Chapter 21 X-Men join, James Duke's request!
Chapter 21: X-Men Join, James Duke's Demand!
Inside the apartment.
Lynn Hall sat on the sofa, watching the news report on the incident.
Besides the deceased lead singer, seventy-nine other people died, twenty-three of whom were killed by the red-jacketed man's gunfire.
The remaining fifty-six died in the stampede.
After all, in a concert venue with tens of thousands of people, a stampede was unavoidable when everyone panicked and ran out.
As for the injured, there were over a thousand.
Watching the report on TV, Lynn Hall picked up his phone and called Shawn.
As soon as the call connected, Lynn asked, "How's the situation?"
On the other end of the phone.
Looking at the terrified band members, Shawn walked aside and said, "Boss, Alice and I interrogated the band members. According to their statements, the deceased had no feuds with anyone before her death."
"Moreover, her background and identity are very clean and simple; she hasn't even been to the Police station. Coupled with her management company's simple background, we can rule out the possibility of a revenge killing!"
Hearing Shawn's words, Lynn Hall said, "That Mutantwas shot and injured by me, Shawn. Have the intelligence department constantly monitor all hospitals for patients admitted with gunshot wounds."
"Even if he can teleport, with three gunshot wounds, it's impossible for him to leave New York and go to another city for treatment."
"So, focus on those unregulated black clinics!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's order, Shawn immediately nodded.
As soon as the call ended, Coulson's call came in.
"Lynn, S.H.I.E.L.D. has found some information."
Looking at the documents in his hand, Coulson said, "Do you remember what I told you about the lead singer's identity?"
"The Gessler Family, one of the Four Great Hunter Families?"
In response to Coulson's question, Lynn Hall said, "Are you saying this is retaliation from those Vampires or something else from the dark World?"
"Exactly!"
Nodding, Coulson closed the documents in his hand and said, "Since the Four Great Hunter Families were established, they have been hunting Vampires, werewolves, and demons from the dark World."
"They once dealt a heavy blow to these forces. Now that the Gessler Family's bloodline is dwindling, retaliation naturally follows."
"According to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s informant in the dark World, the Blood Clan has offered a high bounty for members of the Four Great Families."
"If there are no surprises, this case is the result of that Mutant accepting a bounty mission!"
Hearing Coulson's words, Lynn Hall picked up the remote control and turned off the TV: "Are you trying to say that this time you want our New York Federal Bureau of Investigation to cooperate with S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"This is Director Fury's intention, and I also think this is a very good opportunity."
"Heh, it seems you really want to pull me into S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Watching the Doctor walk out of his room, Lynn Hallgestured to her.
Then he continued, "Then let me see S.H.I.E.L.D.'s strength."
After hanging up the phone, Lynn Hall looked at the Doctor and asked, "Kelly, is Gwen alright!"
"She's fine, she's already asleep!"
Pushing up her gold-rimmed glasses, Doctor Kellysmiled, "A very strong girl. It might be related to her father being the New York Police Chief and you working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"So, although she has some fear, it's not a big problem. I prescribed her some medication to help with sleep."
"Don't worry, her strength exceeds your imagination!"
Hearing Kelly's words, Lynn Hall nodded.
He extended his hand to Kelly and said, "Thank you!"
"You're welcome. Also, I suggest you call her mother to stay with her. The sense of familiar kinship will give her the greatest sense of security."
"And a mother can never be replaced by others, especially since you'll likely be very busy investigating this matter!"
Hearing Kelly's implied meaning, Lynn Hall nodded: "Aunt Helen is already on her way. Also, I will transfer your son to the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"Preferably under your command, after all, his identity... and under your leadership, I believe his safety and future prospects can be maximally guaranteed!"
"No problem, a newly adult Mutant who hasn't committed any crimes, I can still cover him!"
"Thank you!"
Nodding to Lynn, Doctor Kelly turned and left.
After seeing her off, Lynn Hall walked towards the bedroom.
At the same time, Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
Watching the news on TV, the host was extensively reporting on the Mutant terrorist attack on the New Yorkconcert, which caused significant casualties.
Professor X sat in his wheelchair, his expression serious.
"Ordinary people have always been fearful of us Mutants. This terrorist attack at the New York concert will likely once again push Mutants into the spotlight."
"This is extremely detrimental to the proposal we intend to put forward in Congress regarding the peaceful coexistence of Mutants and ordinary people."
At this point, Professor X controlled his wheelchair to turn around, looking at Jean Grey and Cyclops and said, "Jean, Scott, this time you will represent the X-Men and assist the Federal Bureau of Investigation and S.H.I.E.L.D.in investigating this matter."
"No matter what, we must reverse the public's perception of us Mutants."
"I will ask my friends in the Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow you to join this operation!"
Hearing Professor X's words, Jean Grey and Cyclopsnodded.
The next morning, inside the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building.
On the TV news, New York's newly appointed Mayor was holding a memorial event.
Countless citizens spontaneously came to New York Plaza to join the mourning.
Listening to the new Mayor, after observing a moment of silence for the deceased, solemnly promised the media that the culprit would absolutely be brought to justice.
James Duke turned off the TV, then handed Lynn Hall a cigar and said, "See, the newly appointed Mayor has put all the pressure on our Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"Lynn, I don't care what method you use, I only have one demand: resolve this matter completely within one week!"
"Understood!"
Hearing the Director's order, Lynn Hall nodded.
After discussing serious matters, James Duke then chuckled and continued, "This newly appointed Mayor is also one of our Brotherhood members, so naturally, we need to help each other."
"I know this matter involves Mutants, and S.H.I.E.L.D. also insists on being involved, which might restrict you somewhat."
"But don't worry, I've already communicated with S.H.I.E.L.D., and you will be in charge of this operation."
"So Lynn, don't disappoint me!"
"Don't worry, Director."
Listening to James Duke's words, Lynn smiled, "Within a week, I will completely resolve this matter!"
Chapter 22 The First Mutant Subordinate
Manhattan, Columbia University.
Lynn Hall parked the Chevrolet at the entrance of the university campus, resting one hand on the car window, quietly watching the students coming and going within the campus.
Before long, a thin young man, who always walked with his head down as if unwilling to attract any attention, emerged from the campus.
From the moment he appeared, Lynn Hall had been observing him.
Judging by his behavior and the information in his hand, this young man was filled with inferiority and insecurity.
Because he was a Mutant, he felt out of place with others.
Coupled with the fear and disgust ordinary people had for Mutants, he had been cautious for years, afraid of being discovered as a Mutant.
Watching the young man's actions, Lynn Hall shook his head, casually pressed his cigarette into the ashtray, and then honked the horn.
The sudden blare of the car horn startled the young man.
He looked at the black Chevrolet ahead with vigilance, subconsciously starting to retreat, as if he would immediately flee if danger arose.
Looking at the young man, who resembled a young beast, Lynn Hall reached his hand out of the car window and waved to him.
Lynn hadn't expected that the son of Kelly, the top Doctorat the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, would have such a personality.
Seeing that there was no danger around, the young man hesitated for a moment, then came to Lynn Hall's car: "Sir, may I ask if you are looking for me?"
"Dennis Johnson, Kelly Johnson's son, right? You and your mother share the same surname?"
"Yes, sir. Do you know my mother?"
Listening to the handsome young man in the car directly state his identity, Dennis asked with a hint of vigilance.
"Lynn Hall, I'm your mother's colleague. She should have told you that someone would invite you to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
Hearing Lynn Hall say this, Dennis's somewhat tense emotions slowly relaxed.
