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Chapter 74 Entering High School
Chapter 74 Entering High School
The day after surviving the ordeal.
Oswald specifically allocated a sum of money to upgrade his security forces.
Although Solomon's sudden appearance last night greatly increased his sense of security.
But Oswald understood one more thing—
To ensure everything goes smoothly, you must be prepared for both possibilities.
Lucas had no objection to this.
As long as the other party can provide him with a continuous and sufficient supply of funds, he will not interfere with anything else.
Furthermore, Oswald's life has already gained some weight on the scales since last night's events.
To Lucas's surprise, Slade also went to apply for the job.
During this time, the other party did not leave Gotham, but temporarily settled in the bustling uptown area.
For Deathstroke, this place was like a fish tank where fish kept surfacing, and he was the cat that stole the fish.
After all, there is no other place that has so many jobs without a large-scale war.
The result was, of course, without a doubt.
Slade was successfully selected and became the head of the bodyguard team.
However, he and Oswald made it clear that they would not stay by his side 24 hours a day, but would only rush over to him in time if he encountered danger.
Whether or not they can be saved is not covered by the guarantee.
Even so, Oswald readily agreed to Slade's offer and paid a substantial commission in advance.
After becoming the head of Gotham's underground, the Penguin learned some rumors about Deathstroke.
I know that this is a very powerful top-tier mercenary, with first-class strength, and he completes almost 100% of the mercenary missions he takes on.
Countless high-ranking officials and dignitaries have spent huge sums of money to have the other party provide them with exclusive security services.
Oswald was very self-aware; he knew perfectly well that the other party's appearance could not possibly be because of him.
Even if he became the true uncrowned king of Gotham, he wouldn't have the face to do so.
Therefore, he was even more determined to keep the other person with him.
The first month of the Penguin Gang's formation.
The Penguin demonstrates his superior strategy and intelligence, enough to rival the Riddler, as he pushes forward with his series of ideas and plans.
Unlike traditional gangsters who rely solely on protection money or competing for existing markets, he developed a new product called "Paradise Powder" to further expand his business.
In addition, Oswald also actively attracts marginal talents; as long as they have the ability, they will all receive generous compensation and status after joining the Penguin Gang.
With methods and generosity never before seen in Gotham's underworld, the Penguins are frantically encroaching on the territory that originally belonged to the Falcone family.
However, he was very measured and not in a hurry to achieve quick results, but only gradually encroached on some less important areas.
This way, although it would provoke the dissatisfaction of the Falcone family, it would not lead to a direct bloodbath between the two major underworld families, and time was on their side.
In addition, he also extended his reach into the police station.
They expanded their influence and that of the Penguin Gang by combining violence, taxation, and a legitimate business facade.
But it has always been the Falcone family's home turf, and the current police chief is McCann's man.
However, on this day, McCann, the legendary godfather of Gotham, an old man who was already in his twilight years, took the initiative to find Oswald.
Two powerful figures, representing the old and new underworld, held an unprecedented secret meeting at the Iceberg Restaurant.
No one knows what the two talked about; all that is known is that McCann Falcone left the Iceberg Restaurant late at night.
A few days later.
The Gotham City Police Department chief was replaced by someone Oswald preferred.
Thus, although on the surface the Falcone family and the Penguins were still evenly matched, in reality every gang member, street thug, and dockworker knew that the Penguins, led by Oswald, were now the undisputed boss of Gotham.
The era of the penguins has arrived!
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Smallville, a small town.
After legitimizing the continuous flow of funds through a series of means, Oswald would always deposit them into the account designated by Lucas for Kryptonite research as soon as possible.
This is not a personal account.
Instead, he had Penguin register a company account to avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
And it was at this moment.
Lucas met the meteorite research expert that Walter had mentioned before.
Hamilton.
A name that surprised him, yet also made him feel quite at ease.
Hamilton was not only an expert in meteorite science, but also in biology, botany, and radiation genetics.
They can readily articulate complex academic theories and independently design and run complex gene mutation experiments.
This indicates that the other party has at least a doctoral degree and has worked in a formal research institution.
The power of kryptonite, which was beyond the comprehension of his time, drove Hamilton into an unprecedented frenzy and obsession as soon as he came into contact with it. Especially after he received sufficient funds, he no longer had any concerns.
The other party's technology is indeed trustworthy.
Two months later, Hamilton successfully revived the extinct "Nicole Devil Flower" using kryptonite, directly proving the feasibility of meteorite energy.
Furthermore, he made preliminary speculations about meteorites altering human genes.
However, research on kryptonite is a very complex and lengthy process. Although these greenish-brown stones can cause mutations in the human body, granting certain incredible abilities.
However, this process is highly unique and accidental.
More likely, the body's cells cannot withstand the radiation from the green kryptonite, leading to the collapse.
The creamy corn in the fields was harvested one crop after another, year after year, and several years passed in the blink of an eye.
That year, Lucas and Clark completed their junior high school education and became freshmen in high school.
It is worth mentioning that...
During the tedious and long summer vacation between eighth and ninth grade.
Whitney, attracted to Lana, perseveres despite Lucas's consistently cold response.
Disheartened, Lana finally agreed to his request.
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Lucas felt inexplicably relaxed afterward.
Clark, after frantically chopping wood to provide Jonathan with at least three months' worth of firewood, was forced to accept this harsh reality.
However, it wasn't entirely without good news for him.
The floating state that had bothered him for so long, which occurred every morning, disappeared.
Nobody knows why.
But it doesn't matter.
Because Clark felt his body become grounded and solid again.
Lucas didn't think it was because Clark's flying ability had disappeared. He thought it was more likely that it was some kind of irregular symptom, a way to prepare Clark in advance.
The first week after school started.
As a ninth-grade student, Lucas played in the Ravens' first official game.
As a popular event at the school, the stands around the venue were almost entirely filled with upperclassmen and lowerclassmen.
"Lucas's charisma is greater than we imagined, which is also the charm of rugby."
Martha looked at Jonathan earnestly and said, "Honey, I know your concerns, but we can't favor one over the other. If Clark really wants to join the football team, we should give him a chance instead of blindly rejecting all his requests. That will only make Clark more sensitive."
"Okay, I will do that, but Clark must make sure to restrain his power."
Seeing the girl screaming wildly after Lucas scored, Jonathan nodded hesitantly.