Hiding in the sand, splitting into many places, starting with Arkham

DC World.

Gotham, Deuk Street.

Hogg United's new headquarters is located here, bordering Aylesbury Community on the left and Hogg Street on the right.

As a cover, it appears to be a small used car dealership to the outside world.

Calling it small is actually not quite accurate, it's just that the automotive industry is more developed in Europe and America, and even a small used car dealership occupies more than half an acre—about two thousand square meters or a little more.

If it is a large used car dealership, it is generally a chain brand, and some even occupy more than ten acres, with hundreds or thousands of cars, which is more than just a store.

It is only because Hogg United is now different from what it used to be, and has risen to become the largest gang in the vicinity, that it has the ability to open such a store.

Only such a large place is suitable for a large gang whose manpower has expanded to more than a hundred people.

There are only a dozen used cars in the store now to make up the numbers, and the accountant is looking for channels to make the store look more formal.

Because if a used car dealership is operating normally, it can also bring a lot of profits, and it is also a good place for money laundering.

Beyond the customer rest area, sales office, and vehicle maintenance area behind the store is Shimizu's private laboratory.

The more than two thousand square meters of used car dealership has more than three hundred square meters occupied by Shimizu's private laboratory.

"Okay, I know, I didn't lie to you, there are only so many samples, one of the materials can't be found? What material is it? Unknown organic compound, how would I know, if you can't find it, ask Mr. Victor if he can find a substitute, that's it."

Shimizu communicated with Two-Face on the phone with his ear and shoulder, while putting the remaining nearly ten milliliters of Titan serum into the freezer.

How could he hand over all the Titan venom to Two-Face and Mr. Freeze? Even if he doesn't necessarily use the rest in the future, he can still use it as a souvenir to commemorate his days in Arkham!

After ending the call with Two-Face, Shimizu began to continue working.

And his current job is temporarily... a tailor.

There was still some leftover high-strength flexible rubber fiber, a Wayne Enterprises specialty, that was used to make the bionic muscle liner for Black Gold last time, so Shimizu came up with the idea of using these scraps to make new puppet accessories.

It happened that a riot broke out in Blackgate Prison that night, and the scene of Batman wearing a sexy black tights and protecting Gotham in a cape once again topped the newspaper headlines.

So Shimizu had the idea of making a cape like Batman that could be fireproof, waterproof, and bulletproof.

But it felt a bit wasteful to just do that, after all, Shimizu doesn't have the exhibitionist tendencies of these superheroes, and wearing a cape out usually is like telling others that he has a problem!

So the cape was revised into a trench coat.

It happened that a younger member of the gang had worked as a tailor, and after Shimizu learned a few tricks, he purchased new materials and started making it.

The high-strength flexible rubber fiber and Kevlar fiber from Wayne Enterprises are mixed and woven as a filling layer inside the trench coat to ensure the elasticity and defense of the trench coat.

In Shimizu's vision, this semi-puppet device, codenamed "Swift," can be worn on the body as a trench coat in normal times, with bulletproof, waterproof, and fireproof functions.

When Shimizu himself combines with Black Gold, Swift can also dock with Black Gold internally.

It may not play a big role in specific battles, at most it can serve as a buffer isolation layer.

But it can be of great use when escaping.

Therefore, Swift does not need to use memory metal as a skeleton inside like Batman's cape.

And if you choose the second gear to eject Shimizu + Swift + Black Gold together, because of the heavy mass of Black Gold, it can only be regarded as a gliding big jump, and it also has a long cooling CD, which is considered a method of enhancing maneuverability.

He was busy until night fell.

"Perfect."

Shimizu clapped his hands in satisfaction, looking at the trench coat in front of him.

The overall tone is black, with a few white highlights, the shape is slim, and the tail is forked, resembling a swallowtail.

"As expected of me, I can design such a functional and fashionable garment. When I have the opportunity in the future, I can also make a similar one for the main body. If it can be combined with the Wind Style Technique, the gliding height and speed should be very fast."

In fact, Shimizu just randomly found a product from a brand that looked more pleasing to the eye on the Internet and copied it.

Although because of the lack of craftsmanship, even copying it is not clear, and there are many places that are different from the original version, but at least it looks decent.

"Boss, it's almost seven o'clock in twenty minutes. Mr. Cobblepot sent you an invitation this morning, inviting you to go to the Iceberg Lounge to discuss a business deal."

At six forty, the accountant found Shimizu, who was adjusting the burrs on the edges of the trench coat with a needle and thread, and said while holding a schedule.

Now he is basically Shimizu's chief secretary for managing Hogg United.

"Then let's go, remember to put Black Gold in the car."

Shimizu pointed to the black steel giant standing next to the wall.

These subordinates will consciously disassemble Black Gold into multiple parts and put them into the trunk of the car separately.

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Fifteen minutes later.

Several cars slowly parked at the entrance of the Iceberg Lounge.

Aman, who was Shimizu's driver, got out of the car first and opened the door for Shimizu.

"Oh, my dear friend, your clothes today are really tasteful."

The fat Penguin was holding an umbrella. When he saw Shimizu getting out of the car, he stepped forward and shook hands enthusiastically.

He was wearing a black swallowtail suit with a white shirt inside.

Although they are all custom-made brands, with the Penguin's figure, it always feels a bit comical no matter how he wears it.

Just like his nickname Penguin, a round body, a white belly, and a black coat.

Also wearing black and white, Shimizu, who is tall and quite strong, is wearing a slim trench coat, and compared with the Penguin, he looks very handsome.

"You're not bad either, my friend."

Shimizu had a fake smile on his face, saying fake words, and responding to the enthusiastic Penguin.