Chapter 11 Coulson comes to the door and S.H.I.E.L.D. recruits him
"Do you know about Mr. Rich's plan to retire next year and take up a consultant's position?"
Lynn Hall suddenly asked, looking at Miller Field.
"You heard about it too?"
"Of course. It's a pity I'm only twenty-four, otherwise I'd definitely contend for the supervisor position."
Miller Field didn't believe a word Lynn Hall said.
Too young, my ass. Anyone who believed Lynn Hall was an idiot.
However, when he saw Jessica Miles, the supervisor of the Internal Affairs Department, walking towards them expressionlessly.
Miller Field said, "It seems the hyenas from the Internal Affairs Department are still unwilling to let you off easily."
Giving Lynn Hall a 'good luck' look, Miller walked away.
"What were you two just talking about?"
Coming up to Lynn Hall, Jessica's expression remained cold.
To outsiders, it seemed as if she was targeting Lynn Hall.
Especially when Miller Field kept glancing over, looking as if he was enjoying the show.
Jessica continued with a cool expression, saying, "He wants to cause you trouble? Don't worry, the Internal Affairs Department has already secretly launched an investigation into him. In half a month at most, I'll have some dirt on him."
Hearing Jessica say this, Lynn Hall also looked serious and said, "Are you wearing black stockings under your suit pants?"
"Yes, you like it when I wear them, don't you? Want to try it in the restroom?"
As his senior, Jessica was very clear about Lynn Hall's preferences.
He had carried her long legs countless times.
"Wrong occasion. I'd rather try it at your engagement next month."
"Then it's a deal. At that time, I, your senior, will wear a wedding dress—"
"Don't forget to bring the engagement ring. It's a pity there won't be wedding photos."
"Hehe, that's simple. If you like, I'll take a few photos with him before the engagement ceremony next month. Maybe this suggestion will even make him think I love him so much."
No matter how "blasphemous" their words were, their expressions remained very serious, even somewhat confrontational.
This made Miller Field, who had been constantly glancing over from not far away, very happy.
A guy targeted by the Internal Affairs Department, even if he wanted to compete for the supervisor position, didn't have much of a chance.
After all, those hyenas from the Internal Affairs Department might grab his weakness and crush him at any time!
Tsk… They were from the same university, yet these two couldn't get along.
It had been like this since Lynn Hall joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and it definitely wasn't an act!
Many people in the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation knew this!
It seemed his chance of becoming a supervisor next year had increased by another point.
Thinking about how to make the Internal Affairs Department keep a close eye on Lynn Hall, Miller's gaze shifted to his other two competitors.
Lynn Hall glanced at Miller over there and said to Jessica, "Senior, don't move against him for now. A knife can only kill the enemy when it's plunged in at the crucial moment!"
"Besides, what a good candidate to take the blame. I want to use him for some things."
"Alright, I'll give you a copy of his investigation results, just like how you got my boyfriend expelled from university back then?"
"How can you say that? Senior, you know I've always been kind to people."
"Hehe, just like when you FUXX me, you insisted I answer my boyfriend's call? I'm leaving. Don't forget to come next month."
After speaking, Jessica turned and left with a cold expression.
Half an hour later.
When all the media swarmed in, the press conference officially began.
Director James Duke was speaking on stage, but Lynn Hall wasn't paying close attention.
His gaze remained on the reporters and the surrounding security.
But when Tony Stark took the podium with his speech manuscript.
Lynn Hall's expression remained unchanged, but his heart felt a little numb.
In a speech manuscript of several thousand words, Lynn Hall heard Tony Stark mention his name no less than ten times.
Was this what he meant by not much improvisation?
Damn it, if Lynn Hall hadn't known that this speech manuscript was written for Tony Stark by Director James Duke's staff.
Lynn Hall might have thought Tony Stark was trying to make trouble for him!
Especially when he saw that idiot Miller Field looking at him enviously.
Lynn Hall's expression remained unchanged, but he had already given Tony Stark several middle fingers in his mind!
Lynn was certain Tony Stark definitely didn't understand the intricacies of the workplace.
After all, he didn't need to know.
From Pepper's gaze towards him, it was clear Tony just wanted to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to him.
He just wanted to increase his standing in Director James Duke's mind.
Although, this wasn't a bad thing either.
As Lynn Hall's gaze remained fixed on the surroundings of the venue, a slightly balding middle-aged man approached with a gentle smile.
"Hello, Mr. Lynn Hall, I am Phil Coulson from the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division."
"I'd like to talk to you about Mr. Tony Stark."
Looking at Phil Coulson, known as S.H.I.E.L.D.'s good guy and hailed as the Marvel Novice Village Chief (Novice Village Chief).
Lynn Hall said, "I don't think this is the right occasion to discuss such matters!"
"My apologies, I was a bit abrupt, Mr. Hall. How about this evening?"
"I have plans tonight, sorry. The Director is calling me!"
Nodding to Coulson, Lynn Hall walked towards James Duke, who was waving at him.
"He's unwilling to cooperate?"
Listening to the voice coming through his earpiece, Coulson watched Lynn Hall walk onto the press conference stage.
He kept a gentle smile on his face: "That's right. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and us have had disputes, even friction, more than once. If Secretary Piercehadn't always been mediating, I'm afraid things would have gotten much uglier between the two sides."
"So it's normal for Lynn Hall to be uncooperative. By the way, Hill, after you've reviewed his file, what do you think?"
Inside S.H.I.E.L.D..
Flipping through Lynn Hall's file, Hill said expressionlessly, "He's a very excellent guy, whether in terms of ability or any other aspect. No wonder he was promoted to D2 at twenty-four."
"I've already reported to Director Fury. If necessary, we can let him see the other side of this World."
"So, you also think he meets our recruitment requirements?"
Looking at Lynn Hall, who was being photographed by the media, Coulson smiled and said, "I like this young man!"
Chapter 12 Brotherhood? No, it's Hydra!
James Duke was already mentally prepared for Tony Stark not to follow the script obediently.
After all, it would be strange if this arrogant and conceited guy could cooperate obediently.
So, regarding the fact that he mentioned Lynn Hall more than ten times in just a few minutes, James Duke didn't care.
Firstly, he himself valued Lynn Hall very much and was guiding him to join HYDRA.
Secondly, the purpose of him holding this grand press conference was not to promote himself to the media and the public.
It was for the heavyweight guests who were invited to the scene.
They were James Duke's main target!
But when Tony Stark casually threw away the script and unhesitatingly announced to the media that Stark Industries would permanently close its weapons manufacturing department from that moment on, the entire press conference venue immediately erupted in an uproar.
Even James Duke was shocked by Tony Stark's actions!
Watching the reporters frantically raise their microphones and start asking questions, James Duke immediately gave Lynn a look.
Upon receiving James Duke's gaze, Lynn Hall immediately had someone announce the end of the press conference.
At the same time, he escorted Tony Stark towards the backstage!
Regarding Tony's decision to close the weapons manufacturing department, Lynn Hall actually had a contingency plan in mind long ago.
So, just as he brought Tony Stark back backstage, Sean immediately brought people to control the chaotic scene!
"Tony, are you crazy?"
As soon as they returned to the lounge, Obadiah Staneimmediately stepped forward and questioned, "Do you know what kind of disastrous consequences your statement just now will bring to Stark Industries?"
"You should have discussed such a big matter with me in advance!"
Listening to Obadiah Stane's furious questioning, Tony Stark looked indifferent: "Of course I know what the consequences will be, but this is my decision!"
"Damn it, your brain must have been blown out in the Middle East, we need to have a good talk!"
