Phantom Kid in the World of American Comics

Chapter 157: Phantom Kid & Poison Ivy (part 2)

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 The role of this magic circle is to confirm anyone who enters has any malicious intent. And if they happen to have it, it will release a strong irritating gas, causing them to be paralyzed.

But if the visitor is a good person, nothing will happen.

When the magic circle was established, the herbal powder and magic charms disappeared. 

“Are you sure that this stuff can keep out the gangsters?” 

James Jr. was quite skeptical of Mathison’s actions. Although he has heard that Phantom Kid’s magic tricks were the best, no one has ever thought that he could really perform magic. 

“I don’t have the leisure to joke with you guys; of course it’s true.” 

“And for food, I will find a way to deliver some every day to make sure you have well.” 

Mathison shrugged. 

“There is also a lot of space in the dormitory building. You may try to take in some other citizens to form a camp.” 

“Only by solidarity can your survival be more efficient.” 

After that, Mathison called Charlie, turned, and left together. 

When he knew that James Jr. was fine, half of his worries were relieved. 

In particular, not only was James Jr. safe, but also faintly cultivated leadership skills. He can lead the students well to survive together. 

Gordon would be so relieved to know that. 

“Wait!” 

James Jr. called out to Mathison as he walked out the school door.

“If you want to find out how I knew Batman was defeated by Bane, try your luck in the Edinburgh district.” 

The corners of Mathison’s mouth rose, this kid still has some conscience. 

“Thank you for your information… By the way, you have to help me keep what I did just now a secret.” 

“Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone, not even my dad, Gordon can extract information from me!” 

James Jr. screamed from behind. 

Within a short time, Mathison disappeared before James Jr.’s eyes.

“Charlie, if I remember correctly, Edinburgh is now Bane’s territory, right?” 

In the dark empty alley, a person and a dog were walking their way. The amazing thing was that they didn’t make any sound when they walked. 

“That’s right, most of Bane’s forces are concentrated in the  Knightsdome Arena in Edinburgh. The Penguin occupies the Diamond District, and Black Mask is in the East District.” 

Charlie replied. 

“Mathison, you used magic in front of people just now, won’t you be in trouble?” 

“Of course, it’s going to cause trouble, but didn’t James Jr. promise to help me keep it a secret? The rest of the students don’t know that I am Phantom Kid. Even if they say that they saw a person using magic, everyone wouldn’t believe them.” 

Mathison winked. 

“And even if everyone got to know it, it’s not a big deal. Sooner or later, my magic will be revealed.” 

“It’s just another chance for that guy to study me further, and that’s the big problem.” 

“That guy?” 

Charlie was stunned, not realizing who Mathison was referring to. 

“It’s Batman.” 

Mathison continued. 

“Isn’t he defeated by Bane, did James tell you fake news?” 

Charlie was puzzled. 

“No, this news should be true, but you have to be aware that Bane ‘defeated’ Batman, he did not ‘kill’ him.’” 

Mathison smiled faintly and said. 

“Batman can never be truly beaten. If you cannot kill him the first time, you’ll never have a chance to beat him again.” 

“Then you’ve met Batman a few times, will you never get to beat him?” 

“Hey hey, isn’t that a bit much? Batman becomes a completely different person every time I meet him, he makes it look like he has gone through a rebirth.” 

Mathison rubbed Charlie’s head fiercely. 

“Well, just as James Jr. said that someone in the Edinburgh district has some information, can you be sure that they know where Bane hid the nuclear bomb?” 

Charlie shook his head, throwing the ruffled hair back to its original shape. 

“I’m not sure, but that’s the only option we have right now, isn’t it?” 

Suddenly, Mathison and Charlie stopped and looked behind them at the same time. 

“Tap tap tap…” 

A crisp, slow sound of footsteps came from the darkness. 

Judging from the sound of footsteps, it’s only one person. 

“Why are you here?” 

