In the evening of autumn, in the hunting garden behind the manor, Fenghuang was walking slowly on the path in the forest dressed in hunting attire. She was holding a Thunderton double-barreled shotgun easily in her hand. The walnut stock is engraved with the chrysanthemum crest that symbolizes the royal family. Long leather boots made a rustling sound as they walked on the grass in the forest.
Behind Phoenix, two young royal servant men followed her carefully, keeping a distance of ten steps. One held a bullet bag belt in his hand, and the other led a strictly trained hound. Both of them couldn't help but cast their stunning eyes at Phoenix's back frequently. Such an inhumanly beautiful girl, wearing a hunting suit and holding a shotgun, and her heroic appearance made them accustomed to seeing those gentle and respectful palace ladies. The two of them felt a kind of soul-crushing touch from the bottom of their hearts. Looking at Phoenix's long hair fluttering in the breeze in the forest from a distance, a hint of intoxication flashed through their eyes from time to time.
In this royal hunting garden, a large number of pheasants, hares, and dozens of deer are released. Of course, for the safety of the royal family, there are no wild beasts.
Phoenix walked slowly along the way and saw pheasants with colorful feathers jumping on the grass and short branches several times. However, she raised the shotgun several times and finally put it down slowly.
It wasn't until the colorful body outline of a fawn appeared in the gap in the trees in front that Phoenix slowed down his steps, showed a smile on his face, stood on the spot, raised the shotgun, and made a gesture.
The well-trained hound kept quiet and did not make a sound. A servant walked up quickly and respectfully handed over the bullet. Phoenix pressed the bullet gently into the barrel of the gun, raised it flat and aimed at the deer in the jungle gap in the distance, which was not far away from danger.
The two servants at the back have already prepared their plans. They will release the hunting dogs as soon as the gunshots are fired, and then they can throw out the prepared words of praise...
However, after taking aim for a while, Fenghuang sighed softly and slowly put down the shotgun. There was a hint of pity on her beautiful face, and finally she whispered to herself: "Life should be... get respect."
Naturally, the two palace servants behind him did not understand the meaning of Phoenix's words. They glanced at this distinguished guest in confusion. The order they received was to serve this distinguished guest with the most respectful attitude and do everything possible. Meet any request of this distinguished guest.
However, this beautiful woman has been walking in the hunting ground for more than an hour, but she did not fire a single shot. She just aimed a few times and then put it down, which made the two of them a little confused: Is she here to hunt or sightseeing
At this time, the footsteps of the two servants alerted the deer behind the jungle. The deer immediately raised its head warily, looked around cautiously with its eyes, and finally spotted the phoenix in the distance. It did not leave immediately, but looked at Phoenix with a curious expression. One person and one deer were looking at each other from a distance of dozens of steps.
Finally, Phoenix smiled, threw the shotgun to a servant behind him, and strode towards the deer. The servant behind him immediately sighed: It seems that this beautiful guest has never hunted before. If you walk over like this, the prey will be scared away.
But the next scene shocked the two of them.
Phoenix just opened her hands and walked over, with that charming smile on her face, and her hair seemed to be covered with a layer of holy light in the sunset.
The deer seemed to hesitate for a moment, then walked cautiously through the jungle, strolling gently towards Phoenix.
Instead of running away, it meekly allowed the Phoenix to approach it and allowed the human to hold its head.
Phoenix squatted down, stretched out a hand, and let the fawn lick her palm. There was a gentle smile on her face, and her eyes were watery.
No one knew that what she was whispering softly in her mouth was a strange language that did not belong to ordinary humans.
The deer even knelt down and nuzzled Phoenix's hand with its head, leaning unsuspectingly into Phoenix's arms.
"Look, as long as you respect life, life will also respect you." Phoenix sighed.
Just when the two royal servants behind were stunned, suddenly, the deer stood up, looked around as if it was frightened, and then quickly broke away from the Phoenix's arms and ran into the jungle. deep.
Phoenix sighed, frowned and turned around: "Didn't I tell you not to disturb me?"
"I'm sorry, my lord."
The two servants were startled. Under a tree next to them, in the place that was originally empty, there were two people standing there. The two of them immediately became nervous, and one of them subconsciously put his hand on his waist. As the guards of the royal garden, they all carried guns.
Of the two people under the tree, one has a huge head, and the other, wearing a Japanese-style robe, is obviously a Japanese, but the long silver hair looks a bit weird, and the face is more... It was as pale as paper, and even the lips seemed to have no color.
"Okay, don't be nervous, these are my people." Phoenix glanced at the two servants.
The two servants looked a little ugly, this is a royal garden! Someone can sneak in casually! !
Phoenix's expression towards the two servants was quite gentle, but when his eyes fell on those two people, especially on the big head, he was obviously a little impatient: "You better have a good reason, otherwise , you know I don’t like to be disturbed.”
