"Me? Really? What have I done?" Murray didn't care; who would care about being insulted by a lunatic?
Arthur smiled. "You played my video and invited me to the show. You just wanted to mock me, no different from them."
He may be mentally ill, but he's not a fool. He knows Murray invited him on stage for ratings, for mockery.
Murray wouldn't admit it. In front of the camera, he smiled gracefully. "You don't understand me at all. Look at the consequences of your actions. The whole city is rioting, two police officers are on the line, and you're here laughing?"
While he spoke, Arthur did indeed laugh, and quite happily at that.
The audience and players watching the video screen, as Murray ranted at Arthur, seemed to see a big 'danger' word on his forehead.
But Murray was oblivious. He kept babbling, and Arthur grew impatient. Still, he continued to smile. "I know, I know. Let me tell you a joke?"
Moray refused, "No, we've heard enough of your jokes. Stop."
"If you..." Arthur's tone gradually rose, "provoke a lonely, abandoned, mentally ill person, what will happen?"
As Arthur got more agitated, Murray had the staff call the police.
"Let me tell you what will happen—this is all your damn fault!"
Saying this, Arthur pulled out a revolver, aimed at Murray's forehead, and pulled the trigger. With a bang, accompanied by splattering blood, Murray died silently, slumping onto the chair.
Chaos ensued on the stage, but Arthur sat calmly, laughing. He shook his leg, then stood up, shot the motionless body once more, and spontaneously danced on the stage.
He danced to the front of the camera, wanting to make some killer remarks, but the broadcast was cut off. It was a live broadcast accident, simultaneously picked up by other TV news stations. Arthur had successfully become the center of attention.
When he planned to participate in tonight's show, he was prepared. However, outside the video screen, the audience was somewhat surprised. From the previous videos, Arthur had pointed the gun at himself several times, giving the impression he might commit suicide on the show.
But in the end, Arthur chose to take someone else's life.
Most viewers couldn't tolerate this cold-blooded act of murder. Some thought Murray deserved to die, similar to those three scumbags on the subway, walking the path of self-destruction.
Before making fun of Arthur with his video, Murray was his idol, even the 'father' that Arthur fantasized about. Murray's betrayal led Arthur deeper into corruption.
As Arthur said, in this world, no one understands each other. When Murray mocked Arthur with his video, he didn't seek Arthur's opinion or care about the harm it would cause.
This indifferent and selfish recklessness was permitted and commonplace in Gotham's system, a reason why Gotham always bred a large number of madmen.
In the video, Arthur was arrested on the spot after the murder. As the police car transporting him drove through the streets, the entire Gotham City descended into chaos and rioting.
The people demonstrating took the opportunity to vent their long-suppressed grievances. The creators and maintainers of the system thought they could discipline the lower classes well, as Arthur said, turning them into obedient children.
But someday, the oppressed would rise and bring down these elite individuals steeped in pride and arrogance!
Of course, Arthur in the video may not have any noble insights. He's a complete lunatic, a cruel and cold-blooded murderer who has fallen into the joker that Gotham fears.
Through the police car window, Arthur witnessed the chaotic scene outside with a satisfied smile. This was exactly what he had hoped to see.
The city of Gotham boiled like an uncontrollable pot with flames, shouts, and screams intertwining in the air.
Those causing the chaos, wearing Joker masks, collectively chanted 'Joker,' creating a sense of unity that brought even more joy to Arthur.
The police officer driving couldn't take it anymore, admonishing, "Stop laughing, freak. This isn't funny at all. Your actions have caused a city-wide riot!"
"I know," Arthur replied with a smile. "Isn't it beautiful?"
Suddenly, an ambulance collided from one side, and a taxi on the other, trapping the police car. Amidst the chaos, individuals with Joker masks emerged from the vehicles, lifting the injured Arthur out of the police car.
Whether Arthur liked it or not, he had become a symbol for these people causing chaos and rebellion!
Meanwhile, on the other side of Gotham, the Wayne family had to cut short their movie night due to the city's turmoil.
Trying to avoid the rioting crowd, they took a shortcut, but it didn't work. A Joker-masked thug targeted them, following closely. "Hey, Wayne, this is your own doing!"
Bang, bang!
The thug pulled the trigger, ending the lives of the Wayne couple, and leaving young Bruce Wayne covered in his parents' blood.
Witnessing this, Peter Parker couldn't help but cover his mouth, glancing at Bruce Wayne, who wore a somber expression. Peter couldn't help but feel sympathy.
Honestly, the alley, the gunfire, the scattered pearls, and the young child... Peter Parker had seen this scene more than once.
Unexpectedly, in this future video featuring Arthur, it brought up this tragic scene.
Commissioner Gordon shook his head, sighing, "In the end, Gotham reaps what it sows."
Simultaneously, on the other side, Arthur awoke from unconsciousness, surrounded by Joker masks, applauding and cheering him on. "Get up, get up!"
Inspired by their encouragement, Arthur staggered to his feet, surveyed the surroundings, and then gracefully danced, noticing blood in his mouth.
With a dramatic flair, Arthur raised his hands, using the blood as paint, creating a large smiling face on his mouth...