Chapter Summaries

After hearing Ciri’s story, Li Ang welcomed her into his home and arranged for Kara to teach her their language. Ciri began to trust her new family and hoped to learn enough to join Kara at school.

• Harley Quinn hugged Ciri and promised to protect her, while Li Ang reassured Ciri that she was safe.
• Ciri explained that her grandmother had told her to find Geralt, but Li Ang invited her to stay and start a new life instead.
• Li Ang asked Kara to teach Ciri their language, and Kara agreed.
• Kara shared her comics and phone with Ciri, and the girls bonded over their similar losses.
• Ciri eagerly began studying and said she wanted to stay in this wonderful world.

Li Ang welcomed Ciri into his family, and Kara quickly bonded with her as she learned English and adjusted to life in Gotham. That night, Li Ang took Harley Quinn with him and went to the Iceberg Lounge, where Penguin summoned him about his new girlfriend.

• Li Ang saw that Ciri had accepted him as her godfather and celebrated his two goddaughters' abilities and intimacy scores.
• Li Ang bought an expensive Chinese meal, and Kara shared her favorite chicken leg with a tearful Ciri as the family ate together.
• Kara told Li Ang that Ciri had learned the alphabet and asked if Ciri could attend school with her; Li Ang agreed but worried about getting Ciri an identity.
• Li Ang took Harley Quinn out after dark, and she left him to go take over territory while he headed to the Iceberg Lounge.
• Penguin summoned Li Ang and asked why he had not brought his new girlfriend to meet him.

Li Ang met Poison Ivy at the Iceberg Lounge, where she tried to control him and asked him to bring Kara to help Harley Quinn. Poison Ivy revealed that Harley had been captured during a failed attempt to seize territory, and the chapter ended as she began to name who had captured her.

• Penguin offered to cooperate with Li Ang, who agreed that he could be counted on for help.
• Poison Ivy met Li Ang at the Iceberg Lounge and kissed him while attempting to control his mind.
• Li Ang resisted Poison Ivy's control and demanded to know why she wanted Kara.
• Poison Ivy explained that Harley had been captured after the two women tried to take over territory and clashed with patrolling vigilantes.
• Poison Ivy began to tell Li Ang who had captured Harley, saying, "Bat..."

Li Ang went with Poison Ivy to rescue Harley Quinn from Batwoman, then persuaded Batwoman to let Harley take control of the Upper East Side. Batwoman agreed to watch Li Ang and Harley, leaving their new arrangement under her scrutiny.

• Li Ang left Frank to cover his post and went with Poison Ivy to the Upper East Side, where she explained that Batwoman had interrupted her and Harley Quinn's attempt to take over the territory.
• Li Ang and Poison Ivy found Harley hanging upside down in a trap, and Poison Ivy was caught in a second trap when she tried to free her.
• Batwoman appeared and threw a Bat-dart at Li Ang, who caught it and used it to cut Harley's rope.
• Li Ang told Batwoman he knew her boss, then identified her as Kate Kane after she denied that Batman was her boss.
• Batwoman checked with Alfred about Li Ang, then agreed to let Harley manage the territory while warning Li Ang that she would be watching him.

After Batwoman left, Li Ang and Harley Quinn went home, while Kate Kane investigated Li Ang and decided to keep an eye on Kara. The next morning, Li Ang helped Kara and Ciri prepare for the day, then took them out so Ciri could get her papers.

• Harley Quinn and Li Ang left Poison Ivy hanging until Harley realized she had forgotten her and went back for her.
• Kate Kane searched for information about Li Ang, learned that Kara attended Louis Memorial Middle School, and decided to watch Kara.
• Li Ang and Harley Quinn stayed together until dawn, after which Harley fell asleep and Li Ang cooked breakfast for Kara and Ciri.
• Kara and Ciri emerged after spending the night sharing stories, and Li Ang promised Ciri she could accompany Kara once she learned the language.
• Li Ang took Kara and Ciri out to get Ciri's papers, while the girls walked hand in hand and Kara showed Ciri around Gotham.

