AMERICAN COMICS: I AM FULL OF MARTIAL VIRTUES AND I LOVE TO BE KIND TO OTHERS
Chapter 1: Lynn Hall
Inside an upscale reception in Manhattan.
Everyone who could attend this reception was a person of significant status.
For example, General Ross from the Military, New York's newly appointed Mayor, the Chief Justice of the New YorkState Supreme Court, and current Presidential aides, among others.
As the Assistant Director of the New York FBI Division, Lynn Hall would normally not be qualified to attend a reception of this level; he was brought by his direct superior.
Lynn Hall's direct superior, James Duke, is the Director of the New York FBI Division; he was currently chatting with Alexander Pierce and Congressman Stern.
Upon seeing Alexander Pierce leave and James Dukebeckon to him, Lynn Hall, who had been waiting, smiled and excused himself from the guests, then walked towards James Duke.
"Come, Lynn, let me introduce you. This is Congressman Stern, a good friend of mine for many years."
Listening to the Division Director's introduction, Lynn Hallsmiled and extended his hand: "Hello, Mr. Stern, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Smilingly shaking Lynn Hall's hand, Stern praised, "I've heard James speak of you. To become an Assistant Director of the New York FBI Division at such a young age is truly impressive."
"You flatter me, Mr. Stern. It's all thanks to DirectorJames's support that I've come this far."
"Haha…"
Patting Lynn Hall on the shoulder, James Duke chuckled to Stern, "The FBI will be the era of these young people from now on."
"What, are you planning to retire and take your grandson to school every day?"
"Haha, I have that intention. In a few years at most, my position will have to be handed over to someone else."
Listening to the conversation between his direct superior and Congressman Stern, Lynn maintained a smile as a foil.
After the reception ended and everyone left, Lynn also departed.
Only then did James Duke, who had been smiling all along, drop his smile.
"Is that young man the member you plan to develop?" Sitting opposite James, Congressman Stern asked with a smile.
"I have high hopes for him," James replied, taking a sip of champagne as he answered his old friend's question. "He has methods, he has a brain, and most importantly, this young man is very smart."
"He reminds me of Alexander when he was young."
"You evaluate him so highly?"
Congressman Stern was somewhat surprised by James's assessment of Lynn Hall.
Others might not know, but as a member of HYDRA, how could Stern not know what Alexander Pierce was like when he was young?
"Let's not talk about that anymore, Stern. You're preparing to run for Senator using New York as a stepping stone, right? If there's anything you need help with, just ask. I can provide some support here."
New York street.
Driving his black Chevrolet towards his apartment, Lynn Hall was pondering the events of today's reception.
When the reception ended, he observed carefully that most people chose to leave.
However, a small portion of people remained, including Alexander Pierce and Congressman Stern.
It is certain that Alexander Pierce is HYDRA.
And that Congressman Stern is the Congressman who, in the future, will try to use the power of Congress to seize Tony Stark's Mark armor.
If he remembered correctly, he was also a member of HYDRA.
So, what is the identity of his direct superior?
Is he also HYDRA?
Just as Lynn Hall was pondering, his phone suddenly rang.
Taking out his phone, Lynn Hall smiled and answered the call.
As soon as the call connected, he heard an "angry" voice from the other end: "Lynn, you haven't come back for our weekend family gathering in three weeks!!!"
"And didn't you promise me that when I had a day off on the weekend, you'd take me to a concert for a girl's rock band? And…"
Listening to Gwen's complaints on the other end of the phone, Lynn Hall chuckled, "Isn't it because I've been very busy?"
"Busy? I think you've forgotten your lovely little sister!"
"How could I?"
"I don't care, I must see you next weekend. Mom and Dad miss you, and there's the concert…"
After receiving a series of promises, Gwen Stacy on the other end of the phone finally hung up, satisfied.
Lynn Hall is a transmigrator.
When he first arrived in this World, his soul transmigrated into an infant.
After growing up in an orphanage until he was six, he was adopted by George Stacy.
He didn't leave George Stacy's home until he was seventeen when he was admitted to Yale University, but their relationship remained close.
After graduating from university at twenty-one, he joined the FBI, and in just three years, he became an Assistant Agent Director of the New York FBI Division.
Initially, Lynn Hall thought he didn't have a golden finger until the system activated when he was eighteen.
Lynn's golden finger is a Favorability System, which allows him to see others' favorability towards him through the system.
Favorability ranges from a minimum of -10 to a maximum of 10. When someone's favorability towards him reaches 7, he can receive a gift, and the gift can be refreshed once a year.
When favorability reaches 8, the gift can be upgraded and refreshed once every three months.
When favorability reaches 9, the gift is upgraded again, and can be refreshed once a week.
As for when favorability reaches 10, the gift can be refreshed daily.
Unfortunately, 10 favorability is very difficult to achieve; even beloved parents usually only have 9 points.
Currently, the Stacy couple and his sister Gwen have high favorability towards Lynn.
His skill in Hot Weapon Mastery was obtained when Uncle George Stacy's favorability reached 9.
Unfortunately, the favorability gifts from ordinary people are usually just experience.
Also, killing people with negative favorability towards him can also drop gifts or inheritances.
Arriving at the parking lot beneath his apartment, Lynnparked his car and opened the system to check.
Name: Lynn Hall
Age: 24
Intelligence: 3
[1 Dull/Weakened, 2 Normal, 3 Knowledgeable, 4 Talented, 5 Genius, 6 Super Genius, 7 Omniscient]
Strength: 3
[1 Weak, 2 Normal, 3 Peak Human, 4 Superhuman (800lbs ~ 25t), 5 Superhuman (25t ~ 75t), 100t), 7 Incalculable (Over 100t)]
Speed: 2
[1 Below Normal, 2 Normal, 3 Superhuman (But not exceeding 700 mph), 4 Supersonic (1 ~ 2 Mach), 5 Hypersonic (2 ~ 22 Mach), 6 Light Speed (Up to 186,000 miles per second), 7 Warp Speed (Faster than Light)]
Durability: 3
[1 Weak, 2 Normal, 3 Enhanced, 4 Regenerative, 5 Bulletproof, 6 Superhuman, 7 Nearly Immortal]
Energy Projection: 0
[1 Cannot Emit Energy, 2 Emits Energy Through Contact, 3 Emits Single Energy at Close Range for Short Duration, 4 Emits Single Energy at Medium Range for Medium Duration, 5 Emits Single Energy at Long Range for Long Duration, 6 Can Emit Multiple Forms of Energy, 7 Can Emit Multiple Forms of Energy Almost Infinitely]
Combat Skills: 6
[1 Not Proficient, 2 Average, 3 Some Training, 4 Experienced Fighter, 5 Master of One Combat Style, 6 Master of Several Combat Styles, 7 Master of All Combat Styles]
Skills: Israeli Krav Maga LV10 [MAX], Hot Weapon Mastery LV9 [2574 / 11000], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LV7 [755 / 2100], Muay Thai LV7 [125 / 2100], Cold Weapon Mastery LV6 [740 / 2600]
Experience: 275
After routinely checking his various stats, Lynn Hallclosed the system panel.
Before he could even get out of the car, his phone rang again.
Chapter 2 Terrorist Attack?
Outside a collapsed seven-story residential building in Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Police Department had already cordoned off the entire area, and firefighters were rescuing casualties from the rubble.
Lynn Hall stepped out of the Chevrolet, showed his identification, and then pushed through the cordon to enter the scene.
Upon seeing Lynn Hall arrive, a middle-aged man standing outside the residential building, directing his subordinates in search and evidence collection, immediately jogged over.
