Chapter 31: Lynn Hall's VIP Room No. 1!
I have to admit, HYDRA's methods of guidance are quite skillful.
If I accept this black card as "compensation," then what follows will likely be HYDRA's true attempt to win me over!
Even if I go back and hand the black card to James Duke.
After all, James Duke is also a part of HYDRA!
If I don't accept, they'll probably use other methods to "guide" me.
At that point, it will likely be even more troublesome!
Tsk, I didn't expect HYDRA to value me so much.
That's right, after all, James Duke has told me more than once.
He hopes that in two years, when he becomes the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I can take his place and become the Director of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall unhesitatingly took the black card and put it in his pocket.
Why wouldn't he accept this "compensation"?
The reason he was willing to join the "Brotherhood" was precisely to gain greater benefits, wasn't it?
So, Lynn naturally wouldn't refuse benefits that were delivered to his doorstep.
Anyway, in the future, when it's time to sell out HYDRA, he won't be soft-hearted.
Perhaps in a few years, he might even personally report his direct superior, James Duke, who will have become the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as a member of HYDRA!
As for why he joined HYDRA?
Lynn Hall had already thought of the excuse: it's like enduring hardship to achieve a goal!
Moreover, who made S.H.I.E.L.D. full of HYDRA agents? He had no choice but to join HYDRA and slowly collect evidence against them, right?
Putting the black card into his pocket, Lynn Hall looked at the Vampire in front of him and said, "Not enough, I brought over thirty brothers with me this time!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's words, the Vampire's face immediately broke into a smile: "Mr. Hall, please rest assured, that's not a problem!"
Saying that, the Vampire completely ignored the large bat covered under a black curtain in the study.
Instead, he directly led Lynn Hall to another room.
Inside the room, a stack of gold bars was neatly placed on the table.
Each gold bar weighed about one kilogram.
"Mr. Hall, we know you are very considerate of your subordinates, so we naturally won't let them come here for nothing."
"Please feel free to take them. We guarantee that no investigation, whether from the IRS or other departments, will find any unfavorable evidence against you or your subordinates!"
Hmm, the amount of information in this sentence is also huge; it seems to imply that the IRS also has "their own people"!
The battle outside was nearing its end. Adam Morris was now firmly restrained by Jean Grey using the Phoenix Force.
Looking at Adam Morris, who was fitted with an inhibitor collar and was now cursing at the X-Men.
Coulson then walked forward, still unsatisfied, his expression seeming to say that he hadn't watched enough!
When Lynn Hall brought his people out, Jean Grey, who was talking with Coulson, immediately walked forward.
"Mr. Hall, Adam Morris is now handed over to you!"
Looking at Jean Grey's calm expression, which seemed to be hoping for his "affirmation."
Lynn smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I knew that cooperating with you X-Men this time would save our New York Federal Bureau of Investigation a lot of trouble!"
"If there's an opportunity in the future, I very much hope we can continue to cooperate!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Jean Grey's smile became even brighter.
What she truly wanted wasn't credit, but to gain Lynn Hall's favorability.
Now that she had received Lynn Hall's affirmation and favor, this was the best news for the X-Men!
"Lynn, what about those Vampires from the Nathaniel Family?" Coulson, who was beside him, looked at Lynnand the box carried by Sean behind him, and walked forward to ask.
"They escaped!"
Lynn spread his hands towards Coulson and said "helplessly," "I didn't expect these guys to be able to transform into bats and escape through various secret passages. I have to admit, they really are a group of magical creatures!"
"That's within my expectations. After all, the Nathaniel Family has existed for hundreds of years, so it's normal for their family estate to have escape routes."
"Our S.H.I.E.L.D. has also tried to capture these Vampires before, but each time we could only catch a few small ones!"
"By the way, how do we get back now?"
As Coulson's words fell, everyone's gaze turned to Barbara Kent.
"Don't look at me. My mental energy is no longer enough for me to open a portal again, unless you're willing to wait overnight!"
"In that case, let me handle the return trip."
Smiling at Lynn, Coulson then picked up his phone and made a call.
Listening to Coulson calling for a Kun-style Fighter Jet, Lynn Hall had Alice take out the recorder and film the scene of Adam Morris being captured.
He would take this videotape back so that James Dukeand the new mayor would have a way to explain to the public. As for Adam Morris's life, it would be better if he ended it himself!
After returning to New York on the Kun-style Fighter Jet, the X-Men and S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel separated and went their own ways.
Inside the car.
Looking at Adam Morris, who was staring at him with hatred in his eyes.
Lynn Hall asked Alice, "Are you done filming?"
"The video footage is enough for us to report back, Boss!"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Alice immediately replied.
"Sean, VIP Room No. 1!"
"Received!"
Hearing Lynn's instruction, Sean, who was driving the vehicle, immediately turned in a different direction, heading towards the uninhabited area of the Hudson River.
"Alice, what is VIP Room No. 1 that the Officermentioned?"
Dennis sat next to Alice, and seeing that everyone else in the car was accustomed to it, he quietly asked out of curiosity.
"You'll know when we get there!"
Seeing Dennis's very curious expression, Alice patted his shoulder and said, "You weren't scared by the battle in the Vampire's mansion, were you!"
"No!"
Facing Alice's question, Dennis Johnson gently shook his head: "The Officer just had me watch the whole time and didn't let me shoot!"
"That's just the Boss wanting you to experience what our daily missions entail, and also to make you think about whether you truly want to be one of us!"
"If you back down, the Boss will transfer you to a clerical position."
"But don't worry, even if you're transferred to a clerical position, the Boss will still look out for you!"
Hearing Alice say this, Dennis Johnson cautiously glanced at Lynn Hall, who was sitting not far away.
After a moment of silence, Dennis slowly said, "I want to be one of you!"
Chapter 32 New gift, teleportation skill!
Inside an abandoned factory by the Hudson River.
Sean dragged Adam Morris from the car like a dead dog and threw him into the warehouse!
One Agent started the meat grinder, while several other Agents prepared the bone crusher and iron barrels.
The other Agents closed the factory doors and began deploying drones, constantly observing for anyone approaching!
Seeing the Agents present working together seamlessly, Dennis and Barbara both watched everything with great curiosity.
"Alice, what are you doing?"
Barbara Kent asked Alice, who was beside her, curiously.
"You'll know in a bit, just don't be scared!"
Alice smiled at Barbara and Dennis, then pressed her communication earpiece, constantly receiving updates from the Agents responsible for monitoring outside.
Inside the warehouse!
Sean kicked Adam Morris in the back of the knee, causing him to involuntarily fall to his knees.
Before he could struggle to stand, Sean's hand firmly pressed down on his shoulder.
"Fuxx, what do you damned hyenas want to do by bringing me here?"
Adam Morris glared ferociously at Lynn Hall, who stood before him, and gritted his teeth, "Don't think you'll get any useful information from me. I won't betray—"
Before Adam could finish, Lynn Hall pulled out his pistol and aimed it at him.
Looking at the dark muzzle pointed at his head, a trace of fear involuntarily flashed in Adam Morris's eyes.
But then he sneered, "Trying to scare me like this? I don't believe you official organizations would..."
"Bang!"
Without giving Adam Morris a chance to continue, Lynn Hall pulled the trigger without hesitation.
The bullet pierced through Adam Morris's head like a meteor, and his body fell directly to the ground.
"Why does a dead man have so much to say?"
