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Chapter 261: League of Assassins and Batwoman
The League of Assassins.
It is a supervillain organization that loves to stir up trouble globally.
Its founder is Batman Bruce Wayne's father-in-law, Ra's al Ghul.
Their motto is 'Justice must be achieved by one's own hands,' and they have long trained assassins and warriors.
Batman got involved with Ra's al Ghul's daughter.
And they had a child, Damian Wayne.
It is precisely because of this that Batman's relationship with her is the most intriguing point; they are on-again, off-again, seemingly never completely breaking up, but also never reaching a conclusion.
And Ra's al Ghul, the Demon's Head, very much hoped that Batman would take charge of the League of Assassins with his daughter, Talia al Ghul.
However, due to disagreements, Batman naturally wouldn't agree.
Thus, the League of Assassins and Batman became star-crossed lovers.
The League of Assassins has always been dedicated to destroying Gotham and corrupting Batman, so he would take control of the League of Assassins.
Clearly, this was another operation by the League of Assassins.
Batman alone was dodging and weaving, finding it very difficult.
Because the League of Assassins isn't limited to martial arts; they even use firearms.
At this moment, a series of gunshots rang out, as if they were afraid Batman wouldn't be killed.
And Batman didn't dare to take them head-on, only continuously dodging.
It was precisely because of these gunshots that Gotham police officers didn't dare to approach.
After all, they aren't stupid.
A few thousand U.S. dollars a month, why risk their lives?
In America, being a police officer is the most dangerous profession.
No one knows if a lunatic might suddenly start shooting at you.
Every law enforcement action is fraught with danger.
Facing this situation, even if people kept calling, almost no one dared to get close; at most, they would wait in the vicinity.
Only when the main force arrived, or the gunfire stopped, would they dare to come and clear the scene.
This is why superheroes are necessary.
Only superheroes dare to rush in regardless of the danger at such a time to rescue.
For example, now, a motorcycle sped over.
Riding the motorcycle was a woman with wavy red hair, wearing Bat-armor and a mask.
"Oh, Batwoman is here too."
Harley Quinn shouted.
It was indeed Batwoman who arrived.
They naturally had some grievances with Batwoman.
Batwoman considered them villains and had tried to arrest them more than once.
Under these circumstances, the two sides naturally became enemies.
So Harley Quinn's tone was a bit sarcastic.
Arthur , however, was not surprised, after all, the other party had left so anxiously, not even eating dinner.
That's right, Batwoman is Kate Kane.
Although she had beautiful red hair at this moment, everyone could tell it was a wig, just to conceal her true hair color and prevent others from knowing her real identity.
She rushed over on her Bat-motorcycle, throwing out some items as she went.
"Bang!"
These items landed on the ground, immediately emitting smoke that obscured the entire field of vision.
Making it impossible for Harley Quinn and the others, who were watching, to see anything.
Arthur was unaffected, but he spoke, "So you're just here to watch the show?"
"Ah!"
"No, not really, we were just too engrossed."
Harley Quinn immediately said.
So she slung her baseball bat over her shoulder and said, "It's our turn, sisters!"
"Let's smash these damned League of Assassins!"
"Oh!"
Then, the women all cried out, and Arthur felt he should cover his ears.
It was a bit R-rated.
Chapter 262: Not Only Protecting Myself, But Also Protecting You
With their strange cries, they immediately approached the battlefield.
The League of Assassins truly had a large number of people.
And they were spread throughout the factory.
Since Batman and Batwoman were helping them attract attention, they naturally wouldn't go near to get beaten.
Moreover, their specialty was sneak attacks.
Even Harley Quinn, who seemed carefree, never engaged in direct confrontation.
She knew very well that she had no superpowers and no armor like Batman, so she naturally had to use her brain.
So, along with Arthur , they were like assassins in the shadows.
Even the League of Assassins was ambushed.
The strength of these ninjas was quite good; ordinary villains couldn't compare to them.
These ninjas were proficient with both cold and hot weapons.
Ordinary gangsters were no match for them at all.
Therefore, for Batman, the League of Assassins was a formidable opponent.
Of course, other 'fans' of Batman wouldn't bother with the League of Assassins.
Everyone was looking for trouble with Batman themselves.
"Bang!"
Harley Quinn stealthily approached a female ninja from behind.
Then, with a single blow, she knocked her unconscious.
The female ninja quickly noticed, but her speed was not as fast as Harley Quinn's.
Harley Quinn's physical fitness was also not simple.
Although she had no superpowers, her physical fitness was in no way inferior to martial arts masters like Cammy around Arthur .
Apparently, Harley Quinn had also been enhanced.
Poison Ivy had used her abilities to enhance Harley Quinn.
Otherwise, if she were truly as weak as an ordinary person, Gotham would have devoured her long ago.
No one who could survive in Gotham was simple.
Arthur leaned over to take a look and said with some regret, "Why is it this kind of ninja outfit?"
The female ninja was completely covered, although the tight-fitting suit she wore did highlight her curvaceous figure.
"Then what do you want?"
Harley Quinn seemed a little annoyed as she rolled her eyes at him.
Arthur looked at Harley Quinn, who was dressed completely differently now.
Harley Quinn was wearing her classic outfit.
A white, ripped T-shirt, red and blue hot pants, and seemingly expensive fishnet stockings on her legs.
Coupled with her sparkly high heels, she exuded a wicked charm.
No wonder Harley Quinn was so popular.
Arthur smirked, "At least it should be like Mai Shiranui, right?"
"Who is Mai Shiranui?"
Harley Quinn looked a bit confused.
Either Gotham didn't have that series, or she hadn't played it.
But either way, they didn't know.
Arthur chuckled, "A very powerful female ninja."
Indeed powerful, and eye-catching.
Even when playing the game, it was hard not to watch her sway.
If it were a real person, Arthur felt he couldn't even imagine it.