"Boss..." The middle-aged man immediately spoke upon seeing Lynn.
Generally speaking, whether they were probationary Agents or Senior Agents, they would address Lynn Hallas Officer.
However, the Agents under Lynn all preferred to call him Boss.
After all, since becoming an Assistant Agent Supervisor, Lynn Hall had gone to great lengths to secure benefits for his "own people"!
Therefore, from the address alone, one could tell who belonged to Lynn Hall!
"What's the specific situation at the scene?"
In response to Lynn Hall's inquiry, Senior Agent Sean Brook immediately reported, "Boss, half an hour ago, we received news from the Brooklyn Police Department that this building had suffered a bomb attack."
"When we arrived here, this residential building had already collapsed. The specific cause was determined to be a special bomb that destroyed the main structure of the building."
Following Lynn Hall into the scene, Sean said, "After inspection, the explosion point was in a room on the first floor. We—"
"There was no secondary explosion?"
Lynn Hall asked upon hearing Sean's report.
"Yes, Boss, there was no secondary explosion at the scene. The power of this bomb was immense, directly destroying the main structure of the seven-story residential building, which led to its collapse."
"So, I judge that this should not just be a simple bombing case; it should be related to a terrorist attack."
At this point, Sean glanced at the reporters who had rushed to the scene outside the cordon, then whispered, "Boss, do you still remember that terrorist attack in Los Angeles two years ago?"
"Two years ago in Los Angeles, those people from the Middle East also used special bombs to destroy a residential building, and then took advantage of the chaos to launch indiscriminate attacks on passersby."
"This is exactly like this terrorist attack, however, we haven't found any Terrorists."
Lynn Hall nodded, listening to Sean's soft narration.
After inspecting the explosion point, Lynn said to Sean, "Block off twenty blocks around Brooklyn, and at the same time, close all subways passing through here."
"In addition, have the Port Authority pay attention to all bridges, tunnels, shops, and train stations in Brooklyn. If it truly is a terrorist attack, then these places could all become the attackers' next targets."
At this point, Lynn Hall stood up and glanced at the media reporters outside the cordon.
Then he continued, "Has the Brooklyn Police Department tallied the casualties?"
"Still being tallied."
"Then let the Crisis Incident Response Department take over. Do not announce the casualty situation to the public for now. At the same time, have the Information Department investigate the list of all residents here to see if there are any suspicious individuals!"
Upon hearing Lynn Hall's order, Sean immediately nodded and said, "Understood, but Boss, it might be difficult to conceal the casualties, after all, with these media..."
"Someone will give them'suggestions'."
Lynn Hall did not take these media outlets seriously.
Instead, he directly said, "New York's new Mayor has just taken office, and the election has just concluded."
"Our FBI New York Field Office Director has been back from the banquet for less than an hour, and the President's staff haven't even left New York yet, and a terrorist attack has occurred in Brooklyn. Whose face do you think this is slapping?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lynn Hall's phone rang.
Picking up the phone and taking a look, Lynn Hall said, "See, the Director's call has already come in!"
With that, Lynn Hall walked to the side and answered the phone.
A few minutes later.
"Notify everyone to work overtime tonight. Have the police department cooperate with the Fire and Emergency Management Department to clear the surrounding area!"
"Understood!"
Upon hearing Lynn Hall's order, Sean nodded and immediately took out his phone to make the notifications.
An hour later, in Lynn Hall's office at the New York FBIbuilding!
"Boss, all resident information has been thoroughly investigated!"
Coming to Lynn's office, Sean handed the resident information to Lynn.
Taking the list and flipping through it, Lynn said, "No terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for this yet?"
"Not yet, but the identity of the resident in the room where the explosion occurred has been identified. He is the Number Three figure of the Digital Gang."
"The Digital Gang, those drug-dealing scumbags?"
Hearing Sean say that, Lynn Hall flipped through the Digital Gang member's information: "So, this matter has nothing to do with a terrorist organization?"
"Cannot be confirmed, Boss, but the leader of the Digital Gang suffered an 'accidental' shooting death half a month ago. During this time, the Digital Gang's Number Two, Eric, is contending with Number Three, the deceased Bu Lu Nuo, for the leader's position."
"And the explosion point for this attack was in Bu Lu Nuo's room, so I believe Eric is not uninvolved in this bombing."
Listening to Sean's explanation, Lynn Hall nodded: "Have you found any suspicious individuals in the surveillance footage from the forty-eight hours before the incident?"
"We did, but the suspicious individual was completely wrapped up, so we couldn't see his face clearly!"
"Then let's go!"
Getting up from his chair, Lynn Hall picked up his coat and put it on: "The Director said to resolve this matter within three days. Since we have a breakthrough, let's act immediately!"
"Yes!"
Half an hour later, in the community of Eric Camp, of the Digital Gang.
Several black Chevrolets, using the cover of night, parked by the roadside. Fully armed members with "FBI" printed on their chests awaited Lynn Hall's command.
"Boss, according to intelligence, Eric Camp is currently in the house, and there are seven of his cronies in the room. So, for this operation, let me lead the brothers, some gang scumbags aren't worth you making a move!"
Looking at Sean's relaxed expression, Lynn Hall casually lit a cigarette: "Go, be quick and clean!"
"Don't worry, Boss!"
With that, Sean opened the car door, then led the fully armed action team, using the cover of night, to Eric's residence!
Pale blue smoke drifted out of the car window into the night sky.
Lynn Hall sat in the car, watching Sean's team in action.
A flashbang shattered the glass and was thrown into the bedroom. At the same time, the action team members directly broke through the door.
When the gunfire stopped, hearing Sean's confirmation of completion through the earpiece.
Lynn Hall casually threw the cigarette butt onto the ground, stepped on it to extinguish it, and then walked into the room!
Chapter 3: The Ruthless Yet Generous Lynn Hall
Inside the room.
At this moment, apart from two gang members who were shot dead for attempting to resist with guns, the remaining gang members were kneeling on the ground, holding their heads.
"Boss, it's done!"
Seeing Lynn Hall walk in, Sean stepped forward and smiled, "These gang scumbags actually tried to resist, so we shot two of them."
"Good work!"
Lynn Hall nodded slightly and approached the gang members.
In fact, ever since he learned that the explosion point of the apartment building bombing was in Bu Lu Nuo's, the number three figure of the Digital Gang, room.
Lynn Hall decided that the real culprits of this bombing were these gang members, who did it to compete for the boss position.
As for the truth? It wasn't important, or rather, this was the truth the public and media needed to know.
At least, before the election had just ended and many important people had not left New York.
This bombing had to be caused by gang members fighting for the boss's position.
"Eric Vincent's favorability - 6"
"Cody Jeffrey's favorability - 4"
"Austin Moulton's favorability - 5"
"..."
Looking at the favorability of these gang members displayed on the system, Lynn Hall smiled and gave Sean a look.
Receiving Lynn Hall's glance, Sean immediately led his men to search the room.
Another FBI Agent found Eric's cell phone, connected it to a handheld laptop, and began searching for useful information.
Pulling over a chair and sitting opposite the gang members, Lynn Hall said, "Tell me, why did you plan the Brooklyn bombing?"
Hearing Lynn Hall's words, Eric, who was kneeling on the far left, his pupils constricted, and then he lowered his head, remaining silent.
"So it really was you guys?"
Seeing Eric's subconscious reaction, Lynn Hall chuckled, then took out his pistol from his waist and pointed it at one of the gang members.
"I don't like people wasting my time, so you have five seconds!"
With the dark muzzle pointed at him, Cody Jeffrey's body immediately trembled.
