American comic book police officer survival manual

"Boss, Lucius doesn't seem to like our gift very much."

Back at the Iceberg Restaurant, Chris stood in the private room, reporting to the Penguin while also expressing his own inner confusion:

"Wasn't he obsessed with beautiful women before Gotham? Why is he so indifferent to our gifts?"

"It is precisely because he is worthy of our friendship that he was able to keenly perceive the 'trap' in our gift."

The Penguin, seated at the head of the box, smiled, seemingly unsurprised by Lucius's reaction.

"trap?"

Even Chris, who gave the "gift," did not expect that the woman he passed on the gift to had some other problems.

"Could it be an illness?"

While Chris was thinking slowly, the words he uttered made the Penguin's face darken:

"Disease? Clumsy trick."

How could he possibly give such an insulting gift to a distinguished guest?

"Do you know who that woman is?" The penguin picked up a glass of red wine, a glint of malice flashing in his sinister eyes.

Chris shook his head, speaking frankly: "I don't know. Didn't you tell me to give Officer Lucius my identification information?"

The USB drive contained a hidden surveillance camera recording of the woman's theft, documenting her appearance and actions.

The theft was committed at a special ball, and as a woman of considerable status, such behavior would cause her to lose face among her relatives and friends if it were exposed.

It was precisely by grasping this point that the penguin was able to confidently package it as a gift and present it to the policeman.

But actually...

The Penguin already had some guesses about the woman who wished to remain anonymous.

Have you heard of "Catwoman"?

The Penguin couldn't hide the smile on his face at the thought that Lucius might very well provoke such a lady.

"Catwoman?!"

As a security guard, Chris immediately thought of this notorious thief.

He has stolen artifacts from famous buildings such as the Louvre and the Gotham Museum, and has a considerable reputation on the black market. Rumor has it that he is also a Robin Hood-like figure who "robs the rich to help the poor," often giving away stolen artifacts to people in need.

"You're doubting..."

"That's right. Although it's just suspicion, it would be most beneficial for us if we could make that officer create more potential enemies."

It was all too smooth. For a police officer, Lucius's life in Gotham was far too easy and stable.

Various gas attacks and car explosions that could have caused massive casualties were rendered harmless in the hands of that police officer. It seemed that as long as he was there, even the most vicious and ruthless individuals could not interfere with the order of Gotham.

Such amazing abilities make it hard for the Penguin not to think of a certain Dark Knight who guards Gotham.

But Lucius himself was different from that star. He had no pressure, had not harmed anyone's interests, and had not offended any people he couldn't mess with.

A police officer with no difficulties, strong abilities, and a powerful background would not easily accept an offer from the underworld.

However, if his life is filled with many enemies, forcing him to seek help from outside...

The Penguin would then have a chance to completely bring him under his control!

As an extremely pragmatic mob boss, Penguin's gift isn't so easy to accept...

"I've prepared quite a few generous gifts for that gentleman."

The Penguin took out a letter and handed it to Chris.

"Listen carefully, leave this at the pharmacy at the second intersection of Fifth Avenue in Gotham. Someone will come to collect this message."

Despite his careful actions in Gotham, the officer ultimately disrupted someone's plans.

How would the person who received the message retaliate?

Let's add a little fun to Officer Lucius's life in Gotham!

Raising his glass of red wine, the penguin eagerly anticipated what kind of predicament the policeman would find himself in next.

......

"Hey, what exactly did those penguin guys do to get you caught? Theft?"

The wound on his back no longer hindered his movement. After discussing the medication with Pamela, Lucius began to deal with the hot potato in his hands.

Since the woman entered the ward, she had remained silent and was extremely wary.

Of course, he couldn't really keep her as his possession. Right now, Lucius just wanted to get rid of this third wheel as soon as possible so as not to hinder his and Pamela's future progress.

"..."

Selena responded to Lucius's question with silence, staring only at the key in Lucius's hand.

"I'll let you go now, and we'll pretend nothing happened, okay?"

Although he didn't recognize the person in front of him, Lucius had a strong feeling that the other person was extremely dangerous...

"Lucius, she doesn't seem to want to take off her mask. Maybe she feels ashamed?"

Pamela believes that the woman brought by the gang may have been framed by those wicked men, which is why she ended up in this situation.

Is she unwilling to leave because those gangs have other leverage over her?

Speaking in the softest tone imaginable, Pamela looked directly into the other person's eyes and said sincerely:

"Do you need help, ma'am? Any help is welcome, we won't hurt you."

"...I need a relatively private room to tell you about my experience."

After thinking for a while, Selena finally spoke, but her eyes remained fixed on Lucius, who was holding the keys, and she seemed to have little gratitude for Pamela's persuasion.

"Pamela, you should do it..."

Upon hearing that they were going to a secluded place, Lucius immediately backed out.

No, I want you to come with me.

Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Lucius, or more precisely, on what the police officer was holding; the woman's thoughts were quite obvious.

Having been in Gotham for only a short time, Selena was already at her wit's end, having been taken down by gangsters. She was extremely unhappy and just wanted to get out of her current awkward situation as soon as possible.

"Okay, I know you want these... I don't want to get involved in your fight with the Penguins, and I'm not interested in your past, so..."

Taking out the USB drive, Lucius tossed the small silver object into the woman's pocket and then casually untied her from her clothes.

"Alright! You're free now~"

Without lifting the woman's veil or even inquiring about the contents of the USB drive, Lucius simply gestured towards the door, indicating that she could leave immediately.

"Whatever grudges you have with the Penguins' gang, that's between you two."

"..."

Seemingly surprised that the other party would let her go so easily, Selena looked at Lucius in astonishment.

Could this guy really have no connection with the gangs in Gotham?

No, impossible. How could someone with no background be so highly regarded by the Penguins?

The surprise and gratitude in her eyes flashed by, and Selena's heart was once again filled with wariness.

All those previous statements were just tricks to fool little girls... No police officer would admit to having connections with gangs.

He acts like a gentleman in front of his girlfriend, but how despicable must he be in private?

That's it.

The most important thing now is to erase those records related to my identity as soon as possible before considering revenge.

Suppressing her doubts, Selena quickly left the hospital and returned to her hotel in Gotham.

But when she opened the USB drive and tried to erase all her personal information...

The only content on the USB drive ignited a surge of intense anger in Selena's eyes!

"Did you really think I'd give you the evidence so easily?"

Come to my room tonight.

—Lucius.

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