The Magnetic Emperor began leading Gotham toward justice.

Seeing that a mere police officer like Bai Lang dared to talk back to him, the black sheriff Ollie sneered.

"Ha, didn't I make it very clear to you this morning? This case is extremely dangerous. No officer may investigate the 'Laughing Man' case without the sergeant's supervision or when led by the sergeant!"

“Who said I’m not the sheriff?” Bai Lang retorted.

"You!" The other white sheriff was about to reprimand him, but when he saw the sheriff badge on Bai Lang's chest as he wore a black police uniform, he immediately shut his mouth.

Meanwhile, Oswald the Penguin had already noticed that the medal on White Wave's chest was the same as Ollie's—the Sheriff's Medal.

So he didn't say anything.

"Can I investigate this case now?" Bai Lang approached the black sheriff Ollie, looking down at him.

Ollie looked at him, his dark old face almost turning red.

But he couldn't say anything.

“Sirs, since we are all equals, why be so tense?” Oswald stepped in as a peacemaker.

Bai Lang turned to look at him; he truly lived up to his reputation as a penguin.

In most universes, the Penguin ultimately rules Gotham, simply because he is a politician who fundamentally changes Gotham.

Bai Lang sat on the sofa, and the soft sofa immediately slumped in one corner.

Where did those people who died in the abandoned factory frequent?

Although the Joker's actions are mostly illogical, he never chooses his test subjects carelessly.

Therefore, these people must have something in common, perhaps a place they frequent, or perhaps a certain trait.

"They had previously camped together near Gotham Reservoir."

Well, we still have to go to the reservoir.

Bai Lang asked a few more questions, but Penguin wasn't entirely clear on many of them either.

Seeing that the Penguin could not provide any more clues, Bai Lang got up and left with Ryan.

The Penguin gang also secretly engages in some criminal activities.

Furthermore, many high-ranking government officials and police officers were bribed here.

If I expose the crimes here beforehand, I might gain a decent amount of ability points.

After Bai Lang and Ryan left, the black sheriff Ollie snorted coldly.

"He's already so arrogant after just becoming a police sergeant. If he becomes a police superintendent in the future, won't he even disregard the chief of police?!"

"Sheriff Ollie, calm down. It's normal for young people to be hot-blooded."

"If something unexpected happens during the investigation and someone dies by accident, it would truly be a case of the heavens being jealous of a talented person."

"That's what Oswald said, standing next to me."

Hearing the veiled meaning in Oswald's words, Ollie's anger instantly turned into a sinister smile.

Chapter 13 The Desperate Batman (Please add to your favorites! Please continue reading!)

Having found nothing useful all day, Bai Lang decided to go home and focus on cultivating the electrical current within his body.

We strive to reach 20 volts as soon as possible, a level that can withstand bullets.

Then I won't have to live in fear all the time.

As he approached the room door, Bai Lang took out his key.

In front of his neighbor's door, a blond white child who looked about four or five years old was standing there, smiling at him.

Bai Lang recognized the other person as Mrs. Lisa's youngest son, Peter, and nodded in response with a smile.

"Little one, have a wonderful life."

Then he unlocked the door and went inside.

Mrs. Lisa was so frightened when she saw her youngest son talking to the mediocre police officer next door that she immediately ran over and pulled him into the house.

She squatted down in front of little Peter, about to say something, when she heard the television next to her reporting that four police officers had been promoted to sergeant today.

"...These four officers have made significant contributions to order in Gotham City. Following instructions from Chief Gordon and other senior police leaders, they have been granted the position of sheriff with an annual salary of $30. Their names are as follows..."

One of the names was that of the neighbor who had just spoken to her youngest son, Peter.

It's worth noting that the average salary for police officers across America is only $70,000 per year, and even lower for regular officers.

This is also why Mrs. Lisa previously looked down on Bai Lang.

But when the figure reached $30, her entire attitude changed instantly.

The original advice to Little Peter not to follow Bai Lang's example was changed.

