(Because the previous chapter caused some controversy, readers are the most important, so I modified the plot a bit.)

A fierce bird broke into the gloomy forest named Gotham.

Bruce Wayne wanted to know the identity of the intruder.

But he pressed the button.

The screen displayed a bright red “No Data” message.

In front of the hundred-inch computer screen, Bruce frowned.

“No criminal record, no driver’s license, no consumption records, no entry records…”

Either this person has been living in the primitive forest since birth, or he is just like Bruce, wearing a fake face.

…

Walking on the crowded streets of Gotham with an umbrella, David touched his face.

With his extraordinary vision, he saw the pinhole camera on Batman’s chest, but he ignored it.

The face was a genuine face.

But it had been slightly adjusted compared to before.

“A person’s face has more than forty muscles, divided into expression muscles and biting muscles.”

Facial muscles, along with blood vessels and nerves, are intertwined with cartilage and bones. Smooth skin is attached to the muscles. These tissues are interconnected and interact with each other, allowing for various movements and expressions.

“Among them, the muscles that a person can control are very few. Talented performers can control more facial muscles, making their faces slightly stiff and showing a different appearance, imitating others. However, they cannot control all of them.”

Ordinary people cannot do this kind of thing. He happened to not be an ordinary person, and he was not even considered a human being on Earth.

Thanos’ Eternal mutant physique gave him the ability to control all the muscles in his body with precision and ease. He could practice combat skills, control strength, and also change his facial appearance.

“Thanos probably has never used this ability.

One reason is that the Dark Lord may not bother to hide himself, and even if he does, there are better means, such as magic and technology.

Even if he hides his two to three-meter-tall body and his unique purple yam head, it would be useless.”

Passing by the street, he caught sight of a group of high-voltage wires.

David remembered Avery in Gotham.

As the future Superman, he didn’t believe that Clark would easily lose his abilities.

And Superman’s abilities come from his genes, from being named Clark Kent. It’s probably not easy to take them away.

“If I catch Avery and recreate the accident, maybe the abilities will return to Clark, that is, by strengthening the Kryptonite with a strong current.”

If that doesn’t work, he can try to attract lightning on a rainy day.

But all of this depends on finding Avery in Gotham and bringing him back.

A flicker of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

“Let’s go find two local bosses first and ask about the recent news in Gotham.”

Bang!

Not far ahead, a hurried figure collided with a lady who was walking with a brand-name bag.

“Sorry.”

A beautiful girl with brown hair walked quickly, as if she had something urgent to do. She apologized and hurriedly disappeared around the corner.

The lady cursed a few times and continued walking without paying much attention.

David raised an eyebrow and noticed that the blue gemstone ring on the person’s hand was missing.

Encountering a robbery after a collision, and not even walking out of one street, is not uncommon in Gotham, known for its simple folk.

But in the instant of the collision, the ring was stolen from someone else’s hand without them noticing. This kind of theft technique was somewhat extraordinary.

His expression showed a hint of surprise.

As a thief, it is difficult not to have dealings with all kinds of people, especially if you have some special channels for selling stolen goods, you can be considered a local boss.

“A good candidate to gather information.”

…

“Young master, I don’t know if you remember, but this cave is Wayne Manor.”

An old man with gray hair, dressed in a butler’s uniform, walked slowly with a tray of iced coffee, his eyes filled with the weight of time and wisdom.

“Of course, Alfred.”

Taking the coffee, Bruce Wayne took a sip and continued to manipulate the computer.

“How could I forget such a simple thing.”

“But since you came back, you have been hiding in this Batcave and haven’t been to the manor a few times.”

Alfred’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness.

“I have many things to do, Alfred.

Many urgent matters.”

The computer invaded and downloaded the withdrawal records of Gotham National Bank, hoping to find some clues from them. However, the records showed that the card used for the withdrawal belonged to a former underling of a small gang leader in Gotham, and that leader had been dead for over a year.

Bruce Wayne frowned.