But looking at Lynn Hall, who always had a smile on his face.
Cody Jeffrey gritted his teeth and said, "I don't know what you're..."
"Bang!"
Before Cody Jeffrey could finish speaking, Lynn Hallpulled the trigger without hesitation.
A bullet pierced Cody Jeffrey's head, and he immediately fell to the ground.
"Experience + 20."
Listening to the system's prompt, Lynn Hall aimed his gun at another gang member.
Killing someone with negative favorability towards him could also yield rewards, or rather, inheritance would be more appropriate. Anyway, for Lynn, it was all a reward!
So from the beginning, apart from Eric, who was to be pushed to the forefront as the mastermind, Lynn Hall had no intention of keeping anyone else alive.
"I, I know, I really know!"
Seeing Lynn Hall, this law enforcer, actually shot and killed his companion with one shot, and then aimed the gun at him.
Austin Moulton immediately said in horror, "The Brooklynapartment building bombing was done by us. Eric ordered us. The purpose was to kill Bu Lu Nuo, who was competing with him for the gang leader's position."
"FUXX, you damned traitor, how dare you..."
Hearing his subordinate spill everything, Eric immediately cursed in anger.
But before he could finish his curses, the fully armed operational team member behind him directly kicked him to the ground.
With a tactical boot on Eric's face, the operational team member said in a chilling tone, "You'd better shut up before our Boss interrogates you, otherwise I'll pull out your teeth one by one!"
Listening to the violent warning, Eric looked at the three letters 'FBI' on the front of the bulletproof vest, his eyes filled with terror.
"Boss, found it!"
Pulling over a safe, Sean opened it and smiled, "Hehe, Boss, there's over 300,000 U.S. dollars in the safe, and three large bags of 'flour'!"
"According to the old rules, the 'flour' will be confiscated, and the rest is for the brothers to have a late-night snack!"
Hearing that Boss Lynn once again "fought" for benefits for his own people, the members of the operational team present all smiled knowingly.
Although this did not comply with Federal Bureau of Investigation regulations.
But these were Lynn Hall's rules.
Taking out stacks of U.S. dollars from the safe, Sean distributed them to everyone in the operational team present: "Hide them well, and don't let those bastards from the Internal Affairs Department, who specialize in dealing with our own people, catch us."
"Don't worry, Boss Sean, it's not our first day following the Boss!"
"Exactly, we're all our own people, we understand these rules, and we definitely won't implicate the Boss."
"FUXX the Internal Affairs Department, they even check the mission expenses that Boss Lynn applied for our brothers several times. Isn't it just an extra 20%?"
He distributed stacks of U.S. dollars to the members present.
Sean pulled over a tablecloth, wrapped the remaining five stacks of U.S. dollars, then walked out and placed them in a hidden compartment under the seat of Lynn's Chevrolet.
As for Lynn, he didn't say a word the entire time, his gun always pointed at these gang members.
"Where did the bomb come from? An ordinary bomb on the market doesn't have that much power!"
Facing Lynn's interrogation, this gang member sat paralyzed on the ground, his eyes filled with terror: "I, I don't know, this..."
"Bang!"
25 experience points credited, the lower the favorability, the more rewards!
He aimed his gun at the next gang member.
Before Lynn Hall could speak, this gang member immediately said, "The, the bomb was purchased by Boss Eric through special channels. I'm not too clear about the specifics; he never tells us these things."
Hearing the gang member's trembling answer, Lynnclicked his tongue in regret.
This sound of regret scared the other gang members kneeling on the ground, making them tremble.
Waving his hand, signaling the Agent behind him to start recording and point the camera at Eric.
Lynn Hall then said to Eric, "Continue."
"The bomb was purchased through dark web channels. The transaction method was pre-payment, and the seller would place the bomb at a designated location. The Brooklyn bombing was also ordered by me to my subordinates because that damned Bu Lu Nuo wanted to compete with me for the gang leader's position."
"Additionally, I also have something hidden in another place..."
Listening to Eric spill everything he wanted to know.
Lynn motioned for his subordinate to turn off the recorder, then stood up from the chair and pulled the trigger without hesitation!
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
After several continuous gunshots, all the gang members present, except for Eric, were directly shot dead by Lynn Hall.
Listening to the experience prompts from the system, Lynn then had the terrified Eric taken out.
"Boss, found it!"
Handing the handheld laptop to Lynn, this Senior Agentsaid, "By logging into the dark web through Eric's phone, we've already found the transaction data for both parties."
"Track down these guys who sold the bomb!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's order, the Agent immediately began tracking!
Chapter 4: Tony Stark's News
After tracking down the identity of the person who sold Eric the bomb via the dark web, Lynn Hall immediately led his Agents to make the arrest.
The two people who sold Eric the custom bomb were two Middle Eastern men.
"Boss, these two guys are actually poor!"
Shaun, who had finished searching the room, looked at the two Middle Eastern men kneeling on the ground with disdain.
He then placed a pile of IOUs in front of Lynn Hall: "Boss, according to what's written on the IOUs, these two guys bought bomb-making materials from over a dozen suppliers and then made them themselves."
"The largest IOU is for 30,000 U.S. dollars, and the smallest is for 2,000 U.S. dollars."
Lynn Hall found it somewhat absurd looking at the IOUs Shaun handed over: "Not only are there debts, but they even wrote down such detailed evidence? Have the guys in the black market lost their minds?"
"Who knows?"
Hearing Lynn Hall's jest, Shaun shrugged: "I also find it a bit absurd. When did those guys in the black market start allowing IOUs?"
"That's because our credit is very good, and we've been cooperating with these guys for three years, so they allow us to delay payment temporarily."
"They don't know about these IOUs; we wrote them down ourselves because we were afraid of forgetting."
One of the Middle Eastern men looked at Lynn Hall and said: "Mr. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, if we confess everything, can we be spared from death?"
Facing the Middle Eastern man's question, Lynn was about to speak.
The other Middle Eastern man said very sincerely: "Sir, please don't lie to us. We are from the Middle East, and we deal with the God of Death every day."
"So I can sense whether you will truly let us go or kill us after questioning."
Listening to the two Middle Eastern men, Lynn leaned back on the sofa and smiled at Shaun: "These two guys aren't stupid after all!"
Saying that, Lynn looked at the two men: "Only valuable people are qualified to live, so don't waste my time!"
After receiving Lynn Hall's promise, one of the Middle Eastern men immediately said: "Sir, we belong to the Hulseger armed force. We came to New York three years ago."
"The bombs for the Brooklyn explosion in New York were made by us two brothers, including the Los Angelesterrorist attack two years ago; the bombs they used were also bought from us!"
Hearing the Middle Eastern man's words, Shaun crossed his arms and smiled: "Boss, those guys in Los Angeles are really sloppy in their work? After this is over, we'll have some fun to watch."
Hearing Shaun's words, Lynn Hall nodded, looked at the two Middle Eastern men, and continued to ask: "Why did you appear in New York? And what is your purpose?"
Facing Lynn Hall's inquiry, the other Middle Eastern man immediately said: "Officer, originally, our Hulseger was one of the largest armed forces in the Middle East, possessing tens of thousands of square kilometers of territory."
"But four years ago, an armed force suddenly rose. Not only did they have a large number of people, but they also possessed advanced weapons manufactured by Stark Industries."
"In just one year, they annexed dozens of surrounding forces and even drove us out of our homeland!"
At this point, the Middle Eastern man's expression was very angry: "We united with other armed forces to try and eliminate them, but Stark Industries' weapons were too advanced; we were no match at all."
