Chapter 1274: A Pair of Lonely Figures (XIV)

"Yes, I had a pleasant chat with Mrs. Pompos just now. She also likes 19th-century poets. You know, there are not many fans of Romantic poetry in Poland."

"Really? It happens that I also know something about the Polish youth movement. When it comes to romantic poetry, you must have talked about Mickiewicz? Many people like his "Ode to Youth", but I like his more "Ancestor Sacrifice", especially the second one."

Bruce, who was holding the wine glass, blinked slightly. Schiller lowered his head and smiled and said, "Yes, the second part of "Ancestor Sacrifice" has an interesting view on revenge. It breaks through the vagueness and vagueness of most romantic poems." The fantasies of Gui La put hatred and revenge into the peasants' resistance to the landlords..."

When Schiller said the words "peasants' resistance to landlords", Bruce's eyes changed slightly, but he soon laughed again and said: "That part I like best , is a discussion on the moral standards established by the people... What do you think morality is?”

Schiller did not answer. Sure enough, as soon as Bruce finished speaking, he covered his mouth with a wine glass and said with a smile: "Oh, sorry, look, where did I take this? It's just that I heard Madge Sir, you are a professor working at the FBI Agent Training Academy, so I can’t help but ask you curious questions like a student.”

"It doesn't matter, as long as you don't mind these slightly boring preaching contents appearing at your private banquet. Regarding this, I have always insisted on one opinion..."

When Schiller said this, he felt a shadow coming from behind him. When he turned his head, he saw Lincoln March's face.

This burly gentleman is wearing a very finely tailored light suit. The cutting of the collar has a bit of an 18th century retro style. He looks very energetic. His face is also very rosy, just like all businessmen, he looks full of energy. , can be put into work at any time.

"Mr. March, are you here?" Schiller took a step back slightly. The distance he had drawn closer to Bruce when he reached out to toast was once again pulled away. In order not to appear to completely ignore the gentleman who suddenly joined the conversation, Schiller Le turned slightly sideways, no longer facing Bruce completely.

But in Schiller's peripheral vision, he could see Bruce frowning slightly, obviously not satisfied with the current atmosphere of the conversation.

“Although it is easier to reveal one’s true feelings in private conversations, public conversations can also allow people to understand a certain side of a person.”

"Obviously, Batman was planning to do this. He wanted to have some cultural, artistic and even philosophical discussions with Schiller at the banquet to get a more comprehensive understanding of the professor, but he was interrupted by March."

Greedy stood in the back row, holding on to the back of the chair in front of him and said, "March thought he was rescuing his temporary ally Schiller, but this made Batman target him."

"There is no doubt that both Batman and March want to use Schiller, and Schiller wants to use them." Bruce's voice came from the front seat.

Everyone is looking at the screen, the subtle atmosphere between the three people, as Ill said, in such social situations, everyone is taking advantage of the atmosphere, changing the atmosphere, and using certain subtle changes in the atmosphere to convey themselves Everyone is reading the atmosphere and what others want to express.

Although Schiller took a slight step back on the screen, he immediately said: "Yesterday during the psychological consultation... Oh, Mr. March, you said that you don't mind knowing the content of our conversation, right?"

March narrowed his eyes slightly, but kept his smile and nodded reservedly, so Schiller said: "Yesterday, Mr. March and I talked about the tragedy of Mr. Errim. This is simply appalling. There is no doubt that such a terrible incident has brought great psychological pressure to everyone. I will soon have a lot more records in my phone yellow pages. "

Bruce frowned and his face became serious. He said: "After I proposed a new round of investment plan for Gotham City, the city has not stopped. There is a mysterious killer organization that has started killing people frequently. I Guess, their goal is to stop me from making Gotham a better place."

"Hey, Bruce, do you still remember our last conversation?" March immediately answered: "When I just mentioned that there might be a mysterious and ancient organization controlling Gotham behind the scenes, the terrible killer directly said He rushed in, he came for me, he didn’t want me to tell you this.”

Schiller immediately glanced at the two of them and showed a puzzled expression, so Bruce spread out a hand and explained: "Mr. March and I met at the venue of the new round of Gotham Investment Plan."

"He is a very enthusiastic and energetic gentleman with a big family and a keen vision. He believes that the plan I proposed can better change the city, so he confided his investment intention to me."

"Of course, of course I think so." March continued what Bruce said: "Although everyone says that Gotham has poor public security, the economy here is not bad. Or maybe I am being modest. On the entire East Coast, Gotham The economic development of China is also one of the best, which all depends on the good management of Wayne Group.”

"As a businessman, I certainly know how to seize the opportunity. I thought that the new round of investment plan was a great opportunity, so I made an appointment with Mr. Wayne and came to the Wayne Building on the day of the appointment. Talk to him about specific investment projects.”

