Shadow of the Beautiful World

You can't treat Damian like that.

In the luxuriously decorated restaurant of Wayne Manor, while cutting the steak with a knife and fork, Merlin said to the expressionless Bruce beside him:

That kid is soft but not hard. The stronger you are, the worse the confrontation between you and him will be.

He's just a little hedgehog.

The seemingly calm Bruce, when talking about his son who just came home, his tone changed significantly. He glanced at the other side of the dining table, sitting next to Alfred and Elsa, eating quietly. Damian, who was having dinner, said to Merlin in a whispering voice:

He's been troubling me since he got here, he's picking on me, he's trying to fight me. I really don't know what I did wrong.

This is normal.

Merlin put a piece of beef into his mouth, and while chewing, he said to his friend:

Damian was trained by Lars Al Ghul since he was a child, and he adored his grandfather crazily. No matter what image Master Ninja looks like in your eyes, in Damian's eyes, his grandfather is undoubtedly a real hero, And you beat him and killed him.

Master Ninja's emphasis on you makes a child of Damian's age feel jealous. He is curious about you, he studies you, and he thinks you are a good opponent. His way of thinking is different from ordinary children. In fact, if it is not They are connected by blood, I guess when you meet, he will draw out his Hidden Blade to compete with you.

A weird smile formed on the corner of Merlin's mouth, and he said to Bruce:

Maybe, this is Damian's way of expressing 'closeness', you don't know, this kid fought me in Nandarbat. He is fierce, but also has a childlike innocence, as long as you find the right It’s actually not difficult to get along with him.”

It's easy for you to say, but I can't box with Ah Fu in front of him.

Bruce picked up a glass of juice, and he said to Merlin helplessly:

You can also see how much Ah Fu dotes on him. He has only been here for less than half a day, and Ah Fu has started to circle around him. Besides, killing Master Ninja is not my original intention.

Oh, it sounds like you're jealous of your son, Bruce.

Merlin put down his knife and fork, and said:

But look, he and Alfred got along very well, and he was talking and laughing with that girl Elsa. Listen to me, Bruce, Damian is a sensitive child, he can keenly feel the kindness of other people , and responded to that kindness in his own way.

But your relationship with him is complicated, so if you want him to accept you, you have to make concessions first. I mean if you have time to tune the 'birds' around you (referring to Robin), Then you're sure to find a way to get along with your son.

Holding the juice, he looked at Elsa who was sharing a piece of pizza with Damian. A smile appeared on the corner of Merlin's mouth, and he said softly:

It's all up to you if you want to take the time.

Elsa, who was sitting on the other side of the dining table, seemed to have noticed Merlin's gaze. The girl raised her head, gave Merlin a hard look, then held the knife and fork, and vented her anger on the steak on the plate.

Apparently, she lost to Merlin three times in a row at Gwent before, which put the moody girl in a bad mood.

In a sense, the innocent Miss Bloodstone is actually a child.

Honestly, I'm a little uncomfortable.

Bruce breathed a sigh of relief, he looked at his strange son, and said:

Suddenly there is another family member in your life, even if the blood is connected, it will make you feel weird. I tried to be nice to him, but maybe like you said, I didn't find the right way. Any suggestions Is it? Merlin, you seem to have a lot of experience in this area.

Yeah, I'm the king of kids.

Merlin smiled, picked up the tablecloth, wiped his mouth, and said to Bruce:

Do you really need my advice?

certainly.

Bruce nodded.

Then take Damian with you when you go out to deal with those Batmen tonight.

He's still a boy, Merlin!

Bruce immediately retorted:

He should stay at home honestly and rest with Ah Fu instead of following me into the hail of bullets. What if he gets injured?

Look, look, you're here again.

Merlin looked at his friend and said:

I've said it all, Damian is a different kid. If you want to resolve the hostility between him and you, you have to reveal your secrets to him first. He knows you are Batman, and he knows you are good at fighting, but He is too deeply influenced by the cruel thinking of the ninja master, if you want to reverse his thinking, you have to teach him what is right and what is wrong!

For a kid like Damian, dealing with ordinary people doesn't work. There's a fire inside him, and you have to find him a good opponent to vent that anger out of.

Merlin winked at Bruce, then reached out and knocked on the table:

Look at mine.

The sound he made at the dining table made Damian, Elsa, and Alfred, who were eating, raise their heads. Everyone looked at Merlin, who coughed lightly, and said to Damian:

Your sister Elsa and I are going to Gotham Stadium to deal with some things. Damian, we still need a helper. Are you interested in helping us?

Are you guys going on a date?

Damian put down the fork in his hand, and he said to Merlin solemnly:

I'm not in the habit of being a light bulb.

You little bastard.

Merlin frowned, and he said:

Let's get down to business! Remember the Batman I told you before? Those monsters created by your grandfather. Now I'm going to clean up the mess he left behind. Will you come?

So you're asking me for help?

Damian crossed his arms and sat on the chair tugging. His green eyes stared at Merlin. He thought for a moment, and then said:

I'm going to think about it.

No, Master Damian is very tired, he needs to rest now.

As soon as Old Fu heard that it was dangerous, he immediately rejected it flatly. Like a kind grandfather, he said to Merlin:

This is your business, don't involve Master Damian in it.

It's okay, Fu.

