Schiller froze for a moment after hearing the question, then flew into a rage.
So you were still trying to pry with this routine?!
Schiller had been somewhat mentally prepared for Batman to be curious about his past. Given the peculiar nature of his previous and current lives, no matter how capable Batman was, he was unlikely to uncover the details of Schiller's former life. The only way Batman could learn about that past was for Schiller to reveal it himself.
But he hadn't asked when Schiller was with Pride, nor when he was dealing with Greed. Schiller had barely come out before Batman cornered him with this question. So I'm the soft target, am I?
And if you wanted to ask, did you really need to beat around the bush this much?
Earlier, Schiller had been wondering why Batman had suddenly started talking to him about Joker.
He really wanted to tell Batman that not everyone was interested in the twisted relationship between him and his archenemy. It was like when your brother fought with his girlfriend and came to you to vent—Schiller's response was, break up. If you don't, you deserve what you get. Respect, understanding, blessings.
But unexpectedly, Batman had still come for him.
You're so good at going in circles that you must have been a tire in your last life. Why not start all the way back at God creating the world?
Batman stared into Schiller's eyes, missing none of the emotions on his face. But completely contrary to his expectations, he saw no recollection, contemplation, or nostalgia there.
The instant he saw anger, it was already too late to dodge.
Sshk!
Schiller stabbed Batman directly.
"Holy shit!"
Bruce stared at the surveillance footage in shock.
The others in the laboratory all stood up as