This Beyond the Border Bar was very strange. It didn't look like a good place, but there was no doubt that the bartender was just a human, not a demon like Saber had imagined.
The invincible adamantium bullet pierced through his head and splattered the disgusting stuff everywhere. The entire bar was dyed with a layer of bright red luster.
"Ugh, that's why I hate shooting at such a close range."
Saber put the gun back into his pocket and reached for a tissue beside the bar to wipe the blood off his hand. Selena, who was sitting at the side, seemed to be scared out of her wits. When Saber reached out to wipe the blood off her face, she jumped up and grabbed Saber's hand. She pointed to the air and opened her mouth, but no words came out.
"What?"
Saber looked up and froze on the spot. "What the f * ck …"
In the air, an illusory shadow floated there. It was the dead bartender. His twisted face could still be seen. He viciously pointed his middle finger at Saber, as if cursing him. Then, an invisible force swallowed him from the air.
Saber looked down. The bartender's body was still lying on the bar counter. This surreal scene made him feel an indescribable malice. He took a deep breath, grabbed Selena's arm, and walked toward the bar door.
"Let's go … This place … Damn it!"
When they turned around, the wooden door of the bar had been pushed open. A man in a black trench coat, a gentleman's hat, and a cane slowly walked into the bar. He looked up and glanced at Saber and Selena.
"Oh, no, don't confuse me with those ghosts. They're … much worse than me."
Kaboom!
A pale white lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the figure of the man who walked into the bar. Saber saw it clearly. The man's shadow … It was twisted, ferocious, and indescribable. It had long horns, a triangular tail, and closed wings on its back.
Even though the shadow only flashed for a moment, Seiber had already understood some things.
Professor Charles and Viktor the Saber-Toothed Tiger had always told him that the truth of this world was beyond his imagination. Now, he finally saw the deeper layer of the truth … the layer that made his hair stand on end.
"Don't you want to come and sit?"
The man sat at the table in the bar and reached out to take off his gentleman's hat. It matched his old voice very well. He had a face of an old man with white hair and a pair of slightly turbid eyes. He was as ordinary as those old men you could see on the streets.
Faced with the invitation, Saber hesitated for a few seconds before walking over. His arm was held tightly by Selena. He turned his head and saw the worried look on Selena's face. He nodded at her, walked over, and sat opposite the old man.
His gaze fell on the cane that the old man put aside. It was a crystal cane with a skull carved at the top. It was lifelike. No … Saber felt that it was a real skull. He could even hear the screams coming from the skull.
"Nice cane."
Saber retracted his gaze and looked at the old man in front of him. He took a deep breath, took out a cigar box from his pocket, and placed it on the table.
"Do you want one?"
The old man glanced at the cigar, his eyes filled with disdain. "Stupid indulgence. Are you used to using it to relieve stress? Did I make you feel pressured? Saber Hawk, don't worry. In this world, I won't easily hurt a person … "
His gaze landed on Seiber, and a look of interest appeared on his face. Then, he took out an exquisite pocket watch and looked at the time.
"I can see that you have a lot of questions. Ask away, Saber Hawk. A soul can keep me here for a long time. We have enough time to talk."
Saber lit the cigar. He urgently needed something to relieve his stress. After a few seconds of silence, he raised his head and looked at the old man in front of him.
"This pair of eyes?"
"I gave it to you, without a doubt."
The old man opened his hands. "This is a kind of … well, a kind of investment. I'll let you get some benefits first, then we'll have a deeper cooperation. How about it? This pair of eyes that can see through the boundary between life and death. Are you satisfied? "
"Life and death …"
Saber touched the corner of his eyes. "I see. Next question, who are you? Why me? "
This question did not seem to be out of the mysterious guest's expectations. He reached out his hand and knocked on the table. It seemed to be a signal. He looked at Saber.
"Let an 'old friend' answer this question."
Clang!
The door of the bar was pushed open again. A familiar figure walked into the bar with strange steps. He looked around and saw Saber sitting there. He reached out his hand and stroked his messy hair with satisfaction. The corner of his mouth curled up into a smile. The white paint on his face and the strange blush, together with the terrifying scar at the corner of his mouth, became lively. His eyes that were covered with dark paint flashed with a satisfied smile.
"Look who this is … My dear little Saber, we haven't seen each other for more than three years. Do you still miss me?"
"Ever since I lost the last game, I've … I've missed you so much!"
Seiber's body stiffened, and Selena, who was sitting at the bar counter, let out a cry of surprise.
"Lil … Joker! You … You're still alive? "
"No, beautiful lady, I'm dead. I was blown to pieces. I died a horrible death."
