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Chapter 495 The Flash's Whereabouts
Chapter 495 The Flash's Whereabouts
The clown's equipment completely overwhelmed the black mask's henchmen.
He had a hammer enchanted by runes, a matching set with Harley's. When he swung the hammer at them, the minions scattered and fled.
Previously, those confidants tried to evacuate with Black Mask, but this was not out of loyalty, but because their interests were deeply intertwined. Only if Black Mask lived could they continue to enjoy their privileges.
The mid-level leaders and some opportunists blended in with the other henchmen, deliberately minimizing their presence, while the lower-level henchmen were gripped by panic.
Instead of seeking revenge against Rune, they were thinking about questions like, "Who will pay our salaries?" and "Will we survive if we surrender now?"
Black Mask's rule was based on fear, not reverence or benevolence. His followers followed him out of greed for money and fear of Black Mask's cruel punishments, but when Black Mask was easily defeated by Rune, the fear instantly shifted.
Now, the Joker, even more infamous than Black Mask and clearly in league with Rune, was charging towards them wielding a giant hammer. The henchmen didn't even have the will to fight back and scattered like birds.
madness!
Bain, watching from the sidelines, scoffed. This was why he was unwilling to maintain a gang. Perhaps he would not hesitate to hire, lead, or utilize the military, scientists, and technical experts, but in the end, he only trusted himself.
And these rabble under Black Mask's command, no matter how many there are, cannot change the course of the game.
Moreover, Rune's appearance was not just a crisis. Many villains were shocked by his power and influenced by his defeat of Killer Croc and his attack on Black Mask, subconsciously regarding this mage as an enemy. However, in reality, his appearance also interrupted the pressure exerted by the League of Assassins.
Without him, Bane, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and others would have been destined to fight against the assassins who had been equipped with Batman's gear. Even Bane was unwilling to admit that even if they were to win, it would be a Pyrrhic victory.
The League of Assassins is not a Gotham gang. Under the leadership of Rashomon, it is a militarized organization with goals and ideals, which means that the vast majority of its members are willing to sacrifice themselves to achieve the organization's vision.
Moreover, the members of the League of Assassins possess extremely strong combat skills, and with the Batman equipment they have captured, these people can be roughly regarded as a group of teenage Batmen with no principle of not killing.
Batman, who has no principle of not killing, is definitely the common nightmare of Gotham's villains.
Fortunately, the presence of this powerful dark mage attracted the assassins, who raised the mage's threat level to the highest and began to construct a defensive formation.
Rune, unaware of Bane's schemes, was simply impatient. "How many times do I have to say it? I'm asking you, where the hell is the Flash?"
The previous swift and one-sided conflict had plunged the entire environment into an eerie silence; apart from the laughter of the clown and Harley, few dared to make any sudden noise.
These villains, who initially hated each other and harbored their own ulterior motives, were now overcome by a shared, cruel understanding: whoever dared to attack again would become the third person to be defeated.
In the end, it was the kite-man, who had the least presence, who answered Rune's question.
"The Flash is in the same cell where Bane was originally held; he's still asleep!"
The Kite Man was originally a mild-mannered aerodynamicist until his divorce and loss of custody of his children turned him into an alcoholic and led a criminal career.
He's not entirely a bad guy; Kite Man occasionally helps Batman.
The Kite Man's biggest wish is actually to regain custody of his son, but this wish is as insignificant as his position among the villains.
He is most famous for playing Poison Ivy's boyfriend in an animated series, but they broke up not long after.
Rune didn't find the man particularly objectionable, so he flipped his hand and produced a whole piece of gold. "Very good, take it!"
As he spoke, he tossed the gold over. The kite-flyer paused for a moment, then a happy smile spread across his face. The guy in green clothes excitedly tried to catch the gold brick, but the next moment, his expression changed.
"Yo!"
The gold brick was much heavier than he had imagined. The kite flyer had never handled such a large piece of gold in his life, so he naturally did not understand its weight.
Bain keenly observed this—Rune's physical abilities were very strong, at least much stronger than Kite Man's. Rune had thrown the gold brick with one hand, and Mu seemed to do it with ease.
While the villains of Gotham were still observing, the League of Assassins had already begun their operation.
Multiple assassins attacked Rune simultaneously, striking from his blind spots with perfectly synchronized, silent movements; even the whistling sound of blades slicing through the air was silenced by some technique.
On the other side, several assassins were holding knives and acting aggressively, trying to attract Rune's attention, but Catwoman happened to see this.
"Be careful!"
Rune also needs to protect her boyfriend; he can't die!
These assassins may not have known that their actions were completely "seen" by Rune, and that they had made a fatal mistake.
In addition to being a powerful dark mage, he is also particularly skilled in polymorphism.
Compared to spells, polymorphism is a profound and rigorous art, and it requires a high level of proficiency to use it skillfully in battle. However, if a mage can make good use of polymorphism, his difficulty in dealing with enemies will definitely increase several times over.
Rune simply stepped lightly on the concrete, a seemingly ordinary action, like him impatiently wiping the dust off the soles of his shoes. However, this insignificant action was just the beginning.
The hard concrete rippled like water; it was no longer inanimate, but a terrifying creature driven by Rune's will and infused with malice.
Giant wolves with distinct horns pounced from below towards the assassins who were trying to attack Rune, while thick, giant pythons emerged from under the feet of these pretentious assassins in front of Rune, coiling around many of them.
The number of these creatures quickly surpassed the assassin team's numbers, rapidly doubling or even tripling them. Unlike Iron Man, Batman's armor was better suited to showcasing Bruce Wayne's martial arts skills, and its defensive capabilities were far less impressive than the Mark series armor.
Therefore, the assassins could only keep dodging and weaving, but under the overwhelming force of their numbers, they quickly suffered casualties, which foreshadowed their eventual defeat.