gray manor

It was already two days later when they returned to Los Angeles. Jonathan stayed in New York to continue dealing with the matter of the "Sphinx", while the others returned to Los Angeles and lived in the Raven's house grandly.

To be precise, this is the invitation that Raven personally came to pick up the plane.

Of course the three of them readily accepted and happily followed him home.

Raven's house is a single-family villa with a swimming pool. Although a house of this level is not a particularly luxurious residence in LA, but for some reason, once the setting of a big house with a single-family swimming pool is set on the RL staff, There is always a sense of inadequacy that is not worthy of the name.

"This is my aunt's legacy, she left it to me." Raven led the way and explained without looking back.Presumably he must have seen the picture of Siren and Xin Xi communicating gossip with eyes and expressions behind his back. The way the Observer's ability is used in daily use matches the saying "an eye grows in the back of the head".

The two childish ghosts who tried to arrange each other behind the man's back were not particularly calm after being ruthlessly exposed, and continued to make faces at the back of his head.

Obviously, they dared to be so unscrupulous because of their good relationship with Raven and his gentle personality. If they were replaced by Jonathan, the two of them would behave well, and they would not step over the threshold even if they died.

As for Yi Lai... They will probably be molested by her in turn!

well?Right?What about the Eli people?

"Raven, why didn't you see Eli?" Xin Xi didn't have to think about it in front of him, and asked whatever came to his mind.

"I approved her to take half a month's vacation. Where should she go on vacation now or stay at home and rest at ease." Raven sat down on the sofa and signaled others to do whatever they wanted.

"Half a month!?" The Xin family sirens exclaimed in unison. They were not envious that Eli could have half a month's vacation, but were surprised that she would be willing to take more than two days off!Based on what they knew about Eli, the half-month vacation was probably the top ten tortures for her outrageous workaholic!

Raven was noncommittal, and he said in a rare serious way: "Her work intensity has long been beyond the range she can bear. After I received Joe's email, I took her for a medical examination. The doctor said that if she doesn't feel at ease to recuperate, her The ability will soon erode the skeleton that is already beginning to crumble, and it won't take long for the skeleton to crumble into ashes and slump into mud."

"So she has to take leave anyway and go to the hospital for check-ups every week until she recovers."

Raven's tone of voice was different when he said these words, and he always had a gentle tone that everything was negotiable. His dark chocolate-like smooth skin and ice-blue pupils revealed firmness, which was his undoubted leadership.

"Then she obediently agreed to you? No noise?" Siren's tone was exaggerated, but she still couldn't believe it.

"It took a little effort, but she couldn't refuse me. Work and life, of course, the latter is more important."

"Okay." Xin Xi nestled in the leather sofa, propped his cheek with one hand, rolled his big eyes twice and half-closed weakly, pouted his mouth as if hesitant to speak.

Raven certainly knew what she was thinking, and continued: "The reinstatement process has now reached the head of the administration. The next step is for me to issue the execution order. You will receive the corresponding notice in a few days."

"It's so fast." After getting the answer, Xin Xi suddenly became listless and muttered.

The suspension turmoil that had been raging for several months came to an end, but Xiao Xin and Siren seemed to be in poor spirits, sweeping away the momentum of the passionate youths at work before.

This is not good.

The confidant brother Raven tapped his finger on the coffee table and said softly: "That boy, the one whose alias is Pin, sent most of the luggage you left in Gray himself. How did he know my address? Don't ask, but...it's clear that he cares about you very much."

As soon as this sentence came out, Xin Xi became even more exaggerated.She buried her head in her arms, as if refusing to communicate.

Raven called her tentatively: "Xiao Xin?"

"My ability is no longer a secret. Except for you here, I don't know how many people share the same secret with us. Especially those who hide in the dark, we don't know what they want to do to me. Check We must continue to investigate, but it may be dangerous. Raven, I can't drag him into the water, Pin is still a child."

