Penguin had wanted to lose his temper, but when he saw the reporters behind Harvey Bullock, he did not dare say anything. He was the mayor now; every move he made would be magnified by the media. Who knew whether they were broadcasting live? If any undignified words or actions were exposed, all his work over the past year would have been for nothing.
But the park he had invested in had been blown up, and he was furious. He forcibly swallowed that rage, nearly turning himself into a cooked penguin. Fortunately, Brock soon noticed the Avengers.
The Avengers were huge stars in New York. Captain America and Iron Man were the biggest names among the biggest names. The second-generation Spider-Man kept a low profile, but because he had inherited the first Spider-Man's reputation, he also had a group of devoted fans. Brock immediately went over, smiling broadly as he shook Captain America's hand.
Captain America was quite experienced in handling such matters. He said, "In the face of such a terrible incident, we should not treat it as entertainment. The police and agents are investigating, and we should give them enough room to work. Detective Brock, I assume you feel the same way?"
Captain America instinctively looked down at the situation below, and the camera turned with him. Sure enough, the Goyork City Police Department—the department formed by merging the former Gotham Police Department and New York Police Department—had deployed a large force to seal off the scene. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents stationed in New York were also crossing the cordon to collect samples from the accident site.
Meanwhile, Harvey Bullock, who had been called "Detective Brock," stood alone on the rooftop filming with reporters. Captain America's words had effectively accused him of neglecting his duties.
Brock apparently