However, he still didn't get in the car, but looked at Lynnwithout speaking.
Seeing that Dennis was still wary, Lynn Hall smiled, then took out his phone and called Kelly.
After the call connected, Lynn handed the phone to Dennis.
After taking the phone and talking to his mother, Dennisconfirmed that Lynn Hall had not deceived him.
Only then did Dennis return the phone to Lynn, then opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.
"I'm sorry, Officer, you should know my true identity, so I have to be cautious, after all, ordinary people treat Mutants like me..."
"I understand!"
Looking at Dennis, who was eager to explain as soon as he got in the car, Lynn Hall smiled and gestured for him to relax.
Starting the car and leaving, Lynn Hall asked, "Did Kellyteach you to call me Officer?"
"Yes, Officer, Mom said that from now on, I'll be an Agentunder you, and with you, I won't have to worry about my Mutant identity."
At this point, Dennis hesitated for a moment: "Officer, I don't understand professional Agent knowledge, but don't worry, I will study hard."
Listening to the slight apprehension in Dennis's voice, Lynn Hall said, "Don't be nervous, I don't eat people."
"I've always been kind to people, and your mother helped me, so you can work under me with peace of mind."
"As for professional Agent knowledge, you can learn it slowly."
"By the way, what's your ability?"
"Oh, as for my ability, I call it Natural Force."
Looking at Lynn Hall's gentle attitude, Dennis's emotions relaxed a bit: "This ability cannot threaten others, but it's a very good self-preservation ability."
"Whether in the Desert or underwater, or even in extremely cold environments, I can survive and adapt."
"And when extremely fatigued, I can quickly restore my physical state by absorbing natural energy."
At this point, Dennis whispered, "Officer, I used to despise my identity as a Mutant, and even had thoughts of suicide."
"So I secretly tried to end my life with drugs, but no matter how toxic the substance I ingested, it would be decomposed and expelled."
"After jumping into Water, my lungs absorb oxygen from the Water through my skin, and in extremely cold environments, my skin can automatically absorb heat."
"I even used a plastic bag over my head, but my body could still form a self-circulating respiratory system."
Hearing Dennis say this, Lynn Hall raised an eyebrow.
This is a very practical ability!
Although this ability is not very useful for combat.
But in terms of survival, this ability is undoubtedly one of the best means of self-preservation!
Looking at Dennis Johnson, who habitually lowered his head after speaking.
Lynn nodded gently.
It seems that I must obtain this life-saving ability!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall glanced at his favorability towards him.
[Dennis Johnson, Favorability 3]
Lynn Hall continued to drive calmly.
This is a somewhat introverted, self-conscious young man who hasn't been exposed to society and has a relatively "simple" mind. Coupled with Kelly's "assist," it shouldn't be too difficult to increase Dennis's favorability.
Driving back to the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, as soon as he walked in, he saw Sean jogging over.
"Boss, I found out. The Mutant who caused the terrorist attack at the concert is Adam Morris, formerly a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants."
"According to the information, he is a Level 2 Mutant and has no other abilities besides teleportation!"
Taking the information from Sean's hand and glancing at it, Lynn Hall walked and asked, "Another member of the Brotherhood of Mutants?"
The strength-type Mutant he killed a while ago was also a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants.
He didn't expect it to be them again this time.
"Boss, ever since Magneto was imprisoned and the Brotherhood of Mutants disbanded, a small number of Mutants have started taking bounty missions on the black market to make a living."
"This aligns with the information from S.H.I.E.L.D., but the intelligence department hasn't found any trace of him so far."
"What about the other members of the Brotherhood of Mutants? Start from them!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Sean's expression was a bit strange.
After looking around, he whispered to Lynn, "Boss, some members of the Brotherhood of Mutants disappeared after being captured by Military Stryker."
"As for the other group, they are being held by S.H.I.E.L.D., and as for the scattered members, it seems someone deliberately erased their traces of existence."
Chapter 23 Tony Stark's Active Contact
Chapter 23: Tony Stark's Initiative to Contact
Hearing Shawn say that the Mutant's identity information had been deliberately erased, Lynn Hall stopped and frowned, asking, "We at the Federal Bureau of Investigation can't find them either?"
"Yes, Boss, the brothers in the Information Department and Intelligence Department have confirmed it repeatedly, we can't find a single person!"
At this point, Shawn suddenly said, "Also, those irregular black clinics haven't found any trace of Adam Morris!"
Hearing Shawn's answer, Lynn Hall frowned.
He suddenly remembered what James Duke had said after handing him the brooch when he completed the Brotherhood assessment mission last time.
James Duke had said not to bother with these Mutants, and that obedient dogs get bones, while disobedient ones can only be skinned and eaten!
So, could it be that those Mutants whose identities were deliberately erased were absorbed by HYDRA?
This possibility cannot be ruled out, especially since Magneto was captured and the Brotherhood of Mutantssuffered a heavy blow.
In such a state of panic, if HYDRA came forward to recruit, the vast majority of Mutants would not refuse!
Thinking of this, Lynn Hall turned to Shawn and said, "Since we can't find other members of the Brotherhood of Mutants, then let's change our approach."
"There should be contact between the members of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Since S.H.I.E.L.D. is holding members of the Brotherhood of Mutants, then we'll go after lunch!"
"Boss, will S.H.I.E.L.D. cooperate with us?"
"Don't worry, this incident is led by me, so S.H.I.E.L.D. will cooperate with us!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Shawn nodded.
He turned his head and glanced at Dennis Johnson, who was following Lynn, always quiet and well-behaved.
Shawn asked curiously, "Boss, is this a new recruit you personally recruited?"
"Yes, Kelly's son. Perfect, you take him to get his ID processed. After lunch, we'll begin our operation!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn Hall's order, Shawn nodded, then led Dennis towards the third floor.
Back in his office, Lynn Hall poured himself a cup of coffee, then had Alice send lunch to his office.
As he was reviewing the information about Adam Morrisin his hand, his phone on the table suddenly rang.
He picked up the phone and saw that it was Tony Starkcalling, so he answered.
On the other end of the line,
Tony Stark, who was directing Jarvis to assemble the armor, saw that the call was connected and said in an exaggerated tone, "Wow, buddy, I heard you're in a bit of trouble?"
"Tsk, a terrorist attack happened at the New York concert hall yesterday, and this morning the new mayor held a memorial service. Tsk tsk... I never knew the government's efficiency was so high."
"How is it, is all the pressure on you now?"
Listening to Tony's playful tone on the other end of the line, Lynn Hall put down the material in his hand and said, "There is indeed some pressure. What, are you planning to join the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation to help me?"
Facing Lynn Hall's teasing, Tony Stark picked up a black-green vegetable juice and took a sip.
"Your Federal Bureau of Investigation can't afford my salary."
Looking at the vegetable juice in his hand with some disdain, Tony Stark said, "But since we're friends, I can lend you my private satellite."
"Jarvis has already sent you the login URL and account password. The authority is the highest."
"Thanks, Tony."
Looking at the account and password received on his phone, Lynn Hall didn't need it for now, but still expressed his gratitude.
"You're welcome, who made us friends? I'm working on something really cool, and when it's done, I guarantee it'll scare you. That's all for now!"
With that, Tony Stark hung up the phone.
After the call ended, Tony Stark looked at the holographic projection of the Mark armor in front of him, then began to disassemble it.