Putting away his pistol, Lynn Hall watched Sean skillfully move the body aside, while several other Agents began to process it.
Then he opened the system.
"You killed Adam Morris, whose favorability was -9, and gained the gifted skill: Teleportation LV1."
Name: Lynn Hall
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 4
Speed: 2
Endurance: 3
Energy Emission: 0
Combat Skills: 6
Skills: Israeli Krav Maga LV10 [MAX], Firearms Mastery LV9 [2574/11000], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LV7 [755/2100], Muay Thai LV7 [125/2100], Cold Weapon Mastery LV6 [740/2600], Super Strength LV1 [0/1500], Teleportation LV1 [0/2000]
Experience: 1080
Lynn Hall let out a slight sigh of relief, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
Although according to the skill description, the range of LV1 Teleportation is only one hundred meters, it is enough to become a life-saving, or even a one-hit kill trump card at critical moments.
Unfortunately, his current experience is not enough to upgrade the two extraordinary abilities yet.
He closed the system and glanced at his subordinates who were processing the body, then Lynn Hall turned his head to look at the somewhat stunned Dennis and Barbara.
Seeing their bewildered expressions, Lynn Hall smiled and asked, "Didn't expect me to execute this criminal directly here?"
Dennis was a little better, after all, he had already witnessed his Officer's style of action in the S.H.I.E.L.D.interrogation room.
So he could barely accept it.
But Barbara frowned, looking at the group of Agents who were skillfully processing the body.
After a moment of hesitation, Barbara looked at Lynn and asked, "Did you... kill him directly because he was a Mutant?"
Barbara was unwilling to believe that this "Officer" who was friendly to her, and even respected her wishes, would.
Kill Adam Morris directly after capturing him, simply because he was a Mutant.
What was the difference between doing this and other official organizations that rejected Mutants?
But besides this reason, Barbara couldn't think of any other possibilities!
"There is indeed an element of that!"
Lynn Hall saw through Barbara's thoughts at a glance and smiled, "You know about Mutant prisons, right!"
"I do!"
Facing Lynn's question, Barbara nodded gently.
"Since you know about Mutant prisons, then you should know that every year, Mutants escape from that prison."
"Although this guy is only a Level 2 Mutant, his ability is the type that is easiest to escape from a Mutant prison, and he holds a grudge against me."
"I won't leave such a big hidden danger. Compared to an Avenger after the fact, I prefer to be an executioner beforehand!"
At this point, Lynn looked at Barbara and asked, "If one day, someone threatens to kill your father, what would you do?"
"Kill him before he can harm my father!"
Thinking of Adam Morris's constant threats to Lynn Hallduring their flight back from Europe.
Barbara Kent's expression relaxed: "Officer, if one day, I mean hypothetically, if one day a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants threatens my father."
"Then, can I... without permission, just..."
"Of course you can!"
Lynn Hall raised his hand and patted Barbara on the shoulder, smiling, "Since you call me Officer, just like Alice and Sean, then I will naturally protect you!"
"Thank you, Officer!"
Hearing Lynn's promise, Barbara immediately smiled brightly.
[Barbara Kent's favorability: 6]
Lynn Hall was very satisfied seeing Barbara's favorability directly increase from 4 to 6.
However, seeing that Dennis Johnson's favorability was still 5.
Lynn Hall decided that after returning to the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation this time, he would directly have Sean put him through devil training.
Are you kidding me? He came earlier than Barbara, but his favorability was surpassed by Barbara? Even if his mother is Kelly, he still needs to thoroughly understand that becoming an Agent under him is not that simple!
He had Alice open the box, and seeing the one-kilogram gold bars inside.
Lynn took out two and threw them, then told the others to come and take some themselves!
"Officer, long live!"
"Officer, please allow me to offer you my daisy once more!"
"Get lost..."
He directly kicked away the guy who slid on his knees to offer him a daisy, then threw the two gold bars in his hand to Barbara and Dennis!
"I get some too?"
Barbara Kent was a little surprised as she took the gold bar Lynn threw to her.
She hadn't expected that she, who hadn't officially joined the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation yet, would actually get a gold bar.
Oh my goodness, this is a one-kilogram gold bar.
Hehe, I'm rich!
Chapter 33 Lynn Hall, the "well-behaved and sensible"
Chapter 33: The "Obedient and Sensible" Lynn Hall
"Go ahead and take it. As long as it's from the boss, you don't have to worry about the IRS or the Internal Affairs Department investigating you!"
Looking at the joyful Barbara, Alice affectionately put her arm around her shoulder and said, "As long as you follow the boss wholeheartedly, the boss will never treat us unfairly!"
"Remember, whether it's in life or work, the boss will cover for us. Even if we 'accidentally' mess something up, the boss can help us fix it!"
"This is also why we follow the boss with all our hearts!"
Hearing Alice say that, Barbara happily put the gold bars into her bag.
"That's right!"
Pinching Barbara's pretty face, Alice smiled and said, "After we go back, I'll take you to complete the onboarding procedures. When your network access is activated, you'll officially become a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
Hearing Alice's words, Barbara nodded.
Looking at Lynn Hall's back ahead, she felt that from this moment on, her life was full of hope and security!
"Tsk."
Looking at the way Barbara gazed at the boss, Aliceclicked her tongue.
Then, without a sound, she quickly walked to Lynn Hall's side.
"Boss, Barbara is really beautiful, and she's full of youthful energy."
Looking at Alice, who was diligently opening the car door for him, Lynn Hall said, "What do you want to say?"
"Hehe, boss, can you hand Barbara over to me?"
Clinging to Lynn Hall's arm to prevent him from getting into the car, Alice said expectantly, "It's been a long time since such a pure and beautiful girl joined our team!"
"You already have three girlfriends, and now you're eyeing Barbara?"
"That's different, boss. I feel like Barbara's looks alone can top my three girlfriends."
"Get lost. I'm already a Deputy Director, it's time I had a secretary!"
Pushing Alice aside, Lynn got into the Chevrolet, then waved to Barbara and said, "Come here, ride in my car!"
Seeing Lynn call her, Barbara happily got into the passenger seat.
Watching the car drive away, Alice shook her head with some regret.
It seemed that perhaps within a week, Barbara would be under the boss's desk, mumbling!
At the same time, Queens.
After hanging up the phone, Mary Jane looked at Peterand Harry and said, "I've already called Gwen. She's in a great mood, so she won't break our appointment to visit the science exhibition this weekend!"
Hearing Mary Jane say that, Peter Parker and Harryfinally relaxed.
When they first heard that Gwen had gone to the concert that was hit by a terrorist attack, Peter Parker and Harrywere both very worried. Although they knew Gwenwasn't injured, they were afraid that this incident would cause some psychological trauma to Gwen.
So when they heard that Gwen was in a great mood, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Oh, will Lynn go with Gwen?"
Looking at Mary Jane, Harry Osborn asked.
"Probably not!"
Facing the expectant Harry, Mary Jane said, "I heard Gwen say that she'll go home with Aunt Helen tomorrow, so she probably won't be with Mr. Hall."
Hearing Mary Jane say that Lynn might not go, Harryimmediately showed a hint of disappointment.
"Ever since Gwen's birthday party, you've always been mentioning Mr. Hall, Harry. You haven't really started idolizing Mr. Hall, have you?"
"Of course it's true, Lynn is so cool!"
Whenever Lynn Hall was mentioned, Harry's face lit up with excitement.