Saying that, Obadiah Stane turned his head to look at Lynn and said, "Mr. Hall, since the press conference is over, can we take Tony away now?"
"Of course you can."
Saying that, Lynn lightly pressed his earphone, and then Alice walked in from outside.
"The reporters are all blocking the main Hall right now, so Alice will take you out through the back door."
"Thank you!"
After shaking hands with Lynn Hall to express his gratitude, Obadiah Stane immediately took Tony and the others to leave.
[Obadiah Stane Favorability -7]
Lynn Hall was of course aware of Obadiah Stane's favorability.
After all, the person who planned the attack on Tony Stark was precisely Obadiah Stane.
However, he also didn't expect that those Middle Easterners wouldn't kill Tony directly as planned, nor did he expect that he would bring people to bring Tony back from the Middle East.
However, a favorability of -7!
Perhaps he should snatch the kill from Tony and then see what kind of inheritance he could get after eliminating Obadiah Stane!
The screen in the lounge was broadcasting live reports from the reporters about this big news.
Lynn Hall took out his phone and called an unlisted number.
In a securities company in New Jersey.
Seeing the caller ID on his phone, the securities manager immediately closed the door, then answered the phone and asked cautiously, "Hello, Mr. Hall."
"Daniel, I need your help with something!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's words on the other end of the phone, Daniel asked with some trepidation, "Okay, Mr. Hall, how can I help you?"
"Don't be nervous!"
Picking up the coffee pot and pouring himself a cup of coffee, Lynn Hall smiled and said, "In ten minutes, a sum of 500,000 U.S. dollars will be deposited into your account. Help me open an account."
"This money is for buying Stark Industries stock. Once Stark Industries' stock price drops by 70%, buy it immediately!"
Hearing that Lynn Hall's request was so simple, Daniel's expression immediately relaxed: "No problem, Mr. Hall, I guarantee that no one will ever find this account."
"No, this private account must withstand any scrutiny. Don't worry, this money is what I've saved from my work over the years, it's not from bribery or anything like that!"
"No problem, Mr. Hall, but on TV, Stark Industries… I'm sorry, I spoke out of turn, understood!"
After hanging up the phone, Daniel wiped away the sweat on his forehead from nervousness, then immediately began to operate.
This money was indeed earned by Lynn Hall over the years. To be precise, Lynn Hall had 670,000 U.S. dollars in his account.
Although some of it was extra "mission funds," it could definitely withstand any scrutiny.
As for the other 170,000, Lynn ordered a red Audi R8.
After all, this weekend was Gwen's birthday, and a gift was a must.
In addition, Daniel from this securities company is actually similar to Draco Mohammed, the Middle Eastern man who made the bomb!
After transferring the funds, Lynn Hall left the lounge.
In the evening, at James Duke's party.
Many people attended this party tonight, including those from the Military, Congress, the Courts, the CIA, business elites, and others.
All of these people were invited by James Duke. According to him, all of them were members of the Brotherhood.
Following James Duke, as he introduced these people to him, Lynn Hall noticed a small detail.
That was, including James Duke, all of these people wore a very exquisite brooch on the chest of their suits.
The moment he saw this brooch, Lynn Hall finally confirmed that these so-called Brotherhood members in front of him were all HYDRA.
Why was he so sure? Because this brooch once appeared in "Captain America 2," during the meeting between Senator Stern and Sitwell of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Calmly holding a champagne glass and warmly chatting with these people, Lynn Hall always maintained a smile on his face.
After the party ended, James Duke finally said to Lynn: "Lynn, these are all members of the Brotherhood."
"The original purpose of establishing the Brotherhoodwas to allow everyone to help each other."
"You should know that whether it's within our Federal Bureau of Investigation or departments like politics and the Military, factions are everywhere."
"If we don't unite, we will eventually be swallowed whole by others!"
Hearing James Duke's "heart-to-heart" words, Lynn Hallsaid with a grateful expression, "I understand, Mr. Director, thank you for your high regard, I…"
"Haha, no rush for that!"
Taking out a brooch and placing it in front of Lynn Hall, James Duke said with a chuckle, "It's very difficult to join this Brotherhood. Only those who are recommended by our internal members are eligible to enter the probation period."
Saying that, James Duke handed Lynn Hall a stack of documents: "I have high hopes for you, Lynn. I believe you will definitely be able to demonstrate your abilities and usefulness, thereby passing the internal assessment of the Brotherhood and becoming a full member!"
Chapter 13 The Test of Hydra, Power Mutants!
The next morning.
Sitting in his office, Lynn Hall flipped through a stack of documents James Duke had given him last night.
The guy in the documents was a Mutant named Kevin Robert.
He was once a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants, but ever since Magneto was captured and imprisoned in a special facility, the Brotherhood of Mutants had completely disbanded.
Lynn Hall had encountered Mutants twice before while handling cases.
However, because his favorability wasn't high, nor was it low enough to fall below -5, even if he killed them, he would only get a few dozen experience points at most, plus some departments specifically required live capture, so Lynn had never received any benefits from Mutants.
After a careful look at the information, it stated that Kevin Robert's ability was superhuman strength.
According to the data, he could easily lift twenty tons and possessed extremely rich combat skills.
After closing the documents, Lynn Hall began to ponder.
According to what James Duke said last night, this Kevin Robert had destroyed the properties of some Brotherhood members.
He had even almost killed a Brotherhood member, so this guy became the test for Lynn's entry into the Brotherhood.
However, Lynn scoffed at this claim, especially considering the identities of the people who appeared last night.
To crush this Kevin Robert was even simpler than crushing an ant!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall took out his phone and dialed a number.
Soon, Alice arrived at Lynn Hall's office.
"Boss, is there something you need me for?"
Handing Alice the photo and name from the documents, Lynn Hall said, "Have the intelligence department investigate this guy!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's command, Alice immediately nodded, but she didn't leave right away.
"Is there anything else?"
Seeing Alice still there, Lynn Hall asked with a smile, "Are you in some kind of trouble? We're all on the same team; if I can help, I naturally will!"
"Hehe, Boss, are you free this weekend?"
Pulling up a chair and sitting across from Lynn Hall, Alicesaid with a smile, "My parents are trying to set me up with another boyfriend, and I lied to them and said I already have one."
"So, if you're free this weekend, I'd like to ask you to help me put on a show!"
At this point, Alice put her hands together and pleaded pitifully, "Please, Boss!"
"I thought you liked women?"
Hearing Alice's request, Lynn leaned back in his chair and chuckled, "Why not just tell your parents?"
"It's not that easy!"
Sighing helplessly, Alice said, "My secret of liking women is only known to you, Boss."
"My parents are very old-fashioned; if they knew I liked soft, fragrant women, I bet they'd break my legs!"
"You can have Sean accompany you!"
Looking at Alice's pleading expression, Lynn Hall picked up his coffee and said with a smile, "Isn't he always pursuing you? This weekend, I have to go back for a family gathering."
"Besides, this weekend is Gwen's seventeenth birthday."
"Oh, come on, if I let that idiot Sean go with me, he might misunderstand and think I'm giving him a chance!"
Getting up from the chair, Alice said, "If push comes to shove, I'll just hire a male actor from Broadway."
"I'll fool my parents first, and then later, I'll say this male actor cheated on me, and then, heartbroken, my sexual orientation changed."
"Boss, what do you think of this idea?"
Watching Alice's eyes light up as she spoke, Lynn Hallgave a thumbs up and said, "Don't tell me, that's actually a pretty good excuse!"
"Haha, then that's what I'll do!"
