Chapter 513 Salary Increase

Luke's house.

With nothing to worry about, Luke is waking up later than usual.

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

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

There is a breakfast shop near the community where fried pancakes are particularly good. Luke plans to eat two pancakes and a bowl of tofu nao later. It would not be appropriate to come here for breakfast after moving to a new house.

"Buzz..."

Suddenly, there was a loud noise 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 courtyard. .

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

It is also a rare event for them that a helicopter suddenly lands in the community.

At the same time, they were also very curious, what is this helicopter for?

In the eyes of everyone, the door of the helicopter opened.

A man wearing an FBI uniform jumped out of the plane and ran to the yard of Luke's house, "Consultant Li, I'm Armon Haynes, a senior FBI anti-terrorism agent."

Luke greeted with a smile, "Dude, you came just in time, I just made a pot of coffee, would you like a cup?"

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

Luke couldn't figure out why they came, "What did you ask me for?"

"We just received news that there was a terrorist attack at Steven Community College, and more than 30 teachers and students were killed."

Luke frowned slightly, "It's the community college where Jordan Reddy works, is he also the target?"

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

Luke drank the coffee in his cup in one gulp, "Before, the Los Angeles Police Department participated in the investigation of terrorist attacks and had been secretly protecting Jordan Reddy, and there were corresponding arrangements at Steven Community College.

Didn't the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security arrange a related arrangement? "

Armon Haynes said, "We know that Jordan Reddy had a relationship with the bomber Tappani Reagan, but Tappani Reagan is dead.

It stands to reason that there is no need for the remaining terrorists to take revenge on Jordan Reddy. "

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

However, biological and chemical weapons are suitable for use in closed and densely populated environments, and the community college where Jordan Reddy works is a very suitable location for the attack.

Therefore, the reason why terrorists attacked Steven Community College should not be because of Jordan Reddy. "

Luke said, "I can understand your words, but it doesn't mean that other people can understand. From the perspective of others, no matter what the reason is, terrorists did attack the community college where Jordan Reddy is."

Armand Haynes sighed, "Deputy Director Lynn Blois is waiting for you to check the scene of the terrorist attack together at Steven Community College. If you have anything to say, why don't we say it in the helicopter."

"The Los Angeles Police Department just announced yesterday that it will no longer participate in the investigation of the terrorist attack. What reason and identity do I have to go to the scene of the terrorist attack?"

Armon Haynes said, "You're the FBI's forensic consultant."

"You're right, but it doesn't mean I have to accept the dispatch of Deputy Director Lynn Blois. I have the right to refuse." It's not that Luke doesn't want to help solve terrorist attacks, but before participating, there must be a Clear statement.

It is true that Luke is the FBI's criminal investigation consultant, but strictly speaking, he is the criminal investigation consultant of the FBI's New York office. Moreover, this criminal investigation consultant has no salary, only subsidies and rewards for handling cases.

He uses this identity to cooperate with the FBI's Los Angeles office. Mutual benefit is no problem, but it does not mean that he will unilaterally and unconditionally provide support.

It's not in line with his style of work.

Armand Haynes said, "Deputy Director Lynn Blois said that she will give you a satisfactory answer after the meeting. She originally wanted to come in person, but time does not allow it. If she does not go to the scene, Homeland People from the Ministry of Security will take the lead."

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

He glanced at his watch, "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 Steven Community College.

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

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

Never mind DHS or FBI, they can't match the LAPD in terms of manpower.

Seeing the police officers around Luke greeted 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 Lynn Blois.

Lynn Blois said straight to the point, "Consultant Li, this terrorist attack is more difficult than imagined, and the danger of terrorists has increased. I need your assistance to arrest terrorists as soon as possible."

"Deputy Director Blois, I'm just a criminal investigation consultant of the FBI's New York office. I can help you as much as I can, but if I use this identity to officially participate in the investigation of terrorist attacks, it would be a bit nondescript, what do you think? "

"You're right. I've also considered this issue, so I'm going to recommend you together with Anthony as a criminal investigation consultant for the FBI's Los Angeles office."

Luke shook his head, "Don't forget, I'm a lapd, and this identity is enough in Los Angeles. I don't think it's helpful for me to have another identity as a criminal investigation consultant?"

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

Second, this time it is a paid consultant, which by standard should be comparable to the salary of an assistant supervisor.

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

Luke didn't immediately agree, but asked instead, "Are there any requirements for this consultant's job?"

"You don't need to clock in to work every day, but when you encounter some difficult cases, you need to provide some advice on criminal investigation. It will not be much different from your current relationship with the FBI, but the relationship is closer."

Luke thought about it for a while. He didn't get paid in the FBI's New York office. It was a bit false to say that he was a consultant.

If the FBI's Los Angeles office really paid him a real salary, then his status as a consultant would be a real deal, and it would be equivalent to having another iron rice bowl.

His salary in the Los Angeles Police Department is tens of thousands of dollars. If the salary of the assistant director of the FBI is added, it is also a relatively high salary in the world.

