Otherwise, this matter would remain in his heart, leaving a mental scar that severely affected his confidence and state of mind.
Bruce has been assigned to highly confidential and extremely dangerous secret agent missions.
Even the slightest distraction could be fatal!
Although his superiors were angry and struggled to report this up the chain, Bruce was their top agent. Looking at the long-term, they still needed to stand by him.
"Alright."
"Bruce, good luck. Catch Kaitō Kid as soon as possible!"
"During this period, you can use any resources from the FBI headquarters as you need."
Meanwhile, the entire world had already learned of the outcome of this showdown.
Although there were no live broadcast footage, the live segments from outside the building and the two gunshots were enough for the media to create articles and reports.
"Fuck! Bruce had already shot, how did Kaitō Kid still get away?"
"Isn't Kaitō Kid like Itō Itsuki, where shooting would definitely hit him?"
"Oh my god! Bruce is Eagle Nation's top agent, his marksmanship shouldn't be that bad, right?"
"Since Bruce publicly challenged Kaitō Kid, I knew in the end he might lose!"
"Tsk, tsk, up until now, all the heroes have fallen into Kaitō Kid's hands. Bruce isn't going to be the second Harrison, right?"
As the media across the world rushed to report, Zhang Yang returned to the hotel and posted a picture of the Tsar's Imperial Scepter on his account.
"The strongest from the Tsar era, the Imperial Scepter, symbolizing power!"
Already excited, the online community was even more fired up after seeing Kaitō Kid's new post.
In the photo, a golden scepter was studded with various gemstones from top to bottom, the smallest being the size of a pigeon's egg.
The entire scepter looked extraordinarily luxurious, and just a glance was enough to tell that it was worth a fortune.
Its value wasn't just historical; it was valuable in its own right!
"Oh my god! Even if this scepter were made today, it would definitely be worth a lot of money, right?"
"Wow, such an exaggerated scepter, it's like a small knife cutting open a butt—what a sight!"
"The FBI headquarters actually kept this thing? Are they serious?"
"Eagle Nation's FBI headquarters is just a special agent organization, do they really deserve the Imperial Scepter?"
"Hahaha, the only place in Eagle Nation that deserves the Imperial Scepter is probably their highest leader's White House!"
The FBI headquarters was just Eagle Nation's special agent department, and the Imperial Scepter, as a symbol of power, indeed did not seem fitting for them.
After Zhang Yang took the photo, he tossed the Imperial Scepter into the Great Bear Nation embassy.
Before he even got to the hotel, the points for the task reward had already been credited!
"Now I've just gathered a little over 300,000, but I'll wait until I get another reward before upgrading the monocle!"
The more powerful the items in the points store, the more points were required.
Plus, considering the assistant's energy usage, Zhang Yang was concerned that next time, the points might not be enough if he used 300,000 to upgrade the monocle.
Bored, Zhang Yang flipped through the media reports. Their sensationalized articles were nowhere near as interesting as the comment sections.
"That Imperial Scepter looks like pure gold, it must weigh several dozen pounds. The old man from the White House probably can't even lift it, right?"
"Shit! Bruce shot twice, and both times he hit air? Isn't he Eagle Nation's top agent? Can his marksmanship really be that bad?"
No one knows under what circumstances Bruce fired his shot. These media are all just blabbering nonsense!
"I hope Bruce can sleep well tonight and not stay up all night, because tomorrow, Kaitō Kid will release a new announcement!"
"If Kaitō Kid releases a new announcement tomorrow, will Bruce still go after him?"
Meanwhile, the head of the Great Bear Nation embassy was so excited that he couldn't sit still. On his desk was the very Imperial Scepter.
Originally, he had only sent a message to Kaitō Kid out of curiosity, not really expecting much. But now, with the Imperial Scepter in hand, his excitement was overwhelming.
"This is fantastic, truly fantastic!"
"I need to arrange for the Imperial Scepter to be escorted back to the country immediately, this is amazing!"
The head of the embassy quickly contacted the Great Bear Nation to prepare for the return of the Imperial Scepter.
Many media outlets in the Great Bear Nation were also paying attention to this matter. In their reports, they clarified that the Imperial Scepter originally belonged to them, a precious artifact from the Tsarist period, which had unfortunately been lost during wartime.
The comment section was full of Great Bear Nation netizens expressing their hope that the Imperial Scepter would be returned to their homeland.
"Not many items from the Tsarist period remain, and the significance of this Imperial Scepter is still huge. I hope it will be returned to the country as soon as possible!"
"I heard that there are already wealthy individuals offering a large sum to buy it, but I wonder if Kaitō Kid will sell it to us!"
"A super thief like Kaitō Kid is no longer interested in money!"
"Can't the Great Bear Nation contact Kaitō Kid? Maybe they could ask Dragon Nation for help?"
"If Dragon Nation can get back items that Kaitō Kid stole, they must have a way to get in touch with him!"
The netizens of the Great Bear Nation were still discussing this online, unaware that the Imperial Scepter was already on its way back home.
The head of the embassy, filled with gratitude, sent a private message to Kaitō Kid, thanking him for his generous assistance.
"Dear Kaitō Kid, thank you very much for your help. The Imperial Scepter is now on its way back to the country. If you need any help anywhere in the world, feel free to contact our local embassy!"
"We assure you that, no matter what you need, we will do our utmost to provide assistance. Finally, we wish you all the best and hope everything goes smoothly!"
The next morning, the Great Bear Nation publicly announced the return of the Imperial Scepter.
As soon as this news broke, it created a huge stir.
"What?! The Imperial Scepter is back in the Great Bear Nation? What's going on?"
"Wow, the Great Bear Nation actually has this kind of connection with Kaitō Kid?"
"Oh my god! Kaitō Kid only stole the Imperial Scepter last night, why is it already in the Great Bear Nation?"
"Shit! Is this the Great Bear Nation helping to sell stolen goods?"
"Hahaha, theoretically yes, but I'm sure the Great Bear Nation would never admit it!"
Faced with the media's speculation and questioning from around the world, the Great Bear Nation calmly issued another statement.
In essence, the statement explained that the Imperial Scepter had been legally acquired by someone through legitimate channels and then donated to the country for free.
All procedures were legal and compliant, with no issues. However, the specific details were withheld.
This tactic was a clear imitation of Dragon Nation. While it was quite evasive, it proved to be very effective.
"We reiterate, we ask the media around the world to report the facts. If there is no evidence, do not make baseless claims. Otherwise, our country will hold those responsible for spreading false rumors accountable for any consequences!"