Elsa decisively spat at him and never mentioned the matter again.
She just wanted to remind him that she was new in the place and if someone heard Luke calling her "boss", she might be gossiped about.
"Tell me, what's the matter with you coming here?" Elsa asked vaguely while eating the cake that the two had just brought.
Luke: "Let me know about the bombings in Clinton."
Elsa paused: "The boss asked you to check this?"
Luke shook his head. "Assisting in the investigation. I'm just showing my concern. After all, Selina and I's new home is there."
Elsa's eyes widened: "What? Where do you live?"
She put down the cake in her hand and looked serious: "Do you know where that is?"
Seeing Luke nod easily, she hesitated for a moment and just warned: "I know you are not afraid, but you should still be careful. It is too chaotic there. Intelligence shows that the explosion is just the follow-up of a gang fight. There have been many gang fights in that area before, and several people died. The 15th Precinct reported that the death toll from the explosion was only five, but according to some intelligence I have seen, it should be no less than 30 people."
Luke raised an eyebrow: "Are they hiding the death toll? Afraid of being held responsible?"
Elsa shook her head slightly and lowered her voice: "Not entirely. If you just ask around, you'll know that the reputation of the 15th Precinct is quite shady."
Luke understood: "They are so bold that they dare to accept benefits from such a thing?"
Elsa curled her lips and said, "The only thing that the 15th Precinct can guarantee is the statue of the goddess of justice on the gate. After all, the gate was only repaired a year ago."
Luke and Selina were speechless: Is it possible that everyone in the 15th precinct is suspected of being a corrupt police officer? This is really sensational.
Previously, the information he received about the explosion from Temple and the other two was very confusing. Some said it was a gang fight, some said it was an air raid, and some said it was the explosion of a truck carrying dangerous goods.
As a result, it is very likely that this is now a gang fight.
Although the Clinton area was in chaos, it was not normal to have multiple explosions that killed dozens of people.
This situation means that there is a problem with the balance among the dark forces. If it continues to develop, it is likely to harm innocent people.
If dozens of civilians died at once, it would make global news.
Most gangs don't like to be this kind of "star".
Elsa paused, as if thinking about something, and after a moment she whispered, "It is said that a 'Black Mask' appeared there, causing trouble for those gangs every day."
Luke and Selina were not too surprised, as they had heard the news from Temple and the other two.
"We have also heard residents there mention this 'Black Mask', but they seem to think he is a 'vigilante' who fights criminals, a figure like Batman in New York," he said.
Elsa: "I've heard of this rumor before. His methods are indeed very similar to Batman's. He only targets criminals and at most injures people, not kills them."
At this point, she looked around and found that no one was approaching or paying attention to this side, so she whispered: "But the 15th Precinct defined him as a 'gang killer who robs gangs' and also pinned the previous bombing on him. You understand, right?"
Luke's voice also became quieter: "The 15th Precinct wants to target him?"
Elsa: "The information provided by the 15th Precinct insists that the Black Mask was responsible for the bombing and several previous gang killings. But I've read the information and found that there are too many loopholes in it. Their statement is untenable. Moreover, the 15th Precinct has always been unwilling to withdraw from the investigation of this case and insisted on getting involved."
Of course Luke understood.
The police can conduct targeted investigations on certain targets in some cases, but it is foolish to keep nagging one person before obtaining key evidence.
The point is, Black Mask's identity is unknown, making him an unsuitable scapegoat.
As long as the Black Mask is not caught, the police's conclusion will continue to contradict themselves.
A smarter approach would be to identify more suspects, especially certain gangs.
The most reasonable and easiest way to shirk responsibility is to say that the gangs are engaging in gang vendettas.
In New York, a place with "numerous talents" and "simple folk customs", it is normal for a few people to die in gangs every now and then. The media does not pay too much attention to it, and the onlookers are even more accustomed to it.
As long as it doesn't involve too many people, no one cares how many gang members die.
As for the black mask, some tabloids have been paying attention to and reporting on it in the past two months.
Once the attitude of the 15th Precinct is leaked, many people will definitely be curious about who Black Mask is and why he killed those gang members.
After all, the title "Batman of New York" is very much in line with the aesthetic tastes of the general public, while gang vendettas are too unaesthetic.
"I understand. I won't interfere directly in this matter." He said to Elsa.
Elsa breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew Luke was very powerful, but a place like Clinton was a quagmire where anyone who entered would be helpless.
Many times, the most terrifying thing is not the specific enemy, but your nominal teammate.
When Luke and the other man heard the news, they wanted to leave, but a man came hurriedly from the side and said with a bright smile: "You are finally here. I got here before you this time."
Luke and Selina were surprised at first, then they started laughing: "Lisa, what kind of trick are you playing?"
The person who came was Elizabeth.
She was dressed as always, smart and refreshing, black trousers with a white shirt, without any extra accessories.
However, with Luke's eyesight, he could still tell that this professional suit was not as ordinary as before, and it cost at least one thousand US dollars.
This little rich woman also knows how to improve her living conditions! He smiled secretly in his heart.
Elizabeth smiled and walked forward, half hugging and kissing the two intimately, and then said: "The boss asked me if I would like to come to New York, and said that you should come too. I haven't graduated from the two "teachers" yet, so I agreed."
Luke glanced at Elsa and saw that his old boss had a normal expression on her face, showing no sign of embarrassment at all.
This person is indeed Dustin's old subordinate, and his method of recruiting people is the same as his.
Dustin uses Elsa to increase the chances of Luke and the others agreeing to the transfer.
Elsa used Luke and the other man to persuade Elizabeth.
Elizabeth didn't notice his expression and continued, "But the boss said that she needs help here. I have to do clerical work here for a while, so I can't go out with you guys for the time being."
Luke smiled and said, "It's okay. It's better for you to understand the situation first and then make a decision. You don't have to go out on a field trip."
Elizabeth nodded and suddenly asked, "Are you settled? If you're done moving, shouldn't we have a small party?"
He sweated inwardly, he had forgotten all about it.