Miss President wants to talk to you

But she had a vague feeling that it was definitely a big case, just like the arrest of Andrew.

Edgar enjoys getting involved in these kinds of cases.

This would both prove their own worth and enhance the Bureau of Investigation's influence.

"Edgar reporting for duty. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Take a look at this."

Eleanor handed over the file she had just finished writing.

"You have one day to arrest this person in the file. The operation must be swift, ruthless, and precise. Success is the only option; failure is not an option."

Oh?

Edgar was so excited that he trembled all over.

Her guess was right; for Eleanor to give such a high-ranking instruction, it must be someone important again!

I've finally made something of myself!

They are frequently involved in major federal cases.

Edgar made a silent vow in his heart.

This time, she will definitely do her best.

We must not allow the Investigation Bureau to suffer another defeat like that at St. Joseph's Cathedral!

Otherwise, he would lose all of Eleanor's trust.

The Bureau of Investigation will also return to a situation where it can only interact with gangsters every day.

I never want to arrest gangsters again.

Edgar thought to himself.

She respectfully took the file and casually asked:

"Mr. Eleanor, what is this man's background that you value him so highly?"

"Oh, it's nothing."

Eleanor said, "He's just a gangster. I think you're a good fit for the job, so I'm giving you a try."

Edgar: "???"

Chapter 77: This Edgar is clearly very strong, but he is too cautious.

Edgar's excitement froze completely.

Gangsters?

She ran all the way back to the White House from the field, not daring to stop for a moment, thinking she was dealing with some major case.

Is that all?

Mr. Eleanor, are you just bored and making fun of yourself?

The thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before Edgar quickly dismissed it.

No.

You can't think like that!

Eleanor was extremely busy with work.

If he were just an ordinary gangster, there would be no way he would care.

Edgar couldn't help but turn his gaze to the document.

Nikolay Cheslav Barannikov.

An ordinary, unremarkable name.

Edgar had dealt with many gangsters, but he had never heard of such a person in the Federation.

but

She always felt that there was something fishy about this.

This Barannikov is definitely not as simple as you might imagine.

Could it be...?

Suddenly, Edgar had an inspiration.

She vaguely sensed that she had perceived Eleanor's deeper meaning.

After careful consideration, Edgar thought it through and it seemed more and more likely, and her eyes gradually cleared.

That's it!

She understands completely!

There are only two possibilities when it comes to a gangster you've never heard of before.

Either they're too insignificant, so insignificant that they don't even notice them.

Either the other party is hiding their true intentions so well that they have completely escaped the eyes of the investigation bureau!

Edgar believed it was definitely the latter.

Barannikov is probably like Moriarty from the Sherlock Holmes stories.

He controls the crime of the entire Federation and is the undisputed emperor of the underworld!

Edgar's thinking is supported by ample evidence.

Because she believed that Eleanor would not ask her to handle an ordinary gang case for no reason.

As for why he didn't just say that the case was important?

Edgar could understand.

This is clearly a test.

Despite Eleanor's repeated warnings to take the last operation at St. Joseph's Cathedral seriously, he still messed it up.

He later assured Eleanor that he would never do it again.

But ultimately, there was no chance to prove it.

This time, Eleanor gave her a chance.

An extremely important case, yet its importance is deliberately downplayed.

I just wanted to see if she had truly reflected on her actions and made any changes.

Having thought this through, the strategist Edgar's reasoning had already formed a closed loop.

"Roger that, Mr. Hopkins!"

Edgar picked up the file, bowed solemnly, and said, "I guarantee I'll complete the mission! Just wait for my good news!"

Eleanor looked up in surprise.

He had initially thought that if he allowed Edgar to return to her old ways and arrest gangsters, she would be somewhat resentful.

I didn't expect them to be so proactive, they even seemed eager to try.

That's a very high level of awareness!

……

That night.

Outside the Metropolitan Port Area, inside the FBI's temporary command post.

Edgar's second-in-command, Claire Torson, who had recovered from his injuries, stared at the deployment map on the table and remained silent for a long time.

She finally couldn't help but ask, "Chief, we're just arresting a gang smuggler, right?"

"Correct."

Edgar stared at the map, his expression serious.

Claire was puzzled: "Then why did we mobilize the entire Bureau of Investigation and block off three streets, two docks and a sewer?"

"I've investigated this Barannikov. While he certainly has a long list of crimes, it shouldn't warrant the full deployment of the Investigation Bureau, right?"

Are you crazy?

Upon hearing this, Edgar suddenly looked up.

"What did you say?"

Claire: "..."

So you're not only crazy, but your hearing isn't working either?

“I said, it hasn’t come to this…”

"That's not it!"

Edgar frowned and said, "You just said that we only blocked the streets, the docks, and the sewers?"

"There's a problem, a very big problem!"

"What if Barannikov brings in an airplane, but it flies away from the sky?"

She was immediately filled with a sense of relief; she had almost messed things up again!

So Edgar quickly ordered the agent next to him: "Go, quickly bring over two magic rotorcraft and a pulse anti-aircraft gun, and be quick!"

The agent was completely baffled.

Magic-guided gyroplane? Pulse anti-aircraft gun?

What is Barannikov's background that warrants such treatment?

Does he deserve it?

But the junior agent dared not disobey the director's orders and quickly went to relay the instructions.