Butterfly Stroke?

"Talons!?"

The Talons acted on their own without any command, a sudden turn of events that filled the old man with intense unease.

Kino strolled through the crowd and walked leisurely to Tim.

"Little Tim, how did you find me?"

"We haven't found anything, it's just a guess. Uncle, you led us here to deal with the Court of Owls, so you'll definitely be watching the outcome."

Tim said with a smile.

"That's clever, but sometimes it's better not to be too clever, or it can get you into a dangerous vortex."

Kino patted Tim's hair.

"Then, Uncle, are you in danger?"

"It's very dangerous for the enemy."

"That's good."

Tim breathed a sigh of relief, and the tension on his face finally eased somewhat.

At this moment, Pamela, Venom, and Harley are injecting other people with Limb Regeneration Potion.

"Little bird, you almost lost your life again. I saved you this time, shouldn't you say something? Hahahaha."

Harley smiled and reached out to gently tap Jason's helmet, her eyes full of mockery.

"Shut up."

Jason's face was terribly grim.

He knew in his heart that he had been tricked this time. Harley Quinn and his uncle, both members of the Wayne Family, were actually imposters. A deep sense of defeat and anger surged within him.

The old man didn't stop their treatment; he just kept his eyes fixed on Kino.

Who exactly are you?

"My current identity is Batman."

"Those hundred Batman were also your doing?"

"Um."

"Why go against the Owl Parliament? We have no conflict of interest, and I can meet your needs."

The old man tried to persuade Kino by offering him something in return, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Seeing the situation was dire, the surrounding owls had already scattered in all directions. However, the old man stood still, motionless.

Their ability to control Talons allowed them to remain undetected despite a group of people behind them; how could they possibly escape without the other party's permission?

Kino didn't even glance at the owls.

"I've found what I'm looking for: Mount Challenger."

"You're after the Quintessence Metal! Can you please let me go? I can pretend nothing happened, and even help you cover up all the traces here."

"Kill me, and you'll definitely be hunted down by the Owl Parliament. I can also tell you about other members of the Owl Parliament..."

The old man spoke urgently, trying to use the chips he had to buy a glimmer of hope.

"Washington, Mexico, Egyptian pyramids, Arctic bunkers..."

Kino slowly rattled off a series of locations, each word striking the old man's heart like a hammer blow.

The old man's face turned deathly pale instantly, and large beads of sweat kept appearing on his forehead.

He had originally thought that these hidden strongholds would be a powerful bargaining chip, making Kino more cautious, but he never expected that Kino knew so much about them.

"Don't worry, I'm Batman now, I won't kill anyone," Kino reassured him.

The old man breathed a slight sigh of relief; as long as he was alive, there was hope.

Just then, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps behind me.

"Sir, all the passages are blocked; we can't get out!"

One of the owl members came running up, panting.

The owls that had fled earlier returned one after another, Shang-Chi, their masks nowhere to be found, their faces filled with terror and helplessness.

"Not all of them; the entrances to the White Maze haven't been sealed yet."

No sooner had Kino finished speaking than a waterfall-like crashing sound echoed from the depths of the White Maze.

"What exactly did you do?!"

The old man's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and his voice was filled with anger and fear.

"It's nothing, I just felt it was a waste to leave such a large space unused, so I renovated Gotham's sewers."

Kino wore a faint smile, but the smile on her face sent chills down one's spine.

The old man's face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.

The owl members instantly understood Kino's meaning, and a faint, nauseating stench filled the air.

On the other side, Dick and the others, who had recovered their strength, looked at Kino's retreating figure with equally terrified eyes.

What could possibly be in Gotham's sewers? Such a massive volume of sewage could completely flood this place.

"I should leave now."

As an owl, one should soar in the sky and build nests in trees, not hide in this dark sewer like a mouse.

Remember to go somewhere else in your next life.

Kino spoke, he opened a portal.

Harley Quinn was the first to rush in, unaware that this was part of the fun.

"Don't go! Save me! Aren't you Robin? I confess! Save me!"

"I'm only 16 years old, I'm still a child, please help me, I can sleep with you, I'm still a virgin."

"Oliver, it's me, William from Gotham. We've had drinks together several times. I can give you all my money to get me out of here."

"I was forced, I am innocent..."

At this moment, they had lost all dignity, tears streaming down their faces, desperately pleading for help from those around them, their voices filled with despair and pleas.

Surprisingly, quite a few of the people they knew were among them.

Aristocratic heiress, playboy, philanthropist, Gotham official.

Jason and Oliver didn't hesitate to shake off the outstretched hands and quickly slipped into the portal, their eyes filled with disgust.

"Uncle..."

Dick and Tim were grabbed by the wrists by the crowd, and looked at Kino with some hesitation.

"If you want to stay, I won't object."

However, you must be confident that you can drag these dozens of people out of the cesspool together."

Kino glanced at them and said casually.

Dick and Tim shuddered; just imagining the scene made them feel like they were living a life worse than death.

The stench in the air grew stronger. Kino, carrying Venom and Pamela, stepped into the portal, keeping his Bio-field activated to block the odor.

Dick and Tim also struggled to break free from the crowd and rushed towards the portal without regard for their own safety.

A howl like that of a demon came from behind:

"You will all go to hell, and I will never let you go, even if it kills me."

"I'm just a child! Why won't you save me?"

"You are demons, and the owl will not let you get away with this."

"Wait for me..."

Amidst the piercing screams, Dick and Tim rushed into the portal.

The moment they entered, the portal vanished with a roar, and the pursuing crowd missed their target, falling heavily to the ground.

With their hopes utterly shattered, they descended into utter madness.

"It's all your fault. If you hadn't dragged me into the Court of Owls, I'd be enjoying myself in Gotham right now."

"You're still a virgin, so I'll make you a woman."

"Go to hell!"

"Ahhh! My eyes!"

The chaotic shouts, fierce fighting, and pitiful screams mingled together, creating a scene resembling a living hell.

The old man looked at the owls, who were displaying their ugly behavior, and filled with despair. He slowly turned around, looked at the huge owl statue, and slowly knelt down.

"Beware the Court of Owls, they watch your every move. They lurk in the shadows of Gotham City, hiding among low walls and attics. They are with you in your home, and even in your bed. Never utter their name, or their Talons will come for your head."

The old man finished singing the Owl's Ballad softly, opened the jewel on his scepter, took out a pill, and swallowed it without hesitation.

Soon, his body began to melt, gradually turning into a pool of black water, disappearing into the chaos.

As a nobleman, he wanted to maintain his so-called elegance even in his last moments.

The White Maze also spewed forth a yellow flood that submerged the area.

"Help! gurgle gurgle..."

The desperate cries gradually faded into the darkness.