Chapter 41: Strange Patterns on the Wall
The moment Lynn Hall's fingertips touched the dense fog, he realized that the fog in front of him had solidified, turning into a barrier with a glass-like texture.
And the moment Lynn touched it, those blood-red eyes suddenly pressed against it.
Seeing this, Sean and Alice immediately prepared to open fire, but Lynn raised a hand to stop them.
Sure enough, those eerie eyes became motionless after touching the barrier formed by the solidified fog.
Seeing this scene, Lynn nodded slightly. It was indeed as he had guessed.
The reason the county sheriff was not attacked last night was because the Master of the eyes was blocked by the barrier!
However, it was still unknown how all of this came to be.
Moreover, was this dense fog barrier meant to prevent them from entering, or to prevent them from coming out?
Carrying her weapon, Alice came to Lynn's side, looking at the countless eyes, and then reached out to touch the barrier.
"Ouch."
Alice pulled her hand back the moment she touched the barrier, and looked at Lynn, saying, "Boss, the fog turned solid and it has Current. Why didn't you tell me?"
"Current?"
Hearing Alice say this, Lynn frowned.
When he touched it just now, he didn't feel any electric shock.
He reached out again to test it, but still felt no electric shock.
Sean, who was beside him, also reached out to test it, and likewise, he didn't feel any electric shock.
Looking at their expressions, Alice was a bit confused.
She reached out again, refusing to believe it, and again a Current pushed her away.
Seeing this scene, Lynn waved to his subordinates behind him, and soon the others rushed over.
Following Lynn's instructions, everyone else tried it one by one.
Except for a few women from the information department, the other male Agents did not feel any electric shock.
"FUXX, does this solidified dense fog even have gender discrimination?"
Alice extended a middle finger towards the fog barrier, then turned around resentfully and returned to the camp.
"Sean, have everyone take turns on night watch tonight, weapons loaded. We'll enter this town to investigate the situation after dawn!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's command, Sean immediately went to assign tasks!
Back in the car, Lynn reclined his seat, closing his eyes to rest while pondering whether those eerie eyes belonged to the residents of the town.
No matter what had befallen this town, Lynn had already decided on the "truth" to clarify.
It must be a virus deliberately spread by the Great Russians. This has become the official customary explanation for disasters that cannot be truly explained!
After a night's rest.
As dawn gradually broke, the barrier formed by the dense fog also transformed back into mist.
The stalled cars could be restarted, and even the blocked signals returned to normal!
Because of the "Current" last night, Lynn had Alice stay put with the female members, while he, along with Sean and others, entered the town.
As soon as a dozen fully armed Federal Bureau of Investigation members entered the town, they saw residents wandering aimlessly in the streets.
When they saw Lynn leading the team in, they immediately rushed over.
Seeing this, Lynn directly ordered them to open Fire.
Bursts of gunshots echoed through the town, but even after being pierced by bullets, the residents continued to charge towards them.
Even when their heads were shattered by bullets, they still kept coming towards the group.
Seeing this scene, Lynn Hall casually grabbed a charging guy and threw him out.
The resident thrown by Lynn crashed into the nearby wall, breaking both his legs, but he still crawled towards Lynn.
"FUXX, Boss, what the hell have the residents of this town turned into?"
Seeing "monsters" whose heads exploded like watermelons, yet their headless bodies, as if equipped with navigation, lunged towards them.
Sean cursed in a low voice while firing his gun.
"Sean, lead the team out of the dense fog. No one is allowed in until I come out!"
As he spoke, Lynn Hall leaped onto the rooftop in a few strides.
"Boss, let me do it. You lead the team out!"
Aiming his submachine gun at the ground, Sean was about to follow suit and climb up to take Lynn's place.
But Lynn glared at him and said, "Execute the command!"
"...Yes!"
Sean hesitated, glanced at Lynn, and gripped his submachine gun, gritting his teeth.
Then he furiously emptied a clip into these unkillable residents.
Only then did he reluctantly lead his team out of the town!
As Sean and the others retreated from the town, the residents who were charging at them also stopped their steps.
Then they began to wander aimlessly in the streets again.
Outside the town.
Sean and the others had retreated, but Lynn Hall had not followed them out.
Alice immediately stepped forward and demanded, "Where's the Boss? Damn it, you bastard, you left the Boss alone in the town?"
Saying this, Alice grabbed her submachine gun and prepared to rush in to save Lynn, but Sean stopped her.
"The Boss said no one is allowed to enter the town until he comes out!"
"FUXX, what if the Boss encounters danger in there?"
"This is the Boss's command!"
"Bullshit command!"
Pushing Sean aside, she was about to rush in, but the next second Sean once again blocked Alice's path: "You know the Boss's character and capabilities; he never fights unprepared battles!"
"Since the Boss gave this command, there must be a reason for it!"
"So, without the Boss's command, even if the Directorcame, no one is allowed to enter!"
"You..."
Staring at Sean with wide eyes, Alice kicked him hard: "If the Boss gets trapped in there, I'll personally send you down to accompany him!"
"You won't need to do it!"
Seeing that Alice was no longer impulsive, Sean walked to the side and lit a cigarette, saying, "If those unkillable things really hurt the Boss, I'll tie bombs to myself and blow them to kingdom come!"
Seeing the atmosphere in the scene a bit heavy, Dennis, who was about to speak, quietly closed his mouth.
This was the first time he had witnessed Alice and Sean arguing.
Having joined the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation these past few days, he was very clear that these two were the Boss's most trusted subordinates!
Inside the town.
Standing on the rooftop, Lynn Hall couldn't help but frown as he looked at the houses in the town.
On the exterior walls of the first few houses he saw, there was a blood-red, eerie symbol drawn.
This symbol was a hexagram enclosed within a circle, and upon closer inspection, each point of the hexagram had something resembling a ram's horn drawn on it.
Continuously leaping from one rooftop to another, Lynndiscovered that all the houses in the town had the same eerie symbol drawn on their walls.
This discovery made Lynn frown, because he kept feeling that he had seen this eerie blood-colored symbol somewhere before, but he just couldn't remember where!
Chapter 42: Strange Stone Men and Patterns
After memorizing the patterns on these houses, Lynn Hallchecked the town again.
The town in the dense fog was desolate, and with no outsiders entering, the native residents were still aimlessly wandering the streets, completely unaware.
After confirming there were no new discoveries, he prepared to leave.
But as soon as he turned around, he suddenly felt a chilling coldness behind him.
Without time to think, Lynn immediately rolled to another rooftop, aimed his submachine gun at the attacker purely by feel, and then pulled the trigger.
"Da da da"
The expected sound of bullets piercing through the attacker's body did not occur; instead, there was a clanging sound.
After stabilizing himself, Lynn Hall finally realized that his attacker was a bizarre stone man!
This bizarre stone man was two meters tall, and his entire body was blood-red.
Moreover, his body had completely transformed into a stone structure, so much so that even bullets striking his body caused no damage whatsoever.
"Ho ho ho"
Countless bullets struck its body, but this stone man did not retreat half a step.
Its dark red, bloodthirsty eyes stared at Lynn, and from its mouth, which was chewing on what could not be distinguished as human or animal flesh, it continuously emitted extremely harsh "ho ho" sounds.
Seeing that the submachine gun could not cause any damage to this stone man, Lynn Hall casually threw the gun to the ground.
A white, thumb-sized spherical object appeared in his hand at some point, and when the stone man lunged at him, Lynn Hall sidestepped the massive fist.
