Most people who came here to watch the show were there for the "Flying Graysons."
In an era where entertainment wasn't as plentiful as in later generations, circuses could still attract many spectators.
However, as time went on, long-standing industries like the circus would eventually be phased out by the public.
The Wayne family naturally had a second-floor box at the circus, and Fang Yuan finally met the Graysons.
The Graysons certainly did not disappoint.
Their performance was essentially a trapeze act, but compared to other circuses, their innovation and skill were clearly a cut above.
The Graysons didn't just swing through the air using metal bars; they also skillfully used ropes to make themselves more agile. Accompanied by exquisite gymnastic movements, it truly felt as if they were flying through the sky, drawing endless gasps of admiration from the audience.
A hint of nostalgia flashed in Bruce's eyes. Batman's classic equipment, the grappling hook, was inspired by the "Flying Graysons." He had even specifically learned rope techniques from Dick back then.
He gave a soft chuckle and then, right in the box and in front of Fang Yuan, he took off his clothes... Cough, don't get the wrong idea. Although Bruce took off his coat, he was wearing a lightweight version of the Batman suit underneath.
"How did you also learn the trick of tearing off your coat to change outfits?" Fang Yuan teased.
Alfred was confused, but Bruce knew Fang Yuan was referring to his future bulletproof reporter friend.
"I thought we were actually here to watch the show," Alfred sighed.
"I'll be right back!"
Bruce dropped those words and quickly climbed from the ceiling of the box to a higher vantage point.
He carefully observed the ropes the Graysons used for momentum and soon found his target.
Two ropes had clearly begun to fray, and it was certain they would snap completely before long!
This was the direct cause of Dick's parents' death, and Bruce also knew that this was the work of Gotham's local mob boss, Zucco.
He wanted the circus to make money for him, but the circus owner refused, so Zucco planned to destroy the circus's star attraction!
If I can't have it, I'll destroy it all.
A very Gotham-like way of doing things.
Bruce didn't deal with Zucco in advance because he knew the World had a certain inertia. If he arrested Zucco too early, and another Gang targeted the circus, the Graysons would still be doomed. It was better to let Zucco continue to be the one to trigger the trap.
This way, he would at least know when the disaster would occur. He could save the Graysons while deterring other criminals from coming near the circus.
Snap!
Snap!
Suddenly, under high-intensity force, the two ropes snapped. At that moment, the Grayson couple happened to be on the ropes, and having suddenly lost their protection, both fell toward the ground.
"Ah!"
The audience screamed, and the scene fell into chaos, but the event was so sudden that no one could react effectively.
Little Dick, who had just finished his move and returned to the high platform, watched this scene blankly, paralyzed with fear.
Just when everyone thought the Grayson couple was about to perish, a large dark shadow suddenly flew out. Dick saw it clearly from the platform—the shadow was actually a bat with its wings spread!
"It's... Batman!"
Little Dick immediately thought of the name his aunts and uncles at the circus had been mentioning lately.
It was said that Batman was a new Superhero in Gotham?
Gotham... Hero?
Although Dick was still young, having just turned twelve this year, even he felt that "Gotham" and "Hero" didn't quite fit together.
But now, Dick desperately hoped it was true.
Batman did not disappoint him.
Bruce fired his grappling hook, catching a beam at the top of the ceiling, and then swung out like a flying bat, accurately catching the falling Grayson couple mid-air.
"Wow!"
"It's Batman!"
"That's great!"
Everyone present was overjoyed and clapped wildly for Batman. Most of the people who came to see the show were fans of the Graysons, and even if they weren't, they couldn't help but offer encouragement upon seeing such a rescue.
After saving the Grayson couple, Bruce didn't stay. He used his grappling hook to quickly leave the scene.
He was going to find the mastermind, the mob boss Zucco, and give him trouble.
Of course, it also meant avoiding talking to the Graysons; Bruce didn't know what to say anyway.
"Dick should have his own life!" Bruce thought.
"What happened to coming back in a bit?" Alfred sighed as he packed up their things to leave.
It wouldn't be long before reporters caught the scent and arrived.
The Waynes were too big a target. If they didn't leave soon, they would easily be spotted by reporters, who would discover that Bruce Wayne wasn't there.
Despite his complaining, Alfred was doing his best to help Batman.
Fang Yuan smiled. He felt that Bruce had indeed intended to return immediately, but had broken his promise due to emotional fluctuations.
He noticed little Dick Grayson staring in the direction Batman had gone, his eyes shining with intensity.
One look and Fang Yuan knew that the bond between Batman and Dick wouldn't be broken so easily.
Regardless, Fang Yuan rarely interfered with character development in the DC Universe.
Because he only needed to stick close to Batman; Batman would recruit other superheroes for him.
To deal with future crises, Batman himself would improve his teammates' strength. Fang Yuan only needed to wait until the time was right to promote the Vought spirit.
Of course, this was also because Dick Grayson didn't have any superpowers, so he was quite casual about it.
After all, besides his identity as Robin, Dick was most famous for his firm buttocks.
Since Bruce was unwilling to let him come into contact with Superman too early, Fang Yuan simply treated it as a vacation.
However, in this era, besides Robin, many other characters who would become household names in the future were currently in their origin stories.
It couldn't be helped; Batman debuted earlier than other superheroes.
That night, while Fang Yuan was patrolling with Bruce to gather material for Vought's superheroes, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
They were pursuing a robber who had recently gained notoriety in Gotham: Red Hood.
That's right, the same hero alias used by the second Robin after going solo.
Red Hood had already committed several crimes in a row, and the Gotham Police Department had yet to catch anyone.
Of course, for the Gotham Police Department, this was the norm.
However, Gotham's vigilante, Batman, had set his sights on Red Hood.
Through surveillance, Bruce discovered that two Red Hood suspects often lingered near the ACE Chemicals plant, so he planned to go and investigate.
Batman himself was one of the World's greatest detectives.
Looking at the unaware Batman, Fang Yuan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Hey Bruce, don't you find this a bit familiar?"
"What?" Bruce turned and asked.
Fang Yuan provided some key reminders: "Red Hood, ACE Chemicals... does that really not remind you of anything?"
Batman slammed on the brakes and blurted out to Fang Yuan in shock.
"The Joker?"
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