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Watching Chris's departing figure, Perry White fell into deep thought.

He then randomly interviewed several workers and a workshop foreman, and their answers were vastly different, all of which shocked Perry White.

“Is there really no hierarchy or class distinction here?” Perry White wrote in his notebook. “It’s like a well-functioning supermachine where everyone is a tiny cog in the machine, each with their own role and purpose, yet all of them are vital.”

As a Black man, Perry White faced discrimination from white people throughout his life.

For some people, the skin color they are born with determines their social class.

Although he relied on his own efforts and talent to become the editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet.

But the discrimination he suffered because of his skin color remains a thorn in his side.

But now, he seems to see a new world, a truly equal world without class distinctions.

And this world exists within this small factory.

After that, Perry White visited other Depp Group factories.

He then visited Wayne Group.

Here, Perry White could sense a similar atmosphere to that of the Depp Group, but it was clear that the reform efforts of the Wayne Group and the Depp Group differed greatly.

As he left Wayne Enterprises' factory, Perry White took out his notebook and began writing quickly.

"It seems that Wayne Enterprises and Deppon Group are ahead of other companies in reforming factory operation methods, and the leader among the two is undoubtedly the young and dynamic Deppon Group."

Perry White put the notebook away and made a phone call to Depp.

"Hello, Mr. Depp."

Peruvian White was the first to greet them.

Depp's languid voice came through: "Hello, Mr. White, how did you feel about today's interview?"

With a smile, Perry White said, "Today's interview was very satisfying. Your company's style and atmosphere are truly eye-opening. I believe this will definitely set off a trend across the country and even the world!"

“Thank you for your high praise. Like you, I want to make the world a better place,” Depp said. “Your battlefield is news and truth, while mine is Gotham.”

Upon hearing this, Perry White nodded slightly, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Mr. Depp, I actually have another request. I would like to use the remaining time to continue visiting the entire city of Gotham, so I would like to ask your bodyguard team to continue providing security services for me and my team."

Depp immediately agreed over the phone: "Of course, Mr. White, feel free to visit today. Nobody in Gotham can touch a hair on your head."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Depp."

After hanging up the phone, Perry White looked up at the gray sky over Gotham.

He knew that this trip would be extremely dangerous.

"Fortunately, Mr. Depp sent security personnel."

Perry White said gratefully.

Following this, under the protection of a professional team, Perry White toured the entire Gotham City.

Whether it was the affluent shopping districts, the impoverished island of Naihe, or even the monster-infested Arkham Asylum, Perry White and his team personally visited each one.

During their journey, they encountered three shootings, five gang shootouts, seven police interventions, and nine street robberies.

Finally, Perry White, who had entered Arkham Asylum, wiped the cold sweat from his brow and saw Joseph walking gracefully towards him.

Joseph spoke first: "Mr. Depp had already spoken to me beforehand, asking me to give you a tour of Arkham Asylum."

Perry White pulled the handkerchief he was using to wipe his sweat back into his pocket and said as if he had been granted a pardon, "Then let's get started as soon as possible."

Once inside the building, Perry White finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It has to be said that Gotham City is indeed too dangerous. He has seen more crimes along the way than in the previous few years combined!

Arkham Asylum looks heavily guarded; there shouldn't be any danger.

With this in mind, Perry White began his journey to visit Arkham.

An hour later, Perry White and his team stumbled down the stairs, holding onto the handrail, and then shakily got into the van.

"Damn it, what kind of monsters are in here?!"

Having witnessed the horrors of Arkham, Perry White huddled in the van, trembling as he spoke.

As the van drove away toward the metropolis, Joseph waved goodbye with lingering satisfaction.

"This guy hasn't even gone up to the third floor to check on those monsters yet!"

In the small town of Smallville, Depp, wearing a monocle, stared grimly at the black countdown timer in front of him.

Chapter 216 Blitzkrieg Gotham

Depp only noticed the black countdown in front of him at 6:30 in the morning.

This is also why Depp didn't personally pick up Perry White for his visit to Gotham.

The countdown started at 48 hours, and 13 hours have already passed.

The system gave Depp no ​​hints whatsoever, leaving him completely baffled.

But since the countdown appears in the Mirror of Introduction, it must indicate that something big is about to happen.

So Depp dared not ignore it at all, and kept thinking about what this countdown meant.

"Could this be a harbinger of some major event?" Depp wondered to himself. "Perhaps it's because of the system; it gives me special hints when certain significant events are about to occur!"