With that, Alice excitedly left for the intelligence department.
Two days later, late at night in Brooklyn.
"Tactical Team One is in position!"
"Tactical Team Two is in position!"
"Electromagnetic device activated."
"Sniper is in position!"
Listening to the continuous signals from his team members through his earpiece, Lynn Hall sat in a black Chevrolet, his gaze fixed on the street ahead.
According to the information provided by the intelligence department, the Mutant Kevin Robert lived here and only returned home late at night every day.
So Lynn Hall directly formulated a capture plan!
Since this Mutant was very strong and possessed extremely rich combat skills,
Then he should experience the technological power of the Federal Bureau of Investigation!
"Boss, target sighted!"
Just as Lynn Hall was waiting, Sean's voice suddenly came through the earpiece.
"Everyone get ready; once the target enters the designated area, immediately commence the capture operation!"
"Yes!"
Everyone in the earpiece responded in unison, then returned to silence.
On the street.
Walking home with his hood up, Kevin Robert felt that the street was too deserted tonight.
However, thinking about the two gangs here that had a gunfight over territory just last night,
Kevin Robert felt that a deserted street was normal.
After all, those weak ordinary people would naturally be afraid of those gang members.
Casually lighting a cigarette, Robert recalled how the male Master had tried to protect his wife and children before he died when Robert robbed him tonight.
Heh... thinking about this, Kevin Robert sneered inwardly.
Ordinary people should be enslaved by Mutants!
Unfortunately, Magneto's last operation failed, causing the Brotherhood of Mutants to disband.
That failure of a guy!
Arriving at the street corner, Kevin Robert casually threw his cigarette butt on the ground, just about to cross the street and go home.
But suddenly, he noticed that the color of the streetlights standing there seemed a bit off.
The originally bright streetlights had become somewhat dim and were crackling as if they were leaking Current.
Before he could react, the next second, a beam of Currentdirectly struck his body, and then four electromagnetic devices rose around him, releasing Current to control him.
At the same time, the sniper ambushed in the night quickly fired.
Before Kevin Robert could struggle, bullets directly pierced his limbs, disabling him!
"Ah!!!"
The intense pain instantly made Kevin Robert scream, and the numbing effect of the Current made his body convulse continuously.
Two fully armed action teams darted out from the side, unhesitatingly raising their dark muzzles at him!
If it were an ordinary person, being shot through the limbs by a sniper rifle, plus the Current attack, they would probably have already fainted.
But Kevin Robert, though convulsing, still stared intently at these fully armed guys.
Chapter 14 Obtaining extraordinary powers
"FUXX, you damn ordinary people, only you maggots would use such dirty methods."
"Professor X, that idiot, actually wants Mutants and humans to live in peace? You despicable humans should be enslaved by us."
"FUXX, you are maggots in a latrine, you are…"
Kevin Robert, whose limbs were riddled with bullets and whose body was paralyzed by Current, cursed loudly and continuously.
The vicious curses made Shawn even want to kill him on the spot!
"Tsk, as expected of a Mutant with extraordinary power. Even in this state, he can still curse loudly!"
A mocking voice came from not far away. Kevin Robertlaboriously raised his head.
When he saw the FBI Agent team surrounding him make way, and a tall, handsome young man walk towards them.
Kevin Robert asked, full of anger, "You damn… mumble mumble."
Before Kevin Robert could curse loudly at Lynn Hall, Shawn kicked him hard in the mouth the next moment.
Looking at the Mutant whose teeth had been kicked out and whose mouth was full of blood.
Shawn stepped on his cheek and said, "Whatever our boss asks, you answer. If you dare to be disrespectful to our boss, I'll break all your teeth!"
With Shawn stepping on his head, Kevin Robert's eyes were filled with resentment.
This reminded him of the ordinary person whose head he had stepped on, but who still shouted for his wife to escape!
[Kevin Robert's favorability -8]
Looking at the prompt from the system, Lynn Hall gave Shawn an appreciative look.
Tsk, as expected of his most capable subordinate, he's truly a master at drawing hatred!
Squatting down and pulling out his pistol to point it at Kevin Robert's head, Lynn Hall said, "I've seen your file. Ever since the Brotherhood of Mutants disbanded, your hands have been stained with the blood of ordinary people."
"You even killed a family of four for a mere few dozen U.S. dollars."
"You ordinary people should all…"
Before Kevin Robert could finish speaking, Lynn Halldirectly used his gun stock to smash him, causing his head to bleed profusely.
"Hahaha."
With his head broken by Lynn Hall, Kevin Robert not only didn't cry out in pain, but instead burst into laughter.
Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Kevin Robert ignored the blood flowing into his eyes and stared intently at Lynn Hall.
"It's all Magneto's fault, that foolish loser. If he hadn't failed, the United States would have been controlled and ruled by us long ago."
"If we Mutants controlled the United States, then we could completely use force and nuclear bombs to establish a true Mutant nation."
"By then, you ordinary people, as lowly as maggots, would only be fit to be our slaves!"
Kevin Robert's words infuriated Shawn, Alice, and the others.
But Lynn Hall didn't care.
He didn't care who overthrew the United States or who ruled it, as long as his own interests were satisfied.
Even if aliens wanted to destroy the United States, he would become a staunch collaborator!
He smashed the gun stock against Kevin Robert's face again and again.
But he saw that his head was splattered with blood, yet his favorability remained at -8, no longer dropping further.
Lynn Hall regretfully stood up, then pulled the trigger without hesitation.
"Bang!"
A gunshot pierced the silent night, and then a hole appeared in Kevin Robert's head.
As soon as Kevin Robert was dealt with, the system's prompt sounded.
[Kevin Robert's favorability -8. Killed him, gained a gift: Super Strength LV1!]
Listening to the system's prompt, Lynn Hall didn't check it immediately, but instead had Shawn and the others handle the scene.
After returning to the car, Lynn Hall finally opened the system to check.
Name: Lynn Hall
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 4
Speed: 2
Endurance: 3
Energy Emission: 0
Combat Skills: 6
Skills: Israeli Krav Maga LV10 [MAX], Firearms Mastery LV9 [2574/11000], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LV7 [755/2100], Muay Thai LV7 [125/2100], Cold Weapon Mastery LV6 [740/2600], Super Strength LV1 [0/1500]
Experience: 780
Looking at the system display, a Super Strength skill had appeared in his skill bar, and his Strength attribute had also increased from 3 to 4.
Lynn Hall closed the system, then leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh!
Finally, he had finally gained his first extraordinary ability, escaping the status of an ordinary person!
The reason he had been beating and provoking Kevin Robert just now was to make his favorability towards him reach -9, so that he could get a better gift when he killed him.
Unfortunately, this guy's favorability always remained at -8.
Although Super Strength is currently only LV1, it has also increased his Strength attribute from 3 to 4.
His strength also surpassed that of ordinary people, with a strength range between 800lbs-25t.
He glanced inside the car, and since there were no testing tools, Lynn Hall prepared to test it after returning to his apartment.
Unfortunately, his Current experience was only 780, not enough to upgrade Super Strength to LV2.
He still had to work hard!
George Stacy and his wife, along with Gwen, had a favorability of 9 towards him, providing him with a total of 150 experience points in gifts each week.
As soon as he thought of this, Lynn Hall started the car while looking at Shawn and the others with some disdain.
These guys had a favorability of 7, and only refreshed gifts once a year, with only 5 experience points each time.
Tsk... ten years of gifts were only equivalent to one week of Gwen's gifts.
After returning to his apartment, Lynn Hall casually picked up a dumbbell and tried it.
