Comic: Becoming a Phantom Thief to Steal Hearts
Chapter 16 Dinner Together
In order to deceive the shadows in the palace, a prepared model gun is necessary and cannot be replaced with a perfunctory toy gun. Although cheaper than real guns, finely crafted model guns are actually not cheap either.
"Hmm..." Lucas looked at the price tangledly. If he bought it, he might have to eat salad every day this month.
"Is this price too expensive?" Hope stuck his head out.
"Yeah." Lucas said straight away without slapping him in the face and pretending to be fat: "I originally planned to work in my spare time to support my family, but I am too tired every time I go there."
Even if he has started physical training, how can it be effective so quickly? It is impossible to work part-time in this state.
"Why don't you try the money you get in the palace?" Hope suggested.
"Can this money really be used?" Lucas hesitated.
Every time after shading, you will always get some U.S. dollars. Although the appearance is no different from ordinary U.S. dollars, it will be troublesome if it is found to be counterfeit.
"Let's try it. If it's useless paper, we won't bring it out."
"……Fine."
When paying with the dollar bills that fell from the shadows in the hall, Lucas' face remained calm, but his heartbeat actually accelerated.
The green banknotes flowed through the banknote detector, and with the beeping sound of the machine, it finally came to an end.
"Sir, this is your item." The clerk wrapped the model gun and handed it to Lucas.
"...Thank you." Lucas took it blankly and turned to leave.
It actually works! ! !
"See, it's no problem at all," Hope said.
"Ah..." Lucas looked dazed, "If that's the case, wouldn't it be true?"
"Hey! Although you don't have to worry about money, don't indulge in it and don't forget your original intention!" Hope reminded.
Lucas came to his senses and said, "Yeah, I understand."
It's good to use the money in the palace, but he can't use it too much. Why the money from the palace will be judged as real money and what kind of impact it will have is still unclear. Even if it is used, Lucas will not be able to use it too much. It is only intended to be used to explore the expenses in the palace.
"It's really reliable." Seeing Lucas reacting so quickly, Hope said with satisfaction, "Then the next step is medicine."
"How to choose medicines?" Lucas asked.
Children who grow up in Crime Alley are not so precious. The medicines there are very expensive, even more expensive than human life, so most people still choose to get through it on their own.
Although Lucas was relatively thin, he had a good immune system, and there were still people taking care of him at that time... so he actually didn't know which medicine was better.
"Hmm... in your opinion, which medicine is more effective?" Hope threw the question back.
Lucas couldn't help but recall. He had the impression that the emergency medicine in Tim's hand was very effective. He just sprayed the spray on the wound and the pain stopped immediately.
"With your expression, it looks like you already have the answer."
Lucas nodded, "I have a friend who uses pretty good medicine."
"Oh? Then you can ask him."
Lucas was about to stop talking and turned his head to look at Hope, "...What do you think I would ask a close friend out of town about wound medicine?"
"What's the point?" Hope didn't understand. "As long as you say you need help, will your friends not help you?"
"No, he will think that I am in danger." Lucas said, he lowered his eyes and was silent for a few seconds, "I don't want him to be distracted by my affairs."
Such as some small jobs at night...
"Huh? It sounds like you have a pretty good relationship." Hope sighed, "In that case, just go to the drugstore and buy some basic medicines."
"Um……"
"Hi, Lucas."
A familiar voice made Lucas open his eyes suddenly, and when he turned his head, he saw those blue eyes that seemed to be rippling.
"Tim...Tim?"
The person he was talking about just now suddenly appeared in front of him, and even Lucas, who never showed emotions on his face, showed a look of astonishment.
"You...why did you come to New York?" He stuttered.
Tim, who was wearing a white shirt and a standard business look, put his suit jacket on his arm and arched his eyebrows, "Of course it's some business cooperation."
He came to Lucas and invited him naturally: "How about having a meal together?"
"Okay." Lucas nodded and did not refuse.
Lucas's straightforward agreement made the curve of Tim's mouth widen a little, "Then wait for me."
