Peter was very enthusiastic, especially after noticing that Arthur wasn't in great spirits. He encouraged him.
Arthur was genuinely touched by this and his eyes lit up with emotion. If not for the golden barrier separating them, he would have wanted to hug the kind-hearted Peter.
"Thank You, you're the first person to approve of me in all these years, apart from my mother. I'm so happy! Even if this is just a dream, I hope this good dream lasts a bit longer!"
Clearly, Arthur still had doubts about what Peter Parker was saying, considering it all just a beautiful dream.
Just as Peter Parker was about to say something, a deep and solemn voice echoed from above:
[All players are in position, and the quiz is about to begin. Please prepare yourselves]
[This round's game mode is The Arena, where four players compete individually. Regular questions earn one point for correct answers and deduct one point for incorrect answers. Speed questions earn four points for correct answers and deduct four points for incorrect answers. The bottom two in the score rankings will be eliminated, and the eliminated players will lose all their points and face a penalty]
[The victor will receive a mysterious grand prize! The official quiz will begin in 60 seconds. Countdown starts: 60, 59, 58, 57...]
Peter Parker took the opportunity to remind them, "Gentlemen, be sure to think carefully during the quiz. If you lose this game, the punishment will be severe. You're likely to lose one of your abilities, such as becoming crippled or blind..."
With three new players joining this time, they didn't have to worry about losing all their points if they were eliminated.
From this perspective, the experienced player Peter was at a disadvantage. He had accumulated the most points among the players, even though he spent a considerable amount each day on buying enhancement points or skills. He had saved up seven or eight hundred points.
If he were eliminated, he would lose everything.
However, being an experienced player had its advantages as well. It meant that the punishment would first target rewards gained from the game rather than innate abilities.
"...It's still so incredible," Commissioner Gordon stared at the live screen. "You just said that our quiz process here will be broadcast worldwide? Everyone will see it?"
"No, not only in your world but also in mine, and some other parallel worlds," Peter Parker shrugged. "So sometimes, you might make a fool of yourself, but compared to peering into the future and changing tragedies, embarrassment is nothing."
As they conversed, the quiz game presented its first question:
[When Batman just started his career, who was the first person he visited among the following options?"
[A: Jim Gordon
B: Rachel Dawes
C: Carmine Falcone
D: Joe Chill ]
Seeing this question, Peter chuckled, "Haha, I thought the first question would be about who Batman is, given that everyone's curious. Mr. Wayne, are you really the Batman from a parallel universe?"
Bruce Wayne just glanced at him without saying anything. Then he squinted at the screen and said, "Looks like a rather boring game."
Commissioner Gordon, on the other hand, revealed a crucial piece of information, "I've never heard of Batman, at least not before I came here. Also, if I remember correctly, Joe Chill is dead. He was killed by Falcone's men right in front of the courthouse after that trial."
"Well, if you don't mind, Mr. Gordon, could you introduce these people to us?" Peter Parker politely asked. This question was quite unfamiliar to him.
So, just now, Peter attempted to ask for help from another Batman through the team channel.
But he found that he couldn't open the team channel, indicating that the game had patched this outside assistance loophole...
Fortunately, Commissioner Gordon was cooperative. He introduced them one by one, "Jim Gordon, that's me, the Police Commissioner of Gotham City. Rachel... I've heard of her, a fiercely determined prosecutor. Carmine Falcone is the master of Gotham's underworld, with significant influence."
"Joe Chill... This guy is somewhat special. He was a drifter who committed a heinous crime. He once robbed and killed the wealthiest couple in Gotham, Bruce's parents... He was quickly apprehended and sentenced to decades in prison."
"Finally, he was released on bail, thanks to Falcone's men who had evidence of Falcone's crimes. It was during that bail hearing that Falcone's henchmen shot him in public."
Peter Parker blinked, "Well, thank you, Mr. Gordon. So, we can eliminate option 'd' for this question... Personally, I think the answer to this question should be..."
At this moment, Bruce Wayne suddenly interrupted him, "If it were me, I'd choose 'A.'"
By saying this, he acknowledged that he was indeed another Batman from a parallel universe. There was no point in hiding it any longer.
Now, besides his and Gordon's world, the Avengers and Justice League world also knew that Bruce Wayne was the famous Batman.
Peter Parker was a bit surprised and smiled, "Well, I was actually leaning towards 'C.'"
Commissioner Gordon looked puzzled and asked Bruce Wayne, "Why did you choose me?"
"If this game is as magical as he says, you'll understand later," Bruce Wayne said, as he was curious as well and wanted to test it out.
As for Arthur, he was still completely bewildered. In the end, Peter Parker kindly reminded him, "Mr. Arthur, you can choose 'A' for this question."
"Oh, alright, alright!"
They all heard the prompt:
[The quiz begins. Please make your selections. If you don't answer before the countdown ends, it will be considered a failed answer. Countdown starts: 120, 119..."]
At the moment the countdown for the quiz started, Peter Parker pressed the buzzer in front of him. The other three new players were still adjusting to this strange and quirky game.
"I choose 'A'!"
After Peter answered, the others followed suit, all selecting 'A.'
Soon, the correct answer was revealed, [Congratulations to player Peter Parker for correctly answering the speed question and gaining 4 points]
[Player Bruce Wayne, Player Jim Gordon, and Player Arthur Fleck all answered correctly and gained 1 point each.]