Phantom Kid in the American Comic World
56. The Battle of Black and White

“Da-da-da ..”

Suddenly, without warning, a helicopter opened fire at the top of the watchtower, and bullets spread everywhere, forming a flame.

Such a sudden change instantly separated Batman and the Phantom Kid. The two quickly used the wall at the top of the tower as cover, to avoid the helicopter firing.

”Unit Seven, stop firing immediately! Who gave you permission to fire? Who gave the order?”

Gordon's face blackened and growled at the intercom.

"Report, Sheriff Foley gave the order." (The real name of the sheriff in The Dark Knight Rises)

"Foley, didn't I tell you not to shoot randomly without my orders?"

Gordon scolded the Sheriff harshly.

"Chief Gordon, how's this random shooting going?"

Foley grinned, seemingly disrespecting Gordon.

dare to steal His Majesty's most precious jewels, and the others are fugitive super-villains who killed Harvey Dent eight years ago. Isn't it a good thing to eliminate these two criminals in one fell swoop? ”

"Commissioner Gordon, are you worried I'll take credit alone?"

As soon as he reported, the surrounding GCPD members, regardless of their position, immediately looked at him with ugly expressions on their faces.

Foley was recommended to the GCPD by the mayor himself. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been promoted to his current position so soon.

Even a pig can see that, if not for Gordon's special place in people's hearts, he would have been replaced by Foley centuries ago.

Foley was not very popular among the GCPD, and he was indifferent to this.

To be honest, Foley's ability wasn't too bad. He deserves the sheriff's position. He also caught a lot of criminals. Otherwise, even without the mayor's recommendation, he would have succeeded.

The only reason that makes it incompatible with GCPD is: 

He doesn't like Batman.

He is the number one Batman hater among the anti-Bat crowd. All because he's Harvey Dent's fanatical supporter. As a result, it is natural that he hates Batman, who “killed” Harvey Dent.

Of course, he was more likely to do this for praise.

After all, no more than five people in all of Gotham knew the truth about that year. And although countless citizens want to believe in Batman, their voices are not at all important.

"Take care of what you say, Foley."

Gordon said in a serious tone.

“The Guard Tower has stood for more than half a century, no one can guarantee its sturdiness. Recklessly using a weapon on it can cause innocent citizens here to be killed, and all the blame will be on you! ”

Foley goosebumps. He's definitely not a fan of Gordon's rhetoric. Helicopters attacked the top of the tower and not the tower itself, how could the observation tower collapse.

"I know you're all so fond of Batnerd that you completely ignored Harvey Dent's death, but that doesn't mean I'd choose to give up on catching Batman!"

After leaving these words, Foley furiously left.

"Hey Batman, it looks like the gang down there doesn't like you."

Sticking to the wall, Mathison looked to the opposite side of Batman and said with a gentle smile.

"But yes, compared to me, the common thief, the super villain who killed Harvey Dent brings more hate."

“Say, if you catch me, where will you send me? Blackgate or Arkham?”

Suddenly, Mathison asked with interest.

He wanted to see, from Batman's point of view, how dangerous he really was.

“The criminals in Black Gate Prison are generally murderers sentenced to life imprisonment. And you are not qualified to enter Arkham Asylum. GCPD Prison is enough to tell you how to be a good citizen.”

Said Batman indifferently.

Well, Catwoman's record of escaping from prison is as impressive as her record of stealing, but that doesn't mean she's superior to Kid.

Certain rumors say that, in Gotham, the prison where you were arrested represents your status among criminals. If you haven't been punished at least in Arkham, you don't dare say that you are the villain of Gotham!

Phantom Kid was offended.

The eyes of two people collided in the void, and invisible sparks lit up in their eyes.

The second round of meetings begins!

This time, Mathison took the lead to launch an attack. He quickly threw his hand, sending a dozen playing cards flying out at the same time.

Each playing card was strengthened with magic, making it extremely sharp.

Batman judged in a split second that Kid had not, until now, had such fast hand speed and incredible combat efficiency.

Batman rolled 47 degrees towards him, that was the only gap between a dozen playing cards.

However, right after he crossed over from the crack, this dozen playing cards flew several meters away, then strangely flew back to him!

Not only that, their speed and even the surrounding environment became slower.

That's right, Mathison once again used Bullet Time. Although he obtained Carlos' most wanted assassin, Carlos's lifelong combat experience, in addition to his supernatural weapon skills, close range abilities were really not that powerful. He was not proficient in any martial arts.

The only melee combat ability he knew was the ability to kill with a dagger.

The close proximity ability of the Mutual Assistance Association was really not good, at most they could only abuse ordinary people.

That's why, in front of Batman, Mathison's battle level looks very average.

So other than magic, the only ability Mathison could rely on was Bullet Time.

After all, with fancy gadgets such as flashbangs and smoke bombs, Batman also has the same style of equipment and much more sophisticated items!

Mathison's heartbeat quickly broke through 400 BPM, and everything around him once again slowed down many times.

At the same time, his stamina began to flow rapidly.

Bullet time does not harm the body: and once stamina is consumed too much, its ability will be lost automatically.

Mathison has to fight fast.

After seeing a dozen playing cards in the subtle control of the Kid technique fly back, Batman's way to retreat is sealed.

Although Batman's movements were dozens of times slower, in view Mathison could, he saw clearly that his pupils were on the left side, and his head was also tilted to the left.

This means that while the bullet is in effect, Batman sees a threat behind him!

"What a terrifying combat instinct ..."

Mathison was dripping with cold sweat. Compared to Harry Hart, Batman is too good!

”Pfft! Pfft! Poof!”

In the end, Batman is only hit by three playing cards, which hit the right shoulder, right ribs, and right calf, while the rest is blocked by the hard material of the robe.

As for whether Batman intended to use the cape to cover his back, it is unknown.

"I request an audience with Her Majesty the Queen!"

Under the watchtower, in Queen Elizabeth, the British crowd has little information about Batman, who has been missing for eight years and has just found the perfect time to reappear. They just thought that the Black and White battle was very interesting.

Until a man wearing a GCPD sheriff costume arrives and declares that he has something important to ask of the Queen …

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