Chapter XXVI: The Controversy
Last night's events shocked all of New York.
People here are accustomed to the news of shootings in the newspapers, but they are still panicked and angry when 47 lives are slaughtered overnight with military weapons like the most worthless rag dolls.
The panic is because this is no longer the easily forgotten list of civilian casualties in the Middle East, but it is actually happening around them, and what if they hurt themselves?
Anger is because the dignity of life has been trampled on, even if it is a bunch of scum who have died.
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Manhattan, Crow Avenue.
The headquarters of the New York Police Department is located here, opposite the New York City Hall.
On this day, a large number of reporters from both institutions came at the same time.
A city government official spoke out to express concern and concern about the situation, questioned the ability of the police chief, and linked the incident to the gun ban march in the United States some time ago, and expressed his opinion...
New York Police Department Information Development Department.
In the lounge, the first deputy commissioner, George. Stacey straightened her tie, pushed open the door and walked out with a blank face.
For a while, countless flashing lights clicked, and the reporters sitting in the audience leaned forward like hungry wolves and raised their right hands to ask questions.
George. Stacy ignored it, first informing the police of the results of the investigation and then expressing the determination of the police to catch the assailant.
However, the reporters in the audience were not so easy to fool, and a ****** blonde female reporter asked directly: "Director Stacy, we noticed that the perpetrator used a military-standard weapon, and there was a strong military style in the process, do you suspect that this incident is a secret operation of the military?" β
George. Stacy: "We've asked questions, and the military has answered that there is no such thing. Of course, it is not excluded that veterans did it. β
Another chubby reporter raised his hand and asked directly: "Director Stacy, there have been several incidents of illegal activities against gangsters in Hell's Kitchen recently, with the description of the rescued and survivors, it was done by a blindfolded man in black, and some people call him a superhero." Combined with the identity of the victim, do you consider the actions of the same superheroes? β
George. Stacy's face darkened, and she realized that the questioner was a reporter from the three-page tabloid of the New York Daily News, who put this bed bug up?
He thought about it for a while, and said solemnly: "No matter who he is, what he has done has violated the law, we will arrest him!" β
The fat reporter was a little excited, and asked slyly: "Including Iron Man Tony. Stark? β
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George. Stacy's face is completely black, it turns out that TM is waiting for me here!
How could he answer? If you say yes, you'll poke a hornet's nest, and even if Tony doesn't care, someone will target him. If you say no, you will lose the face of the entire police system, and it will not be easy to do so.
But George. Stacy thought about it, but still said what was in her heart: "Whoever ignores the law with the goal of justice, when the dignity of the law is trampled on, more innocent people will suffer!" β
After speaking, regardless of the noise of the reporters behind him, he turned his head and walked out...
In the days that followed,
The police didn't solve the case as quickly as they claimed, and they couldn't even lock down the suspect.
But the focus has shifted in the other direction. Stacy's words that day sparked a heated discussion across the United States, and people began to face up to one question for the first time:
The legitimacy and necessity of superheroes!
Television, newspapers, the Internet, and almost all media have launched columns on this matter. Experts are divided into factions with their own opinions, and social commentators express their opinions in the newspapers...
Reporters interviewed random people on the streets, and the opinions of the people were even more bizarre.
One Wall Street elite: "I don't care about any superhero unless he can influence the financial markets." β
An old man with white hair: "What they do seems to me to be no different from that of a mob." β
A child: "I love superheroes, you see, I've collected figures of Captain America and Iron Man." β
A young black man: "Why can't there be superheroes?" They cleaned up the scum that endangered us. If you want me to say, good job buddy! β
A young man of South American descent next to him suddenly rushed up and yelled, "When they kill your loved ones, you don't think so, bastard!" β
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The two quickly got into a mess...
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Li Mo picked up Tony. Stark's call, "Hey, man, the public opinion isn't very kind to us right now, what do you think?" β
Li Mo was a little strange and asked rhetorically, "Isn't that discussing the matter of you superheroes?" What's the matter with me? β
Tony. Stark: "Aren't you a superhero?" β
βshitοΌ It's really inexplicable, when did I say I was a superhero? β
Tony. Stark was a little dismissive, "Come on, you've even chosen a nickname!" Haha, Gre-at mast-er , G-reat m-aster, Grea-t ma-ster..."
Tony began to repeatedly mock Li Mo's nickname in various yin and yang tones.
Li Mo was full of black lines and hung up the phone directly. Slut, there will be times when you have a headache in the future.
Of course Li Mo knew about the incident that happened in Hell's Kitchen, so what do you think about it?
No view!
He has long since lost the idea of simply dividing one thing into right and wrong.
Of course he knew who did it. When he was watching TV at the time, he also yelled at killing that group of scum without leaving a piece of armor, which was so cool.
But when he actually lived in this hell's kitchen, he found that the people around him were not excited but fearful.
