In The DC World With A System

Bruce Wayne was waiting for the arrival of Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defence (BPRD). To pass time and recover from his injury, he was taking control of all the camera in the area around the Gateway to keep an eye around.

He was actually looking out for Thomas as he was putting his life in danger. He is using his powers for the good of the people. This thought made him touched at the moment but after returning to the Bat cave and thinking about it, he had understood Thomas isn't a hero but was a selfish person who act only for his own benefits.

Alfred was looking at his injured master helpless look on his face, he once again tried to male his master give up investigation and rest, "Master Wayne, you are injured. You have to let go and let others take over this matter.

Young heir of Allens is skilled. He can help you and provide support. Even though he might be a little greedy, who isn't? You must learn to trust other people. "He tried to make his master give up carrying the entire burden of Gotham on his own.

He feared there will be a day when he cannot and his master will be completely crushed unable to recover from it.

Bruce understand where Alfred is heading for by saying these things but he cannot give up yet. Gotham can corrupt even the best. They either become one of them or they die trying to change the situation.

As such he has to make sure the one who can share his burden is not only mentally but physically strong. If not then the darkness of Gotham may make him change sides.

This is what he felt. This is what he thought about Gotham.

Alfred hasn't given up just yet and tried once again, " You have to know your limits, young master."

Bruce retorted back, " Batman has no limits." He was unyielding on this matter. The moment he yields his resolve will weaken and he cannot tread on that path anymore.

" well you do sir, " Alfred tries to convince him with words.

But Bruce shook his head and states, "I cannot afford to know them."

" What's gonna happen on the day that you find out?" Alfred counters back and looks at his eye.

But Bruce joked, " Well, we all know how much you like to say, ' I told you so.' Alfred has a sad look on his fave envisioning the day should it come to that and said, " That day master Wayne even I don't want to."

He changed topics and asked Alfred, "Has there been any preparation made by Allens in order to escape Gotham?" He was curious how this young variable who got involved in Gotham reacts to this situation.

" On the contrary, Master Bruce, he has been very busy in Gotham and he has showed no such signs. " Alfred knows the interest his master have on Thomas and has made a habit of keeping tabs on Thomas and his actions.

This made Bruce curious as he leans back on his chair and turns away from the display in front and asks, "what has kept this man here in Gotham?"

" Cheap estate, Master Wayne. " Alfred replied enough for Brice to understand.

It has been nearly half a day since the Gateway was opened in Arkham.

This is neither a lot of time nor very little time. For people who want something done, it is just enough.

Bruce ordered Alfred, " Give me all the transactions he made in the past few hours since this incident happened. "

Alfred inserted a flash drive which has marked the areas brought along with details on what they are.

" He has bought three hospitals, five hotel, ten malls and a couple of private schools and universities in Gotham, and the cities close to Gotham.

There are some winery, hardware and transportation industries which are now under the control of Allens.

In total, they have spent nearly two billion dollars to buy the properties which were worth more than ten billion. " he turns to Bruce with a hint of mockery in the face, " Mr. Allens is a better businessman than you, Master Wayne. "

Brice took notice of the areas where Thomas has spread his tentacles. " He has established his hold by using this crisis. He has penetrated not only in Gotham, but also in Star City and Meteropolis." He sighed helplessly. "We cannot touch him after this incident. He is diplomatically immune." A sense of helplessness run through him.

" What do you mean, Master Wayne? Surely long as he is caught with enough proofs behind his crime, he will be persecuted. " Alfred still felt that no matter how powerful Thomas has become economically he can still be forced to obey the rules.

Bruce shook his head and explained, " I have went through all his ledgers and bank statements. I know how much money he has under his control. In America, you can fool all the departments but not tax department.

They will get you, should you evade tax deposit. This is something every rich man knows.

He only have around 500 million dollars in his control. That is the amount of cash Allens group has out and not invested in their different businesses. " he saw Alfred following him so far and continued, "These people are running. This meant they will want money directly in their account or cash in hand.

But they lack 1.5 billion dollars. The only place I know from where they can get so much cash without any leverage or loan." He stopped and let Alfred catch on this on his own.

" He sold his super soldier serum to the Military for the quick transfer of property. The military will seize this chance to get more funds for their growth.

They bought from Allens and increased their dominance while preparing a number of back up plans should the associated agencies fail to fulfil the task. " Alfred controlled the company in his master stead to a certain extent and made sure it wasn't lost.

He knows business and from all this he understood Thomas Allens used this chance to become an irreplaceable part of Military like Lex Luthur has done in the past.

" I can already see him laughing at me. He is probably thinking about the sour look I might have after I discovered his little trick. " Bruce snorted out unhappily. He knows if he was sane mind earlier, he would have stopped the penetration of Allens but he lost the chance.

A young boy who wasn't even twenty managed to fool him once and prepare a golden opportunity for his rise.

" I don't like that brat one bit " he angrily breathed out. Meanwhile Alfred can only shake his head on this.

His master was distracted by Thomas once again. He noticed a certain garbage truck making way to Gotham through the bridge.

He reported, " Master Wayne, it seems the cavalry has arrived. "