Perhaps this was intentional for the Shiranui style.
As a ninja school, the most important thing was to complete the mission, no matter the method.
And sacrificing one's allure to complete a mission and lure enemies into making mistakes was very common for female ninjas.
It was just that Mai Shiranui was truly astonishing.
It seemed that even in the Street Fighter World, there were no fighters who could compare to Mai Shiranui.
No one was so open.
Harley Quinn rolled her eyes at him, "Keep moving. Can you protect yourself?"
"Not only can I protect myself, but I can also protect you all."
Arthur said, "Otherwise, what do you think I came for?"
"Man, quite courageous, aren't you?"
Black Canary chuckled.
Chapter 263: Daughter of the Demon
Although the Birds of Prey might not have been established for long,
their coordination was still very precise.
Poison Ivy controlled, Harley Quinn ambushed, Huntress shot from a distance, and Black Canary attacked head-on.
Under their combined efforts, the League of Assassins quickly suffered heavy losses.
At this moment, someone finally noticed the problem.
"So it's you."
"We didn't provoke you, so why are you ruining our plans?"
A woman in a black Agent's jumpsuit with long black hair appeared.
She was a graceful older sister type.
Or rather, a young married woman.
Arthur had a premonition and asked in a low voice, "Is this Talia?"
"That's right, she is the Daughter of the Demon."
Harley Quinn replied.
Ra's al Ghul was known as the Head of the Demon, so Talia al Ghul was called the Daughter of the Demon.
She was Batman's ambiguous love interest and had a son with Batman, Damian Wayne.
"No wonder Batman is so infatuated with her."
Arthur remarked after observing Talia.
Talia clearly didn't actually want to kill Batman; she was just playing with Bruce Wayne.
Or rather, she was deliberately entangled in a love-hate relationship with Batman.
Arthur was never interested in such things, so he merely glanced at her.
Harley Quinn, on the other hand, spoke up, "This is our Gotham. You stinky outsiders are blowing things up here. Did you ask us first?"
This made Talia al Ghul find it quite amusing, "You yourselves blow things up, and I need to ask you to blow things up?"
"Of course, this is our city. We can hit it, we can scold it, but who are you stinky outsiders to mess around here?"
Harley Quinn's reasoning was simple.
Although they all had a love-hate relationship with this city and didn't know how it had become this way,
only they were allowed to hit and scold it.
If outsiders joined in the criticism, they would naturally be unhappy.
It was like their alma mater during their school days.
Students of the alma mater could complain freely, but if others joined in, they would be unhappy.
"In that case, then you all can die!"
Talia said with a cold expression.
It was as if she never smiled at anyone other than Batman.
Of course, there was no need to smile in front of Arthur and the others at this moment.
Who smiles at their enemies?
As Talia spoke, countless gunshots immediately rang out.
"Quick, hide!"
Harley Quinn and the others immediately shouted.
Poison Ivy immediately controlled plants to raise a wall, directly blocking all the bullets.
Poison Ivy actually had a major weakness.
That was, she was afraid of Fire, or rather, the plants she controlled were not immune to Fire.
But because Poison Ivy was not the target this time, the League of Assassins naturally couldn't have prepared flamethrowers in advance, so they could only stare helplessly and fire wildly, seemingly trying to break down the wall.
Meanwhile, the Birds of Prey quickly took cover.
They had already dealt with many assassins, and the other side certainly wouldn't let it go.
"What do we do now? We're surrounded."
Huntress immediately asked.
Then Arthur noticed that they were all looking at Harley Quinn, and he couldn't help but rub his forehead.
"Is Harley your strategist?"
Harley Quinn, who was deep in thought, retorted, "Is there a problem with that?"
"No problem, it's just a bit unexpected."
Arthur said.
It seemed most of these women were indeed 'all brawn and no brains'.
Arthur looked closely and confirmed his assessment.
They were indeed quite 'brawny'.
And indeed 'brainless'.
To actually need Harley Quinn to come up with a plan.
And just as Harley Quinn was racking her brains, someone arrived.
Chapter 264: Love at First Sight or Lust at First Glance?
It turned out that Batman and Batgirl suddenly felt the pressure significantly decrease.
So Batman went to track down Ninja Master Ra's al Ghul, leaving Batgirl to help out.
After Batgirl arrived, she immediately threw a smoke bomb.
"Get moving!"
Seeing the smoke bomb affect the assassins, Harley Quinn immediately shouted excitedly.
Although the ninjas had been trained in combat ability when deprived of sight.
They clearly couldn't compare to the Birds of Prey.
Therefore, the women of the Birds of Prey moved nimbly, like they were performing a beautiful dance, easily defeating the ninjas surrounding them.
For a moment, the ninjas reacted defensively, causing scattered gunfire.
This forced the Birds of Prey to dodge.
So, Harley Quinn shouted, "Too many enemies, let's retreat!"
After all, the League of Assassins is an organization that has existed for hundreds of years.
It has an unknown number of members.
The Birds of Prey only had a handful of people; naturally, two fists couldn't defeat four hands.
Thus, Harley Quinn immediately grabbed Arthur and ran.
Arthur , in turn, pulled Batgirl along.
Batgirl originally intended to leave on her own, but since Arthur was holding her hand, she could only follow obediently.
When they reached a safe place, they all looked at each other momentarily.
Then, after glancing around at each other, they burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha!"
Harley Quinn laughed wildly, "Was the party fun, sisters?"
"I am not a sister."
Arthur immediately raised his hand and said.
Batgirl watched him from the side, shaking her head helplessly.
She genuinely didn't know how Arthur had gotten mixed up with this group.
Logically speaking, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey should be enemies.
Although the Bat-Family are Vigilantes, they also dislike others acting as Vigilantes.
It boils down to two words.
Double Standards!
They can play this game in Gotham, but others cannot.
Only they can be Vigilantes; no one else can.