At the same time, he grabbed the stone man's thick waist and flashed behind him.
Wrapping his arms around the stone man's waist, he executed a suplex, slamming it heavily onto the ground from the rooftop.
Then, Lynn leaped down, his feet landing heavily on the stone man's body.
Although this stone man's body strength was at a BUG level, when it came to close combat, it was like a moving sandbag in front of Lynn!
With Lynn stepping on its chest, the stone man struggled continuously, trying to get up, but with Lynn's super strength, the stone man could not get up no matter how much it struggled.
Watching the stone man open its mouth and emit a horrifying sound, Lynn Hall unhesitatingly shoved the white spherical object into its mouth!
In a flash, Lynn Hall had already retreated ten meters away, watching the stone man try to get up from the ground.
Lynn Hall then pressed the button on the controller in his hand.
"Boom"
A violent explosion detonated inside the stone man's mouth; the next second, the explosive energy erupted in a flash of Fire, directly shattering the stone man's head.
This white, spherical object was a specially made miniature bomb from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; despite its small size, its power could easily destroy a house.
Seeing the stone man, whose head had been blown to pieces, no longer moving, Lynn Hall walked forward.
After confirming it had no vital signs, Lynn Hall then examined its corpse.
To prevent others from figuring out his trump card, Lynn Hall had never formally tested his strength limit.
However, Lynn could effortlessly lift the car in the parking lot, which weighed nearly two tons.
This indicates that his strength limit is at least between 15T and 25T.
He carefully examined the corpse, especially the fractured cervical spine area.
Lynn discovered that even this guy's internal structure was made of special stone.
Moreover, he checked this guy's body and found that it also had that bizarre horned hexagram pattern.
After seeing this pattern, Lynn Hall pondered for a moment, then flashed to the side and grabbed an aimlessly wandering resident to examine him.
However, this guy did not have such a pattern on his body.
Throwing the resident, who was "gesturing menacingly" at him, Lynn Hall picked up the submachine gun he had discarded and walked out of the town.
As soon as he emerged from the dense fog, he saw that the atmosphere in the camp was solemn.
Not only that, but at some point, a large group of reporters carrying cameras and microphones had arrived outside the camp.
If it weren't for the surrounding county police maintaining order and keeping them out, Lynn even thought this group of guys would rush directly into the dense fog!
"Boss, you're finally out!"
The moment Lynn appeared, Sean and Alice immediately rushed forward.
They looked Lynn up and down, wanting to see if he was injured, but then heard Lynn say, "I'm fine, what's with all these reporters?"
Facing Lynn's question, Alice said, "Boss, didn't the video about this town break a million views online?"
"But at first, this didn't attract the attention of these reporters, but from the time we took over here until now, in less than 24 hours, the views directly exceeded twenty million."
"Then these reporters found their way here like sharks smelling blood!"
Hearing Alice's explanation, Lynn frowned and said, "From yesterday afternoon to this morning, the online views suddenly increased so much? Who is the mastermind?"
"Tide Organization!"
Alice shrugged at Lynn and said, "I confirmed with the information department; the mastermind behind the surge in video views is the Tide Organization."
"And initially, the county police filmed the video and pictures just to report to their superiors, but no one knows how the video got online."
"I suspect it's very likely that the Tide Organization also hacked into the Oswego Police Department, and then..."
Hearing Alice's explanation, Lynn Hall nodded: "Expel these reporters and tell them that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will hold a press conference as soon as possible to announce the results of the investigation into this incident."
"Understood, but Boss, with the surge in online video views and discussions, I'm worried..."
"Don't worry, another matter will soon attract the attention of the media and the public!"
Saying that, Lynn walked to the side, took out his phone, and made a call!
Malibu Beach, inside Tony Stark's Villa.
"Sir, Mr. Lynn Hall is calling!"
Tony Stark, who was admiring the freshly painted armor, heard Jarvis's reminder and answered the phone: "Hey Lynn, what's up?"
"Let me guess, calling me during work hours, does it mean the matter you asked me to investigate has yielded results?"
Hearing Tony Stark's words, Lynn Hall chuckled: "No results yet, but I think the answer will be revealed soon."
"But before that, I have something here that I need your help with!"
Listening to Lynn proactively asking for his help, Tony Stark put down his tools and said, "No problem, what do you need me to do?"
Chapter 43: The Focus of All Eyes, Tony Stark
Above a peaceful Manhattan.
"Oh my god, what is that?"
"Oh hell, this looks like a scene from a sci-fi movie!"
"God, this is just too cool!"
As exclamations rang out from the streets, everyone instinctively looked up at the sky.
A dazzling golden-red suit of armor was flying through the air, and every time it passed over a place, there were endless exclamations and sounds of cameras clicking from the ground below.
Inside the armor.
Listening to the shocked reactions of the crowd below, Tony Stark said with great pleasure, "Jarvis, this is how ordinary people react the first time they see the Markarmor."
"Someone like Lynn, who, upon seeing the armor for the first time, asked if I could turn it into a bracelet, is the exception!"
"Keep increasing the flight power. Although I'm very low-key, since I promised Lynn, I think I should do my best!"
In response to Tony Stark's "modesty," Jarvis teased, "Sir, you are indeed a very 'low-key' person, not enjoying the attention of the crowd at all."
"Jarvis, after this upgrade, you've definitely gone bad!"
Saying that, Tony Stark controlled the armor's flight and said, "Jarvis, see if there are any reporters around. Let's make a stunning entrance!"
"Sir, three blocks away, a New York Times reporter is buying a hot dog at a stall, and she's accompanied by a cameraman carrying a camera!"
"If that's the case, what are we waiting for?"
With that, Tony Stark flew directly towards the direction three blocks away!
After buying a hot dog from the stall, the female reporter ate it while complaining to the cameraman, "FUXX, these miserly informants, these Grinches, should be hung from a lamppost!"
"If they don't give us enough informant fees, where are we supposed to find news that's eye-catching enough? Is explosive news just going to fall from the sky?"
"I'm a graduate of a legitimate, prestigious university with a journalism major, and I'm reduced to searching for news all over the streets!"
While eating her hot dog and complaining, the female reporter didn't hear her usual "admirer's" agreement, so she instinctively looked at him.
When she saw her admirer, his eyes were wide, and he looked as if he had seen a ghost, staring at the sky.
The female reporter frowned and asked, "What are you looking at?"
Saying that, the female reporter also looked up at the sky.
When she saw the dazzling armor in the sky, her eyes widened.
Especially when she saw "it" land directly in front of the hot dog stall, the hot dog in the female reporter's hand fell to the ground.
"Could I trouble you for a hot dog?"
Landing in front of the stall, Tony Stark deliberately pretended not to see the female reporter over there.
After she excitedly ran over with her microphone, Tony Stark opened his faceplate and said, "Wow, beautiful, is that hot dog on the ground yours? Don't tell me I scared you!"
"If so, I'll buy you another hot dog!"
Saying that, Tony Stark gestured to the stall owner to give her a hot dog.
When the faceplate opened and the person inside the armor turned out to be Tony Stark.
The female reporter ignored the hot dog offered by the stall owner and instead excitedly asked with her microphone, "Oh my God, Mr. Stark? I can't believe it's you! Is this cool mech your latest invention?"
"This is just too cool, it feels like watching a sci-fi movie! Mr. Stark, is this mech the latest weapon developed by Stark Industries? Didn't you say you were going to permanently shut down..."
