Washington, D.C., Area 51, Headquarters of the Paranormal Investigation and Defense Agency.

Interior of the castle.

Everyone, including the ousted former director, Tom Manning, gathered in the conference room.

"Everyone has received the news, let's talk about it, do you really want to hand over the position of director to an outsider?"

Although Tom Manning was dismissed from his post and no longer held any position in the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau, he still sat at the top of the conference table with confidence.

The rest of the people didn't have much of a problem with this, as if they should take it for granted.

It can be seen with the naked eye that this gray-haired old man's face is gloomy, and his tone is extremely depressed and aggrieved.

Because of the defection of the Hellboy, his position as director was removed, but after sitting in this position for so many years, he established personal prestige that he was still qualified to sit in the conference room and preside over the meeting.

The reason why he was in a bad mood was simple.

I thought that after a while, I would be able to regain my strength and return to the position that belonged to me.

David Fisk, the Batman who never thought of appearing out of nowhere, disrupted all Tom Manning's deployments with the seemingly inappropriate intervention of the military, the government, the World Security Council and other parties.

If David Fisker really succeeds, won't his years of business become an empty talk?

Finally, when Professor Bloom died, no one in the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau could compete with him for the right to speak, and as a result, he was snatched up by outsiders. Tom Manning couldn't accept such an ending.

So he tried his best to prevent David from becoming the director and get things back on track.

Tom Manning's speech was expected.

The others in the meeting looked at each other a few times.

Eventually, Dr. Howard Yinton, a former leader who was killed by a gang of demonic believers, Bloom's assistant and occult expert, took a stand.

"David has avenged Professor Bloom by taking out traitors and demon cultists, and we have no reason to refuse him to join," he said. ”

After a pause, he added: "The bureau needs David Fisk, a main agent like Batman, he is a good hand in the field, you can't expect the ordinary field service in the bureau now, let alone David, they can't even compare to a toe of Hellboy." ”

"We need a workhorse like Batman, but we don't need a bureau chief like Batman."

Tom Manning ignored the second half of the sentence, coldly spoke, looked around, his eyes were sharp, swept the faces of everyone present, and said word by word: "You ask yourself, can you accept Batman parachuting on your head and pointing fingers?" ”

“……”

Silent.

There was a deathly silence in the meeting room.

None of them, including Dr. Howard Yinton, spoke.

They asked themselves, and of course they didn't.

"So, you know what to do."

Tom Manning smiled in victory, knowing that his persuasion had worked as well as he should.

The people in front of him were his old colleague and the former leader who was killed by the demon cultists, Professor Bloom who was the first member of the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau.

They have been in their own league and have held the supreme power of the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau for many years, and even if they agree with David's contribution to Bloom's revenge, they will not want to see someone intervene to divide their interests.

"We can write to the president together and explain the situation. In fact, I felt that the position of Chief of Operations was a good fit for David. ”

Another occult expert, Dr. Antonel, told Tom Manning: "I guess there will be pressure from the military, the World Security Council, and the government, and then we won't continue to intervene, and you'll be left to yourself." ”

"Deal!"

Tom Manning decisively agreed, ready to launch all the connections accumulated over the years, make a last effort, and strive for a new future.

As long as the position of director does not fall to others, he has the opportunity to return to the embrace of power.

After Howard Yinton only said a word, he began to look coldly, his eyes swept over the few people present, and he stayed on Tom Manning's face for a few more seconds, with a trace of deep disdain hidden in the depths of his eyes.

……

David and others took off from Moscow and did not return to New York, but went directly to Washington, the political center of the United States.

After a long flight, they arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport in the middle of the night.

Instead of stopping at the airport, they took a car to a hidden place in the city.

It's home to Washington's vampire community.

As a half-vampire, Morbius has an inexplicable sense of intimacy among these real vampires, as if he is home.

Obviously, among these people, Morbius, nicknamed Dr. Vampire, is also a small celebrity.