"This is also why we came to New York, because we need money. For the past three years, besides keeping what we needed, all the money from selling bombs..."
Before the Middle Eastern man could finish, Lynn Halldirectly interrupted: "You mean, someone secretly funded this suddenly rising armed force and also provided them with weapons manufactured by Stark Industries?"
"Yes, Officer, and as far as I know, they are the only armed force that possesses Stark Industries' weapons!"
Hearing the two men say this, Lynn Hall began to ponder.
Tony Stark was attacked and went missing two and a half months ago when he went to the Middle East to demonstrate weapons.
Based on his understanding of the Iron Man plot and the report made by Military Colonel Rhodes.
The armed force that attacked Tony Stark and his people was using weapons manufactured by Stark Industries.
Therefore, the missing Tony Stark might be in the hands of those people.
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall looked at the two Middle Eastern men and said: "Can you find the stronghold of this force?"
"Of course!"
Feeling the killing intent vanish from Lynn's body, the two Middle Eastern men immediately nodded and said: "Sir, the Middle East is our homeland, so we can easily find them!"
Having received an accurate answer, Lynn Hall put away his pistol and stood up from the sofa: "Shaun, take them back!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Shaun immediately had the action team members take the two Middle Eastern men away!
Half an hour later, inside the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building.
"Rich, not resting so late?"
Arriving at Agent Supervisor Rich Hood's office, Lynn Hall asked with a smile.
[Rich Hood's Favorability: 7]
"You're back?"
Seeing Lynn Hall push the door open and walk in, Rich Hood motioned for Lynn to sit down, and at the same time, opened the desk drawer and took out a cigar, handing it to Lynn.
"Thanks, but I'm not used to this!"
Sitting opposite Rich Hood, Lynn waved his hand, then took out a cigarette and lit it for himself.
"Sigh, with such a big incident happening in Brooklyn, the Director was furious, so I, this old guy, naturally have to work overtime!"
Seeing Lynn refuse, Rich Hood lit his cigar and said: "Is it handled?"
"It's handled. We can hold a press conference tomorrow!"
Saying that, Lynn Hall placed the briefcase on the table and opened it. Inside were all the 'flour' confiscated from the Digital Gang.
"It seems like you had a good haul tonight!"
Rich Hood glanced at the full case of 'flour' on the table and smiled: "There should be about two million, right?"
"Roughly!"
"Then let's stick to the old rules."
Rich Hood put down his cigar, closed the briefcase, and said with a chuckle.
The so-called 'old rules' meant that Lynn and Rich Hood, the Agent Supervisor, each deducted 15% of the profit, and only the remainder was submitted to the Bureau.
He placed the black briefcase under his desk.
Only then did Rich Hood chuckle and talk business with Lynn Hall.
Chapter 5: Hydra's Recruitment
He gently tapped the cigar ash into the ashtray.
Rich Hood looked at Lynn, who was sitting opposite him, and smiled, "I have three years left until my retirement, but I'm not going to wait any longer."
"After twenty-five years of field work, I'm already full of injuries and illnesses. Every time it rains, I ache all over."
"I've already spoken with the Director, and I plan to step down from this position next year, and then take on a consultant role within the Bureau."
As he spoke, Rich Hood picked up the coffee pot, preparing to pour himself a cup of coffee.
Seeing Rich's movement, Lynn smiled and reached out, taking the coffee pot from him and pouring himself a cup.
Then he picked up Rich Hood's cup and filled it with Water for him.
"Drink less coffee at night. According to work hours, you'll still be able to sleep for a few more hours later."
Taking the Water Lynn Hall handed him, Rich Hoodsmiled and shook his head, "When I was your age, for the sake of carrying out missions, I once slept only two hours in three days."
"I can't do that anymore. My body is failing me. Now I just hope my granddaughter graduates from college, then finds a good job, and preferably gets married before I pass away."
After taking a sip of Water, Rich Hood suddenly said to Lynn Hall, "Lynn, if you want to take over my position, you must first find a way to deal with the other three Assistant Supervisors."
"No one who has risen from Agent to D2 is simple. Of course, you are the best. Your only disadvantage is your age."
"When I step down, I will recommend you to the Director, but the other three..."
"Understood!"
Hearing Supervisor Rich Hood's words, Lynn smiled and nodded.
FBI Agents have a total of nineteen ranks, with Agentranks from S1 to S15, and above that is management.
For example, Shawn, under him, is an S14-level Senior Agent, while he is a D2-level Assistant Agent Supervisor.
Above him are D3 Senior Executive Deputy Supervisors and D4-level Agent Supervisors.
Rich Hood, who was in front of him, was a D4-level Agent Supervisor.
Above him was James Duke, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York branch!
Of course, if broken down further, there are also Associate Assistant Directors, Office Managers, Senior Inspectors, and so on.
However, because many positions are administrative and their departments have different responsibilities, they were not of much concern to Lynn Hall for the time being.
The reason why Rich Hood, this Agent Supervisor, had a favorability of 7 towards him and favored him the most, was largely due to interests.
It should be known that before Lynn Hall became an Assistant Agent Supervisor and was transferred to the New York branch, many of the "unspoken rules" between the two were not actually in place.
After leaving Supervisor Rich Hood's office, Lynn returned to his lounge in the building.
After washing up and lying on the bed, he recalled the events of the day.
After confirming that there were no mistakes, Lynn Hallclosed his eyes and rested with peace of mind.
This was something Lynn did every night before going to sleep after joining the FBI.
Only by doing this could he ensure that he would not encounter any problems.
The next morning, in the Director's office.
"So, the Brooklyn bombing has been resolved?"
Looking at Lynn Hall, who was sitting in front of him reporting on the case's progress, Director James Dukenodded in appreciation, "I knew that entrusting this matter to you would be the most reassuring."
"You flatter me, Director, but there's one more thing I need to report to you."
Saying that, Lynn reported the confessions of the two Middle Eastern men to James Duke, including the Los Angeles Terrorist attack two years ago and Tony Stark's kidnapping.
"So, you believe that Tony Stark, who has been missing for two and a half months, is currently in the hands of those Terrorists in the Middle East?"
Capping his pen and pondering for a moment, James Duke said, "Ever since Tony Stark was attacked and went missing, whether it's the Military, the CIA, or S.H.I.E.L.D., they have all been searching for his whereabouts."
"If we can rescue Tony Stark before them..."
At this point, James Duke suddenly asked Lynn, "Lynn, how many years has our Federal Bureau of InvestigationDirector been in that position?"
"This is his eighth year, Mr. Director."
Since Hoover stepped down as Director, the term for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director has been set at ten years.
And the current Federal Bureau of Investigation Directorhas been in office for eight years!
Hearing Lynn's answer, James Duke narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment, then looked at Lynn and said seriously, "Lynn Hall, I now order you to lead all the Agents and the action team in your group to immediately go to the Middle East to rescue Tony Stark."
"No matter what, you must rescue Tony Stark!"
"Understood!"
Hearing James Duke's order, Lynn Hall immediately nodded.
Watching Lynn get up and walk to the door, James Dukesuddenly said, "After this mission is successful, your rank should also be adjusted upwards. Besides, Rich is also getting old."
"Thank you, Mr. Director!"
"You're welcome. When you return from the Middle East, I'll introduce you to some members of the Brotherhood."
Hearing James Duke's promise, Lynn Hall thanked him again without batting an eyelid.
After Lynn had completely left, James Duke leaned back in his chair and began to ponder.
To become the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, one needed outstanding achievements.
Especially since the Federal Bureau of Investigation was also divided into factions.
And there were many people eyeing that position.
