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 Military officials 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 Ross breathed 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 Duke mention the price, General Ross shook 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 Military officials."
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, Lynn continued, "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-gumi in New York, but with Lynn's order, the Yamaguchi-gumi was 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 Sato and 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-Sense LV2 【9 / 4000】
Experience: 3180
Looking at the experience points on the system, Lynn directly 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, Lynn naturally 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, Tony chuckled 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, Lynn glanced 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, Lynn nodded, "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 Stacy reminded 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 Mexico yet?"
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 Gwen leaning against Lynn, chatting, and Laura and Polaris beside 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 Professor Connors 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 Parker immediately 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?"