Chapter 77 The beast guarding the lake of hellfire?
New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Listening to Lynn's effortless responses to media questions and looking at the astonishing evidence he released.
General Ross exhaled a puff of cigar smoke, then James Duke asked, "So this matter is being directly blamed on the Polar Bear Nation?"
"Shouldn't it be?"
Hearing General Ross's somewhat surprised question, James Duke chuckled and said, "Attributing the responsibility to the Polar Bear Nation is better than your Military wanting to order War Machines, only for it to cause such a huge disaster!"
At this point, James Duke looked at Lynn on the television with satisfaction, then asked with a smile, "Ross, what do you think of Lynn? You know, he personally fabricated all this evidence."
"He is indeed very capable. His becoming the youngest Director since the Federal Bureau of Investigation was established is entirely well-deserved."
"It's just, Director Duke, if this evidence is fake, anyone with a discerning eye would discover it after an investigation, right?"
Facing Ross's concern, James Duke said, "Who told you this evidence is fake?"
"Is it real then? Is Ivan Vanko really sent by the Polar Bear Nation, intending to eliminate high-ranking Militaryofficials during the expo?"
"Of course not. Ivan Vanko indeed wanted to retaliate against Tony Stark, but the evidence Lynn presented is real."
"Don't worry, whether it's a private organization or an official one investigating, this evidence will stand up to scrutiny!"
"If Lynn didn't even have this much capability, he wouldn't have received an honor medal personally awarded by the President!"
Receiving James Duke's affirmative reply, General Rossbreathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. We really have to thank the FBI this time."
"You're welcome. After all, your Military paid such a huge 'price,' so we have to ensure your satisfaction!"
Hearing James Duke mention the price, General Rossshook his head.
Damn it, I knew these hyenas wouldn't let go easily!
As Lynn announced the 'truth' of the matter, the storm of public opinion online grew fiercer.
With irrefutable evidence laid out, coupled with this being a 'retaliation' from the Polar Bear Nation that seemed reasonable and justified, the public naturally believed this matter to be true.
Many even clamored for the expulsion of the Polar Bear Nation's consulate in New York.
While the online storm raged, Tony Stark in reality breathed a sigh of relief.
He had thought that what Lynn announced was false, meant to help him evade responsibility.
But unexpectedly, after Jarvis's investigation, he found that all the released evidence was actually real!
After a sigh of relief, Tony Stark once again returned to his relaxed demeanor.
"Jarvis, arrange a meeting with Lynn for me. Tell him I've acquired a few more bottles of good wine and ask if he's free tonight!"
"Oh, and by the way, check Anne Hathaway's schedule for me. I said I'd help Lynn be a wingman, but I haven't had the chance!"
Hearing Tony's relaxed tone, Jarvis immediately replied, "Yes, sir."
After a quick search, Jarvis said, "Sir, Anne Hathaway is not currently in New York, but there are two singers currently holding events in New York who perfectly match Mr. Lynn's preferences."
Hearing Jarvis say this, Tony's eyes lit up, and he picked up his phone, saying, "I'll call Lynn myself."
Inside a New York prison.
"Please believe me, Mr. Hall, I truly didn't know that damned Ivan Vanko had such a conspiracy. I only wanted to cooperate with him to manufacture War Machines and take orders from the Military."
"I truly never thought about killing high-ranking Militaryofficials."
Lynn frowned, looking at Justin Hammer, who was crying and begging him.
He had already been personally sent to prison, and he might even spend the rest of his life there.
Yet, Justin Hammer's favorability towards him was surprisingly 1, not a negative number!
This isn't logical. Does this guy really think he's some kind of U.S. hero, believing that he can clear his name?
"Mr. Hall, as long as you can clear my name and save me, then whatever you want, or whatever commands you have, I will fulfill them."
"I still have a lot of funds in my overseas accounts. I'm willing to give them all to you, just please save me."
Hearing Justin Hammer's tearful plea, Lynn thought for a few seconds and suddenly felt that this guy might be useful to him in the future.
Just like a stock account manager, or Draco Mohammed, like the 'hidden pieces' he casually arranged.
No one is useless; it just depends on whether they can be used by him!
And he also needed to prepare for the 'HYDRA's demise' a few years later.
As for whether he would turn on him after being saved?
Lynn wasn't worried about that. After all, sending two Vampires could easily deal with him!
"You won't be able to leave prison alive, Justin. Whether it's the enraged public or the law, you are destined to be imprisoned for life!"
Hearing Lynn's words, Justin Hammer's body stiffened, and a wave of despair spread through his heart.
Watching Justin Hammer's despairing look, Lynncontinued, "Of course, I might be able to offer you some help, but how to repay my kindness, that's for you to consider!"
Hearing Lynn's words, the previously despairing Justin Hammer immediately looked up, expressing his loyalty to Lynn like a dog.
"Any promises made in emotional excitement are untrustworthy, so I'll give you some time to think it over."
"When you've thoroughly made up your mind, I'll come to see you again!"
Saying that, Lynn told Shawn, "Shawn, arrange a single room for him during this time. Don't let anyone harm him!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's words, Shawn nodded, then had someone lead him away.
As Justin Hammer was led away, Lynn saw Tony's incoming call and answered it.
Listening to Tony's invitation on the other end of the line, and his solemn promise of a gift he would absolutely look forward to.
Lynn naturally accepted the invitation.
After the call ended, Shawn entered with Ichiro Sato, who was wearing blue denim shorts.
Ichiro Sato was the former boss of the Yamaguchi-gumiin New York, but with Lynn's order, the Yamaguchi-gumiwas directly annihilated, and he, as their boss, was also imprisoned.
To lower Ichiro Sato's favorability, Lynn had specifically instructed the 'black guys' in the prison to take good 'care' of him.
So, in a purely male prison, what it means for an inmate to wear denim shorts, those who understand, understand!
Dragged from the prison to the interrogation room, the moment Ichiro Sato saw Lynn, he clenched his fists in anger and lunged forward.
"Stay still!"
Kicking Ichiro Sato to the ground, Shawn stepped on Ichiro Sato's face and said, "If you dare to be disrespectful to our boss again, I'll kill you directly!"
With Shawn's large, leather-shoed foot on his face, Ichiro Sato stared intently at Lynn Hall.
It was this damned bastard who destroyed his Yamaguchi-gumi, turning him into a prisoner overnight.
Looking at Ichiro Sato, who was staring at him, wishing he could swallow him whole.
Lynn opened the system and took a look, then nodded with satisfaction.
[Ichiro Sato Favorability: -8]
Favorability of -8!
Getting up and straightening his clothes, Lynn looked at Shawn and said, "VIP Room One!"
"Hehe!"
Hearing his boss's command, Shawn dragged Ichiro Satoand walked outside.
"Damn it, what exactly do you want to do to me? I'm not afraid of you. I will reclaim this humiliation one day. I will make you regret it!"
Dragged out by Shawn, Ichiro Sato continuously roared in anger.
Half an hour later.
"Tsk, is that all?"
Looking at Ichiro Sato, who was now a corpse, his face still contorted in fear.
Shawn disdainfully threw the corpse into the blender, then said to Lynn, "Boss, I thought this little Jap was a tough guy, but I didn't expect him to pee his pants when the gun was pointed at him."
Seeing the system notification that he had killed Ichiro Sato, who had -8 favorability, and gained 500 experience points.
"I'm leaving first."