Li Ang took Ciri to Wayne Enterprises, where Kate Kane offered to help her attend school with Kara, then brought her to the Gotham Police Department to get her registered. The chapter ended with Officer Judy going to fetch Commissioner Gordon.

• Li Ang walked through downtown Gotham with Ciri, who held tightly to his hand and marveled at the Wayne Enterprises headquarters.
• Kate Kane met them and led them inside Wayne Enterprises, where Ciri explained that Kara was her big sister and had gone to school.
• Ciri nearly cried when Kate asked why she was not in school, so Kate offered to arrange for her to study with Kara.
• Li Ang declined Kate's offer to help with Ciri's registration and took her to the Gotham Police Department.
• Officer Judy recognized Li Ang, met Ciri, and went to get Commissioner Gordon.

Li Ang secured Ciri’s identity and arranged for her to attend Kara’s school, while his life with Harley Quinn grew more comfortable. A Wayne Enterprises charity dinner invitation arrived, leaving Li Ang to decide whether to attend alone.

• Li Ang introduced Ciri to Commissioner Gordon as his goddaughter and gave him her claimed aristocratic name so Gordon could arrange her identity documents.
• Commissioner Gordon completed Ciri’s paperwork, and Li Ang asked Kate Kane to enroll her in Kara’s class.
• Li Ang described his steady work at the Iceberg Lounge and his improving household with Harley Quinn and their goddaughters.
• Harley Quinn gave Li Ang an invitation from Wayne Enterprises to a charity dinner and told him to go by himself.

Li Ang hosted Rachel Roth for dinner with Kara and Ciri, then attended Wayne Enterprises’ charity dinner in Gotham. There he met Selina Kyle and Clark Kent, Kara’s long-missed cousin, and left before Bruce Wayne’s arrival.

• Kara brought Rachel Roth home because Rachel’s mother was away, and Li Ang served the girls his homemade food.
• After dinner, Li Ang dressed for Wayne Enterprises’ charity dinner while Harley Quinn stayed home.
• Li Ang attended the event at Wayne Hotel and saw Selina Kyle arrive on the red carpet.
• Clark Kent identified Selina for Li Ang, and the two introduced themselves and exchanged phone numbers.
• Li Ang recognized Clark as Kara’s cousin and decided to wait before telling her.
• Bruce Wayne arrived, drawing excitement from the people at the entrance.

At a Wayne Enterprises charity dinner, Li Ang met Diana Prince and realized Wonder Woman was among the gathering of young heroes. After Diana left for the banquet, Kate Kane joined him and explained that she had brought him to introduce him to people.

• Li Ang wandered through the charity dinner and met Diana Prince while discussing a Ming Yongle Sword replica.
• Li Ang recognized Diana as Wonder Woman, introduced himself, and chatted with her about antiques over drinks.
• Diana asked whether Li Ang was from Gotham, then left for the banquet after he suggested they meet after the dinner.
• Kate Kane took Diana's seat and teased Li Ang about pursuing her, while he joked about turning Kate straight and claiming the Kane Family.
• Kate told Li Ang she had brought him to the gala to introduce him to people, then repeated that she would give him everything if he could turn her straight.

At a Gotham charity gala, Li Ang met Thomas Elliot and spent time with Kate Kane before leaving with Diana Prince. Their easy conversation continued at a bar, where Diana asked why Li Ang had called her a princess.

• Kate Kane introduced Li Ang to Thomas Elliot, a wealthy surgeon and childhood friend of Bruce Wayne.
• Bruce Wayne left the gala after receiving a message from Alfred, and Kate departed after a misunderstanding with Li Ang.
• Li Ang waited until Diana Prince was free, and the two left the gala together.
• Li Ang and Diana chatted in a taxi to the Starry Bar, where his Gotham gossip made her laugh.
• Li Ang invited Diana inside as a beautiful princess, and she asked why he had called her that.

