I have to admit that Evans is indeed a very diligent student, and he also knows Schiller very well. The suggestions he gave to Schiller made him feel that they made some sense.
Schiller's decision to give Bruce a reasonably good grade and let him graduate was not out of guilt or sympathy.
There are certain rules for the overall emotional and psychological changes of human beings throughout their lives. Many times, ordinary people will feel that time is the best medicine to heal pain, but the premise is that it is only pain, not disease.
Psychological problems and mental illnesses will not weaken over time. On the contrary, because many people do not understand their own mental state, they will put themselves in a potentially stressful environment for a long time, or repeatedly stimulate the spirit with trauma recurrences. If left untreated, the overall trend is downward.
It is almost impossible for a mental patient with extremely severe psychological trauma to get rid of the disease on his own. This is like asking a person to step on his right foot and step on his left foot to reach the sky. It cannot be solved by "thinking a little bit".
But Batman really thought about it.
No matter how he solved himself, no matter whether he used the professional knowledge he learned in school, he did create a miracle. Not only did he cure himself, he even maintained mental stability and stability. A big step forward on the road to logical self-consistency.
These grades were actually enough for him to graduate, but the problem was that he was missing so many credits that the process couldn't be followed. Schiller still needed to find a legitimate reason to let him graduate.
It's not like it has never happened before. I published a few top journals as an undergraduate, and then missed too many classes due to some special reasons, resulting in insufficient credits and being unable to graduate according to the rules. However, the degree certificate was awarded on an exceptional basis. This is what Schiller has seen. There are two or three cases.
But exceptions are not made casually. You have to show some results. This experience in the slums can only be said to have healed yourself, but it cannot be used as practical experience for graduation. Moreover, his experience was a bit too much. Unfortunately, even if Schiller wanted to talk about it, Bruce would not agree.
In this case, Bruce will have to take another additional test to meet the standards for exceptional graduation. Since his performance in theory is far inferior to that in practice, it is better to take another practical test.
Originally, Schiller planned to let Bruce return to the slums and repeat the same method as before, but this time with the strategy in hand, he could achieve a very good result in a very short time, just right for graduation.
But he thought about it again. Many of the other students at Gotham University came from the slums. This experience was not convincing enough. It would only make them think that they were just trying to make a name for themselves in the slums. So can me or my relatives.
Therefore, Schiller had to increase the difficulty a bit. He felt that Bruce's poor performance in the dungeon of the slums for the first time was not because he was not capable enough, but mainly because he didn't think about it.
If your moral bottom line is higher than everyone here, you have to accept the reality that the living standard is lower than that of the vast majority of people here. After all, if Gotham is a normal city and everyone abides by the law, then there is no problem with such behavior, but brother Tan is the complete opposite. Those who abide by the rules and regulations are a rare breed here. There is no way to compete with these people by following the rules.
In this case, it is better to raise the class level a little higher, go to a place that is orderly but not so orderly, give full play to the theoretical knowledge learned, understand the rules, and quickly integrate into the group.
And this new copy is naturally the Gotham gang.
Even the low-level Gotham gang has a lot of rules, which are more orderly than the chaos at the bottom. The difficulty is not too difficult, and it can also let other students see Bruce's level, so there should be no problem for him to graduate without exception. .
After making the decision, Schiller came to the ward where Bruce was hospitalized. Due to the lizard serum he had been injected with before, the more serious wounds on his body had completely healed, leaving only superficial scars that had not grown perfectly.
Now, the only injuries left on Bruce's body were external injuries, and when he heard the news while lying on the hospital bed, he felt that he might have suffered some mental trauma, leading to hallucinations.
Schiller actually let him graduate? ? ! ! !
Bruce closed the book in his hand, looked at Schiller and said, "Professor, if you are really sorry for letting me fall into the chemical pool, then there is no need to use this method."
"There are several mistakes in your sentence." Schiller said calmly while looking at the notebook in his hand: "First of all, the person who made you fall into the chemical pool was not me, but the clown. Secondly, even if it was me, I’m not sorry about this either. In the end, this is not a discussion but a notice. If you don’t plan to participate, don’t graduate.”
After saying that, Schiller threw the notebook full of words in his hand to Bruce, which contained some well-known test requirements.
First of all, Bruce cannot use existing technological equipment, such as the Batsuit, Batmobile, etc., but he does not restrict himself from making inventions. Secondly, he cannot reveal his identity. After all, there are still many people in the gang copy who know Bruce.
Finally, and the most important point, is the passing standard. Looking at the line above, Bruce felt insulted, because that line clearly said "Successfully join the gang, and do not be expelled within a month." .
With the freedom to invent at will, the unrestricted use of his genius to make money, and the requirement to join the gang without being expelled, Bruce suspected that Schiller was engaging in malpractice, and he had evidence.