The 20-kilogram dumbbell felt light in his hand now, with no feeling at all.
It seemed that the specific strength data would require more professional testing.
However, Lynn did not plan to conduct the test within the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
After all, Super Strength was his biggest trump card at the moment.
Only by hiding his trump card could he use it as a killing move at critical moments!
After a simple wash, Lynn Hall lay down on the bed to rest.
James Duke's "assessment" was considered passed. Starting tomorrow, he would be able to get that brooch and become one of the "Brotherhood" members.
He just didn't know what method James Duke would use next to drag him into trouble, and thus gradually join HYDRA.
Hmm…
HYDRA was at its peak now, with their presence in all walks of life.
Although HYDRA would be "eliminated" by Steve Rogersa few years later, before that, it would be enough for Lynn Hall to gain enough benefits for himself.
Also, the business card Phil Coulson gave him could be useful in the future.
When Steve Rogers thaws from the ice and discovers HYDRA within S.H.I.E.L.D., preparing to eliminate them, he can even stage a scene of a "prodigal son who went astray and returned."
So Coulson was the most crucial step in his plan to ensure his defection from HYDRA in the future!
He habitually reviewed the day's events in his mind, and after confirming that there were no omissions, Lynn Hallfinally fell asleep peacefully.
Chapter 15 Level Up, the Connection Between Mutants and Hydra
Washington, inside a luxurious Villa!
"Kevin Robert is dead?"
Hearing the news from her companion, a beautiful woman with fair skin frowned and asked, "Damn it, how did he die?"
Facing the woman's questioning, her companion immediately replied, "He was taken out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Raven. I suspect Robert was too ostentatious in his actions, which attracted the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"You know, his childhood trauma combined with his past experiences made him deeply hate ordinary people. As far as I know, he has killed many ordinary people recently."
"F*ck, that idiot!"
Hearing his companion's explanation, Raven Darkholme cursed in a low voice, "I told him long ago that he must keep a low profile during this time."
"At least wait until we figure out where Eric is being held, then find a way to rescue him, before we talk about planning for the United States!"
Speaking of this, Mystique Raven leaned back in her chair and said to her companion, "Tell the other Brotherhood of Mutants members to go into hiding during this time."
"No problem, but the revenge for Kevin's death..."
"Heh, he brought it upon himself, no one else is to blame!"
After a moment of thought, Raven looked at her companion and said, "The Military has never given up on tracking us, especially that guy Stryker, who has always been causing us trouble."
"At this time, we'd better not provoke the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Smith. Notify everyone to hide. Everything will wait until I rescue Eric!"
"Alright, but many members have taken on tasks in the black market for a living. I will notify them to be careful."
With that, Smith got up to leave, but just as he reached the door, Smith suddenly turned back and said, "Raven, the real Lena..."
"You haven't forgotten her? Don't forget, her husband is one of the staunch executioners who harm us Mutants!"
Facing Raven's cold tone, Smith was silent for a moment and said, "She was the only companion who was kind to me and willing to play with me when I was a child."
"Although my goal is also to establish a nation for Mutants, she is the only light in my heart!"
Looking at Smith's serious eyes, Raven smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lena is just locked up by me. I just want to use her identity to do some things."
"For your sake, I won't lay a hand on her, but her husband, that councilman Terrence who harmed us, I won't let him go!"
Nodding to Raven, who was in Lena's form, Smith then turned and left.
"Federal Bureau of Investigation"
Quietly repeating the name, a glimmer of light flickered in Raven's eyes!
The next morning.
"Well done!"
Looking at Lynn Hall, who was reporting to him, James Duke said with a smile, "I knew you could pass the Brotherhood's assessment, but I didn't expect it to be so clean and decisive."
With that, James Duke pushed the small box on the desk towards Lynn.
Inside was the exquisite brooch symbolizing HYDRA's identity.
"From now on, you are officially a member of our Brotherhood!"
Lynn Hall smiled calmly, "Thank you, Director!"
With that, Lynn Hall put it away.
Sure enough, after passing the so-called assessment and being considered by James Duke as a HYDRA insider sooner or later, even his favorability changed.
"Director, Kevin Robert was once a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants."
"According to the intelligence department's investigation of his recent call records, he has always maintained contact with other Brotherhood of Mutants members, so is it necessary to..."
"Don't worry about other Mutants for now."
Facing Lynn's question, James Duke waved his hand with a smile, "Lynn, you must understand that even though some people have different stances, they can still be a knife in our hands."
"An obedient dog gets bones to eat. Those who try to bite their Master should be beaten to death and skinned."
"And we are the ones who decide whether to reward them with bones!"
Listening to James Duke's meaningful words, Lynnnodded slightly and said, "Understood!"
"Haha, go do your work, Lynn. When I become the Director of the Headquarters, this office will be yours."
"I told you last time, after you bring Tony Stark back from the Middle East, your rank should be adjusted upwards."
As he spoke, James Duke handed the document to Lynn Hall: "I have already filed the information. From now on, your level will be adjusted to D3."
"Next year, after Richie steps down from his nominal advisor position, you will take over his role!"
"Thank you for your trust, Director!"
After saying "thank you" to James Duke, Lynn Hall then got up and left.
Back in the office, the smile on Lynn Hall's face gradually disappeared.
According to the news James Duke just revealed, HYDRAand Mutants still have contact?
That disobedient dog clearly referred to Kevin Robert.
So what about the obedient dogs?
Are they some members of the Brotherhood of Mutants?
And it's clear that James Duke, in his words, didn't place himself or HYDRA in a position of cooperation with Mutants.
Does that mean that the group of HYDRA members led by James Duke actually controls and commands a group of Mutants?
Lynn Hall leaned back in his chair and thought for a moment, then shook his head.
His current identity was still too low, whether in the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the "Brotherhood" he had just joined.
Otherwise, he could completely use this dual identity to maximize the favorability of Mutants.
Whether positive or negative!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall's eyes lit up.
James Duke did provide him with some ideas. With his current identity, it was not easy to increase the favorability of Brotherhood of Mutants members.
But what about the X-Men?
There was a lot of room for manipulation here. Perhaps he could find a way to make the X-Men actively "lick" him!
After all, given their current awkward situation, they also needed the support of some "friends" with status and position!
Just as he was thinking, his phone suddenly rang.
Looking at the caller ID, Lynn Hall's mouth curved upwards, and then he answered the phone.
"Lynn, tomorrow is the weekend. You promised me you'd be back this week, and I'm already on summer vacation. What about all those promises you made to me?"
Listening to Gwen's voice on the other end of the phone, Lynn smiled.
Chapter 16 George Stacy: This Will Always Be Your Home
Stacy: This will always be your home.
Friday evening.
Lynn Hall parked the Chevrolet at the place he had lived for eleven years, then got out of the car with a bottle of red wine and gifts.
Lynn Hall glanced at the red Audi R8 parked not far away and nodded in satisfaction.
He had arranged for it to be sent over specially before he came back.
Holding the items, he arrived at the door, and before Lynn Hall could knock, there was a rush of footsteps from inside the house.
As the door opened, the tall and vibrant Gwenimmediately rushed over.
"Lynn, you finally decided to come back?"
Lynn Hall looked at Gwen, who had jumped onto him with a bright smile, and chuckled, "This month has been quite busy."
"Hmph, what, without the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. would collapse? I think you're just too lazy to come back!"
Gwen said with a hint of a whine, then sniffed at Lynn Hall like a puppy.
Only after confirming there was no scent of other women did she contentedly take the red wine and gifts from Lynn's hands.
