Ch: 246-260
Chapter 246 Pain Made Us
Angewomon is very beautiful.
She wears a half-mask helmet and semi-transparent clothing, subtly revealing her curves everywhere.
As an Archangel-type Digimon, and a mature-stage Angel at that, she has eight wings on her back, though they are not spread open.
Angewomon gives off an aura of elegance.
She gently asked at this moment, "Are you my Master?"
"Yes."
Arthur looked at Angewomon, who was exactly his height.
If no one told them, everyone would assume this was an Angel, and wouldn't know it was a Digimon.
"Master, what should we do? Should we cleanse the World of evil?"
Angewomon asked with great righteousness.
"Uh, we don't need to do anything. Let's wait for now."
Arthur replied.
Angewomon's personality was extremely fair and straightforward, like someone who couldn't tolerate the slightest speck of dust in her eye.
Arthur took a look; Angewomon could still evolve further.
But he did not choose to let Angewomon evolve alone.
After all, he didn't need Angewomon to have great strength; it was just for fun.
Moreover, evolving her was another option.
He remembered that in the storyline, Angewomon could fuse with LadyDevimon to evolve into Mastemon.
Mastemon looked half light and half darkness.
It was very interesting.
Of course, she retained the graceful figure of both Angewomon and LadyDevimon.
However, Arthur did not continue evolving LadyDevimon.
Because the second Digimon required one hundred million reputation points.
Furthermore, the reputation points needed to evolve her all the way up from the lowest-level Digimon were not low either.
Evolving one Angewomon alone cost tens of millions of reputation points.
Fortunately, he hadn't evolved her incorrectly, or Arthur would have cried himself to death.
What if she had evolved into an Angel Digimon... then Arthur would have had a headache.
He would then have to spend reputation points to devolve her.
Subsequently, Arthur put away this 'toy'; after all, to him, it was like a childhood memory.
He would only play with it when he was relaxing.
There were still many things he truly needed to do.
Less than two days later, Arthur received good news.
Tony Stark was being hunted by a group of madmen.
That is, the group who researched the Extremis Virus.
"That's what you get for constantly causing trouble."
Arthur laughed after receiving the news.
Speaking of which, this matter was related to a woman.
Someone had scheduled a meeting with Tony Stark.
But when that guy saw a beautiful woman, he completely forgot the appointment, essentially standing the other party up for the entire night.
This caused the person to stand on the rooftop enduring the wind all night, almost jumping off right then and there.
Having been treated like this, it was understandable why they resented Tony Stark.
This only happened because Tony Stark relied on his noble status and wealth.
Otherwise, an ordinary person who did this would have been shot long ago.
One could only say that Tony Stark deserved it.
Therefore, Arthur ignored him, letting him experience this on his own.
After all, he was supposed to fall in love with Pepper.
Just like that phrase said by Batman.
"It is these pains that make us who we are."
How could someone like Tony Stark know how to change if he didn't suffer pain?
Otherwise, he would continue to act willfully, remaining the jerk Arthur knew him to be before.
Of course, Arthur still had Red Queen keep an eye on him, just in case he actually died.
Arthur even secretly admired the situation.
Tony Stark was truly in a sorry state.
Of course, this guy was truly rich.
He must have secretly built countless Iron Man Suits, and now he was using all of them at once.
And he even set off fireworks.
That was pure U.S. dollars!
Chapter 247 Even if you're dead, I can bring you back to life
When Arthur saw Tony Stark again, Tony Stark was just as wretched as he was the last time.
"Oh, Tony, why are you always so wretched every time?"
Arthur said sarcastically.
Tony Stark replied, "Whose fault is it that some people only watch the show? Next time, I'll watch too."
"Is that so? Who exactly are you talking about?"
He rolled his eyes: "Don't think I don't know you."
"Is there anything Red Queen doesn't know?"
"Ahem, Tony, this is a tribulation for you."
Arthur confirmed: "A true hero must endure heavenly trials; a mediocre talent is never envied!"
Tony Stark, however, was too lazy to argue with him further.
Anyway, he was fine.
At worst, he would just come back later.
Tony Stark quickly went to take a hot bath, and he immediately felt refreshed.
Afterwards, he found Arthur and said, "Li, I need to have surgery."
"What kind of surgery? Buy one get one free?"
Seeing Arthur 's expression, Tony Stark's face instantly darkened: "Get lost."
"I need to take the shrapnel out of my body."
The reason he had always worn the reactor was to use its energy to attract and hold the bomb fragments inside his body.
But this was like a ticking time bomb; he didn't know when it would take his life.
But Tony Stark had been cowardly before, afraid to undergo surgery to remove it.
Because the surgery carried great risks; if he wasn't careful, he might die.
So he chose to bury his head in the sand.
However, under the power of love, Tony Stark finally made a decision.
After all, he couldn't possibly keep living while wearing this thing forever.
Arthur was not surprised either, as this was something destined to happen.
So he patted Tony Stark on the shoulder and said approvingly, "You've finally grown up, my good son."
"Get lost!"
Tony Stark sighed helplessly: "Do you have a surgical Doctor there?"
Arthur replied, "Of course, I know a super powerful Doctor. The most he does is have a slight tremor, but the surgery will definitely go smoothly."
"Oh, right, his tremor was caused by a car accident..."
"Do you want me to die?"
Tony Stark rolled his eyes.
Arthur chuckled and still went to find a Doctor for Tony.
In reality, for someone who possessed the resources of several Worlds, finding this kind of top-tier Doctor was incredibly easy.
Tony Stark also valued his life highly, so he agreed only after personally reviewing the Doctor's resume.
The surgery quickly began and was arranged in the Heavenly Palace.
The moment Tony Stark lay down on the operating table, he was clearly a little frightened.
Dressed in a hospital gown and without having meticulously groomed himself, he clearly lacked his usual high spirits.
At that moment, he looked like a scared middle-aged man.
Before going into surgery, he even asked Arthur , who was standing beside him, "I won't die, right?"
"No, you won't. Even if you die, I can bring you back to life. Rest assured."
Arthur said casually.
He had plenty of those kinds of medicines; forcibly extending Tony Stark's life was certainly something he could do.