"Sir, I thought you would ask Mr. Lynn Hall to help you investigate the matter of your attack and kidnapping!"
Hearing Jarvis say that, Tony Stark spread his hands: "I did want him to help, but looking at his current situation, I think I'll hold off for now."
"Let him solve this terrorist attack case first."
"By the way, Jarvis, was Ethan's journey home smooth?"
"Of course, your private jet delivered him directly to his destination."
"That's good, Jarvis, let's continue assembling the armor!"
After speaking, Tony Stark continued to work.
Two o'clock in the afternoon, inside S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Seeing Lynn Hall arrive with a group of people, Phil Coulson walked forward with a smile and said, "The prisoner you want to interrogate is ready, just waiting for you to interrogate him at any time."
"Thank you!"
"You're welcome. After all, this cooperation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and S.H.I.E.L.D. is led by you."
While leading Lynn Hall and the others into S.H.I.E.L.D., Coulson asked with a smile, "By the way, how have you considered my suggestion?"
"If joining you means leaving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I think it's a bit of a loss for me."
Coulson didn't care at all about Lynn's refusal again.
He had guessed that Lynn would refuse.
But the more he refused, the more he wanted to pull Lynn Hall into S.H.I.E.L.D..
Outside the interrogation room.
Through the one-way glass, he looked at the man inside, who was wearing an inhibition collar, with his hands bound to the interrogation table, looking indifferent.
Coulson introduced, "This is a Level 3 Mutant. His methods are very bloody and ruthless. The number of ordinary people and Mutants who died at his hands totals over a hundred."
"At the same time, he is also a guy Magneto values very much. To capture him, S.H.I.E.L.D. lost an elite action team!"
Hearing Coulson say that, Lynn Hall directly walked in with Alice.
Watching Lynn Hall walk in, Dennis, who was beside Shawn, quietly asked, "Officer, aren't we going in?"
"You can just enjoy the Boss's interrogation methods here, Dennis. This is your first lesson in joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is to absolutely obey the Boss's orders!"
"In the future, when you go out on missions with the Boss, do whatever he tells you to do. Without the Boss's order, even if an enemy points a gun at your head, you are not allowed to shoot back!"
Hearing Shawn's words, Dennis nodded slightly.
Upon hearing this, Coulson, who was beside him, nodded, and was about to ask Shawn something, but his phone suddenly rang.
He took out his phone and saw that it was a call from the X-Men, then turned and left the interrogation room.
Chapter 24: Lynn Hall's Interrogation Method!
Inside the interrogation room.
Chris Blake's hands were bound to the interrogation table, and a collar that suppressed Mutant abilities was around his neck.
Even so, this guy still looked defiantly at Lynn Hall and Alice as they walked in.
His eyes were full of disdain as he said, "Two more interrogators? S.H.I.E.L.D. is really pathetic. Where's that woman who likes to trick people into talking?"
Facing Chris's scornful tone, Lynn Hall pulled out a chair and sat opposite him: "Let me introduce myself. My name is Lynn Hall, and I'm with the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"I'm not familiar with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s interrogation methods, but I really like tough nuts like you."
"The last guy was like that too, but he spilled everything I wanted to know in less than five minutes, so I hope you can break his record!"
[Chris Blake's Favorability - 2]
Introducing himself and letting the Mutant know who he was, Lynn Hall hoped his favorability could drop even further.
Preferably to below -7, so that after killing him, he could receive the legacy gift!
Even if this guy was currently locked up in S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Heh!"
Hearing Lynn Hall say that, Chris Blake sneered, "Just use whatever you've got. I'd like to see your FBI interrogation methods!"
"As you wish!"
After speaking, Lynn looked at Alice.
Alice took out a syringe from a black briefcase.
After drawing some White liquid into the syringe, she unhesitatingly injected it into Chris Blake's arm.
"Damn it, what did you inject me with?"
Watching Alice inject some unknown liquid into his body.
Chris immediately questioned Lynn angrily.
"Don't worry, it's not poison!"
Taking out two daggers from behind him and twirling them lightly, Lynn Hall looked at Chris and explained, "This is a drug developed by a neurobiologist Dr. in our Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"Its effect can amplify a person's sensory experience tenfold, whether it's pleasure or pain!"
As his voice fell, Lynn Hall twirled the dagger in his hand, then unhesitatingly pierced Chris's bound hands, firmly nailing them to the interrogation table!
"Ah!!!"
The intense pain made Chris howl loudly.
His original scornful and disdainful expression was replaced by pain.
"I want all information on Adam Morris, and where he'll go for treatment after his injury!" Lynn asked, looking at Chris Blake, whose entire body was trembling from the pain.
"FUXX, you... you're using violent interrogation, violating human rights..."
"Human rights? Heh..."
Lighting a cigarette, a light blue smoke ring was exhaled onto Chris's twisted face.
Looking at his eyes, filled with hatred, Lynn Hall mocked, "Then go sue me!"
[Chris Blake's Favorability - 3]
Lynn Hall was a little disappointed to see that his favorability had only dropped by one point.
He gripped the dagger plunged into Chris's hand and slowly began to twist it.
"Ah!!!"
The intense pain made Chris continue to wail.
The next second, Lynn grabbed his head with one hand and slammed it heavily onto the table: "On a perfectly good weekend, I was happily watching a concert with Gwen, but it was interrupted by that damn Adam Morris."
"Not only that, he even shot at us, and even now, my Gwen is still in fear. In this situation, how dare you talk to me about human rights?"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Grabbing Chris's head and slamming it heavily on the interrogation table a few times, Lynn Hall stared at Chriswith eyes full of rage: "Now, tell me where that damn bastard Adam Morris will go?"
Looking at Lynn Hall, who was currently like a man-eating tiger, full of brutality.
Chris Blake's trembling body was either from fear or from pain.
Inside Nick Fury's office.
Watching Lynn Hall's interrogation method on the holographic projection.
Alexander Pierce lit a cigar, then chuckled to Nick Fury: "Nick, I like this young man from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His style of doing things is very similar to yours back then."
"When you were in Europe, to complete a mission, you even blew up—"
Before Pierce could finish, Nick Fury interrupted: "Let's not talk about the past, Pierce. Although many innocent people died in that explosion, it also saved more lives!"
"As for this guy named Lynn Hall, he has already refused S.H.I.E.L.D.'s recruitment twice!"
"Haha."
Taking a puff of his cigar and slowly exhaling the smoke, Alexander Pierce said, "I met him at a party. The party included the President's chief of staff, the newly appointed Mayor of New York, and the Chief Justice, among others."
"James Duke brought him to that party, which is enough to show James Duke's high regard for him."
"So, I'm not surprised at all that he refused S.H.I.E.L.D.'s recruitment!"
According to James Duke, Lynn Hall has now become one of the members of the Brotherhood. All that's needed is slow guidance, and he will naturally become one of their own.
Just like those Mutants who have been living in fear since Magneto was captured.
Compared to having Lynn Hall join S.H.I.E.L.D., Alexander Pierce preferred him to stay in the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
After all, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation was due to retire in two years, and James Duke believed he had the confidence to become the next Director of the FBI.
Given that, why not let Lynn Hall take over from James Duke and become the Director of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation?
"Let's not talk about this anymore, Nick. S.H.I.E.L.D.'s funding request for the next quarter was rejected by the World Security Council."
Tapping the cigar ash into the ashtray, Pierce looked at Nick Fury and said, "You have to tell me why the funding request for the next quarter is nearly double."
