American comics: Random transformations.

Passerby: What the hell is that? It just flew by!

On the way, Garfield asked, "I can treat Gordon's injuries. Whether it's Qi or my cells, I can bring him to full condition on the spot. Why do you want me to take him to the hospital? It's a waste of time."

Tian Xiaoban communicated with it using a soul contract:

"First, I want you to keep a low profile. Second, the less we show to Batman, the better. Especially you, to prevent him from targeting you. Third, Gordon gave us a reason to leave.

Staying there is a waste of time, it is better to come out early and eat early. "

"Oh, that's it. We're here!"

After chatting for a few minutes, they arrived at the gate of Wayne Manor. After the surveillance camera saw them, the gate opened automatically.

"Welcome back, Master Ben. Come in."

Alfu's voice came from the surveillance camera. He should still be in the Batcave.

"Okay, Alfu, prepare some food for Garfield. He's a big eater now, and he can eat a lot!"

"Got it. I'll order food right away."

Garfield suggested, "I want something spicier. I've been eating candy lately, so I want something with a stronger flavor."

"No problem! Mr. Garfield."

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In the manor restaurant, Tian Xiaoban was chatting with Alfred while Garfield was eating takeout.

"So, you think the Kryptonians are coming to Gotham?"

Tian Xiaoban's expression showed that he wanted to laugh but was having a hard time trying to hold it back. He had never expected that his momentary mistake would make Gotham even more lively and cause a lot of misunderstandings.

"Yes, Master Ban, what's wrong with you?"

"No, I just thought of something happy!"

It's really funny to think that Batman scared himself into fully arming himself.

"The situation in Gotham is very chaotic right now. There are outsiders, people who escaped from Arkham Asylum, and the busy GCPD. The master can't handle it all by himself."

Tian Xiaoban had a strange expression on his face. He realized that Ah Fu wanted him to help.

This... is not impossible. However, I am not here to help.

"Garfield!"

"What are you doing! Can't you see I'm eating?" The cat looked up.

"Are you interested in helping Batman?"

"Not interested." Garfield turned his head and continued eating.

Tian Xiaoban immediately saved the country in a roundabout way:

"Free meals! You can eat anything that can be bought with money!"

Maomao looked up again: "Deal!"

Tian Xiaoban nodded with satisfaction, and said to Alfred who was stunned beside him:

"Look, Batman's universal assistant is here. Don't worry, this guy is a magical creature. He is tough and smart. He can also transform into other creatures to help. There is no problem for him to help Batman through the difficulties."

"Really?"

Alfred only knew that Garfield would turn into a horse, but he didn't know what other animals he would turn into.

"You don't believe it? Garfield, let me give you a good life for your owner in the next few days!"

"? What are you doing?" Cat Face was confused.

"Transform! Something cooler." Tian Xiaoban said as a matter of course.

"The golden-haired one?"

"That's right!"

Garfield swallowed the food in his mouth, took a few steps, and came to an open area.

With a flash of light, the cat turned into a black-haired boy with a long tail.

Alfred's eyes widened immediately! What? This cat can turn into a human? But why does the tail look more like a monkey's?

“Drink~ah!!!”

As Garfield exploded, a violent wind swept through the restaurant! When the golden flame ignited from his body, his black hair turned into golden hair that soared into the sky, and his appearance instantly doubled!

"This!!!" Alfred was so shocked that he couldn't speak. Although he didn't know what turning into a golden-haired man meant, he knew from the powerful aura that he was not someone to be trifled with.

Tian Xiaoban said somewhat boastfully:

"Hey, isn't that awesome, Alfu? With Garfield's current strength, he can walk around Gotham City and no one can defeat him!"

"Are you ready?" Garfield asked sharply.

"Okay, go ahead and eat!"

"Oh!" The arrogance disappeared, and he turned back into black hair and black eyes, and turned into a cat again on the way to the food pile.

"Afu, as you can see, it demands a lot for food, and I don't have that much time to take it out for meals, so... you know."

"Don't worry, Master Ban, I will take good care of it!"