“Little Peter, you should learn from that older brother. He's only 23 years old, yet he's already apprehended countless criminals, protecting Gotham's order and taxpayers, and he earns a $30 annual salary plus a month of vacation every year…”

Peter recalled the burly figure from earlier and nodded, somewhat bewildered.

......

Bai Lang was naturally unaware of the drastic change in Mrs. Lisa's feelings towards him, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

He was now focusing all his attention on his body, or more precisely, on every single cell in his body.

Every cell in his body was rubbing intensely, and the electric current and power generated became increasingly pure.

[Electric current drives 104,000 volts] → [Electric current drives 105,000 volts]

The television was still broadcasting the news that Bai Lang had become a police chief during the day.

However, the screen suddenly went black, and the next moment it changed completely.

A clown-like face appeared in front of the camera.

Good evening, everyone in Gotham!

He zoomed out to see more.

In front of the clown, a strong man wearing gray armor, a black hood, and a black cloak was bound hand and foot to a chair.

That was Batman, Bruce Wayne.

His eyes were icy cold as he stared intently at the clown in front of him.

He had originally come to Gotham Reservoir after finding a clue, intending to stop the other party's plot.

But to everyone's surprise, the Joker actually collaborated with an extremely strange person, and then captured him.

'I have to find a way to escape, or the whole of Gotham will be doomed...' Bruce Wayne thought to himself as he looked at the figure in the shadows ahead.

This was the same guy who knocked himself unconscious after he subdued the Joker.

When Bruce Wayne woke up, he found himself strapped to the chair.

"Let's see who this is? Wow! Batman! Hahahaha!!"

"Gotham's knight of justice has now been captured by me! Hahahaha!!"

The clown laughed wildly, then pointed to a large screen next to him.

The video playing above shows Bai Lang battling Bane.

The terrifying destructive power beyond human comprehension makes one wonder if it's a battle between two monsters.

Meanwhile, Batman, played by Bruce Wayne, stared in shock at the screen as Batman lifted a car with one hand, looking as terrifying as a ferocious beast.

He was certain that he hadn't done it, and he had never possessed such immense power.

This is what that fake Batman did.

If he cannot escape, perhaps Gotham today will depend on him for salvation.

In front of the television, Bai Lang frowned as he watched the Joker and Batman Bruce Wayne on the screen.

"If they were at Gotham Reservoir, then logically the Joker should have been subdued by Batman, so why does it look like Batman was captured by the Joker instead?"

Did he misremember, or did something unexpected happen?

[Ability Value +4]

Looking at the ability points he had gained, Bai Lang's doubts deepened. Where did these ability points come from?

Could it be because the footage of the battle with Bane was released?

Suddenly, a chill ran through him. An unusual sense of vigilance kept reminding him that he could die at any moment as long as he was in this city.

It was as if something could lift the city beneath Bai Lang's feet into the sky at any moment.

Watching the clown on TV, Bai Lang suddenly realized that he had guessed a terrible possibility.

"Joker, you actually made a nuclear bomb???"

He quickly donned the Batman costume, preparing to locate the nuclear bomb.

He hasn't even reached the level of magnetic field rotation yet, so there's no way he could withstand a nuclear explosion!

After he left, the television screen switched again, revealing two green, transparent spheres.

Each sphere contains a person; there is a man on the left and a woman on the right.

Below them was a large well filled with bubbling, steaming acid.

"Ladies and gentlemen, and Batman!"

"Whom do you want to live? Whom do you want to die?"

The clown's mouth stretched to his ears, revealing a wild and unrestrained eerie smile.

Then, pointing to the screen displaying the video, he asked Batman, "Batman, you're so powerful, why don't you save them?"

"Hehehehehehehehe!!!"

Hearing his unrestrained laughter, Bruce Wayne's heart sank.

He knew, of course, that the other party was broadcasting live across the entire city.

Everyone thought that the Batman who was showing off his power on the screen was themselves.

But only he himself knew that he didn't have that much power; he was just an ordinary person.