"Hey, hey, calm down, okay?"
Watching the female reporter excitedly thrusting the microphone towards his mouth, Tony Stark spread his hands and said, "This is not a weapon, it's just a mechanical prosthetic!"
"Also, do you think it's very cool?"
"Of course, Mr. Stark, this is simply a groundbreaking product."
"Your taste is quite good, after all, this is something only a genius can create. Of course, I only used one-fifth of my wisdom to create this mechanical prosthetic."
Facing the female reporter's praise, Tony Stark displayed an expression of course.
He didn't know where he pulled out a twenty-dollar bill and handed it to the stall owner, saying, "Give this beautiful lady another hot dog, it's on me!"
With that, Tony Stark controlled the armor and flew away.
"Oh my God, oh my God, this is just amazing!"
Waving the microphone in her hand, the female reporter excitedly said to her companion, who was carrying a camera, "Did you get all of that on film? Justin, let's head back to the newsroom immediately."
"Our bonus this month will definitely double!"
With that, the female reporter excitedly ran towards the car.
Two hours later, at the edge of the town enveloped in thick fog.
"Boss, the internet is now flooded with videos of Tony Stark flying in his armor. Some were filmed by passersby, and some are news reports from the New York Times."
"In just two hours, the views on the photos and videos have exceeded a million. Tony Stark has already become the focus of attention!"
Hearing Alice's words, Lynn Hall ate his lunch from a meal box and said, "I already expected this. After all, compared to what's happening in this small town..."
"Tony Stark and the never-before-seen armor are more attention-grabbing."
"By the way, are there any results for the pattern I drew?"
In response to Lynn's question, Alice picked up her laptop and said, "We found it, Boss. The information department searched and compared the pattern you drew online."
"It was ultimately discovered that it's related to a sacrificial ritual of a certain tribe in Eastern Europe, and based on the clues, colleagues in the information department also once saw a record of it in a book published by a mysterious Professor."
At this point, Alice looked at Lynn and said, "Boss, this Professor of mysticism also served as a Professor at Yale University, and you even attended his lectures!"
"Is that so?"
Hearing Alice say that, Lynn Hall put down his meal box and took the laptop to look at it.
When he saw the Professor on the computer, Lynn Hallfinally remembered.
He had not only attended his lectures but had also read his book on mysticism in his spare time.
That book described mysterious rituals from all over the World, and even listed legendary figures such as demons and Angels.
Among them was the pattern inside the town.
No wonder when he first saw that strange pattern, he felt a bit familiar but couldn't recall it.
However, was that pattern used for sacrifice?
Lynn scrolled to the part about the mysterious pattern, took a look, and frowned.
Sacrificing life and selling one's soul to demons in Hell to gain mysterious power.
So, the residents of this town were actually the sacrificial victims in an evil ritual?
Chapter 44: Mephisto, Lord of Hell
After the call with the Professor, Lynn Hall looked at the detailed information of the town residents and fell into thought.
It could now be confirmed that what was happening in this town was a supernatural event, and that symbol represented an evil sacrificial ritual.
Sacrificing one's own or more souls to the devil in exchange for powerful strength.
As for who the sacrifice was offered to, and what would happen to those who lost their souls after being sacrificed, the Professor was also unclear.
The reason he knew about this symbol was from a legend he heard during his travels in Eastern Europe when he was young.
Leaning back in his chair, Lynn Hall pinched the bridge of his nose, his mind recalling the strange stone man in the town during the day.
Could that stone man be the one who orchestrated the sacrificial ritual, sacrificing the souls of over 1,300 people to the devil to gain supernatural power?
If that were truly the case, then why was the town always shrouded in thick fog?
Why were the soulless town residents always trapped within the town, unable to leave, and why did the thick fog turn into a barrier every night?
It couldn't be that the demons from Hell were worried about those "walking dead" harming other civilians, could it?
It was impossible to think that way, after all, even he, a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent, didn't care about the lives of these U.S. citizens.
Let alone the so-called demons from Hell!
However, wasn't Sorcerer Supreme Gu Yi's duty to protect the safety of the reality dimension?
Lynn didn't believe that a major event involving over 1,300 human lives could be hidden from Ancient One.
But even now, Ancient One and the secret art sorcerers had not appeared.
Thinking of this, Lynn looked at the thick fog, which had once again solidified into a barrier after dark, and frowned.
"Boss, have some coffee."
Alice walked over with the coffee, handing the brewed coffee to Lynn: "I've already finished writing the investigation report for this incident."
"As per your request, all the blame has been shifted to the Polar Bear, stating that they secretly created a terrifying biochemical virus in this town."
At this, Alice laughed: "Boss, as long as the Polar Bear exists, it makes it much easier for us to handle investigation results that are difficult to explain publicly."
"So now I actually hope the Polar Bear becomes more and more stable!"
Hearing Alice say this, Lynn also chuckled: "It's best not to let anyone from the Department of Justice hear that, otherwise, if they slap a spy hat on you, I won't be able to help you."
"I'm not stupid, am I?"
At this, Alice leaned close to Lynn and whispered: "I heard from the training department that after a few days of training, Barbara, although not familiar with the Bureau's operations."
"But she should be able to help you with some documents, so Boss, are you really going to go for her or not?"
Looking at Alice's gossipy eyes, Lynn Hall pushed her head, telling her to get lost.
"Tsk, boring, isn't it just that thing? I can tell from the way she looks at you..."
Drinking coffee from his cup, Lynn heard Alice's words trail off mid-sentence.
Lynn looked up and suddenly noticed that the surrounding space-time seemed to be frozen.
Alice stood motionless with her mouth open, and the nearby bonfire, which had been flickering in the wind, also instantly stilled.
Even the flying insects were frozen in mid-air.
The sudden change made Lynn Hall instantly vigilant, and his gun was just drawn.
He saw a man holding a staff, whose age he couldn't discern, looking at him with a smile.
The reason he couldn't tell how old he was, was because Lynn felt that if you said he was twenty, people would believe it, and if you said he was eighty, people would also believe it.
The moment he saw this You-Know-Who, Lynn Hallaimed his gun at him.
But before he could pull the trigger, the pistol suddenly turned into colorful bubbles and flew into the night sky.
"Don't be impulsive, I have no ill intentions!"
Looking at Lynn's wary eyes, the man walked towards him with a smile: "To me, this is just a very interesting challenge."
"Originally, I didn't intend for anyone to disturb this challenge, but after seeing you, I changed my mind."
Looking at the man who was walking towards him step by step, yet the surrounding space-time was rapidly contracting under his feet.
Lynn Hall dared not be careless in the slightest.
"Compared to the challenger, your soul is the strangest and most interesting I have ever seen!"
[Mephisto's Favorability: 1]
Looking at the sudden system prompt, Lynn Hall's pupils contracted slightly.
This You-Know-Who in front of him was actually the Lord of Hell, Mephisto?
Before Lynn Hall could speak, a ball of green magicappeared around them.
As the green magic formed a circular portal, a man in a green cloak with an iron mask on his head walked out!
"Mephisto!"
"It's been three years again, Doom, I wonder how your strength is now, I'm really looking forward to this challenge!"
Listening to Mephisto's tone, Victor Von Doom's eyes flashed with anger.
He naturally understood that his triennial challenge, in Mephisto's eyes, was like an animal show in a circus for entertainment.
This was undoubtedly a great humiliation for Victor Von Doom!
Yet, despite this, Victor Von Doom had never thought of giving up.
