Marvel: Master Of Role Playing

Chapter 27 – Crying and Laughing

"Quick! Get your gas masks on and

As the butler of the Wayne family, one of Gotham's four prominent families, Alfred's identity was well-known among anyone with a little influence. Therefore, Gordon did not waste time asking irrelevant questions.

"May I ask, Mr. Pennyworth, why did you visit the restaurant tonight? Were you meeting with someone?"

"As the butler of the Wayne family, I carry important documents related to Wayne Enterprises. I went to the restaurant tonight to discuss important matters with Mr. Earle, one of the executives at Wayne Enterprises."

Reid did not explain everything, and Gordon, being a sensible man, did not press further. After all, he was just a police captain, and he had no right to pry into the secrets of Wayne Enterprises.

"According to a witness, after the laughing gas was released, the Joker appeared at the scene. Before Officer Sarah stepped forward, the Joker had been threatening two men in expensive suits. Do you think one of them was Mr. Earle and his consultant?"

At the mention of Sarah, a trace of sadness appeared in Gordon's eyes. However, thinking about the need to capture the Joker and avenge Sarah, Gordon steeled himself.

"You're joking, officer. Not to boast, but anyone who dines at a Wayne family restaurant probably has a suit of fine quality." Reid replied. 

Bullseye!

Gordon felt as though his already fragile heart had taken a direct hit. Who doesn't have a fine suit? Well, that must only apply to the hardworking police couple. A meal at that restaurant would cost him at least half a year's salary—who has money for high-end suits? He's just a police captain. How could he afford such expenses?

At the same time, Reid continued.

"However, if Mr. Earle and his consultant were not found at the scene, it's highly probable that the Joker was targeting them."

"Is that so? So you think the same?"

Gordon nodded. He had already deduced that the Joker was likely after the Wayne Enterprises executives, which is why he had Alfred brought in for questioning personally at last.

Alfred, as the butler of the Wayne family and someone with connections to Earle, was involved in the leadership conflict within Wayne Enterprises. Even as a lowly police captain, Gordon could make an educated guess about the situation.

"The Joker really timed his actions perfectly, right when you invited Mr. Earle to dinner. What do you think the reason for this was, Mr. Pennyworth? Do you have any insight?"

Despite the question, Reid continued to smile, but his tone carried a hint of distance, perfectly embodying Alfred’s dignified presence.

"Well, that’s not something a mere butler like myself can judge, is it, Captain Gordon?"

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Reid left without giving Gordon any substantial clues. No matter how much Gordon suspected, he had no proof. After all, the idea that a 70-something-year-old man was secretly the Joker terrorizing Gotham seemed too far-fetched, even for Gordon to fully believe.

Still, with a "better to believe it than not" approach, Gordon instructed his team.

"Look into Alfred’s financial transactions."

"Understood!"

The officer breathed a sigh of relief after realizing they weren’t dealing with a mafia investigation and immediately set off to carry out the order.

After all, in the current situation where the entire Wayne family had disappeared, Alfred’s status in Gotham, while respected by most on the surface, was not something anyone truly feared.

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