From Gotham to Night City, my infamy is known to all.

He was just wondering whether he should call V again to see if she was safe when Pure White jumped out first—

[Great news! After repeated verification, I've discovered that Superman is still relatively unknown, meaning the events of *Man of Steel* haven't even occurred yet, not to mention *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice* and *Justice League*. We still have time to plan and maximize our profits!]

As early as his second return to Gotham, Leo had Pure White investigate the details of this world, and now he finally glimpsed the tip of the iceberg of the DC Universe.

Superman hasn't entered the public eye yet, no wonder Batman doesn't understand his hints.

This is interesting...

[Pure White, I think there should be movie files on my old computer, right? Find them and show them to me quickly.]

【learn! 】

During his lunch break, Leo turned on Krenzikov and watched "Man of Steel" at three times the normal speed.

He actually found a perfect point of intervention—that is, to save Superman's adoptive father.

Tornadoes are natural disasters for ordinary people, but for him, who had prepared in advance, they were not a great threat.

Putting everything else aside, simply running over and bringing the person into the escape pod would easily make Superman owe him a huge favor.

He excitedly told Chunbai about the idea, wanting to see what she thought.

[It is indeed feasible; the singularity's instantaneous expansion and contraction capabilities are sufficient to counter all types of natural disasters. However, this is only a secondary objective; our primary objective is the Mother Box of Apokolips! That thing created Cyborg, so it can certainly be used by us!]

There are currently three Mother Boxes on Earth, located on Paradise Island in the Amazons, the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and Stone Labs in Detroit, USA. Forget about the first two for now; they're unattainable. We can try to figure out the last one.

Cyborg hasn't been born yet, and there's no one on Earth who can restrain me. Whether it's through bargaining or force, we can give it a try!

Pure White once again proved superior, offering a brilliant plan that sent Leo's heart racing.

The mother box of Apokolips!

It was a high-tech device created by the scientist Shimo of the new primordial planet using the mysterious X element, and is generally considered to be a small, portable supercomputer with sentience.

In the original timeline, it made Cyborg one of the most powerful technological superheroes in the DC Universe.

If you can get your hands on this artifact in advance and find out how to use it, you can go back to 2077 and dominate the world with your own strength!

Thinking of this, Leo quickly urged, "Check again whether the US government in this world has established the Sky Eye Society. Regardless of whether it has or not, seizing the Mother Box from Stone Labs should be our top priority. We need to come up with a feasible plan as soon as possible!"

He had already planned it out. He could time his attack perfectly, storm the lab just before returning to 2077, steal the Mother Box, and teleport away.

The superheroes don't yet know the true purpose of the Mother Box, so they shouldn't be attacked; they just need to avoid Batman.

Once we obtain the power of the Mother Box, the mere Tyrannosaurus will be no match for us... Well, if we don't challenge him to a fight or give him any opportunity to gather information, then we have nothing to fear from him!

Leo's agitation lasted for a long time, and he only managed to calm down when afternoon classes began.

With the help of the Ed-U Neural Connector, he gained more knowledge in five lessons than an average person could absorb in a week.

The price I paid was a little dizziness.

In a daze, it was 4 p.m. when he turned on the TV to watch the live broadcast of the memorial service organized by the mayor of Gotham City.

Switching to the news channel, the melodious strains of Scottish bagpipes filled my ears.

A band wearing kilts led the way, followed by a formation of police officers.

Everyone was dressed in police uniforms, wearing white gloves, and had all their medals and sashes hanging up.

Judging from the police badges on their shoulders, many of the members of this contingent are mid- to high-ranking officers in the police department, demonstrating their sincerity.

The streets were also packed with Gotham's elite who came to pay their respects, all dressed in suits and ties, looking very formal.

Leo also spotted Gordon in the crowd; his furtive glances were so conspicuous that reporters snapped a picture of him.

However, considering that he was in charge of on-site security, this meticulous patrol precisely demonstrates that he is very competent.

From an overhead view, the City Hall Square is not far ahead, and the police force is about to arrive.