"Only then can I continue to argue with those people on the World Security Council."
Facing Pierce's question, Nick Fury was silent for a moment.
Looking at the Mutant on the holographic projection on the table, who was now in a very sorry state under Lynn Hall's interrogation.
Then he shook his head and said, "Just find an excuse, Pierce. I believe you'll be able to convince them."
"I got the Director's position because of your strong recommendation!"
Seeing that Nick Fury was unwilling to disclose the reason, Pierce chuckled and shook his head: "Alright, for the sake of our friendship, I, the Secretary-General of S.H.I.E.L.D., will once again swallow my pride and continue to argue with those guys!"
Chapter 25: Jean Grey's Favorability Towards Lynn Hall
Alexander Pierce feigned indifference to Nick Fury's persistent refusal to disclose the use of funds.
However, as soon as he left Nick Fury's office and entered the elevator, his expression gradually became serious.
What exactly did Nick Fury intend to do with such a large sum of money?
Alexander Pierce felt he absolutely had to find out.
This could very well affect HYDRA's plans moving forward!
Thinking of this, Alexander Pierce picked up his phone and dialed, and soon, James Duke's voice came from the other end.
Outside S.H.I.E.L.D.
"Long time no see, Jean, Mr. Scott, thank you very much for being willing to come and help."
Phil Coulson smiled and extended his hand, looking at the X-Men members led by Jean Grey: "However, this incident is not primarily investigated by S.H.I.E.L.D."
After shaking hands with Coulson, Jean Grey asked curiously, "Coulson, is there anyone who can snatch the lead in a case from S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"This is the United States after all!"
Facing Jean Grey's question, Coulson shrugged and said, "On U.S. soil, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is indeed more convenient than S.H.I.E.L.D."
"FBI?"
Hearing Coulson say this, Cyclops Scott, who was standing nearby, frowned and looked at Jean Grey.
Scott felt he could trust working with S.H.I.E.L.D.
After all, they had dealt with S.H.I.E.L.D. more than once.
Even S.H.I.E.L.D. had participated in that great battle with Magneto.
Furthermore, they were friends with Coulson himself, so they could maintain trust in Coulson.
But when cooperating with other official organizations, whether Military, CAI, or FBI, Scott was full of vigilance.
In his impression, these official organizations were full of hostility towards Mutants.
Even the Military, led by Colonel Stryker, had arrested Mutants for experiments more than once.
Seeing what Scott was thinking, Coulson led them into S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters while smiling and saying, "Don't worry, the lead person from the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation this time is a very easygoing person."
"Not only is he very capable, but he also likes to be kind to people!"
Listening to the subtext in Coulson's words, Jean Greylooked at him and asked, "Coulson, do you mean…"
"At least I haven't heard that he has any hostility or discrimination towards Mutants."
At this point, Coulson smiled and stopped talking.
For these Mutants trained by Professor X, Coulson was very willing to show goodwill.
A group of powerful individuals who are righteous, always adhere to Professor X's ideals, and want Mutants and ordinary people to live in peace.
Therefore, under this premise, Coulson felt he could offer some goodwill to the X-Men, who had repeatedly hit walls in hearings.
And S.H.I.E.L.D. also needed them!
Hearing Coulson's introduction, Jean Grey gently nodded.
Before they even reached the interrogation room, they saw Lynn Hall walking out with Sean and the others.
"It seems the interrogation has yielded results?"
Seeing Lynn Hall leading people out, Coulson smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Let me introduce you, this is Ms. Jean Grey, and this is Mr. Scott, they are X-Menmembers, and they came specifically to help us this time."
As he spoke, Coulson introduced Lynn Hall to Jean Greyand the others.
[Jean Grey Favorability: 3]
[Scott Summers Favorability: 2]
[Ororo Munroe Favorability: 3]
[...]
Lynn Hall subtly nodded towards the X-Men members in front of him, looking at their favorability ratings.
Generally speaking, favorability is usually 1 upon first meeting, and reaching 2 indicates that the other party has a very good impression of you upon first meeting, just like Cyclops's favorability now.
But at this moment, Phoenix and Storm's favorability towards him could actually reach 3, which was a bit strange!
Lynn didn't believe they were like Mary Jane, due to infatuation.
However, this was not important for now; he would slowly cultivate their favorability after this matter was resolved.
"According to the interrogation results, Brotherhood of Mutants members, after being injured, go to a black clinic in Hell's Kitchen for treatment."
"And only a Mutant with the nickname "Smuggler" has the ability to allow Brotherhood of Mutants members to leave New York without a trace."
"Smuggler?"
Hearing Lynn mention the nickname Smuggler, Coulsonthought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "I haven't heard of such a Mutant in New York!"
"I haven't heard of her either. According to this guy's confession, the Smuggler's identity is very secretive, and only that black doctor in Hell's Kitchen knows her identity."
"I've already sent people to Hell's Kitchen based on this guy's confession, Coulson, do you want to see it?"
Facing Lynn's question, Coulson smiled and said, "Of course, after all, S.H.I.E.L.D. is also involved in this case."
"By the way, S.H.I.E.L.D. has already started arresting the dark World creatures from Europe, who told them to issue bounty missions?"
"After S.H.I.E.L.D. catches those guys, do you want to see them?"
Walking side by side with Coulson, Lynn Hall smiled and said, "Are you going to say next that if I'm willing to join S.H.I.E.L.D., you can hand over creatures like Vampires for me to deal with?"
"Coulson, it seems you haven't given up on recruiting me yet."
"How can I give up? I'm very much looking forward to you joining S.H.I.E.L.D. and working with me."
Jean Grey followed behind the two, but her gaze remained fixed on Lynn Hall.
According to Coulson's introduction of him, if she could make him have enough goodwill towards Mutants.
Then, in the next hearing, would he be able to stand up and support Mutants?
"What are you thinking?"
Seeing Jean's gaze constantly on Lynn, Storm whispered from the side.
"Nothing!"
Gently shaking her head, Jean Grey did not mention her thoughts to Ororo.
Inside the car!
Inside the car heading to Hell's Kitchen.
"Boss, that Mutant named Jean Grey was constantly peeking at you just now. I think she must have been attracted by your handsome appearance, Boss!"
Sean said, wiggling his eyebrows vulgarly.
Alice, who was beside him, took out a lighter and lit Lynn Hall's cigarette, then looked at Sean with some disdain: "Sean, if you're not using your brain, just donate it."
"Jean Grey clearly values Boss's identity more, plus the current plight of Mutants is very difficult."
"So I think she probably wants to leverage our Boss's identity to make some moves."
At this point, Alice shook her head: "I really don't know how Boss ever took a liking to you. If it weren't for Boss, you'd probably be S12 your whole life, never hoping to advance!"
Lynn smiled and said nothing, listening to the two bicker.
His gaze, however, was on Dennis, who had just joined.
The "violent" interrogation in the interrogation room just now was, on one hand, to get the information he wanted from that Mutant.
And on the other hand, it was deliberately done for Dennis, who was also a Mutant, to see.
Lynn knew exactly how to gain favorability from this young man, who had just come of age and whose mind was still immature!
So, next was the art of persuasion.
Lynn was very covetous of Dennis's abilities!
Chapter 26: The gullible young man, Jean Grey's thoughts
"What's wrong?"
Lynn Hall asked, looking at Dennis, who remained silent in the car.
"Boss, this kid was scared senseless by your interrogation methods! It's clear Kelly protected him too well, so he's never seen such a bloody scene before!"
