Chapter 357

The voice of the people on the stage is low and hoarse. They should have changed their voice.

According to my father's letter, the owl court has no hierarchy, but there are three managers, also known as leaders, who manage the daily affairs of the court and master all resources, including the most mysterious and terrible "claw" forces.

If I guess correctly, the person on the stage should be one of the leaders.

Thomas looked at the man carefully, hoping to find some clues from his figure and temperament. After a moment, he shook his head regretfully. He had no impression of the man.

"When Gotham was a small town, the court appeared. It was our ancestors who built the city, provided shelter for homeless vagrants, and gave their children food and school. Every corner of Gotham was covered with the blood and sweat left by our ancestors. Our ancestors created all this."

"The same is true for us. Following the wishes of our ancestors, we can make this city a prosperous place and give it a great name. We can make a small city with only a few hundred thousand people develop into a metropolis with millions of people. We can make this city successful and bring hope and future."

The leader made a speech on the platform with both voice and emotion. His hoarse voice reverberated in every corner, as if it could penetrate into the soul, making every listener involuntarily recall the past.

The atmosphere in the hall was very silent, and people seemed to be affected by the words and fell into a state of loss.

"We have paid all for Gotham. However, the city is abandoning us, suppressing us, and erasing us. Those people are compressing our living space step by step, and even trying to erase the achievements of our ancestors and create a false history."

"They intend to replace us, take away our property, status, power and family, and throw us out like garbage, everyone..."

The leader deliberately pauses, presses the case with both hands, and glances at everyone present.

"at this time last year, there were 57 members who came to the court, but now there are only 36. Do you know where the 21 people went?"

Even Thomas, who was not familiar with the situation, felt the hatred and resentment in the air.

"Yes, they are all gone. They are either sent to the Black Gate prison, or hanged by the mob, or they become members of the Arkham mental hospital, and some of them die quietly in accidents."

"Bruce Wayne, Jim Gordon, Harvey Dent, frail Cohen And, of course, the most familiar and disgusting Batman. "

Hearing the last name, Thomas raised his head instinctively.

"Despicable usurpers have sharpened their butcher's knives and cut our flesh and blood one by one. You Are you willing to lower your head and be slaughtered? "

"Kill them!"

Some people roared, and the atmosphere in the hall was instantly ignited. People waved their fists and roared,

"kill them!"

"Kill them!"

"Kill them!"

……

"Yes, kill them, rebuild the city, restore the glory of our ancestors!"

The leader opened his hands and swept his eyes to the crowd. When the voice in the room weakened, he said, "now, let's discuss the third thing, revenge!"

"The night of vengeance is tonight. I want to start claws and wipe out enemies for the court. It needs your consent."

The leader beckons. Two servants come in from the side door, holding cards, boxes and quills. They come to each member, hand out cards and quills, and then put the cards in the boxes.

Soon, it's Thomas Elliott's turn.

There are three options on the card: Yes, no and abstain.

Thomas thought for a few seconds, crossed the abstention option, and the servant gave him a rather unexpected look. Without saying anything, he folded the card and went to the next goal.

After 36 cards are collected, the box is sent to the platform.

The leader opened the box, checked the cards one by one, and then preached excitedly,

"thirty five people voted for it, one abstained. Everyone, thank you for your support. Please stay at home tonight and wait for the news. Owl's Revenge night officially begins."

At the end of the speech, people who were full of expectation and didn't feel guilty for making the killing left the hall and entered the side hall with luxurious decoration and various drinks and food.

As a newcomer, Thomas can't avoid being looked at by others. He is curious about the identity of people, and so are others. After decades of getting along with each other, people here have formed a community of interests. They know exactly what the face under the mask looks like, but for the sake of tradition and mystery, they still wear masks.

"Sir, chief, please."

Just as Thomas tried to talk to a guy he seemed very familiar with, the servant came up to him and made an invitation sign. Seeing this, Thomas had to give up his plan and go to the back office with the servant.

There was a man sitting in the office, who was the leader on the stage. He waved his hand, and the servant bowed away and closed the door."Mr. Elliott, how was your first day?"

Thomas shook his head in silence. "It's a lot different from what he thought."

The chief laughed. "You are a member of the Elliot family. Your eyes are as sharp as your father's He said with a slight sigh, "this year's experience is very bad for the court. Many things have changed. We need fresh blood, especially talents like you."

Thomas took off his mask and threw it on the table,

"I like to talk face to face."

"I like that too, but..." The leader spread out his hand. "Reality doesn't allow it."

"Mr. Elliott, you are invited to join us because of the excellent tradition of your family. A hundred years ago, the Elliott family was a member of the court and the core part. Your father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great great grandfather all left a glorious history here. We hope that this tradition will continue. We need your talent. Similarly, you can stay here You can get everything you want from me. "

"Everything?"

"Yes, money, wealth, women, power, even mayors, we can do it."

Thomas squinted. "What if it's Batman?"

"Batman is the enemy of the court. Of course, I sincerely hope you don't tell me that you are Batman."

Thomas sneered, "I'm not Batman, of course, but I want to replace him and take over everything."

Oh!

The chief browed and said in surprise, "it's a very interesting idea to replace Batman and act under the command of owl. It's a good, creative idea. Mr. Elliot, it seems that we can cooperate."

Thomas shook his head,

"the basis of cooperation is strength. Owl court has been famous for a long time, but I have never known your strength."

"You want to see claws?"

"Not only claws, but also 100 sets of lost Tesla power armor. I know the robbery has something to do with you."