That big head was the guy Chen Xiao had met and fought against on the Victoria before. And the Japanese man with long silver hair and a pale face next to him was surprisingly one of the two black and white onmyoji who tried to kidnap Prince Chibauchi on the hillside next to Akiyoshi Palace that day, but the one in black was killed by Chen Xiao Killed. This man in white seems to have a prominent surname: Ampere!
The big head was swept by Phoenix's eyes, and he immediately showed a panicked expression. There was cold sweat on his huge forehead, and he said cautiously: "Sir, what you have told me..."
"Is it a failure?" Fenghuang smiled faintly, her eyes showing no trace of disgust towards this big head.
"Yes... Lord Poseidon... still hasn't found her whereabouts. I received a stern order..."
Phoenix snorted and narrowed her beautiful eyes. At this moment, she no longer looked like the gentle little woman she looked like in front of Chen Xiao. Instead, she carried a majesty that seemed to be silent. The breath spread in the air, making the big head feel as if it was being suffocated.
After a while, when the big head felt that his legs were weak, Phoenix spoke:
"I think you should know very well that I strongly disagree with everything you did at sea!! As for which bastard in the organization ordered you to do such a thing, I know very well. I won't It’s embarrassing for those of you who are working below. But... I need you to understand that no matter what orders you received before - but now, I am here, everything here must obey my orders. The orders you received before Any order is completely invalid! Some bastards think that killing and violence can solve problems, but I hope you understand that this is not in line with my philosophy. So..." Phoenix said this and glanced at the big head in front of him that was covered in cold sweat. One glance: "That 'Poseidon', I don't care where she has gone! I am not superstitious about force, nor do I think that relying on strength can solve problems."
"But, but..." Big Head hesitated and swallowed: "But, regarding Lord Poseidon's sudden disappearance, the higher-ups..."
"You tell those guys, I'm here now, so tell them not to point fingers at what I do." Phoenix's voice was cold: "I know what to do. As for those guys who think that they can achieve their goals by intimidating and killing people, When I go back this time, I will fix those brainless idiots."
"Also, there is...Mr. Ampere, he..."
Phoenix snorted and Big Head quickly closed his mouth. Phoenix's eyes then fell on the onmyoji who was dressed in white and had long silver hair. Her expression was still calm: "Mr. Ampere."
The man with silver hair and pale face bowed slightly, but his expression was somewhat reserved and indifferent.
"I don't like you, nor do I like your people." Fenghuang's straightforward words made Abe's eyes flash with a hint of haze.
Ampei took a breath, and his voice was very soft: "Dear Sir, I have already joined your camp, and there were some misunderstandings before..."
"It's not a misunderstanding." Phoenix snorted: "Whether you were our enemy before or joined our side now, it's just because of your strength. And you know how to stand on the side of the strong, which only shows that you are smart. , but I will not be grateful for your joining. On the contrary, you should be grateful that we accepted your joining. So... don't negotiate terms with me. As for you joining us and betraying those companions from your previous camp, I I don’t make any personal comments. There is no warmth at all between us, it’s just naked betrayal and transaction.”
Fenghuang's words were very sharp, and she even had a hint of sneer: "I remember that that day on the hillside behind Qiuyoshi Palace, an onmyoji died. That dead onmyoji was your friend, right? Kill that one Onmyoji people…”
A trace of hatred flashed in Amp's eyes.
"You'd better not think about revenge." Phoenix snorted: "You can't touch that person! I won't allow it either! Moreover, I can tell you clearly that you were our enemy at that time. That day I am also on the mountain, but I arrived a little late, otherwise, I would have killed you all that day."
Abe was silent, with a suppressed flush on his pale face.
"The royal family has compromised." Phoenix continued: "So, there will be a conclusion soon. Your defection at this time is very smart. As for those guys who insist on going against the royal family, I am very happy that you sold them to us. Have a good time. Work hard, and you will get the reward you deserve for your betrayal. Well, as the biggest reward, you will probably get a very good status in the newly established organization. For example... how about a special elder position? "
Ampere took a deep breath. Without saying a word, he bent over and bowed.
Big Head suddenly interjected: "Mr. Ampere may be able to help us uncover more traitors who intend to subvert the royal family."
"That's your business." Phoenix said impatiently: "I won't stay in Japan forever. I hate the atmosphere here and I don't like this place." She glanced at the big head and suddenly smiled: "You It is very clear that after I leave, you will be left in Japan. Your task is to ensure that this newly established organization accepts our leadership. Of course, the lovely Prince Chiba must also be well controlled. Stay. I think Mr. Ampere will fully cooperate with you on this point."
"So, the royal family's statement..." Big Head gulped, his eyes clearly shining with excitement.
