American comic book: I, with my abundant martial virtue, love to do good to others.

Inside a luxurious villa in Washington, D.C.

"Kevin Roberts is dead?"

Upon hearing the message from her companion, a fair-skinned, beautiful woman frowned and asked, "Damn it, how did he die?"

Faced with the woman's questioning, her companion immediately replied, "He was taken down by the FBI, Raven. I suspect it's because Robert acted too flamboyantly, which attracted the FBI's attention."

"As you know, his childhood trauma and past experiences have instilled in him a deep hatred for ordinary people. As far as I know, he has killed many ordinary people during this period."

"FUXX, that idiot!"

Upon hearing her companion's explanation, Raven Darkholm muttered a curse under her breath: "I told him long ago that he had to keep a low profile during this time."

"We should at least wait until we figure out where Eric is being held and find a way to get him out before we start planning anything about America!"

At this point, Mystique Raven leaned back in her chair and said to her companion, "Tell the other members of the Brotherhood of Mutants to go into hiding for the time being."

"That's no problem, but the grudge over Kevin's murder..."

"Ha, he brought this on himself, he has no one to blame but himself!"

After thinking for a moment, Raven looked at her companion and said, "The military has never given up tracking us, especially that Stryker guy who keeps causing us trouble."

"We'd better not provoke the FBI right now. Smith, send word to everyone to hide. We'll talk about everything after I rescue Eric!"

"Okay, but many members have already taken on missions on the black market to make a living. I will inform them to be careful."

As he spoke, Smith stood up to leave, but just as he reached the door, he suddenly turned back and said, "Raven, the real Lina..."

"You haven't forgotten her? Don't forget, her husband was one of the most ruthless executioners of us mutants!"

Faced with Raven's cold tone, Smith remained silent for a moment before saying, "She was the only friend who was kind to me when I was a child and was willing to play with me."

"Although my goal is also to establish a nation for mutants, she is the only light in my heart!"

Seeing Smith's serious expression, Raven smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've just locked Lina up. I just want to use her identity to do some things."

"For your sake, I won't lay a hand on her, but I won't let her husband, that senator Terence who harmed us, get away with it!"

Smith nodded to Raven, who resembled Lina, and then turned and left.

"FBI..."

Raven repeated the name softly, a glint of light flashing in her eyes!

The next morning.

"well done!"

Looking at Lynn Hall, who had just finished reporting to him, James Duke chuckled and said, "I knew you could pass the fraternity's test, but I didn't expect it to be so quick and efficient."

As he spoke, James Duke pushed a small box on his desk toward Lynn.

Inside was the exquisite brooch that symbolized the Hydra's identity.

"From this moment forward, you are officially a member of our fraternity!"

Upon seeing the system notification, James Duke's favorability towards him increased to 7, and he also received a bonus of 10 experience points.

Lynn Hall smiled calmly and said, "Thank you, Chief!"

With that, Lynn Hall put it away.

Sure enough, after passing the so-called test and being considered by Duke to be one of Hydra's own people sooner or later, even his favorability towards her changed.

"Chief, Kevin Roberts was once a member of the Brotherhood of Mutants."

"According to the intelligence department's investigation of his recent phone records, he has maintained contact with other members of the Brotherhood of Mutants, so perhaps we should..."

"Ignore the other mutants for now."

In response to Lynn's question, James Duke chuckled and waved his hand, "Lynn, you need to understand that some people, despite having different stances, can still become tools in our hands."

"Obedient dogs get bones to eat, while those that try to bite their owners should be killed and skinned."

"And we are the ones who decide whether or not to give them bones to eat!"

After hearing James Duke's meaningful words, Lynn nodded slightly and said, "Understood!"

"Haha, get to work, Lynn. Once I'm in the position of head of headquarters, this office will be yours."

"I said last time that once you bring Tony Stark back from the Middle East, your rank should be raised."

As he spoke, James Duke handed the file to Lynn Hall: "I've filed the documents. From now on, your level is adjusted to D3."

"Next year, after Richie steps down from his nominal consultant role, you'll take over his position!"

"Thank you for your trust, Director!"

After expressing his "gratitude" to Duke, Lynn Hall got up and left.

Back in his office, Lynn Hall's smile gradually faded.

According to information just revealed by James Duke, Hydra still has connections with mutants?

That disobedient dog clearly refers to Kevin Roberts.

What about obedient dogs?

Are they some members of the Brotherhood of Mutants?

Moreover, it was clear that James Duke's words did not place him, or Hydra, in a position of cooperating with mutants.

Could it be understood that a group of Hydra people, led by James Duke, actually control and command a group of mutants?

After leaning back in his chair and pondering for a moment, Lynn Hall shook his head.

My current status is still too low, whether in the FBI or the "fraternity" I just joined.

Otherwise, he could have used this dual identity to maximize the mutants' favorability.

Whether it's positive or negative!

Thinking of this, Lynn Hall's eyes lit up.

James Duke did offer some ideas: given his current status, he couldn't easily gain favor with the Brotherhood of Mutants.

But what about the X-Men?

There's a lot of room for maneuver here; maybe I can find a way to get those X-Men to "lick my boots"!

After all, given their current awkward situation, they need the support of some "friends" with status and influence!

Just then, my phone rang.

Lynn Hall smiled as he looked at the caller ID, then answered the phone.

"Lynn, tomorrow's the weekend. You promised me you'd be back this week, and I'm already on summer vacation. What about all the promises you made to me?"

Lynn laughed when she heard Gwen's voice on the other end of the phone.