Time passed slowly, and half a year passed in a flash.
During this period of time, Gary was basically immersed in comprehending the "Seven Towers Sword Soul" and comprehending the original laws of space. However, the secret method of soul is extremely profound. In half a year, he only understood some basic superficial knowledge, and he was far away from enslaving other people's souls.
It's still far from enough, but it can be done by using some small means of mental control.
After walking out of the attic, Gary returned to the office and called Carter in.
"Minister Gary, what are your orders?" Carter said in a business-like manner.
"How's the situation in the department lately?" Gary asked casually, not caring.
Carter frowned slightly. She had been worrying about this matter recently, "Minister Gary, the situation in the department is quite bad. If we no longer get funds, we may not be able to continue normal operations!"
"Oh? Have you reached this point of difficulty?" Gary raised his eyebrows. During this period, he had to understand the secret method, so he didn't pay much attention to the situation in the department, but now it seems to be very bad.
Carter did not hide anything and continued: "Minister Gary, when Smith was the director, the department members went through a round of additions. In addition, because of the need to research unlimited formulas and restart the super soldier serum project, more than a dozen researchers were added.
, so the funds for normal operation of the department are ten times more than at the beginning.”
Speaking of this, she said helplessly: "Stark has provided maintenance funds for two consecutive years. Although this is just a drop in the bucket of Stark Industries for him, it is only his personal sponsorship.
Last month, Fury rejected Stark's continued sponsorship, so the department now only has enough funds to maintain operations for half a month."
"So... in another half month, there won't even be food in the cafeteria?" Gary said speechlessly.
"Minister Gary, you can understand that." Carter nodded, and then said: "I still stick to my previous idea and lay off some redundant employees. Maybe we can hold on until Fury changes his mind."
Gary shook his head, "This is not a good idea, Carter, remember, we are the country's strategic science department, not an individual. I agree with Fury's approach in this regard."
"By the way, where's Fury?"
"Deputy Secretary Fury has been out on mission for half a month!" Carter replied.
Gary was stunned, "Performing a mission? What mission?"
"It was an intelligence mission assigned to him by Director Warren." Carter shrugged, "Minister Gary, you know, we are under the jurisdiction of the CIA."
"I don't like hearing this name now." Gary stood up and said.
Carter glanced at Gary and said coldly: "Minister Gary, are you going back to the research laboratory again?"
Gary could naturally hear the complaint in Carter's tone. He rolled his eyes and said, "Of course not. I'm going to go to the Intelligence Bureau. Oh, and I still need a driver. If you have nothing to do, you can serve as part-time."
"Go to the Intelligence Bureau?" Carter was startled, "Minister Gary, why are you going to the Intelligence Bureau?"
While changing clothes, Gary said: "The department is almost out of business. As a minister, I should go get some funds. I hope someone will remember me!"
After saying that, he ignored Carter and walked quickly downstairs.
"Minister Gary, wait." Carter quickly chased after him.
"Oh, Carter, you figured it out? Do you want to be my driver?" Gary said with a smile.
Carter did not speak, but opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat. Then she turned her head and looked at Gary and said: "I hope this trip will not be in vain!"
Gary chuckled, "Don't worry, my name is still useful."
…
CIA, reception room.
"Minister Gary, please wait a moment, Director Warren is dealing with urgent matters." Warren's secretary smiled.
Gary and Carter waited in the reception room for a full hour.
"Gary, it seems your name doesn't work." Carter said calmly.
"Carter, be patient. Maybe Director Warren really has something urgent to deal with." Gary didn't care at all. He could still afford to wait for this time. Anyway, after today, Director Warren can only listen to him.
.
Carter sneered, she didn't believe Warren could have anything important to do.
After waiting for a while, Warren's secretary appeared in the reception room and asked Gary to come over.
"Gary, I'm really sorry. There are too many things to do and I made you wait a little longer. Do you mind?" Warren seemed very enthusiastic. He pointed to the chair in front of the desk and said, "Sit down first."
When Gary sat on the chair, Warren asked: "Gary, it's rare for you to come to the Intelligence Bureau. What's the reason for your visit this time?"
"Director Warren, how much do you know about the Hydra organization?" Gary asked quietly.
Warren paused and said with a smile: "Gary, I don't know as much about Hydra as you do."
Gary narrowed his eyes and said: "Director Warren, this is not necessarily true. As a member of Hydra, and also able to assume the position of director of the CIA, you should know more details than me, right?"
"Minister Gary, I don't know what you are talking about?" Warren's tone softened.
Gary stood up, walked directly to the desk, held the table with both hands, stared at Warren and said: "Director Warren, although I understand very well that you Hydra are eager to grab the Cosmic Cube, but I have to say
, you are too anxious."
"Minister Gary, what do you want to do! This is the CIA!" Warren stared at Gary with a gloomy expression.
Gary was too lazy to continue talking nonsense, and his mental power directly condensed into an invisible sword, covering Warren, and then penetrated into Warren's spiritual sea.
With his ninth-level star-level strength, it was naturally extremely easy.
"You, what did you do to me, to me?" After Gary removed his telepathy, Warren said in panic and fear.
"Director Warren, don't panic, I just left something on you. As long as you don't have any bad thoughts about me, this thing won't happen, but..." Before Gary could finish speaking, Wo
Lunjiu screamed.
Gary spread his hands helplessly and said, "Look, I told you not to have any bad thoughts towards me, why didn't you listen?"
…
Half an hour later, Warren sat on the chair in front of his desk with a pale face, while Gary sat on the director's office chair with his legs crossed.
"Gary, I've told you everything I know, please take back what's in my head." Warren said weakly.
"Warren, don't be so naive, you know this is impossible." Gary shrugged, then stood up and said: "From now on, you can just be your own director honestly. How to deal with the questioning from the top brass behind Hydra?
, you should be more experienced than me, okay, let’s do this for now, oh, by the way, you’d better release the research funds of the strategic science department as soon as possible, the employees in my department can hardly afford to eat.”
With that said, Gary walked to the door. He paused and said, "Warren, don't play tricks. I believe you don't want to experience the pain before."
When Warren heard this, he couldn't help but shudder, and looking at Gary's leaving back, his face was filled with regret.