He knew very well that if Master Phoenix left... then in Japan, as a special agent left by the organization, his task would be to assist Prince Chibauchi to integrate Japan's traditional supernatural groups into a new one. The organization... Prince Chibauchi is just a decoration, and he... is the leader of the party!
In the organization's grand future for the world, its own piece must be indispensable! !
It's just... It's really ironic and ridiculous. While at sea, he led some people to attack the Victoria on which Prince Chibauchi was riding. Only a few days later, everyone was sitting at the same table in harmony...
This big head knows very well that the organization he belongs to is the most mysterious existence. In terms of potential strength, it is not inferior to traditional service societies or clubs at all! However, this behemoth has not officially surfaced yet. Once this organization surfaces in the future, it will become an existence that shocks the whole world!
However, there have always been serious disagreements within this new mysterious organization. The radicals and the moderates have been having serious disputes about the future route. The previous attack on the Victoria at sea was an attempt to use force to intimidate the Japanese royal family into submission, causing a major incident... That incident was the work of the radical faction.
But now, it is obvious that at the top, the radical faction has been suppressed. The main reason is very funny... it's because the Lord Poseidon is missing!
That Lord Poseidon is an S-level powerhouse! It has always been a force that the radical faction relies on. But now with the disappearance of an S-class strongman, the radical faction has lost strong support, and the moderate faction has regained the upper hand.
The Lord Phoenix in front of me is one of the giants at the top of the organization, and he is also a banner figure of the moderate faction!
"The royal family's statement will be announced tomorrow at the latest." Phoenix said in a relaxed tone: "I personally suggest that you take the time to have a good communication with Miss Chiba and repair the relationship. You know, in You almost killed her at sea. And let me tell you, this ridiculous royal prince is not as weak as she looks."
The big head nodded respectfully, then glanced at the Ampere next to him, and took a breath: "Then..."
"You can go." Phoenix waved his hand: "If you have nothing to do, don't bother me."
The big head pulled the amp and quickly disappeared into the jungle. Phoenix then looked at the sky and sighed softly: "I really hate these things. But fortunately, the days of enduring it are coming to an end... It should be tomorrow. You can leave now.”
When she lowered her head, she glanced at the two servants standing aside with horrified expressions on their faces. Both of them looked pale and sweaty.
Phoenix smiled: "You seem to be scared?"
The two servants' hearts were pounding.
"Don't worry, I won't hurt you..." Phoenix shook his head: "I didn't mean to go behind your back what I said just now. Just listen to it. And when you go back, you can report it to the superiors word for word. I don’t care.”
She suddenly smiled mischievously: "I don't care, because all this is on the table! The royal family behind you, whether they know it or not, there is only one road in front of them. : Cooperate with us! This is a multiple-choice question—unfortunately, there is only one option!”
…
The very next day, a new organization was officially established under the Imperial Household Agency of Japan.
This organization has a very interesting name: Royal Rising Sun Shueisha. In the name of the president, it is Prince Akiyoshinomiya Chiyokouchi who has always been very low-key among the royal family.
Among the numerous large and small organizations under the Imperial Household Agency, this newly established society does not seem to be conspicuous.
As for this newly established Shueisha, it didn't attract much attention. From the perspective of most members of the royal family, even the leader of this new society is the delicate and quiet Chiba. This society is mostly just a small entertainment and social organization. Well, maybe a Go club? Flower club? Polo club
God knows... no one will care.
However, what is unknown is that only the highest levels of the Imperial Household Agency know that the funds specially allocated by the royal family for this new society are an almost astronomical figure! !
…
"Where do you want to run to..."
Chen Xiao sighed.
Next to a bonfire, Prince was whistling, putting a stripped and skinned rabbit on the rack to roast. He patiently turned the rabbit, trying to make the fire roast more evenly. He also carefully sprinkled a handful of salt on it.
"Be patient, my little friend." Prince smiled in a vulgar manner. The pair of long wings behind him had been retracted, and he looked no different from a normal person, even his strange silver pupils. He also turned into a normal color, and he was wearing a shirt at random, but the trademark on the shirt had not been torn off, so it was obviously new, and on the ground next to him, there was a pile of freshly unpacked condiments. Taste.
This is already far away from K City to the east, and less than a few kilometers further east is the sea.
Champagne sat next to Chen Xiao and looked at the white man with some vigilance.
"Okay, we can eat in a while." Prince clapped his hands and laughed: "Look, barbecue outdoors in such good weather is a rare enjoyment. It's a pity... Well, if only I could have a bottle of good wine. More perfect.”
About an hour ago, they ransacked a supermarket, and the shirt Prince was wearing and the pile of condiments were taken from the supermarket.
"I'm not interested in having a barbecue with you." Chen Xiao was a little annoyed: "What do you want to do?"
"Game, everything is just a game." Prince spread his hands innocently and cried out: "My friend, please touch your conscience and say, I have never wronged you, nor have I hurt you, right?"