"Do you remember what day tomorrow is?"
Looking at Gwen's expectant expression as she blinked her eyes, Lynn Hall deliberately pretended to think, "Hmm, what day is it? Aunt Helen's birthday has already passed, hasn't it?"
"Lynn Hall!!!"
"Haha."
Lynn Hall reached out and pinched Gwen's puffed-up face, laughing happily.
This made Gwen "angrily" pinch Lynn's arm.
Half an hour later, at the dining table.
"Every time you come home, you buy so many things. We don't lack red wine at home, and I don't lack skincare products or bags. The bags you've bought me over the years are almost enough to cover a whole wall!"
Helen nagged while serving Lynn Hall dinner.
Helen had always treated Lynn like her own son.
George Stacy, on the other hand, chuckled as he tasted the red wine Lynn had brought back, "Is this red wine from Pine Forest Winery in California?"
"Yes."
Hearing Uncle George's question, Lynn Hall smiled, "Director Duke knew I was coming back for a family gathering this weekend, so he specially selected a bottle of red wine, aged for nearly twenty years, from his cellar for me to bring back for you to taste."
"It seems James Duke thinks highly of you, but Lynn, you need to be careful with James Duke. I've interacted with him before, and I always feel that he—"
Before George Stacy could finish, Helen gently tapped the table, interrupting, "It's dinner time, dear. You shouldn't talk about work with him after he's just come home."
"Besides, the child has grown up. You can't use that lecturing tone anymore!"
Looking at his wife's "unfriendly" gaze, George Stacychuckled, "Alright, my mistake, my mistake. In my heart, Lynn is still that little kid."
"But who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the little kid who used to pull my arm wanting to play with guns is now twenty-four years old?"
His voice filled with emotion, George Stacy looked at Lynn with affection in his eyes.
The atmosphere at dinner was very harmonious, and even Gwen, who hadn't received a gift, looked very happy.
However, under the table, one of her feet kept stepping on Lynn Hall's foot, seemingly as if in revenge.
After dinner, Lynn Hall smiled and took out a car key from his pocket, placing it in front of Gwen.
"What is this?"
Looking at the car key placed in front of her, Gwen's eyes filled with surprise, "Is this for me?"
In the U.S., you can get a driver's license at sixteen, so Gwen already had one last year.
And Uncle George had already given her a used Ford.
So Lynn wasn't worried that Gwen wouldn't know how to drive.
"What do you think?"
Lynn Hall reached out and pinched Gwen's face, then deliberately looked at his own foot, saying, "If some people's birthday present isn't taken out soon, I'm afraid I'll have to use crutches tomorrow!"
"Hehe..."
She took the car key, looking at the Audi logo on it.
Gwen asked with a surprised expression, "When I just came back, I saw a red Audi R8 parked outside the house, Lynn, that car wouldn't happen to be my birthday present, would it?"
"No, your birthday present is a heavy-duty truck!"
"Hmph!"
After giving Lynn a glare, Gwen excitedly ran out.
She walked around the sleek car once, then excitedly sat inside, lovingly caressing the steering wheel.
"Aren't you going to take it for a spin?"
Lynn Hall smiled and asked, looking at Gwen's excited expression.
Gwen jumped out of the car and immediately threw herself into Lynn's arms.
Then she cupped Lynn's head and kissed him several times before running back into the car, then carefully started the car and drove it into the garage.
"I thought you were going to test drive it!"
Lynn said with a smile when he saw Gwen get out of the car.
"The car's mine anyway, there'll be plenty of chances to test drive it!"
As she spoke, Gwen linked arms with Lynn and returned home.
By the fireplace, Lynn Hall and George Stacy sat facing each other.
Pale blue smoke drifted continuously in the air, and George Stacy asked Lynn, "Have you been promoted again?"
"Currently, I'm a D3. Next year, my direct superior plans to become a consultant, and once the Agent Supervisor position opens up, I'm very likely to take it."
As he spoke, Lynn picked up his wine glass and took a sip, "Uncle George, have you ever thought about going into politics?"
"Me?"
George Stacy picked up the red wine in his glass, took a sip, and chuckled, shaking his head, "Let's not. I've been a Police for most of my life; I don't want to get involved in that dirty quagmire."
"But you, Lynn, you've been different from other children since you were young. When other children were still playful and rebellious, you were always smart and sensible."
"I know you've always been clear about what you truly want, but, my child, such a life will be very tiring!"
"I've always hoped to see you rebellious in your youth, hoped to see you enjoy your life passionately and joyfully like a true young person."
Hearing Uncle George's words, Lynn Hall lit a cigarette for himself.
After a long moment, he said softly, "I really enjoy my current life, Uncle George."
Some things, even family, cannot be told.
Moreover, his current status makes it easier for him to obtain everything he desires.
"As long as you like it!"
George Stacy extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray, then raised his wine glass and clinked it with Lynn's, "My child, I just want you to know that when you're tired one day, the door to home will always be open for you."
"This place will always be your home!"
Chapter 17 Gwen attacks Lynn at night
It was evening.
Lynn, having returned to his room and finished washing up, was about to rest, but he soon heard faint footsteps outside his door.
The footsteps were very light, as if fearing to wake others, but Lynn Hall immediately recognized them as Gwen's footsteps.
Sure enough, as the door opened, Gwen, wearing a teddy bear nightgown, poked her head in.
"Not asleep yet, so late?"
Gwen shushed Lynn Hall, then quietly entered the room and closed the door.
She then pounced onto Lynn's bed.
She lifted the covers and burrowed in, then pulled Lynn's arm over and used it as a pillow.
"Aren't you afraid Uncle George and Aunt Helen will find out?"
Lynn looked at Gwen, who was smiling as she burrowed into his covers, and pinched her cheek, saying.
"Afraid of what? I'm not a child anymore, Lynn, I'll be seventeen tomorrow!"
As she spoke, Gwen buried her head into Lynn's embrace.
Her golden hair spread across the pillow, and Gwenlooked up and kissed Lynn on the lips.
"Hehe.."
"So happy?"
"It's nothing!"
Lynn looked at Gwen, whose lips were curved into a beautiful arc in the moonlight, and lowered his head to kiss her.
Before Lynn's lips could even leave, Gwen hooked her arm around Lynn's neck and greedily demanded more.
A moment later.
Feeling Gwen starting to take control, Lynn patted Gwen's bottom and said helplessly, "Who did you learn that from?"
"We already learned it in physiology class, and if it weren't for you insisting on waiting until I'm eighteen—"
As she spoke, Gwen's eyes darted around, then she leaned close to Lynn's ear and whispered, "My best friend even made fun of me."
"Made fun of you?"
"Yeah, because they said I'm seventeen tomorrow and still a virgin!"
"At school, a lot of girls are already dating, and some even..."
"Mary Jane even... Oh, right, Lynn, for the birthday party tomorrow, I didn't invite too many people, just Mary Janeand her boyfriend Peter Parker, and Harry and the others will come."
Listening to Gwen, Lynn nodded and said, "As long as you're happy. Oh, right, you just said Mary Jane and Peter Parker are together?"
"Yeah!"
At the mention of this, Gwen's eyes filled with gossip: "Mary Jane broke up with the Captain of the baseball team, and then got together with Peter Parker."
"But Peter Parker's best friend Harry Osborn also really likes Mary Jane. Anyway, the relationship between these three is a bit messy, but they're still the best of friends."
"No one at school is pursuing you?"
"Of course there are, please, you know I'm the school belle!"
Gwen kissed Lynn on the corner of his mouth, then looked at the handsome face in front of her and laughed happily, "But I don't fancy them!"
