Throne Steps

Li Chen originally thought that Amoya should be too busy at this time, but now he actually appeared in the Ainuma Temple under the name of "after-sales service", which has to be said is really unexpected.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Li Chen was just a small lieutenant in the black swan, and it was impossible for him to make any unusual moves.Except for him, no one else present had ever seen Amoya himself.It can be said that there are only three people in the Ainuma Temple who have seen Amoya with their own eyes. One is Li Chen, and the other is "silently expressing dissatisfaction with the replacement of the floor", and it is absolutely impossible to take the initiative to come out; The first one has been following the previous one, and there is no chance to come out at present.

Ainuma's person in charge of reception is not Li Chen, and Amoya is not in charge of the "brick delivery team" who comes out to greet each other.The two groups of people met normally, greeted briefly, and then directed the workers who helped pick the goods to transport boxes of goods into the Ainuma Temple through the side door.Ye Lian, the female officer of the temple, arranged in advance a small room close to the construction site to temporarily store the materials and tools needed for this small project.The workers put away their things, and a simple and delicious meal is ready. After eating, they can take a short rest and go down the mountain smoothly.As for the people in Amoya, they were treated as a standard room for two people, and the standard was similar to that received by believers who usually come and went, which was convenient and decent.

Just as Li Chen thought, Wiggins didn't show up until the people in the chamber of commerce had a break after lunch and finally arrived at the construction site.On the contrary, Noah took advantage of the noon break to go around. On the surface, he expressed concern on behalf of Wiggins, but in fact he came to communicate with Li Chen about Wiggins' attitude.With his turn, Li Chen doesn't have to worry about Wiggins suddenly appearing again.After all, Wiggins' IQ is limited, and it is not yet possible to send another "confidant" to check after sending a "confidant" to check the brain circuit.

So Li Chen stood at the construction site for a while, gave Akye a look, and the two found an excuse to leave.Amoya, who was moved by Lichen, and his colleagues from the other two chambers of commerce all said that they were tired from going up the mountain, and they didn't show up at all in the afternoon.Li Chen simply ignored this rhetoric, and asked Khorkina, one of the chief ladies of the temple, to give some instructions, so that there would be suitable and unobtrusive people to handle the matter.

The maid of the temple led Amoya and one of his followers to the small study deep in the courtyard, and it was Akye who opened the door.The big man glanced at the entourage behind Amoya, and Amoya immediately signaled the entourage to wait outside.The maid who retreated to the side had great eyesight, and came over again to lead the entourage away.

After going back and forth, Amoya gave up most of his guard, and was finally let in by Akye, who blocked the door like a hill.The daylighting window of the study is obliquely facing the door, and the breeze blowing in from the half-open window is quite refreshing. As for whether it is convenient for eavesdropping, it is not in Amoya's consideration.There is a set of soft chairs for guests on one side of the room. A black-haired young man is sitting on one of the single chairs, propping his face with one hand, and flipping the pages of the book on his knees with the other hand, looking very casual.Even if Amoya entered the room, the young man just looked up, and then calmly closed the book and put it on the desk before standing up happily.

Amoya was called here, and he stayed at the door with Akye for a while, and he naturally understood that the young man neither didn't know who he was, nor did he realize that someone had entered the house now.However, Amoya did not show the slightest bit of dissatisfaction on his face for this similar "offensive" move.The young man's face is not within his cognition range, but this is not an obstacle to Amoya who has done his homework. He just smiled and said a very familiar sentence: "If I knew you were so idle, I would Bring another twenty albums to sign for you."

"I can still see you here now, so it seems that you are not busy." Li Chen did not poke it, and cooperated with Amoya to speak through a layer of "paper", "If you are so free that you have brought twenty picture albums , then I have to consider whether the gift I gave you before is appropriate."

"Okay." Amoya listened to the meaning of identity confirmation in the other party's words, and continued to act to signal "surrender", "In order to keep the treasure you gave me, I can only give up these twenty books."

Li Chen pointed out: "I hope that gift will not be seen by others at an inappropriate time."

