Chapter 966: The Butler Is on the Move! (Part 2)

"Miss Zatanna, please tell me the whole thing. You don't have to explain those obscure terms, because I can understand them all. You just need to tell me the cause, process and result of this matter. That's it." Alfred said, looking at Zatanna.

Zatanna opened her mouth. She felt something was wrong. She looked at Alfred again, but she didn't find any traces of magic being used on him. Looking at her puzzled expression, Alfred De explained:

"Mr. Wayne was very obsessed with mysticism for a period of time. As his butler, I needed to help him organize the information he wanted to investigate. From there, I gained a lot of knowledge."

"But... this is impossible. Bruce doesn't know much about mysticism. In ordinary people's society, it is almost impossible to find real mystical knowledge." Zatanna retorted subconsciously.

"Yes, but the butlers of the Pennyworth family always have to deal with their employer's interest in magic. How to identify whether a magician is a bad liar is a required course for the butlers of the Pennyworth family."

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Zatanna opened her mouth again, and she found that she could not refute, because she had also had the experience of being employed by some wealthy or mysterious families before. The person who handled these matters would not be the employer himself, but their housekeeper. .

This phenomenon was particularly common in Europe in the Middle Ages. As a hereditary butler family that once served the royal family, the Pennyworth family may have a better understanding of the occult world than some young magicians.

"Okay, if that's the case, then this matter is easier to explain." Zatanna took a few deep breaths, put aside the extra thoughts, and then started to tell the story from the beginning.

Just as he said, Alfred patiently listened to all Zatanna's story without interrupting her. When Zatanna finished speaking, he looked at Zatanna and asked:

"Miss Zatara, according to you, the souls of Bruce and Schiller are in hell now, right?"

Zatanna nodded, Alfred sighed and said, "So, what kind of help do you want from me?"

Zatanna frowned and said, "I contacted a relative in my family who had been to hell. He left a beacon in hell, which allowed me to use teleportation to go to hell."

"I said before that when most people go to hell, they go to the edge of hell through the spiritual world, and then go all the way from the edge of hell to hell."

"But if you do this, it will be the soul that goes to hell, and humans in the soul state are very fragile. Many magics cannot be cast. Once they encounter demons, they are likely to be torn apart."

"Like the human world, the situation in hell is also very complicated. Since the Lord of Hell left hell, the heroes of hell have been divided. If you go there in soul form, you will definitely become a snack for the devil. Even the most powerful magician will not How dare you support me like this.”

"So, I need to use the beacon to let my body enter hell, so that I can ensure that I can use my full strength."

"However, you cannot use spiritual vision in hell. I need to use media items to track the whereabouts of the soul." Zatanna sighed and said, "If I want to find Bruce and Schiller in hell, I must get a Their items are used to track the breath of their souls.”

Alfred nodded and said, "But, Miss Zatara, you should also know that as a qualified housekeeper, I cannot give the master's personal belongings to others at will."

"I know that you have a good relationship with the master, but that is in the past after all. Now, Mr. Wayne has his own family and children. If I give you his personal belongings at will, it may be a good thing for him. It will cause unnecessary trouble in future interpersonal communication.”

"But I...wait, family and children? Is Bruce already married?" Zatanna asked in surprise.

"No, not yet, but he already has two children. Oh, by the way, Miss Aisha should be awake now. Merkel, please go and bring her over. The doctor prescribed tablets of vitamins for her. Haven’t eaten yet.”

Merkel nodded and went upstairs. After a while, she brought a little girl. The first time Zatanna saw Elsa, she was sure that she must be Bruce's daughter, because the two of them They look so much alike.

"Oh my God!" Zatanna exclaimed, and then she stood there stunned for a long time. Finally, she said with some melancholy: "I didn't expect that after not seeing each other for so many years, he is already a father."

Alfred held Elsa, fed her vitamin tablets, and then asked Merkel to take Elsa upstairs to play. He looked at Zatanna and said:

"I want to bring Mr. Wayne back more than you do, but I'm just an old butler and can't do it. The only thing I can do is abide by the housekeeper's rules and protect this place for Mr. Wayne. "

Just as Zatanna was about to speak, Alfred continued: "However, I have also seen Mr. Zatara's ability. I think you are reliable and trustworthy magicians, but this matter should not be underestimated. "Look, you have to tell me the complete process and show me your ability to go to hell."

Alfred's tone was always patient, but it made Zatanna feel guilty. She hurriedly explained:

"It's like this. The hell beacons come in two groups, and one of them is buried in the soil of hell. The place where the beacon is put down must be safe."

"I hold another beacon, open a portal, and land directly at the location of the hell beacon. After landing, I will activate the personal item with magic, and it will show the direction of the soul breath. As long as By following this direction, I can find them, and by taking them back to where the portal is, I can rescue them."