As she spoke, Gwen's hands began to move faster.
That's right, Gwen was so youthful and vibrant, and even though she always acted spoiled in front of him.
But in front of her classmates, Gwen always remained very ladylike.
It would be strange if no one was pursuing her.
"Oh, right, Lynn, did you get the concert tickets? You promised me you'd go to the concert with me."
"Of course, I'll take you to that all-girl rock band concert on Sunday."
Lynn shook his head with a smile, thinking of the unequal treaties Gwen had proposed.
"Hehe, this summer I've already made plans with Mary Jane and Peter Parker to intern at Osborn Industries."
"Also, next week a few of us are planning to visit the Science and Technology Museum. You know, I like biology, and I heard that museum has a lot of rare animals and insects."
"And, and, next year I plan to go to New York University, so I can go home whenever I want, and if I don't want to go home, I can go to your place."
At this point, Gwen looked up, her eyes sparkling, at Lynn: "Once I'm in college, I won't have to live with Mom and Dad anymore. Then... hehe!"
Looking at Gwen's sparkling eyes, Lynn Hall leaned down and whispered in her ear, "You can now too, do you want me to tell you how?"
Gwen gave Lynn a coquettish glare, then rustled and buried her head under the covers like an ostrich.
When it came to being silver-tongued, Gwen was still very green and naive compared to Jessica, the Jessicafrom the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
After all, Jessica was the head of the Internal Affairs Department, although she was always at a loss for words when facing him.
But her skill in verbal sparring far exceeded that of the youthful Gwen.
Moreover, every time Jessica lost a verbal argument, she would sigh deeply, unlike Gwen who could only clumsily use both her hands and mouth.
Lynn Hall gently stroked Gwen's golden hair, watching her look up at him with wet, almost animal-like eyes.
Lynn Hall smiled, then thought about what she had said about meeting Peter Parker and the others at the Science and Technology Museum next weekend.
If the timeline didn't change, Peter Parker would be bitten by a spider there, mutate, and become Spider-Man!
However, in the initial stages, Peter Parker didn't yet understand the meaning of Spider-Man.
It wasn't until Uncle Ben's death that he truly understood what it meant that with great power comes great responsibility.
Hiss...
After taking a deep breath, Lynn Hall rested his arm behind his head.
Perhaps, during this period when Peter Parker first became Spider-Man, he could "accidentally" act as his life mentor and build up some goodwill.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Gwen covered her mouth and coughed twice, looking at Lynn with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
She was afraid of being discovered by her parents if she ran out, so she could only pick up the water glass on the table and drink from it.
Gwen drank half a glass of Water in one gulp before lying back down.
After chatting with Lynn for a long time, Gwen carefully returned to her own room in her slippers.
As soon as she came out of Lynn's room, she saw her mother also coincidentally stepping out of her room.
"You went to chat with Lynn again?"
Helen asked with a subtle smile as she watched Gwencome out of Lynn's room.
"Yeah, he's been gone for almost a month, and I have so much to tell him!"
As she spoke, Gwen looked at the clock on the wall and said, "Oh, it's already midnight, I'm so sleepy, goodnight, Mom!"
With that, Gwen scurried back to her room.
Watching her daughter's light footsteps, Helen chuckled and returned to her own room.
"I told you, you just think too much!"
Seeing his wife return, George Stacy closed the newspaper in his hand and said, "Lynn and Gwen are both good kids, you don't need to worry so much."
Hearing her husband say that, Helen returned to bed and said softly, "Don't you know our daughter's little thoughts?"
"I know, I've known since she was fourteen, that's why I said, they're both good kids!"
With that, George Stacy turned off the bedside lamp: "I actually hope our daughter can end up with Lynn. With Lynn's indulgence towards Gwen, I'm not worried at all that Gwen will ever suffer any grievances."
Chapter 18: The Crazy Worship of the Green Goblin
It was Gwen's birthday party on the weekend.
"Happy birthday, Gwen, this is your birthday gift."
"Happy birthday, Gwen."
Peter Parker and two others, along with Gwen's best friends, came to her home to celebrate her birthday, and everyone presented beautifully wrapped gifts.
"Long time no see, Mr. Hall."
Seeing Lynn Hall, Peter Parker greeted him very politely.
As one of Gwen's friends, Peter Parker, of course, knew Lynn.
"Long time no see, Peter, you can just call me Lynn."
Handing Peter Parker a glass of juice, Lynn Hall smiled, "Although today is Gwen's birthday party, you guys aren't 21 yet, so you can't drink alcohol."
Taking the juice Lynn handed him, Peter Parker thanked him very politely.
Harry, standing nearby, looked at the beer in Lynn's hand with envy, seemingly eager for a drink.
[Peter Parker's Favorability: 3]
[Harry Osborn's Favorability: 3]
[Mary Jane's Favorability: 5]
Checking their favorability towards him, Lynn suddenly noticed that Mary Jane's favorability towards him had actually reached 5.
Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's favorability of 3 was normal; after all, they only knew each other but weren't that familiar.
They only knew Lynn's identity and always heard Gwentalk about how much Lynn doted on her.
So, naturally, they had a good impression of Lynn.
But what was the deal with Mary Jane's favorability of 5?
Drinking his beer, he subtly glanced towards Gwen's side.
A group of girls were chattering about something over there.
And Mary Jane and Gwen's few best friends kept secretly glancing over here from time to time.
Especially Mary Jane, who seemed to be full of good feelings for Lynn.
As a top Agent, Lynn naturally could see through the girls' little thoughts at a glance.
It turned out that the reason Mary Jane's favorability directly reached 5 was because she was a fangirl!
"Hey, Gwen, that red Audi R8 parked outside, is that Lynn's birthday gift to you? Oh my god, he spoils you too much!"
"That car is so beautiful, how about we go for a drive after the party?"
"Haha, when school starts, you driving that car to school will definitely make those bitches jealous."
Listening to her best friends chattering around her with envious tones.
Gwen's smile never faded.
The girls were chatting over there, while Lynn Hall was casually chatting with Peter Parker and Harry.
"Lynn, I heard Gwen say you're an Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation? That's just too cool!"
Boys have a mysterious longing for identities like Agents.
Especially at an age under eighteen, they always feel it's a very cool thing.
Seeing Peter Parker and Harry both very curious about his work, Lynn told them some details not disclosed by the media when he rescued Stark.
These secret stories left Harry and Peter Parker amazed.
Their eyes were filled with admiration when they looked at Lynn.
Coupled with Lynn's consistently kind attitude, treating them like "adults" with respect without putting on airs.
This caused Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's favorability towards Lynn to skyrocket.
In just over half an hour, their favorability towards Lynnincreased from 3 to 5.
When Aunt Helen brought out the cake, Lynn Hallclapped his hands and said, "Alright, boys, the birthday party has begun."
"I'm not the main character today!"
Hearing Lynn Hall say this, Peter Parker and Harry, though still wanting more, still sent their blessings to Gwen.
When the party ended, Lynn and Gwen watched them leave.
Watching the group leave, Lynn Hall maintained a calm smile.
Currently, Peter Parker's favorability towards him had already risen to 5, and next, after he becomes Spider-Man.
The role of "Life Mentor" can slowly begin!
In the car!
"Peter, Lynn is just too cool."
Driving the car, Harry excitedly said to Peter Parker, "Peter, I didn't expect so many things to happen when Lynn led the rescue of Tony Stark."
"Leading a team to the Middle East, using the armed forces in the Middle East to fight each other, and then taking advantage of the chaos to rescue Tony Stark, that's just too cool, I even want to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation and fight alongside Lynn!"
