Gotham University's Technical College had only been open for a few days when several specially admitted students who had registered late suddenly showed up, sparking widespread discussion among the student body.
Jason and Little Rascal were understandable enough. After all, they were both Gothamites. It was hardly surprising for a few geniuses to emerge from Gotham.
Besides, the gang bosses all knew about Little Rascal's technical skills. Some of them urgently needed help and had offered him high prices to work for them. Many students at the college had met him before. Though young, he got along well with everyone.
But Master Mirror and Captain Cold seemed rather out of place.
Not only were they outsiders from Central City, a place with remarkably good public safety, but their personalities were also vastly different from those of Gothamites.
To say nothing else, despite being notorious villains, neither of them killed people. In fact, forget human lives—they would not kill cats, dogs, or even fish. When Schiller learned that they were unwilling to kill fish themselves, he felt that, considering the halo over his head, he really ought to award them the title of earthly angels.
It was not just killing that they avoided; they also had exceptionally high moral standards. First, relieving oneself wherever one pleased was unacceptable. Second, personal hygiene was essential. They absolutely could not collapse into bed sweaty and reeking after exhaustion. Stand straight, sit properly, watch their diets, strengthen their bodies, study hard, and improve every day.
Captain Cold, who was older, had lived a relatively rough life. His father had been a thoroughgoing brute who often beat him. Unable to endure the abuse, Captain Cold could only run away from home. He also had a younger brother and sister, both of whom had lived in the