Chapter-16 I don't know what despair is if I had work hard (Rewritten)

Bane is dead, so he's really dead?

This outcome exceeded everyone's expectations. Earlier, Bane forcefully broke Batman's back and took control of Gotham City. The same Bane who threatened the Ministry of National Defense to comply with his demands and seize Gotham—did he really die like this? Can you believe it?

"Do you believe that I can kill Bane?"

Many people inexplicably recalled what Stephen had said before. At that time, everyone thought he was joking, but damn, it turned out to be true.

In silence, Stephen walked towards one of the thugs. The man trembled upon seeing Stephen approaching, attempting to stop his legs and feet from shaking, but they wouldn't listen. Standing in front of him, Stephen smiled and asked, "I remember you said that anyone who believes what I say is a fool, right?"

"Right?"

"Yeah... I'm sorry," the man said with a trembling voice, filled with horror.

Stephen gently patted him on the shoulder. "Don't be afraid, I just want to ask you, do you believe what I said now?"

"I believe it, I believe everything you say. I'm sorry, I'm a fool." The mob nodded vigorously, resembling a pecking chicken.

"Well then, now I say I will knock your head off with a single punch. Do you believe me now?" Stephen squinted at him, wearing a smile.

The man suddenly became stupefied.

Don't believe it? That would sound like a provocation.

A punch? Wouldn't it be like killing Bane, smashing his head with one blow?

Cold sweat ran down his cheeks, and he was on the verge of tears. Should he say he believes it or not?

His legs couldn't help but shake, and a fishy smell wafted away with the wind.

Stephen dumbfoundedly said, "I was just asking a question, I won't scare you. Forget it, since you're afraid, then I'll just..."

"Please, let me go?" the man pleaded expectantly.

"I'll kill you!"

With twenty times the strength, even someone as powerful as Bane was beaten to death by him, his entire body left broken bones. Stephen's fist struck the man's head, and with a bang, the man fell backward, his face contorted into a twisted and eerie expression.

"Sometimes, if you don't work hard, you'll truly know what despair is."

Stephen sighed, retracting his fists, and looked at the stunned crowd on both sides. "What are you all doing? Is there something on my face? And shouldn't you be doing your jobs now?"

He reminded the people on both sides to continue with their intended actions. The confident mobs turned their heads and fled. James Gordon exhibited excellent leadership among the police, raising his arm and starting to beat the mobs with screams.

What a reversal!

This guy actually turned the situation around!

In the chaos, Barbara Gordon released the handcuffs and approached, but Talia al Ghul remained in shock. Barbara approached Stephen and exclaimed excitedly, "So this is how you said we could easily defeat Bane. Pretending to betray us to lure Bane out. Why didn't you tell us in advance? I thought you were really going to betray us. By the way, how did you come up with this idea? I didn't even think of it."

Observing Barbara Gordon, who appeared excited and eager to learn, she seemed to have forgotten that he had just punched her. Stephen smiled and said seriously, "Pay attention to every detail and start with small things because... you can't handle big things at all."

Barbara Gordon's expression froze.

Initially, she intended to listen attentively to the details and starting with small things, but in the end... he was mocking her for not being able to handle big things? This bastard was truly irritating and unpleasant to be around.

"It seems like it's not over yet... Hey, I know I'm handsome, but are you just planning to stand here and stare at me?" Stephen reminded her, looking at Barbara Gordon.

Talia al Ghul's expression instantly changed upon hearing those words. Is he trying to expose her? This guy is so powerful that even Bane failed. Will my plan to destroy Gotham fail because of him now?

"The nuclear reactor! Hurry, let's find a nuclear reactor."

Barbara Gordon suddenly realized that the key to saving Gotham lay in finding a nuclear reactor. She pulled Talia al Ghul along, intending to enter the City Hall. Talia al Ghul was reluctantly dragged along, torn between helping them save Gotham and subconsciously wanting to reveal herself, defeat everyone, and destroy Gotham herself. However, she heard Stephen not mention her identity but instruct the others to find a nuclear reactor.

What does this mean? Isn't he going to expose my identity?

Talia al Ghul stared at Stephen with wide eyes, but Stephen turned and left with a smile.

What's the point of exposing her identity? It's more fun to let her conceal her identity and continue her actions to destroy Gotham. After all, when Batman, who has recovered from his injuries, discovers that Bane is dead, he will need an opponent to continue being the Dark Knight. Because without evil, justice cannot prevail. And tell me, is a peaceful Gotham still Gotham?

In the chaos, Stephen departed from the City Hall and distanced himself from the crowd. After a while, he heard a sound in the distance, and the Batmobile entered flight mode, soaring away into the sky.

After a long time, the chaos gradually subsided, and the once-noisy crowd fell silent.

On the road near the City Hall, Stephen's car stood alone in the middle of the road.

Suddenly, the car began to shake, vibrate, and make banging sounds. Then, with a final bang, the trunk lid opened. Harley Quinn, with disheveled hair and tattered clothes, awkwardly emerged, stepping out with her long legs.

Looking around at the quiet and disordered streets, Harley Quinn was dumbfounded.

She had sneaked into the trunk early in the morning, thinking she would leave with Stephen when he left. But she never expected her plan to fail once again. It seems that if she doesn't work hard, she'll never truly understand despair!

Real Author: Marvel King

Translator: Zatch[King]Rex