Inside the apartment.

Lynn Hall sat on the sofa, watching the news report about the incident.

Besides the lead singer who is dead, 79 other people died, 23 of whom were shot by the man in the red jacket.

The remaining 56 people died in the stampede.

After all, in a concert venue with tens of thousands of people, stampedes are simply unavoidable when everyone is panicking and running out.

As for the injured, there were as many as a thousand.

Watching the news report on TV, Lynn Hall picked up his phone and dialed Sean's number.

As soon as the call connected, Lynn asked, "How's the situation?"

On the other end of the phone.

Seeing the terrified band members, Sean stepped aside and said, "Boss, Alice and I interrogated the band members. According to their testimonies, the deceased had no grudges against anyone before his death."

"Furthermore, her background is very clean and simple; she's never even been to the police station. In addition, her agency's background is also quite simple, so the possibility of a revenge killing can be ruled out!"

Upon hearing Sean's words, Lynn Hall said, "I shot and wounded that mutant, Sean. Have the intelligence department monitor all gunshot wound patients admitted to hospitals at all times."

"Even if he could teleport, it would be impossible for him to leave New York and go to another city for treatment after being shot three times."

"Therefore, we should focus on those unlicensed and illegal clinics!"

"clear!"

Upon hearing Lynn Hall's order, Sean immediately nodded.

The call had just ended when Coulson called.

"Lynn, we at S.H.I.E.L.D. have found some information."

Looking at the information in his hand, Coulson said, "Do you remember what I told you about the lead singer's identity?"

"The Gesler family, one of the four great hunter families?"

In response to Coulson's question, Lynn Hall said, "You mean, this is revenge from those vampires or something in the underworld?"

"That's right!"

Nodding, Coulson closed the document in his hand and said, "Since the establishment of the four major hunter families, they have been hunting vampires, werewolves, and demons in the dark world."

"They once dealt a heavy blow to these forces, and now that the Gesler family bloodline is dwindling, retaliation is naturally following."

"According to intelligence from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s informants in the underworld, the vampires have already offered high bounties on members of the four major families."

"If nothing unexpected happens, this case is about that mutant who accepted the bounty!"

Upon hearing Coulson's words, Lynn Hall picked up the remote and turned off the television: "You mean, this time you want our FBI in New York to cooperate with your S.H.I.E.L.D.?"

"This is Director Fury's idea, and I also think it's a great opportunity."

"Ha, looks like you really want to recruit me into S.H.I.E.L.D."

As the psychiatrist emerged from her room, Lynn Hall gestured to her.

He then continued, "Then let me see the power of your S.H.I.E.L.D."

After hanging up the phone, Lynn Hall looked at the psychiatrist and asked, "Kelly, is Gwen alright?"

"It's alright, she's already asleep!"

Pushing up her gold-rimmed glasses, psychologist Kelly smiled and said, "She's a very strong girl, probably because her father is the commissioner of the New York Police Department, and you work for the FBI."

"So although she was a little scared, it wasn't a big problem. I prescribed her some medication to help her sleep."

"Don't worry, her strength is beyond your imagination!"

Lynn Hall nodded when he heard Kelly say that.

He extended his hand to Kelly and said, "Thank you!"

"You're welcome. Also, I suggest you invite her mother over to keep her company. The familiar feeling of family will give her a great sense of security."

"And a mother can never be replaced by anyone else, especially since you'll be very busy investigating this matter!"

Hearing Kelly's implication, Lynn Hall nodded: "Aunt Helen is on her way. Also, I will transfer your son to the FBI."

"It would be best if he were under your command, given his status... and I believe his safety and future would be best protected under your protection!"

"No problem. He's just a mutant who's barely an adult and hasn't done anything wrong. I can handle him!"

"Thanks!"

Dr. Kelly nodded to Lynn and then turned to leave.

After seeing her off, Lynn Hall went to the bedroom.

At the same time, at Xavier's Academy of Geniuses.

On television, the host was reporting extensively on the terrorist attack carried out by mutants on a New York concert, causing significant casualties.

Professor X sat in his wheelchair with a serious expression.

"Ordinary people have always been afraid of us mutants, and this terrorist attack at the New York concert will probably push mutants into the spotlight once again."

"This is extremely detrimental to the proposals we are putting forward in Congress regarding the peaceful coexistence of mutants and ordinary people."

At this point, Professor X turned his wheelchair around and looked at Jean Grey and Cyclops, saying, "Jean, Scott, this time you will represent the X-Men and assist the FBI and S.H.I.E.L.D. in investigating this matter."

"No matter what, we must change the public's perception of us mutants."

"I will ask my friends in the FBI to let you join this operation!"

Jean Grey and Cyclops nodded upon hearing Professor X's words.

The next morning, inside the FBI building in New York.

On television news, the newly elected mayor of New York was seen holding a memorial service.

Countless citizens spontaneously came to Times Square in New York to join in the mourning.

After the newly elected mayor finished observing a moment of silence for the deceased, he solemnly assured the media that he would definitely bring the murderer to justice.

James Duke turned off the television, then tossed a cigar to Lynn Hall and said, "See? The new mayor has put all the pressure on the FBI."

"Lynn, I don't care what methods you use, I only have one request: resolve this matter completely within a week!"

"clear!"

Lynn Hall nodded upon hearing the director's order.

After finishing the business, James Duke continued with a smile, "This newly appointed mayor is also a member of our fraternity, so naturally we should help each other."

"I know this matter involves mutants, and S.H.I.E.L.D. will definitely have to get involved, which will put you under some constraints."

"But don't worry, I've already communicated with S.H.I.E.L.D., and you'll be in charge of this operation."

"So Lynn, don't let me down!"

"Don't worry, Chief."

Hearing Duke's words, Lynn smiled and said, "I'll have this matter completely resolved within a week!"

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