Chapter 35 - 9 (2/2)

A mobster-type criminal, he fancies himself a ”gentleman of crime”. Unlike most Batman villains, he is sane and doesn't theme his crimes around a psychotic obsession; his intelligence and aristocratic personality starkly contrast against demented Batman villains.

The Penguin recently became a mobster and nightclub owner who engages in quieter criminal activity whom Batman tolerates as a source of criminal underworld information.

” Why should we not agree to his deal? This is a very good offer for us.” He said seeing no reason to refuse the deal.

” But no business especially a veteran like Mr. Cobblepot can give us so many benefits. Don't we need to check the things there and then decide whether we should agree or not?” Lisa inquired her master.

Thomas laughed at her words.

In fact, we are now the target and he is reaping benefits behind our back. We have become his shield.

Should we fall he will lose little, but if we rise then he can become our agent at Gotham and reap the benefits along with the underworld of Gotham? ” Thomas revealed the things which Oswald, aka Penguin earned from the deal they have signed a couple of hours ago.

” If so then why do accept his offer and become a target?” I am very confused.” Lisa inquiries her master and used the best confused looking expression she could find on the internet or through any platform which she is connected to.

Thomas shook his head at her effort to look cute and elaborated, ”Whatever we do, Lisa, we will be targeted. So it is better for us to use this in our favour.

We can use our difficult situation to get more benefits for us. We don't lack money, Lisa but we lack able men.

Oswald is a smart shrewd man. He is trying to make connections. Even if he fails, he can have a good relation with us.

As long as I am alive, Allens is going to thrive. This is something he understands better than anyone else. ”

Lisa tried to follow what he is trying to say, ” So now we are waiting for people to come and make deals with us. With those deals, we can become one with the network of Gotham, later becoming a member of it.

But, I still don't understand why? I have scanned the hat and the control machine, you don't have to personally come and get it, so why?”

” Because of Gotham itself. ” he finally replied to her question.

”Huh” she gave a very human-like response to his answer.

”Gotham is a very dangerous city where people are either crazy or become crazy trying to live here. This craziness is infectious.

It has made many skilled people a victim to certain circumstances which made them become a villain.

And that the reason I am here. What I wish to really do is get these people to work under me? They can boost the strength of our family. We have expanded greatly over the years but our lack of leaders at certain field have inhibited that growth.

I cannot just use robots everywhere to replace them. So Gotham will get me the mid-level officers for the job?”

Thomas reason for coming to Gotham is to fill the ranks which are still empty. How will this go, and who all are going to be a part of this?