Therefore, if Lynn Hall could truly rescue Tony Stark from the Middle East, then the stepping stone he stood on would undoubtedly be a notch higher!
As for Tony Stark himself? In James Duke's eyes, or in the eyes of most HYDRA members, he wasn't actually that important.
Even if he was called a genius and developed many high-performance weapons, compared to his father HowardStark, Tony Stark was just a playboy.
So James Duke didn't mind turning Tony Stark into his own achievement!
However, he was very optimistic about this Lynn Hall.
Thinking of this, James Duke took out his private phone and dialed a number.
An hour later, inside a Kun-style Fighter Jet flying towards the Middle East.
"Boss, such a big show this time? What if Tony Stark isn't in the hands of those Terrorists? Will the Director target us when we return?"
Before Shawn could finish his worries, a very capable female Agent next to him directly reprimanded him, "Shut up, Shawn! If you dare to say anything unlucky again, I'll sew your mouth shut!"
Hearing Alice's reprimand, Shawn chuckled and didn't care.
After all, she was the goddess in his heart!
"Don't be so nervous. Everyone here is on our side. There's nothing that can't be said."
Lynn glanced at the Agents and action team members in the cabin, whose favorability was uniformly between 6 and 7.
Lynn smiled, then looked at the somewhat nervous Middle Eastern men sitting there. "If you can successfully lead me to the armed group that kidnapped Tony Stark, then I will allow one of you two to return to your hometown!"
Upon receiving Lynn's promise, the eyes of the two Middle Eastern men instantly lit up.
Chapter 6 Tony: FBI? They are a bunch of rubbish!
One day later, in a Desert in the Middle East.
"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!"
Standing outside the makeshift tent, Sean spit out a mouthful of sand with a disgusted look: "This damned sand and heat! Next time, I'd rather go to the North Polefor a mission than come back here."
Facing Sean's complaints, Lynn Hall, who was sitting in the tent playing on his phone, chuckled: "Alright, when we get back, I'll promote your rank by one and send you to the North Pole to catch polar bears with your bare hands."
"If you can't get me a hundred bear pelts, don't even think about coming back in this lifetime!"
Hearing Officer Lynn's words, Sean wasn't worried; he knew his boss was joking with him.
After a chuckle, Sean entered the tent and said, "Boss, it's been a day already. That Middle Easterner isn't going to come back, is he? Can the armed forces behind him really cooperate with us?"
Seeing Sean's somewhat worried expression, Alice, a senior Agent, walked over and handed Lynn Hall a cup of coffee.
At the same time, she looked at Sean and said, "They will definitely come. According to that Middle Easterner's confession, the armed forces using Stark Industriesweapons not only annexed other factions but also drove them out of their homes."
"Now, their chance to reclaim their homeland has come, and with us providing them 'help,' they wouldn't refuse if they were smart."
"Moreover, they also understand that the reason our Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking for them is to use them to rescue Tony Stark, not to covet this place."
Hearing Alice say this, Sean nodded: "To put it bluntly, it's mutual exploitation!"
"Nonsense. You should be glad you're following our boss. If you were following other Officers, you might have been directly ordered to attack the armed forces that kidnapped Tony Stark!"
At this point, Alice sneered: "Our Agents, plus the brothers from the action team, only number a few dozen."
"Although the equipment we have is enough to launch a small war, even if we successfully rescue Tony Stark, we'd lose half our men. After all, this isn't the United States!"
Taking the coffee from Alice's hand, Sean chuckled and didn't continue speaking.
Yes, Lynn Hall had never thought of directly attacking those armed forces with his dozens of subordinates.
So, when he took off from New York, Lynn Hall had already devised the strategy of 'driving the tiger to swallow the wolf.'
Using the armed forces behind the two Middle Easterners he captured to fight the armed forces that kidnapped Tony Stark.
No matter who eliminated whom in the end, he could take advantage of the chaos to lead his men to rescue Tony Stark!
Lynn Hall had no intention of using this opportunity to secretly support Terrorists in the Middle East to bring benefits to the U.S. or anything like that.
After all, his soul was not American!
What he truly cared about were these subordinates with 7 favorability, who could continuously provide him with gifts!
"Boss, those people are here!"
Hearing the message through his earpiece, Lynn Hallsaid, "Time to get down to business!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's order, more than a dozen sniper rifles hidden under camouflage suits, along with various high-lethality weapons, were simultaneously aimed at the armed forces arriving in their dilapidated vehicles.
If these armed militants showed even the slightest abnormality, they would be met with a baptism of bullets and explosions.
At the same time, inside a cave in the Middle East!
The spoon in his hand continuously stirred the sticky food in the bowl, but Tony Stark had no appetite at all at this moment.
"I now miss the taste of a cheeseburger so much that even if someone sold me one for a hundred thousand U.S. dollars right now, I'd buy ten!"
Hearing Tony Stark say this, Ethan smiled.
He picked up a spoon and ate a mouthful of the potato-mash-like food, then said to Tony: "Cheeseburger? I haven't had one in a long time."
"However, you'd better figure out how to escape from here. You should know that even if you build the Jericho missile, they will definitely not let you go."
"Of course I know that."
He glanced at the car battery on the table, which provided him with life support.
Tony Stark forced himself to eat a spoonful of food, suppressing the discomfort in his heart.
"That's right, only by filling your stomach can you figure out a way to escape from here."
"In fact, I've already thought of how to escape from here!"
Holding his breath, Tony Stark quickly finished the sticky food in the bowl, then casually threw the bowl on the table and said, "Ethan, we can build a big guy."
He glanced at the monitor at the entrance, then Tony Stark got up, took out blueprints, and spread them on the table.
Seeing Tony's actions, Ethan also put down his bowl and walked over curiously: "Isn't this the blueprint for the Jericho missile?"
"That's right, on the surface, this is the blueprint for the Jericho missile, but Ethan, vision can be deceiving!"
Saying that, Tony Stark stacked several blueprints together, then pulled a desk lamp over and shone it on the center of the blueprints.
Soon, an armor pattern appeared in Ethan's sight.
"I no longer expect the Military or other forces to find this place and rescue me, so I've been thinking about how to escape during this time."
After scrambling the blueprints again, Tony Stark looked at Ethan and said excitedly: "Ethan, I need your help!"
"Believe me, I can definitely get both of us out of here!"
Seeing the excitement in Tony's eyes, Ethan was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Of course, I'm also tired of life here."
"Perhaps after your big guy is built and we escape from here, I can go see my wife and children. I miss them very much!"
Tony Stark didn't notice the slight melancholy in Ethan's tone when he mentioned his wife and children.
At this moment, his mind was completely focused on how to build this big guy.
"Oh, right, besides the Military, don't you also have the CIA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States? Do you think they can find this place?"
Perhaps worried that Tony would notice his slightly low voice, Ethan proactively changed the subject.
"CIA, FBI? Heh, don't be fooled by movies. Those idiots aren't that powerful. If they could find this place, I wouldn't have been locked up here for two and a half months."
Saying that, Tony looked at the car battery: "Ethan, we have to find a way to replace this thing first."
"FUXX, just thinking about how I was harmed like this by my own developed weapons makes me feel absurd!"
After speaking, Tony Stark picked up the old car battery and then prepared to knock on the door, to play along with these Terrorists.
Chapter 7: Saving Private Tony Stark
During the day, the Desert was scorching hot, but by night, it seemed capable of freezing stones.
Outside the cave, several armed men responsible for security patrols gathered around a Fire, chatting while warming themselves.
"Do you think Tony Stark can really build that Rocket?"
"I don't know. Anyway, whether he can build it or not, he's dead!"
