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Eventually, the scapegoat will appear, and his suspicion will naturally be cleared.

"I believe it shouldn't be a problem for you to kill them both without anyone noticing," Dr. Hugo said as he pushed open the door and entered Li Wei's office.

"Why would I kill them?" Li Wei asked, spreading his hands.

Dr. Hugo looked confused. "Didn't they already find evidence pointing to you?"

"It doesn't matter. While I might choose to eliminate other police officers to prevent future trouble, I won't only refrain from touching these two, but I'll even protect them if necessary. They cannot die..."

Dr. Hugo nodded in understanding. "Although I don't understand your reasoning, this kind of split personality behavior certainly fits your current habits. I'll head to the Court of Owls now."

With that, Dr. Hugo turned and left, giving Li Wei no chance to argue about his mental state.

Li Wei: ...

I'm really not schizophrenic! I'm not sick!

It's all an act! A performance! Fake!

In the entire police department, perhaps only Gordon and Harvey truly held a sense of justice and were unafraid of power.

From the very beginning, Li Wei had included both of them in his plan!

He needed a chaotic Gotham, yes, but at the same time, he also needed Gotham to maintain a certain degree of order!

Shadows only exist where there is light.

If there is no light, there is only darkness, and shadows naturally cease to exist!

People like Gordon and Harvey were precisely the most steadfast beams of light in Gotham's darkness; he just needed to let them continue to shine brightly...

Chapter 21: Everything is Going According to Plan!

After leaving Arkham Asylum, Dr. Hugo headed straight for the Court of Owls.

As mentioned before, the Court of Owls was composed of a group of wealthy and influential elites in Gotham, who considered themselves the invisible rulers of the city.

Therefore, the meeting place for these elites would not be an ordinary villa or club; they had to be unconventional to showcase their uniqueness.

Perhaps this was just a quirk of the rich.

The Court of Owls' meeting place was chosen in a sewer, with the entrance located in an unremarkable clock shop.

Perhaps only the inconspicuous owl emblem above the clock shop's door could prove its affiliation.

After a series of identity verifications, Dr. Hugo finally entered the sewer through the clock shop's secret passage.

This sewer was not connected to the other sewers in Gotham City; it was completely independent, a disused section left over from a municipal renovation project.

There was no foul odor in the sewer. Instead, due to the Court of Owls' renovations, the interior was exquisitely and anciently decorated. Coupled with the yellow lighting along the passage, it gave the impression of a secret gathering with a long history at first glance.

Dr. Hugo continued forward, finally arriving at his destination – the Court of Owls, Gotham's headquarters!

An oval-shaped long dining table, surrounded by several high-backed chairs, and warm yellow lighting constituted everything in the cave.

By this time, the long dining table was already full of people. Everyone wore an owl mask, covering their faces. Dr. Hugo could only see their deep eyes hidden beneath the masks.

Dr. Hugo was the only one in the entire cave without a mask.

"Since everyone is here, let the meeting begin," said the woman sitting at the far end of the long table. "Dr. Hugo, please take your seat."

Dr. Hugo, without any unusual reaction, sat in the last empty chair as usual.

This also signified Dr. Hugo's lowest position among the members of the Court of Owls.

In fact, if they hadn't been optimistic about Dr. Hugo's human experiments, he probably wouldn't even have qualified to enter the Court of Owls!

"Next, let's discuss the recent events in Gotham. As you all know, a perverted killer named Khada Jhin has emerged, causing heavy losses to Maroni's gang. What do you think should be done about Khada Jhin..."

It was the usual meeting procedure, but this time the topic of discussion was Khada Jhin.

Dr. Hugo listened to these so-called elites arguing fiercely over Khada Jhin at the table, and he secretly chuckled.

Never mind that he had no right to speak now; even if he did, he wouldn't have much to say.

If he absolutely had to express an opinion, he would only say one thing to everyone present.

"Everyone here is trash, and you're all waiting to die!"

As someone who had been through it, he was the only survivor of Khada Jhin's attacks, and he had plenty of say on the matter.

Forget Li Wei; even he himself now could wipe out these so-called flesh-and-blood elites at any time.

While listening to their arguments, Dr. Hugo, following Li Wei's prior instructions, slipped a tiny piece of torn paper into a corner under the long table.

Li Wei had attached an Invisible Lotus to this piece of torn paper.

This was one of Khada Jhin's abilities – Mass Infatuation.

Besides exploding, the Invisible Lotus could also provide Li Wei with nearby vision.

The reason for placing it in the corner of the long table was to prevent some unlucky person from accidentally triggering it and causing an explosion.

From now on, all the movements of the Court of Owls would be under Li Wei's control!

Some members felt that Khada Jhin could be recruited into the Court of Owls, as her power would be a sharp blade in their hands.

However, another group of members believed that Khada Jhin's power was too great and her personality uncontrollable, suggesting that she should be eliminated as an unstable factor.

The members of the Court of Owls argued for a long time, but ultimately couldn't reach a conclusion. The support for each viewpoint was split exactly down the middle.

Finally, the woman who had started the meeting interrupted the debate.

"Since everyone's opinions are divided, we will hold another meeting after we capture Khada Jhin to decide how to deal with him."

Upon hearing the woman's words, Dr. Hugo secretly sneered.

Impossible! You lot? Trying to catch Khada Jhin?

