Chapter 43

Gordon: "Welcome, Your Highness, to Gotham City. It's been five years since we last met, and you still look as young and beautiful as the first time we met." —— Flattery

Amazon Princess: "Ha ha ha, you know very well that we Amazons, blessed by the goddess Hera, do not age. We remain forever seventeen. You still know how to sweet-talk me." —— The group disembarked from the ship

Gordon: "Your Highness is too kind."

The Amazon Princess walked up to Gordon and gave him a hug.

Amazon Princess: "On the contrary, Gordon, you have aged quite a bit from all the hard work for S.H.I.E.L.D. over the past five years. I hardly recognize you." —— She placed her hand on Gordon's head, gently stroking his white hair, looking concerned.

Gordon: "Working for S.H.I.E.L.D. is my duty, and aging is a natural law that all mortals must follow. Please don't worry about it, Your Highness." —— He removed the Amazon Princess's hand from his head.

Gordon: "Did she give me any hints or use magic to read my mind?" —— Mental link

Jonathan: "The mental defense magic on you didn't react at all, and I didn't detect any abnormalities. Besides the mental defense magic, your mind has three layers of mental labyrinths. Only I know how to connect with you mentally. Other psychics and sorcerers would need a lot of time to enter. The Amazon Princess's actions were just a normal greeting." —— Mental link

I (Narrator): "This Gordon, always suspecting others of having ulterior motives, thinking the worst of people. She's just a girl showing concern and greeting you, and you think she has some hidden agenda. Do you think everyone is like you and Lex Luthor?"

Amazon Princess: "Calling me 'Your Highness' all the time makes our relationship seem so distant. It feels awkward. Just call me by my name like before; it's more comfortable for me."

Gordon: "Alright, E... "

Amazon Princess: "Mmm (coquettishly), don't call me that. Call me by the Chinese name you gave me." —— Interrupting Gordon, coquettishly

Gordon: "Alright, Princess Dai."

Dai: "Don't add 'Princess'." —— Angrily

Gordon: "Alright, Dai. Welcome to Gotham City as a guest."

Dai: "A guest? No negotiations?" —— Sarcastically

Gordon: "Negotiations are tedious and time-consuming. Let the subordinates handle it. We should just reminisce about old times. Don't let these small matters ruin our personal friendship." —— Trying to make Dai happy

Dai: "Ha ha ha ha, well said. Then I'll take you up on that. I'll enjoy my stay in Gotham City, and you must be a good host." —— Very happy and excited

I (Narrator): "Old man, look at her. She's a lively and sunny girl. Do you have the heart to use tricks and set traps for her? Do you have any conscience?"

Gordon: "Gotham City is my territory, and being a good host is a given. I can take you on a tour right now. But Dai, you can't go out on the streets in that outfit. Let's go to Barney's Gotham to get you a new one."

Dai: "New clothes? Is there something wrong with my red evening gown? It was made by the best tailor on Paradise Island." —— Surprised

Gordon: "It's not that it's unattractive or doesn't fit. Wearing it on the streets violates our country's flag law and could cause a lot of trouble."

Dai: "Flag law? Your country has such a law? To protect the flag?" —— Confused

Gordon: "Yes, our flag is protected by the flag law. It's not allowed to be made into clothing. Your red evening gown violates the flag law and cannot be worn on the streets." —— Explaining

Dai: "But according to our customs on Paradise Island, our envoys wear ambassadorial attire made in the colors and symbols of the host country to symbolize respect and peace. It's formal attire, like your Zhongshan suit."

Gordon: "Is that so?" —— Asking the organization's negotiation representative

Negotiation Representative A: "This... We have heard of this custom." —— Awkwardly

Negotiation Representative B: "But the previous Amazonian representatives did not follow this custom, and we assumed Your Highness would be the same..."

Dai: "Oh, what status are they, and what status am I? Can we be compared? Besides, according to Paradise Island's customs, only ambassador-level representatives are qualified to wear such attire, symbolizing our respect for your government. What's the problem? Don't you want our respect and peace?" —— Unhappy

I (Narrator): "True to her title as the Amazonian princess, she has a sharp tongue. As an ambassador, although she's a bit naive and can't hide her feelings, her eloquence is up to par."

Negotiation Representative A: "Of course not, of course not. We absolutely have no such intention." —— Quickly denying

Negotiation Representative B: "But national laws are national laws. Your Highness's formal attire is indeed not suitable for the streets in China."

Dai: "What? Are you going to arrest me for wearing this? Don't forget, I have diplomatic immunity." —— Angrily

Negotiation Representative A: "This..." —— Looking to Gordon for help

Gordon: "Dai, don't make it hard for them. I already said you're here as a guest. Let the subordinates handle the tedious negotiations. The priority is to tour the sights of Gotham City."

Dai: "Small matter? This is our custom on Paradise Island. Not respecting our customs means not respecting us. This is not a small matter."

Gordon: "Respect, respect. We respect your customs. If you want to wear it, go ahead. I approve it."

Negotiation Representative B: "Director Gordon, this..." —— Stammering

Gordon: "What's the problem? We can't let a guest be stuck at the dock, can we? You're a bunch of inflexible fools."

Negotiation Representative A: "Not... Not that..." —— Struggling to speak

Gordon: "Don't worry, I'll take full responsibility if anything happens."

Negotiation Representatives A and B: "Oh, that's good, that's good." —— Relieved

Gordon: "Hmm?" —— Noticing the organization's magicians all looking dazed

Gordon: "Jonathan, what's wrong with them? Did you use your mind control on all of them? Your abilities have improved a lot. You can control so many people at once, and they're all the organization's magicians. Did you not have a mental breakdown?" —— Mental link

Jonathan: "You misunderstood. I don't have that kind of power. I was just bluffing to those two negotiation representatives. It takes a lot of effort to break through one person's mental defense, let alone control everyone at once. They were just upset by the rejection." —— Mental link

Gordon: "What? So many attempts and none succeeded? And all in such a short time? A bunch of useless fools!" —— Mental link

I (Narrator): "I always thought using magicians for the charm plan was unreliable. All the hype before, and in the end, they're worse than animals."

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