At the party, Jin was dancing with Selina.
His hand rested lightly on her slender waist, while Selina's arm was wrapped around his neck.
Their eyes reflected each other's figures as the music played softly around them.
A charming smile appeared on Selina's lips.
"So," she said playfully, "why are you here tonight?"
"Did you secretly investigate my whereabouts?"
Jin smiled helplessly.
"That's a terrible accusation, ma'am."
"The reason I'm here is very simple."
"The owner of this place happens to be my friend."
Selina raised an eyebrow.
"Don't call me 'ma'am'. My name is Selina Kyle."
She studied him for a moment.
"I didn't expect you to know Gotham's most famous billionaire."
Jin nodded slightly.
"My name is Jin."
Only now could it be said that the two of them had truly introduced themselves properly.
Previously, Selina had never known his name.
Jin glanced around the crowded hall before leaning closer.
"Let's go outside for a walk."
"This place is starting to feel boring."
Selina didn't hesitate.
She hooked her arm through Jin's and walked out with him.
The two quietly left Wayne Manor and stepped into the quiet winter streets of Gotham.
Snow covered the ground, and the city felt strangely peaceful.
Because it was winter, Selina's dress was rather thin.
Jin removed the thick coat draped over his motorcycle and gently placed it over her shoulders.
Selina smiled sweetly.
At that moment, they didn't look like two people who had only recently met.
They looked more like lovers enjoying a quiet evening together.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Jin's expression changed slightly.
He looked up toward the rooftops.
There was nothing there.
But Jin didn't doubt his instincts.
Someone was watching them.
Several people, in fact.
Their hiding skills were extremely advanced.
In Gotham, there were only a few groups capable of that level of concealment.
Deadshot—already dead.
Deathstroke—rarely active in Gotham.
The League of Assassins.
Or...
The Court of Owls.
Jin had never had much contact with the League of Assassins.
That meant the most likely answer was the Court of Owls.
After all, they were known for eliminating anyone who threatened their control of Gotham.
"Jin?"
Selina noticed his slight frown.
"Is something wrong?"
Jin smiled casually.
"It's nothing."
"I just thought I heard something strange."
He continued walking with his arm around Selina's shoulders, still chatting with her normally.
But internally, every nerve in his body was on high alert.
Suddenly—
A cold flash of steel appeared in the air.
Jin tilted his head slightly.
A dagger shot past his face and embedded itself into the ground.
Three dark figures descended from the rooftops.
They wore black combat suits and eerie owl-like masks.
They were clearly the living weapons of the Court of Owls.
Talons.
"Who are they?" Selina asked.
Even though she knew many villains in Gotham, this was the first time she had seen these assassins.
"Not good people," Jin replied calmly.
In fact, he was already smiling internally.
After all…
A new reward had just delivered itself to his door.
And there might even be a chance to sign in at the Court of Owls' nest later.
One of the Talons spoke in a cold voice.
"Jin."
"Selina Kyle."
"The Court of Owls has sentenced you to death."
The moment the words ended—
All three Talons attacked simultaneously.
Each used a different weapon.
Daggers.
Twin blades.
And one came forward with bare hands.
"Take care of yourself, Selina."
Jin handed White Ivory to her.
Selina accepted it without hesitation.
"Oh, please."
"I'm not some fragile decoration."
With a confident smile, Selina immediately engaged the female Talon.
Meanwhile—
Jin faced the other two.
Talon No.1 swung his arms rapidly, the twin blades in his hands slashing toward Jin again and again.
Every single attack was effortlessly dodged.
Jin's eyes suddenly sharpened.
"Boom!"
He seized an opening and drove his fist straight into the Talon's face.
The Talon was instantly sent flying backward.
His body crashed through the glass door of a clothing store.
[Sign-in with Talon successful. Reward: Armament Haki.]
Hearing the system's voice, Jin couldn't help smiling.
At that moment—
He tilted his head again.
Another dagger had attempted a sneak attack from behind.
Talon No.2 realized the ambush had failed and immediately rushed forward with two daggers.
Although he saw his friend had just been beaten
…
He still charged recklessly.
Jin sighed slightly.
These Talons were essentially undead assassins.
They possessed almost no intelligence.
They only knew how to complete their mission—even if it meant dying.
Jin leaned his head aside again, easily dodging the incoming dagger.
Then his hand shot forward like lightning.
He grabbed the Talon's wrist.
"Crack!"
The sound of bone breaking echoed clearly.
"Ahhh!"
Even though Talons were undead weapons…
They could still feel pain.
"Boom!"
Jin immediately followed up with a powerful kick to the Talon's abdomen.
The Talon's body flew several meters through the air before crashing into a fire hydrant.
The hydrant burst open, spraying water everywhere.
The next second—
Jin calmly raised his gun.
"Bang."
The fake bullet hit his head hard.
Although Talons possessed a form of immortality, their power depended on a special metal called Electrum.
Without it…
They were nothing more than corpses.
Whether they could resurrect depended entirely on whether the Court of Owls retrieved the body and supplied it with Electrum again
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