He took out his cell phone, said a few words and then hung up.
"Okay, I've booked a VIP seat at Per Se. The desserts there are very good."
"Really? Then I want to have a taste."
Lucas knew that this was a French restaurant with three Michelin stars, and it must be very expensive, but for Mr. Drake Jr., now the CEO of Wayne Group, this was just a drop in the bucket, so there was no need to be polite, just accept Tim well. Just the kindness.
As expected, there was a smile in Tim's eyes, "As long as you like it."
Tim indeed came to New York to handle business negotiations with the Osborne Group. On the way to the Wayne Group hotel, he saw Lucas walking on the side of the road, so he asked the driver to stop and got out of the car. Stopped him.
Arriving at the restaurant by car, the two of them took their seats. Since it was a private room, it was very quiet. It was just the two of them, which was a good space for conversation.
Tim did not ask Lucas the reason for leaving, but looked at him with his chin in his hand, and asked vaguely: "Lucas, are you happy staying in New York?"
"Not bad." Lucas looked at the menu and replied casually. The prices above were simply jaw-dropping. He probably wouldn't have thought of it before, so he had to rob and rob the shadows to afford it.
"Do you... think New York is better than Gotham?"
Tim's question stunned Lucas. He looked into Tim's eyes, only to find that there was a confused look in those bright, blue eyes as clear as the sky. This was something Lucas had never seen before. The emotion seen in Tim's eyes.
"...Why do you ask so suddenly?" Lucas put down the menu and asked seriously, "What happened?"
Lucas' keenness made Tim stunned for a moment. He smiled bitterly and said, "Well... your reaction was a bit too big. I'm just... not sure what I should do in the future."
If others heard Tim's words, they would probably think that Tim, who inherited two major plutocrats at a young age, was in Versailles, but Lucas would not. He had discovered Tim's other person through some clues before. Identity, so to speak...is there something wrong with the other side?
Although Tim had a desire to talk, it was obviously not convenient for him to talk to Lucas about Robin, so both of them fell into silence for a while, and the atmosphere suddenly became silent.
"I will go back." Lucas said suddenly.
"Huh?" Tim made a confused nasal sound.
Lucas looked into his eyes and said word by word: "Gotham, I will go back."
Tim opened his eyes slightly, "...Why?"
The determination in Lucas's eyes made Tim more and more confused. What made his heart palpitate was that at that moment, he actually saw the shadow of Bruce on his friend's face.
Bruce, no, Batman's feelings for the city of Gotham are often not understood by even his Robins. He is like a tracker, pulling a big ship that is sinking in the mud, even if this is The ship was still sinking a little bit, but he still held on to the only rope. Even if the rope was embedded in his flesh and bones, he would not let go.
Most of the Robins just followed Bruce's path and followed his footsteps. The most ironic thing is that in terms of feelings for Gotham, it may still be the Red Hood who broke away from the Bat-family in a decisive way. Although Bruce does not approve of Jason's method of using black people to control black people, there is no doubt that Jason has gone his own way.
With the arrival of Damian, it is now time for Tim to make his own choice, whether to change the city he protects like his elder brother Dick, or to find a different path like Jason, or... return to Originally, ordinary people could live a good life with his wealth, even if he was not a vigilante.
"Many people think Gotham is hopeless, but there are always people who think they can change her, and I...maybe I am the one who overestimates my own abilities." Lucas lowered his eyes and remained silent for a few seconds. , raised his eyes and looked at Tim, and said in a brisk tone: "Just like Batman and Robin."
"Ah... Lucas, is that what you think?" Tim looked at Lucas in a new light. He didn't even know that his good friend actually had such ambitions.
"But don't you think that even Batman and Robin can't change Gotham?" Tim said, with a hint of bitterness in his eyes, "For so many years, nothing has changed..."
His eyes became dazed, as if he was lost in his own thoughts.
"Tim..."
Lucas always felt that the atmosphere seemed to be heading in a dangerous direction, and he quickly said: "How could that be?"
