Luke's house.

Being so light, Luke got up later than usual.

After getting up, he made a cup of coffee, took the coffee to the yard, and bathed in the warm sunshine.

Nothing happened last night, there was no action outside, but his heart was always a little uneasy, he didn't have a good rest, and he even felt a little lack of energy in the morning.

There is a breakfast shop near the community that serves very good fried pancakes. Luke plans to eat two pancakes and a bowl of tofu in a while. It will not be appropriate to have breakfast here after he moves to a new house.

"Buzzing..."

Suddenly, there was a noisy sound in the sky, and then Luke felt a strong wind coming. He looked up and saw a helicopter slowly descending from the sky and parked on the road in front of his yard.

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The surrounding neighbors were also alarmed by the noise of the helicopter, and one by one came out of their homes to watch the excitement.

A helicopter suddenly landed in the community, which was also a rare event for them.

At the same time, they were also very curious, what was this helicopter doing?

In front of everyone's attention, the helicopter door opened.

A man wearing an FBI uniform jumped out of the plane and ran into the yard of Luke's house, "Counselor Li, I am FBI senior counter-terrorism agent Armand Haines."

Luke smiled and greeted, "Man, you came just in time. I just brewed a pot of coffee. Do you want a cup?"

Armand Haines said loudly, "Sir, I really need a cup of coffee, but time is urgent now and the helicopter is still waiting for us."

Luke also didn't understand the purpose of their coming, "What are you looking for me for?"

"We have just received news that a terrorist attack occurred at Stevens Community College, and approximately 30 teachers and students were killed."

Luke frowned slightly, "This is the community college where Jordan Reddy works. Is he also a target?"

Armand Haines shook his head, "The identity of the deceased cannot be determined yet."

Luke drank the coffee in his cup and said, "Before, the Los Angeles Police Department participated in investigating terrorist attacks and had been secretly protecting Jordan Reddy. There were also corresponding arrangements at Stevens Community College.

Didn’t the FBI and Department of Homeland Security make relevant arrangements?”

Armand Haines said, "We know that Jordan Reddy had a grudge against Tapani Regan, the terrorist who carried out the bombing, but Tapani Regan is dead.

It stands to reason that there is no need for the remaining terrorist points to retaliate against Jordan Reddy."

Armand Haines continued, "According to the clues we know, this attack is different from previous bombing attacks. This time the terrorists used biological and chemical weapons.

Biological and chemical weapons are suitable for use in closed, densely populated environments, and Jordan Reddy's community college is a very suitable attack location.

Therefore, the reason why terrorists attacked Stevens Community College was not because of Jordan Reddy."

Luke said, "I can understand what you are saying, but it does not mean that others can understand. In the eyes of others, no matter what the reason, terrorists did attack Jordan Reddy's community college."

Armand Haines sighed, "Deputy Director Lynne Blois is waiting for you at Stevens Community College to inspect the scene of the terrorist attack. If you have any questions, why don't we talk about it on the helicopter."

"The Los Angeles Police Department just announced yesterday that it will no longer participate in the investigation of terrorist attacks. For what reason and in what capacity should I go to the scene of the terrorist attack now?"

Armand Haines said, "You are the FBI's criminal investigation consultant."

"You are right, but it does not mean that I must accept the assignment of Deputy Director Lynne Blois. I have the right to refuse." It's not that Luke doesn't want to help detect terrorist attacks, but before participating, he must have

A clear statement.

It is true that Luke is a criminal investigation consultant for the FBI, but strictly speaking, he is a criminal investigation consultant for the FBI's New York office. Moreover, this criminal investigation consultant does not receive a salary, only administrative subsidies and rewards.

He uses this status to cooperate with the FBI's Los Angeles office. There is no problem with mutual benefit, but it does not mean that he will provide unilateral and unconditional support.

This is not in line with his work style.

Armand Haines said, "Deputy Director Lynne Blois said she would give you a satisfactory answer after the meeting. She originally wanted to come in person, but time did not allow it. If she did not go to the scene, the country would

People from the security department will take the lead."

Luke glanced at Armand Haines and told him that he couldn't make the decision. If he wanted to finalize the terms of cooperation, he had to talk to Lynne Blois in person.

He glanced at his watch and said, "Wait for me for five minutes."

Luke returned home, changed his clothes, and boarded the helicopter under the shocked, envious, and puzzled eyes of many neighbors.

The plane took off and flew directly to Stevens Community College.

At this time, the entire Stevens Community College was under martial law.

