"Oh my god...Oliver..."
It can be said that except for Tommy, who had already known about it, everyone else, no matter what their position was or what grudges they had, all had the same expression at the same time, and were forced to fall into this melon-eating game. In the great cause.
Oliver? Green Arrow!
Are these two things that can be written together and drawn with an equal sign? !
"You...what he said just now...wait a minute, I don't know, I...you, are you really?"
Dana Lance covered her mouth. This woman who had always been determined was inexplicably shocked and shocked.
Because for many years before this, she had been Oliver's classmate, friend, and also his lover. During these many years of close relationship, Dana believed that she was definitely the one who knew Oliver best. one.
In her limited knowledge, Oliver should still be the same person he was back then, doing nothing and indulging in pleasure all day long...
Although there seemed to be some subtle changes after returning from the island, what did he do? He just opened a big bar and messed around all day long.
In the past two years, Dana, who has evolved from a newly graduated college student to a law firm owner who specializes in litigating cases for the poor, has found and has been truly working hard for her dreams and ideals.
In this way, she actually has a kind of... moral level of contempt for Oliver.
The city needs her and Green Arrow, but it definitely doesn't need a rich second generation who has nothing to do but hang out in bars.
But now someone told her: Oliver is the Green Arrow!
This was really hard for Dana to accept.
However, her reason, intuition, and remaining logical thinking in the chaos told her that it was indeed true.
This makes sense and explains why Oliver knew the strange guy just now. Why does Oliver have so many terrible scars on his body? Why did Oliver never tell anyone what happened to him during the time he was missing? Why does Oliver always disappear inexplicably, and then find reasons for reappearing suddenly?
And... why after Oliver returned to Star City, there was suddenly a city hero: Green Arrow.
Oliver is Green Arrow. So, it all makes sense.
But……
"Why?"
Dana still couldn't accept it, that was Oliver! How can he be Green Arrow!
"Dina, now is not the time to talk about this."
Although he was tricked by Linn, Oliver knew that this was Linn!
He just does this kind of thing. As for the reason, it may just be because he is a little unhappy and wants to cause some trouble to others.
Of course, Oliver is more willing to understand that this is a way for Lynn to break through all the fog and secrets and completely force everyone to face-to-face and solve the problem directly.
However, his method is really a bit tough and sudden.
There is no denial because that makes no sense.
When something has an answer, even if the answer disappears, people will remember it and search again based on the answer.
Oliver is the Green Arrow. Even if he denies it now, people here will continue to chase the answer. Hiding it will definitely not be possible.
Oliver simply shook his head at his former girlfriend. He didn't want to involve these people at first. He knew what he was doing, but now, it seemed that there was no turning back.
Turning his eyes to his mother, perhaps, among all the people here, only she will understand why her son became the Green Arrow, and why her son must become the Green Arrow.
At the same time, after Linn told a story and revealed a hidden secret, the direction of the story has a fixed answer.
"Mom, I hope you can quit the Quinn Group."
Oliver said in a deep voice: "There are some things that I can forgive you for, and I can forgive you on behalf of my father.
But, you still have to atone for this city in the end. "
Moira looked up, her eyes showing a little confusion.
She looked at her son who was walking in front of her, and she felt in a daze that he seemed to really want to get high, and he didn't look as... weak as before.
"I will work with you to pay for those sins. Mom, let go."
Moira smiled bitterly, with tears falling from the corners of her eyes. She wiped away her tears, hugged Sia beside her, and cried silently.
After initially settling the matter here, Oliver walked to Tommy next to him.
Among everyone present, only his good brother acted the calmest.
Especially after Lynn left, Tommy was as calm as an outsider.
"Want to have a drink together, Tommy."
Tommy didn't speak, just smiled, and naturally followed Oliver towards where Linn was sitting.
Over the past many years, there have been countless conversations like this between the two. Every time, Tommy never refused. Every time, Tommy smiled like this and followed Oliver to do something. They got drunk together, yelled together on the road, were sent to jail together, bailed out together, and were scolded by their families together. , escaped together and continued this life.
However, this time, it seems a little different.
…
Half an hour later, people from the police station arrived and took away a big shot, the current chairman of Quinn Group, Moira.
All of Moira's shares were handed over to her son and daughter, and the new head of the Quinn Group changed from Moira to Oliver Queen.
This is a big event, but I don't know why, it happened calmly, naturally, and unusually smoothly and quickly.
Matters such as the transfer of shares and the convening of the board of directors were resolved at an unusually fast speed as if they had been planned in advance.
At the same time, another super chaebol leader in Star City, Malcolm Merlyn, the head of the Merlin Group, welcomed a guest to his home.
…………
Drinking alone late at night is always a bit heartbreaking and sad. Malcolm has given up drinking for many years, but it is still not complete, because every quiet night reminds him of those things in the past. Those who sit back and watch.
Over the years, his hatred has not only not subsided, but has accumulated in his heart as time goes by, forming a thick scab, adhering to the wound, preventing it from healing, and making every touch... The pain was shocking.
In the past, Malcolm chose to use super-intensive training to numb himself. He would sweat profusely at night, draw the bow, stare at the archery target in the dark, blame himself over and over again, and replay the self of that year in his mind over and over again. Kill over and over again.
But now, no matter how reluctant he is to admit it, he can't be like he used to be.
He is old.
He is almost 50 years old and has completely escaped the peak of human beings.
The plan must be accelerated.
"Tommy..."
Only today did Malcolm discover that the son he had been deliberately ignoring had finally become someone he could not ignore or treat as if he did not exist.
That is the most precious legacy left by his wife and a witness to the love between two people.
When he was young, Malcolm wanted revenge wholeheartedly. It was a ruthless determination that was willing to abandon everything and ignore everything.
