After the former deputy mayor's speech was reported in the news media, many details were revealed.
The names Jim Gordon and Emily Song have quietly come into people's view.
The former is the commander-in-chief of the clearing operation, and was once dismissed and investigated by Chief Law for "releasing Batman privately"; the latter is a beautiful FBI agent who is said to have super powers.
The two worked together to dismantle the drug network in Gotham City.
With Luke's unremitting publicity, the two's reputations grew, and some people began to call them the new heroes of Gotham City.
As the news spread, the pressure on the two of them increased sharply. Jim Gordon was fine, as his immediate superiors were either caught or escaped, and no one blamed him. But it was different for Emily.
In an office building in the East Side of Gotham City.
Emily stood in front of the table with a serious expression. Opposite her sat two people. One was Roger Consius, who was in charge of network technology and also her boss. The other was Mike Gray, who was about fifty years old and came from headquarters. He was a special investigator in charge of the Gotham riots.
The two of them appeared here with only one purpose: to find out the whole story.
Mike Gray said, "Agent Emily, please answer my question. Why did you participate in the Gotham City cleanup operation without informing your superiors?"
"I see this as an opportunity."
"Chance?"
Mike Gray adjusted his glasses and sneered, "What opportunity? A chance to show off myself and ignore the rules."
"No."
Emily shook her head seriously, and her nervous mood immediately calmed down when she remembered Luke's words.
"The FBI has a very bad reputation in the East, especially in large cities like Metropolis and Gotham. Residents don't care about the FBI at all. In their eyes, the FBI is a bunch of parasites who spend taxpayers' money but do nothing. There are many misunderstandings, but it is undeniable that we have not done our job well. This situation cannot continue and must change. The riots are a great opportunity.
The government's reputation was in tatters, officials were on the run, the police force was in disarray, and only the FBI stepped in to turn the tide.
Those who stand up at critical moments can always win the trust of the people and regain their former glory. This is the opportunity I am talking about."
After these words were spoken, the air fell into a brief silence. Roger Consius's face remained gloomy, but a hint of approval flashed in Mike Gray's eyes.
"Since you think this is an opportunity, why don't you talk to your superiors before making a decision?"
"There are three reasons: First, time is of the essence. The riots broke out so suddenly, and the enraged citizens have lost their minds and are engaging in all kinds of destructive acts. The entire city is in turmoil, and violent clashes could erupt at any moment. I can't wait, and I dare not wait."
"Secondly, there are objective factors. Director Consius has been investigating the source of the torture video and is very busy. I'm worried that speaking out about this will disrupt his work schedule. After all, the torture video involves a terrorist organization, which is generally more important than a criminal investigation."
The girl spoke modestly, but her words always sounded sarcastic.
Who is she mocking? The answer is self-evident.
Mike Gray glanced at Roger Consius, who looked grim, and continued,
"What's the third reason?"
"An insider. I suspect there's an informant for Falcone inside the FBI."
"You dare to say it, do you have any evidence?"
"There's a name on the flyer, Belanco Lind, who used to be the head of the FBI's Gotham City field office."
Mike Gray continued, "You believed the information on the flyer."
"I didn't believe it before, but I do believe it now."
"Who do you think distributed the flyers?"
"The biggest suspect is Batman, but there's no evidence."
"Have you seen Batman?"
"No!"
I have asked all the questions that should be asked.
Mike Gray was very satisfied with the girl's performance. He could see that she was an ambitious and capable young person who was good at seizing opportunities. This was the kind of person the FBI needed most. If it weren't for her superhuman identity, she would have received a promotion and reward long ago.
Seeing that Mike Gray was about to end the questioning, Roger Consius couldn't bear it anymore and hissed,
"One last question. The FBI has thousands of field agents. Why are you targeting someone from the Special Investigations Unit? I seriously suspect you're trying to sow internal division."
As soon as the question was asked, Mike Gray's expression changed immediately. He secretly cursed Roger Consius for being stupid. Couldn't he see that he was deliberately avoiding this topic?
The Abnormal Investigations Unit is an important force of the FBI, but also the most controversial department, because it is full of superhumans. In the universal concept, superhumans are normal people with developmental deformities and are considered freaks. The federal government will never allow freaks to hold high positions.
This is also the reason why Mike Gray came all the way to Gotham. He wanted to downplay the influence of Emily and others. To this end, he even gave up some important issues, such as the source of intelligence, the process of cooperation with the police, etc.
Unfortunately, all efforts were ruined by Roger Consius.
As his words fell,
boom!
The wall shattered, and a giant with thick hair, over two meters tall, and as strong as a brown bear rushed in. He opened his huge mouth full of jagged fangs and roared like a beast at Roger Consius.
The roar was so loud and powerful that it made the ears ring.
Roger Consius' eyes widened, the fear of death overwhelmed him, and his thoughts stopped.
This is not a human being, it's a beast.
"Bo Lei, stop it!"
Seeing that the giant was about to lose control, Emily hurriedly scolded him. At the same time, several young people with different appearances rushed in. One of them was a girl with white pupils who grabbed the giant's arm.
I don't know what happened, but the giant who was on the verge of rage calmed down and became as docile as a house cat.
Emily let out a long breath, and the others, including Mike Gray, raised their arms and wiped the sweat off their face.
The giant's name is Bo Lei, he has no last name. He is a wild child picked up by an FBI agent while on a mission. He is a beast among superhumans, with a violent and murderous nature. Once he gets angry, he will attack regardless of the consequences. Ten of the 34 drug dealers who died died at his hands.
Emily glanced at the white-eyed girl with gratitude, and when she turned to face Roger Consius, her eyes were as cold as ice.
"Mr. Consius, you asked me why I only targeted people from the Abnormal Adjustment Department. The reason is simple: they respect and trust me. Unlike you, you simply order me to seduce others to steal your so-called intelligence."
Wow!
The air suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
Bo Lei, who had just calmed down, showed signs of going crazy again. The white-eyed girl had to grab his arm and calm his irritable heart.
Roger Consius's face changed drastically, and he roared, "You slander me!"
"You know clearly whether you have done it or not."
Emily turned and left, followed by the other six people, who all glanced at Roger Consius before leaving.
The cold eyes were like blades, threatening to cut him into pieces.
Roger Concius felt a great fear and quickly grabbed Mike Gray's wrist and said urgently,
"Mr. Grey, please believe me. I absolutely did not give such an order. It was her. She is trying to change the subject. There are many suspicious points in this incident. Emily must be hiding something from us. We must investigate thoroughly."
"Don't worry, I know what to do and will investigate it thoroughly."
Mike Gray patted the back of Roger Consius's hand, gave him a reassuring look, and left.
Everyone was gone, leaving only the dilapidated room.
Roger Consius sat in his chair blankly, his eyes empty.
It's over, all over.
Things shouldn't be like this, there is definitely something wrong.
Oh, that little bitch!
I haven't seen her for a few days. How come she has become so smart? Who is teaching her behind the scenes?
An annoyingly handsome face popped up in my mind.
Luke Shaw!
Roger Consius gritted his teeth. This bastard must be the one behind this.
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