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Chapter 801: "Batman vs Catwoman"
Chapter 801: "Batman vs Catwoman""Jerry, Jerry, I found a lot of rats. Do you want to catch them?" Catwoman, returning to the hotel before Jerry, spotted him with her whip in hand and hurried over, still clad in her street attire, her excitement palpable.
While lacking Jerry's extraordinary mental powers, she had undergone a transformation thanks to the influence of the Egyptian cat god, enhancing her hearing and perceptual abilities significantly.
"Not only rats, but also a big bat. Let's not bother with them. Let's see what they're up to," Jerry replied calmly, leaping onto the table.
"Bat, huh? I guess I need to prepare thoroughly to welcome this one~" Catwoman mused while showing a cat-like expression, readying herself for the assault from the outside.
A week ago, Jerry might have been more cautious, but now, even a squadron armed with tanks and rocket launchers posed little threat to him.
Meanwhile, outside the hotel room, Gordon, along with a dozen officers, monitored the situation. He checked the mini display in his hand and relayed over the intercom, "Target No. 1 and No. 2 have returned. Shall we proceed?"
After strategizing with Batman the previous night, Gordon had deployed Gotham's finest officers, armed with special weaponry provided by the Dark Knight, to lie in wait for tonight's operation.
After confirming the room was empty via the drone feed, they stealthily installed surveillance equipment and awaited Jerry and Catwoman's return.
"Action!" With the go-ahead over the intercom, Gordon signaled his team to move quietly toward the room occupied by the feline duo.
"Ding Dong!" The doorbell chimed.
"Who's there?" Catwoman glanced at Jerry and approached the door with a smile.
"Room service. We've detected some safety hazards in your room's circuitry. We need to come in and repair it promptly. Apologies for the inconvenience," a female officer behind Gordon recited the rehearsed lines.
With a flick of his tail, Jerry unlocked the door, revealing a slight gap. "The door isn't closed. Come in," he invited.
Gordon's brow furrowed as he observed the scene on the miniature monitor in his hand. Despite his surprise at the automatic door opening, he signaled his team to initiate the attack.
He had hoped to strike the moment the door opened, but with the unexpected twist, it seemed they would have to resort to brute force, just as Batman had warned.
"Bam!" The door burst open with force, and a volley of objects resembling grenades landed precisely beside Jerry and Catwoman, filling the room with smoke.
"A smoke bomb?" Jerry paused, momentarily taken aback, before a shake of his head sent his beard swaying.
Upon closer inspection, he discerned that this wasn't an ordinary smoke bomb, but a concoction laced with catnip, Matatabi (silver vine), Tatarian honeysuckle, valerian root, and a hypnotic agent.
Each ingredient was selected to induce excitement and hallucinations in cats, a clear attempt to incapacitate them. Unbeknownst to Jerry, Bruce had been frequenting pet stores lately to experiment with the kitten Alfred had procured.
Her agility and reflexes, honed by this divine infusion, lent her a formidable edge in combat.
However, her expertise lay not in martial arts but in the realm of aesthetics, as she had once been a designer for a cosmetics brand.
Consequently, her fighting style was instinctual, lacking the structured training of a seasoned warrior.
"You need more than this if you want to take me down!" Batman retorted while guarding from one of Catwoman's attacks.
"Well, how can I prepare myself against a bat?" Catwoman asked in an alluring tone, dragging her question with the intention of making it a tease.
Batman, despite lacking the enhanced abilities of his feline counterpart, compensated with peak human physicality and master-level combat skills.
His strategic use of gadgets and tools further augmented his prowess, making him a formidable adversary. Thus, the clash between them unfolded as a balanced contest of skill and tenacity.
Observing the bout from his vantage point, Jerry, munching on popcorn with feline nonchalance, couldn't help but recall their intertwined history. "Aren't these two quite the pair?" he mused silently, intrigued by the dynamics of their conflict.
As the skirmish persisted, Bruce, recognizing Catwoman's resilience and the vigilant gaze of her feline companion, realized that their initial plan had faltered.
Yet, he remained undeterred, seamlessly transitioning to the next phase of their strategy. Exploiting the momentary lapse, he guided the duo toward the predetermined battleground, intent on executing their arrest.
Given the confined quarters of the hotel room, Bruce's arsenal of clandestine weaponry was limited in utility. Nevertheless, his tactical acumen and resourcefulness would undoubtedly compensate for any perceived constraints, ensuring the success of their mission.
Indeed, while the realm of imagination may paint a beautiful picture, reality often proves more complex.
Batman's meticulous planning and innovative enhancements to his suit, which could absorb and neutralize energy, showcased his ingenuity and foresight. Yet, despite his strategic prowess, the extent of Jerry's arcane knowledge remained an enigma.
Unbeknownst to Batman, Jerry's repertoire of esoteric spells and mystical abilities far surpassed his expectations.
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