But soon, he said with some helplessness, "Unfortunately, my dad won't allow me to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
Looking at his friend's disappointed expression, Peter Parker, who was beside him, patted his shoulder.
He also had a good impression of Lynn!
New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Duke's office.
"James Duke, I don't think now is the time to tell him our true identities."
In the video call, Alexander Pierce put down the cigar in his hand and said, "Lynn Hall's character, methods, and abilities are beyond doubt, but he is still very young. I'm worried he might be misled by so-called justice."
"I'm very optimistic that he can take over your position in the future, so it's best we slowly 'guide' him on his future path."
Hearing Pierce say that, James Duke leaned back in his chair and chuckled, "I think so too. Young people always need a lot of guidance."
"Power, beautiful women, money, status. After tasting these, I believe Lynn will make the right choice!"
"Oh, by the way, on the sixth of next month is the engagement party of the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's daughter. His role is very important for me to become the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in two years."
"It's also a good opportunity to let Lynn experience what high society feels like!"
Hearing James Duke say that, Pierce nodded: "I'll arrange this matter. Oh, and S.H.I.E.L.D. has always wanted to recruit Lynn. You can let Lynn get in touch with them."
"I really want to know where Nick Fury spends all that money!"
As the two were talking, James Duke noticed the inconspicuous button on the table turn red.
Then he said, "Let's leave it at that for now, the little guy has led the team back!"
"Okay!"
After hanging up the video call, James Duke leaned back in his chair, quietly waiting for Lynn to knock on the door!
About ten minutes later.
"Try this, it's the most authentic Cuban cigar. It was brought back for me by an old friend from the Brotherhood when he returned from Cuba!"
Throwing a cigar to Lynn Hall, James Duke said with a smile.
Lynn Hall took the cigar, clipped it, lit it, and took a puff.
After the smoke swirled in his mouth and was slowly exhaled, Lynn smiled and said, "Perhaps it's because I don't smoke cigars often, so I always feel that the taste of cigars is pretty much the same."
"Haha..."
Raising his hand and nodding at Lynn with a smile, James Duke said, "You have to slowly learn to appreciate cigars. It's like life; besides work, we also have to learn to enjoy ourselves!"
Hearing James Duke say that, Lynn nodded, then placed the black card given to him by the Vampire on the table.
Seeing this, James Duke looked at Lynn and asked with a smile, "Is there anything you want to know about this mission?"
"No!"
Looking at James Duke, Lynn smiled and said, "This mission must have been very difficult for you, Director, to issue such an order, so I've already had someone write the mission report. Don't worry, no one else will know!"
Well, Lynn Hall's main point was that he was James Duke's loyal subordinate.
Don't ask what shouldn't be asked, and don't know what shouldn't be known.
Since he was so sensible, as the Director, shouldn't James Duke, as HYDRA, give him more "expression"?
Hearing Lynn say that, James Duke was a little surprised but nodded with great satisfaction.
He hadn't expected Lynn Hall to be so "sensible"!
Putting down the cigar in his hand, James Duke pushed the black card back: "Since it's an apology from those Vampires, just accept it."
"Don't worry, you can use the money in it freely, and no one will ever investigate!"
Chapter 34: Tony Stark's Invitation
Lynn Hall had been waiting for James Duke to reveal his identity and then "coerce" him into joining HYDRA.
After all, whether it was being told to kill Kevin Robert, or the exquisite HYDRA brooch given to him after joining the Brotherhood.
Or this time, the Vampire family's black card "corruption" incident, all of this was enough to prove that he had fallen into HYDRA's trap.
But James Duke just wouldn't reveal his identity.
And he even pretended to have a headache, spouting nonsense about a large number of 'Vampire-like' people in high levels of the government who wanted to extend their lifespan.
Heh, when did the Federal Bureau of Investigation need to give face to high-ranking government officials? You should know that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is subordinate to the Department of Justice, and they have not investigated and arrested fewer high-ranking government and Military officials over the years, so this is simply nonsense!
If Lynn Hall had the ability to read minds, he would know what James Duke was thinking.
Then he would definitely tell James Duke that he was his most loyal subordinate, and that he really wasn't as righteous as they imagined!
Unfortunately, Lynn did not have mind-reading abilities, so he could only leave with the black card.
After returning to his office, Lynn opened his laptop and checked the account, discovering that the black card contained a total of ten million U.S. dollars.
This amount of money was nothing to a long-established Vampire family.
But for Lynn Hall, it was a very large windfall.
He had originally planned to buy that large apartment in Central Park, which he had longed for, after Stark Industries' stock soared.
He didn't expect the plan could be realized ahead of schedule!
Thanks to the generous HYDRA!
At the same time, Malibu Beach, inside Tony Stark's sea-view Villa!
"Tony, I don't understand what you've been doing lately!"
Looking at Tony Stark, who was drinking a dark green vegetable juice, Pepper put down the documents and said, "Although Stark Industries' stock price has gradually stabilized during this period, it has still fallen by a full 73% compared to before."
"During this time, Obadiah Stane has been working hard to persuade the board members to remain patient with you."
"But the criticism from the outside World towards Stark Industries, especially towards your decision to permanently close the weapons manufacturing department, has never decreased!"
At this point, Pepper placed the documents in front of Tony Stark.
"Tony, if you can't come up with a corresponding..."
"Pepper, are the weapons I manufacture truly righteous, used to protect our country, protect innocent civilians, and maintain World peace?"
Before Pepper could finish speaking, Tony Starkinterrupted.
"Isn't it?"
Pepper was momentarily taken aback by Tony's sudden Rhetorical Question.
However, thinking of Tony's previous experience, Pepper's tone softened a little: "Tony, I know you suffered a lot of inhuman torture during your time in the Middle East."
"But Stark Industries..."
"Pepper, do you know how many innocent civilians have died because of the weapons I developed?"
Looking at Pepper, Tony Stark's expression was unusually serious: "Honestly, I don't know, because no one has counted, but I am very clear that this number must be more than I imagined."
"And they don't have my good luck; even if they miraculously survive, they can't build an Arc Reactor to prevent shrapnel from flowing into their hearts through their blood vessels."
"Tony..."
"All along, I thought everything I did was righteous, but now it seems that's not the case!"
He picked up the remote control and turned on the television.
On the TV screen at this moment were Middle Eastcivilians who had been driven out of their villages by armed forces and were displaced.
"I don't know how many weapons manufactured by Stark Industries have flowed into the hands of these armed forces over the years."
"But I know that every bullet and every bomb from Stark Industries that flows into the Middle East is an accomplice to those armed forces!"
Hearing Tony say this, Pepper was silent for a moment: "Tony, this is not your fault."
"Of course, this is certainly not my fault."
Spreading his hands towards Pepper, Tony Starkcontinued: "But those weapons were developed by me!"
As Tony's personal assistant and secretary, Pepper knew very well that Tony Stark was now stuck in a rut.
At this time, the more she told him it wasn't his responsibility, the more he would believe that since these weapons were developed by him, he was one of the culprits behind all of this.
Thinking of this, Pepper suddenly smiled: "What do you think of the cover girl in the latest entertainment magazine?"
"Perhaps I can help you throw a party and invite her in your name..."
"Compared to a cover girl, Pepper, I now want to do two things!"
"What things?"
Hearing Tony Stark say this, Pepper asked curiously.
"First, I want to eat two cheeseburgers now."
"Of course that's possible!"
"Second, I want to know through what channels the weapons manufactured by Stark Industries flowed into the Middle East, and I was attacked and kidnapped in the Middle East, so the matter is definitely not that simple!"
