American comics: Random transformations

"Ugh, why can't you understand? Mr. Mayor! If you want to find him, just turn on the Bat-Signal! He should come when he sees it. That's how I always find him!"

"What! F*ck, are you out of your mind! That damn Joker is still in Gotham, and you actually want to go looking for trouble with Batman!"

"If you don't get your head straight! I'll shoot you myself! I'm telling you, Gotham has had many mayors, but only one police commissioner!"

"If you think you can find a better commissioner, then replace me!"

Bang!

Gordon hung up the phone violently! Still cursing Gotham obscenities under his breath.

This was the twelfth blood-pressure-raising phone call of the day!

The difference was, the previous ones were from Gotham's wealthy, this one was from the Mayor of Gotham!

They all had only one purpose! To get Batman to hand over that magical green hockey stick!

In the beginning, Gordon tried to explain nicely, saying that it was a magical item with a limited lifespan, and that snatching it was pointless, especially considering the consequences of offending Batman.

But clearly, they didn't listen or believe him, and even threatened Gordon's family, resorting to any means to achieve their goals.

F*ck! Gordon couldn't tolerate that kind of threat?! Not one bit!

He immediately cursed them back, counter-threatening them that if they dared to do anything outrageous or play dirty, Gordon wouldn't mind representing justice and taking his brothers to take them down! Being rich doesn't mean you can't die.

The wealthy had no choice, they really couldn't beat Gotham's stubborn cop.

Not only because the current Gotham Police Department was reorganized by Gordon alone, but also because behind the stubborn Gordon, there was also Batman.

Although Batman doesn't kill people, he's really ruthless when he strikes, broken tendons and fractured bones, permanent disabilities, are all his common methods.

So, they started threatening the Mayor, wanting him to fulfill their request, otherwise they would replace him as mayor, after all, in their eyes, the Mayor was just a puppet.

The new Mayor was also a coward, after being threatened, he foolishly started making phone calls, directly threatening Gordon, and then the scene that just happened unfolded.

Gordon is considered a rare good guy in Gotham, only cursing them. If it were someone else, faced with this kind of threat, they would have already grabbed a gun and be on their way to their house, sending them to meet God today.

"F*ck, these people are really crazy! They actually want to use a media war to force Batman to hand over that hockey stick!

And they even dared to threaten me! Wanting to kidnap my family! F*ck, do they really think my brothers in the police department are useless!

Harvey! You've been listening for so long, do you have any ideas?"

Harvey, who was drinking coffee, innocently took the blame. This matter was not something a small police officer like him could interfere with. He shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly:

"What ideas could I have? Gordon, you should ask Batman, not me.

We're just wage slaves.

And you, are the commissioner elected by the people, they can't touch you, but the rest of us can, I'm not getting involved in this."

Gordon also understood that Harvey was right, he had the support of the people, and wasn't afraid of those people playing tricks on the surface, but the brothers in the police department were different. Once they provoked those rich people, their lives would be very difficult.

However, Harvey also reminded him.

"You're right! You guys can't get involved in this, I have to remind him!

Those water-brained guys will definitely use public opinion to threaten him, I have to let him rest for a few days…

…No, if he rests, what about the Joker! That Joker bastard, just the undead monsters he creates are already overwhelming us! What if he launches another gas attack?"

The more Gordon thought about it, the more panicked he became, and when he thought about Batman's "special medicine" being gone, he panicked even more.

Gordon put on his trench coat and instructed before going out: "I'm going to turn on the Bat-Signal! Harvey, if anyone else calls, just say I'm looking for Batman!"

Harvey waved his hand: "OK, don't worry, when it comes to dealing with people, I'm better than you! When it comes to experience in the police department, I'm the veteran!"

… … … …

At 9:30 PM that night, Batman appeared silently in the Batcave.

"How much do you know about the Court of Owls?"

He asked Tian Xiaoban, who was surfing the internet.

Tian Xiaoban was learning proper hacking knowledge and was startled by the sudden appearance of the throat cancer voice.

"Hey! Batman, you scared me!

Wait, the Court of Owls? Are you sure you want to know? emmm, I'm afraid you won't be able to accept what I say."

Batman was silent for a while, seemingly adjusting his mentality.

"Tell me, I need to know everything!"

Seeing that the other party seemed to have a bottom line, Tian Xiaoban directly said:

"Okay, the Court of Owls is a very ancient organization, composed of the prestigious families of Gotham City. They have existed since the beginning of Gotham City and have been secretly controlling Gotham ever since.

Those members use their wealth and power, as well as their biological weapons—the Talon assassins—to achieve their goal of controlling Gotham.

They eliminate anyone who defies the Court of Owls in the dark.

This elimination includes the early rulers of Gotham City, the Wayne family, which is your parents."

The surrounding air pressure suddenly dropped, and the Batcave was terrifyingly silent.

Batman was clearly not as calm as he appeared!

He turned and left, and took his Batmobile with him.

"You shouldn't have mentioned the last sentence, sir. Master Bruce finally came out of his grief…, and the Court of Owls is too dangerous!"

Alfred walked out of the shadows of the Batcave, his tone very serious.

Tian Xiaoban squinted and smiled: "Alfred! You actually knew it a long time ago, right?"

Alfred was silent for a while and said: "…, when I was sorting through Master Thomas's belongings, I found an owl mask in the closet, and I had some guesses about their deaths.

The current Master Bruce does not have the ability to fight against the Court of Owls, so I have never said it."

Tian Xiaoban said in a relaxed tone: "Don't worry, I'm temporarily on your side!

"Temporarily?"