Looking at Harry's excited expression, Peter Parkernodded, "Rescuing Mr. Stark from the armed forces at the cost of zero casualties, that's amazing!"
"But Harry, didn't Mr. Osborn want you to take over your family's company after you graduate from college? So you probably won't have a chance to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
"What about you?"
Hearing Peter Parker mention his father, Harry shook his head helplessly.
But he quickly asked Peter Parker, "Have you never thought about becoming as cool as Mr. Lynn?"
"Me?"
After a slight pause, Peter Parker shrugged, "I'm still thinking about which university to attend next year."
"Peter, why don't we go to Yale University!"
Turning to look at Peter Parker, a glimmer of light flashed in Harry's eyes, "Even if we can't be as cool as Lynn, we can still be his alumni."
"That way, even if we don't have the chance to work together in the future, we might still have opportunities to interact!"
"Harry, are you treating Mr. Lynn Hall as an idol? I remember your idol was the boxer Morrison."
Mary Jane, who had been sitting in the back row silently listening to their conversation, suddenly asked.
"That's right, I declare that from today onwards, Lynn Hallis my idol!"
Harry nodded excitedly, unconsciously pressing down harder on the accelerator.
"I also think Mr. Lynn Hall is very mature and has a great demeanor."
Thinking of Lynn Hall's handsome face, Mary Janenodded, then looked at Peter and asked, "What about you, Peter?"
"If both of you go to Yale University, then I will definitely go too."
"After all, one of you is my girlfriend, and the other is my best friend."
Looking at the constantly receding streetscape outside the car window, Peter Parker pondered his future.
Compared to Yale University, he actually wanted to stay in New York, rather than go to New Haven, Connecticut.
But Harry and Mary Jane...
Never mind, going to university is next year's matter anyway, he's not in a hurry to make a choice yet.
Maybe by this time next year, Mary Jane and Harry would change their minds.
Thinking of this, Peter Parker looked out the window again.
Recalling Lynn's kind attitude towards him and some of the cool experiences he shared.
A hint of envy flashed in Peter Parker's eyes.
Perhaps becoming someone like Lynn would also be a good choice.
Chapter 19 Mutant attack at the concert!
Among the various unequal treaties Gwen "forced" Lynnto sign, accompanying her to a girl group concert was just one of them.
At the concert venue.
The female singer on stage sang her heart out, and the 10,000-seat venue below was almost packed to capacity.
Clinging to Lynn's arm, Gwen excitedly waved her other arm, completely engrossed.
Phil Coulson, who was sitting on Lynn's other side, only found the music a bit noisy.
He preferred classical music; after all, his girlfriend was a cellist in a symphony orchestra.
"Don't keep looking at me, Mr. Coulson, my other arm isn't for you to borrow!" Lynn joked, looking at Phil Coulson, who kept trying to find an opportunity to talk to him.
"Don't worry, I won't do that. Otherwise, if my girlfriend knew I was holding a man's arm at a concert, I think she would definitely break up with me!"
Coulson didn't mind Lynn's joke: "Also, you can call me Phil, or just Coulson."
"By the way, do you know? The lead singer of this all-female band has quite an unusual identity!"
"Oh?"
Hearing Coulson say that, Lynn looked curiously at the lead singer swaying on the stage: "She has other identities?"
"Of course, Lynn, do you know about the Dark World?"
"The Dark World? Never heard of it!"
"Oh, sorry, that's our S.H.I.E.L.D. exclusive term. It's normal you haven't heard of it!"
He deliberately mentioned S.H.I.E.L.D.'s exclusive term to pique Lynn Hall's interest, setting the stage for the upcoming conversation.
"The Dark World, as the name suggests, is contrary to the normal World we see. It's a World composed of creatures and forces that only exist in legends."
"Like Vampires, werewolves, demons, and so on."
Saying that, Coulson looked at the lead singer twisting her body on stage, then said to Lynn Hall: "Just like this lead singer, she is a member of the Gessler Family."
"The Gessler Family was once the most famous hunter family in the Middle Ages, specializing in hunting Vampires and werewolves."
"Unfortunately, after entering the new century, the Gessler Family's members gradually dwindled, and even the extraordinary power in their bloodline has disappeared."
"Now, among the four great hunter families, only the Bloodstone Family still adheres to the agreement, but Vampires, werewolves, and demons are gradually increasing."
At this point, Coulson looked at Lynn and smiled: "Our S.H.I.E.L.D. has always been secretly protecting the safety of this World and constantly monitoring these forces in the Dark World."
"How about it, Lynn, do you want to see the other side of this World? Actually, you're very suitable for S.H.I.E.L.D."
"You want to recruit me?"
Looking at Coulson, whose favorability towards him was 5, Lynn smiled: "You should know that our Federal Bureau of Investigation and your S.H.I.E.L.D. often have friction."
"Everyone is just doing their job."
Looking at Lynn, Coulson shrugged: "And our responsibilities are actually quite similar, both are for protecting—"
Mid-sentence, Lynn and Coulson's gazes simultaneously locked onto the stage.
On the stage, a man wearing a red jacket with a long scar on his face suddenly appeared beside the female singer who was passionately performing. This guy held a submachine gun and unhesitatingly opened fire on the female singer.
"Da da da"
A series of bullets left more than a dozen holes in the female singer's body, and the backup dancers on stage were so frightened they collapsed to the ground.
Almost at the same time, Lynn Hall unhesitatingly pushed Gwen down and shielded her.
And the guy who suddenly appeared, after shooting the female singer, actually went insane and started shooting indiscriminately at the audience below!
The sudden scene terrified the audience, who screamed and fled outside.
For a time, riots, screams, and stampedes occurred continuously in the 10,000-seat venue.
Merciless bullets pierced through the bodies of ordinary people one after another, and the spreading fear gradually escalated the chaos.
Shielding Gwen, Lynn could even clearly feel bullets whizzing past his back.
Lynn and Gwen's seats were in the third row of the venue, so Lynn could easily protect Gwen by hiding her under the seats.
Spectators who couldn't escape were riddled with bullets, and blood flowed from the seats towards them.
Looking at Gwen, who was trembling with fear, Lynncontinuously whispered words of comfort to her, while drawing his pistol, ready to attack at any moment.
Meanwhile, Coulson also hid under the seat, his weapon already aimed at the red-jacketed man on stage.
But just as Coulson fired, the next second, the guy on stage instantly teleported to the other side.
"Supernatural ability user!"
"Mutant!"
Seeing this scene, Lynn Hall and Coulson simultaneously raised their guns and aimed at the guy who had teleported to the other side.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Two gunshots rang out, and bullets instantly flew towards the guy.
The red-jacketed man used teleportation again to dodge the two people's bullets, while continuously firing his submachine gun in their direction.
"Da da da"
The seats were shattered by bullets, splattering everywhere. Seeing this, the two could only bury themselves under the seats.
"I've already called for backup. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents will arrive soon, but Lynn, we have to find a way to deal with him, otherwise, many more people will definitely die here!"
Dodging the submachine gun bullets, Coulson looked at the people running out in fear, as stampedes were frequently occurring at this moment.
He immediately said to Lynn Hall.
"This guy can teleport. It won't be that simple to take him down!"
Comforting Gwen, who was trembling under the seat, Lynn glanced at the red-jacketed man's position.
Then he said to Coulson: "We don't know his teleportation pattern and range yet, Coulson. If we don't want to be sitting ducks, we need to figure out his teleportation pattern!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Coulson immediately understood his meaning.