So Batman should be getting to the best vantage point soon to watch the Joker's performance.

"It's a real shame that the Joker was one step ahead this time. Even though Gordon faked his death, he couldn't escape his scheme."

Whenever Leo thought of the clown's pale face, he couldn't help but recall their first meeting.

He was terrified by the clown at that time and was thoroughly tricked by him.

He'll get his revenge soon. He'll turn the Joker's fake arrest into a real one, and while he's at it, he'll rescue Harvey and Rachel. Let's see if that madman can still laugh then!

"clown……"

Leo's eyes searched through the honor guard, looking for that hateful figure.

Unfortunately, the reporters' cameras only swept across him briefly, spending most of their time filming the great mayor, preventing him from finding his target.

Soon after, the mayor began his speech, reciting flowery words whose truth no one could discern.

In his words, Director Luo was a man who might err on the side of minor transgressions but was upright on major ones.

Considering this is Gotham, Leo thought he was talking nonsense—that director was either a dog of the Falcone family or a dog of the Marone family.

Early Signs of Talent: Chapter 218 Bruce: "I'm planning to turn myself in and quit being Batman..."

"While we acknowledge the sacrifices he made, we must also remember that vigilance is essential for safety."

After the mayor's brief eulogy, the gun salute began.

This is a military ceremony born from war—a way to appease the spirits of the dead by firing shots into the sky, expressing grief, reverence, and blessings. Another interpretation suggests that this act can ward off evil spirits, strengthen the spirits of those in the afterlife, and bring them a better rebirth.

The question is, if the one who fired the shot is a demon, what will be dispelled?

Leo spotted the clown in the honor guard through the wide-angle lens. He was unusually without makeup, appearing on camera without any glamour, but the scar on his lip was still quite noticeable.

Such a conspicuous personal badge, and standing in the honor guard closest to the mayor, yet no one noticed. It just goes to show that the Gotham Police Department, apart from Gordon and a very few other officers, is utterly rotten.

The camera then pans to a close-up of the leader of the honor guard.

"Honor guard, prepare!"

"Attention! Rifle raise!"

The members of the honor guard raised their ceremonial rifles and pointed them at a 45-degree angle to the sky.

"Ready, aim, fire!"

bang bang bang-

A salvo was fired, and everything seemed normal.

But Leo knew that the main event was about to begin—the unlucky Batman had arrived at the best vantage point, just as the Joker had planned, ready to face a hail of bullets from the security personnel.

Sure enough, just as the honor guard fired their second shot, the faint sound of automatic rifles firing could be heard off-camera.

However, the guard of honor's gunfire rang out simultaneously, silencing the unusual noise. Only those who remained vigilant, like Gordon, noticed something amiss.

The next second, the team leader was still shouting slogans.

The clown and his men, disguised as honor guard members, turned their guns on the mayor on the podium.

bang bang bang-

This time it wasn't blanks; real bullets flew towards Gotham City's theoretically highest-ranking officer, accompanied by a fleeting flash of fire and smoke.

However, even the bullet was a step too slow for Gordon.

Gordon, who was sitting behind the podium, lunged at the mayor as soon as the Joker and the others turned to aim, tackling him to the ground and using his back to shield him from the bullet aimed at his heart.

Here, we should be thankful that the ceremonial rifles were semi-automatic; otherwise, Gordon would probably have been really killed if a burst of fire had been fired.

The clown didn't dwell on missing his first attack.

He and his men threw their guns on the ground as planned and crouched down to slip into the chaotic police ranks.

The Gotham citizens' "gift of instinct" to seek cover upon hearing gunfire gave them an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos.

Unfortunately, one unlucky guy was shot in the leg and was pinned to the ground by several alert police officers.

The sporadic gunshots exacerbated the chaos, and the screams of onlookers mingled with the shouts of the police, turning what was supposed to be a solemn memorial service into a farce.

Well-trained television reporters, like sharks smelling blood, risked being shot to frantically capture images of political figures from all walks of life.