It is the fear that an existing life will be violently destroyed.
Where there is light, there will be darkness, and there are some things that cannot be killed, and who knows if the next one to fill the gap will be more ferocious than the previous Irish gangsters.
Did the punisher do it wrong?
None of the people he killed were innocent, and those sinners really deserved to go to hell.
Are the punishers exactly right?
Lemo declined to comment, as Lucas Jr. had just gone to attend the funeral of a young man named Murray.
Murray was also a member of the Irish Gang and lived on this street. This kid also follows the gang to collect protection money and sell drugs, but he is very principled and will not extort people casually, for him gangsters are just a profession.
Everyone on this street has been helped by him, and every week he organizes people to deliver food and clothing to the homeless people in the neighborhood. Li Mo sometimes greeted him cordially, smoked and chatted.
Is Murray a good guy? Definitely not, he is also full of blood, but he has a better bottom line than many people. His mother, Mrs. Mary, who always joked about Li Mo, couldn't stand the blow and was hospitalized with a cerebral hemorrhage, who would take care of her?
The truth is that no one here feels like they have been saved, and no one feels that the future is bright. Yes, it's just fear.
Li Mo took a cigarette leisurely and looked at George, who had just finished making the call.
Regarding the forced demolition of the group of old men in Hell's Kitchen, George made a report to the bureau but was trained as an idiot. Still, he was with Matt. Murdoch communicates and decides to find his own relationship to investigate the cats behind the incident.
"George." Li Mo suddenly asked, "If the massacre carried out two days ago was the act of a superhero, do you think it's right?" β
"Superheroes?" George scoffed.
"A true superhero doesn't rely solely on the fear of killing, but gives people light and hope in the dark, like the captain, in that darkest hour..."
Looking at George, who began to talk about Captain America's deeds, Li Mo shook his head with a smile, put on headphones and played the game.
Silly boy, it's good to be simple...
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Hell's Kitchen Chapel.
Father Langton looked through the cubicle at the young man who was doing penance.
The young man had been here several times, his handsome face often with a kind smile, and his eyes were bright, but he was a blind man.
Looking at the tired young man, Father Langton shook his head and said, "Matt, I don't know what you've been up to lately. But from your words, I feel that it is a righteous thing. You need to take a break, there are many things that don't happen overnight. β
Matt. Murdoch's eyes were out of focus, and he muttered, "Father, I've done a lot of things that violate my professional ethics. But I really can't help it, and when I think about something, I can't suppress the anger in my heart. β
Father Langton said with some pity, "You will be hurt, child. β
Matt. Murdoch smiled slightly, "What our family does best is getting beaten. As long as I don't die, I'll stand up. Once, once, until justice is served! β
Walking out of the chapel, Matt Murdoch tightened his hand on his blind cane. He was really tired, working as a normal lawyer during the day and as a vigilante at night.
There was also the demolition of some buildings in Hell's Kitchen, and although it was foggy, he already felt the great darkness behind him.
Add to that the bastard who slaughtered at random's kitchen in Hell's Kitchen, causing panic and fear among people, and there is still no clue.
Maybe I need help? Matt. Murdoch couldn't help but think about it.
While dealing with the gangsters, he learns that Hell's Kitchen has many urban legends. One of the most famous was a man nicknamed Great Master, who many people knew as a small Chinese shopkeeper. But no one wanted to mess with him, and I didn't see him come out to provoke others.
The situation in Hell's Kitchen is getting more and more serious, Matt. Murdoch was already feeling the great storm that was coming.
Can't wait any longer!
Matt decided to test it out tonight.
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Night.
Li Mo, who was holding a cigarette and practicing his control with a vampire rattan egg, saw Matt who came in from the balcony. Murdoch.
Although he was wearing a black night suit and a black headscarf that covered his eyes, how could Li Mo not know who it was.
Don't you all have the habit of walking through the door?
Matt was just about to introduce himself, but was interrupted by Li Mo, "I know who you are, what's the matter with you?" β
After Matt said his intentions, Li Mo directly chose to refuse.
Matt was a little stunned and a little depressed, perhaps he took it for granted, shook his head and prepared to leave.
Li Mo sighed and stopped Matt. Murdoch, "I don't like to be a superhero, but I still want you to succeed." Well, I'll give you a couple of pills that will help you recover quickly. Hope it helps. β
Matt. Murdoch took the pill, he had heard about this magical thing a long time ago, but unfortunately it was too expensive for him to buy. He thanked him and left.
Looking at the somewhat lonely back disappearing into the darkness, Li Mo was a little irritable. If the other party says something righteous and awe-inspiring that you are ashamed of your ability, he will spit on him directly.
But now...
Troubled and a little sleepless, Li Mo took out a Yang Dingtian and prepared to find Jessica. Jones confided...
After thinking about it,
Took another one...