Chapter 71: Investigation
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That night, Dave and the others reunited at Base Three, and even Tony participated in the party via remote video session.
"Guys, I asked the people below to look up the media outlets that posted the reports, their editors-in-chief and the editors who usurped the reports." Chris manipulated the programs on the electronic screen through gestures, and with the movements he summoned, a large number of faces were quickly called up, filling a screen.
"There were a lot of people, and, most surprisingly, these people weren't threatened, that is, they volunteered to make this report." Looking around, Chris nodded and said, "It's hurt, yes, this truth may disappoint us, but it's the way it is, they are lured by profits, they want to increase sales, take the initiative in the competition the next day, they need a big exposure." ”
"Didn't S.H.I.E.L.D. intervene?" Dave questioned, "I remember, they assured us that there would never be any more reports of this kind that were not good for the heroes!" ”
"S.H.I.E.L.D., heh, those government guys aren't gods." On the other screen, Tony let out a sneer, "You should think about bureaucracy that works up and down, it's not uncommon." ”
"The fact is that after the last highly inducing report, S.H.I.E.L.D. warned all the newspapers in New York City not to lead the contradictions between the people and the heroes, and after this incident, S.H.I.E.L.D. also sent people to various newspapers and magazines to limit the scale of reporting with them. But as long as the stakes are big enough, there are no laws that cannot be violated, let alone news outlets that are known as uncrowned kings. Chris continued.
"At nine o'clock, the editor-in-chief of the major newspapers received a phone call almost at the same time, from an enthusiastic police officer who wanted to break the news, of course, there must be no such person in the police station. He provided information, and he provided evidence. ”
"Wait! Hey, Chris, we obviously didn't do anything, how can they have any proof? Mindy questioned.
"As long as anyone believes it, that's evidence, and the evidence provided by that 'zealous police officer' is enough for a major newspaper to write a convincing report." Chris explained.
"So, at the end of the day, we still don't know who the guy is hiding behind the scenes?" Big Daddy said in a deep voice.
"No, not really." Chris said, "I collected the wreckage of the stealth plane that day, and then borrowed Mr. Stark's technology to restore the key black box, and we found out that it was a military plane from Gotham City, that is, the plane flew from Gotham, and it is estimated that it will fly back to Gotham." I'm guessing the guys who raided Osborne Mansion and the guys who were doing us behind our backs were a bunch, Gotham's guys. ”
"I checked the guy named Kent Aland." Tony held his wine glass, habitually dangling, leaning over, "He has a good resume, he has always been a good student with good grades, he attended an Ivy League school, and he got a scholarship. He lost his mother at a young age, his mother died of cancer, and his father was disabled in both legs and unable to work, so his family was poor. ”
Speaking of this, as if suddenly remembering something, Tony said: "Oh, this young man is also from Gotham, and his father's legs were broken by Batman!" I think this might explain why this guy hates superheroes so much. ”
"He's behind it?" Dave asked.
"Oh no, I think he probably doesn't know anything, I hacked into his computer, his phone, I couldn't find anything to communicate with other people, I recovered the data from three days ago, and I didn't find any instructions, unless he had some way to give orders to his subordinates without leaving any traces, otherwise he was probably just a cover. Anyway, it wasn't the NYPD that decided to praise him, but the media, and I think the most suspicious thing was the zealous police officer, so I just checked where they called. ”
With a wave of Tony's right hand, a map of New York appeared on everyone's screen, marked with more than 30 red dots, "At 9 o'clock last night, more than 30 'enthusiastic police officers' called the editors-in-chief of various newspapers through public telephone booths. Let's call on the cameras around there. ”
Suddenly a video appeared on the screen, in the center or edge of the surveillance, there were square red telephone booths, people wearing dark coats, wide-brimmed hats and scarves walked in and made calls.
"Well, it seems that these guys are very experienced and know how to dodge the camera, damn it, in this way, the clue on this side is broken!" Tony said unhappily.
Hearing Tony's words, Dave was not so disappointed, he looked around and said:
"Hey guys, since this is a Gotham thing, why don't we go find Batman? He definitely knows more about Gotham than we do! ”
"However, no one knows where Batman is." Chris denied, "He's the Phantom of Gotham City, it's a haunting legend, everyone knows there's a Batman in Gotham City, but his identity is so well hidden that no one knows he's there." ”
"Oh, I know, and you know, [Sky Eye]!" Under the armor, Dave smiled.
"Ah, I see what you mean!" Chris smiled and said.
"Hey guys, I have to remind you guys, is there one more thing you guys need to do before you can find Batman?" After Dave and Chris decided, Tony said.
"What?"
"Press conference. You'll have to clarify what you're doing, and with all due respect, the more time passes, the more people won't want to listen to you! Tony raised an eyebrow and said, "And I don't want to be in a team of heroes with a bad reputation." ”
"Hey, Tony!" Dave snorted in dissatisfaction
"How so!" Peter shouted along.
"Hey, kidding! Just a joke! Guys, I just wanted to remind you that time is running out! ”
"I see, we'll settle this before we go to Gotham." After thinking for a moment, Dave said, "Or tomorrow?" Tony, you're going to help us, only you're the right one to do this press conference. ”
"Willing to help, how about tomorrow night?" Tony asked, sipping his wine down.
"Yes." Mindy nodded.
"I have time." Peter followed suit.
"I, Chris and Daredevil better not go." "We're not flexible enough, and if we're surrounded by crowds, it's going to be a nuisance. ”
"That's fine, then it's set for tomorrow night!" Dave nodded and said.
"Oh, I'm not coming, I have a date with a beautiful woman tomorrow night~" Tony raised his index finger and said.
(There is only one more today, in other words, please collect it~)