I'm everywhere!" Batman's declaration was so loud that it lingered in the sky above Gotham City for a long time.
Gotham City is Batman's city. Many people think so in their hearts. The people of Gotham think so, many gangs think so, even Batman himself thinks so, and he does so, protecting the city in his own way.
In the sky, Batman had already spread out his cape and was gliding between the tall buildings like a flying bat, leaving a creepy bat shadow on the ground.
"Hey, you're everywhere? I'm sorry, Bruce, you're amazing, but you're not as amazing as you think...at least in front of this city..." Donnie took out another cigarette at some point and lit it in the cold wind. A spark jumped and shimmered in the dark city.
In this city, some things are hidden far deeper than ordinary people can imagine, such as the mysterious Court of Owls.
When Downey came to Gotham, the thing he desired most was the Dionysus factor, a magical substance comparable to Wolverine's self-healing factor. As long as conditions permit, many people can have it transplanted into their bodies, gaining amazing self-healing abilities and a long lifespan.
Metals made with Dionysus factors, like the unique self-healing adamantium in Wolverine's body, also have the ability to self-repair.
But this miraculous substance is not only owned by the Shadow Warrior Alliance, but also by the local Court of Owls.
The Court of Owls is an organization formed by nearly all of Gotham's ancient nobles, intent on secretly controlling the city, a practice they've maintained for centuries. For example, the Wayne family established roots in Gotham centuries ago, and many of Bruce's ancestors were secretly assassinated by the Court of Owls, a fact Bruce knew nothing about. Even the murder of his parents, who were murdered when he was young, had the shadow of the owls looming over the entire process, creating a complex and confusing situation.
"Originally, I didn't need to go through so much trouble to find the Shadow Warrior Alliance. It would have been enough to kill the Owl Killer... But even you, Bruce, know nothing about owls, not to mention an outsider like me. It would be a miracle if I could find them..." Donnie stared at the sky.
Until the Court of Owls took the initiative to assassinate Bruce, Bruce had no idea that such a crazy organization was lurking in the city.
Owls are the natural enemies of bats...
Donnie slowly put out the cigarette in his hand and couldn't help frowning. He had been smoking too frequently these days, which was not good.
"Anyway, we need to get Scarecrow out first. He has clues about the Shadow Warrior Alliance. We need to find the Shadow Warrior Alliance's base in the Middle East."
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In the following time, Donny used his money and his identity to arrange a detailed plan for the mouse Anderson. Anderson used the tiger's skin as a banner and went to the heads of various departments, from the warden to the judge. Anderson visited them all, claiming to be a representative of the Stark Group.
Their rise to top positions must, among other things, be attributed to their exceptional emotional intelligence. Otherwise, they would have been shot dead mid-sentence by a sniper. This was the sinister Gotham City! Anderson, with his status and connections, generously waved his cash, spending generously and making the powerful smile with delight.
What? You want Klein? The psychiatrist Batman just arrested? No problem, it's just a small matter. His crime isn't serious. Since you're willing to pay for his bail, everything will be fine...
This is why Gotham City, despite its complexity, always attracts so many people. In this city, as long as you have a background that is enough to ensure your own safety and are not stingy with your wealth, you can get what you want.
Take the money, get the job done, it's that simple and direct! Our reputation for simple folk customs is not exaggerated!
Pepper Pepper called to inquire about this matter.
After all, Anderson was doing things under the guise of Stark at Downey's instruction, and it would be difficult to hide it from the entire Stark delegation.
Donnie smiled and comforted Pepper, saying that he would never do anything to harm Stark Group, after all, he was one of the company's shareholders. On the contrary, he could use some means to bring Stark's business to Gotham City.
"The New City is fine; it's generally stable and prosperous. However, the vast Old City and Narrow Island areas are extremely unstable, with various gangs running rampant. We can sell some of these obsolete weapons to civilians, giving them a chance to protect themselves."
The two chatted some more, exchanged opinions, and hung up the phone.
The Stark Corporation was already a world-class arms dealer, involved in a wide range of businesses. Obadiah, driven by profit, even dared to sell weapons of mass destruction to Middle Eastern terrorists behind Tony's back, then goaded Tony into selling even more powerful weapons to the militaries fighting in the Middle East, profiting immensely from the war. So what was the point of Tony selling some obsolete firearms to civilians? While this "business" was a joke in the eyes of the Stark Corporation, it was at least a good start; Tony was working for the company's profits.
Pepper had made it to the top of Stark, so she knew Stark Group was far from being as glamorous as it appeared. Tony was too lazy to care about the company's affairs, but as Tony's secretary, Pepper had handled many difficult issues and had a deep understanding of the industry, even knowing more about the dark side than Tony did.
When the sun once again shone into Arkham Prison, Scarecrow Crane walked out of the prison again.
Today was a rare sunny day, and the glaring sunlight made Klein uncomfortable, so he couldn't help but shield his eyes. He didn't like walking in the sun, as it meant exposing himself to others in the sun.
It's no secret that Crane is timid, and he has never concealed it, at least not in front of Batman and Downey, two people who can easily crush him to death.
"I didn't expect you to actually get me out... The Shadow Warrior Alliance might be targeting you." Klein said, but his eyes looked around without blinking, instinctively staring at the dark corners.
"Then let them come. I didn't interfere with their plan to destroy Gotham. I just kidnapped you since they don't need you anymore. If they want to take care of even this, I don't mind going to their door and killing them first." Donny said.
"What news do you want from me?"
"To put it simply, I want to know the exact location of the Shadow Warrior Alliance headquarters, and I want to find time to visit it." Donnie said lightly.
The plain words were like a thunderclap on a flat ground, causing Klein to shudder and stare at the young man in astonishment.