But all Tony Stark heard was that he was going to die.
He immediately looked despairing.
At this moment, only Pepper's comfort was effective.
"Tony, it's alright. You will be safe."
The two of them had only recently officially confirmed their romantic relationship.
Although Arthur didn't know what exactly was beautiful about Pepper.
She was truly too ordinary; she lacked a figure, lacked good looks, and even had pockmarks on her face...
But it had to be said that she was a capable person.
At the very least, she was able to manage the company well while Tony Stark was playing around, and she was also fiercely loyal.
For this one point alone, even if Pepper was a little ugly, Tony Stark didn't care.
Chapter 248 Peter's Growth
Tony Stark's surgery was relatively successful.
By the time he came out of the operating room, Arthur was already nowhere to be seen.
Arthur naturally couldn't be bothered to wait; after all, Tony wouldn't run into trouble.
Even if something went wrong, there was someone waiting outside with the item he had provided.
Once Tony came out and received the injection, he wouldn't even need hospitalization; he would immediately be full of life.
Arthur himself returned to New York and told the December Unit not to follow him.
Otherwise, it would be too awkward, like an emperor traveling, constantly surrounded by people.
As soon as Arthur put on his Superman glasses, he naturally became invisible to everyone.
Currently, his fame was too high; almost no one didn't know him.
However, the Superman glasses had a direct 'metaphysical' effect, making it impossible for people to recognize him.
Therefore, he immediately went to find his old flame.
Mei Parker.
Mei was no longer young, but she had also undergone the experiment, so instead of showing her age, she had become even younger.
Having not seen each other for several months, the two naturally missed each other immensely.
Mei appeared tender and affectionate, giving Arthur a different feeling.
She wasn't clingy, which made Arthur very comfortable.
She maintained distance when needed, and she would also embrace Arthur when a hug was needed.
Sometimes, just a look from Arthur was enough for her to know what action to take... "Mei!"
Right there in their house, the front door opened.
Peter Parker, who was already in his early teens, had returned.
When he saw Arthur , he immediately exclaimed, "Uncle Li, I haven't seen you in ages."
He wasn't reserved at all, running straight up to Arthur and giving him a hug.
Arthur noticed that Peter Parker hadn't grown much.
He was still small.
"Hi, Peter, how are things now?"
Arthur asked.
Peter Parker replied, "I'm already in middle school and have made many friends..."
Once he started talking, Peter Parker's mouth was like a machine gun, non-stop.
Mei Parker immediately chuckled to herself.
Only she could tolerate it.
Because Peter Parker was very afraid of her; whenever she started lecturing him, Peter Parkerwould shrink his neck.
Fortunately, Peter Parker was more perceptive than when he was little. He glanced at Arthur and his Aunt Mei and immediately said, "You two haven't seen each other in a long time, right? My friends asked me to go out and play, so I won't bother you."
"Peter, what about dinner?"
Aunt Mei immediately pulled him back and gave him a wad of cash.
Peter Parker beamed and immediately said, "I'll go eat pizza by myself."
Of course, he didn't mind the relationship between Mei and Arthur .
After all, without Arthur 's care, their lives would have been much more miserable than they were now.
Peter Parker was a grateful child.
Not to mention that the one being repaid was his Aunt Mei... Furthermore, since Aunt Mei was also very happy, the filial Peter naturally had no objections.
He knew it hadn't been easy for Aunt Mei to raise him, this 'burden,' over the years.
Otherwise, a woman as charming as Aunt Mei would certainly not lack suitors.
Seeing that Peter returned quickly and left just as quickly, Arthur took Mei out to share dinner.
Mei deliberately changed into a beautiful blue dress and, looking at Arthur wearing glasses, smiled and said, "You look much more refined like this. If you hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have recognized you."
Hearing Mei's words, Arthur laughed and said, "That's exactly the effect I was going for."
Following that, Arthur raised his elbow.
Mei immediately and obediently took his arm. The two got into the bumblebee, and then let the bumblebee take them to the restaurant.
Although Arthur was no longer conspicuous, the bright and charming Mei attracted many glances.
When she was young, Mei was a bit of a rebellious girl, but she possessed a trait where she became more beautiful the older she got.
Chapter 249 This is Gotham
In this World, most women look good when they are young, since they are in their 'prime.'
Most people, after they get older, find their prime withers away, and they gradually become less stunning and attractive than they were in their youth.
But there is also a type of woman who is the opposite.
When they are young, they might not be that breathtaking, belonging at most to the 'pretty' category.
However, as they age, they become increasingly feminine.
Mei is undoubtedly this type of woman.
Another example is a celebrity from Arthur 's previous life, like Charlize Theron.
Charlize Theron wasn't this beautiful when she was young; she even had a bit of baby fat.
You could call her cute, but she lacked the 'mature older sister' look, so naturally, she couldn't be called 'Empress Theron.'
But after starring in *Monster*, she first gained weight rapidly, and then shed the fat in a short period, leading to collagen loss, which transformed her from cute to queenly.
Mei and Empress Theron are somewhat similar; when she was young, her face also carried a bit of baby fat.
However, as she aged and lost collagen, she became increasingly like the 'mature older sister' type.
Relatively speaking, Arthur also prefers the 'mature older sister' type.
That is why he adored Mei so much.
The two shared a candlelight dinner, then rented a room and did not go home.
"Is Peter alright?"
Arthur asked Mei.
Mei replied, "Peter has grown up."
Mei had not seen Arthur for a long time, so naturally, she was reluctant for him to leave, and she clung to him fiercely.
It wasn't until the next day that Mei had to go to work. She was still at the shelter center, which Arthur had gifted to her, making it her own enterprise.
For her own business, she naturally had to be dedicated.
Having this business, Mei also became a high-society socialite.
Arthur , seeing the consumed Prestige points, decided to explore a new World.
Now, he needed not only prestige but also resources.
With one more World, the resources would naturally increase.
Ideally, it would be an ownerless land, just like Jurassic World.
However, this was clearly somewhat difficult.
Arthur brought many people this time, keeping his promise to let them follow him.
