Across Multiverse chaos erupted as viewers witnessed the debut of a young and inexperienced Batman, stumbling and falling during his first appearance. Many couldn't help but burst into laughter as they saw Bruce Wayne wearing the dark cowl and witnessed Batman's hasty retreat, resulting in a comical fall.
"Haha, so even Batman has embarrassing moments like these! But to be honest, I quite like this immature Batman. He's not as stoic as the other one."
"No superhero starts off smoothly; they always go through various hardships to mature."
"Does that mean Batman's first adversary is a mob boss?"
"What's wrong with a mob boss? If it were you, I bet you wouldn't even dare to stand in front of someone with a gun pointing at your head. Just not wetting your pants would be impressive."
"Speaking of which, Commissioner Gordon is quite a rare good cop. I've had dealings with him before, and he feels different from other policemen. No wonder Batman chose to work with him."
"Hehe, after getting used to alien invasions, watching these urban mob detective dramas is a refreshing change."
Outside, discussions were in full swing, especially in the two worlds witnessing the "quiz Game" livestream for the first time. They felt a mix of awe and panic, with omnipresent screens making it seem like an alien invasion was imminent. Thankfully, as the videos played on the screens and the Quiz segment progressed, the panic gradually subsided, aided by official reassurances and guidance.
After calming down, many people realized that this strange game's appearance would undoubtedly bring unprecedented changes to their world!
The mob boss discussed among the crowd, Carmen Falcone, now wore a grim expression as he stared at the floating screen. He was surrounded by his trusted henchmen, lawyers, and enforcers.
Upon hearing his name revealed in the Quiz game, Falcone immediately convened his inner circle to discuss countermeasures.
"What a joke! If this bizarre game is really the work of Aliens, then why is it aimed at me" Falcone couldn't help but fume at his subordinates who were earnestly discussing about Aliens. He found this theory utterly absurd, considering this so-called "quiz Game Livestream" to be nothing more than a tool used by some so-called "do-gooders" to target him.
Seeing their boss angry, his subordinates collectively fell silent. Falcone lit a cigarette and took a few puffs before waving his hand. "Go and get Jim Gordon here, I want to meet this guy right now!"
Bruce Wayne, Gotham City's "Prince," had wealth and power, making him a challenging target. However, Jim Gordon was just a small cop, someone he could easily exploit.
Falcone suspected that this so-called Quiz game was nothing more than a scam, and finding a few actors in a studio to stage such a ridiculous show to target him.
There were others who shared his suspicions. After all, the "Quiz Game" had only recently appeared in their world, and people hadn't yet realized the seriousness of the situation.
In the Eternal Space, after the first round of question, the three new players were starting to get into the groove.
Jim Gordon looked at Bruce Wayne and asked, "Is this what you plan to do?"
With matters having come this far, Bruce Wayne didn't hide anything anymore and nodded. "Yes, if everything goes as planned, I'll be coming to see you tomorrow night or the night after."
"Batman..." Jim Gordon shook his head and sighed, "A wealthy playboy like you, thinking of putting on a mask and becoming a vigilante, is it for the thrill?"
Bruce Wayne glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "No, I just want to change Gotham City in my own way."
"Heh," Jim Gordon chuckled, "Your father thought the same way. He did well, but Gotham's problems don't rest solely on Carmine Falcone."
Bruce Wayne agreed, "Yes, I know how difficult it is to change this city, but someone has to do it, don't they?"
"Mr. Wayne, you're right, that's how I see it too!" Peter Parker nodded in agreement. He became Spider-Man in New York City to help others and fight crime, but he didn't have aspirations to change the city like Batman did, at least not at this stage. He just felt that if he had the power, he should use it to assist others, punish evil and promote good, as his Uncle Ben had taught him: "With great power comes great responsibility."
Arthur watched them quietly. He also wanted to join the conversation but didn't know what to say. He was somewhat shy and introverted, hesitating to speak each time he prepared to do so.
Soon, the screen presented the next question:
[Who was the mentor that taught Bruce Wayne combat skills and guided him through adversit]
[A: Ra's al Ghul
B: Henri Ducard
C: Alfred Pennyworth
D: Jim Gordon.]
Seeing this question, Bruce Wayne was filled with nostalgia. Peter Parker asked, "Mr. Wayne, do you know the answer to this question as well?"
"Ducard, he taught me many things," Bruce Wayne replied, glancing at him and speaking solemnly.
Jim Gordon shrugged and gave a helpless smile, "It definitely won't be me. I don't have the skills to teach him how to do acrobatics on rooftops."
Peter Parker cheerfully said, "These two questions are a gift to us. Mr. Wayne, Mr. Gordon, and Mr. Arthur let's try to answer them and stay ahead!"
Peter had already answered one question, but he felt a bit guilty because Bruce had essentially revealed the answer himself. Now, he reminded them to focus on answering quickly, as it was the most profitable strategy if they were confident in their answers.
Afterwards, Peter Parker remarked, "This Henri Ducard who taught you, Mr. Wayne, he must have been an extraordinary person, right?"
Bruce Wayne raised an eyebrow and briefly introduced Ducard, revealing that he came from a mysterious organization called the League of Shadows, which had a somewhat sinister vibe. While Bruce had learned a lot from Ducard, they eventually parted ways due to differing philosophies. Nevertheless, Bruce Wayne remained deeply grateful for Ducard's guidance and assistance.