A cordon was set up around the area, and police patrols helped maintain law and order.

Regardless of the Department of Homeland Security or the FBI, they cannot compare with the Los Angeles Police Department in terms of manpower.

Seeing the police officers around Luke greeting each other in unison, this is also Luke's innate advantage.

Reporters outside the cordon also took random pictures of him.

Soon, Luke met FBI Deputy Director Lynne Blois.

Lynne Blois got straight to the point, "Counsellor Li, this terrorist attack is more difficult than imagined. The danger level of terrorists has increased. I need your help to catch the terrorists as soon as possible."

"Deputy Director Blois, I'm just a criminal investigation consultant at the FBI's New York office. I can help you to the best of my ability, but if I use this status to officially participate in the investigation of a terrorist attack, it would be a bit nondescript. What do you think?

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"You are right. I have also considered this issue, so I am going to recommend you together with Anthony to serve as the criminal investigation consultant of the FBI's Los Angeles office."

Luke shook his head, "Don't forget, I'm Lapd. This identity is enough in Los Angeles. I don't think having an additional identity as a criminal investigation consultant will help me?"

Lynne Blois explained, "First of all, the jurisdiction of the FBI's Los Angeles office can radiate to the entire western United States.

Secondly, this time it is a paid consultant, which according to standards should be equivalent to the salary of an assistant director.

Consultant Li, this is a long-term meal ticket, you can get double salary in the future, even I am a little envious."

Luke did not agree immediately and asked instead, "Are there any requirements for this consultant's job?"

"You don't need to clock in to work every day, but when encountering some difficult cases, you will be required to provide some criminal investigation suggestions. It won't be much different from your current relationship with the FBI, it's just that the relationship is closer."

Luke thought for a while, he didn't get a salary in the FBI's New York office, so he said he was a consultant, which was actually a bit false.

If the FBI's Los Angeles office really pays him a real salary, then his status as a consultant will be real, which is equivalent to another iron rice bowl.

His salary in the Los Angeles Police Department is tens of thousands of dollars. If you add in the salary of an FBI assistant director, it is a fairly high salary globally.

As for the success of her suggestion, in Luke's opinion it is still relatively high. The joint recommendation by two deputy directors of the powerful department is still very substantial.

"OK, I accept your proposal."

"Welcome to the FBI Los Angeles office, you are truly one of your own now."

Luke quipped, "Am I going to have my own office?"

Lynne Blois spread her hands and said, "You have to discuss this with your supervisor in person. I think there is a high probability that it will happen."

"Is the supervisor easy to get along with?"

Lynne Blois smiled, as if she was experiencing it herself, "OK, let's talk about eucalyptus!"

Luke asked, "How is the situation at the scene?"

Lynne Blois shook her head, "I don't know, because it is a biological and chemical attack, and we cannot enter the scene until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the risk level."

Lynne Blois continued, "We received an alarm from Stevens Community College, claiming that a classroom was filled with red smoke. At that time, some students were curious and looked in through the door window and found that everyone was staggering around.

When symptoms of poisoning appeared to varying degrees, the school immediately called the police.

Because the doors and windows were not completely sealed, and some red smoke drifted out, they did not dare to get too close.

As for the specific conditions at the terrorist attack site, we can only wait until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that it is safe before we go in to check."

Luke thought thoughtfully, "Do you know why the terrorists changed the way they attacked?"

Lynne Blois replied, "Preliminary judgment is that it is probably related to the death of Tapani Regan. Tapani Regan was a veteran who had been to the battlefield. He was fully capable of making improvised bombs, but now he is dead."

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Moreover, his death is likely to make his accomplices angry, leading them to adopt more extreme attacks."

During the conversation, a white woman wearing a white chemical protective suit walked over. She looked to be in her forties, but she could faintly see white hair on her head.

The reporters outside the cordon became commotion again, taking pictures of her randomly.

Lynne Blois introduced, "This is the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Penny Schmidt.

This is FBI Criminal Investigation Consultant Luke Lee."

Lynne Blois said seriously, "Professor Schmidt, how is the situation inside?"

"If you are curious, you can go in and see for yourself."

"Is it still dangerous now?"

"No, that kind of biochemical virus can only cause human infection in a specific environment. The red mist has dissipated and can no longer cause harm to the human body."

Luke confirmed, "Are you sure?"

Penny Schmidt said firmly, "Of course, I can go with you. I am also very interested in this disease-causing virus."

"What virus?"
To be continued...