"I can't help you with that!"
Looking at Tony, Pepper said, "Do you need me to hire some private Detectives to investigate?"
"Private Detectives? Pepper, I don't think they can find anything!"
While speaking, Tony Stark took out his phone: "Do you remember that FBI Agent who rescued me from the Middle East?"
"Mr. Lynn Hall?"
"Exactly!"
Finding Lynn Hall's number on his phone, Tony looked at Pepper and said, "If he is willing to accept my employment request, I believe that with his ability, he can definitely find out about this matter!"
"Are you sure he will be willing to help?"
"I truly appreciate him from the bottom of my heart."
"So, you highly approve of him, but it's far from the kind of relationship you have with Rhodes, right?"
"It can't be said that way... I think... anyway, I'm going to invite him to dinner!"
As the person who understood Tony best, Pepper knew how difficult it was for Tony to truly consider someone a friend from the bottom of his heart.
So after standing up from the sofa, Pepper looked at Tonyand said, "Since you're inviting Mr. Hall to dinner, and you also have a favor to ask of him."
"Then it would be too impolite if there were only two cheeseburgers on the table. I'll go arrange dinner right away."
"Oh, I remember you have a few bottles of twenty-year-old red wine cherished in your wine cellar, right!"
"Pepper, those are what I..."
Mid-sentence, looking at Pepper's expression, Tony Starkspread his hands and said, "You know, dining with a genius like me is something many people can only dream of."
Looking at Tony's arrogant demeanor, Pepper was a little helpless, then turned and left!
Chapter 35: Tony Stark Under Precise Control
In the evening, at Tony Stark's ocean-view Villa.
Lynn Hall sat on the sofa and asked, "Tony, you invited me over; it shouldn't just be for a drink, right?"
"Burp!"
Tony Stark, sitting on the carpet, burped and tried to pick up his wine glass.
Unfortunately, his hand trembled, and the wine spilled directly onto the carpet.
Looking at the wine-soaked carpet with some regret, Tony Stark spread his hands and said, "What a shame, this was a fine wine aged for over twenty years."
"As a billionaire like you, would you care about a bottle of twenty-year-old wine?"
"This isn't just any wine; it's from a trip I took to Europe a few years ago... never mind, let's not talk about that!"
Looking at the TV, the Mayor of New York and James Duke high-profilely announced to media reporters that after three days of investigation, the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation had captured the Mutantresponsible for the concert attack, and they also broadcast the video filmed by Alice.
Looking at the two people on the screen, Tony Stark said to Lynn, "You were the one who made the arrest, but these two guys got all the glory. Don't you feel a little uncomfortable about it?"
Listening to Tony's question, Lynn took a sip of the red wine in his glass and said, "Tony, celebrities want everyone to know them, but as an Agent, I want no one to know me!"
"Of course, if one day I become the Director of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, then you will often see me on TV!"
"Then you'll have to work harder and try to kick that old guy out of office sooner!"
Saying that, Tony Stark supported himself on the sofa and stood up from the carpet: "Oh, come with me. Believe me, what you're about to see will definitely open your eyes!"
"'Open your eyes'? Is it as exciting as the part with Nicole and the Navy?"
"Nicole? Hmm, she is quite White and moist, but it's a pity her taste isn't very good. If you like her, should I set you up?"
"Forget it, I don't like doing those things with someone more than ten years older than me. People would think she's playing me. But there's someone named Anne Hathaway who looks pretty good."
"The Hollywood actress who starred in 'The Princess Diaries'? I haven't met her. When I have time, I'll help you trick her into your bed!"
While exchanging suggestive remarks, the two walked to Tony Stark's private laboratory on the basement floor.
Luxury cars were parked there, and in the middle, there was an antique classic car painted with golden-red Fire patterns.
Arriving at the lab, Tony Stark clapped his hands: "Jarvis, display my latest work!"
Hearing Tony Stark's command, the originally smooth wall suddenly opened, and then a bright silver Markarmor slowly rose from underground.
"How about it, isn't it cool!"
Looking at the armor rising on the mechanical platform, Tony Stark proudly said to Lynn, "You are the second person to see him; even Pepper doesn't know what I've been researching lately!"
As the bright silver Mark prototype armor appeared before him, a hint of awe flashed in Lynn Hall's eyes.
Even though he had seen various Mark series armors in movies before his transmigration, Lynn still felt amazed when he saw the real armor!
Seeing only admiration and appreciation in Lynn's eyes, but no surprise at all, Tony Stark couldn't help but rub his nose: "You're not surprised at all?"
"What's there to be surprised about?"
Shrugging, Lynn casually said, "Didn't the media praise you as the greatest genius of this century?"
"Since you're a genius, it's normal to develop something like this. By the way, can you turn it into a bracelet or a necklace?"
"A bracelet, a necklace?"
"That's right, the kind you carry with you normally, and when you encounter danger, you just lightly touch the bracelet, and the armor immediately covers your whole body automatically!"
Facing Lynn's vision, Tony Stark helplessly said, "This is armor, not some fantasy nano-toy..."
"Can't you make it? Then I can only say that your genius is just so-so."
Tony Stark gave Lynn a speechless look, thinking that after he developed nano-armor in the future, he would definitely fly to the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building every day to knock on Lynn Hall's office window!
"By the way, now can you tell me why you invited me over?"
Lynn Hall looked at Tony Stark and asked.
"Uh, there's something I need your help with."
Tony Stark looked at Lynn and asked, "Can your Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel privately accept employment to investigate certain matters?"
"In principle, it's absolutely not allowed. Once, a senator lost his mind and wanted us to help him investigate some matters privately. Do you know what we did?"
"What did you do?"
"We immediately investigated everything about him; he still has twenty-seven lawsuits waiting for trial!"
Hearing Lynn say that, a hint of disappointment clearly flashed in Tony Stark's eyes.
However, he also knew the rules of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, so there was nothing he could do about this kind of thing.
But besides Lynn, Tony Stark didn't trust any private detective!
They might investigate these matters for money, but they could also be bought off by the mastermind behind the scenes!
Seeing the disappointment appear in Tony Stark's eyes, but quickly concealed by him, Lynn Hall smiled and said, "However, considering you provided me with your private satellite when I was pursuing Adam Morris, I can help with this!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Tony Stark's eyes lit up: "Are you sure you can? I mean, what if your superior finds out...?"
"Then forget about it!"
Looking at Tony, whose emotions were like a roller coaster, Lynn gravely said, "It would be very troublesome if my superior found out, because it might deduct half of my bonus for that month!"
Knowing that Lynn was joking, Tony Stark rolled his eyes speechlessly.
He then opened his computer: "These are all the details of that attack that I recorded after returning to New York!"
"I think someone must have leaked my whereabouts, or even secretly manipulated the armed forces in the Middle East to attack me."
"The best evidence is that those armed forces in the Middle East possess weapons manufactured by Stark Industries, not just one or two, but an entire batch!"
Tony Stark didn't mention compensation to Lynn Hall.
He felt that offering compensation would be an insult to Lynn Hall!
After all, no matter how he looked at it, Lynn wasn't the kind of corrupt official who was greedy for money and bribes!
Lynn took out a USB drive and copied all the data he had prepared, as well as the expanded weapon information.
"I will give you the investigation results within three days!"
Putting away the USB drive, Lynn looked at Tony.