They looked at Morbius and smiled in a friendly way.

Although there are also pure-bloods and acquired vampires among the Washington community, the faction division here is mainly based on political ideas, blood discrimination is not as serious as in New York, and the atmosphere among vampire members is relatively friendly.

A vampire like Morbius, who has been transformed into a vampire on his own initiative, and has a huge popularity base among humans, is the world's top scientist, and has a political vision, the Washington community will naturally not be excluded.

Davy needless to say.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, some members of the Washington community are well aware that David Fisk has a very high position in the New York Congress, and is suspected to be above the current speaker of the New York Congress, Degone.

No one dares to underestimate it.

The arrival of David and the others was welcomed by the Washington community, but it is worth mentioning that this was not a welcome banquet.

"Bad news."

After communicating with the Great Elder of the Washington Clan, the snowman's face changed slightly, and he returned to David's side, with a little gloomy in his eyes, and whispered in his ear:

"Tom Manning, the former head of the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau and who was removed from office because of the defection of Hellboy, held an informal internal meeting. After the meeting, several occult experts from the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau, who were also the first veterans of the department since its establishment, jointly submitted a letter to make a statement about the incident and apply for you to become the head of the Operations Division of the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau. ”

The snowman was afraid that David would not understand, so he emphatically said: "This is different from the position of the director that we said before. Obviously, they did not intend to abdicate and make way for Xian. ”

"There are always people who can't see the situation clearly."

Davy's expression was rather calm, and he didn't feel bothered.

He has learned many things in his life, and one of them is that at all times, there are always people who can't see the situation clearly, are self-righteous, and think that they are in control.

Although this situation was unplanned, it was not impossible to deal with, but it only made the process a little more troublesome.

"What are you going to do?"

The snowman did not shy away from it, and his eyes flashed fiercely: "We will fully cooperate with you." ”

If David can't become the director, then his position as deputy director will also be lost.

"When people are old, they should retire, not compete with young people for power."

David smiled lightly: "They are all seventy or eighty years old. At this age, it's time to retire and enjoy the joy of family. You can't expect an old guy in his seventies or eighties to be president—lest he won't know when he's pulling his trouser pocket. ”

"It's not hard to get them out of power."

The snowman agreed with David's thoughts, but after a deep groan, he frowned and said: "But most of the members of the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau are their people, if they all step down at once, our control over the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau will drop a lot, and the point is, there will be many people who are not convinced." ”

"The last thing in this world is the people who work."

David's face did not change: "Besides, are you still afraid that there will be no one to work under your hands?" ”

The snowman was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized.

As a member of the vampire kingdom, once David joins the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau, how can he face the dilemma of no one under his command?

For thousands of years, the talents accumulated by the vampire clan will become David's help.

For them, getting rid of the old stubbornness in the Supernatural Investigation Defense Bureau is the best option for the vampire community.

The vampire clan will have an official identity and will also be the habitat of the vampire clan itself.

The snowman smiled.

When he informed the Grand Elder of the vampire community in Washington of the news, the Great Elder instantly woke up and was overjoyed, and through his personal connections, he contacted the government personnel supported by the Washington community, and actively promoted the renewal of the Supernatural Investigation and Defense Bureau with the influence of vampires in the top of the government.

At the same time, David contacts General Ross and the Hydra spy in S.H.I.E.L.D., Sitwell.

The military and the World Security Council will put more pressure on this matter.

With these three parties in play, even the president has had to think more.

A group of declining old stubborns, compared to the rising David Fisk, as long as they are people with normal IQ, they know which side to stand.

The next day.

David leads the Snowman, Wesley, and Morbius to the headquarters of the Occult Investigation and Defense Agency, a castle-like manor in downtown Washington.

When they entered the conference room under the guidance of ordinary agents, and saw a few people sitting in the room, calm, generally over sixty years old, and gray-haired, a sneering smile involuntarily appeared on their faces.

"First meeting, guys."

Without waiting for them to speak, David pulled himself out of his chair and sat down.

