American Tax Officer

Western Suburb Branch.

During this period, Buckynison and others in the office had come up with some methods attempting to resolve the issue, but after discussions and analysis by everyone, they were all vetoed in the end.

Therefore, at this moment, each person had their brows tightly furrowed, showing a somewhat helpless posture.

Amid this silence that lasted for a while, David, who was resting his chin on his hand, seemed to have thought of something, and his gaze gradually shifted from being profound to becoming bright.

But just then, his phone rang, and upon seeing that it was Deputy Director Donald from the Headquarters calling, he had no choice but to answer: "Deputy Director Donald."

"David, you haven't handled this case well. You shouldn't have struck at Rodrigozki's group while he was still in Bear Country!"

Donald's words lacked their usual gentleness and came out firm and accusatory from the start.

"I apologize, Deputy Director Donald, I admit I didn't consider all aspects of the case thoroughly, but now I feel like things might not necessarily develop in a bad direction..."

"What do you mean?"

"Deputy Director Donald, what do you think would be the reaction if we could catch Rodrigozki now?"

"The current public opinion is unfavorable to us. Many are waiting to laugh at our Internal Revenue Service. If you could catch Rodrigozki now, especially while he is still in Bear Country, both your personal reputation and the prestige of our IRS would increase significantly.

However, on the other hand, he is now within Bear Country, and as you know, our relationship with Bear Country isn't the best, catching him is nearly impossible."

"Deputy Director Donald, I think there might be a way, as long as we find the method..."

"Find a method? What method?"

"This isn't something I can explain over the phone in short order, and with the situation being urgent right now, Deputy Director Donald, I want to start moving on it as quickly as possible. If there is any progress or results, I will notify you, how does that sound?"

Donald was silent for a while before replying, "Alright, since you believe you have a way, I choose to trust you. However, your personal safety must also be guaranteed. I've already dispatched a squad from the California Armed Department to protect you until this matter is settled."

"Okay, understood, Deputy Director Donald."

At Washington D.C. Headquarters, after hanging up the phone, Donald immediately returned to the meeting room where, upon his entry, he heard almost everyone agreeing on a course of action and he immediately said, "I've arranged for the Armed Department personnel to protect David. What's the situation now?"

"Deputy Director Donald, we've discussed it and decided to ask for a little help from the CIA. We're looking to see if we can take out Rodrigozki directly in Bear Country, that seems to be the best approach right now."

Capturing him was too difficult; having CIA operatives eliminate Rodrigozki would likely have a higher success rate. Besides, Rodrigozki wasn't an important person in Bear Country, so taking him out probably wouldn't provoke a significant response from the Bear Country officials.

"This might resolve the bounty threat on David, but it doesn't seem to serve as much of a deterrent..."

Hearing Donald's words, Rohan retorted discontentedly, "Managing to resolve the bounty threat and preventing the IRS from losing face is already good enough, what deterrent effect are you still hoping for?"

"Here's the thing, everyone. I just spoke with David, and he said there might be a way to catch Rodrigozki. If we can actually catch him, not only will it serve as a deterrent, but it will also elevate the authority of the IRS!"

Upon hearing Donald's words, many in the room were visibly stirred.

Simply taking out Rodrigozki would only help maintain the IRS's dignity from crumbling; strictly speaking, it would still be quite embarrassing since assassinations are generally viewed as dishonorable.

But if they could capture him and even bring him to trial, that would be extraordinary.

The uproar and deterrence it would cause might even surpass the impact of the last time they deployed armed forces.

Military deployment only proves the strength of the IRS in America.

Whereas Rodrigozki is in Bear Country, the second most powerful military nation in the world, and more importantly, they're an adversary to America. But now having crossed the IRS, even while situated in Bear Country he would still face retribution. The shock this would deliver to the world and to criminals couldn't be overstated.

"Heh!"

As everyone was indulging in wishful thinking, Rohan's scoff cut through the room, "That sounds too easy. Rodrigozki is in Bear Country now. You're already finding it difficult just to take him out, and you're thinking of capturing and bringing him back to America? It's pure fantasy!"

Upon hearing this, the other senior officials came to their senses.

Indeed, no matter how capable David was, Rodrigozki was currently in Bear Country – what could possibly be done to bring him back?

It seemed highly improbable!

With this realization, one senior official asked out of skepticism, "Deputy Director Donald, what is this 'method' he's talking about?"

"He said he can't explain it over the phone right now as the situation is urgent, and he needs to start making arrangements. He'll inform us once there's something tangible."

Donald's response left the senior officials somewhat speechless.

And Donald continued, "I think although there are difficulties, if he dares to make such a claim, then he must have some confidence. How about we let him try? After all, if he succeeds, then the IRS will greatly benefit from the enhanced prestige, and if he fails, we can simply follow your suggestion and let the CIA take action."