Looking at Baron Mordo, who was sitting opposite, Talia put down the wine glass in his hand, looked at each other with interest, and tapped lightly on the coffee table in front of him. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Bruce Wayne, who was standing by the window and looking out of the window, came over and sat down next to Thalia, leaning back on the couch and putting his left hand around Talia's shoulder.

It's very harmonious, it's very loving, at least it seems. It also means that they are on the same side, at least against Mordo.

Demand-driven alliances are really fragile relationships, especially when the needs of the participants are not exactly the same. Seeing that the "couple" on the other side rarely looked like a couple, the corners of Carmodo's mouth twitched, but he didn't say anything.

It's just that the two people opposite him weren't prepared to let the atmosphere go back to the way it was before, and they didn't intend to keep him silent all the time.

"Then, Baron, let's talk about your people again."

Seems to enjoy Bruce Wayne's embrace, but Talia gently pats the latter's hand and lets him go. In front of Mordo, her etiquette is in place.

And many times, etiquette symbolizes distance.

Mordo didn't care about that. He had no intention of fitting into the League of Assassins or into Talia's small group. As one of the strongest magicians in the world, he has his own pride, as well as a proud capital. And his ideals and goals have nothing to do with "worldliness".

"Since it's my person, it's not good that you're acting so concerned." He replied lightly.

Thalia nodded.

"Theoretically, you're right. This is even more accurate if you have not borrowed our power to find your people. She chuckled and said, "If I spend so much effort to help someone else do that favor, I must know what that favor is." ”

Hearing this, Mordo's face with a cold expression for 24 hours also showed a rare smile—a smile that was even uglier than crying.

"I thought we were in an equivalent exchange. And I think you should be more concerned about your gamble with the other side, rather than my temporary ally, who is destined not to have much to do with you, unless you want to make me, a temporary ally, your eternal enemy. ”

Saying something like this with such an ugly smile could easily make others think that Mordo was joking...... That's weird! This is undoubtedly a threat.

However, Bruce Wayne, who was opposite him, still looked at him lightly, and gently squeezed Talia's arm, which was regarded as giving her support. As for Talia herself, she didn't have the slightest intention of being afraid.

"Trust me, that's something that both Bruce and I want to avoid. And that's what we do. As an ally, I think I'm entitled to an explanation, to know about those things. "Of course, if you don't see us as allies, then it goes without saying. But if that's the case, I think our elders will be happy to work with your master...... No, it's a former master, let's talk about it. With that, she put away her polite smile with a slight smugness. Don't force us to be on your enemy's side. ”

Mordo slowly put away his ugly smile and turned to look coldly at the two opposites.

"You may think that your elders will be mysterious and powerful. But in my eyes, it was nothing. Your Council of Elders is nothing but a proud but worthless history with rotten minds and narrow visions. They don't pose any threat to me. ”

Hearing Mordu's words, Talia nodded with interest: "Wrong, they have at least one ability, and that is connections." I'm not afraid to tell you how surprised I was when the elder told me he could find you, the master magician. However, it was far less shocking than when I learned from him that he still knew the location of the Ancient One. That's the Ancient One! Your Excellency the Supreme Magician! What's more, she is also your former master, and now the enemy of life and death...... I mean, wow, guess what we can do with this information! ”

The atmosphere in the mayor's office was silent again, but this time it was a little colder.

"I think I can say that to you too." It was a long time before Mordo suddenly spoke.

Talia still looked interested: "Well, what's that?" ”

"Don't be more on your enemy's side than I am."

"It's easy." Talia smiled and nodded, "We just want to know what you're trying to do to Strange after we went through so much trouble to catch him." Truth be told, Bruce and Strange also have a history. If you don't have any important requirements for Strange, we'd appreciate that you could give him to Bruce to end this history. ”

Given that Strange had used Bruce Wayne's blood for experiments, and that he had fought Bruce Wayne several times as part of the Owl Court, this was a reasonable reason for the alliance relationship. As for whether the allies will accept it......

For a moment, as a faint yellow light lit up on Mordo's hand, the atmosphere became tense. However, then Mordo controlled his anger well and interrupted the yellow light.

"If you want Strange - no, that's my answer." He said lightly, "Still, I can give my reasons. ”

"Tell me, we're looking forward to it." Talia smiled again.

This kind of passive situation has almost never appeared in Mordo's entire life, even when he is facing his teacher, the Supreme Magician Ancient One. However, he didn't choose to turn his face around. For now, the League of Assassins is still useful to him.

"I won't reveal the specifics, and you don't expect to get to the bottom of it. What I will tell you is that the Ancient One has little time left, and she seems to have taken in a new disciple, which is kind of an enemy for me. While I don't think she'll be able to raise my future enemies to match me in a short period of time, I'm happy to prepare myself and my future enemies in my spare time. That's right, Hugo Strange is that hand. And just like what you said in the future, Mrs. Lei Xiaogu, he is my person. ”

Mordo's words stunned both Talia and Bruce Wayne. The two looked at each other for a moment, and then Talia continued to ask.

"You're going to use Hugo Strange to create an army of reformers for you, like the previous Owl Court?" Speaking of which, Talia paused, "No, I don't think so. As a master magician, I don't think you have much affection for those so-called inhuman technologies. But as far as we know, Strange has no relatives......"

"What do you think, that's your problem. It's none of my business. Mordo interrupted, "And the truth is my problem, and it has nothing to do with you." Now, now that I've shown my sincerity as an ally, shouldn't you respond accordingly? Even if you don't know what sincerity is, you should show the respect you deserve – the respect you deserve when dealing with those who are stronger than you. Because all the noise aside, it is you who are in front of me, not your elders, and not the ancient ones whom you use as bargaining chips. Speaking of which, believe me, if the Ancient One knew that you borrowed her name like this, she would be upset. You should know one thing - the most important duty of the Supreme Mage is to guard, and that's right. But not every Guardian is good. At the same time, the emotional color of 'guardianship' should be neutral, not praised. ”

After speaking, Mordo stood up from the sofa and walked out with Shi Shiran. Talia and Bruce Wayne could only watch his back as they digested what he had said.

There's a lot of content in there.

It's a bit of a shame that Talia and Bruce Wayne don't know what Mordo's need for Strange symbolizes. Because if Zorro was there, he would have known. Because as far as he knew, the enemy that the ancient one prepared for Mordo was also surnamed Strange......

It's also a pity. However, for Zorro, he did not know that such a conversation was taking place in the town hall, so he would not have any regrets. At this time, he was also meeting people. Compared to Baron Mordo, where Talia and Bruce Wayne met, the one in front of Zorro is much weaker now.

(P.S.: This is the first chapter of the day, and there will be another chapter later, but it may be past midnight and then return to the normal rhythm tomorrow.) As a side note, this chapter is more of a preparation for the next volume. Again, end the Gotham roll this week - seriously, I think the Gotham roll is too depressing...... Or are Gotham, Batman, and Bruce Wayne synonymous with repression in the first place? ）