nycdaug Chapter 107 The matter is over
Chapter 107 The matter is over
"The intelligence is fine, I know what's going on, you probably need to be careful..."
As Li Wei walked out of the bank, he spoke rapidly into his communicator, as if afraid of missing something.
"They must have learned from their previous mistakes and are probably just creating a diversion to buy time."
They themselves are hiding elsewhere. Look carefully at the inconspicuous corners of the station; there must be some clues hidden there.
They must have left clues at the scene. Look carefully; you're sure to find something.
"Okay, I understand."
Batman's voice remained calm and composed, without the slightest hint of panic.
He clearly realized he had underestimated the other person, and hung up the call after speaking.
Batman stood in the dark, abandoned train station, surrounded by utter silence.
The only sound was the "whooshing" of the wind blowing through the abandoned carriage, which sounded particularly eerie and terrifying.
Moonlight streamed through the dilapidated roof, casting dappled shadows on the piles of garbage and abandoned carriages.
Looking at the empty station hall, he suddenly felt at a loss.
The station is huge, with abandoned carriages, dilapidated platforms, and holes in the walls—everywhere you can hide things.
Finding clues in such a large area is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
"Where do you hide clues in inconspicuous corners...?"
Batman muttered to himself, his brow furrowed, lost in thought.
He stood still, carefully observing his surroundings, his mind racing, analyzing where He Mang and Gao Le might have hidden clues.
A moment later, his eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something, and he took out a small sonar device from his body.
This device, designed specifically for him by Lucius, is capable of scanning the surrounding environment and generating 3D graphics.
It can even detect items hidden under walls and the ground, which is very practical.
He then took out his phone and dialed Lucius's number.
The call was quickly connected, and Lucius's calm voice came from the other end.
"Boss, what can I do for you?"
"Lucius, I need some technical support."
Batman's voice was deep and calm.
"I'm currently at an abandoned train station on the outskirts of the city, and I've run into a bit of trouble."
The person behind it all isn't here, but they must have left clues.
I'll be using a sonar to scan a 3D model of the entire station later. I need your help to analyze it and find possible hiding places, the sooner the better.
"Okay, boss, no problem, you can start now. I'm ready to receive the data and analyze it at any time."
Lucius's tone remained calm and composed, without the slightest hesitation.
He was already used to Batman's sudden needs and was prepared to provide technical support at any time.
Hearing the affirmative reply from the other end, Batman hung up the phone.
He carefully removed the sonar device and placed it on the ground, then pressed the small switch on it.
An invisible shockwave spread rapidly outwards from the sonar device.
Like an invisible net, it quickly covered the entire abandoned train station, leaving no corner untouched.
With a crisp "beep" sound, a soft blue light illuminated on the sonar device, indicating that the scanning process had been successfully completed.
Upon seeing this, Batman immediately bent down and picked up the sonar device from the ground.
Quickly connect your phone and begin transferring scan data.
The data transmission was very fast, taking less than a minute to complete.
After the data transmission was completed, Batman stood still, patiently waiting for Lucius's analysis results.
He leaned against a dilapidated pillar, his eyes warily scanning his surroundings to prevent any accidents from happening.
Less than five minutes later, the communicator on his wrist rang; it was Lucius calling.
"Boss, the map of the entire abandoned station has been analyzed, and the results have been sent to your sonar device. You can take a look."
Lucius's voice came through the communicator, his tone carrying a hint of certainty.
"Based on the scan results, I found three abnormal markers."
Two are located in the broken walls of the station hall, and one is located in an abandoned carriage on the west side.
These three locations have structures that differ from their surroundings, and they may very well hold clues.
"Okay, thank you, you've worked hard."
After Batman finished speaking, he hung up the communication and turned on the sonar device again.
A soft blue light rose from the device's screen, and soon a three-dimensional 3D image of a train station was projected.
The graphics are clear, and every corner is clearly marked.
The three abnormal markers were highlighted with red dots, making them particularly eye-catching and easy to spot.
Looking at the three marked locations on the projection, Batman's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
No matter the time, with the support of money and Lucius's high technology, things can always be made much simpler.