Snowman, Wesley, and Morbius stood behind him, bodyguards and no intention of taking a seat, as if the reason why they appeared was to support David.

The faces of everyone in the conference room were slightly gloomy.

Tom Manning scolded: "David Fisk, you have to learn to be polite in the face of some seniors. ”

"In the face of you shameless people who want to usurp the fruits of other people's success, politeness is not a must."

David's eyes sharpened, swept the faces of everyone present, and finally landed on Tom Manning, and said slowly: "Especially you, Mr. Tom Manning. ”

Tom Manning's face sank.

"If I'm not mistaken, you've been removed from your post now, and you have nothing to do with the Occult Investigation Defense Agency."

David smirked: "Why are you sitting in this room, to be honest, I don't care at all." I just care, if you want to be a nail in my eye, don't blame me for pulling you out this nail. ”

The rhetoric is unabashed.

Tom Manning's face changed slightly, and he heard a strong threat in David's words.

David's identity on the face is quite good.

Underworld bosses, well-known entrepreneurs, superhero Batman, scientists, military collaborators, and even S.H.I.E.L.D. members.

A litany of identities makes it impossible to ignore every word that comes out of his mouth.

The Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau belongs to another system, and although it is said that it cannot be matched with the many identities on David's face, it does not mean that David's influence cannot be used at the Gauguin level.

"You're threatening me?"

Tom Manning suppressed his anger: "Even though I'm no longer the head of the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau, I still have a say in the affairs of the Bureau. I'm the one who knows the department best, there's no one. ”

"It's our unanimous agreement to rehire Tom Manning as an advisor to the Occult Investigation Defense Agency, so he's qualified to sit here."

Occult expert, Dr. Antonel chose to stand up and support the former director: "I hope this can answer your inner doubts." ”

"Of course, as an old-timer in the bureau, you do have such qualifications."

David was as kind as a stream, his gaze swept around, his tone was calm, but the content revealed aggressiveness: "However, as the director of the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau, I am also qualified to fire all of you." ”

"Director?"

Everyone in the conference room looked at each other.

"Who appointed it? Why weren't we notified? ”

Tom Manning panicked in his heart, feeling that David's tone was not small, not like he was lying, and asked in a deep voice: "David, you'd better not talk nonsense, otherwise we are qualified to punish you on behalf of the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau." ”

"I'm sorry, but based on the documents I have, I'm afraid you don't have the qualifications."

As soon as David stretched out his hand, the snowman took out an official appointment document from the briefcase he carried with him and threw it on the conference table.

Tom Manning, with an ominous premonition, opened the file and petrified on the spot.

Seeing this, someone snatched the document and glanced at it a few times, his face twitched, and his eyes were extremely gloomy.

They couldn't believe that their careful preparation would usher in such an ending.

David made a decision that surprised everyone.

He didn't show any emotion, and directly lifted the table and put a new seat on it.

In this way, the person sitting at the table naturally changed rounds.

"Out of sympathy for the elderly, you were dismissed early."

David smiled: "Of course, there will be no less due retirement benefits and compensation, which you deserve for so many years." Thank you for your efforts, and I will lead the Paranormal Investigation and Defense Bureau to move forward and strive for your approval. ”

"How dare you do that?!"

Tom Manning had just fallen into a stupor, and before he could speak, Dr. Antonel beside him couldn't help but scold: "Do you really think that by firing us, you can get your wish and control everything? I tell you, no one will listen to you without us! ”

"It's okay."

David still wrote lightly: "The last thing I need under my hands is the people who do the work." ”

Everyone suddenly thought that David was not only a gang boss, but also an entrepreneur, and he also had good relations with all parties. The point is, one of the bodyguards standing behind him is also a member of the vampire Washington group.

Thinking of this, several people turned disgraced, realizing that they had misestimated the situation, which had led to all the efforts made over the years in vain.

"Haha."

