The terrifying storm clouds that would one day shroud Gotham had begun to gather. Joker was stepping onto the stage, ready to display his unparalleled madness.
But Gordon had yet to grasp the gravity of the situation. Or perhaps there was simply nothing he could do.
Miao Mu did not say much either. He had no special information on Joker, only reporting in at Gotham Police Department and officially returning to the Arkham Police Department.
Still, running into Joker the moment he returned did not seem too bad. Miao Mu also wanted to see this infamous figure for himself.
For now, though, they needed the technical support team from logistics to inspect the scene and determine exactly how Miss Bikadina had been kidnapped.
For Gordon, it was going to be another sleepless night.
Once the Major Crimes Unit took over, Miao Mu draped his coat over himself and went to sleep in his car. He was not part of Major Crimes, so there was no reason for him to work for free, especially after a whole day of running around.
He was exhausted too. Rather than wear himself out alongside them, he might as well get some sleep and restore his energy.
Besides, Falcone would not be sitting idle either. Gotham's waters were growing turbulent. The only question was who would come out on top this time.
Gotham's knight of darkness, Batman, who prowled Gotham City by night, had also finished his patrol. He lay in the Batmobile, activated autopilot, and returned wearily to the Batcave.
Alfred had already prepared himself inside the Batcave. When the Batmobile smashed through the waterfall and came roaring in, he opened an umbrella in front of himself to block the spraying water.
The Batmobile's engine fell silent. The canopy opened, and Batman stepped