In the constantly changing scenes, Leo saw Rachel and Harvey. At this moment, the chief prosecutor ignored his girlfriend's advice and insisted on walking against the flow of people towards the ambulance at the scene.

Criminals who had been hiding in the building fired several more shots at the crowd. This time, even the reporters couldn't hold back and had to temporarily suspend the live broadcast.

The television signal was interrupted, and a hint of displeasure appeared on Leo's face.

That damn Joker! He and Batman are negotiating a deal that could change two worlds, what's he doing here, a mental patient, causing trouble?

Batman's busy, he doesn't have time to play with him!

We can't wait any longer, we must, immediately, right now—lock that damned clown back in Arkham Asylum!

【Pure White, send me the location where the Joker is holding Rachel and Harvey. Plan the best route and control all the nearby surveillance equipment. We need to rescue them before the Joker's henchmen plant the bomb.】

I'll personally go rescue Harvey and prevent the creation of 'Two-Face'. As for Rachel, have four drones pre-positioned; you'll be piloting them. Dealing with a few of the Joker's henchmen shouldn't be a problem, right?

[No problem, the Joker's men aren't scoundrels helping those 'gods.' Four 'bipedal dragon' drones are more than enough to take them down.]

Leo nodded: "Okay, let's do it that way. Don't forget to install the 'Peace is Paramount' plugin. Since we still need Batman's help, try not to offend him."

During their discussion, the plan quickly took shape.

He wanted to end the Dark Knight storyline early, release Batman, and make him work for him.

After making up his mind, he watched the original movie again, not missing any detail that might affect his actions...

*

Time flew by and it was dinner time. After delivering the food, Afu left in a hurry, not in the mood for chatting at all.

Leo could understand the old butler's worries, because Batman was in a bad state: Gordon was injured, and he was always a step behind the Joker, being led by the nose. Batman was really angry this time, and even showed some signs of turning to the dark side.

According to the movie plot, he should be going to Maroney to interrogate him about the Joker's whereabouts. Unfortunately, his principle of not killing has become a well-known weakness—people are more afraid of the Joker who has no principles than the principled Batman.

Meanwhile, Harvey was also using psychological tactics to try and force the unfortunate man who had been arrested to reveal the Joker's whereabouts. Unfortunately, as Batman said—you can't expect to get anything out of someone who's attracted to the Joker.

The Joker has gained a significant advantage this time, taking on two opponents at once and pushing the future Two-Face and Batman to their limits.

However… this time, he won’t win.

Leo felt a sudden weight in his hand as the Yinglong intelligent submachine gun appeared. Three iridescent, cursive "V" letters on the gun shimmered with captivating brilliance as the angle changed.

As I gently stroked the three Vs with my fingertips, boundless power surged from the depths of my heart.

Hell Trio – Let the Joker have his fun!

*

Time passed, the light outside the window faded, and the thick darkness enveloped the sky.

Leo glanced at the time, then walked to the window and gazed at the night sky.

suddenly,

There was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

He knew that the room door could be opened from the outside during quarantine, so he didn't bother to open it.

However, when he knocked politely at the door, it wasn't his old butler who came to deliver a late-night snack, but Batman dressed in a formal suit.

"What are you doing dressed like that at eight o'clock in the evening?"

Leo looked at Batman, who was radiating a dejected aura, and asked the question knowingly.

Batman… no, this state of having taken off his suit should be Bruce Wayne, walked heavily into the living room and sat on the sofa.

Following the proper hospitality, Leo poured him a cup of tea.

Bruce reached out and touched the teacup, feeling its slightly hot yet comforting temperature. Looking at the full pot of tea, he understood something.

"Are you waiting for me?"

“Yes,” Leo readily admitted. “I watched the live broadcast. The Joker made a mess of the memorial service, and now the news channels are flooded with complaints about you! They think you caused all of this. It’s really ironic.”

Bruce silently took a sip of tea, without responding to his words.

After a long silence, he suddenly spoke: "I'm going to turn myself in and quit being Batman..."

First Glimpse of Talent: Chapter 219 Bruce: "I cried... I was faking it! Hey~ it was just for fun!"