I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 72 The value of the Heroes List is rising (Bonus chapter for the donation from 'Black Stockings are Justice')

Chicago's banking risk level has risen significantly due to the "Heroes of the Year" list!
This is not a joke.

The sudden emergence of "Lucky Baron" and "Chief," along with the Sun's lavish praise, caused a huge stir in Chicago and the wider underworld.

Of course, some heroes might scoff at this, but many more are envious and resentful!

"Lucky Baron" and "Chief" just robbed a Canadian bank, right? It sounds like they picked on the weak. What kind of heroes are they?
The professional bank robber scoffed at the newspaper's claim of "innovating bank robbery techniques." Anyone can rob a bank; what kind of "master" is he, the "Baron"?
Especially in the "Gotham Club," established by the local Mafia, there are many rebellious "heroes."

Three common illusions in life: I am different from others, she likes me, and if he can do it, so can I!
In the underground bars of the Mafia, the self-proclaimed heroes and outlaws of the "Gotham Club" had their illusions inflated to the extreme after a few drinks, each of them shouting that they would pull off a few "big jobs" in Chicago and make a name for themselves!

The Sun's informants, who frequented various underground bars, had already relayed this information. Now, Richard has dispatched numerous reporters to keep an eye on various banks in Chicago, waiting for news material to come his way.

Upon hearing this, the police chief's eyes lit up immediately!

He immediately stated seriously, "Great... no, I mean this is really good, we must crack down hard on this kind of criminal behavior!"

Perfect timing! Let's introduce the Chicago Police Department's own "star cop"!
The first group of "heroes" appeared soon.

Four burly men, having downed too much whiskey in the bar, listened to the surrounding patrons' discussions and admiration for "The Baron" and his gang. The leader grew increasingly enraged, slamming his fist on the table: "Damn it! What's so hard about robbing a bank! Tonight I'll pull off a big heist and show the Chicagoans who the real heroes are!"

His drunken henchmen immediately responded with shouts of encouragement.

Without making any plans, the group, fueled by alcohol, grabbed a shotgun and stumbled out of the bar, shouting as they headed toward a bank a few blocks away.

Seeing that this group seemed to be serious, the patrons in the bar also joined in the commotion and followed along to watch the excitement.

When the group arrived at the bank entrance, dazed and confused, it was already after closing time, and the bank had long since closed.

The onlookers behind them clapped loudly, urging the group to rush in and take out the money.

Just as the four "almost-heroes" were about to blast open the lock with shotguns, blinding headlights suddenly shone all around them!
Dozens of Chicago police officers, who had been alerted beforehand, rushed from their ambush point and, without firing a single shot, subdued the group of drunken "quasi-heroes" who could barely stand and handcuffed them securely.

The onlookers booed incessantly, protesting that the police had ruined their show.

Apart from one unlucky bystander whose leg was broken, none of the bank robbers were injured or killed, making it a complete farce!
The second group of bank robbers was led by a lone bandit who was inspired by the "Heroes' List" and believed himself to be highly skilled, so he decided to go it alone.

He chose a smaller bank branch in the city center, which was a slight improvement – ​​at least he knew to choose a branch during daytime opening hours.

Wearing a crude mask, he stormed into the bank, brandishing a pistol and shouting, "Robbery! Hand over all the money!"

However, before the teller could take out the money, Chicago police, acting on a tip, had already surrounded the bank.

Just as a gunfight was about to break out, the bandit accidentally pulled the trigger!

With a "bang," the bullet missed everyone but struck his own thigh!
The "hero" immediately let out a miserable scream, clutching his bleeding thigh and howling in agony.

Police officers: ...

Bank employees: ...

Let's call medical staff first.

In contrast, the third group finally showed some professionalism.

They were ruthless gangsters from the Gotham Club, deeply dissatisfied with the "Baron's" reputation, and determined to pull off an even more impressive heist in Chicago. They conducted some preliminary reconnaissance, acquired a stolen car, and on the day of the operation, they demonstrated considerable efficiency: storming the bank, taking hostages, loading the money, and making their escape…

When the Chicago police, who had responded very quickly, arrived, they only had time to inhale their car exhaust fumes.

However, extreme joy brings sorrow.

They didn't expect that the entire Chicago police force would come out in force to block them from all sides, and then... they got lost and plunged into a seemingly open alley that was actually completely blocked off by a newly built brick wall!

To make matters worse, the dead end was just big enough for one car to pass through, and they couldn't even open the car door.

The police officers who caught up with them almost burst out laughing.

They easily pulled the three "quasi-heroes" out of the tin cans, disarmed and arrested them.

The Sun, of course, wouldn't miss this excellent news tidbit, devoting numerous pages to reporting on these three "heroic imitation cases," and solemnly introducing Officer Henry, the Chicago Police Department's rising star who "commanded with composure" and "repeatedly achieved outstanding results" in these three "special crackdown operations"!
However, Chicagoans' attention was completely drawn to those three groups of "heroes" who each lost in their own unique way and were utterly foolish!

"Hahaha! Drunk and robbing a bank? Why don't they just sleep in front of the bank?"

"Shooted himself? Which circus did he come from?"

"Robbed a bank and drove into a dead end? My God, with that kind of intelligence, you shouldn't be committing crimes!"

"Is this the strength to defy 'Lucky Baron'? That's laughable!"

The whole of Chicago was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

People, holding newspapers and comparing the "Lucky Baron's" swift and decisive actions in Canada with these three farces, reached a consensus:
"Looking at it this way, the 'Baron' and the 'Chief' are actually quite capable!"

"At the very least, robbing a bank without the necessary skills can really turn into a joke."

The prestige of the Heroes and Heroes Ranking continues to rise!

Mr. Hoover, codenamed "Chief," felt it was an insult for people to compare these three gangs of idiots to him and Tom!
Is the prestige of the Heroes and Heroes Ranking increasing? Actually, it's decreasing!

Although he deeply resented being on that ridiculous "Heroes List," he didn't really believe that just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could get away with this!
He believed Tom thought the same thing.

but……

"Strange, where has Tom gone? I haven't seen him in Arkham lately!"

Where did Tom go?
Tom was admitted to the hospital.

His leg was in a cast and he couldn't move it.

The meticulously planned bank robbery was completed without any unexpected incidents, but when someone followed a group of clueless thieves who had no plan at all to "rob a bank" and ended up having their leg broken, what right did they have to complain?
Yes, Tom was the only victim in the three robberies mentioned above, besides the idiot who hurt himself!
So, even if you make it onto the "Heroes' List," you still can't escape your unlucky fate?

Tom's tears are flying!
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