Damian turned to Ah Fu and said:

I've seen those Batmen in Nandalbat. They're not difficult to deal with at all, and Merlin helped me before, so I can't refuse his help. Speaking of which, is a certain annoying person going with him?

Merlin turned to look at Bruce, who nodded sullenly.

Oh well.

Damian didn't hesitate, he jumped off the chair and said to Merlin:

Just so I can see what the legendary Batman is like. I'm going to pack my things now, and we'll leave in 15 minutes.

After finishing speaking, the little guy ran out of the restaurant quickly, and the old Fu followed behind him, and also left the dinner party.

Look, it's not difficult at all.

Merlin turned to Bruce and said:

He's just a child after all. Although he looks mature, he can't get rid of his child's nature. As long as you find the right point, you can easily handle him, right?

I still can't put my son in danger.

Bruce shook his head:

If possible, I would rather keep him at home, even if we quarrel all day, so that he can at least be safe.

You can't hold him down.

Merlin said firmly:

The more you deny his talent, the more he wants to prove it. The harder you suppress, the stronger his rebound will be. Sooner or later, he will get into trouble that he can't solve by himself, and it will even involve you and Ah Fu .”

So Bruce, listen to my advice, take him with you, and educate him bit by bit. You have plenty of time, don't just try to save trouble, and end up in big trouble.

I'm worried that the criminals in Gotham are not the same as yours in New York.

Bruce said worriedly:

They have no boundaries, and once they find out about Damian and I, they are likely to target my son. I know the pain of losing a loved one, and I don't want to try it again, and most importantly, I don't want to let My son, one day, will go through the same pain as me.

Have a little faith in your son, and a little faith in yourself.

Merlin flicked his fingers, and he stuffed something into Bruce's hand, it was a black badge.

He said to Bruce:

Your son has been in contact with the pool of Salaru since he was a child. He has dark magic power in his body. I sealed that magic power. The badge in your hand is the key. If you sense the danger that will endanger Damian, give the badge to he.

After completely unlocking the magic power, Damian's strength and speed will increase by at least 2 times. As he grows older, this increase will be even more terrifying. It is enough for him to enter the ranks of superhumans, and it is also enough for him to spend most of his life. It's a crisis.

Bruce stroked the cold badge in his hand, and he nodded silently.

Okay, we should go.

Merlin looked at his watch and said to Bruce:

I'll wait for you at the stadium, remember to ask Damian to pretend to be confidential.

Bruce stood up, nodded to Elsa on the other side of the table, and then quickly left the restaurant. When only Merlin and Elsa were left in the restaurant, Merlin calmly pulled out his wand, and looked at the bowed head. Elsa says:

Okay, don't pretend that your heartbeat is so violent, I'm not deaf. Come on, raise your head, let me erase this memory of yours.

no, do not want!

Elsa jumped far away at once, she looked at Merlin vigilantly, and she said:

This is big news! The son of Gotham, Bruce Wayne, is actually Batman! My God, this is the most exaggerated secret I've heard this year Merlin, put down your wand, I promise I won't tell it Yes, I swear.

This is about the safety of Bruce and his family, and you can't rely on your oath. Come on, be good, open your eyes, it won't be hard.

No! I won't! Take your wand away!

Obliviate! (Forgetting Curse)

Accompanied by a flash of magical light, the restaurant, which had become jittery because of Elsa's dodge, fell silent at this moment.

Merlin withdrew his wand, and he walked up to the sluggish Elsa. He stretched out his hand, picked up the tablecloth, and wiped off the sauce from the corner of the girl's mouth. He stroked Elsa's smooth long orange hair while whispered:

Secrets are dangerous things, Elsa. You don't know Bruce at all, you don't know how stubborn he is, and you don't know what that guy will do to protect his son, let alone, after Damian died And there's an even more extreme Thalia.

Forgive me, I'm really protecting you

He supported the dazed Elsa and sat back on the chair at the dining table. After waiting for a few minutes, he snapped his fingers lightly. Elsa's expression also became lively at this moment. At the beginning, looking at Merlin, the latter shrugged and said to her:

You look so tired, Elsa, you can fall asleep after eating. Can you still move? We're going to catch those Batmen.

Don't talk to me, you bastard.

Elsa pursed her mouth, turned her head to the other side, and said sullenly:

You lied to me that you don't know how to play Gwent, and you won three times in a row, and you took all the potion formulas on me! You are a liar, Merlin!

It was just an accident, I was just lucky.

Merlin gently persuaded:

Your Gwent card skills are really good. Otherwise, after the mission is over, we will play a few more games. I believe you will win this time.

Speaking of this, Merlin felt a little guilty, and he said softly:

How about I return the bet to you?

No, the rules are the rules, I am willing to bet and admit defeat.

Elsa wasn't really angry either, she was just blown away by Merlin 0:3 because of her boasting before, and she just felt a little embarrassed.

This girl has a good personality and is not the kind of stingy person.

She patted her face, then took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and quickly entered the working state. She said to Merlin:

Let's go, let's solve the Batman matter first. The card game will be discussed later.

OK.

Merlin looked at the time on his watch and said:

Then let's start now. Oh, by the way, this time there will be 2 friends assisting us.

friend?

Elsa said with some doubts:

Do you have other friends in Gotham?

certainly.

Merlin smiled. He looked at the midnight moonlight outside the window, and said:

That's a very good friend, you'll know in a while.

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