Therefore, they fundamentally don't recognize the Birds of Prey as heroes... especially since it includes villainesses like Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.
As for Black Canary and Huntress, they aren't exactly Super Heroes either; at most, they are the type who aren't purely heroic but aren't purely villainous.
Thus, the Birds of Prey is considered an Anti-Hero, Non-Villainous organization.
"What? Is there something interesting on my face? Or do you know me?"
Arthur said this deliberately.
Batgirl could only look away, then lowered her voice and said, "No, this is our first time meeting."
"Is that so? Then you must have fallen for me."
Arthur opened his mouth and laughed, "So, is it love at first sight, or lust at first glance?"
Hearing Arthur 's words, before Batgirl could say anything, Harley Quinn chimed in, "Is that how it is?"
"In that case, I'll step aside and give you a chance to pursue him, or we can see who has the better skills."
The others started making noise, "Harley, are you really in love?"
"Oh, he's more interesting than Joker."
Hearing Harley Quinn say this, Poison Ivy immediately said, "Kiss him!"
So, Harley Quinn also started egging them on, as if watching a show.
"Kiss him!"
Harley Quinn was the type who loved a spectacle, so she immediately forgot what she had just said.
Poison Ivy also breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew that although Harley Quinn was wild, she wouldn't like sharing a man with others.
Batgirl jumped in surprise and immediately said, "Nonsense, I don't like men."
"Oh really?"
Harley Quinn drew out the question, then launched a surprise attack.
She grabbed Arthur 's head and pushed him directly towards Batgirl for a kiss.
Chapter 265: My Heart Hurts So Much
Batgirl didn't react at all; she just watched Arthur 's face draw closer until their lips met precisely.
Arthur had noticed long ago, but he didn't move, allowing Harley Quinn to push him.
Of course, upon realizing Harley Quinn's strength was a bit excessive, he quickly resisted and cushioned the force.
Otherwise, Arthur and Batgirl's teeth would have been agonizingly painful.
That definitely wouldn't have been a good experience.
Unlike now, Batgirl was instantly stunned, as if her mind had gone blank, forgetting to resist and letting Arthur have his way.
Gradually, she even responded.
Seeing their actions, Harley Quinn clapped and laughed, "See? Who said she doesn't like men?"
"But I don't know why, my heart hurts so much."
As she spoke, Harley Quinn started having trouble breathing.
It was as if Arthur was sucking her air, not Batgirl's.
"Shit!"
After a moment, Batgirl finally reacted and shoved Arthur away.
"You two!"
She looked angrily at Arthur .
Arthur shrugged, "Don't blame me."
So, Batgirl could only glare at Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn said, "Tsk tsk, you were enjoying it just now, and now you're angry?"
"Darling, this kind of woman isn't reliable."
Harley Quinn immediately wrapped her arms around Arthur 's arm.
Batgirl instantly got an angry vein mark: "You're the unreliable one."
Thus, she also joined the side fighting over Arthur .
The two women began pulling on Arthur .
The Birds of Prey simply watched the show from the side.
As for Batman, he had long been forgotten... "The Wayne Enterprises announces a partnership with Future Technology Company to jointly develop the Interstellar Universe..."
The next day, news spread everywhere.
Arthur lay leisurely on the sofa in the presidential suite, watching the news.
Last night, he wished he had the Shadow Clone Technique.
But in the end, he chose neither of them, unwilling to hurt the heart of any beauty.
So he just came back.
After reaching cooperation with the Wayne Enterprises, Arthur went back and brought people over.
They were all elite talents from various Worlds, and they would be permanently stationed in this World, responsible for communication and cooperation with the Wayne Enterprises.
A somewhat exhausted Bruce Wayne also saw other Worlds with his own eyes.
He no longer had any doubts about the cooperation.
Arthur also accepted a news interview and gained some Reputation Points.
It could be said that everyone was happy.
Afterwards, Arthur reluctantly left Gotham.
No wonder Batman loved Gotham so much; he had only been here a few days and already had stories with so many heroines.
But Arthur naturally wouldn't stop his journey.
He needed to develop more Worlds.
So after Arthur left, many people came looking for him, secretly calling him a scumbag.
For example, Catwoman Selina Kyle.
She wanted to ask Arthur for help.
After truly witnessing the Future Technology Company, she realized Arthur 's power.
Only to learn that Arthur had already left.
However, Selina Kyle could still receive assistance.
"Mr. Arthur said that if you came, we would do everything to help you."
Selina Kyle pursed her lips and replied, "I'll wait for him to return."
"When will he be back?"
"Sorry, he is very busy."
The staff member shook his head.
How could they possibly know Arthur 's whereabouts?
Selina Kyle could only nod regretfully: "Then I will come again later."
She didn't know if she truly wanted help, or if she just wanted to see Arthur again.
At least Arthur had made a lasting impression on her.
Chapter 266: Hero Dispatch Center
At this moment, Arthur naturally didn't know that someone was thinking about him.
He arrived in a new World.
In this World, Superheroes were like big celebrities, revered by thousands.
Their IP was developed into things like dolls and games, becoming very popular.
They often appeared in the news and could even film commercials... Moreover, there was a massive company here that controlled these Superheroes and helped them maintain their image.
Unfortunately, this company was not Vought International.
Arthur looked at the billboard in front of him, reading the name on it.
*Hero Dispatch Center*.
If Arthur remembered correctly, this was a relatively popular superhero workplace comedy game on Earth in his previous life.
The protagonist was a Superhero with neither superpowers nor Money Powers.
Mecha-Man.
Although he piloted a Mecha just like Tony Stark.
But unlike Tony Stark, who could casually make an Iron Man Suit.
Mecha-Man's Mecha could be said to have been passed down for three generations.
It was passed down from his Grandpa to him, constantly repaired and patched up, with the main core being a Crystal.
It looked like some kind of engine, and human technology found it difficult to replicate.
No one knew how it was created.
