The next day, the sky was overcast.
Outside Gotham City Hall, a crowd milled about.
Countless citizens gathered there, their eyes all fixed on the raised platform in front of the hall.
Today was the day Lincoln March officially took office as Mayor of Gotham City.
The inauguration speech was being broadcast live on electronic screens throughout the city, and almost everyone in Gotham was watching.
On the platform, Lincoln March stood straight in a well-fitted black suit, a gentle smile on his face and composure in his every movement.
The large screen behind him had been playing a promotional video for Gotham, but as he stepped up to the podium, it abruptly switched to a solid black background.
"Good morning, citizens of Gotham."
Lincoln March picked up the microphone, his voice carrying through the speakers across the venue and into every corner of Gotham.
"Today, I should have been celebrating a new beginning with you all.
But before that, please allow me to show you a video.
A video showing the true face of your 'hero.'"
His words instantly piqued everyone's curiosity.
The murmurs gradually died down, and everyone stared intently at the large screen behind him, their eyes full of confusion.
What video?
Why was Lincoln March preparing to play a video like this instead of starting his inaugural speech?
"For a long time, we've regarded Batman as the Dark Knight who protects Gotham, believing that he quietly safeguards the peace of this city."
Lincoln March's tone gradually grew heavy, and an expression of bitter anguish appeared on his face.
"But is that really the truth?"
The moment he finished speaking, a clear image appeared on the large screen.
The footage showed a dim room, its air thick with gunsmoke and the smell of blood.
At the center