Taking the cigarette his boss tossed him, Shawn nodded. Hudson River bottom seats, one table!
Inside the car.
Name: Lynn Hall
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 4
Speed: 2
Stamina: 3
Energy Projection: 0
Combat Skills: 6
Skills: Israeli Krav Maga LV10 [MAX], Firearms Mastery LV9 [2611 / 11000], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LV7 [769 / 2100], Muay Thai LV7 [127 / 2100], Cold Weapon Mastery LV6 [792 / 2600], Super Strength LV2 [7 / 3000], Teleportation LV2 [5 / 4000], Spider-SenseLV2 [9 / 4000]
Experience: 3180
Looking at the experience points on the system, Lynndirectly upgraded Super Strength to LV3.
The last upgrade was in mid-March, just over three weeks ago.
Gwen could provide him with 500 experience points per week, while Uncle George and Aunt Helen, with a favorability of 9, only provided 100 experience points combined per week, which wasn't enough for skill upgrades.
However, after returning from Sokovia, he snatched the Whiplash's kill and gained 500 experience points, plus Ichiro Sato's 500 experience points.
And the remaining 380 experience points from the last upgrade were just enough to upgrade Super Strength to LV3!
After the upgrade, Super Strength became LV3 [0 / 4500], Strength attribute became 5, and only a paltry 187 experience points remained!
Closing the system, Lynn drove towards Tony Stark's Villa.
Perhaps he should create some enemies with -8 favorability. After all, killing enemies with -8 favorability yields much richer one-time rewards.
Hmm... Kurt Connors seems like a good candidate.
Half an hour later, outside Tony Stark's Villa pool.
Upon seeing Lynn arrive, Tony Stark rose from his lounge chair, then spread his arms and chuckled, "Wow, girls, look who's here?"
"You know, big shots like him aren't common, so don't hold back your enthusiasm. He only needs one word to solve any of your troubles!"
Hearing Tony Stark's shouts, a dozen bikini-clad beauties in the pool climbed ashore and enthusiastically pressed themselves against Lynn.
Meanwhile, Rhodes, who was grilling nearby, shrugged and continued to grill the beef.
On Lynn's side, seeing a large group of bikini-clad beauties enthusiastically pressing against him, Lynnnaturally very considerately embraced them.
It was only April, and the temperature in New York was only 15 degrees Celsius. If these delicate beauties caught a cold, his sin would be great.
Well, Lynn has always been so kind to people.
Sitting next to Tony's lounge chair, Lynn picked up a glass and took a sip.
Just as he was about to ask Tony a question, the beauty sitting on Lynn's lap picked up a slice of watermelon and brought it to Lynn's mouth.
Taking a bite of watermelon, Lynn looked at Tony and said, "What's the theme of this party? Natasha told me that before the Ivan Vanko incident, you were cooped up in the Villa trying to solve the palladium poisoning problem."
"What, have you been cooped up too long? Also, where's the gift you said you'd give me?"
Before Tony could answer Lynn's question, Rhodes, who was standing nearby, brought over a plate of grilled beef and said, "Even if he was going crazy, he wouldn't dare openly invite so many beautiful women here."
"You know he's already confessed to Pepper, so Lynn, do you think Pepper would let him off if he dared to mess around?"
"Oh?"
Hearing Rhodes say that, Lynn glanced around.
There were at least seventeen or eighteen beautiful women gracefully displaying themselves in and around the pool. Lynn looked at Tony, then at Rhodes.
Then he spread his hands and said, "I'm fine, Rhodes, I'm just afraid your body can't handle it!"
"I think I can take on the challenge. As a person, one must always have a challenging spirit when facing difficulties!"
Listening to their conversation, Tony Stark directly gave them both the middle finger.
After having the model sitting on Lynn's lap leave, Tonychuckled and said, "Don't worry, these are just appetizers, meant to liven up the atmosphere. The real gift is already waiting for you in the hotel."
"Tsk, two new generation female singers, with ethereal and high voices, and their figures and looks definitely match your aesthetic!"
"Too bad that little princess from New York still hasn't returned, otherwise I could have fulfilled my promise to be your wingman!"
Watching Tony raise an eyebrow and whisper, Rhodes, who was holding the beef, leaned over: "What little princess? Where's my gift?"
"Eat your barbecue!"
The three of them clinked their glasses and chatted for a few moments.
Only then did Tony look at Lynn and sigh, "Honestly, I never thought the one behind Ivan Vanko was the Polar Bear. I thought he really came specifically for revenge against me!"
Hearing Tony's sigh, Lynn smiled.
Rhodes, who had learned the truth from General Ross, glanced at Lynn.
Seeing Lynn's look, Rhodes shrugged.
Well, for Tony, this was the best outcome!
The private party hosted by Tony Stark was actually specifically to thank Lynn, as Lynn had saved him more than once.
Lynn, however, felt a bit regretful because Tony's favorability hadn't yet reached 8 points.
But Lynn was still very satisfied with the gift Tony gave him.
In the morning, inside the hotel room.
After the clear and melodious singing, like two larks, gradually faded, Lynn lay back down on the bed.
The two new generation female singers, supporting themselves with effort, then used their eloquent speaking skills to clean up for Lynn.
Raising his hand to slowly stroke the heads of these two 19-year-old girls, Lynn said with satisfaction, "If you ever encounter any trouble in the future, you can call this number, and someone will help you solve it."
Hearing Lynn's words, Taylor looked up and gave Lynn a sweet smile, then lowered her head and continued working.
The other girl, however, said, "Our biggest problem is probably that we won't have the energy to attend the event today."
"But it doesn't matter, anyway, whether the fan meeting happens or not isn't important. It's just that after last night, I'm afraid my boyfriend won't be able to satisfy me anymore. I'm going to break up with him when I get back."
Hearing Melissa say that, Taylor nodded with deep empathy.
Seeing that they were almost done cleaning, Lynn got up and patted their upturned bottoms: "I'll contact you when I have time."
After saying that, Lynn walked towards the bathroom.
Two rather clever girls; it's good to have them to relieve boredom sometimes.
Back at the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, Barbara had already returned from Britain.
"You didn't encounter any trouble going to Britain with your father to see those relatives, did you?"
Looking at the smiling Barbara, Lynn asked.
"Of course, I didn't encounter any trouble! You know, I'm not the Smuggler who used to hide everywhere anymore; I'm now an FBI Agent under your command."
Walking around the desk and sitting on Lynn's lap, Barbara was in an excellent mood.
It was clear that being an FBI Agent saved her and her father a lot of trouble.
Lightly patting Jessica's shapely bottom, Lynn chuckled, "Since you're back, let's get to work."
"Go ask Joey and see if there's any movement from Kurt Connors's side."
"Okay!"
Nodding, Barbara got up from Lynn's lap and walked towards the Information Department.
At the same time, in Central Park.
"Oh My Lord."
Looking at the naked male corpse lying on the ground, with a strange bull's head pattern drawn on his back and the skin on his chest peeled off.
George Stacy frowned and asked, "Have you identified the victim yet?"
"Not yet, but we checked the surveillance from last night. According to the footage, he came here alone last night and was taking off his clothes as he walked."
"After he was completely undressed, he knelt on the ground, muttering to himself, and finally peeled off the skin from his own chest with his bare hands."
"Additionally, we followed the footage and found his clothes, but unfortunately, there was nothing to prove his identity."
