78. The dust has settled
The morning sun shone on the earth, and Star City lifted the veil of night and quietly woke up from sleep.
In the mansion of White Manor, Leo was enjoying a hearty breakfast brought by Pierponte, and a number of people sat across from him.
Like Ben Turner, a copper-drinking coffee, Felicity holding a computer, and Ms. Siva half-leaning on the sofa.
"Please, don't look at me with such strange eyes while I'm eating breakfast."
Leo sighed helplessly and put down the knife and fork in his hand.
"Boss, it's twelve o'clock now, and you've missed the morning news perfectly."
Felicity reminded weakly.
During last night's Assassin invasion, she had been by Leo's side, providing support as a technician.
For example, the security system of the Black Drop Iron Mountain Prison, the satellite tracking connected to the Sky Eye Society, etc., can be regarded as a logistical support in the battlefield.
"I call the first food of the day breakfast, what's the problem? And I saved the city yesterday in the hands of a group of terrorists, so it's normal to sleep a little late. ”
Leo had a serious expression of "I have made meritorious contributions to Star City, and I have shed blood for Star City".
"You must have woken up in the morning without seeing your dark circles...... For the record, he didn't come back last night in my room. ”
Ms. Siwa said that she was not responsible for Leo's exhaustion and exhaustion.
The honest man Tonghu drank coffee silently and did not participate in the actions of the black chief.
"Well, I'll admit, I was a little too excited last night, after all, it's the first time I've shown myself as a magician."
Leo shrugged, slice open a piece of bacon and put it in his mouth.
The magical power of the deep ruby is not without side effects.
For him, at least, his body fell into a state of temporary weakness after each use.
It's probably the feeling of exhaustion, and generally speaking, it can be recovered after eating and drinking enough and getting enough sleep.
"Boss, you really are a ...... Enchanter? ”
Felicity, who grew up under the Star Stripes and believed in scientific materialism, asked with a wink of big eyes.
Of course, most of this IT woman's perception of magicians comes from fantasy works such as "Harry Potter" and "The Lord of the Rings".
So she wondered if her young boss had a flying broom or an invisible ring.
"If a man like I, who is an amateur and unprofessional, who has no knowledge of any magical knowledge and skills, can also be called a magician, then I confess that I am indeed a magician."
Leo replied speechlessly, continuing to enjoy breakfast.
He didn't have any idea of hiding his ability, on the one hand, he had already taken the lead in showing it at the Star City Dam last night.
On the other hand, as the leader of the team, there is no need for too much cover-up.
Leo isn't obsessed with maintaining his image as an ordinary person, and if he now has a high-tech armor, the young helmsman of the White family wouldn't mind having a press conference and then declaring himself "Iron Man."
It's refreshing to be the mastermind behind the scenes, but you have to stand in front of the stage after all.
"Boss, this is today's newspaper, the headline is that the Star City Police Department bravely defeated international terrorists and saved the city from danger, and the Iron Mountain Prison riot was published on the subpage."
Felicity did her job as a personal assistant and handed her boss a morning newspaper.
Leo glanced at it a few times, then withdrew his gaze.
The subsequent development of events was similar to what he had expected.
The Bronze Tiger put down Oliver Quinn, and the Star City Police Department managed to stop the inmates rioting at Iron Mountain Prison.
People only saw the brave and fearless police, under the command of the calm and wise Mr. Mayor and the Chief Superintendent, who saved Star City from danger, and there were no property damage or casualties during this period.
Little did he know that he had been caught by a major earthquake, and that the Palm Lake, which was being renovated, had been preserved.
The newspapers were full of voices of public opinion singing praises of virtue, and a few discordant elements who were skeptical or raised questions were drowned out early.
The small group stayed for a while, then left on their own.
Leo sat in the living room and pondered, wondering if it was time to prepare a secret base.
After all, the number of people in this team belonging to the Star City branch of the Tianyan Society is growing steadily.
"Mr. Malcolm-Merlin, come and visit."
The sound of Pierponte's footsteps interrupted Leo's thoughts.
His pursed lips rose slightly, and he asked the old butler to bring Malcolm Merlin in.
"Should I call you Mr. Merlin, or Master Ninja?"
Leo leaned back on the couch and asked teasingly.
Lars-El Gul had died at his hands, and as for the corpse, it was estimated that it would no longer be possible to use the magical effect of the pool of Lazarus to complete the resurrection as before.
And the ancient ring on the other party's hand, which symbolized the leadership of the Assassin League, also fell into Leo's hands.
Presumably this is also the purpose of Malcolm Merlin's visit.
"All thanks to your help, Mr. White."
Malcolm was as respectful as he had ever been with Lars-El-Gul.
He is a smart man, who has always known how to forbear and hibernate, burying his ambitions deep and not showing his fangs until the time is right.
"Needless to say, Mr. Merlin, I have always prided myself as a businessman of integrity, always generous to my allies and partners."
Leo took out the ancient ring and threw it casually on the table.
He really didn't have any idea of taking the helm of the Assassin League.
It was an old, decaying, backward organization, lifeless and the only thing of value could be the pool of Lazarus.
However, soaking in that spring water seems to have a side effect on the spirit.
Leo remembers that in the original timeline, Oliver Quinn's sister Thea, after coming back from the dead, had a brief memory gap and crazy behavior.
Therefore, the pool of Lazarus was not very attractive to him.
Moreover, in the depths of that spring, there is an even more terrifying existence.
If it is not necessary, it is better to stay away.
"By your will, the League of Assassins will not set foot in Star City again."
Malcolm's breathing was heavy, and his eyes followed the ancient ring that landed on the table in a parabola.
He once heard a proverb, "Power is like wine, one sip is drunk".
The League of Assassins was the most intoxicating glass of wine Malcolm could touch.
As for how much gore was mixed in it, it wasn't his concern.
"Nissa will solve some of the troubles within the Assassin League for you, and at the cost of setting her free."
Leo put forward the second condition, the eldest daughter of the ninja master, who hated and even hated the place where she grew up.
That's why Nissa is willing to work with Leo on the premise that he defeats the Master Ninja and repel the entire Assassin League.
"No problem at all."
Malcolm couldn't wait to put on the ring and smiled with satisfaction.
"Also, Nissa wants you to spare her sister's life, which is to keep Talia alive."
Leo continued.
Malcolm still nodded, and Talia was not much of a threat to him.
The Master Ninja is dead, and David Kane has long since gone to hell.
The only thing that could make Malcolm nervous was probably just one person.
Bain.
Whether it was strength or intelligence, the big man who was born in prison made Malcolm faintly wary.
"Before Lars El Gul came to Star City, Bane was sent by him to Gotham to carry out a great plan...... I've heard you're heading to Gotham soon, so be careful with this guy. ”
Malcolm's eyes rolled, and he reminded as if he had not yet noticed.
After wearing that ancient ring, he finally dared to call the ninja master by his name.
Leo smiled and did not answer.
Of course, he knew Malcolm's careful thoughts, and the original timeline had gradually shifted under the flapping of butterfly wings.
With the death of the Master Ninja and the fall of the League of Assassins into his hands, the original plan for the destruction of Gotham must have quietly changed.
Bain?
The Batman, who has just returned to Gotham, is about to experience the pain of a broken back so soon?
Leo had a smile on his face, as if he was looking forward to his next trip to Gotham.