It's rare, it's really rare to see Xin Xi displaying a calmness suitable for her age, Raven didn't know how to continue talking for a while, and now he couldn't say a word that the young Pin begged him to convey to Xiao Xin.

Maybe today is a confession, but it has nothing to do with Pin.

"This is our war, not his." The Siren sighed and followed suit.

"He's really a good intelligence collector—" Raven wanted to insist, but after seeing Xiao Xin's warning eyes, he waved his hand helplessly to express his compromise, and continued: "...Forget it, okay, I see what you mean. This is our war and a bill that only RL can see."

The top person in charge of Red Light stood in line without hesitation. No matter what kind of problems happened in the future, he would choose to face the problems hidden in the darkness together with Xiao Xin and his friends under the azure blue.

"According to the information given by Sphinx, we have now basically determined who is behind the scenes. Raven, how much do you know about the organization Aria [ARIA]?"

AIRA?The face of the ravens who heard this name was not very good. No matter from which point of view, they were difficult enemies to deal with.

"AIRA is an underground organization. Its whereabouts are mysterious and very vigilant on weekdays. The information we have learned is not too much, but it is not ignorant. Now we have the tip of the iceberg, and there are only three known members of the S class. , there are not a few other high-level detached people. They have always been a great threat to us, they are depth charges."

Raven groaned, as if thinking of something else, and turned around: "However... combined with everything ARIA has done to you so far, it can be seen that they are not hostile. Those clues that are full of loopholes can be traced It’s more like an intentional act of attracting your attention. I can reasonably guess that ARIA’s doing this should be very interested in your ability and intends to show you favor.”

"Show kindness?" Xin Xi's voice suddenly rose, and then he said "tsk", and said in disgust: "Then there is no need. Jonathan told us before we came back that ARIA has no benevolence. If the awakened people who are targeted and captured by them resist, they will be transformed into strange alienated bodies by research, and fall into the inhuman darkness with them. This has nothing to do with me, so showing favor is equivalent to no good."

"This is just my guess, so don't panic. We and ARIA have been testing each other, and we haven't set up a river of tension. And even if ARIA wants to catch you, it will not be easy. We have more resources than them. "

Raven's eyes passed Xiao Xin's other two friends one by one, and he had already understood the message from their eyes, the two in front of him would not allow that kind of thing to happen to Xiao Xin.

"That's true." Xin Xi nodded, raised his eyebrows a little complacently and said, "I'm not a persimmon either!"

"Forget it." The siren, who had shut his mouth and pondered for a long time, finally spoke, his face was solemn, and his brows were not relaxed.

He saw Xin Xi use her own ability twice, one time against Gray and one time against Zhao Xi.

The second time, because she didn't exert all her strength, the flaws were not obvious, it just passed by in a flash. It is estimated that even she herself didn't notice the difference, and it was just the exhaustion after excessive force.

But she collapsed after using her ability for the first time, and when she collapsed into Gray's arms, she really surprised the siren.In the next 24 hours, he saw the fatal flaw of the world's most almighty superpower after it was checked and balanced--within 24 hours after the power was completely exhausted, Xin's body and mind were disturbed, and his body shrunk into a... Babies who are still sleeping soundly in their swaddles have no ability to resist danger.

Before today, the Siren had never told anyone about it, and certainly not told Sim himself, who had become a baby and lost his memory.

That day he took care of Xin Xi who had turned into a baby alone. In addition to the anger of being deceived by her, he was more determined to help her keep the secret.It's just that if you want people to know, you have to do nothing, and at this point, no matter what kind of secrets have been exposed, then naturally it is impossible for the siren to keep her flaws alone.

Several lines of sight overlapped on Siren, and the man with beautiful and vivid features had no choice but to tell the story of the past.His voice is smooth and powerful, with full stability and strong conviction.