Hearing his subordinate's report, George Stacy frowned.
"Carefully examine the crime scene, then take the body back for the forensic examiner to dissect, and check if there are any hallucinogenic drugs or similar residues in the body."
Hearing George Stacy's order, the Police officer nodded.
After the Police officer left, a Mr. Willis walked over: "Director, I suggest this matter be handed over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
Hearing Mr. Willis say that, George Stacy said, "Why?"
"You just saw the bull's head pattern on the back of the corpse. This indicates that the current case may not be as simple as we imagine."
"Director, I once saw this pattern in one of my father's notebooks. It represents the beast guarding the lake of fire in hell."
"Once the beast leaves the gates of hell, then the demons recorded in the Bible, those who were cast into the lake of fire, will leave hell and come to the human world, so I believe—"
Before Mr. Willis could finish, George Stacy directly interrupted him: "Mr. Willis, I know your father is a priest, and I also believe in God."
"However, even though the victim's actions captured on surveillance before his death were extremely bizarre, if there's a case, we should investigate it, not lean towards theological or demonic matters."
Hearing Director George say that, Mr. Willis had no choice but to shut his mouth, but his heart was filled with worry.
Two hours later, inside the Police station.
"Director, according to the forensic examination of the body, there are no organ tissues inside the deceased."
"What?"
Hearing his subordinate's report, George Stacy frowned and said, "You mean, the deceased had no organs like a heart inside his body?"
"That's right, Director. After dissecting the body, the forensic examiner found that the deceased's body was empty inside, and there were traces of various organs being removed. According to the forensic examiner's speculation, the deceased's organ tissues should have been removed three years ago."
Hearing how absurd his subordinate's report was, George Stacy frowned and said, "How is that possible?"
"This is the conclusion given by the forensic examiner."
This subordinate also felt that the forensic examiner's conclusion was somewhat absurd.
The surveillance from last night clearly showed the victim walking into Central Park.
"Director, aside from the chest skin tissue that was peeled off last night, there were no other wounds on the deceased."
"In other words, someone removed the deceased's organs three years ago, and then, by some unknown means, made the deceased's wounds perfectly heal, and even allowed him to live for three years, until last night when the deceased went to Central Park and peeled off the skin from his own chest to commit suicide."
Hearing his subordinate's report, George Stacy's frown deepened.
"Have Mr. Willis come over!"
"Yes, Director!"
After the Police officer left, George Stacy hesitated for a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed out.
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"So, Kurt Connors's experiment hasn't completely succeeded yet?"
"Yes, My Lord, we've been monitoring Kurt Connors 24 hours a day. Although he spends at least 16 hours a day in the laboratory, there's been no abnormality."
"Peter Parker has also been visiting Kurt Connors's laboratory less frequently lately, but according to surveillance, Peter Parker hasn't stopped researching Connors's experimental notes."
Hearing Joey's report, Lynn nodded.
Since Connors hadn't turned into Dr. Curt Connors yet, he wasn't in a hurry to act.
Just as he was thinking, Lynn Hall's phone rang.
He picked up the phone and saw that it was Uncle George calling.
Inside the New York Police Department.
Looking at the bizarre corpse in front of him, Sean frowned and said to Lynn, "My Lord, I feel like I've seen this pattern somewhere before."
"Oh, I remember now. When we investigated that town under Oswego's jurisdiction, it was similar to the pattern on the back of this deceased."
"It's just that the six-pointed star pattern in that town had something like a ram's head at each corner, while the pattern on the back of this deceased is a bull's head drawn inside a six-pointed star!"
At this point, Sean took a deep breath and said, "My Lord, this case isn't another supernatural case, is it!"
Seeing Sean's somewhat surprised expression, Lynnglanced at the pattern on the back of the deceased and said, "It's very possible. Take the body back to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for another autopsy and examination."
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Sean immediately had someone take the body back.
"Uncle George, I'd like to meet Mr. Willis."
"He's in my office."
Leading Lynn towards his office, George said, "Lynn, at first, I didn't take Mr. Willis's words seriously."
"It wasn't until I heard the forensic examiner's autopsy report that I realized this matter isn't something the New York Police Department can handle."
"The characteristics of the corpse are too bizarre. In my decades as a Police officer, I have never encountered such a strange case."
As he spoke, George Stacy glanced at Sean, who was following Lynn.
"He's one of us, Uncle George."
Seeing Uncle George's gaze, Lynn knew what he wanted to ask, so he said with a smile.
"Lynn, although the reports said that the death of over thirteen hundred people in Oswego Town was caused by a bioweapon virus manufactured by the Polar Bear, and that the Polar Bear detonated the town out of fear of being discovered by you, it seems from your conversation just now that the matter isn't that simple!"
Facing Uncle George's inquiry, Lynn nodded, then recounted the events.
Of course, Lynn didn't tell Uncle George about Mephisto.
Hearing Lynn's explanation, George Stacy was full of surprise.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"Lynn, if this case is still a supernatural mystery, then you absolutely must not overexert yourself."
Looking at Lynn, George Stacy said very seriously, "I don't doubt your ability, and even though your current position has exceeded my expectations, I believe it's well-deserved."
"But child, supernatural events are full of unknown dangers. I don't want you to encounter such danger."
Hearing Uncle George subtly hinting that he wanted him to hand over the case to others for investigation.
Lynn nodded with a smile, "Don't worry, Uncle George, S.H.I.E.L.D. loves these supernatural mystery cases. If it's really tricky, I'll just throw it to them."
"That's good."
Patting Lynn's arm lightly, George smiled, "Helen and I still hope to see your children grow up."
After speaking, George led Lynn to his office.
Lynn naturally understood Uncle George's worries, and even more clearly understood Uncle George's character.
He was an old-fashioned Police who couldn't tolerate any dirt in his eyes, and he would never give up an investigation just because a case implicated certain people.
If he were in Lynn's position, he would never give up investigating this case because of the danger.
But now, he hoped Lynn could push the case away.
His affection for Lynn had surpassed the principles he adhered to!
Upon arriving at Uncle George's office, Mr. Willis was already sitting there waiting. Seeing Lynn and the others approach, Mr. Willis immediately stood up from his chair.
"No need to be formal, Mr. Willis, you should know my relationship with Uncle George, so don't be nervous."
Motioning for Mr. Willis to sit down, Lynn said, "Mr. Willis, Uncle George said you know the symbol on the victim's back?"
"Yes, Mr. Hall, my father was once a priest. He had a deep understanding of the Bible and the field of mysticism."
"Under my father's influence, I am also very interested in mysticism. I saw that symbol in a notebook when I was sorting through my father's belongings."
"The ox head in the symbol represents the beast. God sent the beast to guard the lake of Fire, so that the demons expelled by God in the lake of Fire would suffer the burning of flames every day, and also to prevent those demons from returning to the human world."
Hearing Mr. Willis's words, Lynn nodded, "Mr. Willis, may I see the notebook you mentioned?"
"I'm sorry, Mr. Hall, my home was robbed seven years ago, and the notebook was lost during that theft."
"Later, although the Smuggler was caught, he treated the notebook as trash, and I still haven't found it to this day."
At this point, Mr. Willis hesitated.
Noticing Mr. Willis's hesitation, Lynn smiled, "You can say whatever you want. This interrogation will not be recorded in your file."
Hearing Lynn say this, Mr. Willis finally breathed a sigh of relief, "My father once said that the gate of Hell opened thirty years ago, and many demons escaped from the lake of Fire to the human world."