Sean said, teasing Dennis Johnson, who was habitually looking down and seemed lost in thought.
"Is that so?"
Lynn Hall asked Dennis Johnson, hearing Sean's teasing.
Seeing Lynn's gaze on him, Dennis hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"You can say whatever you're thinking, Dennis. From the moment you got into the car at the university gate, you were already an Agent under my command."
"When you work for me, you can tell me any thoughts you have. Don't worry about saying the wrong thing!"
Hearing Lynn's gentle voice, Dennis subconsciously looked up at Lynn.
"Don't worry, Boss has always been very good to us subordinates. Not only does he actively help us secure more funding, but he also helps us solve problems we encounter in life."
"You could say, Boss is the best superior I've met since joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation!"
Alice said with a smile, patting Dennis's shoulder lightly.
"Actually… it's nothing!"
Seeing the very friendly atmosphere in the car, Dennisgradually plucked up the courage to say, "I just think, Officer, your interrogation methods are a bit… Of course, I'm not saying you're wrong, I just feel they violate the law and human rights."
"Heh!"
Hearing Dennis bravely express his thoughts, all the Federal Bureau of Investigation members in the car burst into laughter.
"What did I tell you?"
Sean said, laughing heartily, while Lynn Hall softly said, "Dennis, you think my interrogation methods are too cruel and violate the law and human rights."
"But have you ever thought, who do those innocent ordinary people he killed go to for law and human rights?"
"This interrogation method may seem a bit cruel, but believe me, if you knew what he had done, you would feel that what I did was already restrained."
As he spoke, Lynn took out his palmtop computer, pulled up the crimes Chris had committed, and handed it to Dennis.
At the same time, he told him about the tragedy and casualty figures Adam Morris caused at the concert.
Looking at the heinous crimes recorded on the palmtop computer,
Dennis Johnson fell silent once again.
Watching the expression on his face gradually turn serious, Lynn Hall patted his shoulder and said, "You need to know that if we can't get clues about Adam Morrisfrom him in time, then more innocent people will be harmed!"
"You still maintain the mindset of a normal college student, and I can understand that."
"But Dennis, you must understand that the guys we deal with are mostly heinous criminals."
"So, whether it's for our own safety or for those who were brutally murdered by them, we must become a bit more ruthless!"
At this point, Lynn stared into Dennis's eyes and said seriously, "I don't want to see you crying over your companion's body in the future because of your kindness!"
Facing Lynn Hall's earnest guidance, like an elder, and looking at the tragic victim data on the palmtop computer,
Dennis Johnson took a deep breath, then nodded solemnly: "I understand, Officer!"
"That's good!"
Lynn Hall patted Dennis's shoulder with a "satisfied" look, then leaned back in his seat and feigned sleep.
Seeing how much the "high-ranking and powerful" Officervalued him, even specifically "enlightening" him,
Dennis closed the palmtop computer in his hand, and a feeling of being overwhelmed by favor welled up in his heart.
[Dennis Johnson's Favorability: 5]
Lynn Hall, feigning sleep, saw that Dennis Johnson's favorability on the system had increased by 2 points.
He nodded in satisfaction, thinking, just two more points of favorability to get a gift. Sure enough, he's still young, unlike Sean, that brute, whose favorability has been stuck after 7!
Sean didn't know that Lynn was secretly slandering him in his mind. He looked at Dennis, whose expression was solemn, as if he was ready to sacrifice for the Boss at any moment.
He turned his head to look out the window, subtly pouting.
That's not what Boss told him back then.
Back then, if he questioned even a little, Boss would kick his butt with a big foot.
Tsk…
Subconsciously touching his butt, Sean grinned broadly.
Only when Boss starts kicking Dennis's butt will Dennistruly be one of them.
If you don't believe it, ask any Agent who works for Boss, besides the women, who hasn't had their butt kicked by Boss?
Alice, beside him, gave Sean a look of disdain, and at the same time, subconsciously moved closer to Lynn Hall.
What kind of madness is this idiot getting into now?
After looking at Dennis, Sean was touching his butt and showing a lewd smile?
Damn it, could it be that after being rejected by her so many times, he changed his sexual orientation and now fancies Dennis?
Looking at Dennis, who was delicate and looked like a young beast, and then at the burly and lewd Sean,
Alice blinked, suddenly thinking it seemed quite interesting.
When the car arrived outside the black clinic in Hell's Kitchen, the clinic was already surrounded by Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents.
Seeing Lynn Hall get out of the car, the leading Federal Agent immediately came to him and reported, "Boss, the scene is under our control."
"The Doctor at this black clinic, upon learning our identities, immediately told us everything he knew, including the fact that the Mutant Adam Morris received treatment here!"
Hearing his subordinate's report, Lynn Hall nodded.
Phil Coulson, who got out of another car, heard the report and smiled at Lynn, "Lynn, your subordinates are very capable. It seems this time I basically don't have to do anything; I can just follow you and get credit."
"Then you still want to recruit me into S.H.I.E.L.D.? How about it, do you have any thoughts about joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation?"
"Joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation is out of the question, but the more capable you are, the more I want you to join S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
The two walked into the clinic, chatting and laughing.
As for Jean Grey, who followed behind, she increasingly felt that Lynn Hall's abilities were truly strong.
Others might not know, but as an X-Men, Jean Grey was very aware of how troublesome the Brotherhood of Mutants was.
But now, with such a complex case, Lynn Hall had actually found a way to crack it so quickly?
In this way, it seemed the X-Men's involvement wouldn't serve any purpose!
Thinking of this, Jean Grey took a deep breath.
It seems I need to find a way to make Mr. Lynn Hall feel favorably towards the X-Men!
Chapter 27: Barbara the Stowaway, another ability that Lynn covets!
Inside the clinic, surrounded by a group of heavily armed Federal Bureau of Investigation members, the black market Doctor was squatting on the ground, holding his head obediently.
When he saw Lynn Hall and Coulson walk in, the black market Doctor immediately said, "Mr. Lynn Hall, I've really told you everything I know. Although that bastard Adam Morris received simple treatment here."
"But I really don't know where he went in the end. I never get involved in Mutant affairs!"
Seeing the Doctor call out his name immediately, Lynn Hall pulled over a chair and sat in front of him: "You know me?"
"Of course, I saw you on television, at Tony Stark's press conference."
"Mr. Lynn Hall, please believe me, I am truly not Adam Morris's accomplice. I only learned from television reports that he was the one who caused that attack!"
Looking at the sincere Doctor, Lynn Hall chuckled, "Honestly, I'm very willing to believe you. A Doctor, saving lives and helping the injured is normal. But after you knew Adam Morris committed a crime, you not only didn't report it but also helped him escape from New York. That's a crime of harboring, and can even be treated as an accomplice."
"Of course, this matter can be big or small for our Federal Bureau of Investigation, so whether you go to prison or are let go depends on whether you cooperate."
"I've always been kind to people, so you have three chances!"
After speaking, Lynn Hall said no more, just quietly looking at him.
The Doctor was, of course, well aware of Lynn Hall's psychological offensive; it was even one of the common interrogation methods used by official organizations.
But he couldn't be sure how much Lynn Hall in front of him actually knew.
Thinking of the prison specifically for Mutants, the Doctorwas silent for a moment before tentatively speaking, "I really don't know where Adam went. He didn't tell me, but I know that the reason he launched an attack at the concert was because he took a bounty from the black market..."