But now, while training Tommy, he suddenly realized that he seemed a little reluctant to leave his son and reunite with his wife.
"Oh, reunion... maybe it was just a delusion. You must be in heaven, but I can only go to hell."
People who drink alone always talk to themselves, but Malcolm wanted to believe that he could hear his wife's voice.
Zhiqua~
Downstairs, there was the sound of a heavy wooden door opening.
Malcolm knew that it was his son who had returned.
Today is the day of the Quinn Group's reporting dinner. Of course, as a business partner, Malcolm, the chairman of the Merlin Group, also received the invitation.
However, for some reason, since Oliver, who was supposed to die with his father, came back alive from the sea, Malcolm was somewhat reluctant to see the child he had grown up watching.
He always felt that he would see the shadow of his dead old friend on Oliver's face, and the face of the old Quinn who was killed by his order.
Moreover, whether it was an illusion or carelessness, Malcolm felt that the way Oliver looked at him always seemed to reveal some not-so-kind themes.
"Tommy."
Malcolm shouted softly: "Did you come back by yourself?"
Tommy didn't answer him, and there wasn't the expected voice of Oliver who came back with him.
In fact, of course Malcolm could guess the purpose of this dinner. It was simply that the adult Oliver wanted a stage to be in front of everyone.
It was precisely for this reason that Malcolm did not go to the dinner. After all, he could not reach a cooperative relationship with Oliver. This could be regarded as a silent signal. As an ally of Moira, this was his attitude.
As for the reason why Tommy didn't reply, Malcolm was a little helpless.
Maybe it's because he treats his only son too seriously, or maybe it's because he has deliberately ignored him for a long time, but there is always something... strange between them.
Although, after rescuing Tommy from that ridiculously strong guy last time and being forced to reveal his identity as [Black Arrow], the father and son had a frank conversation and revealed almost all their secrets. .
However, there is still no way to recover what has been lost. Tommy was still accustomed to treating him with silence when facing him.
Malcolm shook his head, feeling even more guilty, and perhaps with a hint of subtle regret.
He walked around the table and sat down, picking up a new glass and filling it with wine.
It’s funny to say that in the past twenty years, he missed his late wife and drank almost a whole cabinet of wine, and his son Tommy was one of the most alcoholic in Star City. However, for a long time, the father and son had never had a relationship. Any drinking session.
This is actually somewhat ironic.
"Tommy, you..."
Trying to straighten his expression, trying to make himself look less cold and less serious, Malcolm picked up the two wine glasses with a smile, turned around, and was about to hand over the wine glass in his right hand, but suddenly He discovered that the person standing in front of him, smiling broadly and reaching out to take the wine glass, was not his son Tommy.
"You are quite a nice person. Well, it's hard to refuse such hospitality! I'll have a drink with you!"
Naturally, the visitor took the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and tipped the glass upside down in a serious manner, leaving not a drop of wine left.
It's that madman! !
It's him! Absolutely right! !
His name is...Lynn!
The left hand holding the wine glass tightened instantly, and Malcolm almost reflexively wanted to attack that lunatic Lynn.
However, he held back. Because he knew that he could never defeat this guy, especially when he had no weapons at all and no bow and arrow by his side.
"You...you are Tommy's friend, haha, I..."
"I'm not."
"...I don't know you. I don't know what you are doing here, but the safe is in the next room and there is some cash in the desk drawer. Please don't hurt me."
"No."
Linn pulled the corner of his mouth and showed a creepy smile: "You know me. You... know what I am doing here."
Malcolm's face changed suddenly. He knew that his disguise was useless. This guy was coming for him. He knew that the Black Arrow who fought with him last time was him!
His shoulders sank slightly, and the muscles in his arms suddenly tightened. Although he knew he couldn't beat him, there was no reason for someone like Malcolm to sit still and wait for death.
In an instant, he had planned everything. He threw the wine at the other person's face, and while he raised his hand reflexively to cover it, he ran from the other person's side to the door, and then retrieved the weapon hidden at home. A fight to the death!
The wine glass in his hand was almost broken. Malcolm looked ferocious. The moment he started to move, he heard Lynn's seemingly casual words.
"Your son is not at home~"
He froze for a moment, and Malcolm's pupils suddenly narrowed uncontrollably, then slowly widened.
"What did you do to my son!"
"Tsk, listen to what you said. Does it sound like what a villain says to a decent person? I'm a good guy, you bad guy. Can you figure out your position?
Where's the wine? Pour it for me. Hurry up! If you move too slowly, your whole family will be killed!
ah. sorry I forgot. "
Lin En showed a despicable smile: "You only have one son..."
…
In front of the table, there are still two wine glasses, but there are several more empty wine bottles.
Malcolm's face was stiff, and his eyes were extremely fierce, but... his arms were still mechanical, pouring wine for Lynn.
"Hey~ That's right. Why are you so angry? You can drink too. You're welcome. Just like you are at home."
Bang!
The wine bottle hit the table hard. Malcolm stood up and slapped his hands on the table: "What do you want!"
"I……"
Lin En seemed to be stunned. He froze for two seconds, and then seemed to think about it.
"I, I'm here to threaten you."
"you……!"
"What did I just say...ah! I remembered it. I said, kill your whole family.
Eh! Don't worry, I'm actually lying to you!
Hahahahaha...well...I did lie to you. Well, two pieces. "
"..."
"Ask!!!!"
"……The first piece……"
"Well, that's pretty much it."
Lin En was then satisfied: "Can I talk about the second thing first?"
"……explain!"
"I didn't want to kill your son."
"...What about the first one?"
"Hey! What a coincidence! I found out you have a daughter!"
(End of chapter)