"And those demons have been hiding in New York, killing nine people every three years."
"Of course, these are just what my father said before he died. At that time, he was already incoherent, so I thought he was confused."
"Currently, that's all I know!"
Seeing that Mr. Willis was not hiding anything, Lynnnodded, "Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Willis."
After speaking, Lynn smiled at Uncle George, "Uncle George, I'm going back first."
"Don't forget what I told you."
Worried that Lynn might overexert himself, George Stacyreminded him again.
"Don't worry, I know what to do."
Leaving the New York Police Department, Lynn drove back to the Federal Building.
Inside the car.
"Boss, are we really handing this over to S.H.I.E.L.D. to investigate?"
Facing Sean's question, Lynn smiled, "What do you think?"
"I think S.H.I.E.L.D. should investigate it. Don't they like these supernatural mystery cases the most?"
"Anyway, I don't want to experience the Oswego Town incident again."
"Especially when you ordered us to evacuate the town, and then you stayed in the town alone, at that time I was almost scolded to death by Alice!"
At this point, Sean shrugged, "It's always the boss who evacuates and lets his subordinates take the blame. How can there be someone like you who lets his subordinates retreat and faces danger himself?"
Hearing Sean say this, Lynn smiled, "Then notify S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
Federal Bureau of Investigation Forensics Department.
Looking at the autopsy report in her hand, Natasha Romanoff said, "Died three years ago, and then committed suicide in Central Park last night? What a bizarre case."
"Lynn, have the victim's identity details been found?"
Facing Natasha's question, Lynn smiled, "I haven't ordered an investigation yet. After all, S.H.I.E.L.D. has quite a lot of experience with supernatural events."
"By the way, has Coulson not returned from New Mexicoyet?"
Coming forward, Lynn asked Natasha, looking at the strange symbol on the back of the corpse.
"Things in New Mexico are indeed troublesome."
Natasha took a photo of the corpse's back, then looked up at Lynn, about to say something.
But the next moment, Lynn felt his left arm suddenly burn.
Immediately, the corpse in front of him let out a wail, and then turned into a pile of ashes at a visible speed.
Seeing this, Natasha and Lynn both instinctively took a step back.
"What's going on?"
Looking at Lynn, Natasha glanced at Lynn's slightly shaking left arm, then asked.
"I don't know!"
Facing Natasha's question, Lynn shook his head.
But he had a guess in his heart.
When he was at the New York Police Department, he didn't get close to the corpse, so nothing happened naturally.
But just now, after he got close to the corpse, his left arm suddenly started to burn, and then the corpse suddenly let out a wail, and then turned into a pile of ashes.
This made Lynn think of what Ghost Rider Johnny said, the mark Mephisto left on him.
That mark could protect him from being invaded by demons.
Damn it, so this case is definitely related to demons!
Thinking of this, Lynn looked at Natasha and said, "Now this supernatural case is handed over to S.H.I.E.L.D. All the information has been given to you!"
Well, Uncle George and his team handed it over to the Federal Bureau of Investigation according to the rules, and after Lynn took over, he passed the buck to S.H.I.E.L.D.
Perfect!
Although Lynn was not afraid of the so-called demons, he didn't want to cause trouble for himself!
After passing the buck, Lynn turned his attention back to Kurt Connors.
If nothing unexpected happened, he should become Dr. Curt Connors soon.
Early May, Illuminati Base.
"Cool, Professor Connors' experiment was successful!"
Swinging in on a web, Peter Parker ran in and saw Gwenleaning against Lynn, chatting, and Laura and Polarisbeside them.
Then he excitedly said, "Everyone, you don't know, I personally saw Professor Connors' severed arm grow back after he injected the serum."
"My goodness, this is so cool. From now on, anyone with physical defects will be cured!"
Looking at Peter's excited expression, Lynn asked, "After Professor Connors injected the serum, besides his arm growing back, were there any other changes?"
"Like side effects?"
"Probably not."
Facing Lynn's question, Peter Parker replied, "The serum only compensates for physical defects, allowing severed limbs to grow back. As for side effects, the experimental notes didn't mention them."
"So I don't think there's anything to worry about, after all, Professor Connors injected the serum himself."
Looking at Peter's naive look, Lynn shook his head, "Peter, all medicines have side effects."
"Even the serum Captain America injected seventy years ago had side effects. Do you think Connors' serum really has no problems?"
Hearing Lynn's serious tone, Peter Parker scratched his head, "I really haven't found that. Maybe ProfessorConnors concealed the serum's side effects?"
"I'll go back and see. Maybe Professor Connors still needs me."
Just as he was about to turn and leave, a car stopped outside the Illuminati Base.
Seeing Natasha Romanoff get out of the car, Peter Parkerimmediately put on his mask and said, "Lynn, our Illuminati Base has been exposed!"
Lynn didn't pay attention to Peter's fuss, "Our Illuminati Base was exposed a long time ago. You guys come here every day, do you think you can hide it from S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"Uh..."
Hearing Lynn say this, Peter Parker shrugged, and Natasha pushed the door open and walked in.
"Hi, welcome to the Illuminati Base as a guest. I'm Spider-Man."
Seeing Natasha walk in, Peter Parker raised his hand and greeted her.
Nodding to Peter Parker, Natasha looked at Lynn and said, "Lynn, something happened!"
"Spider-Man, you go check on Professor Connors first."
"Understood, My Lord!"
Glancing at Natasha, Peter Parker swung away on his web.
Inviting Natasha to sit down, Lynn had Polaris get a soda from the refrigerator and hand it to her, then asked, "What happened?"
"Thank you."
Taking the soda from Polaris, Natasha didn't open it but said to Lynn, "Do you remember the corpse that turned to ash half a month ago?"
"We found his identity from the global database."
"His name is Robert Packett. He came to New York from Belgium three years ago for a trip and then disappeared."
"Not only Robert Packett, but all eight other people who came with him also disappeared."
"After our investigation, the last place Robert and the others appeared was a hotel in Hudson Town, New York!"
"Hudson Town?"
Hearing Natasha mention Hudson Town, Lynn thought for a few seconds, then remembered when he returned from Sokovia and asked Sean if anything had happened in New York.
Sean said there were rumors of a supernatural event at a hotel in Hudson Town.
However, Sean had judged at the time that it was probably a topic intentionally created by the Mayor of Hudson Town to attract tourists.
"Did you investigate that hotel?"
Facing Lynn's question, Natasha frowned and said, "After S.H.I.E.L.D.'s investigation, we found that the hotel had already been abandoned thirty years ago."
"It is said that thirty years ago, the hotel owner suddenly went mad in the hotel for some unknown reason, not only killing his entire family but also several guests before committing suicide."
"Including the hotel owner, there were nine victims that year."
"And after our in-depth investigation, we found that every three years, nine people would die in this hotel!"
Hearing Natasha say this, Gwen, who was beside Lynn, suddenly asked, "Wait, didn't you say this hotel was abandoned thirty years ago?"
"How can people still die there?"
Chapter 78 Lizardmen in the Sewers
"That's the problem!"
Taking out a holographic projection device, Natashalightly pressed it, and a holographic photo appeared before everyone.
"The man in the black suit in the photo is the Master of the Hudson Hotel thirty years ago. The woman and young child next to him are his wife and child."
"And the other people in the photo are the tourists he killed!"
