I'm doing bidirectional science popularization in American comics

"Becoming a hero or becoming a criminal, I don't think your mother would want you to choose the latter."

Bain paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "Would Mother really think that way...?"

Bain pondered for a long time, then said, "Perhaps you're right, but can I turn back now?"

“Of course,” Depp said decisively.

"Even though my hands are already stained with the blood of countless people?" Bain said nervously.

Depp said again, "Of course, no problem. A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. As long as you turn back in time, nothing can stop you. Besides, the lives you've taken were almost all taken by those scumbags from prison. They deserve to die. You could even say you're doing a service to the people."

A glint seemed to flash in Bain's eyes; he was tempted.

Since he was no longer obsessed with killing Batman, why couldn't he become a superhero himself?

“What should I do?” Bain asked.

Upon hearing this, Depp released the chains binding Bane and the others.

"It's very simple. I have a very sophisticated system that allows you to become a hero who protects the lives of others."

Whether it's the Joker, the Penguin, or other villains recruited by Depp, there have been many, so Depp is quite adept at it.

"After that, it's up to you whether you stay in Gotham or go back to your hometown. But now... you and your friends need to go to Arkham for an internship for a while."

Chapter 261 Bain's Advanced Study Plan

Arkham Asylum is filled with the babbling of patients, but it does nothing to diminish Joseph's enjoyment of breakfast.

The Joker's absence for some time has brought Joseph a long-lost sense of peace.

"Maybe this is good, at least I can live like a normal person."

Joseph, the director of the mental hospital, thought to himself.

Suddenly, a familiar portal appeared before him.

Depp led Bane out of the portal, and Joseph clearly felt that his mental state had become more stable than before.

"Good morning, Mr. Depp." Joseph stood up to greet him. "Have you had breakfast? I have plenty here, but it's all from the communal pots in the yard."

Depp and Bane hadn't eaten all night, so when Joseph invited them, Depp immediately said, "I think we'd love to try an Arkham breakfast."

Soon, at Joseph's command, Harley Quinn, dressed as a maid, came to the table with several breakfasts.

As the group sat down at the table, Joseph couldn't help but ask, "By the way, Mr. Depp, who are these gentlemen?"

"These are Bane, the zombie, the caveman, and the birdman."

After Depp finished speaking, he forked a piece of fried sausage and put it in his mouth.

Bain: "Good morning, Dean Joseph."

Zombie: "Good morning, Dean Joseph."

Caveman: "Good morning, Dean Joseph. This sausage is a little overcooked."

Birdman: "Good morning, Dean Joseph. May I ask if you can replace the milk with water or juice? I am lactose intolerant."

Joseph was visibly taken aback upon hearing this, then exclaimed, "They're Bane? You've already arrested them and are preparing to send them to Arkham Prison?"

Joseph already knew from Depp that it was Bane's group who released all the people from Arkham Asylum.

Bane's target is Batman.

Just yesterday, all the patients at Arkham Asylum were brought back to the hospital.

He didn't expect that Depp would bring Bane back this morning as well.

Depp replied, "You're only half right. I didn't send them to Arkham Asylum to imprison them; I sent them to get some serious education."

"Further...studies?"

Joseph looked completely bewildered and said, "You mean these guys are going to... be doing internships here now?"

"That's pretty much the idea. After their internships here, I'll have Batman train and fund them properly so they can become truly qualified partners of justice."

Having already made his plans, Depp directly told Joseph his thoughts.

Joseph thought for a moment and asked, "So that means they're no longer supervillains, but our allies?"

Depp nodded: "That's right, Bain is going to be our ally, and possibly even our first international ally."

"Hahahahahahaha!"

Joseph's hair instantly turned green, and he slammed his fist on the table, laughing loudly: "No wonder you're Mr. Depp, you actually managed to turn a terrifying guy like Bane into an ally!"

Depp looked at the Joker who had suddenly appeared in front of him, took a sip of milk, and said, "What's the big deal? I recruited you back then, didn't I?"

The clown rested his chin on his hand, pouted, and adopted a rather arrogant expression: "That's true. It's perfectly normal for Mr. Depp to do all sorts of earth-shattering things!"

