Chapter 1: The Distress Signal of Gotham's Dark Knight

She wore an exaggerated black bodysuit that nearly showcased her terrifyingly elongated figure in its entirety, and on her head, she sported a peculiar pair of red goggles that made her look like a black cat with red eyes. Most notably, her hood was adorned with two cat ears on either side.

Having spoken, he took a deep breath and looked at the drifting reticle on the screen, which locked onto the windshield of the pursuing vehicle behind. The moment he locked onto the driver, Mason's gun barrel lowered

The unfortunate fellow let out a scream, and then the vehicle lost control in an instant, crashing into a nearby taxi that was unable to evade in time. The speed was so great that it flipped over completely and then smashed onto the ground.

The Catwoman also understood the young people's intentions, enduring the pain as she tossed her phone aside, steering the wheel with one hand while saying:

You go over there, I will help you secure the rear.

His father, who died last month in a shootout at the dock, was a core member of the Penguin Gang. It is said that he was a veteran who fought alongside the infamous Penguin Man. As a not-so-outstanding "second-generation black", Mason naturally could not complete his studies smoothly

A shadowy figure climbed over the low wall, crashing headfirst into the black garbage heap. After flailing about for a few moments, it fell silent, as if it were dead

Keep it steady

So, the current question is whether to do it or not? And if so, how to do it

Just go all out!

A line of prompt jumped into the translucent light screen before Mason, causing a jolt in the young man's heart

Mason could roughly guess the thoughts of Catwoman from her silence, and the young man immediately said in a low voice

You just focus on driving, sister. Men are working, and women should refrain from interrupting.

He could only follow his leader into a car while holding that nearly worn-out rifled handgun. In an instant, more than a dozen vehicles filled with gang members crashed into the flow of traffic on the main road, pursuing the direction in which that audacious thief had fled.

Ha, I knew it, today the advantage is mine

The third number

I was just thinking about wanting to clear my name, and here comes the opportunity

Name: Mason Cooper

The first shot made a hole in the rear windshield.

swish

Are the lackeys in the Penguin gang all monsters? Or is it that a masked vigilante I do not know has come to this city again

Mason Cooper, the old Gotham "Black Flag"

The injured Catwoman let out a scream, and Mason replied without turning his head:

A loud and intense noise erupted from the other side, accompanied by chaotic gunfire, terrified screams, and the sound of heavy objects falling, startling Mason into a shiver

Having consumed alcohol and taken drugs, still in an excited state, the leader who was taking advantage of the unconscious Catwoman's voluptuous figure fell to the ground without making a sound

Title: Gangster's Old Gun

You, follow me! The gang remembers your father's contributions. Work hard tonight, and your future will be limitless.

Do you want to do it or not

For the seventh time, I declined the "cigarette" offered by the guy next to me and couldn't help but comment:

This thing is truly a punishment

You fool, what good is it to share the credit among so many people? In our line of work, one must be quick-witted and swift in action, as the boss rewards based on merit. You are in for a treat tonight

Skills: None

Boom

Item Description: For the sake of your life, try not to fire the gun; using it as a war hammer is the correct way to utilize it

You are in trouble, little one

Isn't this Catwoman

At the moment he bent down to get into the car, Mason squinted his eyes and swung the tire iron hidden in his hand towards his own leader.

Mason emptied the last bullet from the magazine of his pistol, allowing the gangster driver of the third approaching vehicle to experience another aerial acrobatics.

The second shot hit the driver's arm

Catwoman wanted to tell Mason that she was going directly to Wayne Manor, but her old lover was quite averse to the exposure of her true identity. Therefore, Catwoman could only remain silent and accelerate the gas pedal

Oh, the cat-eared girl in a bodysuit is too sultry

This scene equally astonished the exceptionally weak Catwoman, who was lying in the car but had already grasped a short knife resembling a cat's claw, ready to make a desperate counterattack. She stared in disbelief at the gangster in front of her, who had attacked his own boss, and she could not comprehend why he would do such a thing

The small leader in the car was extremely agitated, his face flushed from drinking, and perhaps he had also taken drugs, making him look like a mad bull. However, Mason, sitting next to him, treated his ramblings as mere nonsense.

What else can Mason say

The young man was taken aback for a moment, and then he heard his leader imparting "tips for a career in the gang" to him

Oh, I have learned it all.

Rescuing Catwoman and teaming up with the invincible Batboy to successfully clear her name, or staying with the Penguin Gang and following the Penguin who will buy personal insurance for his underlings, these two options lie before us

A bullet flew by and struck the rearview mirror, prompting Mason to shout towards Catwoman. He then reclined the seat and crawled towards the back, lying there with both hands gripping his gun, ready to retaliate

Can you get in touch with Director Gordon

I had no choice before, but now I just want to be a good person

He is still in a combat state, and the excellent combat assistance is still present

At the entrance of the bustling Iceberg Bar, located on the most vibrant street at the edge of Gotham's slums, Mason, as if in a dream, came to his senses, blinking his dazed eyes. Among a group of small-time thugs who were idly passing the time, he skillfully straightened his body, adopting a vigilant posture that exuded strength and reliability, just as a small boss emerged from the bar, cigarette in mouth, catching sight of him.