Saying that, Natasha zoomed in on one of the tourists' pictures: "Thirty years ago, this tourist had his neck slit by the Hudson Hotel's Master, and he was as dead as could be."
"But twenty-seven years later, he actually appeared in a small town in Los Angeles."
Continuing the holographic projection, photos of ten people quickly displayed.
"These are the people who disappeared from the Hudson Hotel twenty-seven years ago. Nine of them went there to explore, and the other person in the photo is the guy whose neck was slit!"
"Hiss."
Hearing Natasha say this, Gwen subconsciously leaned against Lynn.
Although she possessed extraordinary abilities, she was still somewhat afraid of ghost stories and the like.
Especially true supernatural events like this!
On the other hand, Polaris and Laura, who were nearby, curiously leaned in: "Then what?"
Looking at the two braver young girls, Natasha knew their identities.
She continued: "After the nine people entered the Hudson Hotel to explore, they never reappeared. Three years later, Nelson, one of the nine, appeared in New Jersey."
"This time, he also used exploration as an excuse, bringing another nine people into the abandoned Hudson Hotel, and then these nine people also disappeared."
"After another three years, a girl named Millie appeared in Texas."
Hearing Natasha's narration, Lynn Hall said: "So, every three years, a person who has already died from the Hudson Hotel will appear, and then lure nine others in another city to enter the Hudson Hotel again, right?"
"Exactly!"
Nodding to Lynn, Natasha said: "It's like a cycle, this kind of incident happens every three years."
"It's just that no one paid attention at the time, after all, tens of thousands of people go missing in the United States every year."
"It wasn't until nine years ago that the Hudson Hotelfinally attracted attention!"
Saying that, Natasha continued to play the holographic projection.
This time, the holographic projection played a video. The video showed three young people holding DVs, who rented this hotel to convert it into a haunted house, then open it during Halloween to make a fortune.
As the video continued to play, the three people's renovation of the hotel's interior also progressed rapidly.
Because they didn't have much money, they only bought a few Joker simulation models and used red paint to brush the hotel rooms.
On Halloween, many tourists attracted by the haunted house paid to enter.
Several girls with DVs were also recording everything.
Later, something unknown happened, and the tourists who entered the haunted house screamed and ran out of the hotel. The girls were also separated by the surging crowd.
At the end of the video, the girl holding the DV hid in a corner, constantly calling for help, but soon a burly guy appeared in the frame.
The video stopped abruptly here, and Natasha zoomed in on the burly guy.
He looked no different from an ordinary person, except that his eyes had been gouged out.
"Oh my God!"
Seeing this scene, Gwen immediately hid in Lynn's arms, and even Laura hugged Polaris next to her.
"This video is banned. We obtained it from the CIA database. As for this man with no eyes, he was once a CIA Agent, and also the guy who lured the three young people to rent this hotel!"
"CIA?"
Hearing Natasha mention the CIA, Lynn said: "They didn't investigate this matter thoroughly?"
"Of course they investigated, but later the investigation results were classified as top-secret files. They even once wanted to completely destroy the Hudson Hotel, but for some unknown reason, they gave up on that plan at the last minute!"
At this point, Natasha said: "In fact, the Mayor of Hudson Town tried to dissuade these people more than once, and even called the police, but it was all useless."
"And half a month ago, after S.H.I.E.L.D. took over this case, they dispatched a team of investigators to the Hudson Hotel to investigate."
Saying that, Natasha played the video sent back by the S.H.I.E.L.D. investigation team.
In the video, outside a gloomy room, a man with no eyes was pointing at them with a sinister smile.
Seeing this, the investigation team immediately opened fire, but the bullets hitting the man with no eyes had no effect whatsoever.
The second video was in a messy restaurant, where a woman with emaciated limbs and black blood dripping from the corners of her mouth was about to pounce on them.
After being chased by this terrifying woman all the way to the Underground Room, the investigation team members hadn't even had time to catch their breath when several simulation Jokers holding knives surrounded them.
Ultimately, amidst a series of screams, the investigation team was completely wiped out.
The entire video appeared exceptionally terrifying and eerie, and the three girls in the Base were so scared they were trembling.
"Oh no, everyone, Professor Connors is gone!"
Just as the three girls were curled up watching the video, Peter Parker ran in and immediately shouted!
The sudden sound made Laura scream, and Polarissubconsciously used her ability to throw a table at Peter Parker!
Hearing Laura's scream and the flying table, Peter Parkerinstinctively jumped up and stepped on the table.
"Hey, what's going on?"
Seeing the terrified Laura and Polaris both glare at him, Peter Parker was a bit confused.
Putting away the projection device, Natasha looked at Lynn and said: "This time, the S.H.I.E.L.D. investigation team suffered heavy losses, so Lynn, I hope you can cooperate with our S.H.I.E.L.D."
"After all, half a month ago, I personally saw that corpse with the strange pattern on its back turn into a pile of ashes after letting out a wail in front of you."
After speaking, Natasha also glanced at Lynn's left arm.
Facing Natasha's request, Lynn did not agree directly, but instead said to Natasha: "Let's put this aside for now, Spider-Man seems to have something going on!"
"Were you just watching a horror movie?"
Hearing Lynn mention him, Peter Parker leaned over: "What kind of movie could scare you guys like this? I remember Laura, weren't you quite brave?"
"Spider-Man, let's talk about serious business first. You just said Professor Connors is gone?"
"Oh right, yes Lynn, Professor Connors is gone!"
Facing Lynn's question, Peter Parker immediately said: "When I went to the laboratory to find him, I found the laboratory in a mess, there must have been a fight."
"And not only is Professor Connors gone, but all of his assistants in the laboratory have also disappeared!"
After Peter Parker finished speaking, Lynn looked at Natasha and said: "Professor Kurt Connors developed a serum that can make people grow back missing body parts."
"But after injecting it, the person disappeared, and even the laboratory assistants all disappeared."
"Compared to the Hudson Hotel, I am currently more concerned about where Professor Connors and his laboratory assistants have gone!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Natasha was visibly stunned, and after realizing, she quickly pressed on: "You said, the serum Professor Connors developed can make people regrow lost body organs?"
"You can ask Spider-Man, he personally saw Connors' missing arm grow back!"
After speaking, Lynn stood up, picked up the phone, and dialed out.
"Peter Parker, is what Lynn said true?"
Seeing Natasha's very serious expression, Peter Parkernodded: "I did personally see Professor Connors' lost left arm grow back, so I think… wait, what did you just call me?"
"Damn it, how do you know my real identity? Oh my God, I've never exposed my identity in public."
Regarding Peter Parker's frantic voice as he clutched his head, Natasha shrugged: "Ever since you became Spider-Man, S.H.I.E.L.D. has been keeping an eye on you."
"So it's not difficult to find out your identity."
"Don't worry, Lynn's people have already deleted all surveillance videos captured online of Spider-Man and Spider-Woman going home, so not many people know your true identities!"
"Then my identity is also at risk of being exposed!"
Watching Natasha pick up the phone and dial Nick Fury, Peter Parker directly let out a wail!
Natasha didn't care about Peter's concerns; she knew Lynn could protect Peter Parker.
The serum that can regenerate severed limbs and regrow missing organs is currently the most important thing.
Especially for herself.
If this serum is really effective, then will she also have a chance to become a true mother in the future?