"Okay. Garfield, I'm leaving first. Remember to be obedient!"

Garfield continued eating, pretending not to hear, and wagged his tail as a farewell.

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Bang, snap—

After breaking all his bones, the Riddler finally calmed down because he couldn't move at all.

"Now, tell me. What is the secret you speak of?"

This was like a password. The Riddler, who had been rolling his eyes in pain, suddenly perked up. He gritted his teeth and said:

“Beware the Court of Owls, watching you wherever you go.

Watch Gotham from the dark, hidden in the low-walled attic.

He is with you in your home and is present on your bed.

Do not mention his name, or his claws will come for your head."

It’s a dark nursery rhyme that every Gotham native has heard.

But this is also a riddle that exists in the darkness of Gotham. Those who have heard the nursery rhymes cannot find them; those who accidentally see them will be forced to become one of them; and those who join them will not leak any information to the outside world.

Batman narrowed his eyes, and while thinking, he did not stop asking questions:

"The Court of Owls. Your escape from Arkham is also related to them."

“Puchi, hahaha, hiss——, even the pain can’t stop me from wanting to laugh now. Hahahaha…”

"It appears to be related to the Court of Owls, but it wasn't someone from the Court of Owls who saved you."

Batman's tone was calm, as if he had already guessed the answer.

It was Tian Xiaoban who first told him about the Court of Owls. Gotham's Court of Owls was related to the death of his parents.

The Riddler leaned on his unbroken spine, stood up, looked Batman in the eyes and said:

“NONOno, the answer to this riddle is not the Court of Owls, but what the Court of Owls represents!

Believe me, the Penguin will help you solve this puzzle next. Hahahaha..."

He fainted while smiling like that. His body was pushed to its limit, his mind was stretched to its limit, and he was in so much pain that he went into shock.

Batman is silent, so why is the Penguin mentioned? Didn't he go missing? Could it be related to the Court of Owls?

He checked the Riddler's body. It was okay. Although the Riddler had moved around a while ago and some of his broken bones were dislocated, it didn't matter. Gotham's medical care was enough to heal him.

He called for emergency assistance and then walked towards the pile of metal rubble that had been blown up by Garfield.

He searched carefully and found the puzzle:

I have a thousand faces, but no real body; I hide in the dark, but I control the light. What am I?

"Shadow. The shadow is everywhere."

Batman's mind raced. What was it that was so omnipresent and indispensable in Gotham, yet so full of shadows?

As he thought about it, his fists hardened and he wanted to wake up the Riddler again and beat him up.

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The Penguin hung up the phone. It was a signal from the Riddler's little brother whom he was monitoring.

"The Riddler has been captured by Batman. We can start the plan now. Scarecrow, are your things ready?"

"Don't worry, a new type of fear gas is ready!"

The voice was dull and hoarse, and the scarecrow under the straw mask looked very excited.

He wants to release the poison gas of fear to the entire Gotham, and it is an upgraded version.

In the new version, as long as he inhales it, Scarecrow can dominate the citizens who are in fear. The fear gas paralyzes their pain and allows them to charge forward fearlessly until they die.

Even Batman can't stop it in time! As long as his fear gas spreads fast enough, it's only a matter of time before he takes over Gotham.

"Very good, wait for my news, I need to go and discuss the last business!"

The Penguin smiled confidently, as if everything was under control.

"What? At such a critical moment, what business are you still discussing?"

The Penguin's words made Scarecrow very unhappy. I worked hard all day to develop a new poison, which is about to be tested on humans. And you still want to run away?

"Ah~, should I say you are smart or stupid? Take this phone. Just wait for the message. Just look at this phone. As soon as the phone rings, you can start your plan!"

As long as we know the time, it will be easy, the scarecrow rubbed his hands excitedly.

"OK, that's no problem. By the way, where do you plan to prioritize the release of the fear gas?"

Penguin scratched his chin and said seriously, "The East District and the Diamond District. The East District has many ordinary citizens, while the Diamond District has many wealthy people. We should prioritize these two areas, and we can take our time with the others."

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