The group grandly entered the portal... The sky was incredibly gloomy, the pedestrians were surprisingly clever, the atmosphere was extremely oppressive, and the language of the 'Black brothers'... well, that, at least, he could understand.
Upon arriving in this World, Arthur barely needed to look to know where he had landed.
Gotham.
This was a city full of Gothic style.
The architectural style was entirely Gothic, possessing a sharp, gloomy aesthetic.
Even the weather was oppressive.
Rumor had it that Gotham rarely saw the Sun year-round, and most of the time it was overcast, as if under the BBC's 'underworld filter.'
In a city like this, people were already prone to depression and performing crazy acts.
What's more, a lunatic had emerged here.
Batman.
Batman's existence did not improve the city; instead, it became even more chaotic.
Originally, those supervillains didn't pay much attention to Gotham.
But with the appearance of Batman, everyone wanted to come and play with Batman.
Thus, they became 'fanatical fans' of Batman.
Furthermore, Batman had the so-called 'no-kill' rule, allowing criminals to commit crimes recklessly; they wouldn't die anyway, at most they would just feel a little pain.
"That's right, this is Gotham."
March Melutz of the December Unit said.
She had already used a computer to connect to this World's network and had obtained the basic information about this World.
Indeed, just as Arthur had said, this was Gotham.
Chapter 250 Wayne Group
Wayne Hotel.
Arthur and his group brazenly rented out an entire floor of the hotel.
They even used the Wayne Enterprises's money to do it.
Since Arthur 's dollars weren't usable in this World, they simply borrowed some money from the Wayne Enterprises.
This meant they incurred no cost, and the Wayne Enterprises suffered no loss.
It was merely a left-hand to right-hand operation.
If it had only been one room, the Wayne Enterprises might not have noticed.
However, Arthur and his group were too arrogant, and they were immediately discovered.
"Knock, knock."
A waiter immediately knocked on the door and presented an invitation.
"There is a Wayne Enterprises dinner party tonight, and Mr. Wayne invites you to attend."
The waiter said with a smile.
"What is the location?"
"It's on the top floor of the Wayne Hotel."
The waiter laughed, "This is the safest place in all of Gotham. Congratulations on finding such a good location."
"Heh heh."
Decapre chuckled coldly twice, then closed the door.
Afterward, she handed the invitation to Arthur .
Arthur looked at it; it was indeed issued by the Wayne Enterprises.
Given Bruce Wayne's personality, he must have already investigated them thoroughly.
But unfortunately, he likely wouldn't find anything.
That was why he resorted to this method.
This was also because Arthur and his group had no criminal record; otherwise, Batman would have already paid them a visit.
"Master, should we go?"
Decapre asked.
"Of course. Since Master has sent an invitation, how can we not go and meet him?"
Arthur chuckled.
His goal was very clear: besides having fun, it was about Prestige Points and resources.
By interacting with the Wayne Enterprises, he could easily gain both Prestige Points and resources.
How powerful was the Wayne Enterprises?
Even Stark Industries couldn't compare to it.
Stark Industries' main business before this was arms manufacturing.
But the Wayne Enterprises not only dealt in arms but also covered almost every other business sector.
In the city of Gotham, the Wayne Enterprises was its sky.
If one had to compare them, the Wayne Enterprises was like a massive Umbrella Corporation.
The Umbrella Corporation controlled everything in Raccoon City; whether it was public welfare, resources, or employment, everything was closely related to the Umbrella Corporation.
The Wayne Enterprises was exactly the same in Gotham.
No matter the industry, the Shadow of the Wayne Enterprises was present.
Furthermore, its influence was much greater than that of the Umbrella Corporation.
Raccoon City was merely a small city with a population of 100,000; given the population base in the East, it would only be considered a small town and couldn't even be called a city.
But Gotham was different; it was a major city with a population of several million.
Looking across the whole of America, few cities had a larger population than Gotham.
What's more, the city across the sea from Gotham was America's Metropolis, the economic and cultural center of the East Coast, and one of the largest cities in the entire World.
With this comparison, one could understand the terrifying nature of the Wayne Enterprises.
It completely controlled a city like this, making it virtually untouchable in America; no one dared to deal with it.
Because the consequences of the Wayne Enterprises collapsing were too severe to contemplate.
And Bruce Wayne, who controlled this behemoth, was like an ancient feudal lord, the local emperor of Gotham.
That was why he enjoyed playing the role of Batman, and no one bothered him.
Let him play around.
Arthur and his group rested in the hotel until evening.
The December Unit surrounded him, watching as several maids massaged Arthur 's shoulders and back.
They occasionally tried it themselves.
Arthur found the sensation quite exhilarating.
They really didn't know their own strength.
Chapter 251 Catwoman Appears
Night fell, and Gotham was shrouded in clouds, as if not even a sliver of moonlight could penetrate.
But fortunately, after entering the modern era, human technology still kept the city brightly lit.
Especially at the Wayne Hotel, which is almost one of the tallest buildings in Gotham.
The interior was extremely opulent.
Arthur arrived a little late. When he reached the banquet floor, many socialites and celebrities were already mingling.
The socialites were dressed to the nines, each wearing an elegant evening gown, some with cutouts, backless designs, or made of velvet... white, yellow, black, in various colors, all very striking.
Even the black ones were like black pearls among the black.
Arthur felt as if all the beautiful women in Gotham had come.
He presented his invitation and entered the banquet, taking a glass of champagne from a tray held by a waiter.
His other hand was in his pocket, appearing very composed.
His eyes openly observed, and indeed, the socialites were generous and open.
They were both wealthy and willing to display themselves, without any attempt to hide.
And Arthur also attracted the attention of quite a few socialites.
He was too handsome, and his attire was unusual, attracting many to strike up conversations.
However, after learning Arthur 's identity, they all left.
They were there to find a rich man.
And they had never heard of the company Arthur mentioned.
Arthur didn't mind, simply looking for the Master of the event.
Just then, a lazy voice asked, "Future Technology Company? What are its main businesses?"
"Artificial intelligence, prosthetics, research into the multiverse..."
Arthur said casually.