Zatanna described the process in as much detail as possible, but Alfred was still a little confused. He said, "Miss Zatara, it's not that I don't trust you, but hell sounds like a very dangerous place. Even if If you want to save people, I don’t want you to take such a big risk.”

Zatanna lowered her head with some emotion and said, "Thank you, but don't worry about me. Although I haven't been to hell, I have dealt with many demons from hell. They are not completely without weaknesses."

"Hell is not like what many people imagine. It is full of magma and very hot. Those who live there are not all goats with flaming hooves. There are many types of demons, such as shadows, lonely souls, lava demons, and upper-level demons. , hounds, thali devils, etc.”

"In general, most incorporeal demons are afraid of flames, just like human souls are afraid of burning flames. They like darkness and coldness, and hate heat and burning, so it is better to use spells to ignite them to dispel them."

"Substantial demons such as lava demons are not afraid of fire and even like to bathe in magma. However, they will fall apart after being hit by a huge force. At the same time, restraining them with a magic circle is also a good solution."

"As for the high-level demons, even the lord demons, their power is unimaginable by humans, so there is no way to fight them with force. We can only negotiate terms with them."

"Fortunately, they are very intelligent and are happy to make contracts with humans. As long as you pay a certain price, they will let you pass."

"Pay the price?" Alfred asked.

"Yes, if you want them to help you recruit people, it may cost a lot, but if you just borrow it and give them anything, they will definitely ask for a lot of money, but you just need to stick to the bottom line and never let go. , and it won’t cost too much in the end.”

Alfred nodded thoughtfully, and then said: "Okay, Miss Zatanna, I can give you Mr. Wayne's personal belongings, but you must use magic in front of me to summon portal, and then go in to ensure that you don’t lose this item outside and cause unnecessary disputes.”

"It just so happens that Merkel is Mr. Rodriguez's butler. He also holds Mr. Rodriguez's belongings. You don't need to make another trip to the manor over there."

"Of course, I can swear that I will never tell anyone what happened today. You should believe the oath of the Pennyworth family. We have always been known for our good reputation."

Zatanna struggled for a moment, and then said: "No, I'm not worried about leaks or anything. Throughout the ages, too many people have seen magic, but as long as they can't provide evidence, it's just a legend."

"But, where do I cast the spell?" Zatanna looked around the luxurious hall of Wayne Manor and said, "The portal to hell is a large portal, so I'm afraid it will cause a lot of noise, so it can't be here. ?”

"It doesn't matter, we can go to the garden at the back. Anyway, the broccoli disaster has destroyed the entire garden, and it will always have to be rebuilt. If you cast the spell there, the safety will be better."

Zatanna thought for a moment and nodded, feeling that what Alfred said made sense. After all, she had not thought about where to cast the spell. If she was interrupted during the casting process, she would be injured, and Wei En Manor is safe and quiet, and there are people watching over it. It is indeed a good choice.

So, Zatanna came to the back garden and used basic materials to start arranging the magic circle for the portal, while Alfred returned to the building of the manor to get things for her.

After a while, the magic circle was set up and was just waiting to be activated. Alfred brought a cloak, the kind hanging on the back of the bat suit, and Merkel brought a pen. Schiller used this pen to write medical records when he was in middle school.

Zatanna's fingertips lit up with light, and she tapped the two items gently. The two items floated into the air, then fell back down, and began to emit a faint light.

Then, she activated the portal, and a huge bloody vortex appeared in the center of the Wayne Manor garden. Zatanna, who was holding the enchanted item, took a deep breath, and then whispered to herself:

"Okay, so far, so good, it's not difficult, right? Everything is pointed at you, Zatanna..." She felt a little nervous, and her heart was pounding.

Zatanna was busy cheering herself up, so she didn't notice that Alfred was gradually walking towards him. When she felt a black shadow approaching her from behind, she suddenly woke up and turned back.

"Bang!

Pain in the back of her head and severe dizziness hit her. Before Zatanna's vision turned dark, she only saw Alfred's indifferent expression.

Alfred threw the bloody garden shovel aside, then adjusted his gloves and said to Merkel: "Take this young and rude lady to rest upstairs."

Merkel, who was standing there, swallowed, while Alfred looked at him expressionlessly and said:

"I told you, Gotham's butler does not welcome any visitor who does not send a visiting card or bring a gift."

After saying that, he glanced at Zatanna who was lying on the ground and said in an extremely cold voice:

"Especially when she brings bad news."

After saying that, he turned his head and looked at the portal. The blood-colored vortex exuded an ominous aura. Just looking at it, people felt their legs tremble and could instantly think of all kinds of terrifying monsters.

But unfortunately, the butler who managed this manor was least afraid of monsters.