Chapter 68 - 42 (1/2)

When the police van arrived at the area, it was hell. The explosion has demolished a number of buildings, abd many have died under the attack. Most of the people who survived to tell the tale are still under the debris of the building.

The police officer who lead the rescue operation was Lieutenant Jim Gordon. As soon as he arrived at the site, he started to issue orders and look that everyone is heading for rescue.

He too was heading forward to join the rescue forces but a call came which made him put everything to halt.

” Hello, who is speaking?” This call isn't the average call but someone invaded the frequency kf the mobile and contacted him.

” Good morning, lieutenant Gordon. If I am not wrong you are at the explosion site. ” a familiar voice from the other side. This voice belonged to the person he met a couple days ago, it was Thomas Allens.

” What do you know of this explosion, Mr. Allen's? Are you perhaps the cause of this?” He asked with an accusing tone. The anger and resentment he has isn't hidden from Thomas.

Thomas laughed at the words of Gordon. ” I am sorry to disappoint you, but no I have no hands in this. But, I have an idea on what may have caused this event. ” he replied back cryptically.

Gordon knows from his interactions with Thomas that if he really did something like that he won't try to hide it. He will make it public that he is the one behind it, but at the same time he will destroy every single clue which may lead the event to him.

” Why do you know what happened here? What do you want in return?” He asked him directly?

” I want you to contact the Town Council and have them sign some documents for me. After that is taken care of everything I know about this event will be revealed. ” he revealed what he wants and not giving Gordon any chance to make a counter offer.

” But it will take a lot of time, you know how efficient they are in their works. If you tell me now, I will try to help you as much as I can as long as it doesn't go against the Law.” Gordon tried to reason with him.

Thomas seem to ignore those words and continued, ” This incident may affect Gotham and put everyone life in danger. Tell the Town Hall, this incident is similar to the Owls. They will act much quicker than they ever did. That I can ȧssure you.”

Gordon was quiet. He understood this may be something which can make the Town Hall act on Thomas whims. Since, that young man is so helpful today, he decided to ask for some advice, ” Is there any advice you can give us then?”

Thomas tone held a serious note, ”Don't head for the center of the explosion area. Set up a parameter and only act on the periphery. If you get inside, you will die. ” he warned him.

” But I can't just stand here and do nothing. ” Gordon thundered when Thomas asked him to do nothing.

” You have no idea what's in there. If you know then you won't act like that. This thing is much above your pay grade. Let Batman and capable people handle this threat. ” Thomas replied back.

” Oh, and tell Batman he owes me two now. ” after saying that he turned off the call.

Gordon has no idea he meant. But he decided to do as he was asked. Even if Thomas hasnt warned him, his gut screamed something big was happening in there.