"I've already investigated everything you've said, so you still have two chances!"
"Adam said that the person who posted the bounty was not an ordinary person, they..."
"I know that too. You only have one last chance left!"
Looking at the Doctor, Lynn Hall smiled gently, "You'd best think carefully before speaking. From what I know, Colonel Stryker of the Military is very fond of Mutants like you!"
Hearing Lynn Hall say that, the Doctor's face instantly turned pale.
Falling into the hands of that guy Stryker was worse than being locked up in a Mutant prison.
But the Smuggler...
Gritting his teeth and persisting, sweat continuously beaded on the Doctor's face.
Just as Lynn shook his head, preparing to get up, a clear female voice suddenly appeared.
"You're looking for me, right? I'm Barbara Kent, nicknamed the Smuggler!"
Looking at Barbara who appeared out of nowhere, the Doctor, who had been squatting on the ground, immediately stood up: "Barbara, you..."
"There's no hiding, Dad. It's clear the Federal Bureau of Investigation already knows about me, which is why they came directly to you!"
With that, Barbara Kent looked at Lynn Hall and said, "Mr. Hall, I can tell you where Adam was sent, and I can even personally take you there."
"But, can you guarantee not to pursue the responsibility of me and my Dad?"
Looking at Barbara, who was not very old, at most eighteen or nineteen, Lynn Hall smiled, "No wonder no other Mutant besides the Doctor knew your identity as the Smuggler. So you two are father and daughter. But can you tell me what your ability is?"
"Teleportation!"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Barbara was a bit nervous but truthfully said, "I can teleport people to any location on Earth. If I have precise coordinates, I can even achieve zero error, but the longer the teleportation distance, the greater the drain on me."
"Mr. Hall, you haven't answered me yet, can you stop pursuing the matter of me and my father!"
Hearing Barbara's introduction, Lynn Hall glanced at the somewhat anxious Doctor.
Then he smiled and said, "Yes, if you can do what you say, then I can decide not to pursue the responsibility of you and your father!"
"Really?"
"Don't worry, I've always been kind to people. Even though you are Mutants, I have never had any discrimination against Mutants!"
Saying that, Lynn Hall waved to Dennis, and after Denniswalked over.
Lynn Hall continued, "Do you see him? He is also an Agent under me, but similarly, he is also a Mutant!"
Hearing Lynn say that Dennis was also a Mutant, Barbaraimmediately relaxed.
Even Jean Grey and Storm, and even Cyclops, increased their favorability towards Lynn Hall a little.
They knew very well that the adoration in Dennis's eyes when he looked at Lynn Hall couldn't be faked.
If Lynn was full of discrimination against Mutants, how could Dennis admire him so much?
Well, this statement was more for all the Mutants present than for Barbara.
After easily gaining the favorability of Phoenix and the others, Lynn had another idea, which was to recruit this Barbara in front of him to his command.
After all, teleportation ability, Lynn was also a bit envious.
What was the difference between this and the magicportals of those arcane mages?
"I believe you won't deceive me, Mr. Hall!"
Looking at Lynn Hall, Barbara said seriously, "Adam Morris was teleported to Europe by me, Mr. Hall, I will take you and these people to find him."
"But can you allow me to rest for one night? My mental energy hasn't recovered yet after sending him to Europe last time."
Seeing that Barbara was very sincere and didn't seem to be deceiving him, Lynn Hall nodded and said, "Of course you can."
"But before that, you and your father need to be temporarily held separately. Once we catch Adam, I will let you go."
"However, to prevent you from secretly escaping with your father, I will hold you in different places!"
"That's fine!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Barbara nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Hall!"
Signaling Alice to take Barbara to the car, Lynn Hallglanced at the time: "Quitting time has arrived, Coulson, this Doctor is yours!"
"No problem, but you want to recruit this girl named Barbara?"
"I have that thought, why, do you also have a thought?"
"Of course!"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Coulson also did not hide, "S.H.I.E.L.D. needs this kind of talent, someone who can teleport people to any location on Earth!"
"Then it depends on whether you have the ability to snatch her from me!"
After speaking, Lynn Hall smiled and turned to leave.
Chapter 28 Gwen: Big beautiful legs? This woman is a strong rival!
Lynn Hall parked his car in the apartment's parking lot and got out with Barbara.
Seeing Barbara's wary gaze, Lynn Hall smiled and said, "Don't worry, my family is also in the apartment, so you don't have to worry about me doing anything to you!"
Hearing Lynn Hall say that, Barbara felt a little more at ease.
As she walked into the apartment with Lynn Hall, Barbara asked curiously, "Mr. Hall, are you trying to recruit me?"
"I do have that thought!"
Looking at Barbara, who was still a bit uneasy beside him, Lynn Hall smiled and said, "Your ability is very practical. If you join the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, you can provide us with great help."
"Of course, everything depends on your own thoughts. I never force anyone to make a choice!"
[Barbara Kent's Favorability: 4]
Hearing that Lynn Hall was not going to force her to join the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, Barbara's favorability increased by another point.
At the clinic, Lynn did not use force to coerce her and her father, and he even agreed to her conditions.
This made Barbara feel that Lynn Hall was one of the very few officials who were willing to reason with Mutants!
Coupled with the fact that Dennis, a Mutant, also worked under Lynn Hall, Barbara, as a Mutant, had a high level of favorability towards Lynn.
Now, seeing that he clearly valued her ability, but was still willing to respect the choice of a "criminal" like her.
How could this not fill Barbara with gratitude towards Lynn Hall?
"Actually, it's fine."
Following behind Lynn Hall, Barbara, shaking her red ponytail, said softly, "I've long been tired of constantly hiding and being subjected to fearful and discriminatory gazes from ordinary people once they know I'm a Mutant!"
"Of course, I also don't like seeing my Doctor threatened by members of the Brotherhood of Mutants, forced to treat them, and then having me help them escape!"
"So, if I join the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, can you protect me and my Doctor from threats?"
These words were full of subtle intentions, directly placing her and her Doctor in the position of being "coerced."
Listening to Barbara's cunning words, Lynn didn't mind: "If you become my subordinate, then even the Militarywouldn't dare to lay a hand on you!"
"Really? Stryker is a Military colonel!"
"Heh, we are the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and this is within the United States. Let alone a mere Militarycolonel, even if we suspect the President of treason, we can take him away for investigation at any time!"
Although somewhat exaggerated, Lynn Hall was not bragging. If the President truly betrayed the country, then the Federal Bureau of Investigation indeed had the right to take him away for investigation.
This was also one of Lynn Hall's dreams.
After all, who could refuse the dream of leading an army of beauties to capture the White House, stepping on the President, and declaring the dissolution of the United States?
Back in the apartment.
"Lynn!"
Seeing Lynn return, Gwen, barefoot on the carpet, was about to rush over for a hug.
But when she saw the tall, pure, and beautiful woman behind Lynn, she froze.
She carefully sized up the beautiful girl behind Lynn, especially when she noticed Barbara's slender and long beautiful legs.
Gwen, who knew Lynn's preferences, was very sure that this beautiful girl in front of her was her strong rival!
Immediately, her gaze towards Lynn also became a bit off.
That look seemed to be saying, "I even helped you with my mouth, and you still brought a vixen from outside home?"
"Let me introduce you, this is Gwen, my sister."
"Gwen, this is Barbara Kent, one of the helpers investigating this concert attack case!"