Because, this was the only way to rescue his mother's soul from Hell!
"Don't rush the challenge, I've found something even more interesting!"
Looking at Victor Von Doom, whose eyes seemed to be spitting Fire, Mephisto smiled as he looked at Lynn Hall.
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Mephisto, the legendary Lord of Hell."
"Lynn Hall, your soul is the strangest of all the humans I have ever seen, so would you like to make a deal with me?"
His gaze fixed on Lynn, his eyes filled with temptation: "As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, then you can have everything you desire."
"Such as powerful strength, endless wealth, revered status, the most beautiful women in the World..."
"Of course, in return, all you have to do is give your soul to me after you die. How about it? Is it not worth it to trade what happens after death for an unparalleled life before death?"
Hearing Mephisto's alluring voice, Lynn Hall suddenly said: "Like that flaming skeleton in California?"
"You actually know Johnny?"
Looking at Lynn, Mephisto's interest grew even stronger.
"You can also possess power as strong as his, how about it, are you willing to make this deal with me?"
As his voice fell, an ancient scroll appeared in Mephisto's hand: "Come on, child, as long as you sign your name, everything you desire will be within your grasp!"
Chapter 45: Lynn's Terrorist Attack
Facing Mephisto's temptation, Lynn Hall suddenly asked, "This town's more than 1,300 residents will turn into walking dead. Is this related to you?"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Mephisto chuckled, "I didn't force them."
"It's just that my followers gave them wealth they couldn't refuse and promised them a carefree life, so they voluntarily participated in that soul-sacrifice ritual."
At this point, Mephisto gently waved his hand.
The town residents, like walking dead, appeared before Lynn's eyes.
"Look, they now have abundant wealth and no worries. Did I deceive them?"
Listening to the playful tone in Mephisto's voice, Lynn Hall sneered, "That's truly 'carefree'!"
"This is the devil's deception. Anyone who believes the devil's whispers will become a goat stuck in a quagmire."
Victor Von Doom, standing nearby, said coldly, and then green magic appeared in his palm: "Stop talking nonsense, Mephisto, let's start the challenge!"
Listening to Victor Von Doom's icy tone, Mephistochuckled, "You're really impatient. Your mother has been living in hell for ten years."
"I think if she knew that to save her, you have to every three years—"
"Shut up! She's not someone you're fit to talk about!"
"Tsk."
Looking at the green magic in Victor's palm, Mephistoshook his head.
With a gentle wave of his hand, the next second, a large pool of lava appeared around Victor Von Doom.
From the scorching lava, a large group of horned demons rushed out, charging at him with various weapons like pitchforks and chains.
Almost instantly, Victor Von Doom engaged in battle with those lava demons.
Under the combined blessing of magic and technology, Victor Von Doom actually fought the group of lava demons to a standstill.
"Honestly, I really like Victor Von Doom. To rescue his wizard mother, who sacrificed her soul to me, he challenges me every three years."
"Of course, this is one of my few pleasures."
At this point, Mephisto looked at Lynn Hall and said, "But compared to him, your soul is even more precious. How about it, do you want to sign a soul contract with me?"
"I guarantee you can get everything you want!"
Facing Mephisto's whispered temptation, Lynn Hallsuddenly said, "Unless you can give me all your power and let me take your place."
"Also, sell your soul to me, otherwise I don't want to become a walking dead like these town residents!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's "outrageous demand," Mephistoburst into laughter.
"That won't do. Although your soul is very precious, I can't give that much, otherwise I'll become your toy!"
"You see, there's no way. You want to negotiate with me, but you won't agree to the conditions I propose!"
[Mephisto's Favorability: 2]
Looking at Lynn with eyes full of interest, Mephistopondered for a moment and said, "I want your soul more and more."
"So you're going to 'deceive' me with my family? Just like Johnny Blaze?"
"You guessed it?"
Mephisto looked at Lynn Hall with appreciation, his eyes gradually becoming more interesting: "You are much more interesting than Victor Von Doom and Johnny."
"It seems I'll have to think of other ways. I hope next time we meet, your soul will belong to me!"
Saying that, Mephisto's figure gradually began to fade.
"Are you not going to take the more than 1,300 people in this town back to hell?" Lynn asked, seeing Mephisto's figure gradually becoming transparent.
"Them? Heh, just a bunch of soulless rotten flesh."
With that, Mephisto's figure completely disappeared.
As Mephisto vanished, the surrounding static time and space also instantly returned to normal.
"So, Boss, when exactly will you make Barbara kneel before you and... speak? I still hope to see—"
Mid-sentence, Alice suddenly saw Lynn Hall's originally calm expression instantly turn solemn!
Seeing this, Alice immediately gripped her weapon and vigilantly looked around.
At the same time, she gave Sean a tactical hand signal.
If there was any danger, she would immediately open fire!
"It's nothing!"
Taking a long breath, Lynn Hall leaned back in his chair as if relieved.
When Lynn Hall first encountered Mephisto, he maintained a calm demeanor and even chatted cheerfully.
But in reality, the pressure he brought to Lynn was immense!
The feeling of being targeted by Mephisto was not friendly at all. It was all his fault for still being too weak!
After muttering a low curse, a sharp glint flashed in Lynn Hall's eyes.
"Alice, send the town coordinates to... never mind, go get some drug-trafficking prisoners from various New Yorkprisons!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Alice didn't understand why the Boss wanted a group of death row inmates.
However, she still said firmly, "Understood!"
Watching Alice go to prepare, Lynn Hall took out his phone and sent a message to Director Duke.
The next morning, it was still dimly lit.
Several cars full of prisoners slowly drove over.
In the major maximum-security prisons across the United States, there is no shortage of drug traffickers.
When these people got out of the cars, the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation also delivered the "equipment" Lynn wanted.
After having the "equipment" tied to these drug traffickers, Lynn Hall had his Agents push the drug traffickers into the misty town.
"Damn it, what are you bastards doing?"
"Let go of me, you sons of bitches."
"F***!"
Listening to the drug traffickers' curses, they were pushed into the town at gunpoint.
Lynn Hall casually tossed Sean a cigarette and said, "How's the setup?"
"Don't worry, Boss, the area around the town has been completely sealed off, and the brothers from the intelligence department have jammed the signals here, so even satellites can't capture the situation."
"Later, I'll disguise this town as having suffered a terrorist attack, and absolutely no word will leak out!"
Listening to Sean's solemn assurance, Lynn Hall nodded.
Casually dropping the cigarette to the ground and stepping on it, Lynn Hall looked at his watch and said, "In ten minutes, I want no living creature left breathing in this town!"
"Yes!"
Sean nodded solemnly to Lynn Hall, then led his people to carry out the mission.
Not long after.
A series of violent explosions erupted in the town, and the entire ground even began to tremble.
Originally, Lynn had wanted to use missiles to cleanse this town.
However, he thought about how Director would have difficulty explaining to media reporters at the press conference how the polar bear launched missiles to destroy the town without them being intercepted.
So Lynn Hall adopted this method.
After all, the polar bear created a virus that killed more than 1,300 people, and fearing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, used human bomb terrorist attacks to destroy the evidence.
See, that explains it.
Indeed, he was Director Duke's most loyal subordinate.
As for whether the media and public would believe it?
That was announced by the Director, what did it have to do with Lynn?
Chapter 46 The opponent surrenders to Lin En!
Federal Building.
