For an inexperienced person, it was very difficult to discern a person's inner self. This was because the most basic ability of an adult was to disguise. Disguising one's original self was an instinct that flowed in one's blood. Especially when facing strangers, this instinct was even more obvious.
However, for an experienced person, he only needed two things to destroy this disguise.
One was anger, and the other … was fear!
Anger made people go beyond their normal state, while fear went straight to the heart and would often reveal the most authentic side of oneself.
"Catch!"
Saber took a few steps back and suddenly threw the green grenade in his hand. Kevin hurriedly caught it in his hand. For a normal person who had never come into contact with such destructive weapons, Saber's casual throw made him have the urge to fall down.
The moment Kevin caught the green grenade, Saber aimed the M16 in his hand at him. Kevin only saw Saber's sneer before he pulled the trigger.
"Bang bang bang bang!"
For someone who had never seen an automatic weapon, it was difficult to imagine the scorching heat and noise at such a distance, especially when there was no time to react. Kevin was instantly stunned. His first reaction was to turn around and run. However, the cold touch in his hand told him that if one bullet hit the grenade, both of them would die!
He hugged the grenade tightly to his chest and closed his eyes. His face was filled with despair.
'Oh my god!
'I actually came to find such a lunatic and wanted to join me!
'Oh my god! 'Is he crazy?!'
"Click!"
The 30-round magazine was emptied, and the firing pin made a crisp sound in the chamber. Seiber let out a sigh of relief and lowered the smoking gun in his hand. The villa's soundproofing was pretty good, and there weren't many residents around. So even if it was broad daylight, this kind of noise wouldn't cause too much trouble.
In front of him, Kevin was curled up in a ball. His body was trembling violently. After leaving the narrow island, he had never been so close to death. If Saber's hand trembled slightly, he would definitely die at this distance.
"Phew … this thing is still powerful."
Saber licked his lips. He took a few steps forward and squatted on the ground. He reached out and patted Kevin's face.
"Now tell me, are you scared? Kevin. "
"You're crazy!"
Kevin opened his eyes. His eyes were burning with anger. This was normal. After being treated like this and having a brush with death 30 times, his first reaction would be anger. He held the grenade in one hand and punched Saber's face with his other hand.
At this moment, he was so angry that he forgot the difference between them. Therefore, he ended up in a terrible state.
"Bang!"
His neck was strangled, and his body was slammed into the wall by a huge force. The five fingers were like five claws, holding his neck firmly against the wall. Seiber's face slowly approached, and he saw the indifference in the depths of those eyes. That expression made him tremble. Even if he had made up his mind, even if his hands were stained with blood, he was still just a young man.
. "Tell me, are you scared?"
Saber asked word by word. At this moment, he did not have his usual playful smile. Kevin felt the pain in his throat. He nodded with difficulty. He was a little ashamed because he was scared.
"Very good!"
Seiber loosened his grip and the young man fell to the ground. Seiber took a deep breath and threw the empty M16 on him. The heavy weight of the M16 caused Kevin's arm to hurt. Then, he heard Seiber say,
"Then remember this feeling, this feeling of fear. It's a feeling only weaklings have. You're scared because you're a weakling! You'll be defeated by your fear. When the bullet flies towards you, you won't even dare to open your eyes. Please, what's there to be afraid of? If you notice the movement of my muzzle, you'll know that I'm avoiding your body! "
"Once the bullet flies out of the muzzle, it's no longer a threat. As long as you don't block it stupidly, you won't be in any danger! Look at you, you can't even fight back! "
Saber looked at him condescendingly. Looking at the unconvinced Kevin, he spread out his hands and said innocently,
"Yes, maybe you'll say, 'You're holding a f * cking gun, how do you expect me to fight back?'
"But don't forget, Kevin!"
He squatted down and picked up the grenade on the ground. He tossed it in his hand and said mockingly,
"Don't you have a weapon to fight back? Facing someone who wants to kill you, you could pull the pin and die with me the moment I pull the trigger. But you didn't do that. You're scared! You're scared that you'll die! "
"Look, you don't even have the courage to die. How dare you say that you can avenge Ed? Those two words aren't just for show. Are you prepared to kill or be killed? "
Saber shrugged and stuffed the green grenade into Kevin's hands.
"You're not prepared, but I can understand. After all, you have two lives on your shoulders. When Ed died, your life was no longer yours. You have to live a better life together with his. So, child, I suggest that you buy a ticket and leave Gotham. This place is going to become a battlefield. In your current state, you'll die a horrible death."
"I'm not trying to scare you. Don't think that you'll become an avenger just because you killed a few people. Frankly speaking, you don't even have the right to enter this game."
He stretched out his finger and lightly tapped Kevin's head. Even though his body was at most 24 years old, his soul was no longer what it should be. After walking in the dark for so many years, he had learned a set of methods to destroy the defenses of the heart.
Yes, he really needed an assistant, but he couldn't show it. When a person prayed for something, it was the most sincere. If he gave it casually, it would be looked down upon. This was the nature of humans, and it was something that couldn't be changed.