Hearing Lynn's introduction, Gwen knew she had misunderstood, but she didn't relax her guard. Instead, she smiled and extended her hand to Barbara: "Hello, I'm Gwen Stacy, Lynn's girlfriend!"
"Hello.."
She extended her hand and shook Gwen's hand, hearing Gwen emphasize the word "girlfriend."
Barbara just smiled without speaking.
Meanwhile, Aunt Helen's voice came from the kitchen: "Lynn is back, hurry and wash up, dinner will be ready soon!"
Hearing her mother's voice, Gwen stuck out her tongue at Lynn.
She had just forgotten that her mother had also come to accompany her!
In the evening, on the balcony.
The light blue smoke was scattered by the wind, and Lynn Hall hung up his phone.
He learned from Kelly that Gwen's psychological state was very normal at this time.
Perhaps because Gwen herself was mentally strong, coupled with two consecutive days of psychological counseling, she had already emerged from the concert attack incident.
So, for the next week, Kelly basically didn't need to come daily for psychological counseling!
After putting his phone back in his pocket and washing up, Lynn Hall returned to the room in his shorts.
He found Gwen lying on his bed, looking at him.
Upon seeing Lynn return, Gwen even extended her fair, jade-like arm from under the duvet and patted the bed.
It seemed as if she wanted Lynn to come and serve her.
Looking at Gwen's appearance, Lynn didn't stand on ceremony. He walked directly to the bed and picked her up, placing her on his lap.
Then, his palm lightly and moderately patted her firm, perky backside.
"Oh, you're annoying!"
Struggling to get up from Lynn's lap, Gwen said "poutily," "Lynn, I'm not that disobedient child who needs her bottom spanked anymore!"
"Heh, you've grown up!"
Lynn rolled over and lay on the bed, saying, "You've grown up, but don't you still need Aunt Helen to coax you to sleep at night?"
"Tch, I don't want to, but Mom always thinks the concert incident scared me, so she needs to coax me."
As she spoke, Gwen straddled Lynn's body.
Her slender fingertips lightly flicked him, and seeing Lynnlook at her angrily, she immediately giggled.
"Slap!"
Another slap landed on Gwen, who sniffled, then smiled and lay on Lynn's body.
"Today, I want to ride a horse.."
As she squirmed on Lynn's body, Gwen's face became increasingly flushed.
"This really doesn't look like someone who was scared by the concert attack; it looks more like a succubus who came out of hell!"
"Hmph hmph!"
After two hums, Gwen suddenly leaned down and looked at Lynn, saying, "What's the deal with that Barbara? You said she's also one of the investigators for this concert attack case? But if she were just an ordinary investigator, you would never bring her home!"
Looking at Gwen, who still had the mind to ask about Barbara, Lynn Hall smiled and told her what had happened.
Chapter 29 Lynn: Coulson, you can't do it either!
The next morning.
Watching Barbara use her mutant ability to tear a rift in the calm space before her, Phil Coulson said to Lynn Hall, "This ability is quite enviable. Honestly, Lynn, an ability like this, to instantly teleport someone anywhere on Earth, is truly perfect for S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
"So you want to steal her from me?" Lynn Hall asked upon hearing Coulson's words.
"After all, your Federal Bureau of Investigation deals more with domestic matters, unlike S.H.I.E.L.D."
At this point, Coulson glanced at the Agent behind Lynn, then smiled and said, "How about we make a deal?"
"Let Barbara join S.H.I.E.L.D., and in return, S.H.I.E.L.D.can provide your New York Federal Bureau of Investigation with twenty Kun-style Fighter Jets."
Lynn Hall ignored him, seeing Coulson offer twenty Kun-style Fighter Jets right off the bat, and instead turned to chat with Jean Grey.
Seeing this, Coulson shrugged, then took out his phone and informed Nick Fury of Lynn's refusal.
The proposal to exchange twenty Kun-style Fighter Jets for Barbara was Nick Fury's idea. If Lynn Hall wasn't with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Fury would have tried to snatch her!
However, when Nick Fury proposed this idea, Coulsonhad already anticipated Lynn's refusal!
"You mean, you want to take over this mission to capture Adam Morris?" Lynn asked, facing Jean Grey's request.
"Yes, Mr. Hall, Adam Morris is, after all, a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants. Moreover, he is radical, his methods are extremely brutal, and coupled with his teleportation ability, capturing him is very difficult."
"Although I believe the Agents you lead are elites and capable of capturing him," Jean Grey said with a smile, looking at Lynn Hall, "there might be some casualties in the process. So, Mr. Hall, please let us X-Men handle this."
When she got off work yesterday, Jean Grey learned about Lynn Hall's position within the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as his connections and potential, through her conversation with Coulson.
Therefore, Jean Grey wanted to gain Lynn's favor even more.
She believed that this operation to capture Adam Morriswas an excellent opportunity!
"Of course, no problem!" Lynn Hall had no reason to refuse Jean Grey's request.
Anyway, even if the X-Men captured Adam Morris, he would still have to be handed over to him for handling in the end!
As the few of them were talking, the spatial rift torn open by Barbara Kent's ability gradually expanded into a portal.
On the other side of the portal was a very ancient manor!
"Phew." After taking a long breath, Barbara Kent wiped the sweat from her forehead, then turned to the crowd and said, "This is a castle in Europe. Adam Morris forced me to teleport him here!"
Hearing Barbara's words, Lynn Hall disengaged the safety on his submachine gun, then said to Sean and the others, "Prepare for battle!"
As Lynn Hall's order was given, in the next second, dozens of fully armed Federal Bureau of InvestigationAgents instantly pulled back their gun bolts.
Sean then led the team, passing through the portal first, entering in a tactical formation.
This manor was enormous, with three gardens alone.
Furthermore, the manor had dozens of security personnel, patrolling 24/7 with weapons.
"Damn it, this is Nathaniel Family territory!" Upon seeing the family crest hanging on the manor, Phil Coulsonimmediately gripped his pistol and said to Lynn, "The Nathaniel Family is one of the thirteen Vampire families in Europe, and they have a blood feud with the hunter families."
"It seems they must be the masterminds who hired Adam Morris to carry out the attack!"
"Also, these security personnel are the Nathaniel Family's armed forces. I heard they often capture civilians for the Vampires within the family to feed on!" At this point, Coulson looked at Lynn and said, "Lynn, I think we should sneak in and catch them by surprise!"
Lynn Hall, however, smiled at Coulson's suggestion and said, "Coulson, it seems you don't do much combat field work!"
Saying that, Lynn Hall made a tactical hand gesture.
Seeing Lynn's gesture, Sean immediately led the action team members to spread out in a fan-shaped tactical formation.
Once the tactical team was in position, Lynn Hall stood up directly, holding his submachine gun, and unhesitatingly pulled the trigger on the security personnel in front!
"Da da da."
A dense volley of bullets was fired, instantly piercing through the security personnel in front.
The next moment, the tactical team launched a simultaneous attack, and in an instant, bullets covered every security personnel like a rain of Fire.
As the intense gunfire echoed throughout the manor, piercing alarms also continuously blared.
After the alarm sounded, the surrounding security personnel immediately rushed over with their guns.
But before they could even clearly see the approaching enemies, they were riddled with countless bullets like a beehive!
In the gloomy study of the manor!
Adam Morris, his left shoulder wrapped in layers of gauze, was currently conversing with the Nathaniel Family's patriarch.
Upon hearing the gunshots from within the manor, he immediately stood up and looked warily outside.