However, for Arthur , that thing held no attraction whatsoever.
Because he had too many cores on hand.
The batteries from the Sword Star World, and the new energy source Tony Stark researched himself.
Every single one was High-Tech.
Therefore, what attracted Arthur was instead this Hero Dispatch Center.
This was an almost global enterprise.
There were so-called supervisors in every region.
Arthur was currently in Los Angeles, and the supervisor here was Jin Yaoguang, one of the female protagonists in the game.
The craziest thing about this World was that Superheroes and Supervillains were everywhere.
Furthermore, the existence of a behemoth enterprise like the Hero Dispatch Center made Superheroes and Supervillains adversaries.
Even some Supervillains longed to become Superheroes.
Soon, Arthur saw Jin Yaoguang's billboard.
Jin Yaoguang was considered a goddess, but her appearance, like a Sailor Moon transformation, was vastly different from her true self.
The transformed Jin Yaoguang had beautiful blonde hair, exuded the aura of a Mature Woman, wore a half-face mask, and was clad in traditional superhero attire: a blue cape and a blue and White spandex suit.
This showcased her large physique completely.
The transformed Jin Yaoguang was very large, clearly not someone an ordinary person could handle.
Who wouldn't like this kind of blonde Mature Woman?
Unfortunately, in the game, you could only choose one of two, and Jin Yaoguang's performance was quite poor.
But for Arthur , there was never a choice between two options; adults always choose to have them all.
Thus, Arthur had an idea.
The principle is the same for all women.
Instead of seeking them out, you must make them come to you.
Therefore, Arthur prepared to become a Superhero for a while.
He didn't plan on being like the male protagonist, Robert.
Because he wasn't that decadent, nor was he that small and thin.
Mecha-Man Robert compared to Jin Yaoguang was like a small horse pulling a large cart.
Jin Yaoguang's large figure, her shoulder width, and her waist-to-hip ratio were clearly too much for Robert to handle.
Only Mandy, after canceling her transformation, was a better match for him.
An average person simply couldn't withstand Jin Yaoguang's large frame.
Chapter 267: A Hero Out of Interest
Boom!
A World teeming with superheroes and villains is, by nature, a powder keg of constant upheaval.
Whether hero or villain, the moment a power is used, collateral damage is almost inevitable.
When gods brawl, mortals pay the price—simple as that.
Worse, these villains have no conscience; civilians aren't spared, and many end up hurt.
That very reality made the Superhero Dispatch Center famous.
Light and darkness are two sides of the same coin.
Without darkness, no one would yearn for light.
And if you've never seen light, you might endure the dark without complaint.
At this moment, a factory on the outskirts of Los Angeles is erupting in fierce combat.
Ordinary people hear the explosions and keep their distance.
Arthur , however, has come specifically.
He hovers mid-air, having never played superhero before, so it feels a bit awkward.
Normally, he follows the domineering-CEO script.
Now, clad in a nano-combat suit that hugs every line of his body, he feels stiff—like a rookie hero on his first patrol.
So instead of jumping in, he floats above, watching the fight unfold below.
Inside the plant, a giant mecha is being ganged up on.
That's the World's Mech Warrior.
His suit isn't sleek like Tony Stark's; it's closer in bulk to the Hulkbuster.
Its pilot, Robert, looks almost child-sized beside the towering armor—a striking contrast.
A swarm of attackers below all answer to someone called "Riddle."
Masked, Riddle wields a program that calculates every possible outcome.
It lets him stay one step ahead, seemingly invincible.
Of course, probability is never absolute.
Even the best algorithm can't hit one hundred percent certainty.
After all, not even Arthur 's Red Queen would make such a claim.
Red Queen has absorbed oceans of knowledge, yet even she treads carefully.
Right now, Mech Warrior is outmatched—two fists against too many hands.
Arthur has to save him; if the armor survives, Mech Warrior will never join the Superhero Dispatch Center.
For someone with ideals like his, staying a straight-laced hero is the better path.
So, the moment Mech Warrior finds himself trussed up, Arthur drops from the sky.
Bang!
Just as everyone's locked in battle, the factory roof is ripped clean off.
The villains unload guns and cannons at Mech Warrior.
Thanks to an energy shield, Mech Warrior endures the barrage—for now.
Riddle, mask on, speaks mysteriously of probability calculations.
"Your energy's down to eight percent. Hand over the core and I'll let you walk."
His voice carries a faint electronic edge.
"I know your plan, but you forgot to factor in the chain on your leg."
"That drops your success chance to near zero."
Arthur cuts in: "Did your algorithm factor in the odds of me showing up?"
His grand entrance freezes everyone for a beat.
No one expected someone to drop out of the sky.
"Who are you?"
Riddle's eyes flicker; his program throws an error.
There's zero data on Arthur —nothing at all.
He doesn't even know the man's name.
"Me? Just a hero who does this for fun."
Arthur stands in black nano-armor, his cape billowing without wind!
Chapter 268: Invisible Bich
"Is it out of interest?"
Riddle only felt that Arthur was showing off.
But he had no evidence.
Then he immediately shouted, "Open fire, kill this fool!"
"Bang bang bang!"
Thus, a group of guns pointed at Arthur .
Inside, Mech Warrior was immensely grateful: "Brother, you should leave quickly, this place is too dangerous."
"You should mind your own business; you still don't know that someone planted explosives."
Arthur reached out and picked up a bomb.
Seeing this, Mech Warrior and Riddle squinted in disbelief.
"Bang bang bang!"
The bullets struck Arthur , but it was as if they hit steel; he was instantly knocked back, producing a metallic clank.
Arthur even struck a superhero pose, hands on hips, letting them fire.
Then, under their astonished gazes, he reached out and crushed the bomb.
"Boom!"
The bomb's blast was powerful enough to destroy Mech Warrior.
But at that moment, the explosion was confined to Arthur 's palm.
His palm blocked the entire explosion.