However, despite his disdain, Dr. Hugo didn't cause any further trouble and proceeded according to Li Wei's plan.

The next part of the agenda was for Dr. Hugo to report on the experiment's progress.

Although Indian Hill had always operated under the Wayne Enterprises name, the projects at Indian Hill Hospital had actually been halted by the previous president of Wayne Enterprises, Thomas Wayne. All funding came from the Court of Owls.

According to Dr. Hugo's report, the experiment's progress remained without any substantial advancements.

The members of the Court of Owls were accustomed to this and did not blame Dr. Hugo, continuing to provide him with funding for the next phase of research.

However, after the research progress report, the woman leading the Court of Owls continued her inquiry.

"Dr. Hugo, I heard that Arkham Asylum has resumed its medical services for criminals from City Hall?"

Dr. Hugo's heart skipped a beat. Just as the Warden had said, the Court of Owls found out very quickly.

But he showed no panic on his face and explained according to the plan Li Wei had laid out beforehand.

"Yes, we've been short on experimental subjects recently. The next phase of experiments requires a large number of them, and criminals' physical condition is far more suitable for experimental material than the addicts we round up from the streets..."

The leading woman waved her hand, interrupting Dr. Hugo. She didn't care about the details.

Dr. Hugo was merely a researcher, completely under her control. Her only goal was to put him in his place.

"Alright, I understand. There are no issues. Gotham's prisons will periodically send criminals to you. You just need to focus on your research, but don't forget..."

At this point, the woman stared directly into Dr. Hugo's eyes.

"Beware the Court of Owls, they watch your every move; Peering from the shadows of Gotham, hidden in low walls and attics; They are with you at home, and even when you lie in bed; Never speak their name, lest their claws find your head."

This ancient Gotham chant perfectly encapsulated the terror of the Court of Owls.

In Gotham, there was nothing the Owls didn't know, and their Talons constantly watched everyone from the shadows.

But you don't even know who Khada Jhin is.

Dr. Hugo chuckled inwardly. Everything was proceeding according to Li Wei's plan. However, his expression remained flawless as he respectfully nodded.

"I understand, Madam."

Just like always.

"Oh, and I have some documents for you to take back. This is a suspect profile for Khada Jhin, just completed by the Gotham PD today..."

Chapter Twenty-Two: Gotham's Method

Even though Li Wei was far away at Arkham Asylum, everything happening within the Court of Owls was within his grasp.

Li Wei merely smiled at the Court of Owls' threat and dismissed it.

It was a common human failing to overestimate oneself.

People always liked to use their own meager strength to threaten beings who held the power of life and death over them.

The Court of Owls was still useful now, and would even play a decisive role in every future stage. So, letting them have their little moment for now was fine.

Compared to the Court of Owls, Li Wei was more interested in the suspect profile the Gotham PD had created for Khada Jhin.

He wondered if their drawing of Khada Jhin was accurate...

As Li Wei pondered this, he left with the check for five million dollars sponsored by Fane Kolsan yesterday.

Technically, Arkham Asylum was supposed to be truly reopened starting today. The place was too run-down; he needed to go shopping for some renovation supplies...

While Li Wei was planning his major shopping spree, Gordon was encountering a problem that was more frustrating than anything he had faced in the past few days.

In the Police Commissioner's office at the Gotham PD, the Commissioner addressed the two detectives who had just returned to the station.

"Detective Gordon, Detective Harvey, put aside your other cases for now. I want you to apprehend the murderer of the Waynes as soon as possible."

"But Khada Jhin is far more dangerous than that robber..."

Gordon tried to argue, but unfortunately, his superior didn't want to hear it.

"That's enough! Gordon, Harvey, this is an order! Focus all your efforts on investigating the murder of the Waynes! The case must be solved within 48 hours!" the Commissioner sternly interrupted.

Gordon had nothing more to say. He was a former soldier, and for him, orders superseded everything else, even if the order wasn't entirely correct.

"Yes!" Gordon replied, his spirits dampened.

Just as the two were about to leave the Commissioner's office, the Commissioner spoke again.

"Oh, and Gordon, Harvey, you two should head to the reception area. Bruce Wayne and Alfred are here and wish to see you."

Gordon blinked, then nodded silently.

As the two left the office, the seasoned veteran Harvey spoke to his partner, offering comfort.

"Buddy, try to look on the bright side. This is Gotham, things like this aren't uncommon. You need to get used to it!"

The veteran Harvey understood Gotham's unwritten rules better than the newcomer Gordon.

Today, the Wayne family must have put pressure on the higher-ups.

Even though Khada Jhin caused quite a few casualties and the commotion spread throughout Gotham City, in reality, everyone Khada Jhin killed was a member of Maroni's gang. There were no accidental casualties, and no harm came to Gotham's elites.

In Gotham, the death of a hundred commoners has less impact than the death of one elite!

Not to mention, the deceased was from the Wayne family, the most powerful in Gotham!

The Wayne family waiting until now to pressure the Gotham PD was already an act of utmost benevolence.

Besides, all they had was a sketch of Khada Jhin. That guy was like a ghost, leaving no clues whatsoever.

"Sigh..." Gordon just shook his head, his face filled with bitterness, and said nothing more.

In the police station's reception room, Gordon and Harvey met Bruce Wayne and his butler, Alfred.