Chapter 600:

Finally, the time came. It was nine o'clock, and everything was ready.

Miles, who had been staying in a hotel, turned on the TV in the morning and suddenly saw the chief of the San Francisco Police Department making an announcement:

"Batman, Gotham City needs you. Please bring little Batman with you."

Miles had no idea what was happening.

At that moment, the door to his hotel room opened, and a tall figure dressed in black armor, a mask, and a cape walked in—it was Ben Affleck.

After following Miles' mother into the room, Ben Affleck handed a small set of Batman equipment to Miles and said in a deep voice, "Miles, you've been chosen to be Batman Jr.! Get changed quickly and come with me. Gotham City needs us!"

"Oh my God, really?" Miles exclaimed, thrilled as he received the Batman armor.

Everyone watching on TV could see his excitement. His eyes lit up immediately.

After changing into the gear, Miles' mother asked, "Hey, who are you?"

Without hesitation, he replied, "I'm Batman!"

"Let's go, the police chief needs us!" Miles grabbed Ben Affleck's hand, urging him.

The little guy, possessed by Batman's spirit, was even more eager than the big Batman.

Ben Affleck nodded. "Follow me."

Then, with a dramatic swing of his cape, he walked out, his posture striking the familiar Batman silhouette.

Little Miles followed suit, swinging his cape like a little adult, his head held high, mimicking his hero.

This scene amused many viewers at home.

Ben Affleck took little Miles to the hotel's underground garage, where they got into the Lamborghini Batmobile provided by the crew.

As the car drove out of the parking lot, a group of volunteers sprayed smoke on the roadside to create an atmosphere.

Inside the Batmobile, a camera connected to the live broadcast signal captured everything.

Despite being only five years old, little Miles sat solemnly in the Batmobile as it sped through the streets. He had learned from the car's tape recorder that the Riddler had tied a girl to a bomb.

"She must be really scared. We have to save her!" little Miles said seriously.

In his eyes, everything was real.

Upon reaching the crime scene, both Batmans, big and small, got out of the car.

With the help of the San Francisco police, little Miles and Ben Affleck ran together and found the girl tied to the Riddler's bomb.

Following Ben's lead, little Miles rushed forward and, like a true hero, pulled out the bomb's fuse from the girl's body.

The girl was saved.

Little Miles, showing remarkable empathy for a child his age, patted the girl's back and comforted her.

Before she could catch her breath, the police chief sent new instructions:

"Batman, the Riddler who kidnapped this girl is robbing a bank!"

"Let's catch the big bad guy quickly!" little Miles exclaimed.

Without hesitation, he joined big Batman, and together, they apprehended the Riddler in just twelve seconds.

But the mission wasn't over. News came in that the Penguin had kidnapped the mascot, Seal Lou.

Although exhausted from all the running, little Miles insisted on continuing the mission to rescue Seal Lou.

Finally, he succeeded, giving the mascot a loving hug.

The crowd around him cheered, and people praised him:

"Well done! Batman!"

Having completed all the tasks, little Miles breathed a sigh of relief and proudly waved to the crowd.

"It is my duty to protect everyone. I am Batman!" he said with a grin.

Warm music began to play as the TV screen switched to show scenes of little Miles bravely battling his illness—undergoing intubation, injections, and chemotherapy, yet smiling through the pain, even comforting his crying mother.

Viewers were moved to tears.

The screen continued to show heartwarming moments, with all the members of the Batman crew appearing on camera, holding motivational signs.

The camera finally paused on Martin and Jonathan Nolan, both holding a sign that read: "Little Batman, you can do anything. Please defeat the disease! This city needs you."

Finally, the camera returned to the streets of San Francisco.

Ben Affleck carried little Batman with one hand, waving his fist and praising, "Well done, Miles! I declare that you've passed the Batman Trial. You're now a real Batman!"

The scene shifted to San Francisco City Hall, where city government staff, despite it being the weekend, had gathered in two rows. They excitedly addressed the camera: "Good job, Miles! You've saved your city. You are a true Batman!"

The mayor held out a palm-sized chocolate key to the city, saying, "This is a reward for heroes. Miles, this is for you!"

The camera cut back to the street. Little Miles, standing confidently with his hands on his hips, declared loudly, "I will continue to work hard! Defeat the disease and protect this city!"

Then, Martin's classic song "Unstoppable" played.

The live broadcast ended.

Sally sighed with relief, sat down, and said sincerely, "This is awesome!"

Her boyfriend, Krich, commented, "It's probably a promotional stunt by the crew."

Sally nodded. "I know, but this kind of publicity is very meaningful. They really helped little Miles."

"You're right, Sally," Krich agreed. "Why don't we go see a Batman movie for Christmas? It's probably called The Dark Knight."

"I'm in. Why don't you check online and see if we can book tickets in advance?"

"Sure!"

Meanwhile, similar scenes were happening across the United States. In a small villa in Chicago, a little boy named Hart, tears in his eyes, looked at his parents and suggested, "Mom, Dad, why don't we go see Batman this Christmas?"

In an apartment in Miami, a girl tugged on her father's hand and said, "Dad, I want to watch Batman, I want to watch Batman."

In Detroit, a black girl called her boyfriend, "James, I changed my mind. I don't want to go to the amusement park for Christmas. Let's go see Batman."

No one could deny that, despite the ugliness in society, most people still yearned for light and justice. Countless families had changed their Christmas plans to go to the cinema and watch a Batman movie together.