Seeing Lynn return with Alice and others, Miller Field, who was about to go on an assignment, stepped forward and stopped him.
"Something wrong?"
"Can we talk?"
Hearing Miller Field say he wanted to talk to him, Lynn Hall suddenly smiled, "What, is that dentist case you're investigating at a standstill, and you want my help?"
Saying that, Lynn motioned for Shawne and Alice to leave first.
Then he poured a cup of coffee and went to the window, saying, "Go on, what do you want to talk about?"
"The Deputy Director has been in the hospital for half a year already, everyone knows he won't live much longer."
Coming to the window, Miller Field looked at Lynn and said, "You're D3 now, but you haven't become Deputy Director. It seems that after Rich Hood takes on an advisory role next year, the Agent Director position will definitely be yours, right?"
Hearing Miller say that, Lynn Hall smiled, "Don't forget, Internal Affairs Department Director Jessica is still watching me!"
"So you have a chance to compete with me..."
"Come on, Lynn, no one who can go from a regular Agentto this point is an idiot!"
Laughing at himself, Miller Field took a sip of coffee and said, "I do want to sit in the Agent Director position."
"And I heard that after Rich Hood takes on a less demanding role next year, I even sent some 'messages' to the Internal Affairs Department."
"Unfortunately, both the Director and Rich Hood value you more. This mission is the best example."
"Although I'm a bit unconvinced, I'm not stupid. The Director values you so much, so even if the Internal Affairs Department keeps an eye on you, it won't have any effect!"
At this point, Miller stared at Lynn and said, "Lynn, if I help you get rid of the other two Assistant Directors, then after you become Director..."
"Can I become Deputy Director?"
Listening to Miller Field's words, which sounded like a surrender, Lynn was unsure whether what this guy said was true or false.
He opened the system and checked his favorability towards him.
He found that his favorability towards him had increased from -1 to 2 points!
"I cannot make any promises."
Hearing Lynn say that, Miller Field frowned.
Just as he was about to say something, he heard Lynncontinue, "But Miller, your rank really should be raised. You've been D2 for almost three years, right?"
"Oh, by the way, I heard that the guys in our Bureau's Internal Affairs Department are restless again? Miller, when will these moles who specifically target us field Agents and the hyenas who audit us quiet down?"
Hearing Lynn Hall say that, Miller Field's eyes lit up.
"Yes, those moles in internal affairs really should be rectified. They simply don't understand, which time are we field Agents not facing danger?"
Watching Miller understand his words, his favorability increased from 2 to 4.
Lynn Hall patted him on the shoulder and said, "I need to go report this mission to the Director."
"Things are making a big fuss online, we always have to give the public a satisfactory answer!"
After speaking, Lynn Hall prepared to leave.
"Lynn, the other two Assistant Directors are not simple either. One has an uncle serving in the Department of Justice, and the other has several congressmen from his family."
"It's hard for people like us without connections or background to get promoted!"
Listening to Miller Field's reminder, Lynn Hall smiled, then turned and left.
Miller's meaning was already very clear: although the two guys competing with him for the Director position had unusual backgrounds, he had a way to handle them.
He probably racked his brains but couldn't find any dirt on him, plus he confirmed James Duke's attitude towards him through this mission.
That's why he was so sensible to approach him.
However, even if Miller Field hadn't approached him, Lynn Hall wouldn't have cared about the other two guys.
After all, if he didn't join HYDRA's Brotherhood, he couldn't become Director; if he joined HYDRA's Brotherhood and still couldn't become Director...
Then wouldn't his joining be in vain?
But in two years, if James Duke really becomes the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and he takes over the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation...
Then various departments would indeed need his own people.
Therefore, in these two years, he could use his own people to slowly 'infiltrate' various departments!
Inside James Duke's office.
Every time Lynn came to see James Duke, he could get a genuine Cuban cigar.
Although Lynn wasn't particularly fond of it, as the Director's most trusted subordinate, he had to keep up with his pace, right?
He was still waiting for him to personally recruit him into HYDRA and promise him "high office and generous salary"!
So at this moment, Lynn was leisurely blowing smoke rings, waiting for the Director to review the mission report.
In the mission report, Lynn meticulously documented everything except for Mephisto and Victor Doom.
Of course, Lynn also thoughtfully fabricated "evidence of guilt" for the polar bear.
A moment later.
Putting down the mission report in his hand, James Dukelooked at Lynn and said with a chuckle, "Although this incident was a supernatural event, you handled it very well."
"I didn't expect an entire town's population to perish due to the polar bear's biochemical weapons."
"Not only that, they even used human bombs as a terrorist attack to destroy evidence."
"I think the public, upon learning this truth, will strongly condemn the polar bear!"
Hearing the Director say that, what else could Lynn Hallsay besides praising the Director's wisdom?
Waving his hand with a chuckle, he stopped Lynn's flattery.
James Duke looked at Lynn and said, "However, was that rock man in the report really made very powerful by sacrificing the souls of others?"
Facing the Director's inquiry, Lynn nodded and said, "Director, I consulted that Professor, and that's how he explained it."
"However, the Professor also said that even if I didn't kill him with a bomb, he wouldn't live much longer."
"Because demons have always enjoyed toying with mortals for fun, and once the fun disappears, the sacrificer will also fall into hell!"
Hearing Lynn's words, James Duke nodded, "So, what people fear most is losing themselves in pursuit of unknown power!"
"By the way, Internal Affairs Department Director Jessicais getting engaged on the sixth of next month. Did you receive an invitation?"
"I received it, Director. Although she always dislikes me, since we came from the same university, she wouldn't lack the proper etiquette!"
"That's good!"
Tapping the cigar ash in his hand, James Duke smiled, "Taking advantage of Jessica's engagement ceremony, the Brotherhood should also gather."
"Many members of the Brotherhood are eager to meet you, the new member."
Chapter 47: Obadiah Stane's Criminal Evidence
Back in his office, Lynn pondered James Duke's recent words.
The sixth of next month was the engagement ceremony between Jessica and Andrew Wayne, the son of one of the nine Supreme Court Justices.
According to James Duke, after the engagement ceremony that day, he would be taken to meet all the members of the Brotherhood.
So, was this finally their preparation to officially recruit him into HYDRA?
If so, what kind of "emotion" should he display?
First, shock, then panic after anger? Or perhaps a sense of helplessness after being forced onto the pirate ship?
Regardless of the expression, he had to perform it just right.
Facing a group of old foxes, if his expression was even slightly off, he would likely reveal himself.
As Lynn Hall was contemplating, Barbara, dressed in a white shirt and a hip-skirt, walked in.
"Boss, would you like a cup of coffee?"
Looking at her slender, beautiful legs encased in black stockings, Lynn Hall said, "Who picked out that outfit for you?"
"And, wasn't your hair red? Why did you dye it blonde?"
"Gwen's hair is blonde, isn't it? And Boss, don't you like it?"
Flipping her newly dyed blonde hair, Barbara leaned closer to Lynn and smiled, "And Alice told me that your favorite is black stockings and beautiful legs!"
Lynn shook his head and chuckled, looking at Barbara, who was deliberately showing off her assets, "Tsk, you're trying to seduce your boss!"
"Yes, I am, so what?"
Without hiding her intentions, Barbara directly sat on Lynn Hall's lap, "Why worry so much when you meet someone you like?"
"Boss, do you know how pitiful a nineteen-year-old girl is who hasn't even held hands or kissed a man?"