Seeing this, Riddle immediately squinted.
Because in this World, there has never been a superhero as astonishing as Arthur .
Other people's superpowers compared to Arthur 's are like the difference between a father and a son.
Even the most popular "Jingren" from the Superhero Dispatch Center.
This alien cannot be compared with Arthur .
Jingren's design is obviously similar to Superman; he is an alien with a human form, but otherwise vastly different from humans.
Could Arthur also be an alien?
Looking back, Riddle had simply fled.
He is someone who never fights an unprepared battle.
Arthur didn't mind; he was just an ordinary person without superpowers.
In the original plot, they were beaten so badly; it's truly absurd.
"Retreat!"
As Riddle vanished, the others prepared to withdraw.
Obviously, the plan to besiege Mech Warrior had completely failed.
Arthur didn't care about them; after all, he wasn't truly there to grind monsters.
He only caught a person.
From Mech Warrior's perspective, Arthur only grabbed a wisp of air.
"Let me go!"
But that wisp of air spoke.
Obviously, this is a person with invisibility.
"Invisible Woman, or should I call you Invisible Bitch?"
Arthur replied, "I hope it's the former."
A struggling, short‑haired, tomboy‑like woman revealed her true form.
Her figure was nothing remarkable, just fairly proportionate.
Compared to the towering Jin Yaoguang, she was a stark contrast.
"Poor Bich, you were deceived by them, and you even helped count their money?"
Arthur said, "If you want to clear your name, I can help you."
"Hehe, you promised not to call me Bich."
Invisible Woman Cortney sneered.
She wore a bodysuit and a purple jacket, and was a contrasting Bich, with a nose ring.
Reality isn't like a game; games have characters that are either conquerable or not.
But reality only depends on whether Arthur wants it.
At this moment, Arthur was being a bit reckless.
"I like calling you Bich, since I've never called anyone that before."
Arthur said.
He always thought it was an insult.
But now, he considered Invisible Woman a Bich.
Especially in the original plot, her character flips repeatedly and can easily turn completely dark.
Arthur felt speechless.
There's nothing to say about such a Bich woman.
Chapter 269: You Are the Real Heroes
"Hey, the police are coming, let me go quickly."
The Invisible Bitch heard a siren outside and immediately panicked.
"You can go."
Arthur released her: "Wait, I'm going to find you."
"Heh, what do you want me for? Want to do it with me?"
The Invisible Bitch sneered, feeling truly released and somewhat incredulous.
"Hmm, your figure really doesn't whet my appetite much."
Arthur sized her up, deeply hurting her pride.
No woman likes to hear that, so she flipped Arthur the middle finger.
"Watch me not kill you."
She said harshly, then vanished instantly.
Watching her leave, Arthur shook his head.
If it were Susan the Invisible Woman from the Marvel Universe, he would still be very interested.
After all, Susan is not only a blonde sweet girl, but also has a great figure.
But this Invisible Bitch here... is not only a tomboy, but also a Rune Warrior with a nose ring.
Her figure isn't top-notch either.
Arthur 's interest wasn't that great.
"Thanks."
At that moment, Mech Warrior Robert looked at Arthur : "May I ask who you are? Why didn't I know you before?"
"Because I'm just a hero driven by interest."
Arthur remembered his own persona.
"Aren't you leaving?"
"Leaving? No."
Arthur smiled and shook his head: "I'm here to tell the World that people are safe now."
He gradually floated up, then descended outside the factory.
The area was already surrounded by police officers.
When the officers saw him, they didn't know who Arthur was.
Seeing this, Mech Warrior hurried out and told the arriving officers and reporters what had happened.
When reporters learned that Arthur rescued Mech Warrior, they immediately became interested in him.
After all, people in Los Angeles are tired of hearing Mech Warrior's stories.
And this newly emerged 'hero' Arthur fits the reporters' needs perfectly.
Thus, reporters surrounded Arthur like a galaxy of stars cradling the moon.
Arthur also began his performance.
"Why do I become a superhero? Because I want to make this World better; even without superpowers, I will still do it."
"Who are the real heroes? Not me, not Mech Warrior, but you behind the screen; you are the true heroes!"
"..."
Arthur recited a set of Homelander quotes, added a sunny, cheerful smile, and immediately began crafting his own persona.
I have to say, the effect was huge.
When his interview appeared on the screens of many in Los Angeles, many were moved by his words.
How could we say Homelander's traffic is high?
Watt Company is a firm that specializes in managing superheroes; in this World, it's like a dimensional strike.
The Superhero Dispatch Center doesn't operate much, and the personas it creates aren't appealing.
But Homelander is different; before Homelander reveals his true face, everyone likes Homelander.
Arthur certainly doesn't want to be Homelander; that would be too boring.
He has so many Worlds and wouldn't care about just one.
He just wants to try the feeling of being a superhero.
And Arthur feels good; after the news broke, he instantly became a big star.
The reputation he most wanted didn't really increase much.
Mainly because there are too many superheroes in this World.
He just became famous, and only people in Los Angeles have noticed him.
Therefore, Arthur decided to 'work harder' a bit.
Chapter 270 – Quotations of Homelander
"I'm no hero; you, my friend, are the real hero."
Arthur flashed a thumbs-up at the camera.
The teenage girl he had just rescued gazed at him with gratitude, stars practically twinkling in her eyes.
One had to admit, Homelander's persona was highly effective.
Everyone longed for a Homelander in this World—someone with superpowers who showed no arrogance and instead declared the people he saved to be the true heroes.
Reality was the exact opposite: most super-powered individuals were proud and looked down on ordinary people.
Even the so-called superheroes were no different.
No one had ever said to an ordinary person, "You are the real hero."
Add Arthur 's dashing uniform and sunny smile to that line and…
…his meteoric rise to fame was hardly surprising.
Day after day lately, Arthur had been doing Superhero work.