Mathison and Charlie’s expressions were calm, without a hint of hostility, they greeted the person who came from the depths of the darkness. 

“How did you recognize me in such a dark place?”

A familiar female voice emerged, it was Pamela. 

Pamela in Poison Ivy’s costume appeared in front of Mathison and Charlie. 

“Charlie can smell you. He has a very sensitive nose.” 

He was not wrong to say so, but Mathison actually felt the approach of Poison Ivy’s immeasurable vitality. 

“Why are you here, and where is Barbara?” 

Mathison asked with a frown. 

“Woof woof woof!”

Charlie started speaking in his native language again. He said that he smelled blood on Pamela’s body. 

It was human blood, but not Pamela’s. 

Apparently, Pamela has killed more than one person. 

Mathison doesn’t know if that’s good or bad, maybe Pamela is getting closer to becoming the extreme environmentalist like in the original comics. 

But now is a special time, and those heartless thugs deserve to die. 

He believed that Pamela would at least not kill innocents indiscriminately. 

As for Pamela, her eyes darkened immediately as she heard Mathison first subconsciously asking about Barbara. 

«In his eyes, there really is no me…» 

Pamela sighed inwardly, and her mood became melancholic. 

“Barbara said she was coming to Gotham to save Chief Gordon and her younger brother James Jr., and I couldn’t help but follow.” 

Pamela forcibly lifted her spirits, trying her best to keep Mathison from seeing her turbulent emotional state.

She told Mathison that she and Barbara have established a secret stronghold in Robinson Park. 

“That means you and Barbara split up, and then you spotted me near Gotham High School.”

Only then did Mathison know why Pamela appeared here. 

“Don’t worry about James Jr.’s safety. I have made sure that he is having a secure stay.” 

“I know.” 

Pamela signaled that she already knew. 

“You know? You’ve been to Gotham High School?” 

“No, but I saw that you come from the direction of Gotham High School. I don’t think there would be any nuclear bombs there for you to steal, hence, you should have been looking for James Jr..” 

“Smart girl.” 

Mathison complimented her, then asked, “How is Babara’s side of things?” 

“This…” 

Hearing Barbara’s name again, Pamela frowned. 

“Although I can’t communicate with plants that are too far away, Robinson Park is almost one with me now, and I know everything that’s going on there.” 

“Barbara is back, and no one can threaten her there.” 

Pamela said stiffly. 

“Now I can rest easy.” 

Mathison sighed in relief, “Pamela, you should have stopped Barbara from coming to Gotham, it’s too dangerous here.” 

“If you met any of the Arkham Asylum’s inmates, it would be hard for you to deal with them.” 

“Maybe your superpowers make you fear no one, but Barbara isn’t up to it, at least not yet.” 

“… Yes, I’m… sorry…” 

Pamela forced a smile, she felt blood dripping from her heart. 

“So, would you like to team up with me?” 

Suddenly, Mathison asked Pamela to join him. 

“Huh! What did you just say?” 

Pamela raised her head instantly, surprise filled her heart. 

“Aren’t you here for James Jr., he’s fine now, so that’s the end of your mission isn’t it?”

“It just so happens that I have a new mission here…”

Mathison told Pamela part of the information he had. 

“The underground of Edinburg District? You can leave it to me!” 

Pamela agreed in one breath, regardless of the hardships that she might face. 

“Thank you for your willingness to help me. This time, our opponent is strong and far outnumbers us, it means a lot to me to have your help.” 

Mathison thanked her sincerely. 

He leaned down like a gentleman, picked up Pamela’s right hand and gave a gentle kiss on the back of her fingers. 

“It’s okay, I’m happy to help you, as long as it’s you…” 

Pamela hurriedly and shyly lowered her head, happiness overflowing within her heart.

However, when she lifted her head again, she only saw the distant backs of Mathison and Charlie. 

“Pamela, what are you waiting for? Hurry up, let’s go!” 

Pamela: “……”

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