"I understand." Amoya nodded, "And this point, I'm afraid you passed the test when you gave me the gift—about my character?"

"It has nothing to do with character." Li Chen lifted his chin slightly and said with a smile, "It has something to do with your ability to weigh the pros and cons and the distance of your gaze."

Amoya said with a smile: "It seems that the result is at least unsatisfactory?"

"It's good to be able to correctly judge what should be said and what should not be said." Li Chen smiled, "Stop standing, sit down."

Amoya realized that this comment summed up a lot of content, he nodded quite comprehensibly, and sat down on the reception bench next to Li Chen.Seeing that the current topic seems to have come to an end, Amoya glanced at Akye, who was still not planning to sit down, and started the next topic calmly: "This one at the door...seems to be with the 'Vicious Beast' 'Mr. Battle?"

Amoya doesn't know what Akye looks like, but judging from the description of his body shape, this tall man who is close to the youth must be the competitor of the day who didn't run away.According to the description of the person in charge of the area, although this man has no fighting spirit, he is full of fierce and hostile methods, and his kung fu is no less than that of excellent mercenaries.Such a character is now around the black-haired youth, but he is just an opener who tries to reduce his sense of existence, which shows the current status of the young members of the melting pot back then.

Amoya's topic obviously pointed to Akye, but Akye only stood halfway against the back of the door, turning a deaf ear to him.Fortunately, Li Chen didn't see the embarrassing interest of the eldest son of the Chamber of Commerce for the time being—although Amoya may not show his embarrassment—he answered the words lightly: "He is one of the leaders of the 'Black Swan'—— Lemon."

"'Black Swan'?" Amoya, as a businessman of the Melting Pot Theater, is naturally familiar with the "Black Swan".But it was the first time he heard this word in the form of "organization name". The moment he asked it, he immediately realized some rumors in his mind.

"Yes, maybe you've heard it before. All I can say is that it's not all fake." Li Chen leaned back in his chair, clasped his hands in front of his stomach, "However, it doesn't matter how it spreads outside. For a moment, the script can't be leaked, can it?"

Amoya heard a hint of warning from this, and immediately nodded in agreement.This trip to send the floor was worth the money, at least before coming here, he never thought that he would hook up with the "rumored organization", or hook up in such a deep form.But on the other hand, this also means that Amoya not only chose Saenz's side, but also confirmed his position in Saenz's various forces and decided to leave.

Now that things have come to this point, Amoya doesn't have to be too cautious.Anyway, it seems that both parties will make a big deal in the future, so it's better to start getting to know each other better now. "Black Swan", as an organization that only appears in rumors at present, is really a mysterious division compared to Amoya's situation.Now the person in charge of it is in front of him, how can he let go of the opportunity?

"Hello, thank you for participating in the battle in our arena." Although he wanted to communicate with the other party, Amoya could see that Clermont did not intend to participate in the topic.What's more, it seems that the black-haired young man didn't intend to hide his "superior" position, so Amoya turned back to Li Chen after saying hello, "So, uh, Li Chen—is your name now, right? — I assume you're the other person in charge?"

"You seldom make mistakes in your vision of the world." Li Chen smiled, "But unfortunately, I'm afraid you are not right this time. The other person in charge...has dealt with you more recently than us."

Amoya was taken aback for a moment, and then realized: "Mr. Borgia?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Your reputation is not ruined this time."

Amoya asked: "I don't seem to see him in the temple?"

Li Chen replied: "I will come back before 'Fu Zhao Grace'."

But with these few words, Amoya guessed the division of labor between Akye and Fodhi in Black Swan.Combining the previous rumors and reality, Amoya put Fudexi in the position of operating the black swan flow, and this Clement was responsible for leading the black swan operations—especially those in the rumors.As for Li Chen's seat, it means that he is above the two responsible persons.But anyway, Li Chen's qualifications are still relatively young, and Amoya still prefers the setting that this kid is the special envoy of His Highness.

