A retired reincarnator from a certain American film studio

But how to press the button, and who should make the opening statement, are all matters that require careful consideration.

To put it bluntly, if this matter is exposed in the future, those who proposed suppressing it now will definitely be the target of intense criticism.

The president is still looking to run for re-election, so he was asked to make this request. It would be unacceptable if the opposition found out and exposed it.

Although he nominated the Attorney General, he paid for it. I paid you to sit in this position so I could make money, not so you could take the blame for me.

If that's the case, and I spend money to take the blame for you, even if it's for no benefit whatsoever, wouldn't I be a complete idiot?

FBI Director John's idea was even simpler.

Compared to the president, a temporary worker, and the attorney general, a man whose officials change with each new administration, Director John is a genuine civil servant.

The FBI has such a famous saying.

You can change the president, but you absolutely cannot change the FBI director!

This is a famous quote from J. Edgar Hoover, the founder of the FBI.

Although the FBI's authority is not what it used to be.

But a skinny camel is bigger than a horse.

As long as Director John himself is unwilling, he is not afraid in the slightest, even if it means breaking ties with the President.

It's just dirt on you, don't talk like everyone has something to hide.

This is not.

Seeing that things had reached a stalemate, the Director of the Secret Service immediately offered a way out, which led to Luke's story being told, thus easing the tension.

But things always need to be resolved.

The president coughed and turned his gaze to Rudd and Maria Hill: "Since you two discovered this case, what are your thoughts?"

Lu Ke lowered his eyes, as if in deep meditation.

He was, on the surface, the legitimate boss, but Director John was sitting right across from him; it wasn't his turn to speak.

Maria Hill, without any qualms, said directly, "I suggest that this matter be reported to the Council of the Five Overlords."

That means I'll still have to take the blame.

The five major hegemonic councils, and the five council members, are not appointed by the president, but the chairpersons are all appointed by the president.

If this matter comes to light in the future, he, the president, will still be the one to take the blame.

The most important thing.

If this matter is reported to the council of the five major powers, it would be considered airing dirty laundry in public.

This is even more serious than the fact that this matter has been exposed.

"no!"

The president shook his head and looked at Maria Hill: "This matter occurred within the Federation and has not yet escalated to the point where the Council of the Five Great Powers needs to be informed."

talking.

The president, who immediately classified the matter as an internal federal affair, set his sights on the director of the FBI.

"John, this is a federal case, isn't it?"

"...No way."

Director John's expression was spot-on, and he looked at Maria Hill with some uncertainty: "What Commander Hill just said is that there is an organization called 'Cobra' overseas behind this matter. This should be considered an overseas case, right, Mr. President? I think we should also call Langley's people over to discuss this."

joke.

They didn't mention any benefits beforehand, and then they made our department take the blame.

is it possible?

If this gets out, what will become of my reputation as the director of the FBI for ten years?

Again.

When it comes to taking the blame, you should definitely find someone closest to you.

Langley would be a good fit.

Anyway, Langley's reputation at home and abroad is not good. Whenever there is a conspiracy, Langley is definitely involved.

It's perfect to have Langley take the blame for this kind of thing.

but!

No.

At least not this time.

The problem is that you can't just take advantage of everyone. Last month, Langley was already blamed for a plane transporting over-the-counter narcotics to Mexico.

A president can be without limits, but he cannot be without credibility. He must keep his word and fulfill his promise to take the blame once and be safe for six months.

and so!

The president glanced at his watch and said directly, "Gentlemen, I can decline the audience with the Korean temporary worker, but I can't decline the press conference outside the palace in half an hour. I need to go to the restroom first."

As he spoke, the president rose from his seat, beckoned the director of the Secret Service, and left the Oval Office.

Even though the office has a high-security restroom, the president insisted on using the one outside.

The answer is that the White House is his home, and he can pee wherever he wants.

soon.

As the president left, the Attorney General, who had been silent until now, thought for a moment and looked at Chief John: "John, this matter should not be publicized."

John, the fifty-four-year-old but slick-back-haired bureau chief, blew his beard and said, “Nonsense, I know it’s not good to make a fuss, but why should I take the blame if they don’t give me any benefits? If word gets out, I’ll lose my position as bureau chief.”

There was a pause.

Chief John seemed to have thought of something and looked at the Attorney General: "He also said that if we talk about Cobra, then this case involves an overseas organization, and that's Langley's case. If we don't talk about Cobra, this case happened in Nevada and didn't cross state lines, so it's not a federal case. It's a local police department case, or at the very least, a local state police case. By the way, shouldn't this be under your jurisdiction as Attorney General?"

The Attorney General retorted irritably, "I'm also a federal agency; I can only oversee the federal police. What right do I have over local police departments?"

Chief John shrugged: "Then let the local state police handle it."

The Attorney General rolled his eyes: "Nevada isn't our territory. We can suppress the news now that it's being blocked, but do you think they'd block it if they found out?"

Director John's main point is one word.

I won't take the blame if there's no benefit to it.

Director John shook his head and said, "This has nothing to do with me. In any case, this matter has nothing to do with our FBI. After all, my Nevada office is not in Kahn City, so it's none of our business."

The Attorney General's heart skipped a beat.

Instant clarity.

"You can move your office to Kahn."

"No money."

Chief John shrugged: "This year's federal budget has been spent, and the California bureau is still asking me for more budget."

The Attorney General smiled and shook his head.

"How many."

"what?"

What's your budget for moving?

"Five... billion, I guess."

Director John, aiming for an exorbitant sum, smiled at the Attorney General and said, "What, the Attorney General's budget isn't enough this year, so you're planning to give us some financial support?"

The Attorney General, expressionless, said: "The Attorney General has no money."

Director John fell silent.

No money?

You're talking nonsense if you don't have money.

We're all in our fifties or sixties now; this whole "practice makes perfect" thing is outdated.

but……

The Attorney General then changed the subject, turning his attention directly to Alexander Pierce: "It is said that Brigadier General William Stryker of the military was rescued along with Director Pierce."

Alexander Pierce, who had been observing the situation without getting involved, looked at the Attorney General when the conversation turned to him: "What are your thoughts, Attorney General?"

The Attorney General looked again at Alexander Pierce, and then at Chief Justice John: "The Department of Justice will not be involved in this case now or in the future."

Director John raised an eyebrow.

Alexander Pierce was also intrigued upon hearing this.

Maria Hill, who had been watching the scene without saying a word, glanced at Luke, who was standing with his arms crossed as if he were asleep.

Luke remained unmoved, his eyelids not even twitching, as if he were asleep.

This was just a pre-scripted performance.

The Attorney General present, Chief of Staff John, Alexander Pierce, and himself and Maria Hill, appeared to be five people, but were actually six, because William Stryker was also absent.

But although there appear to be six people, there are actually only three.

The FBI, the White House, and the military.

but……

There appear to be three people, but in reality, there are only two.

Neither of them had names, only code names.

One is called a civil servant.

One is called a temporary worker.

……

Chapter 452 Lu Ke: "Still the Director, the State Director!"