“Only then can the good guys win, the bad guys lose, and the world be at peace.”
This monologue, which was like a recitation, was not interrupted by any bullets or shouting, and it always maintained the rhythm of reciting poetry until the end.
When he said the last sentence, the four leaders who were gathered together with Boss Owen all had their hands stabbed, and they retreated wildly with their intact legs in fear.
Only Owen, the boss, stood firm and refused to back down.
His eyes widened, but his gaze involuntarily dropped to look at the gray-black knife.
The blade was not stained with blood, but Owen could smell a strong smell of blood.
The sharp tip of the knife just pressed against his Adam's apple, making him afraid to even swallow his saliva.
Trying hard to control his trembling body, Owen tried not to move his throat, but only his lips, and squeezed out a question: "Who are you?"
"Identity is just a form of essence, and I am just a person wearing a mask." Luke raised the corners of his mouth under the mask: "Now, I ask questions and you answer them. As long as you give me satisfactory answers, tonight will be a good memory."
Owen's heart sank: "What do you want to know?"
"First, who was responsible for the explosion in Russia? Second, who is Black Mask looking for trouble with? Third, who is instructing the police to arrest Black Mask?" Luke asked these three questions.
Compared to others, the Irish gangs are very old and although they are no longer in the limelight, they are still well-informed.
Other forces are also well-informed, but the so-called Asians and Russians are the ones involved.
When it comes to the issue of black masks, the Irish gangs, as bystanders, have a more objective and reliable understanding of the issue and do not have much interest in it, so they are the ones most likely to speak up.
Anyone who can be the boss in the Clinton District and live under the shadow of Kingpin is always more sensible than others. Those who are not sensible would have died long ago.
Faced with a few questions, Owen hesitated for a moment, then felt a pain in his throat, a warm and slippery feeling coming from his neck, along with the smell of blood.
He admitted his mistake decisively: "The Russian bombing should be the work of King Byung. Recently, the Russians were robbed of several batches of goods by Black Mask, all of which belonged to King Byung. This made King Byung very unhappy and asked them to fill the hole, but the Russians did not want to pay for it."
Luke used his multiple abilities to determine that this guy was telling the truth, at least that's what Owen himself thought.
He nodded slightly, and pulled the knife from Owen's throat back a millimeter: "Two more questions."
As soon as he opened his mouth, Owen spoke fluently: "I received news that Black Mask is actually looking for trouble with Kingpin. The Russians were only targeted by Black Mask because they helped Kingpin transport goods."
After saying that, he looked at Luke.
Luke nodded again: "One last question."
"It's still Kingpin." Owen gave the answer that Luke expected: "He is the underground emperor here. His words are more effective than those of the mayor of New York. Many cops in the police station are his people. Recently, Black Mask has caused a lot of trouble to Kingpin, and the Russians can't catch Black Mask. Kingpin should want to use the power of the cops to help search for Black Mask."
After saying this, he looked at Luke eagerly.
Luke thought for a moment and asked, "Do you know how many people Black Mask has killed?"
Owen hesitated for a long time this time, and finally shook his head: "My men have encountered Black Mask several times, but he only injured people with his fists and sticks, and never killed anyone, nor did he use knives or guns. I have never heard of him killing anyone. Even on the Russian side, there were only dozens of people seriously injured and hospitalized, but no one died."
Luke nodded: "Thank you for your cooperation." After that, he turned around and his cloak fluttered slightly behind him.
Owen just breathed a sigh of relief, feeling lucky to have escaped, when he felt a dark shadow flash across his eyes, and his wrists felt hot and painful.
He looked down, let out a cry, and screamed like his men before.
There was no way Luke would let this gang leader go.
He didn't kill Owen because he wanted these people to spread the word and leave a fixed impression on the gangs nearby: V doesn't necessarily kill people and likes to abide by the rules of the transaction.
Just like when these people met Black Mask, few of them wanted to fight to the death, because they knew that at most they would be beaten up by Black Mask.
Of course Black Mask doesn't kill people, but he often breaks a bone or two for dishonest people.
None of these gang members wanted to suffer such pain, and most of them gave in after being punched a few times to avoid additional physical pain.
The same is true for Luke.
In fact, the injuries these people suffered were not too serious.
However, after the injuries on their hands heal, they will find that their hands will shake more.
It's no problem for daily life, but it would be difficult to beat someone up or use a gun.
It will take at least one or two months for them to confirm that they are disabled, and by then they may not still be standing here.
Also in order to maintain his image, Luke did not destroy the banned drugs here. It would be better to use a different alias to complete this task tomorrow.
Anyway, Clinton already has a black masked "Batman of New York", so it wouldn't be surprising to see a few more characters who like to mask their faces and beat people.
After leaving the hideout, Luke and Selina walked a few hundred meters to the roof of a building near the river.
Looking at the night view of Hudson River, the two discussed the information they had just obtained.
"If Owen is not lying, the source of this matter is still the conflict between Kingpin and Black Mask." Selina said.
Luke hummed, "Owen basically told the truth about these things. After all, it has nothing to do with him."
Selina: "I remember you said that Bullseye is Kingpin's subordinate, right? Black Mask is making such a big fuss, why hasn't Bullseye, Kingpin's number one killer, shown up?"
Luke: "Bullseye doesn't seem to have shown up in New York recently. Not long after he ran back to New York from Los Angeles last time, he disappeared."
He still feels quite regretful about this.
A few days ago, he heard that Black Mask was targeting Kingpin, and he thought there was a chance he would meet Bullseye.
I heard news from Owen today. He is sure that Kingpin and Black Mask are in a fierce conflict, but Bullseye has not shown up.
There are many possibilities. Bullseye is dead, he ran away, or he left Kingpin's command.
But either way, it means Luke can't kill Bullseye and gain his abilities.
Luke has never forgotten Bullseye's ability.
I thought that the monk could run away but the temple could not, but now I find that the monk may have returned home to marry and have children.
However, there are many people with super powers in this world.
Luke felt a little regretful about this situation, but not particularly strongly.
As long as he stays in New York, in Manhattan, the center of the Marvel world, there will always be plenty of people with super powers coming to him.