Depp closed his eyes, recalling various major events in the DC universe.

Could it be "Flashpoint"?

This is the story of the Flash who, in order to save his mother, transcends time and space to change the future, causing the universe to reboot.

No, Barry Allen and Bruce are about 26 years apart in age. At this time, Barry should not have been born yet, and his mother should still be alive.

Could it be Crisis on Infinite Earths?

Or perhaps Dark Night Metal or Darkseid Wars?

Among these, "Dark Night Metal" is relatively more likely, since the countdown timer is also black.

The system has always had the habit of using colors to distinguish things. For example, when I use the Marvel Comics travel time feature, purple represents the Marvel universe and black represents the Boys universe.

The most representative of darkness is naturally the Dark Night series of major events.

Depp tapped his index finger lightly on the table, wondering if Bruce had gathered all the metals in advance and discovered that he was Bat-Gold, thus releasing Barbatos' Dark Knights.

If that's the case, then I'd better hurry up and go to the Bat Cave to find out more.

But Depp quickly dismissed the idea from his mind.

Because the system provides detailed and easy-to-understand explanations for all positive actions, instead of just giving a vague countdown like it does now.

For example, the system will provide detailed instructions on the purpose and usage of each science popularization activity and reward that changes the fate of characters in the storyline.

However, when you use the random world travel time feature in American comics, it doesn't give you any direct prompts to tell you which world you're going to, what time it is, or where you'll land.

For example, in the last Boys world, the system directly sent me to the rooftop of a building to observe Homelander's Crescent Slash up close.

And this time...

The countdown color is exactly the same as the black portal that originally represented the Boys.

This black is different from ordinary black; it subtly reveals a hint of madness and darkness.

Depp didn't know if it was just his imagination, but it clearly represented another possibility.

This sudden countdown may also be related to the world of The Boys.

But whatever happens after the countdown, Depp must prepare for the remaining thirty-five hours.

Depp thought for a moment and decided to go see Bruce first.

Suddenly, a portal leading to the Batcave appeared in front of him. Depp stepped out and saw Bruce, dressed in the Batsuit, intently fiddling with something.

"Hey Bruce, what are you doing?"

Depp asked a direct question.

Bruce glanced back and said, "I'm researching something you can't even imagine."

"Oh?"

Depp strode forward with a heavy heart, and then saw Bruce fiddling with a batarang that had been taken apart and was now completely destroyed.

Depp finally felt relieved and said easily, "Batdarts? That's it?"

Bruce glared at Depp and said, "Don't underestimate this batarang. The technology it contains is no less advanced than your armor."

Depp looked at the complex components inside the flat body of the batarang, agreed with Bruce's words, and then casually told Bruce three suggestions for improving the batarang.

This delighted Bruce, and he significantly accelerated his improvements to the batarang.

Half an hour later, Bruce put the new batarang into the small yellow pouch on his waist with satisfaction, and turned around to say, "What brings you here?"

Depp sat down in a chair, took a bite of the dessert Alfred had prepared for Bruce, and said, "I'm just a little worried. It seems like something bad is about to happen in Gotham."

Bruce, who was wiping the grease off his hands, chuckled and said, "Isn't it normal for bad things to happen in Gotham? When has there ever been a peaceful time in this place?"

Depp shook his head and said, "No, I mean a major event that could destroy Gotham, or even the world. Although I don't know what it is, I have a feeling... it's coming."

Depp glanced at the countdown above the Mirror of Information and thought, "Yes... there are only thirty-four hours left."

Bruce frowned upon hearing this and asked, "A world-destroying event—while I can't deny that it's possible—how did you foresee all of this? Don't tell me it's all just your guess and premonition. Maybe you've been too tired lately. Sometimes when people are too tired, they tend to mistake dreams for reality and language. I've had similar experiences before."

Upon hearing this, Depp was immediately speechless. "What do you mean I'm tired?!"

I'm just worried you might cause some trouble and release those monsters from the Dark Knights, especially since there's the Laughing Bat among them. I don't know how I'll handle that!

However, Depp used his X-ray vision to survey the surroundings and found no special machines hidden in the Batcave.

In other words, Bruce did not obtain the machine.

Moreover, Bruce has not yet discovered those strange metals in the world.

Seeing this, Depp breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed Batman hadn't done anything reckless.

Could it be... that something really is going to happen in the Boys world?

This doesn't make sense!

Based on the fighting strength of those guys in the Boys world, apart from Homelander, who would come to Gotham and not be a sitting duck?