However, Depp wasn't going to let the Joker get away with it. His tone suddenly turned serious as he rebuked him, "Joker, when Bane attacked Arkham Asylum, you hid and didn't come out! Do you know that your actions plunged this city into crisis? If it weren't for Batman and the others working hard to capture those lunatics, countless people would have died because of those escaped guys!"

If it were someone else, like Bruce, questioning the Joker like that.

Then the Joker would definitely say nonchalantly: So what? I didn't kill anyone, so it's none of my business!

But now he was facing Depp, someone the Joker could never defile.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Depp, but I don't know why, I felt like I heard a voice deep inside my soul telling me not to meddle and that I should never mess with the guy who caused this!"

The clown said with a pitiful expression.

Depp then asked, "So why are you suddenly showing up again?"

Xiao Chaoyan immediately said excitedly, "Because you said that Bane has been recruited by you, I will naturally not hide from my allies like before."

Depp looked helplessly at the group of "problem teenagers" in front of him.

Joker, Bane, Harley Quinn.

I wonder how flustered Bruce would have been if it weren't for him.

Depp shouted in his heart:

Grow up quickly, main characters!

I really don't know when I'll be able to truly latch onto your coattails.

After breakfast, Joseph regained consciousness.

He sighed, feeling somewhat devastated.

He couldn't understand it; the Joker had almost never appeared during this time, and he had nearly forgotten that he had another personality.

But why did the Joker suddenly come back today?!

unlucky!

After that, Bane and his group changed into doctor or nurse uniforms and officially began their advanced studies at Arkham Asylum.

After sending Bane and the others to Arkham Asylum, Depp used the portal again to return to his own front door.

He wasn't worried at all that Bane's desire to return to the side of justice was a pretense.

Because in the Mirror of Introduction, after the "talk therapy," Bane's favorability towards him has gone from [hostility] to [trust].

Bain might deceive himself, but the system wouldn't, nor would the Mirror of Introduction.

Outside the door, Depp sent a message to Bruce.

He claimed to have captured Bane, and that Bane was willing to reform and had been sent to Arkham Asylum for rehabilitation.

But Depp didn't mention that in the future, he would also have Bruce teach Bane how to become a Batman who protects justice.

However, Bruce might be in a meeting at Wayne Enterprises or perhaps enjoying the company of some woman, and therefore did not give Depp a direct reply.

As soon as Bain entered the house, he saw Selena, whose figure was accentuated by her dark red pajamas, staring at him with a resentful expression.

"You bastard, why didn't you come back last night?" Selena said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Depp immediately began to explain.

“I went to Wayne Manor, you know, that guy was probably attacked last night!”

Selena continued to express her dissatisfaction: "Then why did you leave immediately after you got home this morning? You didn't even kiss me!"

Depp said awkwardly, "Because the guy who was supposed to attack Bruce somehow ended up at our house and ambushed us for a night. After defeating him, I deliberately let him escape and followed him to his hideout."

After hearing Depp's explanation, Selena's expression softened slightly, but she still said in a firm tone, "You have to sleep with me tonight!"

"As ordered!"

After Depp finished speaking, he strode forward and carried Selena to the bed.

An hour later, looking at Selena in his arms and then at the perfect version of Compound No. 5 that he had just taken out of the system space, Depp couldn't help but hesitate.

While Selena's physique is above average, she is still essentially a mortal without any special abilities.

Relying solely on the combat suit he prepared for himself, he could indeed withstand most attacks in battle.

But she can't wear her battle suit every day without taking it off, such as when she sleeps, when she takes a shower, or when she exercises with him.

Now, it seems that the only thing that can grant Selena extraordinary powers is the compound five in her possession.

As for the Dionysus factor, Depp had already made Selena drink it without her knowing.

However, this thing only takes effect after a person dies and does not enhance their strength.

While the perfect version of Compound V can awaken superpowers, the specific abilities that will appear are completely random.

If the awakened ability is something orthodox and cool like Homelander or Starlight, that's fine. But what if it's some strange ability?

For example, if there are mutations in the arms or body, that would be quite unacceptable.

At least Selena, who loves beauty, would never want to become like that.

Looking at the pale blue reagent in his hand, Depp decided to ask Selena for her opinion first.

Depp handed the Perfect Compound V to Selena and said, "Honey, I think I have something I want to share with you."

Selena held the pale blue, fluorescent reagent in her hand and examined it carefully.

"What is this? It looks so beautiful."

"Selena asked."