The clown had a helpless expression on his face. He pouted and dragged a chair from the side. The chair made an unpleasant sound as it hit the floor and walked to Seiber's table. He waved his hand in front of Seiber's eyes and snapped his fingers.
"But I was delighted to find that death was just the beginning of another journey. I'm honored to have found a new partner … So I'm back. Ah, the world changes unbelievably slowly. How is it? Aren't you happy to see an old friend? "
Saber stared at the face in front of him that he would never forget. But unexpectedly, he did not seem to feel fear. It was as if the fact that Joker was still alive was not surprising.
"Where did you come from?"
This question caused the clown to have a blank expression on his face. He scratched his head and revealed a malicious smile.
"Where else could I have come from?"
He spread out his hands and fell into the chair in a limp posture, playing with his fingers.
"Oh please, do you think a guy like me can go to heaven? Hell, of course! "
He pursed his lips and patted Saber's shoulder.
"I have to say, hell is actually very lively. Little Gambol and the others are eagerly hoping that you can go down as soon as possible so that they can throw a grand 'welcome party' for you. Yes, I'm not kidding, they really want to do that."
"Oh, so that I can kill them again?"
Saber turned his head and looked at the charred handprint on his shoulder. He looked at the old man who seemed interested and then looked at Joker who was playing with his fingers.
"So, you're the one who 'recommended' me?"
Joker looked up and revealed a warm smile. "Yes, you're welcome!"
"Then I'm honored …"
Saber forced a stiff smile and looked at the old man before turning back to Joker. "So, this is your new employer? Aren't you going to introduce him to me? "
The old man raised his finger and stopped Joker from explaining further. He waved his finger in the air.
"The Joker is my new warden. I have to say, his talent in this field is unbelievable. He's very good at solving problems for me. In just four years, my harvest has increased by five times compared to before. He's a good employee. When I needed some bounty hunters to help me deal with my troubles, he recommended you to me …"
He looked at Saber with a smile on his face.
"I've been observing you, Seiber. At the dam base, at Three Mile Island, in New York, in Las Vegas … You're the perfect candidate. The only problem is that other than me, there's someone else watching you as well. That's not good."
"There's something wrong with your body, isn't there? Modern medicine can't solve your problem, but I can. It's easy … But as we've said before, this is an investment. If you want me to invest more in you, you have to show me your worth. "
Joker continued after the old man finished speaking, "My boss needs something.
Don't worry, we're not asking you to do bad things. The thing originally belonged to him, but it was stolen by his dishonest ex-employee. We need you to get it back. In exchange, my boss will help you solve all the problems you're facing … all the problems you're facing! "
Saber nodded. He didn't agree or disagree. He just looked at Joker playfully.
"Why are you doing this? Logically speaking, you should hate me to death. You should be watching me die, not advising your boss to save me and give me a pair of special eyes. "
"Come on, buddy!"
Joker laughed. "What's the grudge between us? I'm not interested in you at all. You're the one who interfered with my game with Battie. You see, it's good that I'm 'alive' in this way because I have time to play with him again. This time, I won't allow you to interfere. You'd better stay out of it too! "
Saber rolled his eyes.
"I really don't understand you people. Why are you so obsessed with Batman?"
"Because he made me complete!"
Joker's face suddenly became ferocious. He reached out and grabbed Saber's collar. A special power that didn't belong to a human dissipated around them. The temperature dropped rapidly.
"You don't understand this at all, you bastard who only knows how to kill and destroy! You ruined the game last time, and it won't happen again! Do you hear me? Don't interfere! "
"I will continue to play with him like this until eternity, until the final dogma in his heart is completely shattered. He will completely fall into the abyss, and I … I will obtain a sinful soul that is perfect beyond compare … That will be my first and last perfect soul … A perfect collection!"
"God, the way he stands for justice makes me want to vomit. Do you think his persistence is meaningful? Look at you people. Just like him, you have to pretend that your life is reasonable. You have to pretend that everything you've experienced is meaningful. But it's just that you don't want to admit it. After going through that nightmarish past, you're just like everyone else who's been through the same thing. You've been driven mad. Admit it … "
Joker shook Saber's collar like a madman. "Admit it, you've been driven mad! You poor worms! "
"That's enough, my warden. You're too noisy. Go about your business."
The old man waved his hand, and Joker's figure slowly faded away. It was as if he had turned and walked into a place completely surrounded by fire and ashes. Before he completely disappeared, he turned around and looked at Saber. He reached out his finger and scratched his neck maliciously.
The wailing souls and the creepy scene combined with the smile made Saber speechless. When the illusion disappeared, the old man chuckled.
"He's a great employee, really. Except for a few stubborn hobbies. But that's nothing compared to what he's brought. Forget about him, Saber. Let's talk about what happened between us."
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