Funny Bat Is Caught

"Damn, you guys are watching fireworks without me."

From the shadows, Allen emerged, looking sulky at the five young heroes.

Their expressions froze. Looking at the heavily modified, unsightly battle suits, they were furious.

That was the Bat-suit, how could it be modified into a punk style?

Allen looked towards the twin towers and quipped, "You city folk really know how to have fun, having a bonfire party by burning down a building."

Dick casually asked, "Allen, did you find anything?"

"Lots of clues. I'll start with the simple ones."

Allen counted on his fingers, "First discovery: Penguin and Riddler have reformed and are opening a foot spa. Second discovery: Mayor Hamilton, dissatisfied with his physique, got breast implants through natural methods. Third discovery: I've unlocked a new identity, Funny Bat. Fourth discovery..."

The five young heroes turned and leaped off the rooftop together.

During the day, Gotham's Chinatown had significantly fewer people.

Due to criminals escaping from Blackgate Prison and Arkham Asylum, there were frequent shootouts, causing a sharp decline in customer numbers.

Allen rode his electric bicycle openly through the streets, continuing his righteous mission to eliminate evil.

Of course, when the time came, he didn't forget to grab a quick game to replenish his supplies.

The police cars that rarely patrolled by didn't even give him a second glance, completely dismissing him as a hot-blooded youth imitating Gotham's vigilantes. At most, they hoped he wouldn't die in their jurisdiction and add to their workload.

Gripping the brakes, Allen stopped his bicycle, his gaze chillingly fixed on the side of the street. Then he lowered his head in thought, only to sneak another glance.

"No, I'm an adult now. I shouldn't indulge myself like this."

Allen sternly admonished himself, then muttered pitifully, "But I really want to indulge myself one more time."

While his heart was conflicted, Allen raised his hands, listening to the opinions of his ex and his current.

"Little Left, you said you broke up with me back then because I was immature."

"Little Right, you're willing to be with me because you value my genuine innocence."

Allen said happily, "Little Right is still the best."

After parking his electric bicycle, Allen walked straight towards the side of the street.

Before long, childish music echoed along the street.

"Dad's dad is Grandpa, Dad's mom is Grandma, Mom's dad is Maternal Grandpa, Mom's mom is Maternal Grandma..."

Allen sat in a coin-operated kiddie ride, his face full of satisfaction, his head bobbing up and down to the rhythm of the shaking.

The song ended.

Still wanting more.

Allen reluctantly got off the kiddie ride, sighing, "What a thoroughly satisfying indulgence."

Just as he was about to retrieve his bicycle, two Talons were already waiting there.

They had even waited quietly for Allen to finish his ride, without making a move to interrupt him.

"I told you we can't be together."

Allen turned his head away righteously, adding, "Especially a threesome, which is even worse."

What lewd words.

The Talons drew their blades and began their pursuit.

"Come chase me, if you catch me, I'll give you..."

They couldn't stand it anymore.

He was too despicable.

The three chased each other through the streets.

Before long, Allen fled into a dead-end alley.

The two Talons pressed in on him.

"If I praise you for being handsome, can you let me go?"

The fight ended quickly.

Allen was tied up securely.

At this moment, more Talons arrived.

Wuwuwu...

Allen's mouth was stuffed with a knot of rope, preventing him from speaking.

A newly arrived Talon untied the knot in his mouth and warned, "Behave, or I'll cut out your tongue."

"Hehehe..."

Allen chuckled smugly, "You fell for my trap. I deliberately let you catch me so I could lead you to the Court of Owls' lair. Aren't I clever?"

"Are you always this mouthy?" the Talon leader asked coldly.

"Men would rather admit they're fast than admit they're soft, boohoohoo..."

The Talon leader retied the knot. This guy was clearly out of his mind and impossible to communicate with normally.

Mission accomplished, the owls return to the nest.

Allen's head had been covered the entire time, so he had no idea where the Court of Owls' nest was.

After more than an hour, Allen was roughly thrown to the ground.

The hood was removed again, revealing a man with panda eyes.

"Surprised to see me again so soon?" the man smiled cruelly.

As he untied the knot, the man didn't forget to introduce himself, "Let me die with clarity. You are dying at the hands of me, Ethel Peabody, the Fifth Judge of the Court of Owls."

"What opener? I'm not constipated, I don't need it. Thanks."

"..."

Veins bulged on Ethel's forehead, his smile growing more cruel. He really hoped the other party would remain flippant.

"Heh heh heh..."

Allen let out an eerie laugh. "You think you've captured me, but you don't realize it's me who's captured you, you owls."

Ethel frowned at his words, feeling that this was more than just an empty threat.

At this moment, Allen began to explain, "The Court of Owls is a branch of the Parliament of Owls. When Batsy disappeared, I guessed you were behind it, so I kidnapped the mayor to find out your meeting place. I deliberately lured out the Talons to attract attention, and then pretended to be captured to find the real nest."

Ethel's heart skipped a beat. This guy was suddenly speaking so coherently. Could it be that he was just playing dumb before?

"I advise you to untie me immediately, or I won't be polite."

With his hands and feet bound, Allen wriggled on the ground like a maggot, spewing threats.

"..."

This scene made Ethel roll his eyes. He felt like a fool for actually believing the ramblings of a madman.

"I really like your stubbornness. Next, I hope..."

Poof!

Suddenly, one of the Talons launched a surprise attack on the person next to him, drawing everyone's attention.

Another Talon rushed towards Allen, kicked Ethel aside, and immediately crouched down to untie him.

Allen hadn't lied. He had indeed let himself be captured intentionally, but he hadn't mentioned that he'd taken down two Talon warriors, with Dick and Jason disguised as them to infiltrate.

"Sound the alarm, wake up more Talons, and kill the intruders immediately."

Ethel shouted in panic, his heart filled with extreme fear.

If his mistake led to a major loss for the Court of Owls, he would undoubtedly face terrifying punishment.

Dick was fighting several Talon warriors alone, while Jason was racing against time to untie Allen, every second counting.

"Jason."

Allen said with a determined expression, "You still won't admit you're a master of knots? The more I struggle, the tighter you tie me. You must have tied people up for fun often."

"I tied you exactly as you asked. You designed every knot and every place the rope passed through."

Jason was utterly speechless. It had been so complicated to tie, and now it was troublesome and time-consuming to untie.

At the time, they thought Allen could untie himself. But when they saw him wriggling and struggling on the ground, they suddenly realized this guy couldn't untie the restraints and had gotten himself into trouble.

"The world slanders me, vilifies me, tramples on me. Why are you also throwing mud at me?"

Allen had some kind of righteous indignation from somewhere, but seeing Jason struggling to make any progress, he couldn't help but remind him, "If you pull the rope end under my armpit, I can free my hands. I can handle the rest myself."