"It's still the mission in St. Tropez. Do you remember that it was a day after you woke up after passing out? I told you that you were exhausted by the backlash of Gray's ability, so I asked Hill to call you An injection of diazepam made you sleep well. In fact, it wasn’t true. Hill was dismissed by me that day to deal with the follow-up matters. At that time, you rolled your eyes and passed out without warning. My intuition was wrong, so I put the You took it back to the safe house to take care of, and as soon as you entered the door, your body began to shrink, and the bones were divided into multiple segments, and finally... finally became the size of a three-month-old baby."

"When I wake up again, I will ask you about the problems after you passed out. You have no memory at all, not even a dream in a light sleep. Xin, your ability is a panacea when it is conceived, but its flaw is even more fatal Poisonous. You must not use it casually as a hero, let alone drive it without the cover of your companions."

Everyone here knows the principle of checks and balances that the stronger the ability, the greater the flaw, but no one expected that the restraint on Xin Xi would be so fatal.If she used her ability when she was alone, the consequences would be too dangerous to imagine.

Holding a powerful ability but not being able to use it freely may be the prerequisite for balance created by nature.

There cannot be equality, but there must be balance.

The crown and the weight it represents can only be understood by those who are entitled to wear it.

When Raven uses the power of observation in a large area, his ice-blue, jewel-like crystal eyes will be temporarily blinded, and he can't see anything in front of him clearly.

The siren's ability is invincible, gods and Buddhas are unstoppable, but because of its bloodthirsty characteristics, every time it closes its eyes and enters the dream, it will be countered by itself, and it will be tortured and killed in its own dream countless times.

Zhao Xi is able to stagnate time, but even the development of her own abilities is also stagnated.Like amber accidentally dropped into pine resin and buried for thousands of years, the shackles prevented her from moving forward.

……

Everyone fell into silence, and the secret that the Siren suddenly revealed made her brain freeze several times, and she didn't know what to say at all.She was supposed to be the strongest, but unexpectedly, she was also the weakest.

The strongest is the weakest, God really loves to be sarcastic.

After about 5 minutes, someone made a meaningful sound.

"ARIA has no new actions for now, we still have time to understand them... But Siren is right, no matter what, you have to be more cautious in the future, Xiao Xin." Raven said softly, it is really embarrassing for him here It's time to comfort Xin Xi and warm up the field by the way.

"Ding--"

Before his words could be answered, the doorbell rang suddenly.The unexpected sound of the electric bell made Raven's scalp tingle. He immediately activated his ability to check the movement outside the yard, but he was stunned for a moment after seeing the person coming.

"Ewen Gray and Pin, let them in?"

Although this was Raven's house, the arrival of these two visitors was obviously not for him, so he asked for other people's opinions in a very gentlemanly manner.

The expressions of the three of them were the same astonished, but they all nodded after looking at each other, so Raven let them in.

Siren cast a meaningful look at Xin Xi, and she nodded slightly. Since there are always unexpected things coming out, she must not keep avoiding them. Maybe it's time to sit down and talk calmly.

The four-person meeting was suddenly squeezed into a six-person discussion group.

Raven got up and poured some soft drinks for them. Xiao Xin sat with her knees tucked in opposite Gray and Pin, her thoughts wandering.

The silence keeps creeping in, and no one knows how to respond to the situation without seeming deliberate.There is nothing to be angry about, just explaining or apologizing will appear weak, some things cannot be explained in a single sentence, and some emotions are easy to get lost in words.

Although the chances of misunderstanding are always greater than the chances of being untied, language is still the most effective way of communication.Somebody had to say something at this point anyway, or things would never move forward.

Gray bears the brunt: "Long time no see."

What a bad start, Pin thought, leaning on the arm of the couch.

But a bad exchange of pleasantries is at least the beginning of everything.

"What happened before... I have tried my best to remedy it, and you should be reinstated soon." Gray took a deep breath, and continued: "I just think maybe you are still willing to hear my apology. I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have done that. Something like that, actually it was the most selfish and stupid decision I've ever made. Sorry, to all of you."

