New Gods of North America

After hearing that the partners of the Detective Agency would recently focus on the internal affairs of the academy,

Doug was clearly very interested in the "special investigation commission" currently being conducted by the Detective Agency:

"Mr. Wayne, if possible, I would also like to participate in the current investigation of the Detective Agency."

Wayne didn't mind Doug's participation, after all, if Doug was there, communication within the city would be much simpler.

Although Seth Grayson's ability can also transmit information to a certain extent, it is obviously more suitable for use in "action", and daily communication is not convenient enough.

But Wayne thought for a while:

"But those peripheral members you recruited, shouldn't they have joined the Detective Agency in order to create a better life?

"The investigation we are currently conducting may not directly create benefits. Are they willing to accept only relatively low income for a period of time? This may be inconsistent with what you promised when you recruited them."

This did make Doug hesitate for a while,

Then Doug thought for a while:

"Perhaps some peripheral members will be dissatisfied with this, but some peripheral members chose to accept recruitment for the sake of the church's protection, and they may not object to this.

"Moreover, the person who recruits them and the person who directs their actions do not have to be the same person. If someone quits easily, then they are probably not the people the Detective Agency really wants to recruit."

Separation of "employment" and "use\

,"This is indeed something that an organization should do after it grows bigger...

While Wayne was pondering, Sanders' voice suddenly came from outside the dormitory door:

"Sorry, there is a conversation going on inside, and visitors may not be welcome for the time being."

Then there were two knocks on the dormitory door, a slight pause,

and then Sanders' head stretched in. "Mr. Wayne, someone claiming to be Seth Grayson is waiting to see you."

"Let him in. Also, in the future, we will in principle refer to anyone we don't know as 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' first."

"Yes."

Wayne first responded to him,

and then he realized that as the number of people in the Detective Agency increased, he seemed to have become a little "important."

When others wanted to meet, they actually had to "wait."

Seth Grayson quickly walked into the dormitory,

The dormitory door was closed again, and that Sanders continued to stand at the door with his hands down like a bodyguard, still with his back straight.

Wayne introduced the other's identity to the two of them.

Doug is currently the only "official agent" of the Detective Agency, and there is no problem in saying that he is "experienced."

As for Seth, he is now tentatively considered a "member" of the Detective Agency, but whether he can truly join depends on confirming his subsequent performance, at least not to be bait sent by the other party.

Doug and Seth looked at each other, then Seth lowered his head, avoiding Doug's gaze,

Doug continued to look at the other party, and then took the lead in speaking, but did not reach out his hand, "As one of the old agents of the Detective Agency, welcome to join us."

Seth lowered his eyes and nodded to show his respect.

"Is there anything new? Seth," Wayne asked.

Hearing this, Seth Grayson still seemed to be half a beat slow as usual, as if he was thinking,

At the same time, he glanced in Doug's direction as if asking, as if confirming whether Doug could listen,

After Wayne said "no problem\

,"Seth Grayson continued to speak:

"We have discovered two more fallen people who need to report to the academy church every day, but they do not have daily contact with you, Mr. Wayne, and they do not seem to be inquiring about you or the Detective Agency.

"And there is another new situation, Miss Olivia Fisk, the number of times she has gone to the academy church in the past two weeks seems to be a little abnormal."

Huh?!

Miss Olivia?!

As Ian Fisk's sister, Wayne had promised to pay attention to news about her to ensure her safety.

Judging from her family background alone, Miss Olivia should not be easily "manipulated\

,"But thinking about this young lady's "achievements"...

When Wayne first knew her, she had been kidnapped.

It feels like her head is not very alert...

Wayne frowned slightly, "Have you learned the general reason?"

Seth Grayson lowered his head:

"It is not clear yet. Although Miss Olivia is very popular in the academy, her daily social circle is not too wide, and it is difficult for us to inquire about news from those ladies.

"Miss Inessa and Miss Lina have been taking classes with Miss Olivia recently, but it is not easy for us to ask them."

"I see."

Wayne thought for a while, "For people who are not very important, I allow you to make preliminary contact in the name of the Detective Agency. The reason is to represent the church and confirm the living conditions of 'fallen people' with no criminal records in the parish.

"If you encounter someone who has been coerced, we can provide them with help to a certain extent. Remember, Bishop advocates treating harmless 'fallen people' with tolerance.

"If you encounter someone with problems or a special identity, such as Miss Olivia, you can summarize it and I will communicate with them personally."

"Yes, Mr. Wayne."

After Seth Grayson responded, he lowered his head and left.

Doug pondered for a while beside him, "Sir, are we now investigating extraordinary people related to the church inside the academy?"

Wayne put his index finger in front of his mouth and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Of course not."

Doug's expression stiffened slightly, "I believe you must have sufficient reasons. But is it a bit risky to entrust such work to a newcomer?"

The bait is originally for doing this job,

The Detective Agency's acceptance of Seth in the future still needs to see the actual position he shows in this matter.

Wayne thought this way, and at the same time seemed to understand more clearly how the church viewed Inessa,

He pondered slightly:

"How about this, Doug, if you want to participate, integrate the newly recruited peripheral members into the Detective Agency as soon as possible, or leave in time.

"Among them, those you think are better, such as Sanders whom you brought, can be recommended to develop in the direction of becoming an agent."

"Yes, I will do it as soon as possible."

Um...

You don't want to manage the office anymore?

In fact, there are quite a few steam train lines in Virginia. Even if you don't temporarily get the security contract for the line operation company, the income from cracking down on wanted criminals along the way is estimated to be good for a short time.

Although 30,000 US dollars seems like a lot, if it is only used for paying salaries without any income, according to the minimum guaranteed income of 5 US dollars per agent, it is only enough to pay 6,000 people/week, and 30 agents are only enough to pay for 200 weeks, less than four years.

Wayne thought again:

"By the way, among those peripheral members you recruited, are there any locals who have lived in Virginia for many years? If so, let them contact their families in time and report that they are safe.

"Also, let them inquire a little about which gangs, like the 'Skinny Gang' before, seem to have secret strongholds?"