With his remarkable memory, Theodore quickly recalled that he seemed to have seen the names of several of Wayne's adopted sons in the Gotham tabloids.

The third, of course, is Timothy Drake, the same name as the one Theodore once knew.

The second adopted son who passed away seems to be called ...... Jason?

Theodore: Grass!

As for the first adopted son who ran away as soon as he became an adult, the daimyo seems to be called Richard.

Theodore couldn't say if he was relieved.

The first adopted son did not have a duplicate name, which is certainly good.

But the death of the two Jasons made it inevitable to be nervous.

It can only be said that it is fortunate that Richard Grayson's name is not Dickie or Dick, otherwise Theodore would have jumped up on the spot in the bedroom.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Theodore smiled dryly and comforted himself.

- Dick, Jason, Tim, these are common names.

Even if it's repeated...... Even if they even repeat the order, it doesn't mean anything!

Unless there is also a butler named Ah Fu in Wayne Manor, Theodore will believe that he has once again fallen into a nightmare that he cannot get rid of.

But that's not possible.

Theodore thought with an oath.

From the manor, to the housekeeper, to the adopted son, and even the story of the death of both parents, inheritance, and witnessing the shooting of his parents in his childhood...... Hahaha, how can there be such a coincidence in the world?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

If even these objective conditions were exactly the same, rather than believing that there was such a coincidence, Theodore would rather believe that it was Stanley Brown. W. Mena sneaks into Wayne Manor in the middle of the night, murders Bruce Wayne, and then puts on his skin.

Guarding the old alarm clock until twelve o'clock in the middle of the night, Theodore pushed open the window, put his school bag on his back, and jumped off the windowsill.

No one noticed his escape.

The black-haired and blue-eyed young man easily disappeared into the deep night.

***

No one noticed his escape.

- It's weird.

Theodore thought to himself, "I should have known that nothing could be done in Gotham.

Can anyone tell him why he ran into Batman in the alley?!

Even in Gotham, Batman is already a kind of tourist attraction that refreshes randomly.

…… But why tonight, why is it him?

Theodore had a dark face, leaning on the wall of the alley with one hand, his eyes closed, as if he could escape from reality in this way.

He really didn't want to turn around and face the pointed ears on the Dark Knight's helmet.

It all started with Theodore's escape from the orphanage.

He was forced to leave in a hurry after dinner tonight when he learned that he had been adopted by Wayne, and he didn't have time to prepare properly.

Therefore, how to get out of Gotham before Wayne finds out has become Theodore's top priority.

Until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, the intercity bus will depart.

And the orphanage's uniform wake-up bell is half past six.

He couldn't take such a big risk and stupidly wait to leave Gotham in a regular way.

Theodore wouldn't mind resorting to less legal methods if he could.

The last time he delivered an anonymous letter, he met Lina and knew that the other party had connections about the Big Bad Wolf Gang.

A gang that is good at concealing its identity to send letters may also be good at concealing a person's identity and extraditing the other person to another city.

Theodore didn't have a cell phone, and Lina didn't leave him his contact information.

As a last resort, he could only come to the alley where the two met last time and try his luck.

As a result, God knows what's going on, this little alley doesn't know what magic it has, and it will actually refresh Batman!

Theodore swore he had only been here for less than fifteen minutes.

And he didn't break the law or commit a crime now, and the Dark Knight didn't go on the night watch, what was he doing standing at the mouth of the alley?

Under Theodore's nervous gaze, Batman lifted his footsteps.

Remembering some gossip about "Batman will turn his head", Theodore closed his eyes expectantly and counted three counts in his mind.

Three, two, one.

Open.

Theodore: "!! ”

Swindler! The grapevine is unreliable!

Batman didn't disappear at all, instead, he was walking towards Theodore.

The distance between the two is getting closer.

Finally, three paces away from Theodore, Batman stood still.

I don't know if the other party intentionally or not, but this length is exactly the closest Theodore can bear when facing a threatening stranger.

Silence swept through the alley with the night, and the two men stood facing each other, no one speaking, as if they were battling their endurance in some strange race.

In the end, it was Theodore who raised the white flag first.

"Excuse me, honorable Batman, could you please let me come over for a moment?"

Batman didn't move, and the Dark Knight, who was at least two hundred and twenty pounds, firmly blocked the mouth of the alley.

Under the Kevlar fiber hood, the two white spots representing the eyes shrank slightly. Batman finally spoke, his voice deep and hoarse like the night of Gotham.

"This is the second time I've seen you in the night in Gotham. What are you doing? ”

I don't know why, when being watched by the other party through the hood, Theodore actually felt a little familiar.

But in the middle of the night, it is really not a good thing to be condescendingly watched by familiar adult men.

Theodore could already feel the hairs on his back stand on end and a fine layer of goosebumps on his skin.

Theodore's gibberish came as soon as he opened his mouth: "Come out and buy it. Spring. ”

The boy nodded persuasively: "I came to this alley specifically to find the lady from last time, and her special service is unforgettable for me." ”

Batman: "......"

Listen to what you're saying.

At this moment, the trajectory of fate, as if in some strange place, has undergone an incomprehensible fusion.

…… But why bother with such an answer!

If it weren't for Batman's confidence in himself, he would even wonder if he was being spied on.

Seeing that Batman didn't react, and didn't seem to intend to break the bridge of his nose for this little verbal offense, Theodore grew a little bolder.

He asked tentatively, very unafraid, "I waited for her for a while, but she doesn't seem to be around." They say, Batman knows everything, so do you know where she usually works? ”

Batman didn't answer the call.

The Dark Knight was very cold and crisp, directly disappointing the illusion that Theodore had worked so hard to maintain.

"That woman, she's an informant for the Big Bad Wolf Gang, what are you doing with the Big Bad Wolf Gang?"

Theodore: "!! ”

Theodore was horrified.

There are times when the rumors in the market are reliable, and it turns out that Batman really knows everything!

Unable to help but take a step back, Theodore barely managed to squeeze out a false smile.

"yes, thanks for the reminder, it seems that I can't afford to provoke that woman. Then I'll change the object...... Do you know where you can find similar girls in the alleys nearby? ”

Batman: "......"

Good job, ask Batman to buy it in person. Spring Guide.

If Nightwing knew about it, even if he left Brughhaven's job overnight, he would have to come to see Theodore.

"Then you're going to have to go to the GCPD (Gotham Police Station)." Batman replied quietly.

As he spoke, he stepped forward, getting closer and closer to Theodore.

Theodore resisted his desire to go backwards. Hopefully, try not to act too timid.

He kept his voice as steady as he could, so that the sarcastic sentences didn't sound shaky: "Oh, yes. I don't know how this kind of thing is still illegal in Gotham? ”

At this time, Theo is like a black cat that explodes its fur when facing a brown bear, and does not hesitate to show his sense of strength by bluffing.

"It's illegal to have a relationship with a minor." Batman replied in a faint voice, "You're not an adult, kid." ”

Theodore: "......"

- What, Gotham still has this kind of law?

- And, how could Batman care about such a trivial matter?

At this moment, Theodore had a sincere suggestion and couldn't help but want to give it to Batman -

If he wants to fight crime in related areas, why catch Theodore's tail in a small alley!

Why didn't Batman break into Wayne Manor and engrave the relevant law on Bruce Wayne's bedside table overnight!!