Hum, there is no harm... Chen Xiao snorted dissatisfied. But... Catching myself and flying all over the sky, does this count as a grievance
"Look, when I was in Japan, I treated you to coffee and acted as a tour guide for you. Now that I'm in China, I treated you to barbecue... Hey, I, Prince, will bake something for you with my own hands. This kind of treatment , even if you look at the whole world, there are not many!”
Prince looked at the heat, stood up, glanced at the champagne with his eyes rolling around, and said calmly: "Beauty, you don't have to think about it. Those guys can't catch up for the time being." He He seemed to be very proud: "I am also an S-class strongman, but my ability to escape is the best in the world! According to my estimate, it will take at least two hours for them to catch up and find this place. Two hours. , enough for us to enjoy a sumptuous meal.”
Chen Xiao's face was gloomy: "Are you just doing it for fun?"
"Then why?" Prince stared at Chen Xiao, as if he was innocent.
Chen Xiao was speechless.
Yes... Such an amazingly powerful guy can actually hide in Japan and waste several years studying that ridiculous otaku culture... It really can't be measured by normal people's way of thinking.
"The world is already in chaos." Prince's expression became rare and serious: "It's getting more and more chaotic outside. Huh, I don't like those guys who are fighting back and forth. What's happening all day long is betrayal. , win over, compromise, cooperate, trade... Whether it's a service company, a club, or any other bullshit international superpower alliance, they are not good things. As for me, I don't belong to any organization. I am free to do whatever I want. What."
"That's because you have capital." Chen Xiao snorted: "You have the strength to remain independent. Others can't threaten you. If you are not an S-class strongman..."
"If I wasn't, I would have died in a very ugly way." Prince laughed, as if he didn't care at all about Chen Xiaode's accusation.
He squatted by the fire, like a greedy child. Finally, when the roasted rabbit had been roasted to a golden brown, and the crispy roasted meat exuded a mouth-watering aroma, he quickly lifted the roasted rabbit down and took it. He took out a knife and divided it into three pieces, giving them to Chen Xiao and champagne.
Chen Xiao and Champagne looked at each other, then simply took it and started eating it - since it was all in the hands of this madman, just eat it.
"By the way, I'm very curious." Prince quickly chewed half of the rabbit in his hand into bones - the speed at which he ate was really scary. He rolled his eyes and looked at Chen Xiao with a smile: "You And what kind of person is he? When I was in Japan, I discovered someone was watching and following you on the roadside that day. What makes me very curious is the identity of those people following you."
Chen Xiao put down the barbecue in his hand and looked at Prince seriously.
"The database in my detector is the latest and most complete." Prince chuckled: "I was really surprised. Among the few guys I recognized following you that day, there was Four of them actually belong to the club and the service club respectively, but..."
"But what?"
"However, according to the news I know, those guys are all 'traitors'."
"Traitor?" Chen Xiao glared.
"Yes, a traitor." Prince said as if it was strange: "It is a person who betrayed or broke away from the original organization."
Next, he asked Chen Xiao: "You seem to know a lot of people. Why don't you seem to understand the situation at all? Don't you know that a lot of big things have happened outside these days? The service club and the club have suffered losses Many people, many of the original members, have left the organization, defecting or announcing their withdrawal from the organization in large numbers. The club's usual rules are to severely punish and hunt down those who defect from the organization, but now it seems that the situation is somewhat out of control. There are several notice boards posted with wanted posters from the International Superpower Organization, but not many bounty hunters dare to take on these jobs."
Having said this, Prince waved his hand and said: "Don't look at me so surprised. Although I am on vacation in Japan, I can always subscribe to the weekly electronic newspaper of the International Superpower Alliance. "Superpower Observer" I subscribe every issue.”
Chen Xiao frowned... He felt vaguely in his heart.
The person who followed him in Akihabara, Tokyo that day... was related to Phoenix. After all, Fenghuang ran into the coffee shop and secretly met him that day...
"To use a Chinese saying, the storm is about to come." Prince suddenly said this with compassion, but his expression was clearly worried that the world would not be in chaos: "This This kind of situation has not happened before... Ah, I mean a large number of people announced their separation from the organization. I heard that when the Service Society split for the first time, a large number of people announced their separation from the Service Society, and finally those people established the new club. Organization. Now..."
Chen Xiao's heart moved: "What do you mean?"
"I mean, so many people have left the service society and the club, and many of these people seem to be big fish! With such a turbulent situation recently, maybe a new one will appear in the supernatural world soon. The organization is capable, and it is a large organization that can compete with the two original giants! Haha!!"
Chen Xiao immediately thought of it... those mysterious pair of top hat male brothers seemed to have defected from the club! Moreover, when she first met them, Phoenix said that she had some weird relationship with those two guys...