Helping others really did bring happiness.
He had already gained quite a bit of fame.
He figured that was about enough.
"All right, folks, time for a drink."
Arthur smiled at the reporters filming him.
He marveled at how many superheroes this World already had.
Otherwise, his fame score would surely have been higher.
The reporters quickly stepped back; Arthur shot skyward and vanished from sight.
Moments after he left, a blue-uniformed heroine descended from the sky.
"Hey, where is he?"
Jin Yaoguang asked the reporters scattered below, but Arthur was nowhere to be found.
A reporter chuckled, "Jin Yaoguang, you're late—he flew off."
"Oh, I flew too slowly."
She could fly, but clearly not as fast as Arthur .
After all, her powers weren't far above average.
Even clearing out one roomful of villains would be exhausting.
She could only scare them away.
Annoyed, Jin Yaoguang found herself immediately surrounded by reporters.
Arthur had no idea Jin Yaoguang was looking for him.
Or if he did know, he wouldn't have cared.
People always cherish most what they can't obtain.
He had now arrived at the Superhero Bar.
As the name implied, only superheroes came here.
Villains were allowed in too, of course.
But they'd get beaten up… accordingly, there was also a Villain Bar.
At least that arrangement was rather nice.
Ordinary people couldn't enter either establishment.
Thus they never crossed paths with superheroes or supervillains.
Arthur landed right outside; the bouncer took one look and quickly stepped aside.
Arthur was so hot right now that many had started calling him "Superman" and the like.
He couldn't be bothered to complain.
There were no Kryptonians in this World anyway.
When Arthur walked into the Superhero Bar, the place seemed to quiet for a moment.
Everyone glanced at him, some outright staring.
Their eyes were full of envy and jealousy.
Why did these powered people want to be superheroes, really?
It wasn't simply for the joy of doing good.
They wanted fame and success.
In this World, Superhero was a profession—one on par with celebrities.
Popular superheroes enjoyed huge exposure and legions of fans, and that alone drew people in droves.
So Arthur 's words were shocking and won him plenty of ordinary people's affection.
Chapter 271: The Red-Skinned Succubus
Arthur ignored the stares and walked straight to the bar.
As long as these people didn't start trouble, he'd pretend they didn't exist.
Otherwise, taking the initiative to teach them a lesson would be a bit inappropriate.
He said to the bartender, "Something strong."
"No problem."
The bartender mixed the drink right away.
Just then, footsteps approached.
Arthur assumed it was someone looking for a fight.
Instead, he heard a woman's voice: "Handsome Superman, how about buying me a drink?"
Arthur was speechless. "Where on earth did the nickname 'Superman' come from?"
"Who told you not to leave a name?"
The woman chuckled. "Most Superheroes end up with nicknames that don't match how they see themselves."
Arthur turned his head.
A Red-Skinned Succubus was standing beside him.
She had two small demon horns on her head, skin as red as blood, and yellow irises.
Right now she wore only a white tank top—very sexy.
Most striking of all, she had a tail.
Arthur couldn't help staring at her demon tail, itching to play with it.
He had to admit succubi really were different from other demons—less grotesque, more bewitching.
"A gentleman doesn't stare at a lady's tail."
The Red-Skinned Succubus said at once.
"Sorry, just curious."
Arthur smiled.
He'd never seen anything like it before.
"Arthur ."
"Demon Fuluo."
Demon Fuluo—one of the protagonist's team.
Of course Arthur knew her.
She looked fierce, but was actually a gentle big sister.
Nothing like the usual stereotype of demons.
And who doesn't like an older sister?
So Arthur asked, "What would you like to drink?"
"The usual."
She spoke straight to the bartender.
Clearly a regular.
"First time I've seen you here,"
she said, eyeing Arthur .
"Not busy today."
Arthur answered casually.
Demon Fuluo said, "You're so strong; people say you're even mightier than Astonishing."
Arthur just shrugged. "Power doesn't matter; a kind heart does."
"All right, Superhero, I've got a proposal."
Demon Fuluo finally showed her cards.
"What proposal?"
Arthur asked offhandedly.
Demon Fuluo sipped her drink and smiled. "I just joined the Superhero Dispatch Center. Our team's short one member. Join us and we'll make you the leader."
Their team was the famous 'Tail-enders'—the name said it all.
Even inside the Superhero Dispatch Center they ranked dead last.
Basically a bunch of losers—hardly heroes at all.
So Arthur refused outright. "I'm not interested in joining any team—only in getting inside you."
Anyone else might have gotten angry.
But Demon Fuluo was a succubus; she answered boldly, "Join the team and I'll let you."
Arthur turned to her. "Deal?"
"Absolutely."
Demon Fuluo nodded, thinking she'd sealed the bargain.
"Then wait for it."
Arthur said, "For now, let's drink."
Demon Fuluo was a little disappointed and could only drink with him.
Then she thought of another trick—get Arthur drunk.
So the two of them drank like lovers at a Flower-Wine Feast, arms around each other.
But Demon Fuluo's plan failed.
Arthur couldn't get drunk no matter how much he drank, and neither could she.
Still—she was a succubus.
Was Arthur even human anymore?
Chapter 272 – Collecting a Little Interest
Arthur and Demon Fuluo carried their last glasses of wine out of the bar and found a spot with a nice view.
A gentle breeze passed, and both fell silent.
Arthur scooped her into his arms and flew straight to the rooftop.
"So you still won't join us?"
Demon Fuluo asked helplessly.
"It's not the right time."
Arthur replied, "But I can collect some interest first."
He lifted her chin and lowered his head for a taste.
"Mm!"
Demon Fuluo's golden eyes went wide.
It was Arthur 's first kiss with a Succubus.
It felt nothing like kissing a human.
There was an almost addictive, unique sensation to it.
At first Demon Fuluo was startled, but she quickly responded under Arthur 's lead.
"Ha!"
A few minutes later they finally parted.
