White Queen's trip to the United States ultimately didn't happen.
Because just as she was preparing to leave, the FBI also made their move.
Frye's Bureau of Investigation publicly arrested the insiders on the list, moving from lower-ranking officials upwards, arresting them one by one.
This put immense psychological pressure on those not yet caught, forcing them to make mistakes.
However, it must be said that the three high-ranking officials were incredibly composed; under such pressure, they continued with their duties as if nothing was happening, not revealing a single suspicious clue until everyone on the list had been arrested.
Frye was somewhat disappointed, but the Bureau of Investigation gained significant prestige.
Yesterday, the FBI's announcement that they had uncovered the mastermind behind the Missile Crisis had already brought them into the spotlight, and the very next day, they caught internal corrupt officials, instantly earning the Bureau of Investigation respect from countless people.
Even… many officials were terrified.
If such internal traitors could be identified within a day, what if Frye wanted to target a particular official?
Thus, with the new President in office, Frye's increasingly quiet social circle once again became lively, with many officials and corporate leaders seeking to meet him for meals and gatherings.
They knew Frye enjoyed being flattered, so they all aimed to build good relationships and exchange some benefits, hoping to have more room to maneuver if they encountered problems in the future.
Frye accepted all invitations; he loved being the center of attention, and what made him incredibly proud was that, due to the immense impact of the incident, even Kennedy had no choice but to include him in the core decision-making circle.
The power he had lost was instantly fully restored.
However, while the outside World marveled at the FBI's efficiency and extensive capabilities, the Missile Crisis did not dissipate as people expected after the exposure of the mastermind; instead, it continued to escalate.
"Even with Sebastian Shaw's instigation, everything started with the United States deploying missiles in Turkey, and our establishment of a missile Base in Cuba is a response to them!"
At the high-level meeting of the Soviet Union, Volkov, Military bigwig and Shaw's insider, spoke passionately.
"This is no longer about that Mutant!"
"If the missiles in Turkey are not withdrawn, and we prematurely abandon Cuba, the Soviet Union will lose all credibility on the international stage!"
The Soviet Union, as those who understand know, being aggressive is their political correctness here. Volkov's words resonated with many high-ranking officials, even the somewhat indecisive Chairman of the Supreme Committee became impassioned.
So, Volkov's proposal was quickly approved.
"Send the fleet to Cuba to test the United States' reaction; ideally, they will back down voluntarily."
The Soviet Chairman knew Kennedy also did not want to start a nuclear war, so this was a game of who would flinch first.
The Chairman felt that, in terms of stress resistance, he was stronger than Kennedy, this young playboy.
Although Kennedy's previous tough stance had surprised him, the Chairman believed that was merely the work of his advisors; when real conflict broke out, Kennedy would surely back down.
An hour later, the Soviet Chairman issued a statement, claiming that the United States' deployment of missiles in Turkey and its impending blockade of Cuba were acts of aggression, and that the Soviet Union would not compromise with aggression.
In the evening, Kennedy again delivered a televised speech, stating firmly that if the missile Base was not removed, the official blockade of Cuba would begin tomorrow.
With these two clashing statements, the whole World was in an uproar.
"They remain engrossed in their standoff, as if Sebastian Shaw doesn't exist," a media outlet commented.
"Bang!"
Shaw slammed the newspaper onto the table.
"Where is this newspaper located? If it's on my way, I'll let them know what 'not existing' truly means!"
Shaw said, rarely losing his temper so completely.
This time, he felt an unprecedented humiliation; it was clearly a three-way game, so why was he only mentioned by name?
He was supposed to be the main character!
"It must be Fang Yuan!" Shaw said hatefully.
With public opinion so tightly controlled, someone must be manipulating it, and Shaw naturally figured out who was behind it.
Moreover, seeing the X-Squad cooperate so well with Vought Corporation in shaping public opinion, Shaw realized he had misjudged; the leader of the X-Squad was not Charles, but Fang Yuan!
"Trying to avoid creating a bad impression of Mutants among humans?" Shaw, having calmed down, grinned confidently, "Too bad, humans will never be worthy of peaceful coexistence with Mutants!"
"We've arrived," Red Devil said, walking over. "The United States' warships have blockaded the coast, so we can only stop here and teleport over."
That's right, Sebastian Shaw was in the United States again.
Because his insiders here had been almost completely wiped out, White Queen alone was no longer enough; Shaw had to go himself to reassure those top officials.
"After we're done, go find Fang Yuan and tell him I want to meet him," Shaw suddenly said before leaving.
White Queen frowned slightly but said nothing, but Salvador couldn't help but ask, "Since he's already helping the X-Squad, would he still dare to meet us?"
Shaw shook his head, his voice loud and imposing.
"He will!"
"What, Shaw wants to see me?"
Approaching evening, Fang Yuan, who had just returned to Xavier's Mansion, asked in confusion after Red Devil delivered the message.
Speaking of which, Charles really needed to upgrade the Mansion's security. With this level of security, how could he run a school here in the future?
Huh?
No, this is a school in the United States.
Everything made sense now.
"That's right, but you don't really need to go," Red Devil advised.
Actively walking into a trap when war was imminent was practically a death wish.
But Fang Yuan thought of the scene at Vought Corporation today.
With Shaw's insiders arrested and the news and public opinion, Shaw would easily know that Fang Yuan was behind it.
And currently, Vought Corporation was mostly using Hellfire Club's resources.
So Fang Yuan had long instructed President Murray to prepare for emergencies; if Hellfire Club started to retaliate, they only needed to hold out until Shaw's downfall.
But he didn't expect Murray to tell him today that everything was normal.
Shaw should have already realized that Fang Yuan had betrayed him, yet Hellfire Club's resources were still open to Vought Corporation.
What was this?
This was called—
"Perspective," Fang Yuan said, squinting at Red Devil with a look that implied he was disappointing, "Your perspective is too narrow."
"Am I the kind of person who fears death? If my Good Brother invites me, how can I not go?"
Red Devil fell silent. Although Fang Yuan's actions so far made him seem like such a person, Red Devil felt something was off.
And… I'm concerned about you, and you're despising me?
Red Devil quickly squinted back.
"Immature."
Fang Yuan looked away and began to organize his thoughts.
This time, it wouldn't be a meeting between a trusted subordinate and a Good Brother, but rather—
King against King!
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