Xiao Xin didn't speak, just nodded.She has always put her eyes on the front in her life, and a belated apology means little to her, especially when you know that there will be uncertain events in the not-too-distant future, and no one wants to look back at this moment.

Gray, who didn't get a verbal reply, continued to speak in his own voice: "I can give you some information I have come into contact with."

As expected, Xin raised his neck that was originally hunched back. Gray rubbed his fingers twice and continued: "Two weeks ago, they sent me an email on the day of Nash's preview. Pin tried to trace the sender of the email..."

"It was done by a hacker named Sphinx, we already know about it. But he was only hired to do something. Apart from stealing information, other things have nothing to do with him." Xin Xi interrupted him aloud If so, his head shrank back again.She was caught in a world of self-thinking, biting her nails unconsciously, looking anxious.

They have already met the Sphinx himself, and most of the information can be inferred from his more or less hints. What Gray said is old things that are not new, and there is no need to get too entangled.

But in this case, there will be no new breakthroughs, and ARIA is still a mystery to them.

"Well, that's it."

Gray nodded, pretending not to care about being interrupted by her halfway through his speech, he stroked the second and third knuckles of his index finger with his thumb, unable to hide his disappointment, lowered his eyes and pursed his lips, wondering what he was thinking.

The atmosphere is still awkward, and there is even a dry feeling that even the water vapor has evaporated.

This is what happens when Xin Xi thinks about things in a serious way. She is also immersed in her own mind and doesn't think about the feelings of other people outside.

"If nothing else... I think you may leave, Mr. Gray."

Siren Zhaoxi was someone who had seen Xin Xi's cruel appearance, so he was not surprised, and sat by the side without saying anything, letting the atmosphere dry up.In the end, Mr. Raven retained the demeanor of the last master, and patiently treated the pair of uncles and nephews who came uninvited and ignored. Although he was also issuing orders to evict guests, it was better than leaving them here without saying anything good.

Pin, who has been silent for a long time, lowered his head and frowned. Because these few people seemed to dislike their external performance and the gap between them when they lived in the manor before, the feeling of unfamiliarity increased sharply. It is difficult to accept a Pin that has no life experience.

He privately thought that the positive and cheerful Xin Xi would become an exception in social life, but he didn't expect that she was no different from ordinary people, and he was eventually abandoned.

Xiao Pin simply got up and was about to leave, but was grabbed by Gray.

"Xin," Gray said in an uncharacteristic tone, his deep and sexy voice was full of determination to avoid turmoil despite the wind and rain. He called Xin Xi out of his ecstasy to meditate, and his eyes looked straight into the other's eyes.

Gold and brown, Steppenwolf, his eyes now are exactly the same as those Xin Xi saw on the balcony of the art gallery that day, restrained, calm and terribly calm.

Evan Gray stared at her, and the two eyes overlapped. Gray didn't let her avoid it, and continued: "It's fine, but you don't have enough ability to deal with ARIA. You need help. Let us help you."

Gray, who has mixed oriental blood, usually shows forbearance and reservedness. This is the first time everyone has seen him show a willingness to take the initiative. Obviously, this kind of Gray deserves the attention of other people on the scene.

The dark blue-haired boy looked at his cheap uncle beside him, and then at the dazed Xin Xi on the opposite side, and felt that it was possible to talk about an unrequited love in such a manner that he was neither frank nor youthful. Evan Gray is also quite outstanding.

Seeing his serious look, Xin Xi suddenly bent his lips and smiled.When her facial features are stretched, there is always gentleness and aura that come out. Everyone likes to see her smiling face.

Xiao Xin sat cross-legged and said helplessly, "Mr. Gray, you are really annoying sometimes, do you know that?"

Gray didn't speak, just continued to stare at her.

Xin Xi only has a sophisticated temperament in line with her 27-year-old age when she is serious. She said: "ARIA is very dangerous."

"I think I understand that well, and I don't care how dangerous they are."