Seeing that Tim's attention was attracted to him, Lucas continued: "You may not feel the changes in this city, but for the people saved by the vigilantes, it may have changed their entire lives. Woolen cloth."
He smiled, "Actually, I was saved by Robin."
"Eh?"
This is the first time Tim has heard Lucas talk about this past event.
"When I was six years old, I was almost sold by human traffickers." Lucas said. "At that very desperate moment, a legendary hero suddenly defeated all the bad guys, then reached out to me, and then Tell me it's okay, you are safe, it will really be remembered for a lifetime."
Six years old? Tim did some calculations, and there was no doubt that there would be no other Robin besides Dick at that time.
"It can be said that if there was no Robin, I would not be where I am today. I have always liked him and don't want him to disappear in Gotham." Lucas said looking at Tim.
Although he was talking about Robin, Tim always felt that Lucas was talking about him in general. He couldn't help but look away, with a slight blush on his face.
"But Robin has changed several generations ago." He couldn't help but muttered in a low voice.
"I know." Lucas smiled, "But the meaning of Robin will never disappear. It has nothing to do with who the person under the mask is."
Tim stopped talking again, but his ears under his black hair turned red quietly. It happened that the food was being served at this time.
"Let's eat first."
"okay."
After quietly enjoying a delicious meal, Lucas would occasionally see Tim looking at the food on the fork thoughtfully, without disturbing his thinking.
After finishing the last piece of tiramisu, Lucas asked: "Tim, do you still have the spray you gave me before?"
Tim came to his senses.
Hemostatic spray, one of the props for nighttime operations, is indeed very effective in stopping bleeding, but for ordinary people, it is not useful at all, so... is it related to Lucas' sudden disappearance?
Suppressing the curiosity like a kitten scratching a stuffed ball in his heart, Tim said calmly, "Yes, but Lucas, who do you want to use it for?"
"Why doesn't the great detective find the answer himself?" Lucas curled his lips.
Lucas knows that Tim likes detective novels, and his favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He has a complete set of Sherlock Holmes autographed by Conan Doyle. He also knows that Tim is Batman's current assistant, who is also good at decrypting and solving crimes.
So, Lucas is looking forward to whether such a powerful Tim can find the secrets of that world.
As expected, Tim smiled with interest, "Is this a challenge for me? I understand."
"Ugh, it's suffocating me!"
After parting ways with Tim, Hope finally poked his head out of the stuffy pocket. He couldn't help but said: "Is that the friend you call? You guys have a really good relationship. We chatted for a really long time. This is my first time." I see you talk so much."
The last sentence revealed a lot of resentment.
"Tim is different," Lucas said flatly.
Lucas knew that there had been several Robins, but the first Robin was undoubtedly special to him, and the savior was definitely different.
This means that when Lucas found out that Tim was the current Robin, he couldn't believe it. How could a rich man risk his life to protect people like them crawling and rolling in the mud at night?
But these doubts were gradually dispelled as Tim got along with him. He saw the bandages and blood stains hidden under the school uniform, saw the black and blue under his eyes, and saw Robin confronting an enemy much larger than himself.
Lucas gave up trying to find out why Tim did this. He had no right to use his dark thoughts to doubt people who really paid so much, especially since Tim had to go to school and go to work, and he couldn't miss out on the work at night. Just thinking about police work makes him feel sorry for Tim's workload, so he will try his best to help Tim share some school homework. This seems to be the only way he can help.
"The bet you made with him...do you really think he can discover another world?"
Looking at the spray in his hand, Lucas raised the corner of his mouth, "I have never doubted Tim's ability, so I'm looking forward to it."
Sitting in the car back to Gotham, Tim listened to Lucas's voice coming from the headphones. His eyelashes couldn't help but tremble. He felt like he was about to split. He was thinking calmly about Lucas. Whoever I was really talking to, my other self was full of joy, and the little deer bumped around.
Taking a deep breath, Tim pressed down the car window and soaked in the cold wind of the Gotham Bridge.
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