batman and red hood

Jason sat on the plane that was gradually docking, looking at the cloudless sky outside, wondering why this metropolis, which is only a bay away from Gotham, has a climate that is completely different from Gotham.

"Master Jason, we are here"

Alfred came over and told Jason to get ready to get off the plane. It only took three hours to travel from Gotham to Metropolis by Bruce Wayne's private jet. Jason had never been on such a long plane.

Last night, Bruce suddenly informed Jason that there was a business negotiation in Metropolis today and asked him if he would like to come together. Bruce usually rarely let Jason participate in this kind of thing, but it is Metropolis, Jason would never believe Bruce Just to discuss a business, and that person is also here, so he followed.

This was Jason's first time on a commercial plane, and Alfred asked with concern after seeing Jason's uneasy expression.

"Are you airsick?"

Jason didn't understand what airsickness was. He had never flown on a commercial plane before. He had only flown on the Batplane once or twice before he became Robin. However, the performance and comfort of the Batplane were not comparable to that of a commercial plane. , at this moment he only felt something churning in his stomach.

"Jason? Are you okay?"

Bruce came over and asked.

"Well, it's okay, why don't we come in the bat machine?"

Although he didn't feel much on the plane, Jason still felt that the Batplane was much faster than a commercial plane.

"Because this is Bruce Wayne's business event"

Bruce looked at Jason with some amused expression, calming down his discolored face.

"to you"

Alfred handed over a glass of lemon juice, and Jason took it and drank it in one gulp. The moderate sweet and sour taste of the lemon juice calmed his agitated stomach, and finally swallowed the feeling of vomiting.

The plane quickly landed on the designated bridge, and Jason followed Bruce into the airport through the bridge. Just as he showed his head, he was dazzled by the flashing lights all over the sky.

"It's Bruce Wayne"

"Mr. Wayne, please look this way"

The voices of the reporters came one after another with the sound of the shutter, and Bruce was lavishly swaying his charming smile everywhere.

This kind of situation has long been commonplace for Bruce, and it is almost like this wherever he goes.

But for Jason, who has never seen this kind of battle, it is not good news. Not to mention being dazzled by those flashing lights, Jason's scalp felt numb just looking at those dark heads. The vomiting feeling suppressed by the juice welled up from the stomach again.

"Master Bruce"

Alfred found that Jason's state was not right, and hurriedly reminded the man standing at the exit who was faithfully performing Bruce Wayne's duties.

"...I'll lure the reporters away, and you take Jason out through other exits"

"Ok"

Bruce walked out of the station facing the reporters, and the bodyguards arranged by the Wayne Group hurriedly separated the restless reporters from Bruce.

"Mr. Wayne, may I ask if you came to Metropolis this time to discuss a new cooperation project with Lex Group?"

"Yes"

Bruce's unsparing smile drew another frenzied shutter sound.

"Can you share some news, please?"

"Well, because of the confidentiality agreement, I can't reveal too much, but it's a good thing"

"This is the first project that Wayne Enterprises has cooperated with Lex Group."

"Oh, this statement is not correct. We have cooperated with Lex Group on small projects many times, but this is the first time to cooperate on such a large-scale scientific research project."

Bruce took all the reporters away from the exit with ease, and Jason, who was watching behind him, almost dropped his eyes to the ground.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, who would have thought that this Bruce Wayne was the same person as the man who only showed a paralyzed expression at home... This is simply a fraud.

"...One day when Wayne Enterprises goes bankrupt, he can still be an actor..."

Jason couldn't help complaining.

"Thank you for your affirmation of Master Bruce's acting skills, but I don't think Lucius would like to hear what you just said, Master Jason"

"……Oh, sorry"

"It's okay, are you feeling better?"

"Um……"

"Then let's go somewhere else"

……

"Jason!"

As soon as Alfred led Jason out of another station, he heard a familiar voice calling Jason's name.

"here here"

A handsome young man in the crowd kept waving his arms to attract the attention of the people around him. His pretty face showed a bright smile with perfect eight teeth. Jason stood in that row for a moment. White Fang saw a sparkling special effect.

"Ah Fu, does Dick have superpowers with stage effects?"

"You were just blinded by those flashing lights, which caused residual vision"

Alfred calmly explained Jason's inexplicable perspective, and walked towards Dick with his luggage.

