham. He really doesn't want to miss the opportunity in front of him. This time... maybe he and his mother can settle down completely!
But fate was always so cruel to him. The more nervous his illness became, the more uncontrollable his laughter became.

Every moment that makes him nervous may be the moment when he should change his destiny.

So the more nervous he became, the crazier he became, and the more broken his life became.

Therefore, even though he tried his best to look at Zatanna, even though Zatanna did not comment on anything, a look of despair appeared in his eyes.

He felt like he was going to be fired again, just like he had done countless times in the past.

And just as Arthur looked desperate...

Behind Zatanna, Jerome suddenly gave a weird smile.

Haha, is Arthur more qualified than me?

Although he is older, he is actually still far behind!
And myself...

Compared to being a tamer, I still prefer the job of a clown!

and so……

Keep breaking down, keep going crazy, go to hell, Arthur, you unqualified clown!

Just as Jerome was fantasizing excitedly, Zatanna tilted her head in confusion and spoke softly.

"You were cursed by someone?

Or is this some kind of illness, mental?"

As Zatanna spoke, she crossed her arms over her chest and supported her chin with her right hand as she thought.

"If it's a curse, it's easy to solve. Whether it's me, Denzamo, or even Wonder Woman, we all have the ability to solve curses.

If neither of us can do it, I can still take you to Constantine.

Even though that son of a bitch bastard makes me sick, he is a professional, perhaps a little more professional than me. If it was a curse, it would be easy.

But I'm worried that you just have a mental illness, which would be troublesome.

After all, Gotham’s best mental hospital and its director had long been killed by Dom.

And the current doctors in Arkham Asylum were all killed by that crazy woman Harley."

Just as Zatanna said this, Lex, who had just returned, waved to her.

Noticing the return of Lex and others, Zatanna suddenly smiled brightly and then spoke to Arthur and Jerome.

“Ha, the boss and the others are back.

Come and meet Don with me, maybe he can solve your problem.

Your laughter is so scary. What I need is a circus clown, not the scary clown in IT.

Don't worry, Don is very kind, come with me~"

Zatanna immediately grabbed Arthur and Jerome's sleeves and led them to Downton.

Meanwhile, here in Downton.

Looking at Zatanna who was gradually approaching and the two vaguely familiar clowns, Donton suddenly widened his eyes.

“Oh my god, something happened, there’s a clown growing up in my f**king house!!!

What the hell is Zatanna doing, and what's going on with this bird city of Gotham?

Can Zuckerberg find two such professional guys by just picking two clowns?
This was found by Zuckerberg, so what about the ones she didn’t find?
Is there a third or fourth clown in this bird city?
Are you guys having a fucking meeting?
Industry exchange? "

Donton couldn't help but curl his lips. The atmosphere when Jerome and Arthur stood together was too scary.

Although Jerome is young, he has a strong yellow-haired vibe and can already be seen in the TV series.

Although Arthur is also relatively young, with that terrifying smile and thin figure, how could Downton not recognize him!
So, my Gotham is really a place with talented people!
Fortunately, Zuckerberg dug these two people out from the corner, otherwise, Downton would really be worried that the laid-off and re-employed Romans would die.

Just as Donton was complaining in his heart, Zack had already led two clowns to him.

"Arthur, Jerome, call Don."

“Tang…hahahaha…Big Brother Tang…hahahahaha!!!”

Arthur obediently called for help, and he became visibly more desperate. This time he didn't think he would be fired, he felt that he was doomed...

Beside Arthur, Jerome felt more and more satisfied when he saw Arthur's miserable appearance.

At the same time, he bowed deeply to Downton, then showed an exceptionally sunny smile and spoke to Downton confidently.

"Hello, respected Boss Dom, I am the most qualified clown of Zatanna's Magic Circus in the future!
Just call me Jerome, Boss~"

As he finished speaking, Jerome's slightly freckled face turned to Donton with a big smile.

And Downton...

He casually took out a pistol and weighed the gun towards Jerome and Arthur.

"Xiao Zha, why did you bring them both to me? Do you want me to decide who is the better clown?

Why would it be so hard to decide, just give them a gun and let them play Russian roulette?"

"what?"

On the other side, hearing what Donton said, Xiao Zha was completely stunned.

"Russian roulette?" she asked confusedly. "Can this be played with a semi-automatic pistol?"

(End of this chapter)