Turning his head, a beautiful woman with long black hair was approaching Arthur .
"Arthur !"
Arthur extended his hand and greeted the beautiful woman.
Seeing this, the woman also reached out and shook his hand.
"Selina Kyle."
Arthur wasn't too surprised, even though the owner of this name was the famous 'Catwoman'.
"Just like you, very beautiful."
"Is that so? But I don't like it when people praise my beauty."
Selina Kyle smiled, "I'd like to know more about your company."
"Oh?"
"Artificial intelligence must be very powerful, capable of doing things no one else can."
Hearing Selina Kyle's words, Arthur smiled, "That's right, as long as it's something on the internet, there's nothing she can't do."
"She?"
"Red Queen."
Arthur took out a screen, and Red Queen appeared as a small virtual image.
She was as lifelike as a Zhenren (Immortal), making Selina Kyle's eyes light up, and her breathing paused for a moment.
She must have had an ulterior motive.
"Mr. Li, you're here to see Bruce Wayne, aren't you? I can introduce you."
Selina Kyle immediately said.
Arthur , however, said, "No, he wants to see me."
This made Selina Kyle smile wryly; she had never seen Bruce Wayne so enthusiastic about anyone.
Even if Bruce Wayne wanted to see someone, would it need to be so troublesome?
It would just be a matter of a single word.
Subsequently, the entire banquet quieted down for a moment.
Then, an even more enthusiastic sound erupted.
"Mr. Wayne!"
"Bruce!"
At this moment, Arthur felt a sense of nostalgia; when he and Tony Stark appeared before reporters, it was just as sensational.
However, in Gotham, all this applause and cheering belonged only to Bruce Wayne.
Throughout the entire banquet, only Arthur and Selina Kyle remained unmoved.
Chapter 252 So close, only two choices
Arthur did not care about Bruce Wayne.
Selina Kyle, on the other hand, had known him for a long time and didn't need to be as enthusiastic as the others.
For Selina Kyle, Bruce Wayne was less appealing than Arthur , who was right next to her.
Arthur was a stranger, and he possessed something she needed.
It wasn't as awkward as dealing with Bruce Wayne.
Therefore, Selina Kyle invited him, "Why don't we find somewhere to grab a drink? This place won't be wrapping up anytime soon."
Every one of these crazy Gothamites wanted to meet Bruce Wayne.
Even a glance from Bruce Wayne was enough to send them into raptures.
Compared to Arthur , these people were all common folk.
Therefore, Catwoman Selina Kyle was even more curious about Arthur .
What exactly was the background of this Future Technology Company?
"No problem."
Arthur readily agreed.
So the two found a spot, each holding a glass of wine, and after clinking them lightly, she asked, "Mr. Li, where are you from?"
"New York."
Arthur replied, "You can think of it as Metropolis."
"Metropolis? I heard people there know how to have fun," Selina Kyle said.
"What kind of fun are you referring to?"
"Orgies, drugs, promiscuity..."
Selina Kyle answered.
Catwoman was an anti-hero after all, and Arthur was used to people like this.
Even Tony Stark could be crude sometimes.
So he felt no discomfort; instead, he chuckled, "Some people truly live in a drunken stupor."
"What? Haven't you ever been to Metropolis?"
Hearing Arthur ask this, Selina Kyle took a frustrated gulp of wine: "Of course not. I can't even leave. This place is a cage, you know?"
"Once you enter Gotham, you can never escape."
"Why?"
Arthur turned his head, looking at her curiously.
Selina Kyle came from humble origins, but she possessed a unique temperament, not like a common street punk.
But clearly, Selina Kyle didn't want to talk about it; at least she didn't want Arthur to know she was a criminal.
So, looking at the approaching Arthur , she said, "You know what? If any man dared to get this close to me, I'd scratch his face off."
"There's one other possibility."
Arthur chuckled.
"What?"
The moment Selina Kyle opened her mouth, Arthur immediately leaned in close.
He forcefully wrapped his arm around Selina Kyle's waist to prevent her from backing away, and then kissed her.
"Mmph!"
Selina Kyle's eyes widened.
But instead of pushing Arthur away, she responded passionately.
Handsome men and beautiful women are naturally drawn to each other.
"Wait."
After about a minute, Selina Kyle finally pushed Arthur away.
"What's wrong? Are you uncomfortable?"
"No, but this isn't the right place."
Selina Kyle said, "Are you going to think I'm a bitch?"
"Of course not. Given your circumstances, no one could have done better than you," Arthur said seriously.
Selina Kyle had been wandering Gotham since childhood, relying on herself to hone her skills.
She was not a privileged young master like Bruce Wayne, who had been worry-free since birth.
Precisely because of this, there was nothing to criticize about Catwoman Selina.
In these circumstances, in the hell that was Gotham, it was already difficult enough just to survive to adulthood; expecting her to maintain righteousness was simply impossible.
Therefore, her mix of good and evil, being both righteous and wicked, was already commendable.
After all, this was Gotham, a place where even a normal person could be driven to become a villain.
"I finally found you two."
Just as Arthur and Selina were talking, Bruce Wayne approached, carrying his wine glass.
Chapter 253 Taming the Wild Cat
Seeing Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle felt somewhat awkward and wanted to leave Arthur 's embrace.
But Arthur was holding her too tightly, not giving her any chance.
After all, regardless of everything, she had shared a period of ambiguity with Bruce Wayne.
But now they had parted ways.
Bruce Wayne even had a child, and it was with that woman from the League of Assassins.
Selina Kyle naturally had to keep her distance.
Bruce Wayne looked at Arthur and asked, "May I ask where Mr. Li is from?"
"I'm from New York."
Arthur said.
"But I haven't heard of this company."
Bruce Wayne asked.
This seemed to be a subtle reminder to Selina Kyle, but Selina Kyle had already seen Arthur 's prized possession, the artificial intelligence.
Arthur wrapped his arm around Selina's slender waist and said, "Of course you haven't heard of it, because this is not our World."
He pinched Selina's soft flesh, causing Selina to instinctively squirm.
Bruce Wayne ignored the couple's flirtation and said, "You mean you are from another Universe?"