"Of course, with such a large-scale investment, one must be cautious. I have no intention of questioning Mr. Wayne's ability, but there is something that worries me very much. In fact, there are rumors circulating among several ancient families in Gotham. According to legend, there is a mysterious and ancient force that controls Gotham and monitors everything here. "

"When I just said this, a terrifying killer wearing strange clothes and a pair of eyes like torches broke in through the window. He knocked me down directly and almost killed me. I am still injured."

March lowered his head and shook his head, as if he felt that he was still alive. Bruce continued: "During the fight with them, I fell down the stairs. Fortunately, there are certain safety measures outside Wayne Tower. , I didn’t die, it was a terrible experience.”

"To tell you the truth, while Mr. Wayne was recuperating, I carefully considered whether to stay here." March showed a somewhat embarrassed look, and Schiller heard him raise his voice and increase his volume. said:

"I do not deny that greed is the nature of businessmen. Everyone wants to make more money. This may seem a bit vulgar and rude, but it is the truth. But the truer truth is that everyone is afraid of death. I can't Risking being attacked by killers every day to participate in investing, I think that’s what everyone thinks.”

Obviously, March's voice spread very far, and Schiller could clearly hear the chatter around him, and everyone turned their attention to Bruce Wayne.

"He's forcing Batman to take a stand." Clark touched his chin and said, "I often see this scene. Whenever the Ministry of Agriculture takes any action, the farmers will gather. At the gathering, everyone will use this I looked at my dad, hoping he could give an explanation and respond. "

"How do you think Batman should respond?" Barry frowned, obviously feeling that it was not easy to handle. He shook his head and said: "If it is just to simply emphasize, 'I will ensure your safety,' obviously It’s not strong enough, because March has been injured by the killer, and Bruce Wayne himself almost fell from the building. No matter how he guarantees it, it seems like a last resort.”

"But if he gives a detailed explanation, he seems a little guilty." Constantine also wrinkled the muscles in his eyes and said, "This will make him lose control of the scene. After all, those in high positions do not need to explain."

"This is another trap of March." Bruce said calmly: "He must be related to the killer who stabbed him that day and made Batman fall from the building, or it was simply arranged by him."

"He pretended to be an investor to participate in the investment plan, and deliberately showed great enthusiasm to be the first to eat crabs. Then he arranged an assassination plan and used a bitter trick to tell others that Wayne even If basic security cannot be guaranteed, don’t expect any results from this investment plan.”

"He deliberately chose to attack Wayne at his private party because at this time, Bruce Wayne's answers were all wrong."

"If you continue to emphasize as a high-ranking person, I will ensure your safety, then March's injury and his own experience of almost falling to death are the best counterarguments, but if he explains like a low-ranking person, It was just an accident, then he was no longer in control.”

"And the key to breaking the situation..." The greedy tone rose.

"...It's Schiller." Bruce's tone dropped.

"Mr. Wayne, please allow me to interrupt."

In the banquet hall, Schiller suddenly spoke up. He raised his glass and greeted everyone around him, and said: "During yesterday's conversation, Mr. March didn't tell me that the matter had reached this level. If I had known earlier, , I would not recommend that he seek psychological treatment, but rather that he contact the FBI immediately.”

When the words "FBI" were spoken, the atmosphere in the venue condensed.

"Sorry, I'm a foreigner. I really don't understand. Isn't this kind of organized assassination a terrorist attack? Shouldn't this fall under the jurisdiction of the FBI?"

Schiller made a very puzzled expression, and his tone also revealed a deep confusion.

"There have been so many murders, and the matter has become so serious that even Mr. Wayne and Mr. March almost lost their lives. Shouldn't the federal violent law enforcement agencies be invited to intervene?"

"Friends, please don't be ashamed of this. This is a reasonable demand of taxpayers. You pay so much tax every year, and a large part of it is given to the FBI. The purpose of their existence is to provide We solve problems. Now that such a vicious incident has occurred, why doesn’t anyone think of calling the police?”

Schiller's tone revealed disbelief. He moved slowly, seemingly blocking Bruce inadvertently. People's eyes turned away the moment they came into contact with the professor's eyes. It's open.

The gentlemen in suits looked up to study the patterns on the ceiling, and the elegantly dressed ladies looked down to study how the toes of their high heels fit on the floor.

"Pfft!"

Clark laughed out loud, coughed lightly, looked at Bruce and said, "Why does this sound familiar? Didn't I suggest that some people call the police before?"

"Let the people of Gotham call the police--" Harley dragged out a long tone.

"It's better to just kill them." Jason concluded succinctly.