Li Ang and Diana drank together, pretended she was drunk, and spent the night in her hotel room. Afterwards, Li Ang told Diana about his goddaughters Kara and Ciri and considered asking Batwoman to train them, leaving Diana interested in his family and their future.

• Li Ang charmed Diana at the banquet and took her to a bar, where neither of them could actually get drunk.
• Diana pretended to be drunk so Li Ang would kiss her, and she gave him the name of her hotel.
• Li Ang accompanied Diana to her room, where they kissed and spent the night together.
• Diana asked why Li Ang was in Gotham, and he explained that he was caring for Kara and Ciri.
• Li Ang said he wanted a combat teacher for his goddaughters and mentioned Batwoman as a possibility.

Li Ang spent the night with Diana Prince before she left Gotham, then took his goddaughters to an amusement park. He comforted Ciri about her nightmares and promised to stay with her, and she asked him to help her become strong.

• Diana Prince left Li Ang after their night together and said they would see each other again soon.
• Li Ang returned home with breakfast and agreed to take Kara, Ciri, and Rachel to the amusement park.
• Li Ang took the girls around the amusement park, where Ciri's mood gradually improved.
• Li Ang apologized to Ciri for not being there during her nightmare, and she told him she was afraid of losing him.
• Li Ang promised Ciri he would not leave her, and she asked to become strong.

Ciri asked Li Ang to help her become stronger so she could pursue revenge, and he agreed while warning her not to let hatred control her. After a day out with Kara, Ciri, and Rachel, Li Ang returned home to Harley Quinn, who sought reassurance that he would not leave her.

• Ciri told Li Ang she wanted to become stronger, and he promised to find teachers for her while urging her to control her hatred.
• Li Ang played with Ciri, Kara, and Rachel until the venue closed, then promised to take them to Disneyland and invited Rachel along.
• Li Ang and the girls took Rachel home before returning to their own house.
• Harley Quinn showed Li Ang her new outfit and asked if he would ever dump her, and he promised he would not.
• Harley Quinn hugged Li Ang and warned that if he abandoned her, she would keep other women away from him.

Li Ang drew Ciri’s Magic Affinity and discovered he could use basic elemental magic himself. While he left Kara and Ciri at home, Harley Quinn learned that Black Canary was challenging her control of Black Mask’s territory and became curious about her rival’s looks.

• Li Ang drew Ciri’s Magic Affinity, gaining exceptional magical talent and the ability to cast simple spells without training.
• Li Ang practiced moving water and controlling the elements, then left home after telling Kara and Ciri to behave.
• Harley Quinn learned that Dinah Laurel Lance, calling herself Black Canary, had robbed her and was seeking Black Mask’s territory.
• Harley Quinn asked whether Black Canary was pretty, then wondered if she was blonde and well-endowed.

Li Ang learned that Kara, Ciri, and their classmate Rachel Roth had been kidnapped by Bane, who demanded ten million dollars. At the abandoned warehouse, Kate Kane arrived with the ransom money, leaving Li Ang confused about why Bane had targeted his family.

• Li Ang wondered why Kara and Ciri had not returned from school and decided he should get them phones.
• James Gordon called Li Ang and told him that Kara, Ciri, and a classmate had been kidnapped for a ten-million-dollar ransom.
• Li Ang traveled to the warehouse in Burleigh, where Gordon explained that mercenaries had taken the girls during a school activity.
• Gordon revealed that Bane was behind the kidnapping, and Li Ang questioned why Bane had targeted his family.
• Kate Kane arrived with two suitcases of money and told Li Ang that Bane had planned the kidnapping carefully.

Li Ang and Kate Kane suspected a conspiracy behind the kidnapping of Kara, Ciri, and Rachel, while Bane waited for the ransom and revealed he was being manipulated by someone supplying him with New Drug. Li Ang entered the warehouse with the money to check on his daughter, as two dark figures crossed the sky.

