Chapter 56: News of Death

The Clown's responders' largest gang, the Smile League, was recently uprooted by the Winged Knights, which is undoubtedly good for people who are struggling with the endless clown commotion. But if we recognize the facts, it is not difficult for everyone to find that the situation is still not optimistic.

It is true that the end of the Smile League is a big blow to the clown supporters, but once someone stands up and shouts slogans such as "We will not be defeated by this setback, we must stand up and continue to work hard for our fallen comrades", the blow turns into motivation to a certain extent, encouraging the madmen to fight more and more bravely, and more and more tricks.

If there's one thing to be thankful for, it's that these shoddy copycats are still too tender for the real clowns in terms of the number of victims and the elusive tricks, and the situation is not completely out of control, even though everyone is busy.

Barbara's most gratifying thing these days is that Roy's attitude has changed slightly after he solved the Smile League incident. When the situation is urgent, he no longer resists putting on his suit and going out to do "meaningless and unchallenging" work.

However, Roy's main focus is of course on the work that piques his interest, and he is fortunate that this is also the most important job at the moment - finding the Joker. As long as the Joker is still at large, the riot will be difficult to stop, so the priority is to catch the Clown.

Of course, Bruce's side is also searching for the Joker's whereabouts, and Roy and he have exchanged information and clues with each other. It's a pity that neither of them got anything. After the TV broadcast instigated the commotion, the Joker didn't do anything anymore, as if he really really chose a corner to watch the play, watching the chaotic drama that he kicked off on the big stage of Gotham.

It wasn't until this day that he seemed to have finally seen enough of the play and reappeared at the front of the stage.

There was another flurry of TV screens without warning, and then the Joker's ridiculous and terrifying face appeared on the local Gotham news.

"Hello everyone! We meet again! The clown shouted cheerfully, "I'm happy, yes, very happy!" Since the last time I strongly urged everyone to wake up from their never-ending nightmares and face the real life, the effect has been quite remarkable!

Seriously, I'm really starting to think like I should be a psychiatrist or something, voila! How amazing the results of my prescription are!

But at the same time, unfortunately, there are many more recalcitrant people who are unwilling to join us. Not only that, but they even try to thwart all of our actions! ”

When he said this, he already had an expression of righteous indignation, as if he had really formed some irreconcilable deep hatred with someone.

"We've also lost a lot these days. Yes, I see it all. Uncle J's heart hurts every day, it hurts very much, and lo and behold, I've written it all on my face. ”

He pointed to his terrible grinning face with white teeth.

"So, you must be wondering what I want to say when I was invited to be on TV again today?" Spat on the ego, the clown said in an exaggerated pose, "I want to say that I felt responsible for hearing the city calling me and asking for my services." So, in order to fulfill my own responsibilities, obligations, and responsibilities, I have sat here. ”

"He's a complete lunatic." Barbara indignant, "He felt that everything he did was for the city." He believes that his actions make Gotham more perfect, and even that the meaning of Gotham itself is given by him. He even believes that he is Batman's best and only friend, and that he feels that everything he does is also for Batman. ”

She stared in disgust at the ugly face on the television, with the most disgusted gaze she had ever used: "He's a madman, a hopelessly madman." The more you get to know him, the more incomprehensible you feel. ”

Roy didn't speak, continuing to follow the news.

The clown was now comical and sat upright, with his hands folded together on the table, and pinned a small name tag on the right side of his suit, which seemed to have the word "JOKER" written on it.

"What do you think I'm going to think tonight? Newscaster? Haha, that's it! "I'm on the column of the local news program right now, and of course I'm bringing the news." And, I brought a big piece of news that would have caused a sensation in Gotham City.

That is, Mayor Hardison - he's going to die tonight! ”

There was another "crackling" applause, and it is unknown whether his subordinates were manually clapping on the other side of the TV or if a recording of the applause was playing.

"Be quiet, be quiet. Wow, I know how you're feeling right now, and you must think it's ridiculous. But the truth is, it's true, but it hasn't happened yet. But we should all know that there is a saying that news is 'reporting of the facts that the audience cares about'? You can't just say it's not news just because it hasn't happened yet, can you? ”

The clown suddenly put on a stunned face again: "What!?" You say he's the mayor, so he probably won't die? Oh no, no, no, you'd be naΓ―ve. Joker's journalism has always been accurate, and this time it was no different. Just today, at midnight, there is absolutely no way that Mayor Hardison will live to hear the bell at midnight! ”

The clown gestured emotionally for a while, then sat up straight.

"That's all for today's news, all the viewers of Gotham, thank you for your support. We'll see you tomorrow at the same time. Of course, you are also welcome to pay attention to our exclusive follow-up interview with Mayor Hadison on our TV station tonight hahahahahaha"

In the midst of his signature maniacal laughter, the TV picture returned to normal again.

"Hell now." Barbara said a little depressed, "We're busy again, and it feels like he's being played around." I remember that he seemed to have used this tactic before, announcing on TV that he was going to kill someone, and that person was dead at that time. This was before I debuted, Bruce told me. He said that the Joker had poisoned the victim twenty-four hours before, and that Bruce, the poison he had first come into contact with the Joker, was unprepared. ”

"But now he should have the serum." Roy rubbed his hands a little excitedly, "We might have to ask Bruce for a vaccine for the Joker's poison, I suffered a bit on his poison last time." But I'm glad he's finally made a move, which means we may have new clues to follow, maybe we can catch his fox tail I have no doubt that Batman will also be a little more stealthy to ensure the mayor's safety, and I'm calling Commissioner Gordon right now to see if I can apply to join the operation as a detective advisor and keep the mayor safe up close. ”

He had already dialed the phone as he spoke, and said, "Huh? Director Gordon? It's me. If I'm not mistaken, you must be gathering people to be the mayor's bodyguard right now, right? If there's a place, count me in. ”