"I heard this guy collected all the monthly magazine cover girls? How many women do you think he's slept with?"
"It's truly enviable. When he was unconscious and I was changing his clothes, I even specifically looked at his…"
This large group of men, with guns on their backs, surrounded the Fire, their mouths constantly emitting lewd laughter, completely unaware that sniper rifles were already aimed at their heads.
"Report, this is F1. Target is locked. Ready to Fire!"
Lying under the camouflage net, a sniper aimed at the head of one of the men by the Fire, reporting.
"Report, F2 in position, valley lighting equipment locked!"
"Report, F3 in position."
"…"
Sniper reports kept coming through the earpiece, and the fully armed Lynn Hall also put on his night vision goggles.
"Boss, the drone bombs are ready. We can deploy them anytime!"
Listening to Alice's report, Lynn Hall nodded: "Everyone, attention. Our objective this time is to rescue Tony Stark."
"Once the battle begins, the armed forces in the cave will inevitably be drawn out. After the two armed forces engage, we will take advantage of the chaos to rescue Tony Stark!"
"While protecting yourselves, do not get bogged down in combat!"
"Received!"
"Received!"
Hearing the replies in his earpiece, Lynn Hall glanced at his watch, then ordered: "Commence operation!"
As Lynn Hall gave the order, the next moment, several snipers fired simultaneously.
In the valley.
The armed group members around the Fire were instantly killed, and the lighting equipment erected in the valley was shattered immediately!
Drones flew overhead, and miniature bombs were dropped.
The weapons bearing the Stark Industries logo, placed in the open space, exploded violently in an instant!
"Charge! Eliminate those damned bastards and reclaim our territory!"
"For our homeland, kill these scumbags!"
"…"
As Lynn ordered the attack, the next second, armed men with AKs, submachine guns, and Rocket launchers rushed into the valley without hesitation.
Inside the cave!
"Damn it, what happened? Who attacked us?"
Seeing the surveillance destroyed and hearing the constant explosions and gunfire outside.
The leading strongman, while ordering his subordinates to rush out and engage, took out his pistol, loaded it, and prepared to head towards the room where Tony Starkwas held.
"L-leader, it's the Hulsag armed group, they launched an attack on us!"
A thin guy ran in frantically, telling the leader with a panicked expression.
"Hulsag armed group? Are you sure it's them, not those damned U.S. guys?"
Hearing his subordinate's report, the strongman stopped his steps towards Tony Stark's room.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, leader, I recognize them!"
"Damn it, I should have eliminated them completely earlier!"
He had originally thought it was those U.S. guys coming to rescue Tony Stark.
So, this leader was preparing to hold Tony Stark hostage, and if he couldn't be moved in time, he would use Tony Stark as a hostage to force those U.S. guys to leave.
But now, hearing that the attackers of his territory were the Hulsag armed group, this leader immediately returned to the room and picked up a submachine gun.
Since it wasn't those damned U.S. guys, holding Tony Stark hostage was useless!
"Send a few more men to guard Tony Stark's room. Remember, you absolutely cannot let anyone sneak in and take him away!"
Without waiting for his subordinate's reply, the leader immediately led the remaining men and rushed outside.
Outside.
Seeing the two armed groups fighting fiercely, the fully armed Lynn Hall, wearing night vision goggles, immediately led his men to infiltrate the valley from the other side.
"Bang!"
"Da da da"
After eliminating some armed members blocking their way, Lynn Hall led his men to the cave entrance.
"Click!"
One of the Agents cut off the power as planned, and in an instant, the entire cave became pitch Black.
Inside Tony Stark's room!
"Damn it, who turned off the power!"
"Damn it, hurry up and fix the power!"
Hugging the car battery, he and Ethan hid in the corner.
Listening to those armed men babbling in a language he couldn't understand.
At this moment, Tony Stark's expression was filled with fear.
He was very worried that these Terrorists who attacked and kidnapped him would accidentally kill him.
He was even more worried that those who attacked this place would break in and, without a word, give him a burst of Fire.
Listening to the intense gunfire and sounds of battle constantly coming from outside, Tony Stark tried to curl his body into the corner.
"Ethan, do battles often happen here?"
In the darkness.
Listening to Tony Stark's slightly trembling voice, Ethanwasn't as afraid: "Battles used to happen frequently here. Many forces attacked each other to seize territory."
"But ever since these people acquired weapons manufactured by Stark Industries, few have been able to defeat them!"
Hearing that Ethan's tone showed no panic, Tony Stark, who had been full of worries, also felt a little relieved.
Just as he was about to say something to alleviate his inner fear.
He suddenly heard a burst of gunfire from outside the door.
"Gulp…"
Listening to the gunfire getting closer, Tony Starksubconsciously swallowed.
Hugging the car battery in his arms, he tried to widen his eyes, seemingly wanting to see what was happening in the darkness.
But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't see anything in the pitch-Black environment.
"Bang!"
"Pfft…"
"Bang bang bang!"
Bursts of gunfire and muzzle flashes bloomed in the night, and those armed men guarding the room were instantly killed.
Hearing the gunfire inside the room, Tony Starksubconsciously curled up and closed his eyes.
His pounding heart seemed ready to leap out of his throat at any moment.
Just as Tony Stark was extremely nervous, constantly praying to God in his heart.
The gunfire in the room suddenly stopped, and then a gentle voice with a hint of a smile sounded beside him.
"Tony Stark?"
Hearing someone call his name, Tony Stark didn't know whether to answer for a moment.
"Don't worry, I'm Lynn Hall from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York branch. I'm here to save you."
"Can you still move? If you can, I think we need to leave here immediately!"
Chapter 8: Lin En wins people's hearts
He put on his night vision goggles and hugged the worn-out car battery, following Lynn Hall.
Tony Stark was extremely agitated at this moment.
Finally saved!
He was finally f***ing saved!
From the moment he was attacked and kidnapped, Tony Stark had always hoped Rhodes would lead the Militaryto rescue him.
But after two and a half months, that hope had long turned into despair.
Just as he was trying to find a way to save himself, he encountered a chaotic armed conflict.
Listening to the constant explosions and sounds of fighting in the valley, the despair and fear in his heart had reached their peak.
He was afraid that the Terrorists who kidnapped him would kill him because of their defeat, and also afraid that the other armed group would rush in and shoot him full of holes.
But when gunshots rang out in the room, and when the Terrorists guarding him were killed.
The phrase "Lynn Hall of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York branch" was like the sound of heaven to Tony Stark.
God knows, for Tony Stark at that moment, this voice was even more exciting than the cries of a December magazine cover girl!
Lynn Hall led Tony Stark and Ethan towards the outside of the valley.
Whenever they encountered danger, the members of the action team led by Sean would resolve the obstacle immediately.
These armed group members were formidable in the Middle East, but in front of the heavily armed FBI Agents led by Lynn Hall, they were simply no match.
"Bang!"
"Da da da"
The armed individuals blocking their way were dealt with swiftly and decisively, under the dual cover of Alice's drone and snipers.
Lynn Hall successfully led Tony Stark and Ethan out of the valley.
It wasn't until the moment the Quinjet took off with him inside that Tony Stark truly relaxed.
Saved!
This wasn't a dream; he was truly saved!
Seeing Tony Stark so uncontrollably excited, Lynn Hallsmiled and handed him a bottle of soda Water.
"Thank you..."
Taking the soda Water, Tony Stark's hands trembled with excitement: "I'm truly grateful that you brought people to rescue me from 'hell'."
"Oh my, this is just too... Honestly, during these two and a half months, I thought Rhodes would find me with his men, I thought the Military would rescue me through various means. But..."