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

"OK, I accept your proposal."

"Welcome to the FBI's Los Angeles office, you are now your own."

Luke quipped, "Will I have my own office?"

Lynn Blois spread her hands, "You have to discuss this with the supervisor in person, I think there is a high probability that there will be."

"Is the supervisor easy to get along with?"

Lynn Blois smiled, as if you knew it yourself, "OK, let's talk about the case!"

Luke asked, "How's the situation at the scene?"

Lynn Blois shook her head, "I don't know either, because it's a biochemical attack, and we can't enter the site until the CDC confirms the danger level."

Lynn Blois continued, "We received an alarm from Steven Community College, claiming that a classroom was filled with red smoke. At that time, some students were curious, looked in through the door window, and found that everyone was staggering. When symptoms of poisoning of varying degrees appeared, the school immediately called the police.

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

As for the specific situation at the scene of the terrorist attack, we can only go in and check it after the CDC confirms its safety. "

Luke was thoughtful, "Do you know why terrorism changed the way of attack?"

Lynn Blois replied, "Initial judgment, it is likely to be related to the death of Tapani Reagan. Tapani Reagan is a veteran who has been to the battlefield. He is fully capable of making improvised bombs, but now he is dead. up.

Moreover, his death is likely to arouse the anger of his accomplices, which will lead to more extreme attacks. "

During the conversation, a Caucasian woman in a white chemical protective suit came over. She looked about forty years old, but white hair could be seen faintly on the top of her head.

The reporters outside the cordon started commotion again, shooting her indiscriminately.

Lynn Blois introduced, "This is the head of the CDC, Penny Schmidt.

This is FBI criminal investigation consultant Luke Lee. "

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

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

"Is there any danger now?"

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

Luke confirmed, "Are you sure?"

Penny Schmidt's tone was firm, "Of course, I can go with you. I am also very interested in this disease-causing virus."

"What virus?"

"Yagora virus, once infected with this virus, it will cause Yagora disease.

This is a very rare terminal illness. As far as I know, there are less than ten cases in the entire United States, and there is currently no effective drug for treatment. "

Luke pressed, "Is this disease lethal so quickly?"

"No, generally speaking, people suffering from this disease will gradually get worse and have difficulty breathing, bulging veins, and red skin. 2 to 4 years.

However, the virus used by Fear Points has been modified and mutated, which has enhanced the infectivity and onset speed of the virus, making the human body unable to withstand such rapid changes, and the immune system cannot make an effective counterattack. The whole process is shortened to 2 to 4 minutes, and the person who made this biochemical weapon is definitely an expert. "

Seeing is believing, hearing is believing.

Luke and Lynn Blois decided to go to the scene to check it out.

For safety reasons, Luke decided to put on a chemical protective suit and a gas mask.

As an expert at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Penny Schmidt has certain credibility in her words. The virus on the scene is probably not contagious, but her own life is her own, not the expert's.

Soon, Luke came to the classroom where the terrorist attack was fully equipped. In the classroom, there were more than 30 victims lying on the ground in a mess. Everyone was foaming at the mouth, their faces were stiff, and their veins were bulging. The skin was red, and the death was terrible.

Looking at the young faces with different skin colors, even though Luke was used to seeing corpses, he couldn't bear it.

In the hallway of the classroom, Luke saw the body of Jordan Reddy.

The adulterer who slept with his friend's wife could not escape the disaster after all.

Luke's gaze fell on the suitcase at Jordan Reddy's feet. This suitcase was made of a special material. If you look closely, there is a square hole on the top of the suitcase.

Penny Schmidt said, "We have tested it just now. This suitcase is likely to be a biological and chemical weapon for a terrorist attack. There is a special container in the suitcase. Once the mechanism is triggered, the container will be opened. Under the action, the virus spreads rapidly, and once people in the classroom inhale the virus, they will move slowly and stiffen, without even a chance to escape."

Hearing Penny Schmidt's description, Luke was a little worried. His biggest reliance was the bullet avoidance card, but could that thing prevent biochemical viruses?

He was confused, "Since it's a virus, is there a vaccine to prevent it?"

Penny Schmidt shook her head, "Although the Yagora virus is powerful, its transmissibility is relatively weak under normal circumstances, and there is almost no possibility of large-scale infection, so no related vaccine has been developed. If a related vaccine is to be developed, According to the normal way, it will take at least 3 to 5 months."

Luke asked back, "Listen to you, there is a special way."

"Humans are very strange animals. Some people are naturally immune to a certain virus. As long as they find an immune body, they can produce a vaccine for the Yagora virus through their blood."

Lynn Blois asked, "What is the probability of an immune body appearing?"

"thousandth."

Lynn Blois frowned. She really had to wait until so many people died to find a solution. She should also be dismissed. "I think it's more reliable to catch these bastards first."

At this moment, there was a noise outside, which attracted the attention of Luke and others.

Originally, I would go to bed at 9 o'clock in the evening, but as long as my health is better, I still want to write.