In the dim Batcave, the faint sounds of water and the rustling of small animals could be heard. They were so quiet, yet it felt as though furry skin were wriggling beside one's ear.
After Batman spoke, the members of the Justice League immediately slipped into obedient mode. They were far too used to following his orders.
Batman's voice remained as calm as ever. It was impossible to tell whether he had forgotten the pain or was suppressing it through sheer willpower.
But now, it seemed he had returned.
Su Ming found a chair and sat down. Beside him was a concealed staircase leading to the lower level, damp air slowly drifting up from below.
Batman's plan was certainly different from his own, but there was no harm in hearing the details.
Batman looked at him, then at Green Arrow. "I just checked Arkham. The Batman Who Laughs went there, but Joker had already escaped before him."
Oliver stared at the countless green eyes hanging upside down from the cave ceiling and stroked his beard. "So... that's good news?"
"Yes. Joker cannot die." Batman answered firmly, drawing his hand back into his cape. "His blood, like his madness, is an extremely dangerous source of contagion. Not to mention the other toxin."
Su Ming nodded, fiddling with the rose Strangle had formed on his chest. "Because his blood contains Dionysium. If it contaminates drinking water or food, it will create a whole crowd of lunatics with Healing Factors. The Batman Who Laughs wanting to kill him is secondary. What he really wants is Joker's blood."
"But Joker killed Selina." Diana frowned. She still leaned more toward revenge.
Batman paused slightly, the muscle in his jaw twitching. "I will find a way to bring her back, but our top priority now is