Bruce doesn't intend to do just these things. Even if Schiller doesn't arrange this exam, he still wants to join the gang.
As an integral part of Gotham, gangster culture is the foundation and lifeblood of this place. Bruce is curious about this, so sooner or later, he has to go, and not only must he join the gang, he must also make a name for himself.
And now is the best time, because his appearance has not completely recovered, and more importantly, his voice has also changed somewhat.
After falling into the chemical, he actually choked on the water, and his throat and vocal cords were corroded to a certain extent, which made his voice different from Bruce and Batman.
His miserable two months in the slums had caused a major change in his body shape. Even his chin, which was often exposed, had become pointed. Even people who were familiar with him would not recognize him.
And this also means that he can use another hidden identity to contact acquaintances he has contacted before without being discovered.
After experiencing the painful lessons in the slums, Bruce finally understood that a three-man gang is more than just a proverb. Without acquaintances, it is difficult to hang out anywhere, so on this gang trip, he plans to find an acquaintance to guide him.
However, lying on the hospital bed, Bruce counted the people he knew on his fingers. Either they were completely unrelated to this circle and could not provide much help, or... or they were too Schiller.
After much deliberation, Bruce targeted one person, and that was Jason Todd.
The last time he solved Bruce's problem, Bruce understood that Jason was actually a good boy with a kind nature, but because he was in a special environment, he had a different growth experience from normal children.
But this growth experience did not make him vulnerable, but instead revealed his talents. Bruce, who had experienced life in the slums, knew that even a native Gotham resident who wanted to be the leader of a kid gang would have to do it. very difficult.
Once you become the leader of a gang, it means that in addition to worrying about your own food, clothing, housing and transportation, you also have to worry about everyone in the gang. Even if you are familiar with the gang, it is an extremely difficult job.
In other words, this is not a question of IQ, but of emotional intelligence. You must first get ahead in this society before you can lead others. This is difficult for adults, let alone a child.
In Bruce Township, if he had accepted such a gang when he was eleven years old, he would probably have had a headache for a long time. He could make inventions, but how could he sell the inventions he made? How to divide the money from the sale? How to keep the money that has been divided? How do you explain assignments to children? It's all trouble.
But Jason can do a good job. According to Bruce's understanding, the Capuchin Gang is also one of the best kid's gangs on the street. If he can get his help, the gang copy will start smoothly.
So, he concealed his identity and approached Jason, hoping to learn from the bottom of the gang and figure out the gang's context along the way, laying a solid foundation for what he wanted to do next.
The reason why Bruce chose a red hood is to distinguish it from the previous image of Batman. If he were to wear black again, no one would know that it was another Batman vest, so it would be better to use some bright colors.
And he has a perfect reason to explain why he wears this mask. After all, his injuries are not healed yet. The scars on his body are very similar to those left after severe burns. As long as he is disfigured due to burns Just wearing a hood, no one would be surprised, after all, this is Gotham.
And Jason did not disappoint him. Whether it was reasoning, making plans or executing plans, his level was far higher than that of his peers, even far higher than most adults.
If it were in the past, no matter how good Jason's plan was, Batman would definitely make his own plan and let Jason do what he said. It would be best if he could do it himself and not miss every detail. He would definitely treat Jason He scoffed at the idea of taking a gamble.
But now, he stayed in the phone booth, waiting for Jason's call. After a while, the phone rang, and Jason's voice came from over there: "We got his house number, and we're ready to answer the call." I."
Bruce could tell that Jason's voice was a little weak. He hung up the phone very quickly, and began to think about where to find a tool to quickly stop the bleeding. Jason was probably injured.
But this is normal. For an eleven-year-old child to perform an infiltration mission alone, even if there are no gangs in the hotel, it does not mean that the security guards or staff there do not have weapons.
After a while, a truck stopped steadily in front of the alley. Jason sat in the driver's seat, leaning on the steering wheel, with his hand on his abdomen. Bruce quickly got into the passenger seat and pulled his arm away. , to see the wound.
There was a very large gash three centimeters below the last rib on his left side. It was not sure if the internal organs were injured. Jason gritted his teeth and said intermittently: "It's my first time to do this job and I'm not skilled at it. I stepped on the carpet." I left footprints when I was there, and I ran into a tough guy. Fortunately, he didn’t have a gun. I was slightly injured when I dodged..."
Bruce didn't say anything. He took off his coat, tied it around Jason's waist, asked him to apply pressure on the wound, and then wanted to get out of the car to find a first aid kit.
"No, don't leave me here..." Jason gasped. He said, "Carry me...carry me back to the cellar, let me go home...there is someone there who can save me, let me go home... …”
Bruce's hand on the car door handle tightened instantly. He hesitated, but still turned around and took Jason out.
Holding Jason covered in blood, Bruce slowly walked into the darkness of Gotham. What followed them was a storm sweeping along the waves.
