LRAB Chapter 74 That's not what he meant.
Chapter 74 That's not what he meant.
Chapter 74 That's not what he meant.
Wayne Enterprises is not a monolithic entity, and Bruce's actions after returning to Gotham have affected the interests of some people.
They couldn't tolerate him.
No matter how absurd Bruce's behavior may seem, what he does is undeniably real: reforming the group, purging corrupt officials, and increasing investment and attention to philanthropy—every step he takes is cutting into their flesh.
The mastermind's name is also familiar: William Earl. Zheng En just heard someone mention him tonight. He is the CEO and chairman of the board of Wayne Enterprises. It is said that before Bruce returned, he was preparing to take the company public and shift his focus to military industry.
Bruce couldn't stand it, just look at Iron Man next door. The first thing he did after surviving death and becoming Iron Man was to cut the arms department.
As a fellow superhero, Bruce Wayne's reaction might not have been as intense as Tony Stark's, but he certainly wouldn't allow his company to become a tool for producing deadly weapons. His conflict with William Earl was the biggest and most acute, and he held an absolute majority of the shares.
If William Earl doesn't want to be ousted, he has no choice but to strike first and get rid of Bruce. During his many years as CEO, he has used every opportunity to profit himself; taking the company public and expanding into the military industry are just some of the ways he has done it.
Now that Bruce has returned to Gotham, he has shown considerable skill. Regardless of whether the other party is truly incompetent or not, or whether someone is guiding him behind the scenes, William Earl will not tolerate him.
After failing in several internal power struggles within the group, he resorted to his last resort.
"That's really amazing!"
After listening to Batman recount the whole story, Zheng En took a big bite of the spicy hot dog she had just bought.
Seeing Batman staring at him—though his eyes were obscured by his goggles, Jung Eun could tell he shifted his body slightly and moved the hot dog further away. "I've already given you one."
Mentor Batman: "That's not what he meant."
Local Batman: "That's not what I meant."
Zheng En glanced away; of course he knew, but that didn't stop him from teasing them. Someone had to liven things up, and although the brightly colored Robin hadn't appeared yet, Batman had him.
Even before the truck entered the factory, Zheng En had noticed the Batmobile speeding towards them in the night.
Batman's plan was far too comprehensive.
Although the opponent often suffers setbacks in encounters due to the plot, the strength of ordinary NPCs is not enough to give Batman a kill on his first meeting.
Jung Eun had originally planned to have a big one fall from the sky, but changed her mind when the Batmobile appeared.
Tonight, I'll just play a supporting role from the sidelines.
Zheng En thought deeply, this is a chance for Batman to level up by defeating monsters, it's definitely not a chance to slack off and get free rewards.
After changing their approach, things became much simpler. Zheng En only did two things: first, pull the power switch to create darkness, and second, clear the area outside.
The kidnappers were a small group of about forty people. Most of them went with Bruce to kidnap him and went into the warehouse after they returned. Only seven or eight people patrolled outside.
Although some escaped after the power was turned off, the number was still manageable and within Zheng En's capacity.
As for Bruce, he was used to the sudden darkness and could instantly realize that this was a good opportunity to escape, even without equipment.
He memorized the positions of the people around him, so even in a dense crowd and in complete darkness, he could slip away unnoticed.
The rope on his wrist had been loosened in the car, and he had only used his fingers to make it look tight. After Bruce came out of the warehouse, he casually flicked it off and it fell to the ground.
He knew Alfred would drive the Batmobile nearby based on the location, and just as he was about to go look for it, he suddenly bumped into a ghost mask at the corner.
His deathly pale face was contorted as if it were the slag left after a candle dripped down.
[.rc Intimidation 65+20 (Mask Bonus)]
The immense impact deeply shook Bruce's heart.
[.rc Willpower Assessment 90]
[Successful Counterattack]
But he quickly realized who the other person was, and his instinctive punch stopped just short of Jung Eun's head.
Although she managed to dodge it, Jung Eun still breathed a long sigh of relief: "—Don't be nervous, I'm here to help you."
I just forgot to turn off the skill.
The Twisted Scream Mask is a magical item that grants +20 intimidation rating in COC tabletop role-playing games. Zheng En previously attempted to use it on Batman, but unsurprisingly, it failed miserably.
At that time, he hadn't figured out the correct way to use the mask. It wasn't until he used it more often that he learned how to see the judgment process.
He had been intimidating them with his mask, and taking advantage of their momentary mental shock, he easily dealt with the patrolmen. After all, not everyone is like Batman, with a muscular physique and willpower comparable to the peak of human potential.
It's important to understand that the average human's willpower is only around fifty, although in Gotham the average is sixty or seventy, and in the East District it can even reach over eighty.
Bruce nonchalantly withdrew his fist, still trying to feign ignorance and wealth, "Uh, sir, who are you—"
Still pretending?
Jung Eun was speechless. "You've already driven your Batmobile here, and this isn't the first time we've met. Can't you be a little more honest?"
He still remembered the time when this rich man pulled down his pants when they first met.
Now, not only his pants, but his underwear has almost been stripped off completely. According to the information that his mentor, Batman, found in the Batcave, they even managed to locate the place where he first appeared. If it weren't for the fact that he had no further past deeds, they might have even dug up details like how many times he wet the bed as a child.
Even a Batman who isn't made stupid by the writers, and who is still a force to be reckoned with when he's just starting out, is not to be underestimated.
Bruce, his face instantly expressionless after being exposed, asked, "You know my true identity?"
"Don't you know my real identity?" Zheng En shrugged. "Can't we be more honest with each other and stop with the double standards?"
Bruce didn't answer, "What are you doing here?"
"Ta-da!" Zheng En pulled out a Batman suit in a flash. "I took it from your car, don't be shy."
Bruce took a deep breath and snatched the clothes away.
Jung Eun thought to herself, "He looks like he's about to explode with anger."
Mentor Batman retorted, "What else?"
Zheng En casually whistled, and the local Batman quickly changed his clothes, ready to sneak in again once the power was restored.
He was leaning against the window, about to break the light with a batarang, when Zheng En pressed a button, plunging the entire factory into darkness once more.
Batman turned to look at him, and Jung Eun grinned, showing the button in his hand. "You're welcome."
This button is nothing special, nor is it a system item. It's just a common lazy person's gadget on the other side of the ocean, designed for those who don't want to get out of bed to turn off the lights.
However, the one in Zheng En's hand was modified by his mentor Batman. After installation, it was not only exceptionally secure, but also came with an additional electric shock effect.
Although he didn't know what the man had been doing after gaining system access, Jung Eun thought to himself with a deep feeling that he was doing something big.
As the local Batman entered the warehouse, a series of clanging and banging sounds rang out. Zheng En also got into position outside the warehouse, ready to randomly scare a few lucky people unconscious.
There wasn't enough time just now for him to deal with all the people outside. Besides, if a fight really broke out, they would be attracted by the noise and gather around on their own. He just needed to wait here for them to come to him.
By the time he had dealt with the people outside, Batman inside had also finished off the robbers and interrogated them to get the information he wanted.