In terms of the identities of these three people, Amoya's speculation is basically the same as that of most people in Black Swan. This is also the effect created by a few real insiders.But in the final analysis, Amoya is still an outsider, and has some misunderstandings about the positioning of the "Black Swan" itself.It's no wonder that, no matter what source of information is obtained, the person in charge of the Ainuma Temple is Wiggins Estor.Although this young man has not made any obvious achievements, considering his magical talent and existing "peeping" skills, his future actions must not be underestimated.

As long as you are a discerning person, you will be able to detect the care that Sarnlich's third son has given to the silver-haired Estor.Although the children of sea blue color and silver vermilion color grew up "together" with this Highness since childhood, the three young people seem to be close friends in the eyes of the public; As far as Adams is concerned, that is really nothing.Building a bridge to enter a famous institution of higher learning without taking exams, personally tutoring academics, taking attendance at various important events, and building a big "villa" should be placed in Li Chen's original era, and at least ten or eight gossip should be passed on.

However, the "princes and commoners" that the common people like to talk about is obviously a way of checks and balances in the eyes of the upper circles.Similar to the two eternal colors behind the boss Fugeral, Meloye and Joch are also standing brightly behind Saenz.In contrast, Wiggins' aristocratic status is really insignificant, and he can be regarded as a commoner when he is supported.On the one hand, the triangle restricts the two eternal colors that have been fighting each other, and on the other hand, it also gives Saenz the opportunity to develop his own power.Everyone is very proficient in this move, and they don't have any idea of ​​grabbing the handle.Although there was a lot of movement about Saenz building a temple for Wiggins as soon as he came up, this Saenlich has already captured a lot of money and military merits, and he doesn't have to "teach" in places where no one has circled. It's a big deal.

In this context, the "Black Swan" belongs to the populace, and the second is kept in the temple of Wiggins. It is too much like the special task force that Saenz specially trained for Wiggins.Even if it seems that Wiggins can't control this dark creature now, everyone will think that the unification of the two is a matter of time, but the black swan is operating secretly first, and will be formally handed over to the silver-haired prophet later.

Having said so much, in fact, the two parties only made a basic positioning on their identities and the depth of this conversation.After a period of silence that was not awkward, the two tacitly prepared to enter the formal topic.But before that, Amoya has a seemingly superfluous but important question to confirm the answer to.

"Everything we're talking about today, you can call it a day, can't you?"

"Yes." Li Chen didn't show any impatience, and asked back, "I think you should also have decision-making power?"

"Naturally." Amoya responded, and after thinking about it, he still couldn't help asking, "Excuse me, what is your current identity to the 'Black Swan'?"

Li Chen and Amoya looked at each other for a while, but before they could speak, there was a knock on the door.

The gentle voice of the waitress sounded outside: "Excuse me, everyone's refreshments are ready."

Although tea tasting is an important way to treat guests, in the current situation, in view of reducing unnecessary information leakage, it is actually more appropriate to cancel this process.However, "Black Swan" has its own established safety code words. Under the condition that the double insurance of people and code words has passed, Li Chen thinks that it is not necessary to be in trouble for the time being.

So after Akeye calmly discerned the code words, a red-haired waitress entered the study with a tea tray.This waitress was not the one who led Amoya before. She was very close to Lichen's "personal" female officer, Khorkina. She could be said to be one of Khorkina's most capable assistants, and her identity was extremely trustworthy. high.In addition, she is proficient in tea ceremony, and usually takes care of Li Chen's refreshments instead of Khorkina, so Li Chen directly asked her to stay and pour tea before leaving.

The waitress's tea pouring movements are graceful and elegant, which is very pleasing to the eye.Li Chen and Amoya watched quietly for a long time, and the black-haired young man suddenly smiled at the waitress: "This lord asked me who I am now in 'Black Swan', what do you think?"

The waitress didn't know who was sitting across from Li Chen, and she didn't make eye contact with Li Chen, she just put the tea set back and said, "You are naturally a member of the 'Black Swan'."

Although Li Chen could expect that the waitress would not make mistakes, but such a nonsense answer was a bit unexpected.The black-haired young man smiled and did not comment on the answer, but his attitude seemed that he was not going to add any explanation.

Amoya thought to himself, this child is indeed the straight line of His Highness.