"Other girls enjoyed love in high school, or even middle school, but what about me? Because of my Mutantidentity, I had to be careful every day, and I had to keep my distance from others when I was studying!"
"If I weren't pretty, it would be fine, but many people pursue me, and I don't dare to interact with them!"
Wrapping her arms around Lynn Hall's neck, Barbarachuckled, "Anyway, now that you're protecting me, I'm going to freely enjoy the youth I've missed!"
Feeling Lynn's hand gently caressing her beautiful legs, Barbara bit her lip, then leaned close to Lynn's ear and said, "Boss, you think I don't know how many times you've secretly looked at my legs!"
Listening to Barbara's soft voice, Lynn Hall patted her shapely buttocks, "That's appreciation, and it's open and honest!"
"I don't care, anyway…"
Before she could finish her sentence, Barbara found herself directly pressed down onto her knees.
"Trying to seduce me? Heh, it seems I need to let you know the price of seducing your superior. On behalf of the Department of Justice, I sentence you to flogging. Do you wish to appeal?"
Hearing Lynn say that, Barbara instinctively opened her mouth wide.
Mmm… this was the price of indulging in youth!
"Phew."
He let out a long breath, picked up the remote control, and turned on the television hanging on the wall.
On the TV, Tony Stark was currently being interviewed by a large group of media.
Everyone was curious about what he meant by that mechanical prosthesis.
At this moment, Tony Stark was shining brightly in front of the camera, while Barbara, kneeling under the desk, seemed very awkward.
However, both Lynn and Tony Stark were very excited at this moment.
It wasn't until his phone on the desk rang that Lynnreluctantly picked it up.
"Don't use your teeth, haven't you ever had an ice cream cone?"
He gently patted Barbara's head, watching her change her strategy after giving him a glare.
Lynn Hall then answered the phone.
As soon as the call connected, he heard an excited voice from the other end, "Mr. Hall, Stark Industries' stock has gone crazy!"
New Jersey, at a securities firm.
Watching Stark Industries' stock soar, securities manager Daniel Whister excitedly said, "The value of the Stark Industries stock you purchased has now quadrupled, and it's still rising."
"Especially after Tony Stark accepted a TV interview and stated that the flying mechanical prosthesis was indeed made by him, the stock price soared even more… Mr. Hall."
Mid-sentence, Daniel noticed a slight oddness in Lynn Hall's voice from the other end of the phone.
Daniel Whister quickly said, "Mr. Hall, am I disturbing you?"
"It's fine!"
Looking at the still awkward Barbara, Lynn opened a drawer, took out the popping candy Jessica had left there, and handed it to Barbara.
In her confused gaze, Lynn motioned for her to eat the popping candy, "Daniel, how many times has it increased specifically?"
"Currently, it's seven times, Mr. Hall. I believe Stark Industries' stock can at least increase thirteen to fifteen times!"
Hearing Lynn Hall suddenly gasp on the other end of the phone, Daniel was a bit surprised.
"Alright then, Daniel, you're the professional. Just sell it when it reaches its peak!"
"Okay, Mr. Hall, then I won't bother you any further!"
Hanging up the phone with a puzzled expression, Danielscratched his head and continued to keep a close eye on the soaring stock.
Half an hour later.
Joy from the Information Department arrived outside Lynn's office, and just as he was about to knock, he heard Barbara's violent coughing from inside the office.
When he knocked and entered the office, he gave a strange look at Barbara, who was drinking water in large gulps.
He then placed a USB drive on Lynn's desk, "Boss, I found what you asked me to hack into Obadiah Stane's computer and investigate!"
"He indeed has connections with the Middle East armed forces who kidnapped Tony Stark, and he secretly funded them with weapons and a large amount of money."
"Moreover, I also followed the clues and found out the details of Stark Industries' weapons that Obadiah Stanehas sold through private channels to various parts of the World over the years."
"Boss, this guy not only sells weapons to the Middle Eastbut also to places like Africa and Eastern Europe. I believe there might be certain forces behind him supporting him."
"It's very likely some people from Congress or the Military!"
Hearing Joy's words, Lynn Hall picked up the USB drive, inserted it into the computer, and took a look.
Besides a few videos, there were also some detailed lists, meticulously recording the names of various weapons sold and buyer information.
"Good work, Joy."
"Boss, if you really think I worked hard, then promote me a level. Alice is already S14, and I'm only S12."
"Okay, we'll talk about it after I become a supervisor next year!"
"Tsk, all you do is string me along every day!"
Before turning to leave, Joy glanced at Barbara, who had returned to normal, then sniffed the air lightly and chuckled.
Chapter 48: Tony Stark's Choice
Malibu Beach, inside Tony Stark's Villa!
"How does it feel to be once again praised and reported on by the media?"
Lynn Hall poured himself a glass of red wine, looked at Tony Stark, and asked with a smile, "You know, a lot of people online are full of praise for your mechanical prosthetics right now!"
"Isn't this normal?"
Facing Lynn's question, Tony Stark spread his hands, "You know, I could make circuit boards at four, engines at six, I entered MIT at fifteen, and by seventeen, I had double bachelor's degrees in physics and engineering!"
"I'm already used to things like being praised by the media and the public."
"Really? I remember not long ago, when you announced the permanent closure of the weapons manufacturing department, they cursed you terribly!"
Lynn said with a smile, looking at Tony, who pretended to be nonchalant on the surface but was actually full of arrogance.
"Hmph, they're just a bunch of stupid groundhogs!"
Just thinking about how both the media and experts had heavily criticized his decision recently, and even board members had pressured him, Tony Stark couldn't help but curse.
"However, during the time you were criticized, Stark Industries' stock price dropped by 70%, and I took the opportunity to buy low and make a fortune!"
"Tsk, it seems you have foresight. The only thing I want to know now is if those old farts on the board will feel their faces hurt!"
Tony Stark picked up his glass, clinked it conceitedly with Lynn, and then guzzled down the wine!
"I don't know if their faces hurt, I only know that you'll have a headache very soon!"
Saying that, Lynn Hall handed a USB drive to Tony Stark, "This is what you asked me to investigate for you. It contains detailed records!"
Looking at the USB drive Lynn handed over, Tony Stark's expression became serious.
Taking the USB drive and plugging it into his computer, Tony Stark opened its contents and started reading.
Before long, Tony Stark's expression gradually turned ugly, "Although I had my suspicions, I really didn't expect him to be so deranged!"
Lynn Hall sipped his red wine, watching Tony Stark's furious reaction as he confronted Obadiah Stane's criminal evidence.
A moment later.
Tony Stark, having calmed down, closed his laptop and then looked at Lynn, saying, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome!"
Facing Tony's thanks, Lynn Hall asked, "What are you going to do next? If you want him to be brought to justice, then I'll have someone arrest him directly!"
Regarding Obadiah Stane's favorability, Lynn felt it was time for Guest Room No. 1 to welcome a new guest!
"Phew."
Draining the wine in his glass, Tony Stark was silent for a few seconds before saying, "I don't understand why he had to do this?"
"For money? He has enough money for several lifetimes now. For power? Stark Industries has always been managed by him. As for fame and status, he lacks neither!"
"But…"
"But Stark Industries belongs to Stark, I think that's the biggest reason!"
Hearing Lynn instantly pinpoint the reason for Obadiah Stane's actions, Tony Stark fell silent once again.
"Let me think… Let me think…"
Until he saw Lynn Hall off, Tony Stark never said the words asking Lynn to help with the arrest!
Half an hour later.