"But you just never thought that the one who would save you would be the Federal Bureau of Investigation, right!"
Lynn Hall checked Tony Stark's favorability, which had now reached 6 points.
Lynn Hall then told Tony Stark to rest well.
He then walked aside, took out his phone, and called Director James Duke.
On the other end of the line.
It was already past eleven o'clock at night, but James Duke was not asleep; instead, he was discussing some matters with a middle-aged man.
A ringtone interrupted their conversation. James Dukepicked up his phone, glanced at it, and then said with a chuckle, "I hope this is good news."
Hearing James Duke say this, Phoebe Byrne was about to get up and leave.
But he saw James Duke wave his hand, signaling him not to leave.
Seeing this, Phoebe Byrne sat back down and quietly drank the coffee on the table.
However, his gaze was fixed on the changing expression of his HYDRA superior.
Clearly, good news had come from the other end of the phone.
His old boss's smile visibly brightened.
After hanging up the phone, James Duke put down his phone and said to Phoebe Byrne, "Do you remember Lynn Hall, whom I mentioned to you?"
"I do, Sir. You think highly of him."
"That's right, he has rescued Tony Stark from the Middle East Terrorists!"
Taking a sip of the coffee on the table, James Dukesmiled: "So, tomorrow I plan to hold a grand press conference."
"I've coveted the position of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director for many years."
At this point, James Duke suddenly said, "We have our people in the Military, Congress, the courts, the CIA, and the business world."
"Phoebe, select some names from them to form the Brotherhood!"
"Are you saying you intend to bring this young man, Lynn Hall, into our HYDRA?"
Hearing James Duke's instruction, Phoebe Byrne said, "Don't worry, I know what to do!"
"Don't take drastic measures. Guide him slowly. As long as he takes the first step, there's no turning back!"
"Yes, Sir!"
With that, Phoebe Byrne stood up from the sofa: "Sir, please get some rest. I'll go select the list and make preparations now."
"Good!"
Watching Phoebe Byrne leave, James Duke casually poured out the coffee, then got up and walked to the bedroom.
Inside the Quinjet.
After hanging up the phone, Lynn Hall looked at everyone in the cabin and said, "Everyone, this operation was very successful. After we return, I will report it, and the mission budget will be increased by 30% this time."
"At the same time, after we return, I will suggest to the Director that everyone's rank be raised by one level. I will be responsible for getting the Supervisor and Director's signatures!"
Hearing the "rewards" announced by Lynn Hall, everyone in the cabin, whether Agents or members of the action team, cheered excitedly.
"Our Boss is brilliant!"
"Boss, we love you to death!"
"Haha, I'm finally going to be promoted to S12! Boss, if you're willing, I'll immediately offer you my… backside."
"Get lost!"
Lynn Hall gave a middle finger to the guy who offered him his backside, then turned and walked over to another Middle Eastern man.
In fact, this was a reward given by James Duke, the Director, when Lynn Hall reported to him just now.
But how could Lynn leave such a matter of winning people's hearts to the Director?
Of course, he had to do it himself!
Sitting across from the Middle Eastern man, Lynn Hallsaid, "You believe the promise I made now, don't you!"
Before coming to the Middle East, Lynn Hall promised to let one of them stay in the Middle East.
So during the operation, Lynn Hall directly left him in the Quinjet and had someone watch him.
"You are an honest and trustworthy person!"
Facing Lynn Hall's question, the Middle Eastern man said without hesitation.
He had thought about having his companion tell the armed group behind him what had happened so they could rescue him.
But with a Quinjet constantly circling in the air, even if his companion wanted to save him, there was no way.
Most importantly, compared to him, the armed group behind him cared more about eliminating their opponents and reclaiming their homeland.
So...
"After we go back this time, I will give you freedom. You can continue to live in New York, and I will have someone process legal identification documents for you."
Chapter 9 Investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs?
"What do you want me to do?"
Draco Mohammed was silent for a long time after hearing Lynn Hall say that not only would he be let go upon his return to New York, but he would also be provided with legal identification documents.
"I only make bombs. As for causing terrorist attacks, I..."
"I'm not asking you to commit terrorist attacks. The reason I'm helping you this time is so that if I ever need your help in the future, I hope you'll be able to provide it!"
Looking into Lynn Hall's eyes, Draco Mohammed nodded slightly.
[Draco Mohammed's favorability is 6!]
Hearing the system's prompt, Lynn patted the man's shoulder, then returned to his seat and closed his eyes to rest.
Lynn Hall naturally had a use for this Middle Eastern man.
No one is purely useless; it's just a matter of not finding the right position. A man who can make bombs might come in handy someday.
This wasn't the first time Lynn had done something like this!
Of course, upon returning to New York, Lynn Hall would arrange for Alice to retrieve two similar-looking convicts from prison, then kill them and present them as the targets.
The Quinjet did not land at an airport upon its return to New York; instead, it landed directly on the roof of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building.
Stepping off the jet, Tony Stark looked around.
When he didn't see the person he had been longing for, a hint of disappointment unconsciously appeared in Tony Stark's eyes.
"I thought you'd notify Stark Industries to pick me up. After all, my personal secretary hasn't worked in two and a half months."
Turning his head to look at Lynn, Tony Stark said.
"Are you referring to Ms. Pepper Potts?"
Listening to the hint of disappointment in Tony's tone, Lynn Hall smiled, "Are you sure you want her to see you in this state?"
"Uh..."
Tony Stark glanced disdainfully at the car battery he was holding, then shrugged and said, "I think you have a point. If Pepper saw me like this, my image would be completely ruined."
"Oh, by the way, could you help me prepare some things? I want to completely replace this thing. Don't worry, I'll pay!"
"Also, thank you very much for rescuing me. If you ever need anything in the future, then..."
As he was speaking, everyone saw James Duke walking over from not far away.
"Tell logistics what you need later; the Federal Bureau of Investigation will prepare it for you. As for thanks, the Director believes you should say it to the media!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Tony Stark glanced at James Duke, who was walking over.
Then he nodded and said, "Alright, for saving me from hell."
Clever as Tony Stark was, upon seeing James Dukewalking towards them, he immediately understood the meaning behind Lynn Hall's words.
Tony Stark didn't care about the so-called Director of the New York FBI.
But, regarding the man who saved his life, Tony Starkraised an eyebrow, and then a bold idea came to him.
Lynn, of course, didn't know what Tony was thinking. He walked up to James Duke and said, "Director, I've already spoken with Mr. Stark."
"He will cooperate with you at the press conference."
"Well done!"
Raising his hand and patting Lynn Hall's shoulder, James Duke then walked towards Tony Stark with a wide smile.
Inside the building.
After dismissing everyone, Lynn Hall returned to his office.
According to James Duke's instructions, the press conference was to be held three days later.
After all, in these three days, Tony Stark needed to create an Arc Reactor to replace the car battery in his chest.
Of course, his disheveled appearance, holding the car battery, had already been photographed by James Duke's orders.
After all, the more disheveled this billionaire playboy looked, the more it would prove the capability of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation!
Just as Lynn Hall was contemplating, there was a knock on the office door.
Soon, Internal Affairs Department Supervisor Jessica Miles walked in with two subordinates.
Seeing Jessica Miles enter with her subordinates, Lynn Hall smiled and asked, "Supervisor Jessica, is there something you need me for?"
Coming to stand opposite Lynn, Jessica Miles frowned and said, "Mr. Lynn Hall, the reason I'm here to see you this time is because of an issue with the reported mission expense ratio from an operation three months ago."
