Bai Ye left the trashed scene of the battle and, after walking through the streets, his gaze fell upon the signboard of a burger joint.
"One Double Bull Burger, one Crispy Chicken Burger, and a Coke."
Bai Ye swiped his card to pay and took the burgers from the window server, unwrapping one and shoving it into his mouth.
But just as Bai Ye was about to leave, the television hanging on the side caught his attention.
"This guy..." Bai Ye curled his lips into a smile. "He's showing up too?"
On the television, a man with clown makeup was laughing maniacally. Behind him stood a chair, to which a Batman was tied.
However, the so-called Batman was clearly an imposter. Not only were his equipment crude, but his Bat-suit was made of plastic sheets, and the man himself looked to be at least two hundred pounds.
The Joker cackled and walked behind the fake Batman, patting his shoulder. "My demands are simple. I want Batman to unmask himself and, like a real man, not some sissy girl, stand before everyone and have a real showdown with me. Otherwise..."
The Joker picked up a small knife and pressed it to the fake Batman's neck, slowly drawing it across.
In the next instant, bright red blood spurted out.
"Oh, my God!"
In front of the television, some timid viewers covered their eyes, while others clenched their fists and began to pray.
The Joker nonchalantly took out a handkerchief, wiped the blood from the knife, and smiled. "If you don't do as I say, then from now on, for every day you don't unmask, I will kill one person. Starting with these loyal followers who believe in you."
As soon as the Joker finished speaking, a "shh, shh" sound came from the television. It was unclear whether the TV station had regained control of the broadcast signal, or if the Joker himself had cut it off.
Bai Ye swallowed the burger, took a sip of his sugary soda, and then licked his fingers, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"The Joker, Batman's greatest enemy!" Bai Ye murmured. "It seems the show is about to begin."
Bai Ye had been to the City of Sin in his previous life, so he knew that when the sin or order value reached its peak, the targets of the mission would fall upon Batman and the Joker.
This was also why Bai Ye hadn't pursued Batman earlier.
Firstly, he was hard to catch. With Batman's pile of high-tech gear, Bai Ye, relying only on his two legs, couldn't keep up.
Secondly, Bai Ye knew that pursuing him would be useless. Batman would never die. After all, if Batman died, how would the subsequent missions play out?
However...
Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then suddenly smirked.
The Joker had appeared, making things more exciting. And he was still half a sin value away from his goal. Perhaps he should join in the fun?
"That's what I'll do!"
Bai Ye crumpled the burger wrapper and casually tossed it into the nearby trash can. Then, holding his soda, he quickly disappeared into the night.
...
As the night receded, the sun began to shine.
The City of Sin looked much cleaner and more lively during the day.
Compared to the chaos and filth of the slums, the commercial district in the city center was always bright and glamorous. Tall restaurants, grand shopping malls, and numerous office buildings stood shoulder to shoulder.
"Hey, Rachel, you're early. Need a coffee?"
"Thanks, I'll have one."
"By the way, send yesterday's files to my office."
...
Rachel walked briskly through the office area and arrived at her private office.
Not long after she sat down, there was a knock on the door.
The secretary opened the door and said, "Miss Rachel, a gentleman has been waiting for you for half an hour. He said he needs legal consultation."
Rachel asked, "Did he have an appointment?"
The secretary shook her head. "No, but he specifically asked to see you."
Rachel checked the time. "I'm free until ten. Let him in."
The secretary nodded. "Alright."
A moment later, Rachel was tidying things up when there was another knock on the door.
Rachel looked up and said, "Please come in."
The office door was pushed open, and an Asian man carrying a white cake box entered. He nodded politely and placed the cake box on the desk, then sat down opposite Rachel.
"Hello," Bai Ye said with a smile, extending his hand. "My name is Bai Ye."
Rachel shook Bai Ye's hand. "Mr. Bai looks very young."
Bai Ye smiled. "Miss Rachel, you do too. You look so young and beautiful, no wonder the famous CEO of Wayne Enterprises is pursuing you."
Rachel couldn't help but frown. Although Bai Ye's words sounded like a compliment, she disliked such remarks. As a strong woman, she didn't want people to focus only on her appearance, nor did she want them to think that her achievements were because she had a rich man behind her.
But her professional demeanor prevented Rachel from showing her displeasure. Instead, she got straight to the point. "Mr. Bai, what legal issue do you need consultation on?"
"Hmm, let me think," Bai Ye said with a smile. "For example, what kind of penalty would one receive for pointing a gun at a lawyer?"
Rachel's frown deepened. Was this man here to cause trouble?
Rachel took a deep breath. "Mr. Bai, if you have no legal issues to consult about, I think we shouldn't waste each other's time."
Rachel intended to escort him out, but at that moment, Bai Ye lifted his jacket, revealing the pulse pistols in his holsters, drew one, and placed it on the desk.
"I'm not joking," Bai Ye said. "See, the issue I'm consulting about is happening right now."
Rachel's expression froze for a moment, and then fear surged through her. However, Rachel quickly calmed herself down.
"What do you want?" Rachel asked. "Money? Or revenge? Have I handled a case involving you before?"
"Neither," Bai Ye said with a smile, gesturing with the gun. "Sit down first."
Rachel looked helpless. As she spoke, she was subtly moving around the desk, perhaps looking for an opportunity to escape the office. However, this little trick was clearly seen through by Bai Ye.
Bai Ye stood up, picked up the cake box, and walked to Rachel's side, placing the cake box on her lap.
Bai Ye said with a smile, "I heard that the beautiful Miss Rachel has her birthday today..."
Rachel interrupted him. "My birthday was two months ago."
"Uh..." Bai Ye grinned. "We can pretend it's today."
As Bai Ye spoke, he untied the ribbon and opened the cake box. Immediately, a ticking time bomb appeared before Rachel. 138 Reading Net