Hearing this, Selina Kyle paused.
This topic was a little too explosive.
Most people wouldn't expose their identity, right?
Why did Arthur just blurt it out?
This mysterious guy.
Of course, he could also be a liar.
Only a liar would hold nothing back.
That's how this World was; too much sincerity was often mistaken for a lie.
So Arthur said, "I've been to another Gotham."
"The Batman there retired long ago."
"Oh? What about the super-criminals?"
Selina Kyle couldn't help but ask.
Arthur smiled: "They were all killed by Batman. That Gotham is considered the safest city in the World."
"Impossible!"
Bruce Wayne immediately said, "Batman has a no-kill principle. If what you say is true, then he wouldn't be Batman."
Arthur didn't care and laughed, "Well, who knows?"
"Perhaps principles are meant to be broken."
Arthur looked at Selina Kyle and smiled slightly.
But Bruce Wayne clearly did not agree with this statement.
He believed Arthur was spouting nonsense.
But seeing how Arthur spoke with such conviction, it almost seemed real.
Either this was truly happening, or Arthur was an astonishingly great liar.
But considering Arthur 's massive team, Bruce Wayne didn't know what to say.
Just then, an explosion suddenly sounded outside.
"Boom!"
In the sky above Gotham, a bright, powerful light shone onto the clouds.
Looking up, one could see the shape of a bat in the sky.
Someone had lit the Bat-Signal!
Bruce Wayne naturally couldn't stand it and immediately said, "I'll go see what happened. I hope it won't affect things here."
Having finished speaking, he left immediately.
Everyone knew that Batman was about to be deployed.
Arthur looked at Selina and said, "My dear Catwoman, aren't you going?"
"You..."
Selina Kyle's brain instantly froze as she looked at Arthur .
"I've been to so many Worlds, how could I not know your identities?"
Arthur said with a normal expression.
Now Selina believed him somewhat; Arthur was too sincere.
"Since you know I'm Catwoman, you still dare to get close to me?"
Thereupon, this beautiful woman instantly became full of wildness.
This made Arthur laugh even more, and he hugged her waist tightly: "Maybe I just enjoy taming wild cats?"
"That requires great courage. Most people would find it difficult to do."
Selina Kyle did not refuse.
Chapter 254: Like a Monster
Gotham's night was far from peaceful.
Explosions occasionally echoed through the city, and the streets were filled with gang members drag racing, committing arson, and engaging in crime.
But right in the center, inside the Wayne Hotel, everything appeared peaceful.
The party was still going on; it couldn't stop.
Because no one could break through the Wayne Hotel's defenses, it was the safest place in Gotham.
Therefore, Arthur and Selina Kyle kissed passionately, completely unrestrained and oblivious to their surroundings.
Arthur held her and walked straight towards the elevator.
"Do we need to get a room?" Selina asked.
"I have a room," Arthur said.
He went directly to his room; everyone else sensed their movement but didn't come out.
Arthur tossed Selina straight inside, then began to tame the little wildcat.
Outside, the cannons roared; inside, it was the same.
As the sun rose in the east, Gotham City finally grew calm, and so did the room.
Selina Kyle stared blankly at the ceiling, looking as if she were dead.
After a long time, she finally came back to her senses.
Arthur patted her. He hadn't slept all night but was still full of energy: "It looks like the little wildcat is about to be tamed."
"It's not that simple," Selina Kyle replied.
She struggled to get up, feeling pain all over her body, and began putting on her gown.
"Aren't you going to rest a little?" Arthur asked curiously.
"No, I have to return the clothes. You didn't think I could afford such an expensive gown, did you?" Selina Kyle flatly refused.
"Oh, you're Catwoman. How could you be broke?"
"But I'm not stupid either. I won't spend money on that," Selina Kyle said.
She put on the gown in a few quick movements, still looking radiant.
She truly was like a cat.
Cats are cold, independent, and unreliable; if given even a little freedom, a cat will become completely wild.
Therefore, although many people keep cats, they never truly tame them.
A cat will never treat a human as a Master like a dog does; instead, it will believe its status is higher than a human's.
Catwoman is just like a cat. If a dog is by a person's side, they feel warmth.
But if it's a cat, it's completely different.
Catwoman is also this cold and independent.
It was as if last night's events had no effect on her whatsoever.
Arthur didn't mention giving her anything, as bringing up payment after only one night of intimacy would inevitably be a little hurtful.
"If you need anything, come find me anytime," Arthur said gently instead.
This made Catwoman Selina Kyle complain: "Are you even human? You're like a monster."
She was still tired right now.
Therefore, she left immediately.
Arthur knew she was playing hard to get, so he wasn't anxious.
Just as he said, this was the game of taming a wildcat; he couldn't let the wildcat turn the tables.
Fortunately, Arthur had extensive taming experience.
Hadn't Black Cat Felicia been tamed by him?
To this day, Black Cat Felicia remains obedient and hasn't caused any more trouble.
This was the transformation from a wildcat into a house cat.
Although Arthur hadn't actually done anything to this cat.
"Master."
At that moment, the other doors opened.
The December Unit members immediately poked their heads out one by one: "Master, what did that feel like?"
This made Arthur 's face darken: "Is that something you should be asking?"
As his personal guards, they shouldn't be thinking about such things.
After all, Arthur couldn't handle them all by himself.
He couldn't favor one over the other.
After all, even rabbits know not to eat the grass around their own den.
Chapter 255: Harley Quinn
Arthur arrived at the restaurant, and last night's events seemed as if they had never happened.
People continued to live their lives the next day as they always did.
Just remember not to go out late at night.
For the citizens of Gotham, attacks like last night's were already common.
In Gotham, the night belonged to these gangsters.
Of course, it was also Batman's playground.
"A glass of champagne, please."
As Arthur was having breakfast, a voice appeared beside him.
The sad thing was, Decapre and the others had already eaten.
Now, Arthur was alone.
He turned his head and saw a woman with circus makeup, wearing a long red and blue dress, with long white hair casually draped over her shoulders.
Her makeup was very pale but exquisite, with fiery red lips and 'hearts'.
"Harley Quinn."