Unfortunately, the windows were covered by thick layers of Black curtains, preventing even a ray of sunlight from entering.
So he couldn't see what was happening outside at all!
"Don't worry, Adam, this is Europe, our Nathaniel Family's territory. Those Federal Bureau of Investigationhyenas won't be able to track you here!" Nathaniel III said, comforting Adam Morris, as he picked up a wine glass and gently swirled the crimson liquid within it: "Moreover, the armed forces within the manor have all been tested in battle."
"No matter who invades, they will pay a price in blood!" Although he said this, Nathaniel III's gaze towards Adam Morris was more like looking at goods that could be discarded at any time!
However, Adam did not notice his expression and instead sat back down in his chair, feeling slightly relieved.
Within a few breaths, the gunshots within the manor gradually ceased!
Listening to the gunshots outside stop, Nathaniel III raised his wine glass and smiled, "See? This is the armed force of our Nathaniel Family. You should now understand—"
Before he could finish speaking, a laser beam instantly pierced through the wall and shone into the study.
As the wall was breached, dazzling sunlight also shone into the room!
"Ah!!!"
The burning sensation brought by the sunlight made Nathaniel III cry out in pain.
The wine glass containing the crimson liquid in his hand fell to the ground and shattered, and his entire body began to emit plumes of White smoke.
Scrambling under the table, Nathaniel III's body instantly transformed into a giant bat.
Meanwhile, Adam Morris looked outside through the broken wall.
Then his gaze fixed on Lynn Hall, the one who had shot him three times and was leading the group!
Chapter 30: In the end, the ultimate target turned out to be me?
Adam Morris's favorability: -9.
Lynn Hall's eyes lit up at the system's prompt.
This was the first time he had encountered someone with a favorability of -9 towards him.
After taking him down, the reward would surely be very satisfying!
"Ms. Jean Grey, it's up to you X-Men now!"
Looking at Adam Morris, whose eyes were filled with hatred for him, Lynn Hall said to Jean Grey, "I want him alive!"
"No problem, Mr. Hall!"
Hearing Lynn's request, Jean Grey was the first to attack Adam Morris.
The battle between Mutants was full of dazzling displays.
Adam Morris tried to teleport away several times but was always restricted by Phoenix's abilities.
Cyclops, on the side, released energy attacks towards Adam Morris, while Storm flew in the air, with lightning continuously striking down from the overcast sky.
"No wonder ordinary people are full of fear towards Mutants. To be honest, Lynn, even though I know the X-Men belong to the faction willing to coexist peacefully with ordinary people,"
"But watching this kind of superhuman battle, I still feel a sense of trepidation!"
Watching a bolt of lightning strike down, Adam Morrisused his teleportation ability to dodge the attack, but a century-old tree nearby was directly shattered by the lightning.
Coulson then spoke to Lynn Hall.
"Just a level two Mutant. If Mr. Hall hadn't insisted on capturing him alive, Adam Morris would probably be dead by now!"
Hearing Coulson's words, Barbara, who had been standing by Lynn's side the whole time, said to Coulson, "Moreover, don't think that Mutants are very strong. Compared to ordinary people, we are the ones who are discriminated against!"
Coulson smiled at Barbara's rebuttal, but Lynn Hallwithdrew his gaze from the battlefield.
Then he said to Coulson, "You can continue to be alarmed. I'm going to check out those Vampires!"
"Issuing bounties and creating terrorist attacks on my territory—just one Adam Morris isn't enough!"
With that, Lynn Hall led Shawn and the others towards the manor.
Passing through the broken wall into the study, the dark room was now filled with Sun light.
A huge bat was still exposed, unable to hide, hanging in a dark corner of the wall above, avoiding the intense sunlight all around!
"This is the legendary Vampire?"
Looking at the huge bat trembling in the corner, Shawn, holding the submachine gun in his hand, showed a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
"What are you thinking? Do you think all Vampires are like in the movies, with beautiful figures and pretty faces?"
Raising her hand and tapping Shawn on the head, Aliceturned to Lynn and asked, "Boss, how should we deal with this guy?"
"Open-air barbecue!"
With that, Lynn Hall took out a pistol from his waist and fired at the bat without hesitation.
The bullet instantly disintegrated in the air, transforming into a giant net that firmly bound the bat!
The bat, caught by the giant net, fell to the ground and immediately began to smoke under the Sun's rays.
Just as Lynn was about to drag it out into the Sun, the bat actually opened its mouth and made a human sound.
"Wait, please wait a moment, Mr. Lynn Hall, I have something to say!"
Listening to the giant, smoking bat speak, Lynn Hallwalked forward with a smile: "I don't think I have anything to do with you Vampires—"
Before Lynn Hall could finish speaking, there was a hurried knock on the study door.
"Mr. Lynn Hall, there's a call you need to take personally!"
Hearing the voice from outside the study, Lynn Hallinexplicably felt something was off.
These European Vampires not only knew him, but they also thought that if he answered the call, he would let them go?
What gave them such confidence that they would have this belief?
Unless...
Looking at the large bat continuously emitting White smoke and screaming in pain within the giant net, Lynn Hall tore off a black curtain and covered it.
After replacing the bullets in his gun with specially made pure silver bullets, Lynn Hall then went to the study door and opened it.
As the door opened, a beam of Sun light shone through the doorway into the corridor.
The Vampire standing at the door quickly backed away to avoid the sunlight, then very respectfully handed a mobile phone to Lynn.
Taking the phone and putting it to his ear, his other hand remained on the trigger. If the Vampire made any sudden move,
Then what awaited him was a pure silver bullet!
"Lynn, it's me!"
Hearing James Duke's voice from the phone, Lynn Hallfrowned.
His earlier guess was indeed correct; these European Vampires truly had intricate connections with HYDRA!
Without hesitation, he hung up the phone, threw it away, and took out his own phone to redial.
Once the call connected, he heard James Duke say, "Lynn, just come back after you've caught that Mutant. Someone just called me for a favor, and I couldn't refuse this person's request."
"Plus, the Water in Europe is quite deep; our Federal Bureau of Investigation doesn't need to get involved!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Director Duke say that, Lynn Hall replied and then directly hung up the phone.
"We are very sorry, Mr. Hall. We also didn't expect Adam Morris to shoot you at that concert."
"So these days Adam kept asking us to send him to a safer place, but we always refused. Of course, besides that, our Nathaniel Family is also willing to offer you compensation. Please do not refuse!"
With that, the Vampire offered a Black card.
Lynn Hall looked at the Black card offered by the Vampirebut did not accept it.
"Please rest assured, this is just some compensation for 'our own people,' and I believe Director Duke would also be very happy to see it!"
Hearing the Vampire say that, Lynn Hall frowned.
The phrases "our own people" and "Director Duke" clearly indicated to Lynn that this matter was not simply revenge from a Vampire family against a hunter family!
"And Director Duke would also be happy to see it?"
Does that mean that Director Duke knew about the terrorist attack at the New York concert beforehand and tacitly approved it?
No wonder James Duke, as the Director of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, showed no anger after learning about the terrorist attack.
And he even told him to investigate the matter at all costs.
And the newly appointed Mayor of New York, he was able to hold a grand and complete memorial ceremony the day after the attack, as if it had been arranged in advance!
Heh...
After going around in circles, these people's ultimate goal was still him, even though he had already joined the Brotherhood.
Perhaps, this was their method of "guidance," wanting to use such means to make him a true HYDRA!
This Black card in front of him was one of their means of attracting him!