Hmm, as for Obadiah Stane's -7 favorability towards him, Lynn had long wanted to steal the kill!
He hadn't expected the opportunity to present itself now!
Chapter 36: Gwen Bitten by a Spider? What About Peter Parker?
Weekend, New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Information Department.
"Joey, you should be able to hack into Stark Industries' network, right? I need your help to investigate some data!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's inquiry, Joey, flicking her golden ponytail, said proudly, "Easy!"
"Boss, don't forget, back then, out of curiosity about the legends of Area 51, I hacked into the Pentagon's database."
"Even the Department of Defense's secure network couldn't stop me. A mere Stark Industries? That's too easy!"
Looking at Joey's proud demeanor, Lynn rolled his eyes and said, "Yes, and if I hadn't brought people there in time, you'd probably be locked up in a Military prison or a black room as a spy right now."
"Hehe!"
Grinning at Lynn, Joey stepped forward, linked her arm through Lynn's, and cooed, "Boss, after I joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, didn't I help you solve many cases?"
"Hands off!"
Pushing Joey's forehead to push her away, Lynn chuckled and scolded, "I don't want Alice to misunderstand that I'm trying to steal her girlfriend!"
"Tsk, Alice even told me last night that you, Boss, have a crush on Barbara!"
While sitting in front of the computer and beginning to infiltrate Stark Industries' network, Joey complained, "She said you just like long legs. You didn't see her regretful look. If it weren't for the third one holding her back, I would have spanked her!"
Listening to Joey's complaints, Lynn Hall smiled and said nothing.
How did his subordinates know his preferences?
It's a pity that guy, Sean, is still wholeheartedly trying to pursue Alice.
But he doesn't know that Alice sleeps with three girlfriends every night.
"Boss, have you heard of the Tide Organization?"
"Tide Organization?"
Hearing Joey's question, Lynn nodded and said, "I've heard of them. A hacker organization that once advocated online that the public should have the right to know and wanted to make public the secrets hidden by the government!"
"Yes, those guys. A few days ago, the Tide Organizationtried to invade our New York Federal Bureau of Investigation's system, but I repelled them!"
"Too bad, I was just a little bit away from tracking them down through the network!"
At this point, Joey turned her head to look at Lynn and asked, "By the way, Boss, what do you want to investigate by infiltrating Stark Industries' network?"
"The truth about Tony Stark's kidnapping in the Middle East."
Lynn Hall said, "Based on the principle of ultimate benefit, I suspect that the mastermind behind Tony Stark's attack and kidnapping in the Middle East is Obadiah Stane!"
"So you hack into his computer and copy all the data on his computer!"
"Understood!"
Nodding, Joey continued her work.
If Lynn remembered correctly, Pepper found out that Obadiah Stane had always been in contact with the Middle East armed forces who kidnapped Tony through Obadiah Stane's office computer.
Although Lynn couldn't understand why Obadiah Stanewould store such secret and important criminal evidence on his computer.
However, looking at the problem with the answer in mind makes things much simpler!
Patting Joey's shoulder, Lynn Hall chuckled, "Just send me a copy after you find useful content!"
"Okay, Boss, I'll send it directly to your office after I find it."
"No need, just email it to me. Gwen and her classmate are going to the Science Exhibition Hall this weekend. I'm going to check it out!"
After speaking, Lynn got up and left.
Watching Lynn Hall walk out, Joey continued to infiltrate Stark Industries' network.
Manhattan, Science Exhibition Hall!
"Click.."
Holding a camera and constantly taking photos, Gwenlooked at the creatures in the display cases with great interest.
Peter Parker, not far away, was also like that, while Mary Jane and Harry Osborn were off to the side, talking about something!
Just as Gwen was enthusiastically looking at the creature introductions, a small spider landed on the back of her hand at some point.
The next second, this spider bit Gwen directly on the wrist!
"Ah!"
The sudden pain made Gwen instinctively shake her hand, and the spider quickly scurried through the bottom of the display case.
It happened to crawl quickly towards Peter Parker's direction.
Looking at the spot on her wrist where she had been bitten by the spider, Gwen frowned.
Just as she was feeling a little worried, a very familiar voice sounded behind her.
"What's wrong?"
Hearing this familiar voice, Gwen subconsciously turned her head.
When she saw Lynn Hall, Gwen immediately smiled happily, "Lynn, why are you here?"
"It's the weekend, and I have nothing to do anyway. I just remembered you said you were coming to visit the Science Exhibition Hall, so I came over to take a look."
As he spoke, Lynn Hall pulled Gwen's hand and inspected it.
He had seen Gwen's hand-shaking motion just now.
On her smooth, delicate wrist, besides a tiny wound, there were no signs of redness or swelling around it.
"It's nothing, just a spider bite. Although that spider was a bit strange, it shouldn't be a poisonous spider like a Black Widow!"
Saying that, Gwen happily told Lynn about the differences between various types of spiders.
Seeing that Gwen had no abnormalities, Lynn nodded slightly.
However, he was very surprised in his heart.
Gwen was bitten by a strange spider, so wouldn't Spider-Man be Gwen in the future?
Lynn didn't know that the spider wouldn't die immediately after biting someone.
Just like the plot in the comics, that spider bit Peter Parker, turning him into Spider-Man.
It also bit another girl named "Cindy Moon."
Just as the two of them were talking, Peter Parker and his friends also walked over.
When they saw Lynn Hall, Peter Parker and Mary Janegreeted him warmly.
And Harry Osborn excitedly ran over: "Lynn, why are you here too? Sorry, I mean, aren't you busy? No, I mean—"
Looking at the excited and somewhat incoherent Harry Osborn.
Lynn smiled and said, "It's the weekend, so I'm off. I originally thought about coming back for the weekend family dinner, and I just heard you guys were here, so I stopped by to take a look."
"Lynn, let's go back now!"
Looking up at Lynn, Gwen smiled, "I've been visiting for almost an hour, and I've seen many of the creatures I'm interested in. I'm feeling a bit tired."
Hearing Gwen say that, Lynn nodded.
Looking at the other three, Peter and the other two said they wanted to continue visiting for a while.
Watching Lynn leave with Gwen, Harry said with some regret, "I was hoping to chat with Lynn longer and hear him talk about the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
Listening to his friend's regretful tone, Peter Parkersmiled and patted his shoulder.
No one noticed that the small spider that bit Gwen was now crawling up Peter Parker's pant leg.
Chapter 37: More than 1,300 zombies, a supernatural case?
After leaving the Science Exhibition Hall, Lynn Hall did not take Gwen directly home.
Instead, he took her for some physical examinations first.
After all, Lynn was not 100% sure that the spider that bit Gwen was the one that turned Peter Parker into Spider-Man.
After a comprehensive examination confirmed that Gwenwas perfectly fine, Lynn finally relaxed.
He thoroughly destroyed all data and blood samples from the tests to prevent any leakage of Gwen's blood sample should she become Spider-Woman.
Only then did Lynn drive Gwen home.
When they returned to their home in Queens, Uncle George was still working at the police station.
Aunt Helen said that Uncle George was recently investigating a group of drug dealers from Mexico, so he was working even on the weekend.
Gwen, however, felt very sleepy after returning home, so she went straight to her room to rest.
While chatting with Aunt Helen, Lynn's phone suddenly rang.
He picked up his phone and saw that it was AgentSupervisor Rich Hood calling.
Ever since he decided to retire next year and take on a leisurely position, he rarely handled cases anymore!