Arthur recognized her at a glance, Gotham's crazy one, Harley Quinn.
She was originally a normal psychologist, but after being persuaded by Joker, she decisively joined the Joker's camp and became Harley Quinn.
Anyway, she forgot the past, then forgot the present; they truly were a pair of star-crossed lovers.
"Why is someone opening champagne so early?"
Arthur asked with a smile.
"What?"
Harley Quinn finally looked at him and said with a resentful tone, "Making Batman look like a fool, achieving such a great victory, isn't that worth celebrating?"
"That's true."
Arthur nodded, also ordered a glass of champagne, and raised it towards Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn seemed amused, clinked glasses with him, and continued, "I kicked that ungrateful bastard out, isn't that worth being happy about?"
"Joker?"
"Yes!"
Harley Quinn nodded proudly.
"Are you sure he didn't kick you out?"
Arthur chuckled casually.
"Impossible! I was the one who kicked him out!"
Harley Quinn said through gritted teeth.
Arthur immediately understood, and then deliberately said, "As far as I know, Joker doesn't like you; he's just using you."
"What did you say?"
Harley Quinn immediately became agitated and directly came to Arthur 's side. When she tried to threaten Arthur , she realized the gap between them was too great.
Arthur continued, "Joker and Batman are the real star-crossed lovers."
"Think about it, he never cared about you, he only ever thought about how to deal with Batman, right?"
"..."
Arthur spoke at length, using Batman and Joker as examples.
And for Harley Quinn, all the past events between Batman and Joker suddenly appeared in her mind.
Only when talking about Batman would Joker get excited.
Being with her seemed like nothing more than a pretense.
"Wuwuwu!"
Thus, Harley Quinn, who discovered the truth, immediately burst into tears.
"Oh, don't attack me with such a deadly weapon; it breaks my heart."
Arthur said.
"Who's attacking you?"
"A woman's tears are the greatest attack on me."
Arthur said, moving closer to Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn didn't refuse but buried her head on his shoulder and cried.
"I kicked him out, I kicked him out, I promise."
She cried and said.
Because the truth was just as Arthur said: Batman and Joker were the real star-crossed lovers.
And she was just a part of the game.
Destined to be a tragedy.
"I know, I know."
Arthur said, "Next, you need to start over."
"Ow!"
Arthur almost cried out because Harley Quinn bit him.
"Why are you biting me?"
Chapter 256: Cooperating with Batman
"When I'm in a bad mood, I just want to bite people."
Harley Quinn said confidently, "I also want to smash things."
"But Joker never let me bite before, he only let me go out and smash other people's stuff."
"..."
Arthur felt that she was truly a lunatic.
"Doesn't it hurt you?"
So Arthur asked.
"It hurts, you're like iron."
Harley Quinn said this, and immediately reached her hand inside his shirt and gave him a pinch.
It was all muscle.
Nobody dislikes a good physique.
Men like women's slender and graceful figures.
Women, on the other hand, like men with well-defined physiques.
Of course, not the overly large kind of muscle, but the symmetrical and beautiful kind.
However, it was obvious that Harley Quinn had recovered after venting.
So Arthur raised his wine glass: "Cheers, wishing you a new beginning."
"Thank you."
Harley Quinn clinked glasses with him.
"You're right, Joker and Batman are the star-crossed lovers."
Harley Quinn said, "I'm going to find my sisters and have a party too."
"Uh, is it a proper one?"
Arthur asked curiously.
"What do you think?"
"If it's not proper, I'd like to join."
The two exchanged contact information, and in the end, Harley Quinn held a proper party.
Meanwhile, Arthur was invited by Bruce Wayne for a private meeting.
Last night was merely a test.
And before anything could happen, Batman had been lured away.
And clearly, Bruce Wayne was not doing well; his face was somewhat bruised and swollen.
"Who would dare hit the famous Bruce Wayne? Was it perhaps fighting over a woman?"
Arthur said casually.
This made Bruce Wayne's face darken, and he said, "It wasn't that childish."
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Last night, he had Alfred investigate Arthur and his group, but they couldn't find anything.
These people, like Arthur , seemed to have appeared out of thin air.
Not a single one was documented.
Therefore, Bruce Wayne believed some of what Arthur had said.
The reason it was only some.
He didn't believe that truly killing them would make Gotham safe.
He thought Arthur was trying to disturb his Dao heart.
"I'm here to cooperate."
Arthur said.
"Future Technology Company can cooperate with Wayne Enterprises to develop this Universetogether."
"Develop the Universe? That's quite a boast."
Bruce Wayne was slightly surprised.
"It's just that you don't know what kind of power we possess."
Arthur shook his head.
"As long as you provide the funding to start building Interstellar Battleships, we can explore the Universe at any time."
Hearing Arthur 's words, Bruce Wayne felt he was serious.
But he still found it somewhat science fiction.
Arthur then had Red Queen show Bruce Wayne a clip.
"You should be able to tell where this is."
"This is Gotham?"
Bruce Wayne said in a deep voice.
"That's right."
The news report on the screen began introducing Gotham, the safest city in the World.
Hearing the introduction in the clip, and seeing places that were completely different from the Gotham he was familiar with.
Bruce Wayne remained skeptical.
He felt his worldview had been shattered.
Then, he saw the Space Station and the star destroyer in the footage.
The headquarters of Future Technology Company and Stark Industries.
All of this looked like a movie.
"How do I know you aren't lying to me?"
"Is there a need for that?"
Arthur said disdainfully.
"To be frank, if I hadn't come to Gotham, I would have gone to cooperate with LexCorp."
"Lex Luthor would definitely be interested in this."
Chapter 257: The Kane Family
In this World, comparison is something to be feared.
If there was only one option, there would be no need to rush.
But Arthur mentioning that he could approach LexCorp made Bruce Wayne a little anxious.
What needs to be understood is this:
He is Bruce Wayne first, and then Batman.
Everything he enjoys comes from the convenience of his identity as Bruce Wayne.
Without enough money, Bruce Wayne could never become Batman.
As everyone knows, the poor rely on mutation, and the rich rely on technology.
Batman's technological content is not much lower than Iron Man's.
