A retired reincarnator from a certain American film studio

William Stryker, with his military background, knew all too well the power struggles.

So the moment he received the videotape, he arranged for people to check its authenticity, and at the same time he called Alexander Pierce, the host who nominally supported the power struggle, to state his position immediately.

He had no intention of getting involved in this power struggle.

This is why, unlike his previous captures of mutants, he didn't take immediate action after entering the area, but instead followed Luke's lead.

This arrest is different from previous ones and requires careful consideration.

even if...

William Stryker's mind raced as he watched Luke, who was talking about the videotape while the other was asking him if he was handsome, ask: "Does Director Dane admit the videotape's authenticity?"

Luke smiled and looked at Stryker: "If it's true, then I should be on a plane to Australia, not waiting for you in the office, William. I hate to say this, but it seems you've been used, William!"

Stryker frowned.

"We examined that videotape in our office!"

"Oh, how did it go?"

Lu Ke smiled slightly.

Stryker looked up, observing the expression on Luke's face, and said in a deep voice, "That videotape shows no signs of being forged."

Luke smiled under Stryker's gaze.

Her smile was radiant.

after awhile.

Luke sighed, raised his hand, raised his glass, clinked it against Stryker's again, took a sip, and looked at Stryker thoughtfully.

"William, may I ask you a question?"

"You said."

"What do you think, given my current position..."

Luke looked at Stryker with a smile: "If someone wants to deal with me, what can a counterfeit that can be detected by a machine do to me?"

Stryker did not speak.

The reason he didn't act as simply and bluntly as before was because he had some concerns.

He hated mutants, but he was even more worried about being used as a tool. So, even after it was confirmed in the office that the videotape was real, this worry still lingered in his mind.

even……

Stryker's worries deepened upon entering the office and seeing his target, Luke.

In a word.

If Luke were truly a mutant, he should be on the plane right now, not still waiting in his office for him to come to him.

After all, just as Luke just said.

"So, Director Dan means that the videotape is fake."

"William, who do you think did this to you, with those videos all over the internet these days?"

Instead of answering the question, Luke countered Stryker's question: "Or rather, do you think, do you think, that the person who gave you this video could have it readily available online in less than three hours?"

This video is authentic.

no doubt.

but……

Even if it's true, so what? One of his idols, Zhao Gao, could call a deer a horse, and now Lu Ke can also turn the real into the fake.

We have to thank Dr. Zola for this.

Frankly speaking.

If Dr. Zola hadn't spread the video all over the internet with a threatening attitude, he might not have been able to come up with a way to kill two birds with one stone so quickly, both by dealing with the videotape and by getting William Stryker on his side.

what?

William Stryker is neutral?

Ah!

The most terrifying thing about power struggles is that once they begin, you are caught in the vortex and your position is no longer under your own control.

Luke leaned back on the sofa, looking at William Stryker, who seemed to have thought of something after he finished speaking, and said directly, "When Sasha called me, she told me your position. I respect your position, really, William. But, in reality, whether you admit it or not, you've been dragged into this, and the person who dragged you into this isn't me."

William Stryker looked up at Luke.

Lu Ke remained calm and said in a deep voice, "You think you are neutral, but in reality, that's exactly what he wants. Because neutral people have no selfish motives, and it is precisely because they have no selfish motives that they are more easily exploited. What do you think?"

William Stryker did not speak.

But silence speaks louder than words.

Stryker's expression began to change.

Some things are better left unsaid, making them seem harmless. But if you think about them carefully, you'll discover something.

Fuck, I've been used as a pawn!

Can videos not be faked?

Stop it.

As one of the organization's partners, William Stryker also knew that one of the organization's leaders was named Anim Zola.

but……

Stryker looked at Luke and said in a deep voice, "Isn't that person your ally?"

Lu Ke smiled.

He wasn't afraid of Stryker asking questions; he was afraid of Stryker not asking.

Because if Stryker asked, it meant his plan had succeeded.

"ally?"

"Ah."

Luke shook his head, invited Stryker to get up, then walked to the French windows, drew back the curtains, and looked down.

into the eye.

It's already 11 o'clock, not yet time for the 12 o'clock press conference, but at this moment, looking around, there's a huge crowd of reporters outside the Federal Building, who have already arrived early and are ready to rush into the Federal Building at the last minute.

Luke chuckled and looked at Stryker beside him: "Whether I'm a mutant or not, we'll find out with a test later. The truth will out, and the lie will become the truth. That's the simplest and most effective way. But you should know that I have no reason to amplify this public opinion, because it won't do me any good. You know better than I what kind of fools the Federation's people are."

Stryker nodded in agreement.

indeed.

From the perspective of those who have vested interests, amplifying public opinion is definitely not the best option for Lu Ke.

On the contrary, this is the worst option.

Because mutants are a sensitive topic in the Federation, and also a topic with a bad reputation.

Even if Luke clears his name later that he is not a mutant, the public opinion spreading on the internet will not disappear so quickly.

Who knows, even years later, when someone mentions Luke, they might still blurt out, "I know, that mutant director, right?"

"As for allies."

Luke changed the subject, shook his head, and looked at Stryker with a speechless expression: "Speaking of allies, William, I'm sorry, I might not be saying it in a very nice way, but, you were someone else's partner before, weren't you?"

He didn't need to explain why Dr. Zola, who had supported him, would turn around and support Whitehorse.

William Stryker, who previously collaborated with Alexander and is now working with Whitehead on the "artificial mutant" project, will make up his own reasons.

really.

Stryker's expression changed as soon as he said that.

Seeing this, Luke turned around, picked up the tablet from the sofa, opened it, and opened a video surveillance recording. He handed it directly to Stryker: "I didn't want to tell you so much, because, do you think I don't know whether I'm a mutant or not? But I don't want to see you dragged into this, William. I'm definitely not a mutant, but that old dog, well, who knows."

Stryker took the tablet and looked down at it.

The video is from the security camera at the safe house.

Inside the safe house, Anna sat quietly on the sofa. Suddenly, a red light flashed on the monitor, and then a red devil with a barbed tail appeared in the safe house. It grabbed Anna, who exclaimed "It's you!" upon seeing it, and then disappeared from the monitor.

Well known.

Red Devil's teleportation and Luke's teleportation via teleportation are not from the same system.

and so……

Red Devil's teleportation cannot interfere with surveillance like Luke's teleportation, meaning that Red Devil will be clearly captured by the surveillance cameras.

With a smile, Luke pointed to the tablet in Stryker's hand: "William, this video is the real one!"

Stryker looked up at Luke with a whoosh.

The time is right.

Looking at the expression on Stryker's face, Luke thought to himself.

next second!

The dagger is revealed.

……

Chapter 275 The Test Under Media Attention (Fourth Update!)

“You’ve been played, Colonel William Stryker.”

"You consider yourself neutral."

"But by the time Whitehead sent you this false evidence, you had already been dragged into it by him."

"You think Whitehead shares your views and is on the same path as you, but what's the reality?"

"They're cooperating with you on one hand, but they're flirting with mutants on the other."