Looking at the death records, the neck was twisted, and the body was found in the gang’s temporary hideout, along with more than a dozen gang members who had died.

Some died from severe brain injuries.

“The Hyena Gang?

A few members survived, but they became vegetative.”

During the same period, dozens of gang members in Gotham died from severe brain injuries, and seven or eight of them suffered brain damage and became vegetative.

Apart from that, there was nothing else to find. The current clues seemed to have been cut off.

“Young master, I understand your mood.

But you are too impatient, and I am a little worried.”

Looking at the young master with a slightly unpleasant expression, Alfred slightly bowed and made a suggestion.

“In 1840, your ancestor Solomon Wayne invested in the establishment of the current series of industrial and commercial districts in Gotham, and Gotham’s prosperity was born from this.”

“But you have to know that these things were not accomplished in one day.”

“Rome wasn’t built in a day, I know, Alfred.”

Rubbing his temples, Bruce Wayne confided in the old man who had raised him.

“Having once faced life and death, and endured hellish training that could drive many to madness, I thought I was ready.

But when I returned to Gotham, I found that I was still lacking.”

“Infiltration, destruction, assassination, and blending in, investigation, protection are worlds apart.”

He stood up and walked to the workbench, using tools to polish his bat darts, the sparks reflected in his pupils.

“Alfred, I have advanced technology, powerful weapons, but there are things that technology cannot replace.

I need to be more precise, stronger, faster…”

Like a bat in the night, coming and going without a trace, accurately hunting prey, striking with one blow, coldly efficient, never making a mistake!

“I must interrupt you, Master.”

Alfred shook his head.

“I don’t know how long it will take for you to achieve these, but you’d better protect what you already have first.”

“What do you mean?” He stopped his actions, turned his head, a trace of confusion appearing on his face.

“If you continue like this, the top-secret technology and powerful weapons from Wayne Enterprises’ R&D department may slip away from you.”

Alfred didn’t want to see the child he had watched grow up pushing himself so hard, not even giving himself a moment’s respite for this city.

“Then there will be no cool advanced Batmobile and Batsuit for you to tinker with.”

And indeed, there were more pressing matters at hand.

Bruce Wayne’s eyes showed a hint of inquiry.

“For many years, William Earl has been managing and controlling your family business on your behalf. After your disappearance, some of his actions have gradually become out of line.

Recently, as the chairman of the board, he is lobbying a group of directors to take your family business, Wayne Enterprises, public.”

Listening to Alfred’s narration, Bruce Wayne’s face darkened.

For a regular company, going public might bring various benefits, but for Wayne Enterprises, which has coexisted with Gotham for nearly two hundred years, those benefits are negligible.

Only one thing, after the company goes public, changes in shareholding will become very easy, such as diluting the shares of a certain Wayne who has been missing for several years and kicking him out of the board of Wayne Enterprises.

“You’re right, Alfred.

Perhaps it’s time for Gotham to know that the son of Wayne has returned.”

The sharp bat dart flew over ten meters, accurately hitting the target. His eyes were firm, and he slowly said.

…

After many twists and turns, on the cobblestone-paved ground, in the deserted alley.

A young girl wearing black tight jeans, a blue striped women’s shirt on top, her loose brown hair covering her swan-like white neck, her bright and clever eyes hidden behind square glasses.

Her outfit made her look like a university student who spends all day studying and doesn’t socialize. No one would be on guard against such a bookworm.

Stashing the stolen wallet into her waist bag, she put the jewelry on her hand, her eyes shining as she admired the just-stolen sapphire ring.

“A standard starlight blue sapphire, its quality is enough to rank in the top ten in my collection.”

Pushing her glasses up, a hint of joy flashed in Selina’s eyes.

Today seemed to be her lucky day, just walking on the street, she could actually come across a beautiful sapphire ring.

“Stealing is not a good habit.”

A young, magnetic voice came from behind without warning.

Like a startled cat, she quickly hid the ring and turned around.

“Who?”

【Selina Kyle’s nervousness +18…】