Therefore, before becoming Batman, the first thing Bruce Wayne must ensure is his assets and the Wayne Enterprises.
Just like Tony Stark, part of the reason he revealed himself as Iron Man was because Stark Industries' stock had plummeted to an unrecognizable state.
It wasn't entirely for showing off.
With his revelation, Stark Industries' stock immediately surged.
Because he had money, Tony Stark was able to build the Iron Man Suits according to his own ideas.
Otherwise, those dozens of Iron Man Suits would not be affordable for an ordinary rich man.
Batman is the same; since his debut, he has been upgrading his equipment.
This kind of research and development requires money.
Therefore, he must also ensure that the Wayne Enterprises makes money.
"We can discuss."
Bruce Wayne said in a deep voice.
Developing space is an extremely profitable business.
Moreover, if all of Arthur 's things are real, how many years of technological research and development time would that shorten?
How many years of detours could be avoided?
"That's a smart choice."
Arthur said.
Subsequently, both parties began to discuss.
And Bruce Wayne acted quickly, directly informing the other shareholders about this matter.
Although it is called the Wayne Enterprises, it is not entirely his company.
When Gotham was first established, four major families jointly built the city.
Although some families have lost their status over time,
the Wayne family and the Kane Family still retain power.
And Bruce Wayne's mother, Martha Wayne, was a woman from the Kane Family.
Therefore, after Martha and Thomas Wayne married, the Wayne Enterprises also received help from the Kane Family.
It can be said that the Wayne Enterprises is actually an asset of both the Wayne family and the Kane Family.
It's just that the Kane Family has always been very low-key and wouldn't step forward to steal Bruce Wayne's thunder.
However, in such a crucial collaboration, the Kane Family still needs to be attentive.
So, as Arthur was strolling through the streets with the Eve Squad, they were stopped.
He couldn't bring too many people; otherwise, if he brought the December Unit, going out would be like a royal procession.
A handsome motorcycle drifted directly in front of Arthur .
This made Eve and the others very vigilant; they instantly prepared for combat.
As soon as Arthur gave the order, they would strike the person down from the motorcycle.
However, Arthur stopped them, because the person on the motorcycle had a graceful posture and a good figure.
Clearly, it was a girl.
The female rider took off her helmet, revealing a delicate face with long black hair and beautiful features.
"You are Arthur ?"
She asked, sitting casually on the motorcycle.
Arthur retorted, "Who are you?"
"Kate Kane."
Kate tossed her hair and then said, "Get in."
She looked playfully at the women around Arthur : "If you're not afraid."
Chapter 258: The Operation That Relies on Good Looks
It was clear that Kate Kane had taken Arthur for a coward or some other image.
After all, Bruce Wayne wouldn't go out like Arthur , with several beautiful girls of varying styles by his side.
Eve was alluring, Yuri was cute, Swift was a cool older sister, and as for Raven? She gave Kate Kane a Harley Quinn vibe.
In Kate's mind, Arthur was already a pervert.
Even Bruce Wayne wasn't as direct as Arthur .
"You all go back."
Arthur said to Eve and the others.
"But Master..."
Raven immediately wanted to say something.
Then Eve obediently pulled her back: "No one can harm Master."
Raven had no choice but to obey, then she looked threateningly at Kate Kane: "If anything happens to my Master, I will twist your head off and drink from it."
"Hmph."
Kate Kane, who was being threatened like this for the first time, said nothing.
Arthur directly got on her motorcycle and put his arm around her waist.
"Don't move around, I don't like men."
Kate Kane felt a mischievous hand and immediately started the motorcycle, then spoke.
"Perfect, I don't either."
Arthur said.
Kate Kane wasn't lying; it was precisely because of her sexual orientation that she was expelled from West Point.
She rode very fast and skillfully, weaving through Gotham with Arthur .
Soon, they arrived at a secluded coffee shop.
She elegantly parked the bike and then took off her helmet.
"Did you forget to prepare a helmet for me?"
Arthur jumped off and asked.
"Usually, no one rides behind me."
Kate Kane said, feeling her still-warm waist.
Arthur 's hand felt like it was burning, making her very uncomfortable.
"Then I am truly honored."
After they entered, they ordered coffee and sat in an empty corner.
Kate Kane finally asked: "What did you say to Bruce Wayne?"
"He didn't tell you? That means you don't need to know yet."
Arthur said casually.
Seeing Arthur like this, Kate Kane smiled: "But I can object."
"That means you won't object."
This made Kate Kane grit her teeth a little; she really wanted to know what happened.
After all, this was undoubtedly a major event.
For Wayne Enterprises, something like this was rare in centuries.
She was really curious what kind of mind-altering potion Arthur had given Bruce Wayne.
But unfortunately, no matter how she probed, Arthur was impenetrable.
"Women shouldn't be so curious about men, or there's only one outcome."
Arthur said while drinking his coffee.
Kate Kane was speechless: "Don't worry, I won't sleep with you."
Arthur smiled at that.
However, by this time, it was already evening.
Arthur said: "If you were a normal girl, you would have already invited me for a drink."
"I'm not normal!"
Kate Kane immediately retorted: "And why aren't you inviting me?"
"Then if I invite you, will you go?"
"Of course not."
She refused coldly and mercilessly.
It really seemed she wasn't straight enough.
"So, normal girls can't resist my charm."
Arthur said.
Just as Henry Cavill said, picking up girls is actually very simple: just go over, strike up a conversation, and take them away.
Of course, this operation heavily relies on good looks.
If one's looks aren't good, if they're not handsome and don't have money, there's a high probability it won't work out.
People with good looks don't understand the pain of those with poor looks.
Chapter 259: Birds of Prey
"Boom!"
Just as the two of them continued talking, the sound of an explosion came from outside.
Looking again, it turned out the sky had darkened.
"Is Gotham always this exciting?"
Arthur said speechlessly.
As soon as it gets dark, they start causing trouble. These villains are a bit too impatient.
Kate Kane felt a little awkward: "That's how it is. You should hurry back, or it will be too late and unsafe."
She and Arthur had talked for too long without realizing it.