At this time, Dr. Howard Yinton, who had not spoken, laughed a few times: "It's okay, Professor Bloom is dead, and it's time for me to retire...... That's good, David Fisk, you've impressed me, and I hope you'll be able to lead the Occult Investigation Defense Bureau forward as you promised. ”

After that, in the shocked, angry, or helpless eyes of several people around him, he got up and left without hesitation, with a hint of relief on his back.

David stared at the man with interest.

Howard Innton was the only veteran of the information he knew who did not sign the petition for the co-president.

To put it bluntly, he has no hostility towards himself.

For such a person, David didn't mind being friendly, so he nodded and watched the other person leave.

Immediately after, he refocused his gaze on the old stubborns led by Tom Manning in front of him.

"Everyone, let's go, don't send it!"

He spoke in a resolute tone and did not hesitate to give the order to evict the guest.

Tom Manning put away the look of disgrace on his face and looked deeply at David.

"Let's go, after today, we will be part of the retirement group."

He laughed self-deprecatingly.

I have thought about my retirement life countless times, but I didn't expect that this day would really come, and I would be driven away from the place where I had struggled myself, so embarrassed.

David watched a few people leave, his expression calm.

Moments later, he summoned all the current agents within the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau for a short meeting.

Stage.

David stood in the center, the snowman beside him, and Wesley and Morbius on the other side.

All of them had serious faces.

"Long story short."

"I'm your new director, David Fisk, you can call me Batman, it doesn't matter."

"I'm standing here, emphasizing only one thing - disobedient, get out of here, don't let me chase you away, otherwise the situation will not be so good, and I dare to swear, the one who suffers must be you."

David opened his mouth and showed a tough stance.

Everyone in the audience looked at each other, silent, and fell into a dead silence.

They have been notified that all the veterans in the bureau have submitted their retirement applications.

David is in control.

Everyone understands that the current Paranormal Investigation and Defense Bureau, under David's thunderous methods, has the surname Fisk.

The short meeting ended.

In the director's office, David communicates with the snowman.

"Mr. Deputy Director, the trivial matter is dealt with, and the next thing is the main meal, listen up, I can't miss a word about what I want to say next."

This sentence made the snowman frown.

Hearing the word "dinner" from David's mouth is inexplicable.

Then he did not speak, but pricked up his ears.

"Go find someone, keep an eye on him, and keep me informed of his movements."

"Who?"

"Johnny Blazer."

"What are the characteristics?"

The snowman was stunned for a moment, as if he thought of a person, but after thinking about it, he felt that it was not very realistic, and when he saw David's strange expression, he was surprised: "There won't be only one name, right?" ”

"Nope."

David laughed, "I know you must have thought of someone just now, yes, that Johnny Blazer, the most famous stunt star in the United States, to keep an eye on him, and that's important." ”

"You're telling me to keep an eye on a star?"

The snowman showed an incredulous expression, puzzled: "Is there something wrong with him?" ”

"Remember why I ended up on the Occult Investigation and Defense Bureau's wanted list in the first place?"

"Because you're under the devil's eye."

"Not bad."

David nodded, "So you already know why, I'm going to let you keep an eye on Johnny Blazer." ”

"Watt Method!"

The snowman's face sank, his brows tightened, and he always felt an ominous premonition: "Who is it this time?" It can't be tougher than Ogdou Jihad, right? ”

David didn't speak, just shrugged his shoulders.

The snowman's face became more and more ugly.

David was about to speak when he was interrupted by a snowman.

"Don't say it, I don't want to hear it, if I listen to it any more, I should write an epitaph for myself."

The snowman took a deep breath: "I just became the deputy director, and I don't want to do such an unlucky thing. ”

"Don't worry, it stands to reason that just staring at him won't be dangerous."

"I believe it."

The snowman took a deep breath, turned to leave, and as he walked out of the room, he turned around and gave Davy a middle finger: "FXXXK YOU!" ”

David repaid his grievances with virtue and sent a blessing to the snowman:

“gratulations！”