"For RL or Blu-ray, ARIA can become a routine task target, um... At most, it can be regarded as a complicated task with some added difficulty. We rely on the world's largest transcendental organization to do tasks here. It will be as difficult as you think. But it is an unnecessary risk for you. We are not the same, Mr. Gray."

"RL has my investment."

"Even investors cannot interfere with the operation of RL. I think you know this basic principle."

"What if I insist?"

"The higher-ups should listen to you, but Gray, there's no point in repeating the same tricks. Putting irrelevant people in danger, I won't agree to such a thing."

"Then what if I tell you that ARIA is the mastermind behind the assassination of my ability awakening, and the instigator who caused my ability to go berserk due to excessive use of suppressive drugs?"

"..." Xin Xi frowned and stopped talking.

Seeing that she didn't refute again, Gray confessed everything: "ARIA contacted me earlier than you, I suspect that it was you who rescued me that caught their attention, if My guess is correct, then I am also responsible for the situation you encounter now. Xin, you can’t just use the reason of danger to push me away, you know you need our help, and I need yours. I Not an irrelevant person, I am closely related to you."

"You also said that this is just speculation..."

The blue-haired boy saw the right opportunity and spoke at the right time: "The suppressive medicine left in Gray's blood is a contraband manufactured by ARIA and circulated in the black market. And those hired killers, thanks to you Sirens, have all broken knees and cannot escape. After their mysterious deaths, I also detected the drugs made by ARIA to enhance the senses and swiftness. I think this has proved a lot of things. By the way, those drugs have huge side effects. They died suddenly. Xin, to be honest, whether it's your adjustment power or Mr. Gray's suppression power, the present world of these two strong mobility abilities is a timely rain for them."

Pin never lies, let alone empty talk.

The cause and effect became clearer, and Xin automatically formed a complete line of these messages in his brain: First, ARIA knew the type of Gray's awakening ability in advance, and therefore designed him to lead Gray to take the suppressive medicine in his body at an unknown time, leading to a riot And chaos, and then take advantage of the chaos to send people to arrest him.Secondly, Blu-ray interfered and caused an accident. Xin Xi had no choice but to use her adjustment power to expose her ability that had been hidden for many years to ARIA's eyes, which attracted their interest unconsciously.

The consequences of these antecedents are suspension of work, getting acquainted with Pin, Zhao Zhao came to Los Angeles, met Fan Che, internal strife, started suspicious investigation, and found the culprit.

The end of one thing involves the beginning of another. ARIA, as their new goal, is destined to lead you to a different world.

The wings of the butterfly stir up the breeze, gently revealing the fate of all the people in this building, rotating endlessly.

While Pin was talking, Gray walked up to Xin Xi.He bent down so that his eyes were level with hers, and the distance between them was very close, just like the day she held his head to calm the sex.

Gray, who has long been beyond the distance of a gentleman, looked at her quietly, and finally said two words: "If I am the cause and you are the result, then at least we need to face this matter together. We let them amplify their goals, ARIA is very greedy , they will want to take it all.”

Xin couldn't refuse Gray who was at such a close distance. They almost shared the same piece of air, and their breath carried each other's temperature. It was an extremely firm and even stubborn breath.

She nodded helplessly, and when the man saw that she agreed, he accepted it and moved away in time.

Maybe he would be swallowed by the siren's black aura if he was slower for a second. Even though Gray was not afraid of him, he got what he wanted now, and he was not in the mood to fight.

"I only have one condition. Pin can't participate in any field work. He must stay in Gray Manor." Xin Xi took the opportunity to make a request. She always has a sense of responsibility to protect Pin's safety, and she doesn't know if it's the mother's love in her nature. cause trouble.

The young man was not surprised by her request. He apparently agreed, and asked the only question he cared about: "Then will you come back to live?"

"Perhaps." Xin Xi smiled and forcibly regained his relaxed expression, "But he should be very busy after reinstatement, so he can't go back often."