Anti-hero of a certain comic

Sullivan's Island, Musket Bar.

This is the gathering place of the Maroney family and a "holy place" in the eyes of many gangs on Sullivan's Island.

Being qualified to enter means becoming a member of the Maroni family, a truly trustworthy high-level cadre.

These gangsters who came to the United States from Sicily have always valued the concepts of "family" and "honor."

Compared to the Black Mask on the other side of the city, who likes to use cruel methods and fear to rule the gangs, Maroni is more inclined to learn from the Romans.

Use the so-called sense of belonging and honor to increase the loyalty of gang members.

So almost every week there is a formal family gathering, hosted by Maroney himself, to discuss recent business and Gotham anecdotes.

"The informant in the Gotham Police Department told me that an operation mission against gangs may be organized recently."

Said a man in sunglasses sitting at the bar.

It's not surprising in Gotham that gangs and police are colluding with each other.

In fact, Chief Los Angeles of the Gotham Police Department often receives gifts from Maroni during holidays, such as real estate on the Upper East Side and stock dividends from a certain company.

"Hahaha... Come on, it's not like this has happened before. Can't we just cooperate and hand over some goods and let those idiot police officers complete their 'performance'?"

The man in the leather jacket sitting next to him put down the beer bottle in his hand, causing a burst of echoing laughter.

Most people shrugged it off and didn't take it to heart.

Naturally, they know very well what kind of ethics the Gotham Police Department is.

Fighting gangs?

Every mayor will say this when canvassing for votes, but the Mafia family rooted in Gotham has never been completely cut off.

"Isn't there a truckload of smuggled goods at Adams Port? Let your subordinates hand it over to Daniel from the Crime Unit, and then spend some money to buy it back, just like we did before."

The man in the leather jacket is obviously familiar with the situation, so this can be regarded as an alternative method of bribery.

Satisfying the appetites of the policemen will make it easier for their gangs to do business.

The other family members smiled knowingly, having done similar things.

After all, the Gotham Police Department needs "performance", and the gangs don't mind this kind of friendly police-civilian cooperation.

"Have you heard of 'Batman'? The newspaper said that he single-handedly wiped out the Black Mask gang!"

Vernecke spread out a newspaper near Maroney's seat.

Due to exaggerated reports by the news media, Batman, who appeared in the port area not long ago, has transformed into a flying and powerful monster.

Some people say that he is a vicious spirit from the Indian mountains, others say that he is a vampire that hides day and night... Anyway, all kinds of rumors are flying everywhere.

Because the Naihe Island gangsters in the port area didn't even see what Batman looked like.

Therefore, the media can only portray a terrifying image as dark as a bat, which also gives the Gotham Police Department's criminal portraitists a headache.

"The masked hero...people like this won't live long. There are no heroes in Gotham."

Maroni, who was sitting in the middle, laughed.

He looked around at the family members and his voice suddenly rose, "The Black Mask gang's vitality was severely damaged and they were driven out of the port area of ​​Naihe Island."

"Our top priority is not to focus on the bat monster or the Gotham Police Department, but how to capture the territory of Naihe Island!"

Maroni's Mafia family occupies Sullivan's Island and Old Town, which happens to be adjacent to the Diamond District controlled by Penguin.

The Naihe Island ruled by Black Mask is located at the other end of the city, and the oil and water on that territory is no less than that of Sullivan Island.

If we can win successfully, it will undoubtedly prove the strength of the Maroney family, and no one will dare to provoke anyone in Gotham in the future!

"We want to build a mafia empire like Falcone's!"

Maroni raised his arms and shouted, and the moment he finished speaking, the crowd in the Musket Bar became excited.

The family members all agreed, wishing to gather their brothers immediately to capture the port area of ​​Naihe Island!

"excuse me!"

Just as Maroney was feeling excited about this mobilization,

When we were satisfied, several police cars stopped at the entrance of the Musket Bar.

The armed SWAT team kicked open the door, and in front was James Gordon.

This usually silent and dull police detective was now holding his head high, as if a brand new power was infused into his body.

"The gcpd (Gotham Police Department) is handling the case! I want you to go back and investigate."

Gordon looked at the stunned gangsters and calmly said the words he had been holding in his heart for a long time.

"I'm a serious businessman, Detective Gordon, you don't have any authority to arrest me..."

Maroni dropped the napkin he was wiping his mouth with and narrowed his eyes into thin slits.

"I think you didn't understand, so I'll say it again, Mr. Sal Maroney, I'm not asking one person to go back to the police station, I'm going to arrest you all."

Gordon pushed up his glasses, his dull face serious and serious.

…………

If you ask where the most upscale entertainment venue in Gotham City is, most people will mention one name, Iceberg Restaurant.

It is not just like other high-end restaurants, it has a good reputation and evaluation in the Michelin Guide, or it has a famous top chef.

In addition to possessing the above two, Bingshan Restaurant also symbolizes the wealth and status of a family.

The Cobot family.

A long time ago, four families worked together to build today's Gotham.

They are the Wayne family, the Elliott family, the Kane family and the Copot family.

Although due to the passage of time and changes in world affairs, the four major families have experienced ups and downs.

Some of them declined, like the Cobots; some stood strong, like the Waynes.

But there is no doubt that these families are builders and witnesses of Gotham's glorious period, and they all have profound heritage and history.

Iceberg Restaurant, its owner is the heir to the Cobot family——

Oswald Cobblepot.

Of course, this rich man also has a resounding nickname in the underground world of Gotham, "Penguin".

If anyone is interested in this heir to a big family who knows both black and white and tries to trace Mr. Cobot's past experiences, he will find that this is simply a real-life legend.

His mother was a Hungarian dancer. Oswald, who was born in a humble way, did not enjoy the love of his family. On the contrary, he was an illegitimate son living outside.

He worked as an umbrella boy under a gang leader and was often the object of ridicule and fun. Those malicious and mocking words hurt his fragile and sensitive young heart time and time again.

Oswald, who had not yet inherited the surname "Copot" at that time, was unknown, but he was ambitious and wanted to become a big shot.

So Oswald betrayed his boss, betrayed again and again, and survived desperate situations again and again.

He constantly seizes every opportunity to rise to the top, dealing with the Romans Falcone and Maroni, like an excellent actor with long sleeves and good dancing.

It is this forbearance and cunning that makes this little man who holds an umbrella gradually become one of the controllers of Gotham's underground world.

Of course, Oswald also paid a lot for this, such as his leg, his only relative...

This iceberg restaurant was founded by Penguin, who was later found by his biological father and inherited the Cobot family.

It is more like a magnificent entertainment center than a top hotel.

Here is Gotham's most luxurious casino, the best wine and beauties, and the most luxurious enjoyment.

The people who usually come in and out of this place are all the rich and famous who spend money like water. This can be seen just from the rows of luxury cars at the door.

However, today is different.

The piercing sirens screamed outside the door of the Bingshan Restaurant, like the annoying chirping of cicadas.

A team of special police officers pushed aside the doorman and security guards and filed in. Their sudden visit suffocated the lively atmosphere of the Bingshan Restaurant.

"gcpd handles the case!"

Gordon strode in, raised the police badge in his hand, and shouted loudly to the surroundings.

A gaze was cast from a high place, and the detective raised his head, just in time to meet the other person's gaze.