American comic book police officer survival manual

Gotham University.

In late autumn, golden leaves hang from the branches, rustling and dancing, occasionally falling with the wind, scattering like broken gold across the road.

If Gotham's sky weren't always so gloomy and dark, the scene under the setting sun would be even more enchanting.

Walking on campus with Pamela, Lucius seemed lost in thought, as if he had returned to the university days when he used to laugh and play with his roommates.

Infected by the students' cheerful smiles, Lucius turned to Pamela and asked, "Where are we going?"

"I don't know either..."

Standing blankly beside Lucius, Pamela, unfamiliar with the school anniversary celebration's procedures, could only look at Barbara, who had invited them.

"The sports meet opening ceremony is tomorrow, which also marks the official start of the school anniversary celebration. So tonight there will only be a social party, and people from various clubs will be attending."

Barbara, dressed in a women's suit and carrying a file bag, led Lucius and Pamela as their guide to the party's exhibition hall.

The lively girl seemed to have deliberately worn a pair of simple black-rimmed glasses today. This outfit made her, as a librarian, look more like an office worker and also more in line with her identity as a campus reporter.

"Your formal attire probably won't be needed today. It's best to save it for the closing ceremony banquet. Today is just an inter-club party..."

As she spoke, as if she had thought of something, Barbara suddenly turned her head and stared meaningfully at Lucius, her eyes flashing with a sharp light:

"By the way, would you like to hear some of the scary legends about Gotham University?"

A campus legend? Something like those fabricated urban legends?

Lucius and Pamela exchanged a glance and realized that neither of them seemed to know anything about these things.

"Anyway, the party isn't going to happen until later, so let's just chat for now."

Barbara sat down on a bench on campus with the two invited guests, and cleared her throat:

"Gotham University is the most famous college in Gotham City. Its academic heritage and overall academic ranking are among the best in the United States, so many talented people have emerged from the college."

The chairman and CEO of Wayne Enterprises, Prosecutor Harvey, whom Barbara also admires, and many other outstanding scholars, businessmen, politicians... almost all those with considerable prestige in Gotham City have studied at Gotham University.

The atmosphere within Gotham University is also closely related to the fact that it has produced so many outstanding talents.

"So, Gotham University's clubs might be a bit different from those at other universities."

Barbara took a special piece of brown paper from the document bag and showed it to the two people beside her.

"This is..."

On the paper, several similar black pigeons stare with scarlet eyes, seemingly conveying a different kind of darkness and evil.

The simplest black dove has layers of chains wrapped around its wings. It tilts its head, as if it is staring at the humans outside the paper with its scarlet eyes.

The other black pigeons seem to have added other elements to the original black pigeon design, such as carrying a skull or gripping a dagger or key with their claws, making the already eerie and terrifying symbol even more mysterious and frightening.

"The Black Dove Society, I think I've heard of that."

Seeing the pattern on the paper, Pamela seemed to remember something.

Among the many clubs at Gotham University, there is one mysterious club that has always been the dream of all students.

Black Pigeon Society.

This club only invites top students or students from prominent families, and the Black Doves are little known among ordinary students at Gotham University.

However, the academic salons and charity dinners regularly held by the Black Dove Club were once highly regarded by professors and even within the university.

With such connections and attention, the Black Pigeon Society is naturally seen by ordinary students as a stepping stone into Gotham's elite circles. However, the Black Pigeon Society's membership test is rigorous and mysterious, and most students cannot get a full glimpse of its secrets.

"I was invited by the Black Pigeon Society before, but I always felt that it was a bit strange to have them around, so I didn't choose to join."

With her fingertips circling her hair, Barbara recounted the events that had happened to her.

"eccentric?"

Seeing that the girl was staring at him, Lucius's eyes narrowed.

"Well, Black Pigeon occasionally has members who drop out of school or become mentally unstable. Although it's explained as 'excessive academic pressure,' I still feel that something is a little off."

Barbara, pensive and lost in thought, stirred something within Lucius.

He always felt that there was something strange about this female college student; her beautiful face always gave him a strange sense of déjà vu... as if he had seen her somewhere before.

Moreover, this desire for exploration and solving cases also seems to...

"Lucius, shall we go take a look?"

Interrupting her lover's thoughts, Pamela grabbed Lucius's arm, showing considerable interest in the Black Dove Society.

Will members of the Black Dove Society be at this party?

"Of course, if you don't mind, you can also talk to their members, although most of them are quite arrogant."

Noticing that Lucius's expression had changed slightly, Barbara smiled, stood up, and waved to the two of them.

"The party venue is over there, and I have other interviews to finish, so I won't keep you two company any longer."

As Barbara walked further and further away, Lucius silently took out his phone and opened the file that Chief Gordon had once given him...

"What are you looking at?"

"Let's see if there are any unsolved cases sitting at Gotham University."

Despite being a very busy person, Barbara made a point of bringing up the Black Pigeon Society, which made Lucius realize that she seemed to want him to help investigate the mysterious organization.

Pamela blinked her long-lashed eyes, utterly surprised by Lucius's alertness: "The case?"

Were the people who disappeared from the Black Pigeon Society not just those who dropped out of school? Are all those terrifying rumors true?

"This is Gotham University, nothing crazy should happen here."

"...It's precisely because this is Gotham University that we can't let our guard down."

Seeing the relaxed Pamela, Lucius, somewhat helpless, pinched her soft cheek as a small punishment.

"Have you forgotten what I told you before? You must be careful with that Professor Wood, and never let your guard down."

Looking at Pamela's silly and harmless appearance, Lucius was genuinely worried that something might happen to her at Gotham University.

"Ah... I'll be careful."

Recalling everything that had happened to her, Pamela smiled apologetically, but her heart sank.

Yes.

Even Professor Wood, whom she once respected, had carried out such inhumane plans and experiments. It wouldn't be surprising if there were other evil organizations at Gotham University.

But if that's the case, wouldn't investigating those dangerous individuals lurking in the shadows without any information pose a threat to Lucius?

Watching Lucius rummage through various intelligence reports, Pamela gripped her phone in her pocket, her slender fingers slowly tracing the text message as she silently finished editing it.

"Come find me in the school auditorium, I need your help."

recipient.

Professor Wood.

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