Uncertain of the mental state that led him to tattoo the character "汤" on his shoulder, the small leader nodded in satisfaction, patting Mason, the most outstanding among the useless subordinates, on the shoulder as a gesture of encouragement

The convoy stopped at the entrance of a dark alley filled with garbage, and the shouting gang members jumped out of the vehicles and rushed in. The small leader also brought Mason into the unsettling night before them

The vehicle behind quickly caught up, and a chase unfolded on this street

In a terrible drama, I am merely a disposable character who wouldn't survive even a single episode

Turn ahead to Gotham Police Station

The Catwoman saw the "power" of Mason's two shots in the rearview mirror, and this mature older sister said with a sidelong glance:

If it were you, how would you choose

I have already said that there were no options in the past

The bullets flew through the alley with a loud thud, striking the car door and sparking.

Effect: Each time a shot is fired, there is a 15% chance of a barrel explosion, and the highly worn rifling gives the bullet a 50% chance of entering a Brownian motion state

Are you crazy, scratching them with a handgun at this distance

Why save me

This device has a tracking feature, and I cannot run far while holding it alone. The penguin people will definitely not let go of anyone who has come into contact with it

Don't forget to turn on the bat light on the rooftop! ... We really need that man right now ... ... You know who I'm talking about!

With this thought in mind, Mason soon parked his car in a concealed spot at the end of the alley, opened the car door, and called out softly to the leader who was rushing out carrying Catwoman.

No

Quality: Trash items · Discarded objects

It is essentially a foolproof tutorial, where one can assemble a new gun as long as the materials are available

In a drunken stupor, he shouted a few times, startling a group of young lackeys around him, who were of a similar age to Mason, leaving them both frightened and obsequious. However, after the little leader left with a grin, the others looked at Mason with less friendly eyes.

I have heard that the penguin people even bought insurance for you, yet it seems this is still not enough to win people's hearts

After Cheap Old Dad was killed, he was summoned by the gang to become a proud lackey under the command of the Penguin Man

A young person picked up a strangely shaped hard drive from the ground, the design of which resembled a sword

The leader stationed at the entrance of the alley also heard the sound and walked over with a gun in hand

The leader saw that his subordinate had discovered the thief, and immediately his face lit up with joy. He bent down and hoisted the unconscious cat girl onto his shoulder, then made a gesture to Mason and whispered:

At the moment of the attack, the world before his eyes suddenly changed

Hmm?

Mason pointed ahead and watched as his leader dragged a bloodied woman out of the garbage

Before the young man was killed last night by a falling bottle, he had little opinion about this career plan; however, after another soul awakened within him, the new Mason felt that the current situation was utterly terrible

In any case, Mason made his choice in less than one second

This damned alley was pitch dark, with not a single streetlight in sight. However, considering the insufficient persuasive power of the shotgun in hand, Mason, whose head was wrapped in bandages, did not argue and walked into the slanted alley before him, gripping the gun tightly

Race: Standard Humanoid Species · Human Template

Hello? Is this Director Gordon? I have something to discuss, but please do not panic.

What happened

The young person expressed a sentiment

Who exactly are you

Guarding a damn escape route

Enter combat mode! Combat assistance activated, preset attack routes have been marked

It is not as good as that one

Go drive! Do not disturb others

Can you still drive

It is clearly intended for me to serve as cannon fodder to pave the way

You are truly a clever little one, so adorable, and despite your young age, you unexpectedly instill a sense of reassurance in others

I eat meat, you drink soup

From now on, work diligently with me, and you will not be treated unfairly

Alright

The young man, whose head was still wrapped in bandages, glanced boredly at the bustling traffic on the street, then cast a sidelong look at the opulent and resplendent Iceberg Bar behind him

She stretched her body and joked:

The leader pointed a gun at Mason and uttered a command, infuriating the young man to the point of grinding his teeth in frustration

After reading this small label, a line of text floated before Mason's eyes: Engineering creation held, engineering skill branch unlocked, currently at Lv0, engineering item modification unlocked

Identity: Gotham City high school dropout, low-level security personnel at Iceberg Lounge, reserve lackey for the Penguin gang

Get in the car

The fleeing vehicle sped forward, against the backdrop of bright explosions rising into the sky behind it. The young man threw the empty handgun out of the window and simultaneously pressed the communication button on Catwoman's phone

The leader in front of Mason had his back turned to him. When the combat assistance was activated, the fatal spots on the leader's body were marked with red dots.