• Li Ang warned Kate Kane to be careful, and she rode off to bring the ransom.
• Bane demanded the money and admitted he planned to use it to buy more New Drug, but he stopped Kara from learning who had arranged the kidnapping.
• Bane grabbed Kara by the throat and knocked Rachel unconscious before Commissioner Gordon announced that the money was ready.
• Li Ang insisted on entering the warehouse, and Commissioner Gordon allowed him to go in wearing a bulletproof vest.
• Li Ang carried the ransom cases toward the warehouse, noticed two dark figures flash across the sky, and argued with a mercenary who ordered him to raise his hands.

Li Ang entered Bane’s warehouse to exchange money for Kara and Ciri, while Batman and Batwoman secretly took down the mercenaries. After Bane fought Batman, Rachel suddenly showed strange markings and spoke in a demonic voice, leaving Li Ang suspecting she had been possessed.

• Li Ang opened the cases of money for Bane while Batman and Batwoman slipped into the warehouse and knocked out the mercenaries.
• Batman and Batwoman confronted Bane as Batwoman freed Kara, Ciri, and Rachel.
• Kara and Ciri noticed black markings on Rachel’s face and called Li Ang for help.
• Bane attacked Batman with strength boosted by the New Drug, and Batwoman joined the fight.
• Rachel opened her eyes, called them freaks in a strange voice, and shoved everyone away.

Rachel Roth lost control as a demon possessed her, but she used magic to defeat Bane before collapsing. After the police arrived, Officer Judy noticed one of the money boxes was missing, and Batman spotted Catwoman fleeing with it.

• Rachel floated into the air as black mist poured from her, and Li Ang said she was fighting a demon for control.
• Bane charged Rachel, but she trapped him in magic and slammed him into the ground before collapsing into Kara's arms.
• Batwoman cut the tubes to Bane's Medicine Jar and subdued him with anesthetic syringes.
• Rachel woke up and said she was fine, while Batman admitted he did not know what was inside her.
• Batwoman kissed Li Ang briefly, then left over the warehouse roof.
• Officer Judy noticed a box of money was missing, and Batman spotted Catwoman and went after her.

After the night’s statements, Li Ang brought Rachel and the others home, while Batman pursued Catwoman across Gotham and was shot down. Batwoman rescued the injured Batman and took him to Wayne Manor, planning to get him treated as Bruce Wayne.

• Li Ang invited Rachel to stay with them and asked Commissioner Gordon to return Kate Kane’s money.
• Officer Judy drove Li Ang and the girls home, where Li Ang realized they had not eaten and offered to heat up the cold food.
• Batman chased Catwoman across Gotham and asked why she had stolen cash instead of jewelry.
• A sniper shot Batman’s grappling cable, sending him crashing to the ground, where Catwoman found him surrounded by thugs.
• Batwoman joined Catwoman to defeat the thugs, then carried the injured Batman toward Wayne Manor as Alfred explained that his armor had cushioned the fall.
• Kate Kane decided Bruce Wayne could go to the hospital, even though Batman could not.

Li Ang questioned Kara, Ciri, and Rachel about the attack and learned that a cultist had once tried to sacrifice Rachel, whose powers appeared to be magic. Rachel felt closer to Kara and Ciri after sharing her secret, and the family planned to look at a new house the next day.

• Kara told Li Ang that Bane had been promised money to capture the girls and might have received his addictive drug from whoever was behind the plot.
• Li Ang warned Kara to protect Ciri and Rachel rather than waiting for danger to strike.
• Rachel described seeing another person in her reflection and explained that a cultist had tied her up for a sacrifice before turning to ash.
• Li Ang identified Rachel's power as magic, while Ciri said it resembled sorcery and mentioned Yevgeny.
• Li Ang told the girls they would look at a house the next day, and Rachel felt happy to have friends who seemed unusual like her.