In the spacious conference room, the curtains were closed and the light was dim.
On the high platform in front, there were more than a dozen people sitting, including men and women, with different skin colors, but all with gray hair.
These people are the elites who control the power of the United States. Even President Robert cannot sit in the middle C position. Sitting in the middle is none other than the "Seven Dynasties Elder", who is about to become the Speaker of the "Eight Dynasties". And if you look carefully, William is actually among them. Although his position is relatively far away, it can also reflect his status.
Under the high platform, there was only one seat, and an old man with the same gray hair sat on it.
He is Director Bloom, the current leader of the Paranormal Investigation and Defense Agency. However, he prefers to be called Dr. Bloom
Dr. Bloom looked at the document in his hand and was making an investigation report on the gold robbery: "...To sum up, after preliminary verification by the Supernatural Investigation and Defense Agency, there was no supernatural occurrence in this gold robbery. There are no supernatural beings among the gangsters, so we can preliminarily rule out that this is an abnormal case."
He put down the document, looked up at the people on the high platform, and said loudly: "Of course, this is only a preliminary investigation. If any abnormalities are found in the follow-up investigation, our Supernatural Investigation and Defense Agency can continue to follow up."
Mr. Speaker of the National Assembly nodded, picked up a small wooden hammer and struck it, and said solemnly: "Then the NIA will be responsible for the follow-up investigation of this case, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be responsible for the placement of the gold."
In two simple sentences, a major case that shocked the whole country was decided, and no one else raised any objections. This is enough to show the influence of this old man in his twilight years here.
Dr. Bloom pulled out another document and said: "Then this is the second thing I need to report today. Based on the recent statistical analysis of supernatural phenomena across the country and even the world, it can be basically confirmed that the supernatural phenomenon has come again. The phenomenon is at an outbreak stage, and the curve is getting higher year by year, so I suggest the government be prepared to respond."
The Speaker of Parliament said solemnly: "We have already read the report submitted by the Supernatural Investigation and Defense Agency, and it is indeed possible. But Dr. Bloom, how do you think this time compares with that time?"
then? What year was it
Others don't know, but Dr. Bloom's heart is like a mirror. He coughed dryly and said: "Based on trend comparison, I personally think... this time it may be even worse than that year."
"What?"
"How can this be?"
"Back then, *** summoned demons from hell. This time it's even worse than before. So what will be summoned?"
There was a slight discussion on the high platform.
The Speaker of the National Assembly frowned slightly, picked up the wooden hammer and knocked it a few more times. After it was quiet, he continued to ask: "The reason."
Dr. Bloom shook his head and sighed, "Intuition."
After hearing Bloom's words, although the people on the stage did not take a long breath, their expressions became slightly relaxed.
The outbreak of supernatural phenomena that year led to wars all over the world. More than 2 billion people were involved, more than 90 million people were killed or injured, and economic losses reached 5 trillion. This is still calculated based on current prices. If inflation is included in these years, this number will be even more terrifying.
So as long as they are not crazy, no one is willing to let the world fall into the same situation again.
The Speaker of Congress looked at Dr. Bloom quietly. After a while, he said quietly: "Okay, we will pay attention to the next topic."
Dr. Bloom sighed silently in his heart. It was obvious that these big shots did not take his warning to heart, or they subconsciously did not want to take it to heart. What can I do about this? I have done and said everything I should do, and there is nothing else I can do.
Dr. Bloom once again pulled out a document and said: "During the investigation of the gold robbery case, we discovered that NIA Senior Detective Sherron is a superhuman. His ability is that he can appear in thin air around him. Make a metal-like long sword, and be able to attack things around you from afar."
He paused and said in a deep voice: "I want to transfer him to work in our Supernatural Investigation and Defense Agency..."
"impossible!"
Before Dr. Bloom could finish speaking, William slammed the table and yelled: "Shellen is from our NIA. He is a talent I have carefully cultivated. No one can try to take advantage of him."
William's actions startled everyone. Even the Speaker of Parliament, who always had a serious face, looked at William with some displeasure. However, William also looked at them without any sign of flinching.
Dr. Bloom said: "Director William, in the face of the coming outbreak period, our Supernatural Investigation and Defense Agency must expand its strength, and now there are not enough combat-effective superpowers in our agency."
"Don't you have Hell Boy? He can stand up to an entire division by himself, which is enough." William glanced at Dr. Bloom coldly, "Oh, by the way, I remembered, you are also from the NIA. It was you who left the NIA with Hellboy and established the Paranormal Investigation and Defense Agency, so you are used to it now, right?"
Dr. Bloom was speechless by William's ridicule.
The Speaker of Congress narrowed his eyes and whispered: "William, have you noticed the difference in that child a long time ago?"
William said calmly: "The wind and sand can never cover up the light of gold."
The Speaker of Congress thought for a moment, then picked up a wooden hammer and struck it: "Judging from the recent major cases that Sherron has cracked, it would be more appropriate for him to stay in the NIA."
A look of regret appeared on Dr. Bloom's face, he shook his head helplessly, stood up, and walked out of the conference room lonely.
After Bloom left, the Speaker of Congress looked at William again: "How is your NIA investigation going on the intelligence that the Cobra organization may carry out terrorist attacks on our country?"
William smiled easily and said: "My people are rushing to Las Vegas. It is estimated that within 12 hours, we will make great progress."
"Did Sherron not be involved in this case?"
"He is still in the review period, not to mention that he just saved his life from the explosion site, so let him have a good rest."
In the advanced ward of St. Mary's Hospital, Sherron was lying on the bed, digging through Pierce's memory through Arcane, looking for information from the Paranormal Investigation and Defense Agency.
As the two agents said, although SHIELD originated in the United States, it is now an international organization affiliated with the International Security Council. The reason why it was turned into an international organization was to naturally intervene in the internal affairs of other countries. But who would have thought that as the United States' national power has declined over the years, its voice on the board of directors has also continued to weaken, which has also led to a gradual decline in control of SHIELD.
The Paranormal Investigation and Defense Agency is an agency that was separated from the NIA after World War II and is responsible for paranormal phenomena in the United States. It is more like a research institution than a combat institution. The only superpower it has in its hands that can fight is a red-skinned demon summoned from the island of England by the Communist Party.
Although Pierce didn't know the true origin of the demon, Sherron recalled it based on the memories of his previous life.
Hellboy!
The legendary son of Satan, the future master of hell.