Many cases went through Lynn Hall's hands, and then either Lynn led the investigation or they were handed over to other Assistant Agent Supervisors.
So, seeing Rich's call, Lynn went back to his room with some curiosity and answered it.
"Lynn, there's a mission that requires you to lead it personally. A major incident has occurred in a small town under Oswego. According to intelligence, all thirteen hundred residents of this town turned into walking dead overnight."
"The specific reason is unknown. The surrounding police have already sealed off the town, and someone has spread the news online, with views exceeding a million!
"Originally, Miller Field wanted to lead people to investigate, but I think it's best for you to take over this case. You understand what I mean, right?"
Hearing Rich Hood say this, Lynn smiled and said, "Field wants to show off through this case, so he can take the Agent Supervisor position after you become a consultant next year!"
"Haha, so Lynn, you should definitely take this matter on!"
At this point, Rich Hood's tone became more serious: "The Director also thinks so. Miller has ability, but he's too rigid."
"Tsk, over thirteen hundred lives! If not handled properly, it could cause big trouble!"
"Understood!"
Listening to the subtext in Rich Hood's words, Lynn Hallsmiled and said, "I'll take people over right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Lynn Hall immediately sent messages to Sean, Alice, and others.
Rich Hood's meaning was very clear: over thirteen hundred people turned into "walking dead" overnight.
And with the matter spread online and views reaching millions, this kind of thing simply couldn't be kept secret.
So, he had to investigate the "truth" that the public wanted to know before the matter completely escalated.
As for what the real "truth" was, it wasn't actually important!
After notifying Sean and Alice, Lynn Hall left the room.
Before leaving, he went to check on Gwen, and after finding that she was sleeping soundly and showed no signs of fever or poisoning.
Only then did Lynn drive away.
Two hours later, outside a small town named Caranl, under Oswego!
The town was now completely sealed off by the police, and the virus, disaster, and fire departments had also arrived successively.
Looking from inside the car, the town in front of them was very strange, seemingly divided into inside and outside by the police cordon.
Thick fog permeated inside the cordon, and occasionally one or two figures could be seen stumbling through the dense fog.
Outside the cordon, however, it was clear.
Even with a gentle breeze, the dense fog inside the town absolutely did not drift out at all.
"What a strange town, boss. We haven't run into some supernatural event, have we?"
Looking at the clearly demarcated scene inside the town, Sean asked curiously.
"Not sure, but we'll know once we go down and look!"
Saying that, he took off his gas mask, and Lynn Hall was the first to get out of the car, then walked towards the blockade.
Seeing that the boss and Alice and others had all taken off their gas masks, Sean also followed suit and got out of the car.
Walking behind Lynn, Sean quietly asked Alice, "Alice, why did the boss take off his gas mask?"
"What if it's some weird virus, and it's airborne—"
"Idiot, didn't you see that the county police and people from the fire and disaster departments on the other side of the cordon aren't wearing gas masks at all?"
"If it really were an airborne virus, they'd be done for already!"
Hearing Alice's explanation, Sean finally nodded.
Upon reaching the blockade site, the leading county police officer immediately walked over and motioned for Lynn and the others to stop.
After showing his Federal Bureau of Investigation ID, Lynn Hall looked at the police chief and said, "I am Lynn Hall of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. From now on, I am taking over here!"
"Give me a detailed account of what happened here!"
After looking at Lynn's ID, the police chief began, "It's like this, Mr. Hall, this small town has about thirteen hundred permanent residents."
"Everything was normal before last night, but this morning, a thick fog suddenly enveloped the town, and overnight, everyone in the entire town lost consciousness, acting purely on instinct."
"However, even though the people in the town are unconscious, they haven't stepped out of the town. We don't know the specific reason, so we could only seal off the town."
Hearing the police chief's account, Lynn looked at the constantly wandering figures in the dense fog within the town: "Who was the first person to discover the scene and report it?"
"That would be me, Agent!"
A tall county police officer walked out from the side and then reported, "My sister's family lives in this town. Since last night, my sister's phone has been unreachable."
"Worried that something had happened, I drove over overnight, but when I got to about three kilometers from the town, I found that I couldn't find a way into the town no matter what, so I just..."
"Wait, you mean, you drove last night, but couldn't find a way into the town?"
Looking at the wide road in front of him, Lynn Hallfrowned.
"Yes, Agent!"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, the county police officer nodded and said, "I also felt very strange. After driving here, the road into the town seemed to disappear out of thin air, turning into a wasteland."
"And the area around the car was enveloped in thick fog, with visibility less than two meters."
"Because I am very familiar with this town, I can usually drive to my sister's place even with my eyes closed. To prevent any accident at my sister's house, I wanted to force my car into the town."
"But the car lost power instantly."
At this point, the county police officer looked at the town in front of him with a mix of fear and strangeness.
Chapter 38 A true supernatural event!
Seeing a hint of fear in the county Agent's eyes, Lynn Hallfrowned and asked, "And then?"
"When the car wouldn't start, I thought about getting out and walking into town, but before I could even open the door, I saw pairs of blood-red eyes staring intently at me."
At this point, the county Agent's body trembled uncontrollably: "I was terrified. The car wouldn't start, my phone had no signal, and I didn't dare get out, so I just hid in the car all night."
"It wasn't until dawn that those blood-red eyes staring at me slowly disappeared."
Listening to the county Agent's words, Sean whispered to Alice beside him, "Why does it feel like a horror story? Is it really a supernatural event?"
"Something like this should be handled by S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Hearing Sean's words, Alice shook her head: "We can't confirm if it's a supernatural event yet. It could also be a case created by Mutants."
"You should know that Mutants have many incredible abilities, so we need to investigate these things first!"
Listening to the conversation between the two beside him, Dennis, who had been silent, whispered, "Actually... I know a Mutant with 'hallucination' abilities. She can make people see what they fear most deep down."
"Perhaps the blood-red eyes this county Agent saw were just an illusion!"
"You know such a Mutant?"
Looking at Dennis with some surprise, Alice frowned and said, "Your mother said you've never had contact with any Mutants, and your background check file doesn't indicate any contact with other Mutants!"
Looking at Alice's serious expression, Dennis was silent for a moment, then softly said, "When I first joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I didn't know if I should trust you."
"But now... and that little girl who can make others fall into illusions is only 13 years old."
Hearing Dennis's words, Alice nodded gently: "After this matter is over, you can tell the Chief yourself."
"Also, everyone has private social connections, but when it comes to crucial issues, you shouldn't hide things from the Chief!"
"Otherwise, even if the Chief wants to help you later, he won't be able to!"
"I understand, I'm sorry."
"No need to apologize!"
Giving Sean a look, Alice walked over to Lynn Hall.
Watching Alice leave, Sean patted Dennis on the shoulder and said, "Alice is right, everyone has private social connections, and you're not wrong about that."
"But when it comes to Mutant issues, any official organization takes it very seriously. Besides, your entry background check file doesn't match what you just said. Once the higher-ups find out, it won't just implicate the Chief, it might even implicate your mother!"
Hearing Sean's explanation, Dennis nodded: "After this is over, I will explain the situation to the Chief!"
"By the way, Barbara, who is also a Mutant..."
Looking at Dennis, Sean smiled: "Barbara told us about all the Mutants she knows. Tsk, a long list."
In front.
"What next?"
Looking at the county Agent in front of him, Lynn Hallcontinued to ask, "What happened after dawn?"