"Why are you here? Don't you have to go to class?"

"Hmph, I've already completed enough credits, now I'm waiting for the holidays"

Dick wouldn't joke about his academic performance. If something went wrong, Bruce would probably call him back for a reason.

"What are you doing here?"

"It's your first time in Metropolis, don't expect Bruce to take you there, I'll take you around"

"...Why do I feel that you are very familiar with Metropolis?"

Dick acts like he's a Metropolis native, which makes Jason a little weird.

"Then, Master Dick, I'll go to the hotel to make arrangements first."

As Bruce Wayne's most loyal butler, Alfred must arrange everything, so he will never be more idle than Bruce.

"Excuse me, Ah Fu, let's go, I'll take you around Metropolis"

Dick dragged Jason out of the airport involuntarily, got into a taxi he had ordered a long time ago, and dragged Jason on a day trip to the metropolis.

The taxi came out of the airport and galloped towards Superman Square, the most famous attraction in the metropolis.

Completely different from the taxi drivers in Gotham, the taxi drivers in the metropolis are like the sunny sky in the metropolis, enthusiastically explaining all kinds of interesting things in the metropolis, especially the deeds of the most famous superhero Superman in the metropolis most.

The car soon arrived at the Superman Square. To Jason's surprise, the park square was not big or even a little small. Except for the prominent Superman statue, there was hardly anything related to Superman.

There are not many people in the park, but they are all walking leisurely. There are mothers pushing baby carriages, couples sitting on benches talking about love, and elderly people... There are also many snacks and snacks around. Little carts of toys, including an ice cream cart...ice cream?Big winter?

"Sit down for a while, what do you want to eat?"

“...no ice cream”

"Then let's share the croquettes. The boss has been selling them here for a long time. His croquettes are delicious."

Without waiting for Jason's answer, he ran to an old man's stall and bought two croquettes.

Jason sat on a wooden chair under a tree, looking up at the sunlight falling through the gaps in the branches. If it was summer, this chair would definitely become the most popular place.

"Give"

Dick came over with two croquettes and handed Jason one.

"...I thought you were taking me somewhere"

Jason took the croquette. The atmosphere in this park made Jason feel more relaxed than ever. In Gotham, even at noon, the crowds are always hurrying outdoors, because you never know when the robbery will happen. Happened, like this kind of behavior of sitting on a park chair basking in the sun, it is estimated that only a fool would do it.

"Ha, actually, I'm only familiar with this place, after all, I'm not from a metropolis."

Jason looked at the paper bag wrapped in the croquette in his hand, with Superman printed on it.

"...Is this all due to that person?"

There are no sudden crimes, robbery, or murder. People only need to worry about car accidents caused by brake failure. It is really easy to be a policeman in a metropolis.

"Well...not entirely, the crime rate in the metropolis itself is lower than Gotham. It should be said that the crime rate in the entire United States can catch up with Gotham, and...although there are few robberies, there are many financial crimes. , Superman can't handle that kind of thing, so the police in the Metropolis are not as easy as you think."

The second half of the sentence was said by Dick in a low voice.

"...Bruce said he couldn't be trusted"

Jason remembered what Bruce said that day.

"Well, he's always been like that and told me that too"

"I don't think he's lying, but I still think he seems to have a good relationship with that guy"

"It's pretty good, at least I haven't seen anyone who can understand Bruce like him"

"……not understand"

"...Well, I don't understand either. Bruce is basically prepared to guard against Superman, and Superman knows all about it. His own weaknesses were handed over to Bruce by himself..."

"...can't understand"

Dick's words made Jason even more strange.

"Well, Superman is nice though, if you want him to fly you around in the air, he won't say no, that's pretty cool. And, while Bruce forbids him from getting involved in Gotham, if you really can't figure it out If you can ask him for help, you just need to shout."

As a senior, Dick gave his juniors a piece of advice. After all, in Gotham's environment, he almost fell into it, let alone Jason, who had no experience.

Jason thought about it and declined the offer.

"I can handle it myself"

This answer didn't surprise Dick at all, the kid really resembled Bruce in this respect.

"...Please, it's not a fatal thing to learn to ask for help..."

And although Bruce didn't let Superman directly intervene in Gotham's affairs, Superman helped him a lot from the side.

Jason had no idea what Dick was thinking, but Jason decided to put Dick's suggestion behind him.