"Is that so? I recall that matter already had a conclusion, and Supervisor Rich Hood had already reported it to the Director, and it was archived."
"But we've found some new clues!"
Saying this, Jessica placed the file on the table, then looked at Lynn and said, "According to our Federal Bureau of Investigation regulations, archived cases will not be re-investigated, but we have the right to investigate the mission expenses you report from now on."
"Regarding your reported content for this New Yorkbombing and the Middle East mission, I'd like to have a good talk with you."
Hearing Jessica say this, Lynn Hall leaned back in his office chair and smiled, "Of course, no problem. However, both the Brooklyn bombing and the Middle East mission were actively dispatched by the Director, so it requires..."
"Are you trying to use the Director to pressure me?"
"Of course not. Everyone knows, Ms. Jessica, that your father is the Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters."
Seeing Lynn leaning back in his chair with a somewhat "tired" expression, Jessica suddenly looked at her two subordinates and said, "You two, go out first!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Jessica's command, the two subordinates nodded, then turned and left Lynn Hall's office.
After the two left, Jessica sat directly in Lynn's lap.
Squeezing Jessica's very elastic buttocks, Lynn Hallwhispered, "Senior, has someone taken the Internal Affairs Department route?"
Jessica Miles was Lynn Hall's senior from Yale University, and also the daughter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Deputy Director.
This was also why she became the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internal Affairs DepartmentSupervisor at only twenty-six years old.
Of course, people from the same university alliance would naturally help each other!
Even if they were at odds on the surface!
"Rich Hood submitted a report to the Director, preparing to step down as supervisor next year and take on a leisurely consultant position, which cannot be hidden."
"So, at this time, everyone's attention is naturally focused on his position!"
Saying this, Jessica Miles kissed Lynn on the cheek: "You need to know that not only does the Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters have many factions, but the New York branch naturally also has its own factions."
"On the Internal Affairs Department side, I will use my authority to help you eliminate some unfavorable matters. As for the others, I cannot give you too much help for now."
"Oh, by the way, my engagement ceremony is on the sixth of next month. Don't forget to attend!"
Chapter 10 Tony Stark's Invitation
"You're getting engaged on the sixth of next month?"
Hearing Jessica Miles's words, Lynn Hall gently set her down from his lap.
Lightly pressing Jessica's head to make her kneel before him, Lynn asked curiously, "Is it the son of AndrewWayne, one of the nine Supreme Court Justices? He doesn't seem to be from our university's fraternity, does he?"
"I remember you, senior, used to say you'd choose your husband from someone in our university's fraternity."
With Lynn pressing her shoulders, Jessica knelt on the ground, tied her red hair back, and then stammered, "It's a political marriage."
"My father—"
"Don't talk, focus on your work!"
"Hmph!"
Jessica Miles glared at Lynn, then seriously got to work.
Leaning back in his chair, Lynn Hall pondered the upcoming matters.
James Duke, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New York branch, was clearly eyeing the Director position of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
And before he went to the Middle East, he also said that after he returned, he would introduce him to some so-called Brotherhood members.
Clearly, he wanted to draw him into HYDRA!
In fact, Lynn Hall was not resistant to joining HYDRA.
As long as it brought him benefits, then joining HYDRAwas fine.
When HYDRA's doomsday arrived, he could just turn around and sell HYDRA out!
Hmm, looking at the look she gave him before leaving, Lynn Hall understood that everyone had a bright future.
Three days later, at the press conference.
"No suspicious personnel found."
"Reporters entering the hall are not carrying any weapons!"
Listening to his subordinate's report through his earpiece, Lynn Hall turned to look at Pepper Potts, who was touching up Tony Stark's makeup.
He then asked Tony Stark, "Mr. Stark, are you familiar with the press conference speech?"
"Just call me Tony, I think we're already friends, aren't we?"
Hearing Lynn Hall call him Mr. Stark, Tony Starkshrugged casually and said, "As for the speech, don't worry, given that your Federal Bureau of Investigationpulled me out of 'hell'."
"This time, I 'promise' there will be very little improvisation!"
Saying that, Tony Stark suddenly suggested, "By the way, do you have time after the press conference? Tonight, I'm hosting a grand party themed 'Return to New York'."
"Oh, by the way, this time I've invited many popular Hollywood actresses, perhaps tonight you can—"
Giving Lynn a knowing look, Tony Stark extended an invitation to Lynn.
"Sorry, Mr. Stark—Tony, I already have plans tonight!"
Well, James Duke had already told him in advance that he would introduce him to some Brotherhood members tonight.
So Lynn Hall could only decline Tony's invitation.
"Alright, it seems tonight will be my solo fun day again, maybe Rhodes can help me out a bit."
Lynn Hall smiled, looking at Tony Stark's unreliable demeanor.
After Lynn left, Pepper asked curiously, "There's a party tonight? But according to the schedule, you don't seem to have planned—"
"It doesn't matter."
Hearing Pepper's words, Tony Stark said indifferently, "If Lynn had agreed, I could arrange those actresses with just one phone call."
"So, this party is specifically for Mr. Lynn Hall?"
Looking at Pepper's somewhat puzzled eyes, Tony's face was a bit serious, but he quickly returned to his usual demeanor.
In fact, this party was indeed held for Lynn Hall.
Tony Stark wanted to use Lynn Hall's identity and abilities to investigate the mastermind behind the Terrorists who attacked and kidnapped him.
No matter what, Tony Stark did not believe that the guys who attacked and kidnapped him found out about his whereabouts through "coincidence."
Moreover, when did Stark Industries sell weapons to Terrorists in the Middle East?
But looking at Pepper, Tony returned to his usual self: "Never mind, tonight we'll just rest well, but you should get busy."
"After all, you've been resting for two and a half months!"
Hearing Tony say this, Pepper shook her head, then continued to tidy his clothes.
Upon arriving at the venue, Lynn Hall glanced around, then waved to Shawn.
Once Shawn walked over, Lynn Hall said, "Check a few more times, there are a lot of people at this press conference, not only hundreds of media outlets, but the Director also used his connections to invite many influential people."
Hearing Lynn's order, Shawn patted his chest and guaranteed, "Don't worry, Boss, I've already had the brothers check several times."
"And all key positions are covered by our people, ensuring no accidents will happen!"
"It's always right to be careful, otherwise, if something goes wrong, I'll lose face completely!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Shawn immediately nodded.
However, seeing a man in a suit with an Federal Bureau of Investigation badge on his chest walk over.
Shawn immediately said, "Boss, the vulture that eats carrion is coming."
"Go!"
Watching Miller Field approach, Lynn motioned for Shawn to check again.
"Lynn, you're really lucky."
Coming up to Lynn Hall, Miller Field said, "The guy that the Military and S.H.I.E.L.D. couldn't find, you rescued directly with your team."
"This time, the Director looks very good, he was smiling very happily when he was chatting with the mayor just now."
"I estimate that after today, your rank will be promoted to D3."
[Miller Field's favorability -1]
Watching Miller Field's outwardly congratulatory, yet inwardly seething expression.
Lynn Hall stared at him with a chuckle and said, "What, not convinced?"
"How could that be? You're the fastest-promoted and youngest D2 Assistant Agent Supervisor in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who wouldn't be convinced?"
He was almost forty when he became an Assistant AgentSupervisor at the New York branch, and his eyes had always been on the Supervisor position.
But ever since Lynn Hall appeared, his goal of becoming Supervisor was in jeopardy, as Lynn Hall was not only highly favored by Supervisor Agent Rich Hood.
He was also highly valued by Director James Duke.
This filled him with a sense of crisis.