"After dawn, I bravely entered the town, and after walking less than twenty meters, the irrational residents in the town discovered me."
"They all rushed over when they saw me. At the time, I thought I was dead, but I didn't expect them to just lift me up and throw me out!"
Speaking of this, the county Agent looked at Lynn Halland said, "Agent, they didn't hurt me, but they threw me out to the edge of the thick fog, and they seemed unwilling to step out of the thick fog."
Hearing the county Agent finish recounting the events, Lynn Hall nodded.
At this moment, a subordinate ran over to Lynn and said, "Chief, the drone lost signal as soon as it entered the Misty Town. All that came through on the screen was static!"
Looking at the computer in the Agent's hand, it was full of no-signal static patterns.
Lynn Hall then asked, "What's the progress on the quarantine side?"
"They are still analyzing the composition of the thick fog covering this town, but the only thing we can confirm right now is that the thick fog does not contain any toxic substances!"
"The biological pathologist who came with us also tested the plants around the town and likewise found no abnormalities!"
"So, everything around is normal, and to find out the real reason, we need to go into this town, right?"
"Yes, Chief!"
Hearing Lynn's words, the subordinate Agent nodded.
"Let me lead the team in, Chief!"
Coming to Lynn's side, Alice held a submachine gun and said to Lynn, "We don't know yet if there's any danger inside the town, so why don't I lead the team..."
"Let me do it!"
Hearing Alice wanting to lead the team in, Sean, who also walked over, chuckled, "When it comes to brains, Alice is more useful than me, but when it comes to skill, Chief, you know."
"In the entire New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, besides you, Chief, I am the strongest, so even if the people in the town turn into zombies from a movie, I can take them all down!"
Looking at Lynn and Alice volunteering, Lynn thought for a few seconds.
Then he waved to Dennis.
"Dennis, you go to a nearby farm now and buy some live livestock. Alice, have the information department prepare some detectors that can be tied to the livestock!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's instructions, Dennis and Aliceimmediately nodded.
Turning around and getting back into the car, Lynn Halltook out a cigarette, lit it, and quietly looked at the thick fog that enveloped the town in front of him.
The county Agent didn't lie, but Lynn always felt that this matter was definitely very tricky!
Thick fog that couldn't be dispersed by the wind, over thirteen hundred people losing consciousness overnight, drones with blocked signals, and pairs of blood-red eyes in the deep night.
No matter how you look at it, this was related to a supernatural event!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall took out his phone and found Phil Coulson's number.
S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attention to supernatural events far exceeded that of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
So, perhaps Coulson and his team knew something.
However, after thinking about it, Lynn still put his phone away.
Let's see the specific situation inside the town first!
At the same time, inside the New York Temple of magic!
"Teacher, do we really not need to intervene in this matter?"
Looking at Sorcerer Ancient One sitting on a futon and brewing tea, Mordo frowned and asked, "This has already exceeded the capabilities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, so, Teacher—"
"Don't worry!"
To Mordo's confusion, Ancient One just smiled: "Don't underestimate Lynn Hall, and someone will solve this matter!"
Chapter 39 Mutant Girl and Polaris?
Hearing Sorcerer Ancient One say that someone would resolve this matter, Mordo curiously asked, "Teacher, who are you referring to? Is it one of the Mystic Arts Sorcerers?"
"No!"
Looking at Mordo, Ancient One smiled and said, "It's a king who, in order to save his mother's soul, challenges every three years but always fails."
"As for whether he can succeed this time, it depends on whether he can overcome his inner self!"
After speaking, Sorcerer Ancient One looked outside, then slowly stood up and said, "However, some disobedient fellows do need a warning!"
With that, Sorcerer Ancient One opened a magic portal and then disappeared within the magic sanctuary.
As dusk approached, the Sun gradually sank below the horizon.
Inside the black Chevrolet, Gwen's excited voice continuously came from the phone.
"Lynn, do you know? I suddenly found my strength greatly increased after waking up. When I went to the bathroom just now, I accidentally broke off the doorknob!"
"And, and, I found my senses greatly enhanced, even flies in front of me became slow motion!"
"Also, I can even crawl on walls now! Oh my goodness, I can hang upside down on the ceiling!"
Listening to Gwen's excited voice on the phone, Lynn Hallasked with a smile, "Can you shoot webs?"
"Huh?"
Facing Lynn's question, Gwen on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment.
She raised her hand and tried to shoot webs, but nothing like a web was emitted.
"It seems I can't!"
Shaking her head, Gwen said, "Lynn, do you mean... that the reason I have these abilities isn't because I awakened a Mutant gene, but because I was bitten by a spider?"
In this World with Mutants, whenever an ordinary person suddenly gains superpowers, they subconsciously assume they have awakened a Mutant gene and become a Mutant.
So Gwen subconsciously thought she had become a Mutant.
However, because her father was the Director of the New York Police Department and Lynn was an FBI Agent, Gwen was not as worried as other Mutants.
But now, hearing Lynn say that her abilities might be related to the spider that bit her, Gwen still breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She didn't reject Mutants, but she also didn't want to be discriminated against because she became a Mutant!
"Gwen, for now, just pretend this never happened. Everything will wait until I get back!"
"Also, don't let anyone know about your abilities. When the time is right, Uncle George, Helen, and I will tell them!"
Facing Lynn's persuasion, Gwen immediately agreed.
She knew that Lynn would never harm her.
Watching Dennis drive back outside, bringing dozens of chickens, ducks, and geese, Lynn said a word to Gwen, then hung up the phone and got out of the car.
He had his subordinates attach tracking and filming devices to these chickens, ducks, and geese.
Once the footage from the animals' cameras appeared on the laptop, he had Sean herd them inside.
When the dozens of chickens, ducks, and geese reached the edge of the thick fog enveloping the town, they all flapped their wings, unwilling to enter.
It seemed as if there was something terrifying inside the town, but Sean forcibly herded these animals in.
The moment these chickens, ducks, and geese entered the thick fog, the screen on the laptop abruptly cut off, replaced by a no-signal snowflake pattern.
And immediately, a series of low growls and animal screams came from within the thick fog.
Hearing the terrifying low growls, everyone on site immediately became alert.
Fully armed Federal Agents aimed their submachine guns at the thick fog ahead. If any monster rushed out, they would immediately open fire!
The low growls lasted for a moment, then the small town once again returned to calm.
Only the animals' screams also stopped. Everything was as if nothing had happened!
Closing the laptop, Lynn Hall frowned and looked at the thick fog enveloping the town.
The sky had already gradually darkened. Thinking of what the county police said, there would be many pairs of blood-red eyes in the darkness.
Lynn Hall then waved to Alice.
"Boss, do you need me to take the brothers in to check?"
Coming to Lynn's side, Alice asked, holding her weapon.
"Don't enter the town for now. Wait until tomorrow morning. Also, tell the brothers to be vigilant tonight."
"Once anything rushes out of the town, kill it immediately!"
"Also, keep an eye on the vehicles and signals at all times. If the surrounding signal is blocked, notify me immediately!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Alice immediately relayed it.
Perhaps it was just her imagination, but Alice always felt as if there was a pair of eyes watching her as the Sun set.
When the Sun completely disappeared, the temporary camp outside the town was brightly lit.
By the bonfire.
Lynn was grilling chicken wings on an iron skewer, while Dennis, sitting opposite him, had his head bowed as if he had done something wrong.
"So, you think that little girl with the ability to cause hallucinations is very pitiful? So you wanted to protect her and not let anyone know her identity?"