So, he had to first destroy all of this young man's knowledge. Then, he would instill in him what he had learned before, turning him into a useful weapon. Living as a weapon was a very dark idea, but both of them would get what they wanted. This was perfect, wasn't it?
"Go back and find a good place to live. Gotham isn't suitable for you."
After saying that, Saber clapped his hands, stood up, and walked out of the garage. Tonight, there was a party at Bruce's place. He definitely didn't want to attend, but he had to go. Alfred's invitation was very clear. They were accepting him, and this party was likely to discuss some specific matters.
For example, he wanted to tell more people who should know about this matter, so that they could unite the majority of the forces to fight against the Shadow Warrior army. But how many people would actually believe it? Saber was completely pessimistic. The richer a person was, the smarter they were. But most of the time, this kind of intelligence would appear in the form of "suspicion."
Unless they saw the slaughter and destruction with their own eyes, most people wouldn't believe that a group of lunatics who had nothing to do with them would come to destroy them because of their "corruption." No one thought of themselves as bad people, so this kind of threat itself was a joke.
However, there was a kind of person in this world who lived based on their beliefs. When their beliefs conflicted with reality, they would not hesitate to sacrifice themselves and their opponents to maintain their beliefs. This was the most terrifying enemy.
Saber put his hands in his pockets and walked forward. He was very comfortable and relaxed. The more the battle approached, the more he had to adjust his mentality. If he lost in terms of mentality, there was no need to fight the battle.
One step, two steps, three steps.
Bang!
There was a muffled sound behind him. Kevin, who had come back to his senses, looked at the grenade in his hand. He closed his eyes in pain. No matter how unwilling he was, he had to admit that Saber was right. He wasn't ready.
He was unwilling, especially after witnessing Ed's death. That kind of heavy pressure forced him to choose between living an ignoble existence and revenge. He couldn't choose the former. If he chose it, Kevin would die, and the only person left in this world would be a coward.
Which young person would be willing to be a coward? Carrying hatred and being alone in this world, people would often abandon everything for a goal and risk their lives!
"Please! Please help me! "
Saber turned around and saw Kevin, who was kneeling on the ground. He was almost lying on the ground, his head leaning against the cold floor. There were still cold shells on it.
"Please, turn me into a person like you! Please, let me become as strong as you! When I close my eyes, I can see Ed's tragic death. I don't want to leave. I want to stay here. I want revenge! "
Saber looked at him and didn't answer. His eyes were calm. The two of them maintained this atmosphere until two minutes later, he sighed.
"I can teach you how to kill and mold you into a real warrior. However, if you can't get rid of your two weaknesses, you will be killed in less than two years."
"If you want to be a successful and long-lived assassin, you have to be firm enough. Other than pulling the trigger, you still have a lot more to learn. You still have a lot of things to understand, such as guessing the psychology of people and not being swayed by others. These are things that I can't teach you."
Saber walked back. His left hand rested on Kevin's head. The young man looked at him. Their eyes met. Saber pondered for a moment and said,
"I saw it. You also saw your fear and anger. In order to bring fear to others, you have to control your own fear. The first thing you have to learn is that in this world, danger is real. A drop of poison, a bullet, a knife can kill you. But you have to remember that fear is only one of many choices! You can also choose to fight back! "
"You may use your anger to drown your self-blame for Ed, but I hope you don't do that. I will teach you the real way to deal with self-blame. Treat it as the source of your strength. Anger is also your strength, so you can't let it slip away."
A glimmer of hope appeared in Kevin's eyes. Saber's lips curled into a smile.
"Yes, I will teach you. But you have to remember, Kevin. You are going to walk a very dangerous path. You may be killed as soon as you step out. But I hope you remember one thing. You asked me to take you on this path. This is your own choice. If you regret it, if you hesitate, if you want to quit, I will give you up without hesitation!"
Kevin nodded fiercely. This young man had just realized his cowardice under Saber's guidance. He was ashamed of himself, and he was eager to take revenge. For a person who harbored hatred, what could be more exciting than revenge?
He was even a little blind. After experiencing a major blow and the destruction of his beliefs, he was losing his subjective thoughts. The inner Kevin was being devoured bit by bit by the guided anger and revenge.
This force would drive him all the way, destroying everything along the way, and finally destroying himself. Under Saber's indifferent gaze, this was also a test. If Kevin was still alive after completing his revenge, then he would be his companion.
If he died, it would only prove that he was nothing more than this.
"Okay, now go change into a decent set of clothes. Your first mission is here. Come with me to the party organized by Bruce. Damn it, I really hate those hypocrites. But maybe you will see Batman there."
Kevin was stunned for a moment. He asked hesitantly, "Batman? I heard that he is here to carry out the punishment for justice and for this city. Is he also participating in this battle? Are we fighting for justice? "
Seiber turned around abruptly. He pointed at Kevin's heart and said in a low voice,
"We are fighting for ourselves! Remember, Kevin! Don't ever have such stupid thoughts! His justice is to quell the conflicts in this city, and your revenge is to quell your hatred. May I ask, what do other people's conflicts have to do with you? "
Kevin was speechless, and Saber sneered.
"Buddy, if you want to succeed, you have to focus on one thing. F * ck justice! Remember, the revenge you want … is your justice! "
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