Kaito Kid is Superhero

"I've got good news and bad news for you," Ada Wong said to Liu A'dou after getting off work that evening.

The reason Liu A'dou had arranged for Ada to pose as a police officer was quite simple—she'd been living in an isolated warehouse near the coast, hardly interacting with anyone. A'dou believed that even a fellow transmigrator needed to have some friends. So, taking advantage of the exhibition operation, he forged an entire set of documents for her and got her a position inside the Gotham Police Department.

Ada didn't object. She did need a legal civilian identity, and being a cop wasn't a bad gig. It let her show off her skills without hiding, and she could legally carry a gun—what better setup could she ask for?

"Let's hear the good news first," said A'dou.

"The good news is, the treasure you want to steal—the 'Silver Star'—is indeed on the exhibition list."

Liu A'dou threw up a "Yay!" It was the perfect opportunity. The Silver Star was one of Europe's top three gemstones. Trying to steal it from a guarded European museum would be a pain. But now that it was in Gotham—this was Kaitou Kid's turf. There was no way he'd let the chance slip by.

"So, what's the bad news?"

"The mayor didn't just order the police to guard the exhibition," Ada replied. "He also brought in someone from New York."

Liu A'dou narrowed his eyes. "Who?"

"Captain America. You've heard of him, right?"

"…Seriously?" Liu A'dou blinked. That was one big move by Gotham's mayor.

But… wasn't this kind of awesome? Batman and Captain America—the twin pillars of the Justice League and the Avengers. Of course, neither team officially existed yet. Wonder Woman Diana and Thor hadn't shown up, so the major mythological figures were still off the grid.

Still, to meet both of those cornerstone figures before the major leagues even got formed—that was kind of a dream come true.

"You look way too happy about this," Ada said, puzzled. "The mayor brought in a heavy hitter specifically to stop Kaitou. You should be freaking out, not grinning."

"Of course I'm happy. This is Captain America we're talking about—the embodiment of the American spirit. A guy who got tricked into becoming a superhero and still ended up fighting for freedom, even against his own government. What's not to love? I'd love to meet him in person."

Ada couldn't help but snort with laughter at A'dou's take.

She'd been in this world for over two months now and had learned plenty about its superheroes. Captain America hadn't been awake for long, but his popularity was already sky-high. A World War II hero, he'd been the poster boy during wartime and was still a media darling in modern times.

With Captain America now in the picture, things were about to get even more interesting.

The exhibition was scheduled for three days later at Gotham Museum. Renovations were complete, exhibits were arriving one after another, and the police were getting busier by the day.

Ada, dressed in full police uniform, was present on-site. Her performance over the past few days had earned her Commissioner Gordon's praise—no matter the assignment, she nailed it every time. A textbook model officer straight out of the academy with top scores.

Her fellow officers also showed plenty of goodwill toward the beautiful new recruit.

Today, Ada was once again filling in for Gordon to oversee transportation logistics. But at the site, a new face appeared—someone she hadn't seen before. A classically handsome man with a powerful build. Just from the way he stood, you could tell he had a military background.

Upon spotting Ada in her uniform, the man walked up to her.

"Steve Rogers. Special security personnel assigned to this exhibition."

"You're Captain America?"

Ada's surprised expression made Captain America raise an eyebrow. "Yes, I am. What's wrong? Do I look different than expected?"

Ada gave him a once-over, blinking in confusion. "You're not wearing your uniform. And where's your shield?"

Steve gave a helpless smile. "That's my combat gear. Off-duty, I dress like this." He was wearing a simple vest, a jacket, and jeans—plain and old-school.

"I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Ada Wong, detective with the Gotham City Police Department," Ada added, smoothing over the awkwardness.

They shook hands.

"So, what do you think of Gotham?" Before arriving, Steve had looked into the city's situation and knew it was notorious for chaos and crime. But reading about it online was one thing—he wanted to hear it straight from someone who actually lived there.

Unfortunately, Ada hadn't been in Gotham long either. "It's not bad. Pretty interesting," she replied. That was her honest take on the city.

"Interesting?" Steve nodded. "The reason the mayor brought me in is because of this Kaitou Kid. He thinks Kid will make a move on the exhibit. Do you think that's likely?"

"If the Kaitou's going to act, he'll send a heist notice first. When that happens, we'll know," Ada replied confidently.

"I've heard about that. He always sends a notice. Didn't he even send one before stealing a neutron bomb, right in front of everyone?" Steve shook his head. "For a thief, he's definitely skilled." His mission this time was clear: protect the exhibit from Kaitou Kid. "Would you mind giving me a tour of the police security setup?"

"Of course not. As soon as these artifacts are safely stored, I'll take you around."

The police had gone all-in to ensure the exhibition went off without a hitch. There were officers stationed every ten steps, working in three rotating shifts, guarding the museum around the clock. Even a fly would be watched by a dozen sets of eyes.

They'd also installed surveillance cameras in every corridor—360 degrees with no blind spots. After hours, the museum would activate infrared sensors. Not even a rat could sneak in.

That made three layers of protection—in theory, no thief could break in.

But the mayor had still called in Captain America. Normally, Gotham wouldn't need outside help with Batman around. But nobody knew that Batman had already recovered from his injuries—and he clearly intended to operate from the shadows, quietly observing the city's movements.

So in truth, the museum was under four layers of protection.

Despite all that, much of Gotham's public was actually hoping Kaitou Kid would steal something. His charm was simply too hard to resist.

And of course, Kaitou Kid wouldn't let them down. He was already actively planning his next theft. But first, he needed to scout the location.

Fortunately, the TV station was broadcasting the opening ceremony of the exhibition, and both Liu A'dou and Iselin were invited to attend as reporters. As part of the press covering the opening, they would be among the first visitors allowed inside.

This was the biggest event Gotham had hosted since the Neutron Bomb incident. It had to succeed—there was no room for error. So the TV station had sent their top reporters.

That's right—after everything they'd been through, Liu A'dou and Iselin had become reliable, seasoned journalists.

Iselin had a vague suspicion that Liu A'dou was planning to steal something, but their relationship had grown strangely distant. The lack of honest, open communication had left a wall between them—neither too close, nor truly far apart.