Flipping the half-cooked chicken wings, Lynn looked at Dennis and asked.
"Yes, Boss. After she and her companion escaped from the orphanage, they have been hiding around."
"If I hadn't coincidentally met her and her companion, these two girls might still be hiding under a bridge!"
Speaking of this, Dennis looked at Lynn Hall and said, "Boss, I promise these two little girls have never harmed any ordinary person."
"Laura is only 13, and Polaris is only 14. To my knowledge, the most excessive thing they've done is Laura using her hallucinatory ability to trick two hamburgers from passersby."
"You just said Laura's companion is named Polaris?"
Hearing Dennis mention this nickname, Lynn looked at him: "What is Polaris's real name?"
"I don't know!"
Shaking his head at Lynn, Dennis said, "Boss, during the time I've known them, Polaris has always been unwilling to reveal her name."
"Even when I used all my pocket money to rent a house for them, Polaris was unwilling to reveal anything about herself!"
Seeing that his Boss was somewhat interested in the girl nicknamed Polaris, Dennis focused on introducing her: "Laura said that Polaris is someone she met at the same orphanage."
"I don't know Polaris's Mutant ability; I've never seen her use it. But she has a somewhat melancholic personality and gets a bit irritable when she encounters trouble."
"Oh, her most noticeable feature is her dark green hair!"
Chapter 40 The night suddenly changed, blood-red eyes
Her nickname is Polaris; she has a somewhat melancholic personality and can be irritable when encountering problems.
She also has iconic dark green hair.
Without a doubt, this should be the Polaris I remember.
As the illegitimate daughter of Magneto and Susanna, Polaris possesses the Mutant ability to control magnetic fields and metal.
Not only that, but she can also create electromagnetic pulses, generate force fields, and fly.
Undoubtedly, among Magneto's offspring, Polaris is the most like him!
However, compared to the Omega-level Magneto, Polarisis, at most, an Alpha-level Mutant!
But Polaris is only 14 years old now; if she could be adopted or brought into the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Perhaps I could also slowly gain the benefits of these abilities from her!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall looked at Dennis.
"Officer, I was wrong!"
Seeing Lynn Hall's gaze, Dennis immediately said sincerely, "Officer, this is absolutely the last thing I've hidden from you. It's mainly because they are both still young, and at the time, I wasn't sure what the Federal Bureau of Investigation would do about them..."
Lynn Hall nodded, looking at Dennis, who seemed very sincere, as if afraid he would be kicked out of the team.
"Dennis, I never interfere with others' private lives, nor do I prevent my subordinates from befriending anyone."
"And as long as they are my subordinates, no matter what trouble they encounter, I, as their Officer, will do my best to help."
"But at the same time, I hope you understand that we are the Federal Bureau of Investigation, not ordinary people on the street. Some rules, though not written in regulations, are..."
"Officer, I understand!"
Looking at Lynn's serious expression, Dennis said "ashamedly," "Sean told me that because Mutants have the ability to cause large-scale chaos, and even overturn the World, official organizations pay extra attention to Mutant incidents."
"Especially our Federal Bureau of Investigation, because of our responsibilities, our emphasis on Mutants far exceeds that of other official organizations."
"So I promise this is the last time, Officer!"
"It's good that you understand!"
Saying that, Lynn handed him a grilled chicken wing: "Dennis, you are both my subordinate and Kelly's son, so both emotionally and logically, I value you greatly."
"You are only eighteen this year and haven't seen the ugliest side of this World yet, so maintaining innocence and kindness is normal."
"I even like your innocence and kindness, because it's a very good quality, not common within the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
Holding the grilled chicken wing and listening to his Officer talk about how much he valued him, Dennislowered his head somewhat ashamed.
Seeing this, Lynn Hall smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "But many things seen with the eyes may not be true!"
"You also said that this little girl named Laura is best at creating illusions, making people hallucinate."
"So how can you be sure that the 'pity' you saw wasn't an illusion she wove for you, with the purpose of making you empty your pockets to help them find a place to live?"
"Ah?"
Hearing Lynn's words, Dennis's mouth hung open, momentarily bewildered.
Because he had never thought about it from that perspective.
All along, he had only felt that the two of them were very pitiful, so even his subconscious thoughts were focused on how to help them.
But now, hearing his Officer say this, Dennis suddenly felt that things might not be as simple as he had imagined.
After all, whether it was their first meeting or subsequent interactions, these two little girls who escaped from the orphanage...
Their clothes were always the newest on the market!
Sometimes, the clothes they wore were even worth several months of his own pocket money!
As soon as he thought of this, a cold sweat involuntarily broke out on Dennis's forehead.
Could it be that Laura really used her ability to deceive his perception?
Looking at the slow-to-realize Dennis, Lynn smiled and patted his shoulder: "So, some things shouldn't be judged by sight alone!"
"After we resolve this matter, take me to see these two little girls. If they don't have too many problems, for your sake, I will provide them with some help!"
"Okay!"
Dennis nodded, somewhat dazed, holding the chicken wing and thinking for a long time.
Indeed, Mom was right.
In the future, no matter what happens, I must tell my Officer!
[Dennis Johnson's Favorability: 6]
Seeing Dennis's favorability increase by one point, Lynnchuckled, then picked up a grilled chicken wing and began to eat.
No sooner had the two chicken wings been finished than a crackling Current sound suddenly came from the communication headset the next second.
Almost at the same time, all the vehicles around the camp stalled, and even the lights used for illumination instantly went out!
The sudden change plunged this temporarily set-up camp into darkness.
Even the bright moon in the sky was, at some unknown time, shrouded by layers of dark clouds.
Having heard the county Detective recount last night's events in the afternoon, the prepared FBI Agents immediately activated their backup fluorescent lighting equipment.
But as soon as the light came on, the next second, everyone saw countless blood-red eyes appear at the edge of the thick fog!
Staring at these eerie blood-red eyes, these fully armed FBI Agents immediately raised their submachine guns, aiming towards the town.
As soon as Lynn Hall gave the command, countless bullets would pour out.
"Officer..."
Seeing Lynn approach with a weapon, Sean raised his gun, aiming at the blood-red eyes within the town's mist: "Should we take them out?"
"Wait a moment!"
Signaling Sean and the others to hold their positions for now, Lynn Hall's gaze fixed on those blood-red eyes.
Being stared at by countless pairs of blood-red eyes, even Lynn Hall, who possessed extremely strong mental fortitude, felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Yet, these eyes in the mist, apart from staring at them, showed no other unusual movements.
A strong wind gradually picked up around them, but the thick fog shrouding the town still did not disperse.
Not only that, but these mists seemed to be gradually solidifying.
"Officer, just as the county Detective said this afternoon, after the cars stalled, the surrounding signals were also blocked!"
Looking at her satellite phone, which showed no signal, Alice frowned and said, "Officer, why don't you withdraw first? Sean and I will stay here with the brothers!"
Lynn did not answer Alice's suggestion but instead walked directly to the edge of the cordon.
Looking at the eerie pairs of eyes within the thick fog before him, Lynn Hall suddenly reached out to touch the fog.
Seeing Lynn's action, Alice and Sean immediately raised their guns, aiming into the thick fog.
In case some terrifying tentacle monster suddenly reached out from the thick fog and grabbed their Officer's arm, they could shoot immediately to save Lynn.
However, the moment he reached out and touched the thick fog, Lynn Hall immediately sensed that something was wrong!