After hanging up the phone, Lynn said: "I've already informed Alice and the others, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is heading towards Professor Connors' laboratory, and we'll go immediately as well."
Fifteen minutes later, inside Professor Connors' laboratory.
Looking at the shattered glass everywhere, and the animals like mice and lizards that had escaped from the experimental boxes.
Alice came to Lynn's side and said: "Boss, we've thoroughly checked the laboratory and found signs of a struggle."
"However, there are no signs of forced entry into the laboratory, which rules out someone breaking in and kidnapping Kurt Connors!"
Hearing Alice's words, Lynn nodded.
"Boss, we've found something here!"
An FBI Agent accidentally discovered a mechanism in the laboratory and immediately told Lynn.
Soon, everyone saw a long corridor hidden behind the pushed-open wall.
"My God, I never knew there was such a passage inside this laboratory."
Seeing the passage, Peter Parker said to Lynn: "Lynn, could it be that the original Master of the laboratory designed this passage, with the purpose of breaking in and stealing Professor Connors' hard work after his serum research succeeded?"
"You know, the original Master of this laboratory was also Professor Connors' good friend, so he should know about Professor Connors' research!"
Looking at Peter, who still hadn't suspected Kurt Connors, Lynn took the submachine gun from Alice's hand and said: "We'll know once we go in and see!"
Walking down the stairs, a winding maze of diverging paths appeared before everyone.
"Boss, this should be connected to New York's sewers; the entire sewer system connects throughout New York City!"
As Alice was speaking, a series of low growls suddenly came from ahead.
Hearing this sound, Alice and the others immediately aimed their submachine guns forward.
As the low growls grew closer, soon, a humanoid lizard appeared before everyone.
"My God, what the hell is that?"
Upon seeing the Lizard, Peter Parker immediately exclaimed, and the Lizard roared at everyone, then charged forward with its mouth full of sharp teeth.
"Fire!"
At Lynn's command, the FBI Agents present immediately opened fire.
"Da da da"
Countless bullets instantly struck the Lizard, and the Lizard, which had been roaring and charging towards them, fell to the ground, clutching its head and remaining motionless.
Watching the blood continuously flow from the Lizard's body, the FBI Agents stopped their attack.
Holding their submachine guns, they approached the Lizard, and only then did everyone realize that the Lizard's wounds, which had been bleeding from bullet impacts, were rapidly healing.
"Roar!"
After a furious roar, the Lizard Man suddenly stood up, his sharp claws reaching directly for Alice's head.
At the critical moment, Lynn grabbed the Lizard Man's sharp claws with one hand, then slammed a heavy punch into the Lizard Man's chest.
"Bang!"
After a muffled sound, the Lizard Man was actually sent flying more than ten meters away by Lynn.
The Lizard Man, who had crashed heavily into the wall, shook his head hard, still trying to prop himself up.
But the next second, he was enveloped in green energy and floated into the air, unable to break free from the force field energy surrounding him no matter how he struggled.
"Anesthetics!"
Hearing Lynn's command, Alice and the others immediately switched to anesthetics, and then dozens of anesthetic darts directly pierced into the Lizard Man's body.
As a large amount of anesthetic was injected, the Lizard Man, who had been struggling, gradually stopped moving.
"He's not dead, is he?"
Looking at the Lizard Man who was no longer struggling, Peter Parker leaned forward to take a look.
After finding that he was still breathing, he immediately said to Lynn, "Lynn, he's still alive! My goodness, with this many anesthetics, even an elephant couldn't handle it!"
Hearing Peter Parker's words, Lynn chuckled, then had Alice and the others take the Lizard Man back to the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Peter, you said Professor Connors created the serum using the regenerative genes of lizards. So, do you think this Lizard Man might have also injected that serum to become like this?"
Hearing Lynn say this, Peter Parker thought for a few seconds: "It's not impossible, after all, Professor Connorsdidn't tell me the side effects of the serum!"
"Oh, right, the experimental notes are at the Illuminati Base. Lynn, since the serum's side effects can turn people into Lizard Men."
"Then we can also reverse-engineer a serum to turn Lizard Men back into humans!"
Inside the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Hi, Sean, Alice, long time no see."
After arriving at Lynn's office, Tony, Sean, and Alicegreeted each other.
Alice and Sean were also the ones who followed Lynn to the Middle East to rescue him, so he was naturally not unfamiliar with them.
But when he saw Natasha, he immediately said to Lynn, "Wow, Lynn, you need to be careful. Maybe S.H.I.E.L.D.sent her here to scheme something against you. I guess it might be you!"
Hearing Tony's half-joking tone, Natasha shook her head and said, "Tony, don't be so petty."
"Tsk!"
Turning to look at Lynn, Tony Stark asked curiously, "Lynn, do you need something from me?"
"I need your help with something."
He got up and led Tony to the laboratory, where the Lizard Man, who had been injected with anesthetic, was still sound asleep in the cage.
"What is this thing?"
Walking closer and examining the Lizard Man carefully, Tony Stark asked Lynn with some surprise, "Is this the Lizard Man you FBI Agents caught underground? My goodness, are all those rumors online true, that Earth is actually ruled by Lizard Men?"
Hearing Tony's wild idea, Natasha, who was beside him, shook her head.
Lynn then explained, "This was found in the sewer connected to Professor Kurt Connors's laboratory."
After Lynn explained the situation to Tony Stark, Peter Parker also retrieved the experimental notes from the Illuminati Base.
"Hi, Spider-Man."
"Hello, Mr. Stark, this suit is so cool, it's nothing like when you were pinned to the ground by that metal lump on the streets of New York—uh, I mean, it's great to see you here."
Watching Tony roll his eyes, Peter Parker spread his hands apologetically, then handed the experimental notes to Lynn.
"Tony, I suspect this Lizard Man is Kurt Connors's assistant, and that he became a Lizard Man because he injected that serum."
Handing the experimental notes to Tony, Lynn said, "So I hope you can decipher the experimental notes and see if you can turn him back from a Lizard Man into a human!"
As Lynn was speaking, Joey rushed in: "Boss, Ryan and I have already cracked the surveillance of Professor Kurt Connors's laboratory."
Taking the tablet from Joey's hand, the other people in the lab also gathered around curiously.
Opening the video, they saw that after Kurt Connorsinjected the serum in the video, his severed arm slowly grew back.
But not long after, Kurt Connors painfully knelt on the ground, a huge tail grew out from behind him, and then he directly transformed into a Lizard Man.
Seeing this scene, Peter Parker clutched his head and said, "I can't believe Professor Connors actually turned into a Lizard Man! My goodness, he even attacked those lab assistants?"
Watching Kurt Connors use green gas in the video to turn the lab assistants into Lizard Men, Peter Parkerexclaimed, "Level two gas? Professor Connors said this gas is not as mature as the serum. What exactly does he want to do?"
The video ended with Dr. Curt Connors leading the Lizard Men escaping through the laboratory's sewer.
Lynn replayed the video, then paused the footage where Dr. Curt Connors was holding a lab assistant, his mouth opening and closing as he said something.
"Joey, can you analyze what Kurt Connors is saying?"
"Give me two minutes!"
Hearing Lynn's question, Joey immediately operated the computer and began to analyze Kurt Connors's lip movements.
"Boss, after Kurt Connors transformed into Dr. Curt Connors, his lips changed significantly, so currently I can only analyze the word 'evolution'!"
"Evolution?"