Demon Fuluo slapped away Arthur 's wandering hand.
"We agreed on interest only—don't take the principal."
She panted, "Wait until you join us."
"Tch."
Arthur could only nod.
Unable to stay any longer—afraid Arthur would devour her whole—Demon Fuluo vanished in a blink.
A dimensional rift opened in front of her; she slipped through and reappeared elsewhere, as if by flash-step.
That was Demon Fuluo's power; after all, she was a demon from another World.
She was a bit like Marvel's Demon Swordsman.
Greatsword in hand, portals for travel, and Demon Swordsman could even enter her Demon-Child form.
But Demon Swordsman was a blonde Caucasian girl; she didn't have the flair of a red-skinned Succubus.
Blonde Caucasian girls are common; red-skinned succubi are not.
"Whirr!"
Just then Arthur looked up to see a mech fly past.
Clearly Mech Warrior, undeterred by his scrapped suit, still paid to play Superhero.
The Superhero Dispatch Center existed precisely because solo hero work bled money.
Even superheroes have to live and earn.
Just like Superman Clark Kent—without Batman he couldn't even keep the Kent farm.
For superheroes, sometimes money power beats superpower.
So Arthur didn't mind outfits like the Superhero Dispatch Center or Vought Company.
They monetized powers, yes, but spared heroes empty pockets.
They even gave former villains a shot at redemption.
Ex-villains willing to reform could become heroes.
Without such companies there'd be fewer heroes—and far more villains.
Then Arthur lifted off and flew back to his rented place.
He'd rented a small bungalow on a street near Beverly Hills.
That's the trouble with Los Angeles.
Unlike New York, it lacks tall towers; outside downtown it's mostly these little bungalows.
With L.A.'s high population density, traffic jams are constant.
Hardly a day passes without congestion.
Hence, among superheroes, those who can fly are in greater demand.
Back inside, Arthur found his computer screen lit.
It was another message from the Superhero Dispatch Center inviting him to join.
Understandable—Arthur 's popularity was through the roof.
The Center wanted to tap his traffic.
Traffic equals money.
As the saying goes: the World flocks hither and thither, all for profit.
No one does anything without gain.
Chapter 273 – Hero Saves the Beauty, Never Goes Out of Style
The next day, Arthur first returned to the Marvel Universe to handle some matters before coming back.
In December, the girls still wanted to follow Arthur , but he refused.
He wanted to play Superhero alone.
So, come evening, he went out again.
Facts proved that even superheroes make calls based on personal preference.
Arthur wanted to test whether the suspension-bridge effect was real.
So he kept rescuing girls in danger.
After all, hero-saves-beauty never goes out of style.
And sure enough, it worked.
When someone crosses a stressful or thrilling situation—say, a shaky suspension bridge—they experience physiological arousal: racing heart, etc.
If another person happens to appear, the individual may misattribute those bodily reactions to that person and develop feelings for them.
Consequently, Arthur gained plenty of admirers among the girls he saved.
Right now he was scanning for targets from the air when he spotted an explosion in the suburbs—clear signs of fierce fighting.
Arthur flew over at once, because one of the combatants turned out to be Jin Yaoguang.
Boom!
Jin Yaoguang crashed into the ground in utter disgrace, leaving a deep crater.
And her attacker was clearly an alien.
One had to admit, this World had no shortage of extraterrestrials.
The alien's skin color was completely different, and it looked like an insectoid.
It was about to strike Jin Yaoguang again when Arthur kicked it away.
When Jin Yaoguang came to her senses amid the rubble, she immediately saw a hand extended toward her.
She froze for a second, then saw Arthur 's trademark smile.
"It's over."
"Because I'm here!"
Seeing Arthur 's sunny grin and hearing his confident words, Jin Yaoguang's heart thumped.
Jin Yaoguang was kind and pure—so innocent that people might mistake her for a villain, the type who seems too good to be true.
Her feelings were straightforward, without pretense; she dared to love and dared to hate.
She even had a bit of an exhibitionist streak and came off as carefree.
So Jin Yaoguang adored someone like Arthur —powerful and with a great personality.
She loved the way he encouraged people.
Especially in a moment like this, she felt he was her destined hero.
She blushed so hard she couldn't speak.
But she hadn't lost her wits; she placed her gloved hand in his.
Arthur pulled her to her feet.
Transformed, Jin Yaoguang stood about six feet tall with a very "generous" build.
She had the frame of a typical Caucasian woman—like a heavy-duty truck.
One could imagine how satisfying that figure must feel.
She wore a white-and-blue skintight battlesuit, her golden hair spilling over her shoulders.
Arthur smiled. "Wait while I finish him off."
Jin Yaoguang nodded quickly, then watched Arthur take flight.
The alien he'd knocked away came flying back, only for Arthur to grab it mid-air and slam it into the ground.
It was as if Arthur was putting on a show for Jin Yaoguang.
Demonstrating his absolute dominance over this World.
The superhumans here weren't particularly strong—pretty average overall.
Take the Invisibility Bitch: aside from turning invisible she had almost nothing else, just some self-taught fighting skills—mediocre at best.
Jin Yaoguang's powers came entirely from the necklace she wore; remove it and she was an ordinary person whose hair wasn't even blond.
Even the more formidable alien, "Astonishing," could only reach the speed of sound.
Chapter 274 – The Suspension-Bridge Effect
In this World, Arthur 's strength was a dimensional-level crushing.
Of course, like Superman, wherever he went wasn't it always a dimensional drop-off?
People like them don't need any special powers; all they need is an incomparably tough steel body.
So Arthur stepped on the Alien and, with two solid punches, left him unable to get up.
Seeing the Alien no longer resisting, Arthur stopped.
"Thank you."
Jin Yaoguang hurried over, gazing at Arthur with starry eyes.
Arthur played hard-to-get: "In that case, I'll take my leave."
"Wait!"