This may be one of the reasons why he has been able to protect Gotham in the shadows for so many years.
Without further hesitation, Batman immediately headed towards the abandoned carriage on the west side.
He decided to start by searching the marked points in the abandoned carriages, since the carriages were relatively enclosed and the clues were less likely to be destroyed.
He moved swiftly, dodging the litter and obstacles, and soon arrived at the abandoned carriage.
The carriage doors were dilapidated and opened with a slight push, making a creaking sound.
The carriage was dark and filled with the smell of dust and rust.
Batman turned on the light on the sonar device, and the dim light illuminated the environment inside the car.
The carriage was filled with discarded junk, and dust and rust were everywhere.
He located the unusual spot by following the markings on the projection.
Right in the corner of the carriage, there was a hole, which was disguised by a piece of old felt.
You can't notice it at all unless you look closely.
Batman was quite lucky; when he reached out and lifted the camouflage felt, he discovered the clue hidden in the hole.
To be honest, if it weren't for Lucius's technical support, he might not have been able to find this place.
After all, the felt was camouflaged very well, blending perfectly with the surrounding environment, making it very difficult to spot.
Inside the hole, Batman found an old-fashioned tape recorder.
The tape recorder looked a bit worn, but it was still working properly.
He picked up the tape recorder, pressed the play button, and He Mang and Gao Le's voices immediately came through the recorder.
Their voices were somewhat muffled, but still clearly audible.
They were discussing their next steps and clearly stated their true hiding place.
It was in an abandoned warehouse in Gotham's East Side, a place that was extremely well hidden and difficult to find.
After listening to the recording, Batman's eyes instantly sharpened.
His face beneath the hood was expressionless, only radiating cold anger.
He turned off the tape recorder and put the thing back in its place.
With a clear goal in mind, Batman no longer hesitated and immediately turned and left the abandoned train station.
Soon the sound of the Batmobile's engine broke the silence of the night.
The black Batmobile sped out of the abandoned train station and headed towards Gotham's East Side.
The chariot moved with lightning speed, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Batman sat in the driver's seat, his eyes resolute, his gaze fixed on the road ahead, with only one thought in his mind.
This time, we must capture He Mang and Gao Le and make them pay the price for their actions.
We can no longer allow them to go unpunished and endanger the peace of Gotham.
...
Li Wei was cleaning up the scene with Gordon when he suddenly felt his communicator vibrate.
Li Wei glanced at the phone, took the communicator, and moved away from the crowd to a quiet corner where he pressed the answer button.
The moment the call connected, Batman's voice came through.
"Li Wei, the man has been caught. He's in the abandoned warehouse in the East District."
I've got them under control, and as you wanted, their mouths are sealed shut too.
Li Wei felt a slight sense of relief, and the pressure on his fingertips gradually eased.
He leaned against a marble pillar and spoke into the communicator:
"Okay, I'll be right there once I've finished dealing with the situation here."
"Keep an eye on them, don't give them any chance to commit suicide."
"Don't worry, they won't have another chance this time."
Batman's voice faded, and the communicator returned to silence, with only the faint sound of wind remaining.
Gordon walked over to Levi and patted him on the shoulder.
The force of his hand was not light; his face showed fatigue, but there was also a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"It's you again. You always seem to have a knack for predicting things. This time, the mastermind behind it all is finally caught."
Li Wei looked at Gordon, just smiled, and didn't answer.
He raised his hand and rubbed his temples, his fingertips tracing a faint mark along his brow bone.
The days of running around and stress left his eyes bloodshot, and fatigue crept in, spreading down his spine and throughout his body.
Police officers began to systematically clear the scene, while forensic experts and technicians took photos and collected evidence.
They put the guns, spent cartridges, and red hoods on the ground into evidence bags.
Several police officers escorted the captured Red Hooded man into a police car, the handcuffs making a crisp sound as they were placed on his wrists.
The sirens of police cars blared as they drove toward the police station.
The lobby of the bank in downtown Gotham City was now a scene of utter chaos.
Overturned tables and chairs, scattered banknotes, broken glass, and the lingering smell of blood and gunpowder in the air made my stomach churn.
Li Wei walked to the bank entrance and looked at the Gotham night sky.