Hearing Joey's analysis, Laura asked curiously, "'Theory of Evolution'?"
"Probably not!"
Lynn 'thought' for a few seconds while watching the video, then suddenly said, "What he's trying to express is that humans need to evolve; he wants to turn everyone in New York, and even the entire World, into Lizard Men!"
Hearing Lynn's explanation, Tony Stark frowned and said, "Turning humans into Lizard Men, is that considered evolution?"
"According to Professor Connors's understanding, the genes of reptiles can allow injured people to heal quickly, and even regrow lost organs, so in his view, this is indeed evolution!"
Looking at Tony, Lynn said seriously, "Tony, I need your help."
"Kurt Connors wants to use green gas to turn humans into Lizard Men. I hope you can develop an antidote, and Spider-Man will help you!"
Looking at the sleeping Lizard Man in the cage, Tony Stark nodded and said, "No problem, although I'm not an expert in the field of biological genetics, I can try."
Saying that, Tony turned his head and looked at Peter Parker, saying, "Let's go, pajama boy. Since Lynn says you can help, what are we waiting for?"
Well, just now Peter told Tony that he was pinned to the ground by Iron Monger, and Tony is a petty guy.
Watching the two leave, Lynn said to Joey, "Joey, activate the city-wide surveillance. Once a Lizard Man is spotted, report it to me immediately!"
"Yes!"
"Alice, Sean, you notify all active personnel in the action team to prepare for battle, recall anyone on leave immediately, equip everyone with high-concentration anesthetic bullets, and if the anesthetic is ineffective, use armor-piercing rounds!"
"Yes!"
After giving them instructions, Lynn turned to Natasha: "You go rest in my office first. I'm going to find our Director!"
"Okay, if needed, S.H.I.E.L.D. here..."
"Not for now!"
Hearing Natasha's words, Lynn refused without hesitation.
Watching Lynn leave, Natasha frowned.
She once again heard distrust of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Lynn's unhesitating refusal!
Inside James Duke's office!
Hearing Lynn's narration, James Duke's expression also became serious.
"Can you determine the current location of the Lizard Man?"
"We can't be sure yet, but Director, the sewers connect throughout New York, and Kurt Connors and those lab assistants could very likely appear anywhere."
"Therefore, I need the cooperation of the NYPD, the Port Authority, the City Hall, and even the Military, and at the same time, blockade all subways, districts, ports, and other areas."
"However, our Federal Bureau of Investigation does not have this authority, so Director, only you can apply to the higher-ups!"
Hearing Lynn's request, James Duke frowned and said, "Lynn, if we do this, New York will enter a state of full martial law."
"Your plan is good, but obviously doing this is absolutely—"
Mid-sentence, James Duke suddenly chuckled: "You're trying to put on a show for the higher-ups?"
Seeing that James Duke understood his meaning, Lynnalso smiled and nodded.
As the head of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, Lynn naturally knew that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had no authority to blockade New York or command the Military.
The reason he did this was actually to show it to the higher-ups.
Dr. Connors was about to bring chaos to New York, and the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, having learned the news in advance, quickly reacted.
And at the same time, seeking help from above, this is to demonstrate the capabilities of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
At that time, whether Headquarters and the Department of Justice allow the blockade of New York will be their problem to consider!
As for the consequences this disaster would bring to New York, it was no longer related to him and his people.
Perhaps the New York Federal Bureau of Investigationwould even play the role of turning the tide in this incident.
Anyway, the ball has been kicked out.
Lynn didn't care how many Americans died; he only cared if he could push James Duke to Headquarters, or even to the position of Federal Bureau of Investigation Director.
After all, only if he went up, Lynn could completely take over the entire New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
And the higher James Duke climbed, the more secure his own position would be.
Then, when HYDRA is discovered by Captain America, he would then sell James Duke out...
Tsk tsk, perfect!
Of course, as for whether the Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters would shirk responsibility or even blame it on them after the disaster?
Lynn wasn't worried at all, after all, behind him and James Duke stood HYDRA, which had infiltrated the U.S. government!
Understanding Lynn's subtext, James Duke smiled and said, "In that case, I'll take a flight to Washington!"
"Lynn, you should also make more preparations here. The entire New York Federal Bureau of Investigation is now under your full command!"
"Yes!"
Hearing James Duke's words, Lynn nodded.
Inside a New York sewer!
"The mutated gas has been installed."
Looking at his kind, who had no human intelligence, Osas, who had turned into a Lizard Man, said to Kurt Connors, "As long as we open the pipes, the mutated gas will enter thousands of homes in Brooklyn through the sewer pipes."
"Anyone who inhales the gas will evolve into our kind."
At this point, Osas looked at Dr. Curt Connors and said, "However, Professor Connors, our mutated gas is limited, and it's simply not enough to evolve everyone in New York into Lizard Men!"
Hearing Osas say this, Dr. Curt Connors said, "Brooklyn is just a prelude, Osas. Do you think I don't have other preparations?"
"Ever since I set my sights on Peter Parker to solve that formula, I've been using a friend's satellite to monitor Peter Parker's every move."
"I didn't expect him to be Spider-Man, and even more unexpectedly, he's so close to the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation."
"To prevent the Federal Bureau of Investigation from ruining my plan, I could only put the lab Peter knew about on the table."
At this point, Dr. Curt Connors looked at his current body with satisfaction: "Frail humans need to evolve, and we are the new humans of Earth!"
Listening to Dr. Curt Connors's proud tone, Osas nodded.
Compared to his original body which lacked a leg, he was now very satisfied with this powerful body.
"Proceed with the plan, Osas. It won't be long before New York becomes our dominion!"
Watching Osas leave, Dr. Curt Connors glanced disdainfully at the lizardmen in the sewer who couldn't inherit intelligence, then walked towards the other end of the sewer.
Inside Tony Stark's private laboratory at Stark Tower.
"Are you sure this is the complete experimental notebook Kurt Connors gave you?"
Tony Stark asked Peter Parker, looking at the data model Jarvis had created.
"Of course, this is Professor Connors's years of research. He said all the data on it was obtained bit by bit through experiments."
"With this data, the fusion of human and reptilian regenerative genes can be used to create a serum."
Hearing Peter say this, Tony Stark waved his hand and said, "You've obviously been tricked by him."
"Look at the model Jarvis analyzed. Although the initial process is consistent, the data in the last few steps is completely wrong. If you follow the experimental notes exactly, the experimental result of this data simply cannot achieve the fusion of human and reptilian regenerative genes."
"How is that possible?"
Hearing Tony Stark say this, Peter Parker said, "I even helped Professor Connors test the accuracy of the data in his laboratory."
"Then he certainly didn't let you test the later data, did he?"
"He didn't, indeed. Professor Connors said my current knowledge reserve wasn't enough. Wait, Mr. Stark, how did you discover the problem? Didn't you say you're not a genetic biologist!"
"Of course I'm not, but Jarvis can be!"
With that, Tony had Jarvis re-simulate the model and begin to deduce the subsequent data.
"I don't understand, why would Professor Connors lie to me? What do I have that he... He wanted my dad's notebook."
Peter Parker, who suddenly understood everything, sat on the chair in annoyance: "He told me that he used to do research with my father, and the company recorded in my father's notebook could solve the last step of research that had been bothering him!"
"So everything he did, all the grand ideas he spoke of, were fake? Damn it, I shouldn't have trusted him!"