"Yes! Aunt Selina is still working undercover in the home of a member of the Court of Owls. I'm worried. Before solving the Court of Owls, I will help Batman!"

"Then, I thank you for your help here." Alfred bowed in gratitude.

Tian Xiaoban waved his hand:

"Don't be so polite, Alfred! I really need to learn right now. I want to learn any and all skills, and I hope you can help me!"

"No problem, as long as you want to learn, I will teach you everything I know."

— — — — — —

Listening to the music in the car, Batman expressionlessly activated the nitrous boost.

The Batmobile sped forward, and before long, it brought Batman to his birthplace.

Crime Alley, the place where Batman was born.

Returning to this old place stirred up many emotions. Bruce seemed to be back in that rainy night: his parents, the pearl necklace, the gunshot, and the lonely crying child.

"The Court of Owls, huh… I will find out the truth!"

In the end, Batman was still wary of Tian Xiaoban and didn't completely trust him, even though he had already thoroughly investigated Tian Xiaoban's background.

After walking out of Crime Alley, Batman took out his grappling gun. He was going to the Bat-Signal.

… … … … … …

"Gordon, what's the matter?"

Gordon asked anxiously, "Oh, Batman, you're finally here! Have you found the Joker yet?"

A voice with phlegm in its throat replied, "No, he covered his tracks very cleanly. No clues found."

Gordon: "Okay, try to catch him as soon as possible! Gotham can't withstand another incident!

I have bad news. The wealthy and the mayor all want that magical item of yours. In the next few days, they will use public opinion to force you to hand it over."

"That thing no longer has any magical energy. Now it's just a useless stick."

Batman explained expressionlessly.

Gordon shouted, very aggrieved:

"I know, I've already explained it! But those people just don't believe it! They even dare to start threatening the families of police officers!

Alas, I can't do anything about it, so I'm asking you if you have any solutions."

Batman was silent for a moment, then said, "I was also harassed by phone calls before, just like you. However, it was Bruce Wayne who was harassing me. He said he wanted to buy that stick, even if it no longer had any magical powers."

"Bruce Wayne? That playboy? Heh, yeah, I can understand. With so many wealthy people vying for it, he definitely has to get involved!"

Batman nodded and continued, "I plan to sell it to him! After you go back, you can also tell those wealthy people and the mayor that I have already sold the item to Bruce Wayne! I think Gotham's number one tycoon shouldn't have your or my troubles! If he has any trouble, he can also contact your police station!"

The wealthy people of Gotham have a tacit understanding that as long as they haven't completely fallen out, problems that can be solved with money are not problems!

Gordon was amused. This was indeed a good plan.

"Good, a good idea! Let those rich people solve the problem with money themselves, hahaha!"

Chapter 21: A Prepared Big Surprise

Wayne Manor.

Zatanna, who got up early, ran into Tian Xiaoban blocking the door as soon as she went out.

He had discussed with Alfred that coming to Zatanna was to learn magic!

"Hello, great magician Zatanna, I want to learn magic from you!"

Tian Xiaoban bowed respectfully!

Zatanna, still dressed as a magician, carefully looked at this somewhat overly handsome man.

After scanning with her mental power, she remembered: "You are… oh, that child Bruce brought back yesterday!"

Tian Xiaoban nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it's me. My name is Tian Xiaoban. Master, I want to learn magic!"

Zatanna asked doubtfully: "What do you want to learn magic for? It requires very high talent! And patience. Moreover, isn't Bruce very resistant to magic? Will he agree?"

Tian Xiaoban shook his head and said: "This has nothing to do with him, it's me who needs magic! I want the kind of magic that allows me to communicate with people mentally without using my mouth or speaking! This is very important to me! Very important!"

Zatanna smiled and asked: "Then can you tell me the reason?"

Tian Xiaoban revealed the Omnitrix and activated it with a slap amidst Zatanna's puzzled expression.

Bang! A flash of green light disappeared.

A cute Pokémon—Eevee, appeared in place.

It helplessly lowered its head and looked at its small paws. Eevee tried to speak: "Eevee! Eevee! Eevee!" (Look, it's very difficult for me to communicate with people like this.)

Zatanna's eyes lit up, and she was charmed by its cute appearance.

"This is really… interesting transformation magic! If it weren't for your mental power still being there, I would have thought your main body was this kind of creature!"

Zatanna picked it up with interest and scratched the fluff on Eevee's chin like teasing a cat.

"Eevee~ Eevee~" (Don't scratch~ Don't scratch… Ah~ Comfortable—don't stop!)

Eevee felt comfortable all over from Zatanna's scratching. Its hind legs twitched involuntarily, as if scratching something.

Zatanna smiled at its comfortable appearance and recited a backwards spell: "Nneclil Gnisnet!"

(Backwards magic: A technique in the DC world to reduce the cost of casting spells. Reciting the spell in reverse order triggers various magical effects, and Zatanna is a master of backwards magic. Therefore, the spell just now should be: "Mind Link.")

Zatanna: [That way I can communicate with you! Little one!]

Tian Xiaoban: [Wow! That's it! That's what I want to learn! Please teach me, great magician!]

Zatanna rubbed Eevee's cute little face and said:

"Learning backwards magic is very boring, and you also need to have extremely high language talent. Like you, transformed into this magical creature, and without language function, then it has no way to recite spells!"

Tian Xiaoban: [Ah? This…, then can I use this backwards magic before transforming, and then transform? Will the effect of the magic still exist all the time then?]

"You can only try it yourself. Theoretically, the lasting effect of backwards magic depends on your own mental power.

Do you know what mental power is?

Everyone has mental power, and if the mental power disappears, that person will become a vegetable or mentally retarded."