American comic book police officer survival manual

The contents of countless diaries flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern, and he felt his inner convictions being severely shaken. Lucius suppressed the thoughts in his heart and took a step back.

"Your injury hasn't healed yet...you should go and rest early."

So much happened today that Lucius's mind is still filled with all sorts of thoughts.

He only realized now that the girl in front of him seemed to really see him as her soulmate, willing to give everything at the very first moment they met.

But what about yourself?

Examining oneself amidst the chaos, if one sets aside the role-playing aspect and confronts the bond with Pamela...

Lucius thought that he might be happy to be her boyfriend.

After all, in terms of personality alone, they are indeed a good match.

Compared to the outgoing and bold women of Gotham, it is a quiet and serene girl like Pamela who is more suitable to be his partner.

However, things are developing too fast; he needs to calm down...

"Um...see you tomorrow."

Pamela stretched out her fair arm and waved goodbye to her lover with a smile.

Only after the handsome policeman closed the door and left did the girl, whose heart had been pounding eerily fast, finally go limp and collapse onto her small bed, curling up in a ball clutching her pillow...

How audacious... I actually extended such an invitation...

but...

If a relationship is established, it would be perfectly normal to actually have sex.

Throughout the day of the date, Mr. Lucius had been the one guiding the conversation. Was my response too weak?

"Next time... how about being a little bolder?"

Feeling the throbbing deep within her heart just now, as if she had tasted something intoxicatingly beautiful, Pamela pursed her lips, a hint of longing appearing in her innocent eyes...

......

"call..."

Back in his apartment, with the cold night wind blowing, Lucius's agitated thoughts finally began to cool down.

"The problems haven't been solved; in fact, they're multiplying..."

Returning to his desk piled high with diaries, Lucius looked at the numerous troubles left to him by his predecessor and gave a wry smile.

Mystique.

What does it mean when a mutant suddenly enters your life and pays attention to you?

"When exactly did you offend this person?"

After clearing out the dozen or so thick diaries, Lucius, despite his exhaustion, had no desire to read them anymore.

The original owner's records consisted mainly of diary entries and his romantic escapades with various women, with very little of any truly meaningful content.

Given my current state, if I were to reread these contents, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sleep all night.

"Never mind, let's talk about it tomorrow."

Having never experienced love, Lucius can only recall Pamela's youthful and beautiful body whenever he closes his eyes... and her admiring eyes that seemed to invite his affections whenever he wants.

"Tsk, let's see what they're capable of."

Having ability is the foundation for survival in Gotham. Even if you really want to develop a relationship with Pamela, you must at least be able to protect your own safety.

[Ability: Shooting Proficiency 31 (Beginner)]

Botany Specialization 3...4 Introduction

Chemistry specialization 10% unlock progress...

Opening the police officer's survival manual that he always carried on his chest, sure enough, after spending a day with Pamela, his botany expertise had been completely unlocked.

Now, with just a little thought, Lucius can find many documents and records related to plants in his mind as easily as flipping through a book.

"But...is this number going up?"

Watching his botany specialization points jump from 3 to 4, Lucius rubbed his eyes, somewhat incredulous.

Will unlocked abilities continuously accumulate points over time?

Although the conditions for unlocking new abilities are still unknown, if they can be continuously improved after being unlocked, wouldn't that mean the manual will grant him various abilities with unlimited growth potential?

"This is a bit... um?"

The joy in his heart had barely begun when Lucius saw the last line of text in the Abilities section—

[Kryptonite Physique: 1% Unlock Progress]

"!!!"

What?!

After coming into contact with Superman, I actually gained 1% of Kryptonian physique?!

What the hell!

An ability that is not fully unlocked does not mean it will not work!

Even if it's just 1%, as long as enough solar radiation is absorbed, would it mean that one's physical abilities would gradually surpass the limitations of 'humanity,' and one would gradually gain extraordinary abilities in this comic book world?!