When Pepper came to help clean the room, the living room of the Villa was a mess.
Cups and wine bottles were scattered everywhere, and even the pure wool carpet was soaked with wine.
"Tony…"
Looking at Tony Stark's bloodshot eyes, Pepper stepped forward with concern to ask.
But Tony shook his head and said, "I'm fine."
Although she didn't know exactly what had happened, Pepper still stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "No matter what happens, I'll be with you."
Facing Pepper's gentle comfort, Tony forced out a small smile, "So, being so thoughtful, are you hoping your boss will give you a raise?"
"If possible!"
"Don't even think about it!"
Leaning on the sofa, Tony Stark stared at the ceiling and mumbled, "I always trusted him, Pepper, I even treated him like an uncle!"
"But FUXX!"
Looking at Tony, who appeared heartbroken and betrayed, Pepper pondered for a moment, then got up to help him clean the living room.
Watching Pepper quietly tidying the living room, Tony Stark's eyes were full of hesitation.
Manhattan, inside the large flat on Central Park.
Using the black card given by the Vampire, Lynn Hallfinally bought the large flat he had been longing for.
Not only that, but Lynn Hall also specially built a training room.
Inside the training room at this moment, Lynn Hall was testing Gwen's abilities.
Bitten by a spider, Gwen's speed, strength, and agility were all excellent, and her Spider-Sense could even predict the enemy's attack methods.
The only thing she lacked was having speed and strength but no combat skills whatsoever.
Dealing with thugs on the street was fine, but once she encountered a true master, she would definitely suffer a great loss.
Just like Lynn, if the recent test had been a fight to the death, then during the exchange, Lynn could have easily counter-killed her at any moment.
"Phew… Lynn, you're not right!"
After stopping the test, Gwen looked at Lynn Hall and said, "Although you held back when you fought me just now, your strength is clearly not at a normal person's level!"
"And for a full ten minutes, I couldn't even touch the corner of your clothes. How is that possible?"
"Could it be that you were also bitten by a spider?"
Looking at Gwen's sparkling eyes, Lynn Hall raised his hand and gently tapped her on the head, "I'm a top Agent. Your reaction time is good, but your combat skills are simply horrible."
Saying that, Lynn turned around to get Water.
Watching Lynn's back, Gwen's eyes darted.
Then she picked up a baseball from the ground and threw it directly at Lynn's back.
The moment the baseball touched Lynn's back, his entire person disappeared from Gwen's sight.
Her Spider-Sense instantly detected someone behind her, but before she could turn around, Lynn directly hugged her from behind.
"Tsk, still trying to ambush me?"
Kissing Gwen's earlobe, Lynn smiled, "What, you really want to know my extraordinary abilities? Are you satisfied now?"
Although the ability to teleport was Lynn's trump card for survival, Lynn had no intention of hiding it from Gwen.
Firstly, Gwen would definitely keep his secret, and secondly, after Gwen became Spider-Woman, the two of them would definitely have opportunities to fight side by side in the future.
If two people fighting side by side were not familiar with each other's abilities, they would definitely not be able to maximize their effectiveness.
Chapter 49 Gwen's "Training" of Lynn
Feeling the warm breath by her ear, Gwen's face instantly flushed.
"It tickles."
Instinctively shrinking her neck, Gwen turned and hugged Lynn, saying, "You still say you're an ordinary person?"
"Lynn, are you a Mutant?"
Looking at Gwen's sparkling eyes, Lynn Hall smiled, "No, it's similar to how you got bitten by a spider; I also gained my abilities later on!"
"Let's not talk about that for now. I'll teach you some simple combat techniques first. With your Spider-Sense, it'll be enough to deal with most enemies."
"Mm!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Gwen immediately nodded.
The best training method is always practical combat.
So, for the next week, Lynn spent two hours every afternoon conducting combat training with Gwen.
At the same time, inside Obadiah Stane's office at Stark Industries!
"Tony, although our plummeting stock price has recovered, and even increased significantly more than before."
"But after the closure of the weapons manufacturing department, Stark Industries lost its main business, which has made the board members very dissatisfied."
"While I'm doing my best to appease them, you also need to come up with a business that can replace weapons!"
Looking at Obadiah Stane's earnest persuasion, Tony Stark's eyes were quite complex.
Ever since he obtained the evidence from Lynn, Tony Stark had been hesitating.
After all, he had always trusted Obadiah Stane implicitly, even treating him like a close uncle.
But now, seeing him, fresh from a board meeting, once again put on a 'I'm doing this for your own good' facade.
Tony Stark just felt a wave of nausea in his heart!
Forcing down his negative emotions, Tony Stark looked at Obadiah Stane and said, "What are your thoughts?"
"I have to say, Tony, you are indeed a genius. Your mechanical prosthetics are excellent and have made a huge impact. Now many people hope to own the mechanical prosthetics you created."
Looking at Tony, Obadiah Stane smiled, "I think if you could put them up for sale, then Stark Industries' market value would definitely..."
"Don't even think about it!"
Hearing Obadiah Stane's suggestion, Tony Stark refused without hesitation: "That's my armor, not a toy to be sold casually!"
"Tony..."
"That's enough!"
Standing up and looking at Obadiah Stane, who still wanted to say something, Tony Stark said, "I will find new products that can replace weapons."
"Currently, the new energy clean industry is very good!"
With that, Tony Stark turned and left.
Watching Tony's retreating back, a hint of malice flashed in Obadiah Stane's eyes.
After pondering for a moment, he picked up the phone on the desk and called the R&D department.
Leaving Obadiah's office and returning to his car.
Tony Stark took out his phone and looked at Rhodes' number.
After hesitating for a moment, he scrolled down, then found Lynn Hall's number and dialed it.
In the training room.
Hearing his phone ring, Lynn Hall paused his combat training with Gwen.
After taking a sip of soda water, he answered the phone and said, "Tony?"
"Uh, actually, it's nothing much. I just finished a board meeting here."
Subconsciously fiddling with the car's stereo buttons, Tony Stark said, "Oh right, didn't you say you bought shares in Stark Industries last time?"
"How is it? Did you make a killing?"
Although he didn't know what Tony wanted to do by calling him, hearing him awkwardly search for a topic.
Lynn Hall smiled, "I did make a big profit. The stock price has stabilized a lot now, so I'm planning to sell!"
"I suggest you don't sell yet. The old guys on the board just tried to force me to sell my armor. You know, Lynn, I will never sell my armor as a commodity."
Taking a sip of dark green vegetable juice from the passenger seat, Tony Stark looked at the buildings outside the car window and said, "However, Stark Industries truly needs some mainstream business to replace the weapons manufacturing department."
"I think new energy is a very good project, and it can be used in various fields."
"So, I suggest you hold onto Stark Industries stock for a while longer!"
Training room.
Watching Lynn talking on the phone, a hint of mischief flashed in Gwen's eyes. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, then she walked forward, kissed Lynn, and pulled him down onto a chair.
She winked at Lynn provocatively, then knelt down in front of the chair.
"Actually... I just..."
Hearing Lynn Hall fall silent on the other end of the phone, Tony Stark leaned back in his seat and hesitated for a moment: "Okay, I just wanted to tell you that he has already made a decision!"
"Considering how he helped me protect Stark Industriesall these years, I've decided to give him another chance."
"I'll keep a close eye on him. As long as he makes any move, he won't escape the eyes of the great Tony Stark!"