After giving Lynn a look, Coulson immediately got up and fired at the red-jacketed man.
Seeing the guy who attacked him, the red-jacketed man teleported again.
At the same time, his submachine gun continuously retaliated, forcing Coulson to move and dodge very awkwardly.
But even so, Coulson always found opportunities to counterattack.
Watching the red-jacketed man continuously teleport between the stage, the right side, and outside the private box.
Lynn silently calculated his teleportation pattern and range.
When the red-jacketed man teleported to the edge of the stage again, Lynn instantly stood up and fired several shots at the red-jacketed man!
"Bang bang bang!"
After a few gunshots, the red-jacketed man's right arm was directly hit, and the submachine gun in his hand fell to the ground.
The red-jacketed man, hit, clutched his right arm in pain, glared fiercely at Lynn Hall, then, still clutching his right arm, instantly teleported into the crowd behind him.
After several teleports, the red-jacketed man completely disappeared!
Seeing the red-jacketed man disappear, Lynn Hall, seeing that there was no danger around, then pulled up the terrified Gwen.
Watching the frightened Gwen trembling and hugging him, Lynn carefully checked, making sure Gwen was not injured.
Only then did he turn to Coulson and say: "Are you alright? But your reaction was a bit slow just now, otherwise, if we had attacked him from a pincer, he would already be a corpse!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Coulson shook the weapon in his hand and said: "When I forced him out of his teleportation range, I had already run out of bullets!"
"But it's okay, we'll find him!"
Chapter 20 Gwen pretends to be afraid
Inside a black clinic in Hells Kitchen.
"Three gunshots? That's not easy!"
Looking at the three bullet holes in his left shoulder, the Doctor administered an anesthetic while asking, "Adam, I remember you can teleport, right?"
"Someone was actually able to shoot you?"
Facing the Doctor's inquiry, Adam gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with immense hatred: "Those two damn guys are definitely not ordinary people. One kept shooting, forcing me to teleport, while the other was studying my teleportation route."
"In the end, they not only guessed where I would appear but also shot and wounded me. If I hadn't been lucky and the guy directly facing me ran out of bullets, I might have even died there!"
As he spoke, Adam's eyelids twitched uncontrollably as he watched the Doctor roughly pull out the bullets with tweezers.
"Don't look at me like that. This is just a small clinic in Hells Kitchen. We don't have all that professional equipment."
"If you're not satisfied, go to a proper hospital!"
Hearing the Doctor say that, Adam snorted and said nothing.
Although the anesthetic was working, Adam could still feel the tweezers digging into his flesh to extract the bullets after the incision was made.
After the three bullets were removed from his left shoulder, the Doctor stitched up the wound and then took out a blood bag to give him a transfusion: "You're lucky. The last time you came here for treatment, we recorded your blood type. Otherwise, the blood loss alone would have turned you into a dried corpse!"
"I'm more afraid of the wound getting infected and dying. They don't even have a sterile operating room for surgery—"
"Shut up. It's good enough to have a clinic that treats Mutants. A sterile operating room? Do you believe—"
"It's him!"
Before the Doctor could finish speaking, Adam suddenly saw Lynn Hall appear on the television screen, which was broadcasting the news of Tony Stark's interview at the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building after his rescue.
When Adam saw Lynn Hall appear on screen, his teeth ground together!
"Who?"
Hearing Adam's furious tone, the Doctor turned his head to look at Lynn Hall on the television, then exclaimed, "Damn it, your target this time was someone from the Federal Bureau of Investigation?"
"FUXX, are you insane? How dare you take on such a job? Get out of here, don't drag me into this!"
As he spoke, the Doctor moved to disconnect the blood transfusion equipment.
"My target wasn't him!"
Seeing the Doctor's angry expression, Adam quickly said, "There was just some unexpected incident in the middle."
With that, Adam recounted the entire incident!
"Damn it, you idiot! After killing the target, you didn't leave immediately, but instead launched an indiscriminate attack on the audience below? What's the difference between that and a Terrorist attack?"
"Don't you know that even if that FBI agent wasn't on site, this level of Terrorist attack would still put them on your tail?"
Facing the Doctor's angry questioning, Adam was silent for a moment, then said with an unwilling expression, "I just felt unbalanced."
"Why can those ordinary people, like ants, have such rich lives? Why can they do whatever they want, go to a coffee shop if they want coffee, or go to a concert if they want to see one!"
"While we Mutants can only hide every day, even in dark sewers, taking on these damn missions just to make a living? Why? We Mutants are God's favorites!"
Watching Adam's face filled with anger, the Doctor took a deep breath and said, "Leave immediately after the blood transfusion is done. Don't tell me where you're going, and don't even think about revenge."
"Perhaps it won't be long before that pack of hyenas finds this place. This is all I can do!"
Hearing the Doctor say that, the unwillingness on Adam's face gradually disappeared, and then he nodded silently: "Thank you."
At the same time.
"Uncle George, Gwen is fine, just a little frightened."
Seeing the New York Police Department arrive immediately, Lynn brought the terrified Gwen to George Stacy.
"Thank God!"
Seeing that Gwen and Lynn were fine, George Stacyfinally relaxed.
However, looking at the bodies and injured people strewn across the ground, he then asked Lynn, "Lynn, what exactly happened?"
"It's related to a Mutant."
After briefly explaining the situation to George Stacy, Lynn then waved to Shawn, who had arrived.
"Uncle George, that Mutant carried out an indiscriminate attack, which counts as a Terrorist attack, so the Federal Bureau of Investigation will take over this matter."
Hearing Lynn say that, George Stacy glanced at the injured people groaning everywhere, then nodded.
This incident was too big to conceal, so if the New York Police Department were responsible for the investigation, it would definitely cause a lot of trouble for him as Director.
However, if the Federal Bureau of Investigation took over, then perhaps it wouldn't be long before the case would be declared "solved"!
"Are you sure it won't cause you any trouble?"
Looking at Lynn, George Stacy still asked with some concern.
"Don't worry, Uncle George, we have extensive experience with this kind of thing, and besides me, there are also S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel on site. When necessary..."
The words were not explicitly stated, but George Stacyunderstood Lynn's meaning.
Watching Lynn directly instruct his subordinates to take over the scene.
George Stacy had the police officers help while preparing to take Gwen back.
Seeing Gwen, who was trembling with fear and clutching his sleeve tightly, Lynn spoke up: "Uncle George, for now, let Gwen stay with me. I've already arranged for a psychologist from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to wait at my place."
"So that this incident doesn't leave Gwen with psychological trauma!"
Listening to Lynn's arrangement, George Stacy glanced at his daughter, who was still in fear, then nodded: "Alright, then Gwen is in your care!"
"Don't worry, Uncle George!"
With that, Lynn gave Shawn a few instructions, then drove away from there with Gwen in a Chevrolet.
Inside the car.
"Stop pretending!"
Looking at Gwen, who was sitting in the passenger seat, feigning terror, Lynn said while driving, "Good acting!"
"How did you find out?"
Hearing Lynn's words, Gwen, who had been feigning extreme fright, slowly calmed down and then asked curiously.
"I taught you how to shoot for the first time, and that night you said you were scared and insisted on sleeping with me. This time you might be scared, but definitely not to the point of shaking all over!"
"Then didn't my dad also figure it out?"
Hearing Lynn say that, Gwen said somewhat dejectedly, "I thought I was acting very well, but I really was scared when the gunshots went off just now!"
Looking at Gwen's relaxed expression, Lynn smiled and said nothing.
However, he easily noticed the slightly trembling hands beneath Gwen's feigned relaxed expression