"hiss..."

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and the young police officer, lying on the bed, made up his mind in a state of ecstasy—

Starting tomorrow, I will sunbathe every day!

Sunbathing for a full twelve hours every day!!!

......

At the Gotham Police Department in the early morning, the listless officers arrived at work, ready to start another day of slacking off.

After a busy day, Sheriff Gordon still hadn't received any good news from the Dark Knight.

Batman recovered only about half of the missing contraband; the remaining half appears to have been stolen by someone and its whereabouts are unknown.

"Hey, Sheriff! How's your day? If you don't have any missions, I'd like to ask how to get to Wayne Enterprises."

Lucius, who wasn't wearing a police hat, swaggered into the sheriff's office, looking as cheerful as the bright sunshine outside.

"Wayne Corporation? What are you going there for?"

When Sergeant Gordon, who was feeling troubled, met this energetic new officer, he felt helpless but also somewhat envious of the officer's optimism.

Such a spirited young man is a rare sight in Gotham.

"My bonus is coming soon, right? I'm thinking of finding some stable investment projects."

Yes, although only a day has passed, Lucius's heroic actions during the gas attack have earned him a medal of honor.

While such a medal doesn't guarantee a promotion or raise, it does represent a glorious past for Lucius, who is now the lowest-ranking police officer, and will serve as a strong reference for future promotions.

Of course, what Lucius values ​​most is the distribution of the bonus!

Already penniless, Lucius is now almost completely broke after his date with Pamela yesterday and desperately needs financial assistance.

However, Lucius had another purpose in going to Wayne Enterprises: to get some of the master's influence and see if he could unlock some new abilities.

Since abilities become stronger after being unlocked, it's obvious that the more abilities you unlock, the better.

"Are you short of money right now?" As a veteran police officer, Chief Gordon noticed some clues about Lucius.

"Your salary as a police officer isn't enough? While that's a common situation, I still don't want you to take on any strange side jobs..."

In Gotham, a police officer's salary is about four thousand dollars a month. It is indeed difficult to support a family with such a salary, but the pressure should not be that great if one lives alone.

Many police officers work part-time to support their families, after all, the average salary for a police officer in the United States is only around three thousand dollars, and the fact that Gotham's police officers can earn four thousand dollars is only because of a special subsidy given by a certain person.

In other cities, police officers may work part-time as security guards, helping to protect large shopping malls or upscale residential communities.

But in Gotham, some police officers' side jobs are a bit wild.

"Your bonus will be paid tomorrow. I can give you an advance of one week's salary. If you need anything, you can talk to me. Don't go astray, young man."

Fearing that the young officer might be colluding with Gotham's dark side, Commissioner Gordon readily handed over a week's salary.

"Oh...I understand."

As Lucius accepted the hundreds of dollars and the Wayne Group's address, he nodded, as if struck by a sudden realization, his mind racing with a flurry of thoughts...

go astray?

Yup!

Lucius remembered that the automatic growth of abilities in the police officer's handbook was linked to one's position.

In other words... as long as you get promoted, the speed at which you become stronger will increase... and the growth rate of all unlocked abilities will increase simultaneously!

Does this mean that as long as one gets promoted, it doesn't matter if it's done through some less-than-honorable means?

Lucius's first thought was to bribe his superiors and colleagues to increase his chances of promotion.

Anyway, he doesn't do anything bad. After being promoted, isn't it all for the purpose of better upholding justice?

Having easily convinced himself, Lucius's mind began to work.

"In that case...should I use my skills to do some part-time work that earns money?"

Muttering to himself, the young police officer walked out of the police station and looked back at the building that seemed to be shrouded in shadow.

"Hey... Sheriff Gordon, don't blame me."

Elsewhere, Lucius might have been able to stick to his principles and not cross the line of the law.

but...

no way.

After gaining awareness and coming into contact with the various powerful beings in this world.

He's so eager to improve...

......