Unable to Use Metal

A portal suddenly appeared in the Batcave.

"Little Red, that torch was so interesting! I want one too, and it even makes a sound!"

Harley said excitedly.

That's not a toy.

Pamela responded helplessly.

Dick and his companions walked out in a daze, their eyes vacant, still not recovered from the scene they had just witnessed.

The red sky, the clusters of volcanoes, the medieval town, and the wailing human-shaped torch in the center of the square—those images lingered in their minds.

"Uncle, who exactly are you?"

Dick asked, his voice dry.

"I am Kino, the godfather of Bruce's daughter, and also a demon king of Hell. You can also call me godfather."

Kino introduces himself.

"..."

Is this a science fiction movie? Why are demon kings from mythology appearing in real life, and even becoming our godfather?

Where are Bruce and Butler Alfred?

Tim asked expressionlessly.

"I went to celebrate my daughter's birthday, and I really don't know where she is now."

"Barbara wasn't made by the Court of Owls either."

Dick's lips twitched.

"No, I had someone do it. She's lying at home now. As compensation, I gave her a Limb Regeneration Potion. She'll be lively and energetic when she wakes up."

"What you said about the Wayne Family history and the first Batman is all fake."

Jason asked with a dark expression.

"No, most of it is true, except for the two Wayne Family who are fake, and the fact that the first Batman was Bruce's grandfather, Richard Wayne, who became Batman to cover up his criminal activities."

"What was the point of everything we did? You're so powerful, why did you drag us into this?"

Oliver covered his face helplessly.

"I originally planned to do it myself, but I heard that someone was gathering people to deal with me, so I thought I'd have some fun."

"..."

The three men looked at Dick with the same eyes they would give Deadman.

"But I didn't expect you to still fail even though I've already strengthened you and told you about the enemy's weaknesses."

Kino looked at the four of them with a "that's it" expression.

The three Robin plus Green Arrow are all characters who can take on an entire organization in their respective comics, yet they all failed when put together.

"..."

The group looked at Dick again; he was the first to crash.

Dick remained silent; the mishap was indeed his fault.

After being injected with the Enhancement Potion, he gained immense strength and dealt with dozens of Talons.

Although I kept reminding myself not to be careless, I couldn't help but feel arrogant.

"How can I entrust Gotham to you if you treat me like this?"

Kino looked disappointed.

"Leave it to us?"

Since this concerned Gotham, Dick and the others took it very seriously and asked anxiously.

"I made a deal with Bruce: he would go out to celebrate his daughter's birthday, and I would stay in Gotham as Batman. But the Court of Owls was destroyed, and there's still the Owl Parliament to deal with."

Aside from having some fun, this was also a test, a chance for one of you to take over the mantle of Batman. But you all failed, so I have to continue. The matters concerning the Owl Parliament will have to wait until Bruce returns."

Kino spoke slowly, his tone heavy.

"No, Godfather, please give us another chance. I will prove that I can protect Gotham."

Dick's gaze was intense, and his tone resolute.

"That's right, we can become Batman too."

Tim echoed, his expression full of anticipation.

"Without them holding me back, I can fight criminals all by myself."

Jason was full of confidence.

All three Robin harbored a desire to become Batman to varying degrees, much like how children yearn to be fathers; they longed to take over Batman's responsibilities.

Kino looked at their determined eyes and hesitated.

"Alright! I'll give you one more chance. The three of you will become Batman together, and your achievement will be fighting crime. This will continue until Bruce returns."

"Yes!"

A fire ignited in the eyes of the three, vowing to avenge their previous humiliation.

Oliver watched as the three young boys were being Kino Chino, but he dared not speak up; he didn't want to experience what it was like to be a human torch.

Kino wasn't intentionally trying to shirk his responsibilities.

The main reason was that the first crackdown on Gotham was so effective that the crime rate plummeted the next day. People had to sneak around to sell drugs, and they had to look around carefully before daring to commit a robbery.

All I can say is that Batman was too lenient with these guys.

One hundred Batman are a bit too many. Let's just keep three, plus Dick and the others, making a total of six, which is enough to protect Gotham.

He also plans to explore the DC universe and deal with the Owl Parliament.

After handing Gotham over to a few Robin, Kino, along with Venom, Pamela, and Harley, arrived at Mount Challenger.

"Little Kiki, fly me one more time!" Harley excitedly jumped onto Kino's back.

"Come down first, I have important business to attend to."

Kino reluctantly pulled Harley off him.

After the fun was over, I didn't originally intend to bring her along, but Pamela really likes Harley, so I brought her along too.

Super Vision activated.

The interior of the entire mountain unfolded before our eyes, layer upon layer, until we reached a hidden area.

"Little Kiki, what are you looking at?"

Harley suddenly appeared in front of Kino and asked curiously.

A moving skeleton appeared before Kino, its head tilted to one side.

Kino calmly turned off his Super Vision.

"Nothing, just looking for something."

Arriving at an ordinary mountain wall, Kino punched a hole three meters high, revealing an elevator shaft.

"Let's go!" Kino jumped in first.

Harley blinked.

"Little Kiki, wait for me."

Without hesitation, Harley jumped.

Her body continued to fall, her heart pounding, the thrill of approaching death assaulting Harley's nerves.

Venom and Pamela exchanged a glance.

This girl is so crazy.

He followed suit and jumped down.

Kino used his bio-force to create a large, transparent net below, catching Harley, Venom, and Pamela.

"Haha, this is so exciting! I love this feeling!"

Harley jumped down from the soft, large net.

"You crazy girl, what if you jump down like that and really die?"

Kino said irritably.

"Little madman? Is that what you call me? Fell to my death? If I died, Little Red, would you cry?"

Harley skipped over to Pamela, clearly more concerned about Pamela's reaction than her own life or death.

Yes, so you must take good care of yourself.

Pamela stroked Harley's hair with pity.

In her view, this disregard for life and concern for others' opinions is a sign of a lack of love.

"Okay, whatever you ask of me, Little Red, I'm willing," Harley said playfully.

Kino looked down at the underground base, where the silver-gray metal walls gleamed with a cold light.

A golden owl logo hangs on the ceiling, below which is a mechanical control panel with various buttons and indicator lights flashing.

Kino stood before a wall, his eyes shooting out Heat Vision as he precisely cut out a neat door frame, then gently pushed it open.

The hidden space inside was revealed, filled with boxes piled up densely.

Kino opened a box and examined it, only to find golden N metal inside. He couldn't help but frown.

They then opened the other boxes for inspection.

The items themselves are correct, but these metals contain a dark aura that will continuously corrode the body and mind of the holder.

No wonder the Court of Owls, despite possessing so much powerful metal, only infected Bruce Wayne; normal people simply couldn't use it.

Ordinary people can't use it, and strong people don't need it. Even if it could increase strength, it would constantly corrupt them and turn them into madmen.

It can only serve as a bridge for communication within the Dark Multiverse.