Panicked, Jin Yaoguang immediately called after him.
"What's wrong?"
Arthur flashed a sunny smile.
Jin Yaoguang bit her lip. "May I buy you a drink?"
"Of course—when a beautiful lady asks, how could I refuse?"
Arthur pretended to hesitate, then nodded in agreement.
That delighted Jin Yaoguang.
Moments later a large vehicle emblazoned with Jin Yaoguang's image pulled up.
It was a Superhero Dispatch Center truck; it took the Alien Arthur had beaten into submission.
Only then was Jin Yaoguang's mission officially over.
Just as she returned, a figure descended from the sky.
He wore battle-suit colors matching Doctor Strange, complete with a crimson cloak.
"Astonishing?"
Arthur looked over.
"Jin Yaoguang, are you all right?"
Astonishing regarded her with concern.
Arthur folded his arms; if he remembered correctly, Astonishing had once wooed Jin Yaoguang.
They hadn't lasted—Astonishing was an Alien, his customs too different from Earthlings'.
But Jin Yaoguang had already been "developed".
From the look of things, this was the very courtship period.
Jin Yaoguang shook her head. "I'm fine—he saved me."
She walked to Arthur 's side.
Given a choice between Arthur and Astonishing, Jin Yaoguang would pick Arthur without hesitation.
If Arthur hadn't appeared, she might have accepted Astonishing's pursuit.
But now, under the suspension-bridge effect, she only wanted Astonishing to keep his distance.
So Astonishing promptly said, "Then let's grab dinner together?"
"No."
Jin Yaoguang refused at once. "I have things to do—go on ahead."
"All right."
Oblivious, Astonishing couldn't tell why she declined; he assumed she was truly busy.
With that, he flew away.
Arthur asked, "That your suitor?"
"Huh? No!"
Jin Yaoguang shook her head hurriedly. "Just an Alien colleague."
Arthur glanced at her, certain she no longer felt anything for Astonishing.
"In that case, how about the Superhero Bar?"
"Sure."
Jin Yaoguang agreed at once.
Arthur made his move right away.
"Whoa—what are you doing?"
Jin Yaoguang found herself swept into Arthur 's arms and quickly wrapped her arms around his neck.
Arthur saw through her prim act—she didn't mind at all.
He found an excuse: "I fly faster than you—objections?"
"N-none."
How could Jin Yaoguang possibly object?
Cradled in his arms and meeting his sunny smile, she felt her heart flutter.
This was the feeling.
She was in love!
Still, Jin Yaoguang felt a twinge of insecurity.
"Will he accept my real self?"
Her true form was also a great beauty, just not as dazzling as Jin Yaoguang.
Chapter 275 – The Feeling of Being in Love
Arthur had no intention of peeking into Jin Yaoguang's heart.
There simply wasn't any need.
He felt that winning Jin Yaoguang was a sure thing.
After all, Jin Yaoguang was a pure girl at heart—so pure she felt almost like a clueless sweetheart.
Just like the classic blonde bombshell in American films and shows.
In America, people have a stereotype about blonde beauties.
Namely, that they're all 'brainless'.
Jin Yaoguang fit that stereotype pretty well.
She was innocent and kind—so much so that people once suspected she was faking it, secretly a villain… but in the end everyone realized she really was that pure.
It wasn't an act.
Jin Yaoguang lay quietly in Arthur 's arms, feeling his heartbeat and warmth.
For a moment she even forgot how fast he was moving.
It wasn't until Arthur landed and said to the blushing girl in his arms, "We're here."
"Oh."
Jin Yaoguang nodded blankly, then exclaimed, "Huh? Already?"
It had felt like they'd only just taken off—how could they have arrived?
Mm, that feeling of soaring into the clouds was wonderful.
Looks like Arthur really was faster than she'd thought!
Hopefully he isn't that quick at other things… She stepped down from his arms, and the two walked into the Superhero Bar.
There weren't many patrons tonight.
The moment they entered, they became the center of attention.
Almost no one didn't know Jin Yaoguang; even Arthur 's fame was a notch lower than hers.
She was simply too textbook-perfect.
Blonde, Caucasian, tall and curvy, long legs… With her statuesque aura, Jin Yaoguang was hard not to fantasize about conquering.
And now it looked like someone had already claimed her.
Envious, jealous, resentful stares shot toward Arthur .
Why him?
Arthur was already wildly popular, and now he was dating Jin Yaoguang!
For all they knew, their goddess might end up ridden hard by Arthur … In short, the jealousy was unbearable.
Arthur looked like life's grand winner: a booming career and a gorgeous girlfriend.
In this World, Superheroes were basically celebrities.
Celebrities naturally compete.
They'll do anything for buzz and traffic.
And now he'd snagged a superstar—countless people were green with envy.
Still, no one dared cause trouble.
Because Arthur was simply too strong.
After they sat down, Jin Yaoguang whispered, "Sorry, maybe coming here wasn't such a good idea."
"It's fine. I'm used to it."
Arthur replied, "Besides, I like that they're jealous—it proves how charming you are."
"Thank you."
Jin Yaoguang smiled shyly.
They ordered two drinks and soon were chatting merrily.
So much so that Jin Yaoguang forgot why she'd sought Arthur out in the first place.
It really felt like the two of them were dating.
They kept learning new things about each other.
After a while, Jin Yaoguang raised her glass. "I know a place with a great view."
"Oh?"
Arthur let her lead him out of the bar by the hand.
Then Jin Yaoguang obediently hopped back into his arms.
"You're faster."
"All right."
Arthur had no choice but to lift her and take off.
Following her directions, he landed on a billboard that offered a perfect view of the Hollywoodsign.
Seems like, in every timeline, Hollywood remains a golden brand.
"Nice spot. Why not fly right to the sign and get a full view of Los Angeles?"
"Mm, maybe I just like it here?"
Jin Yaoguang answered, and they clinked glasses.