Chapter 76

Gao Deng: "Mm, your instant judgment is very accurate. I indeed didn't choose the wrong person."

Bi De: "Thank you, Master..."

Gao Deng: "Ah~ Hold on a moment for the 'Master' part. (Interrupting Bi De) Although I will teach the three of you, I will only acknowledge the most outstanding one as my apprentice. So, I will drink this tea, but I won't accept your formal apprenticeship. If you want to inherit everything from me, it depends on your own talent and destiny."

Bi De: "Understood, Master. I will be diligent and won't let Director Gao down."

Jordan: "Are you done with your talk? Let's get back to the main topic and answer our questions."

Gao Deng: "Questions? What questions? If you think I accepted this mission to make Lei Xiaogu unhappy, that's unnecessary. It was Princess Dalei who approached you, not me overstepping my bounds or taking her for myself."

Kent: "Ah? That female devil came to us personally?"

Gao Deng: "Yes, according to her, she is a big fan of 'Professional Superheroes' and wants the five-person team to accompany her on a tour of Gotham City tomorrow."

Bi De: "She came to Gotham City just for tourism and to chase stars? It can't be that simple, right?"

Gao Deng: "Indeed, it's not that simple. She came to Gotham City for a 'tour' to negotiate a [Technology for Magic] deal with the organization. And 'chasing stars' is to poach me and have you in mind."

Jordan: "Have us in mind? Does she want to trick us into working for her on Paradise Island like slaves?"

Gao Deng: "Although your words are a bit crude and straightforward, you're right."

Kent: "..." — Thinking, struggling

I (Voiceover): "Young man, are you calculating the pros and cons, weighing the benefits? What's there to consider? From the files, joining Princess Dalei won't be any better than your current situation. In some aspects, she can be even harsher than the old man."

Jordan: "Hmph, don't think that just because there are many beauties on Paradise Island, I'll abandon my principles and help her do evil, giving up my current life. My knees aren't that weak."

Gao Deng: "Well said, worthy of a Green Lantern who activates his energy ring with mental and willpower. Your resolve is truly firm. If it weren't for the arrow in your knee, you wouldn't have been able to serve me." — Sighing

Jordan: "We are partners, not serving you!" — Losing face

Bi De: "The task Director Gao gave us is to protect Princess Dalei, not to accompany her. According to the files, she is not an ordinary person and has very strong combat abilities. Do we really need to protect her?"

Gao Deng: "Of course, according to the intelligence from [Terror Shadows], a group of superpowered agents from the Illuminati infiltrated Gotham City today to sabotage the negotiations between Paradise Island and the organization. Lei Xiaogu is already investigating. (Handing them two photos) These two appeared at Gotham City Airport today. They are Princess Dalei's two greatest enemies, especially dangerous. Remember their faces and be extra cautious tomorrow."

Kent: "..." — Two greatest enemies? Is it recorded in the [Pigeon Operation] secret files?

Gao Deng: "Mm, the man is [Steve Rogers], the famous Captain America; the woman is Diana, the false Amazonian tribe leader."

Bi De: "So it's them. No wonder Director Gao wants us to protect Princess Dalei. But 'false Amazonian tribe'? What kind of title is that? Aren't they pure Amazons?"

Gao Deng: "That's the official name given by SHIELD. They claim to be the pure and legitimate ones, but we have never recognized them."

Kent: "Truly, the victors write the history..." — Sighing

Gao Deng: "Not just the victors, this is the truth. Queen Persephone's regime is the only legitimate government of Paradise Island. Her tribe is the true Amazonian tribe. All others claiming to be Amazons are heretics."

I (Voiceover): "Is that so? Is SHIELD so firmly supporting Queen Persephone's regime? Or are they using double standards, secretly trying to establish contact with the former regime to seek magical guidance? Or is it because the negotiations with Paradise Island are almost complete, and they don't want to complicate things, so they are firmly standing with Queen Persephone's regime?"

Kent: "Understood, I will inform Robin about the arrangements for tomorrow, saying it's a reception. Please explain Robin's special nature to Princess Dalei so she doesn't slip up and cause trouble for Deputy Jonathan."

Jonathan: "Yes, manipulating Robin's memory should be done sparingly. Too many times and too frequently can make him resistant."

Gao Deng: "No problem, I will remind her."

Jordan: "By the way, what about the rich second-generation? Why isn't he here? Aren't you afraid he'll be kidnapped? Or has he already seen this secret file and knows Princess Dalei's true identity?"

Gao Deng: "No, Wayne has another mission tomorrow and can't come. Dent will replace him, disguised as the Batman actor, and accompany the four of you to tour Gotham City with Princess Dalei."

Bi De: "Ah? Dent? Is he up to it? Can't you choose someone else? The special task force has plenty of suitable candidates."

Kent: "Yes, if he replaces Wayne, we'll not only have to protect Princess Dalei and Robin but also protect him. If something happens, I'm afraid we won't be able to handle it."

Gao Deng: "Dent has participated in all the 'location shoots' as the on-site legal advisor and knows all the details. He is the least likely to be recognized by Princess Dalei. As for your concern about not being able to handle it, don't worry. [Terror Shadows] has also arranged people to protect secretly. We have plenty of manpower this time."

Bi De: "So this is a joint operation between two departments?" — Surprised

Kent: "That's rare..." — Unexpected

Gao Deng: "It is rare, but not unprecedented. Now, can my good son put his mind at ease? Robin's safety is guaranteed."

Kent: "Mm..." — Only confirming Gao Deng's statement

Gao Deng: "Alright, I've finished briefing you. Go back to sleep. Meet at the GCTV building at the usual time tomorrow. I'll bring Princess Dalei to find you." — Finished briefing, dismissing them

After the three left

Gao Deng: "Jonathan, thank you for your hard work. Please go and brief Dent about tomorrow's mission, then you can go home. I've worked all day, and my old bones can't take it. I need to rest and regain my strength for a clear mind tomorrow." — Trying to leave

Jonathan: "Director Gao, wait, I have something to ask you. If you don't tell me, don't blame me for not informing Dent." — Serious face

Gao Deng: "What's the matter? What is it? This is the first time you've spoken to me with this expression and tone..." — Surprised

I (Voiceover): "What else? You can't stand his sneaky behavior anymore."

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