Even though she didn't like men, she didn't mind chatting with Arthur .
"No way, it's too dangerous. I have to at least see you off."
Arthur spoke.
"No need, I have a car."
Kate Kane couldn't wait, immediately got up, and rode off stylishly on her motorcycle.
Arthur , however, leisurely ate a small cake before pushing the door open and heading out.
"Oh, you're here."
Just as he stepped out, a car stopped right in front of Arthur .
He saw Harley Quinn driving a convertible sports car, with several women squeezed into the seats.
And every single one of them was dressed in bizarre outfits.
Arthur looked strange: "Is this what you meant by a party?"
Harley Quinn's pink and white face showed some embarrassment: "We didn't do this."
"We're going to find trouble."
"Oh, count me in."
Arthur spoke.
"Our car is full."
Just as Harley Quinn was about to refuse, Arthur picked her up.
Then Arthur sat in the driver's seat himself, making Harley Quinn sit on his lap.
"I'll bite you to death!"
Harley Quinn felt embarrassed in front of her sisters and immediately tried to bite Arthur .
But Arthur was prepared, knowing this crazy woman was like a dog, and simply pinched her mouth shut.
Then he slammed the accelerator, making Harley Quinn forget everything else.
"Hahaha!"
Harley Quinn, who had just been trying to bite him, felt the wind on her face and burst into laughter.
Perfectly illustrating what it meant to change one's tune so quickly.
Arthur , meanwhile, glanced at the others in the car.
He actually recognized a few of them.
"Hello everyone, my name is Arthur ."
"Harley's new boyfriend?"
A woman dressed mostly in green asked curiously: "Poison Ivy."
She was Poison Ivy, Pamela Isley. She was Harley Quinn's best friend, even having a slight lesbian inclination.
Therefore, as she looked at Arthur , her gaze was somewhat scrutinizing.
Arthur patted Harley Quinn, who was constantly squirming on him. If his self-control hadn't been strong, he probably wouldn't have been able to keep his 'gun' down right now.
Getting Harley Quinn to calm down, Arthur said: "That depends on what Harley thinks, but Harley and I only had one drink together."
This reassured Poison Ivy.
However, watching the restless Harley Quinn, she felt that Harley Quinn was already aroused.
"Harley, what are you doing?"
"Big!"
Harley Quinn couldn't help but exclaim.
"..."
Arthur was silent for a moment, then said: "Don't blame me."
This 'gun' is harder to suppress than an AK.
Consequently, this made the other women unable to resist, and they all leaned forward to the front seats.
They all looked at Arthur with enthusiasm and introduced themselves.
"Dinah Laurel Lance, you can call me Black Canary."
A blonde, blue-eyed sweetheart spoke.
"Helena Bertinelli, you can call me Huntress."
Another woman with long, straight black hair introduced herself.
These were Harley Quinn's'sisters'.
Arthur asked curiously: "Have you formed an organization?"
"That's right, we are the Birds of Prey."
Harley Quinn said from Arthur 's arms.
The Birds of Prey is entirely composed of women. They aren't superheroes; they are all morally ambiguous.
Chapter 260: The Green
"We're here."
Arthur still wanted to ask some private questions, but they had already arrived at the explosion site.
So the conversation had to stop.
Arthur opened his mouth and asked, "Who did this?"
"I don't know."
Poison Ivy shook her head, "We were just bored, so we came to uphold justice."
They weren't Super Heroes, but they couldn't be considered true villains either.
So, being bored, they actually wanted to come and do something good.
It wasn't that surprising.
"Is this the party?"
Arthur twitched his mouth; the party he had imagined was the indescribable kind.
Sure enough, Harley Quinn's party was too proper.
Harley Quinn jumped out of his arms and rolled her eyes at him, "What else did you think?"
"You dirty fellow, dirtier than the Joker."
"You mean bigger than the Joker, right?"
"Think whatever you want."
Harley Quinn patted her clothes, then pulled a baseball bat out of the car's trunk.
This was her weapon.
The other women also got out and took out their equipment.
Black Canary Dinah Lance carried a long metal staff.
She also possessed sonic abilities, and could even use sonic waves to fly sometimes.
Huntress was a ranged ADC, somewhat like Vayne in League of Legends. She used a crossbow, was skilled at riding motorcycles, and used various firearms, though her fighting skills were also exceptional.
There's no need to mention Poison Ivy; her superpower was the key to the Birds of Preyremaining safe and sound.
She possessed The Green, a power that was incredibly formidable across the entire DC World.
The Green is a mysterious natural force.
Besides "The Green," there are also "The Red" and "The Black," among others. They are not colors, but elemental forces of the Universe.
And The Green is related to all forms of plant life.
At the same time, it is also a cosmic energy that gives vitality to all plant life.
Besides Poison Ivy, there are also creatures like Swamp Thing, who possess The Green.
They merge with the Earth and become protectors of plant life.
Once they complete their mission, they join a collective consciousness made up of successive protectors. This collective consciousness is called the Parliament of Trees.
This Parliament has existed for hundreds of millions of years.
But clearly, the current Poison Ivy has not yet completed her mission.
"Aren't you going to disguise yourself?"
The Birds of Prey all looked at Arthur .
After all, he was called by Harley Quinn, even though Arthur himself wanted to follow along.
"Alright."
Arthur took out his glasses and put them directly on his face.
"..."
This made the women of the Birds of Prey look at each other in dismay.
Harley Quinn burst into laughter, hugged Arthur , kissed him, and said, "Darling, you look even handsomer."
"Really? I didn't expect that either."
Arthur touched his face. It had that kind of effect?
"Hehe."
The women didn't bother saying anything more.
They just figured they would have to protect Arthur later.
They didn't know Arthur 's abilities.
But there was nothing they could do; who told Arthur to follow along?
"Let's go."
They all sped up. This was a factory area.
Inside, fighting was continuously ongoing.
"It's Batman."
When they came closer, they immediately saw a figure in a combat suit and cape leaping about.
And Batman's opponents were a group of people dressed like 'ninjas'?
"League of Assassins?"
Harley Quinn and the others quickly recognized them.
This was precisely the famous League of Assassins.