There were no stars in the black sky, only neon lights shimmering beneath the clouds.
The multicolored light reflected in the puddles on the ground, breaking into a mottled pattern.
He put away his communicator and said to Gordon, "I'm leaving this to you. I'm going to meet Batman in the suburbs."
Gordon nodded and waved. "Be careful, contact me anytime if anything happens."
Li Wei turned around, got into the pickup truck, and started the engine.
The pickup truck's wheels crunched over the broken glass on the road, making a screeching sound, as it sped toward the abandoned train station on the outskirts of the city.
The neon lights outside the car window gradually faded into the distance, and the night grew darker. Only the headlights pierced through the darkness on the road.
The abandoned warehouses in the East District were deathly silent, with only the wind howling as it blew in through the broken dome.
Li Wei's pickup truck was parked in front of the warehouse. He opened the door, and the rust under his feet made a creaking sound.
Moonlight streamed down from the dome, illuminating the iron gate and casting a cold, reflective sheen.
Batman stood beside a row of old shelves, his black cape hanging down, covering most of his body.
On the steps behind the shelves, He Mang and Gao Le were tied to a pillar.
Their wrists and ankles were bound with thick hemp rope, and their mouths were wrapped with thick duct tape.
Only his eyes were visible, filled with resentment and bitterness.
Seeing Li Wei approach, the two struggled desperately, making whimpering sounds in their throats.
Although they wanted to say something, their mouths were blocked with tape, and they couldn't utter a single word.
They had no obvious wounds, only pale faces.
He was clearly easily subdued by Batman, without even a chance to resist.
Batman's fingertips rubbed against the hook gun on his wrist. Seeing Li Wei approaching, he slightly stepped aside to make way.
"Nothing went wrong, right?"
Li Wei walked up to the two men, looked down at them, his gaze cold and devoid of any emotion.
"no."
Batman's voice was deep.
"They wanted to commit suicide, so they bit into the poison hidden in their mouths."
However, I managed to cover her mouth in time so she wouldn't swallow the poison, and then I sealed it with tape.
"Don't worry, buddy, I tied the rope very tightly; they can't break free."
Li Wei nodded, his gaze sweeping over the two faces.
He Mang and Gao Le stared at him with eyes full of hatred, as if they wanted to devour him alive.
Li Wei looked at the two people who were tightly bound, but his heart remained unmoved.
The next step is to figure out how to control these two guys.
We cannot kill them, nor can we give them the opportunity to commit suicide.
Regardless of the circumstances, Gao Le and He Mang have truly lost this time.
This vote of theirs was also their last, and it ended in utter failure.
Batman glanced at Li Wei, then at the two men tied to the pillar, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he didn't ask any further questions.
He knew that Li Wei had his own secrets, just as he himself had his own secrets.
Some things don't need to be said aloud; they can be understood without being spoken.
"What should we do with them next?"
Batman's voice broke the silence of the station.
Li Wei looked up, his gaze following the window to the distant railway tracks.
Moonlight spilled onto the railway tracks, stretching into the darkness.
His gaze fell back on He Mang and Gao Le, who were still struggling desperately.
The whimpering sound from his throat echoed in the empty warehouse, but it could no longer stir up any waves.
"It's definitely not going to work out with Gordon and the police, but we can have them send these two guys to Arkham."
Li Wei's voice was calm.
"Although these two guys deserve to die, we must not let them die or commit suicide."
To completely prevent them from making a comeback, I think the only way is to lock them up in Arkham.
Batman nodded, raised his hand, pressed the communicator on his wrist, and dialed Gordon's number.
He briefly explained the address and situation, then hung up the phone.
The wind from the station blew in again, carrying dust that blew onto Li Wei's face.
He raised his hand to brush the dust off his face and looked toward Gotham.
The neon lights there were still flashing, and the sirens were gradually fading away.
The city returned to a brief period of peace.
Li Wei knew, however, that beneath this calm lay endless darkness.
Throughout the instance, countless other players are hidden in every corner of Gotham.
They are like lurking beasts, waiting for an opportunity to create chaos.
This real-life game, based on American comics, is far from over.