Chapter 1401 Axis of Justice
Bradlow said categorically: "The guardian angel was his loyal butler Mr. Alfred Pennyworth. The loyal Alfred gave Bruce great relief and made his childhood much darker after losing his parents." A touch of sunshine, it was Ah Fu's words and deeds that cultivated Bruce's moral sense and self-discipline.
But the problem is that after so many years, Batman has been beating criminals every day, the seeds of violence are being nourished all the time, the shadow personality is quietly growing, and Mr. Pennyworth is already old, and even if nothing happens, he will not live much longer. Year. When Pennyworth dies, even at the end of his life, the demon that grew up in Bruce Wayne's heart is no longer suppressed by angels. What will he become at the moment when it is released? "
Luther thought for a while and then said: "You are saying that once Pennyworth dies, Bruce's spiritual world will be unbalanced, collapsed or even out of control. And he himself is not a rational and calm mentally healthy person. If he loses it again, Human nature, Batman will transform into the Bat-demon in the blink of an eye.”
In a parallel universe, Alfred was old and frail and dying. Bruce's mental state fluctuated greatly, and he could hardly restrain his violent impulses. He began to lose control of his attacks, so much so that Director Gordon believed that he had no control over Gotham. The threat is greater than the clown, so he cooperates with the clown who didn't forget to take his medicine.
Of course, Batman did not degenerate into the Bat-demon after all, but this did not stop Damian, the traitor with ulterior motives, from slandering him in front of outsiders and making the worst assumptions.
Bredlow said sarcastically: "Yes, if he was still in office at that time, can you imagine what the world would be like? You can think of Batman as the clown who didn't forget to take his medicine. In fact, if If the Joker takes his medicine on time, he will definitely be more effective than Batman! And if Batman forgets to take his medicine, he will only be crazier than the Joker! If a guy crazier than the Joker leads the Kingdom of Hope, then I can only say: Welcome To Arkham Madman Country!”
After listening to Bredlow's words, Luther's expression suddenly changed. He could no longer maintain the leisurely demeanor of staying aloof and said solemnly: "Damn... I have to admit that what you said makes sense. Batman was elected president. It’s more terrifying than Superman conquering the earth and declaring himself a god. At least Superman’s deification as a god will rule the world with absolute order, while the crazy Batman will only turn the world into a bottomless abyss of chaos and disorder!”
"Mr. Luther, I know that like me, you are also a top elite who is concerned about the security of the earth, is determined to build a better world, and is worried about the future destiny of mankind. I think that when Bruce becomes president, he must be weak and tolerant externally, and internally Cruel and crazy, under the leadership of such people, is there any hope for our country and even our planet?"
Bredlow said worriedly: "But the ignorant public and mediocre sentient beings will not realize this. They are blind and only look at the appearance, and will be easily led by propaganda and public opinion. Superheroes are a bunch of fools, they will unconditionally Trust Batman, super criminals naturally hope that the person who advocates not killing them will be their leader. This is what the ancient Chinese proverb says, 'Everyone is drunk and I am alone.' We are the only two who can recognize the truth!"
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Luther and said sincerely: "In order to save Hope Country and even the entire world, are you willing to become an idol... ahem, run for president?"
"I...actually have long planned to run for president, and I also think that with my comprehensive strength, it will be easy to be elected president."
Facing the olive branch offered by Bradlow, Luther hesitated and said: "It's just that it was delayed for various reasons and I never made up my mind to publicly announce my candidacy. But this time the opponent is Batman, and he is better than those fat-minded people." Stupid politicians are much more difficult to deal with, and I have to think carefully."
Bradlow said disappointedly: "Is it any challenge for a genius like you to defeat those incompetent politicians and be elected? Only by defeating Batman can you highlight your talent and prove that you are stronger than Batman and Superman." The man you respect the most is better. When Batman elects the president, Superman will definitely canvass for him. When you defeat Batman and are elected, doesn’t it mean you have defeated Superman in an upright manner? When you become the president, you will even have the power to issue laws. Drive away illegal alien immigrants, drive Superman away from the earth, and then force the Kryptonians to spend money and effort to build an isolation barrier in space to permanently prevent aliens from sneaking into the earth."
"Okay..." Luther finally reached out and held Bradlow's little hand, and said: "After all, I don't want to live in a country ruled by a mad king in the future, just like Superman can't live in the name of a false god. Just like gaining the admiration of mankind, Batman will never want to spread his black terror in the Hope Country under the leadership of President Luthor!"
Bradlow and Luthor formed an axis of justice. The two temporarily made a verbal agreement and agreed to find time in the future to sit down and discuss how to defeat Batman in the election and push Lex Luthor to the presidency. .
From then on, they no longer had to stay in Wayne Manor to watch Bruce Wayne's next press conference about running for president and revealing his identity as Batman. The two walked out of the manor side by side in silence. , got into luxury cars and went their separate ways, going back to start their own operations.
Although Luthor has decided to run for president, he is not in a hurry to make the news public right away. He has to wait until the news of Batman running for president subsides. Otherwise, his declaration of candidacy will have no news publicity effect at all. All he has to do is Form a campaign team, formulate political goals and publicity strategies, hire the best campaign consultants and think tanks, and make all preliminary preparations for the election.
Bradlow will continue to look for Axis Alliance allies, expand Luthor's campaign supporter base, search for Bruce Wayne's black material, write essays to discredit Batman, and plan to destroy Bruce Wayne's public image. conspiracy.
The two of them worked together openly and secretly, with one seriously planning the campaign and the other trying to unseat Bruce Wayne. Although their efforts were in different directions, they cooperated quite tacitly.
Just when Bradlow was still thinking about how to cheat his father the most and before he had time to take any action, Batman's second wave of counterattacks had arrived. Bruce Wayne joined the Gotham City Hougang District Council. He was elected as a city council member with a high vote. At the Gotham Senate, he jointly proposed an impeachment case with many members and successfully impeached the mayor of Gotham who made the decision to cooperate with the federal government.
Gotham City's criminal industry is almost mature. More than half of Gotham's wealthy businessmen are making money from crime. With Bruce as their leader, they no longer fear the federal government and the military, and they spontaneously unite together to form one force. A force that cannot be underestimated.
The Gotham City Council, under the chairmanship of Councilor Wayne, made a resolution to repeal the original mayor's policy and announce the cessation of law enforcement cooperation with the federal government and the military. The super SWAT officers were expelled from Gotham City in accordance with the law.
The local government in Hope has great autonomy. The governor has no right to disobey the president. Mayors with different political parties can point at the president's nose and curse. Gotham City is determined to save the lives of criminals, and the federal government has no way to interfere.
Bradlow's moves were neutralized one by one, and Gotham City returned to its old state. The Batmobile once again soared on the city's central avenue, but the difference was that this time there were TV helicopters and camera drones following it. Shoot, film how a superhero who is about to become president uses his strong and thick arms to severely stop crime, and collect material for subsequent campaign propaganda.
Of course, with the camera team following him, Bruce Wayne restrained his violent temper very well, no longer tortured criminals to extract confessions, but behaved like Captain America from another time and space, showing an image that is called a upright.