"Of course, the reason I'm telling you is because you helped me investigate this matter. It's only right that I inform you."
After speaking, Tony Stark waited for Lynn Hall's thoughts.
But after waiting for a long time, he didn't hear any suggestions from Lynn Hall.
"Hey, Lynn, why does it sound like the atmosphere on your end is a bit off?"
In the training room.
Gently stroking Gwen's beautiful golden hair, Lynn Hallsaw Gwen look up with a provocative gaze.
He knew she was 'retaliating' for him throwing her onto the mat multiple times during their combat training.
So Lynn Hall smiled, "Of course, I'm training. You know I'm a top Agent, so I have to keep training every day!"
"Wow, that's really diligent!"
Shrugging, Tony Stark said, "What do you think of my suggestion?"
"Oh, you mean you want to give Obadiah Stane another chance, right? That's your choice, as long as you can bear the consequences of that choice."
Everyone is an adult, so Lynn could offer Tony Stark some advice, but he couldn't make decisions for him.
After all, Tony Stark's favorability towards him was only 6, which meant they were just good friends.
And given his tsundere personality, even when facing Pepper, he maintained his stubbornness.
"I won't give him any chance to retaliate against me!"
Saying that, Tony started the car and said, "But I'm a bit curious about the daily training of you top Agents. I'd like to see it sometime."
Uh...
Listening to Tony's words and looking at Gwen, who was 'training' him, Lynn Hall shrugged.
You really don't want to see this!
Chapter 50: The New Spider-Gwen
After the "training" was complete, Lynn Hall began tidying up the training room, watching Gwen run off to the restroom to rinse her mouth.
Once she emerged, Lynn Hall beckoned her over, signaling her to sit beside him.
Gwen nestled her small bottom onto Lynn's lap, wishing she could just melt into him.
"Let's talk serious business!"
He gently pushed Gwen's head, trying to detach the clingy girl from him, but found Gwen clinging to Lynn Halllike an octopus, refusing to let go.
"I won't!"
Tilting her head to look at Lynn, her pristine feet swinging, Gwen's eyes were full of a desire to be close.
"It's three in the afternoon now, so I only have two hours at most to be close. I'm not letting go!"
"Besides, this won't stop you from talking serious business!"
A week of combat training, with time carved out each day to be affectionate with Lynn, made Gwen incredibly happy.
The thought of moving in here every day after starting university next year made Gwen even more joyful.
"Hehe…"
She leaned in and kissed Lynn on the mouth, watching him feign disgust.
Gwen jutted out her neck and said, "You're disgusted with your own stuff? Besides, I've already rinsed my mouth!"
"Serious business!"
Lynn flicked Gwen's forehead and chuckled, "Although over a week of combat training won't make your skills top-tier, combined with your Spider-Sense and various physical attributes,"
"It's enough to deal with ordinary Mutants."
"I want to talk to you now about what you plan to do with these abilities you've gained!"
Seeing Lynn's serious expression, Gwen didn't hide anything: "Actually, I've already thought about it."
"Lynn, do you still remember that concert?"
"The concert where the Mutant Adam Morris caused that tragedy!"
"That's right!"
Looking at Lynn, Gwen's eyes were filled with seriousness as she said, "At that time, he was shooting indiscriminately at the audience on stage, and when you protected me beneath you, I was thinking,"
"If I had powerful abilities beyond ordinary people, then I could save those innocent civilians from his gunfire."
"And then, when I saw you and Mr. White forming a pincer movement and shooting back at that Mutant, I was really worried something might happen to you."
"I really wanted to help you then, but I was powerless, and I knew that if I shouted or moved around at that moment, it would distract you."
Hearing Gwen say this, Lynn Hall gently patted her back.
Even Mr. White wouldn't know what Coulson would think if he heard Gwen call him that!
"I don't want to be a hero, but Lynn, I want to be someone who can protect innocent civilians!"
Looking into Lynn's eyes, Gwen said with a firm tone, "I still can't forget the wails of the injured, the fearful and desperate eyes of the dead."
"I don't want to see this kind of thing happen again. If I didn't have this ability, then so be it, but now, since God has given me this ability,"
"Then I don't want to let it down!"
At this point, Gwen rubbed Lynn's neck like a kitten: "You'll definitely support me, right?"
Looking at Gwen's very serious eyes, Lynn Hall was silent for a few seconds, then chuckled, "I knew you would make this choice!"
He patted Gwen's perky bottom, signaling her to get off him.
Getting up and leaving the training room, Lynn Hallreturned a few minutes later with some items.
"What's this?"
"A combat suit and some 'gadgets' I prepared for you."
Opening the package, Lynn Hall first took out a Spider-Woman suit primarily black and White, adorned with blue-purple and red accents.
This combat suit not only possessed a stylish aesthetic but also exuded a blend of strength and softness.
Furthermore, Lynn had incorporated some modifications based on the original Spider-Woman suit from his memories.
A White hooded jumpsuit, with storage devices equipped around the waist, allowing her to maximize her abilities.
"Originally, I thought about using nanotechnology to create a combat suit, but the Current technology isn't quite there yet. However, I've already planned that once a certain guy's nanotechnology matures, I'll get a nanotech suit for you."
"Additionally, this combat suit is made of special material; not to mention its softness and extensibility, its defensive properties are also excellent!"
"Neither daggers nor bullets can penetrate this combat suit!"
Watching Gwen joyfully take the combat suit, seemingly eager to put it on immediately.
Lynn Hall then picked up various gadgets and continued his explanation.
"These are electrodes; they can release 800-1500 volts of Current in an instant, capable of instantly knocking out an enemy."
"This is a miniature bomb; don't let its small size fool you, its power can easily blow up a building!"
As he spoke, Lynn took out a tactical pen: "This is a multi-functional tactical pen. Pressing the button once releases a poisoned dart, and pressing it twice releases corrosive liquid."
"If you're trapped in a sealed room or want to enter a certain area, the corrosive liquid can come in handy."
"And this ring, a slight twist will cause a blade to pop out, which can also be used to slit an enemy's throat in close combat."
"This is a distress beacon; wear it on your wrist, and if you encounter danger, just tap it twice, and I'll receive your distress call immediately."
"And this…"
Watching Lynn constantly pull out one gadget after another and explain them to her, Gwen's gaze slowly shifted from initial surprise to tenderness.
She knew these were all things Lynn had obtained through the Federal Bureau of Investigation or other channels, specifically for her own protection.
After what felt like an eternity, Lynn finally finished explaining the function of all the items, and Gwen could no longer hold back, throwing herself into Lynn's arms.
Seeing the look of pure gratitude in Gwen's eyes, Lynngently patted her back and said, "All these things I got for you are very compact."
"You can keep them in the utility belt of your combat suit, and they won't hinder your movements."
"Oh, and the web-shooters, I've already let—"
Before Lynn could finish, Gwen stood on her tiptoes and kissed him directly on the mouth.
After hugging and kissing Lynn for several minutes, Gwenfinally looked at him with eyes as soft as Water: "You're so afraid I'll run into danger!"
"Of course!"
"Hehe, actually, I've already mostly conceptualized the web-shooters; I just need to find some chemical materials to create them."
Saying that, Gwen picked up the Spider-Woman suit and admired it for a moment, then eagerly began to change into it.
After changing into the Spider-Woman suit, Gwenproudly stood with her graceful curves and asked, "How do I look?"
"Very good. I'm increasingly looking forward to New Yorkhaving a new friendly neighborhood Spider-Woman!"