Tony shrugged, looking at Peter Parker, who was sitting on the chair with his hood on, his voice full of frustration: "Don't be disheartened. Everyone makes the mistake of trusting someone they shouldn't."
"You know, even I trusted Obadiah Stane. Next time, just be smarter."
Hearing Tony's comfort, Peter Parker said in annoyance, "When I first joined the Illuminati, Lynn told me not to easily trust others."
"It's just that I..."
Just as he was speaking, Peter Parker's phone suddenly rang.
He took out his phone, saw that it was Mary Jane calling, and was about to hang up.
Then he heard Tony Stark say, "It's not surprising that Lynn has the ability to see through others, after all, he's a top Agent."
"Although you have good abilities, you're still too green compared to him. So, instead of regretting it now, why not work with me to develop anti-lizardmen gas?"
"Hmm? Is that your girlfriend calling? You'd best answer it first. Don't let your frustration affect your relationship."
"Hmm, I'm curious, after you and your girlfriend get married, will you have little Spider-Mans in the future?"
Looking at Tony's unreliable demeanor, Peter Parker, however, felt that he made sense.
At the very least, he couldn't ignore Mary Jane's call.
The next morning, Saturday, Times Square, New York.
A flock of pigeons soared in the sky, while huge screens on both sides of the street below continuously played various advertisements.
Many pedestrians walked with headphones, listening to music, and nearby cafes were filled with people enjoying their weekend.
Amidst this harmonious atmosphere, a manhole cover on the street suddenly shook.
Soon, the manhole cover was blasted into the air by immense force, and then, several lizardmen crawled out of the sewer.
Seeing the lizardmen suddenly appear on the street, the surrounding pedestrians immediately screamed and scattered.
Upon seeing the screaming and fleeing pedestrians, these lizardmen swiftly pounced into the crowd.
One of the lizardmen grabbed a pedestrian and threw him without hesitation, while more pedestrians were scratched by the lizardmen's sharp claws.
In just a few seconds, Times Square was in complete chaos.
People hiding in buildings picked up their phones to call the police, and some timid people were even crying in fear.
Inside the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Boss, lizardmen have appeared in Times Square. The nearby NYPD has already rushed to the rescue."
Hearing Joey's report, Lynn Hall asked, "Are these NYPD equipped with tranquilizer guns?"
"Boss, ever since you informed Director George Stacyabout this last night, he ordered all police stations in New York to be equipped with high-concentration tranquilizer darts."
"However, the 77 precincts and 12 traffic precincts are too numerous to ensure every officer can be equipped with high-concentration tranquilizer darts."
"But the Secret Service has been fully equipped with the designated gear."
Hearing Joey say this, Lynn stood by the window, looking out and saying, "Notify the Secret Service to dispatch and cooperate with the FBI Action Team to patrol the streets of New York 24 hours a day. Once traces of lizardmen are found, immediately go to support them!"
"Boss, the Secret Service and us..."
"Don't worry, our Director has a lot of pull. He already 'persuaded' the Department of Justice yesterday, and the New York Secret Service will fully cooperate with us!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Joey immediately began to execute it!
After Joey left, Barbara stepped forward and asked, "Boss, aren't we deploying Sean and Alice?"
"Not yet. Kurt Connors' hidden laboratories have all been cleared out, so he must be planning a bigger conspiracy!"
Yes, after Kurt Connors arrived in New York, he had been monitoring Peter Parker through his friend's private satellite.
But Lynn, upon learning of Kurt Connors' appearance, also had people monitoring his every move.
He thought his hidden laboratories were unknown to anyone, but he couldn't escape Lynn's eyes!
Let chaos reign. If New York isn't chaotic, if the lizardmen don't appear on a large scale and endanger the citizens of New York.
How can I demonstrate my ability to turn the tide?
If I don't show my abilities, how can a few more lines be added to my list of achievements?
After all, I am too young. If I don't have enough achievements to silence anyone, even if James Dukebecomes the Director of the FBI in the future.
It will be very difficult for me to completely take over the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation!
Even if I am now a part of HYDRA!
"By the way, how is the research going at Tony's lab?"
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Barbara immediately said, "Mr. Stark said that Kurt Connors' experimental notes are fake, but he had Jarvis deduce it using the accurate data from the early stages, as well as Peter Parker's father's notes."
"The experimental results are almost complete, and Mr. Stark and Peter have also extracted blood samples from the lizardman we captured for experimental comparison."
"The antidote can be produced in a few hours at most!"
Hearing Barbara's words, Lynn nodded.
At this point, Barbara took a step forward and said, "Boss, you stayed in the office all night last night and didn't rest much. You must be very tired."
"How about I help you relax a bit?"
Hearing Barbara say this, Lynn smiled and ruffled her head: "No need. After this is over, I'll come to your place tonight."
Hmm, Lynn's heart was truly calm now.
After all, Jessica had run to his office last night and insisted he hold her legs and fight until late at night!
"Bang!"
"Bang bang bang!"
A series of gunshots rang out in New York's Times Square, and high-strength tranquilizers directly knocked the lizardmen to the ground.
Seeing the lizardmen still struggling on the ground, a Captain from the Secret Service wanted to go forward to check.
But Dennis directly stopped him with his hand.
"Don't rush. Our Boss said these disgusting things have strong self-healing abilities, and they even play dead."
"Once these things are completely still, we'll put them in cages!"
Hearing Dennis say this, the Secret Service Captainnodded.
About a few minutes later, when the lizardmen had completely stopped struggling, Dennis finally had the Secret Service put the lizardmen into the pre-prepared special cages.
After all this was done, Dennis took out a cigarette and handed it to the Secret Service Captain.
"Thank you."
Taking the cigarette from Dennis's hand, Adams lit it and asked, "Where are your FBI Agents? Why are there so few?"
"The New York Secret Service, combined with all NYPD, is divided into forty-two teams. Are you only assigning two people to each team to command?"
Hearing Adams's question, Dennis exhaled a puff of smoke, while having someone send these lizardmen to the Stark Industries laboratory.
He said to Adams, "Our people haven't been fully deployed yet. Our Boss said that only a few scattered lizardmen have appeared in New York so far."
"It's estimated that it won't be long before a large number of lizardmen appear. At that time, it will be a scene of the FBI and the Military acting together."
Hearing Dennis say this, Adams's eyes immediately widened.
Pulling Dennis aside, he glanced at the secretly watching civilians around, then whispered, "Mr. Lynn Hall said there will be a large number of lizardmen appearing?"
Looking at Adams's surprised look, Dennis shrugged: "Otherwise? Why do you think our Director flew to Washington yesterday?"
"Otherwise, why would the Department of Justice issue an order for your Secret Service, and even the Military, to cooperate with our Boss's command?"
"F***, no wonder your FBI Agents haven't been deployed much. But where do you get your intelligence from?"
"I feel like as long as there's any movement in New York, your FBI always knows first. Oh, by the way, aren't you going to inform the public?"
Looking at the somewhat complaining Adams, Dennissmiled: "That's our Boss's skill."
"Inform the public, huh, our Boss also wanted to inform the public through the media, but FBI Headquarters and the Department of Justice wouldn't allow it. They believe this news would cause panic, and even chaos, among millions of New York citizens."
"So they strictly rejected our Boss's request. They want to wait until this matter is completely resolved before giving the public an explanation!"
Hearing Dennis say this, Adams cursed angrily: "These damn filthy politicians!"