Blood is flowing from the head, but there is still breathing

Successfully completed a shooting execution, proficiency in shooting branch skills has improved, currently at Lv0

Status: Daydreaming (Duration: 7 minutes 27 seconds), Security Duty (Slacking off)

Trait: None

The quality of this batch of newcomers is quite good

bang

They will definitely arrive within five minutes

You may now feel anxious

I feel as if I have unlocked a new profession as a "black market arms dealer" on the first day of my rebirth

Just as the "Black Second Generation" Mason had a rebellious thought of "Local Two-Five," a loud explosion suddenly erupted from the rooftop of the Iceberg Bar behind him. A group of lackeys had not yet realized what was happening when large burning fragments fell from the sky, knocking several unfortunate souls next to Mason to the ground and causing chaos on the street.

swish

The cold crowbar struck with a bang against the back of the head of the leader, who was filled with hot blood.

Ah, yes, yes, yes, the future is bleak, I understand

Hurry up and leave. I do not ask for your gratitude, just remember my kindness. My name is Mason Cooper. Is this item yours?

Mason displayed a look of being enlightened, giving a thumbs up to the leader while glancing at the cat girl he was carrying, a few strands of contemplation flickering in his eyes

Elder brother, the car is ready

In an instant, there was no time to think at all

This object is clearly modeled after the appearance of the "breech-loading gun" in one's hand, yet it is more streamlined and powerful than the handgun one possesses. Moreover, the blueprint thoughtfully outlines the assembly procedures and recommendations

Mason lowered his head and threw out a sentence, then urged again

Of course, let's do it

Mason immediately recognized the woman in front of him, who had been severely injured by gunfire, from her distinctive attire. She had a wound on her abdomen, likely inflicted by the Penguin while she was attempting to steal something

The anxious leader, fearing that others would steal the credit, was overjoyed and rushed over while carrying Catwoman

Mason tossed the car keys in his hand to the wide-eyed Catwoman, who caught them in her hand while covering her wound and moved to the driver's seat. She glanced at the young man who was helping the leader up and said in a muted voice

He wiped the blood off the object he held in his hand, while the weakened cat girl started the car, not forgetting to exude her overflowing feminine hormones even in this dire moment

This is the spirit and demeanor that we, the prospective members of the Penguin Gang, should embody. You bunch of worthless individuals who only know how to take drugs and engage in petty activities should learn from this!

That guy was injured by the boss, he won't be able to run far. Daring to provoke the Penguin Gang, he is doomed to die

Suggestion: The minor leader is approaching, it is advised to immediately cease any idle behavior

In Gotham City, being wholeheartedly devoted to being a gang member is akin to joining the German army in 1944 and pledging allegiance to the captain in 1949

A flash of light appeared before Mason, and a three-view diagram of a handgun emerged before his eyes

The gun in the elder brother's hand is already loaded

Mason no longer hesitated and crouched down to get into the car, while Catwoman pressed the accelerator, launching the vehicle at maximum speed, forcefully crashing through the obstacles in front and racing into the streets shrouded in night.

As he picked up the pistol he had snatched from the boss, the drifting red reticle and simulated trajectory made the young man feel as if he were playing an extremely thrilling FPS game

Age: 17 years old

By the way

Mason looked back at the gang members chasing him again. He fired a few shots to force the second vehicle to stop, then turned to Catwoman and shouted:

Everyone agreed to slack off together, but you secretly started working hard, right

bang

Those gang members have gone completely insane, as they brandish automatic weapons on the street and fire at the vehicle ahead, shattering the rear window and causing Mason to duck down slightly

Hey! Is a life just an experience? Don't make such hellish jokes! Bastard!

A gunshot sounded

There is a device that can contact Batman, and it is closer than here. I can hold on, but your injury cannot be delayed any longer

Hurry! Someone has stolen the boss's treasure! He ran that way! Everyone, follow me!

This cannot go on! I need to find a way to clear my name and save money to leave Gotham, to live under the protection of Superman in Metropolis, or to go to London and follow the charming and heroic Wonder Woman, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Young people can even see a virtual attack route generated before their eyes; they only need to swing the crowbar along that arc to take down or incapacitate the opponent

A large group of gang members under the command of the Penguin is planning to assault the Gotham City Police Department. God knows what these thugs intend to do. I saw that they have RPGs in their vehicles, so you better be prepared in advance

His attention was entirely focused on the handgun in his hand, and within the view of his unique translucent screen, there was a small label on it:

Align the preset trajectory in the sight with the target, and then fire two shots in quick succession

Mason was indifferent to the malicious gazes around him. After confirming that the small leader had left, he skillfully entered a state of daze, staring at the text on the translucent screen before him, as if he wanted to pry it apart and see what secrets were hidden within.

Does this thing also have experience and levels?

Just now, the small leader of the group of five and six rushed out of the bar like a madman, accompanied by his boss and a group of real gangsters. He shouted to his new underlings, then took out a black pistol from his pocket and threw it to Mason, saying:

Where are you going? Aren't you supposed to be looking for Batman?

We must hand it over to Batman, only he can handle this matter

How to do it