space broker

It's just a guest here, An Dong originally wanted to invite Lin You to have hot pot together, but when he heard that he wanted to talk alone, he gave the little prince a wink, took his coat and closed it behind his hand, and said to Lin You: "There are people outside the community. coffee shop."

Lin You refused, "I don't like crowded places, let's have a brief chat in the stairwell."

The temperature in Beijing at the end of December was already very low, even in the closed stairwell, he breathed heavily when speaking.

Lin You got straight to the point, "I think there are several doubts about your experience in the tunnel today."

Anton lit a cigarette, "Say it."

"According to your description, the swordsman's target was Jiang Yi at first, and he turned his attention to you after seeing your split shadow."

"Correct."

"Then why did he hunt down Jiang Yi? This is the first doubt." Lin You continued: "In terms of time sequence, Jiang Yi was the first to use the magnetic induction to return, but we saw the first The first one came out was Chuba, then the other people involved in the experiment of the Messenger Group, and finally Jiang Yi and you. And you are only a few seconds behind Jiang Yi, which is the time it took you to fight the swordsman in the passage It doesn't match up at all. This is the second doubt."

Anton didn't interrupt him, but motioned to continue.

"Third, in the channel, apart from you and Jiang Yi who are in a state of complete resonance, Chu Ba and you also have a part of consciousness connection. But not only did he not see the swordsman, he didn't even hear the sound of you fighting."

sound?

Anton became vigilant, "Did the recorder record the sound?"

Lin You said seriously: "Yes. From the moment you blocked the opponent's first knife, the audio track in the recorder has changed. In addition to a few conversations between you and the swordsman, we also recorded some very complicated ones. Ambient sound. The technician was analyzing it before I came out, and the result should be available in two days."

Although Anton couldn't figure out the scientific principles, he still understood the general meaning. Adding some details that can only be experienced in person, he couldn't help guessing: "Is there a possibility that since the swordsman intervened, we have arrived at On his territory?"

In his heart, the Twisting Space Channel is an unscrupulous little bitch, and whoever is stronger is his home field.Just like his spiritual world can cover Jiang Yi's, but Jiang Yi's can only invade him a little.In yesterday's scene, the swordsman was undoubtedly the strongest.

Lin You thought for a moment and suddenly opened his mouth wide. Because he was too excited, he spewed out clouds of white mist, "Ah! Your statement is a bit whimsical, but it makes sense! Distorted space is the hub where multiple spaces meet. Before opening, its channel It is very likely that it is also linked to the passages leading to various spaces."

After listening to his analysis, Anton was also very inspired.The channel is a very delicate thing. It doesn’t mean that you enter from its space, it means that it is on the territory of its space, it is just a link point between parallel spaces.

"Perhaps we just landed on someone else's territory when we entered this time? For swordsmen, we are intruders."

"That's why he attacked you!" Lin You waved his fist excitedly, but then he became confused again, "Then why did the swordsman only attack Jiang Yi? Could it be because the first person he saw was Jiang Yi? ? But how does this explain that he never attacked Chuba from the beginning to the end?"

This is a problem.

Although the swordsman saw Jiang Yi first, An Dong was the first to attack him.Moreover, Anton could feel that when they looked at each other, the swordsman was harmless, and even wanted to laugh a little.

But when the swordsman saw Jiang Yi, his eyes and the murderous look emanating from his body were like a living person suddenly turned into a killing machine, and killing Jiang Yi became his mission.

Anton suddenly felt sorry for Jiang Yi, this unlucky boy would be chased and killed if he entered any passage.Now that I think about it, I met that man in uniform before, it was really nice, not only did I not KO him, but I pushed him and Qin Guan out of the closed passage, it was just a little skinny.

Lin You suddenly asked: "Before participating in this experiment, did you ever meet anyone from a parallel space when you entered the tunnel?"

Anton's instinct is to keep this secret, but now he feels that this matter is very important to the research of multi-space, even related to the future of the two spaces, so for the first time in his life, he let go of his selfishness, "Yes, I met Once."

Lin You's hands trembled, "Can you tell me?"

Anton told him exactly what happened when he fished Qinguan.

After hearing this, Lin You's face turned pale, and then he flushed abnormally, "Intruders, we really are intruders!"

Seeing Anton's suspicious eyes, Lin You said like a cannonball: "The biggest commonality between the man in uniform and the swordsman is that he can send you out of the passage. From this, it can be deduced that they also have the ability to close the passage, just like every The gatekeeper in the space. And this also explains why Jiang Yi ran away first, but was the last to come out. Because when the swordsman intervened, he closed the passage! So he didn't rush to chase Jiang Yi at all, and instead dealt with you first, Jiang Yi is already in his pocket, and there is nowhere to escape. Then because the twisted space opened earlier, he had to withdraw, and finally, due to conscience or other reasons, the passage was unblocked, and Jiang Yi was able to escape."

Anton's first reaction after hearing this was: "According to you, Jiang Yi and I are also the gatekeepers of the space." After all, he is guarding the gates in other spaces!

Lin was taken aback for a moment, "Maybe."

Anton didn't like this identity, and it sounded bitter when he heard it, with the vigor of a lone star.This is still a literary term. To put it in plain language, he is just a gatekeeper!

The image of the janitor in daily life emerged in my mind, as if I saw my future self squatting outside a passage barrier, staring inside day after day, hacking to death when anyone came in, smoking and basking in the sun when no one came, By the way, pick off the balls on the sweater... Wucao, it seems that it is even more difficult, so I might as well go back and deliver the courier.

How did Lin know that Anton could make up so many things in one go, and he only thought: "Now all other problems have been solved, but why the swordsman only chased and killed Jiang Yi is still at a loss."

Anton suddenly noticed something was wrong, "If you follow your 'gatekeeper theory', wouldn't there be no one guarding the gate after the swordsman killed Jiang Yi?"

Lin was taken aback for a moment, he had indeed ignored this question.And this question can cause too many variables, and it is difficult for him to smooth it out for a while. This kind of anxiety that he is about to come into contact with the truth but is only close to the door completely confused Lin You's thinking.

"I need to go back and think about it." The excitement faded away, and Lin You was a little exhausted after having just been to another space today.

Anton asked him to go back to rest first, "Don't be in a hurry, the more calm you are at this time, I believe you and the science team will be able to solve this mystery."

Lin You nodded in frustration, then suddenly remembered something, and asked An Dong: "Do you still remember Zhang Shuguo?"

"Remember." Anton didn't understand why he suddenly mentioned this old man.

"If you have a chance, I think you can talk to him. The commander thinks his point of view is too... metaphysical and worthless, but I think he has been guarding the exit of the passage for 20 years and has seen all kinds of people and things. There must be a reason for him to say that.”

Anton wanted to see Zhang Shuguo before, and he immediately agreed, and then he asked him another question: "Since the 'I' in other dimensions can enter and exit the barrier, theoretically I should be able to, but all failed before."

Lin You thought for a while, "Perhaps you shouldn't always use brute force habitually. Don't forget that the space channel is a different world. Your spiritual power is so high, as long as you want, nothing can stop you."

As long as you are willing, nothing can stop you.

This sentence lingered in Anton's mind all night, so that in his dream that night, he became a secondary adventurer traveling through various spaces. Every time he came to a new space, he said: I smashed the void and came from another world. ...

Pony, too short!

The next day, An Dong went to find Cheng Fengyang.

This guy got an old-fashioned briquette stove in the small shop. When Anton came in, he was busy baking steamed buns, and the room was filled with the smell of burnt noodles.

"It's just in time!" Cheng Fengyang put a few slices of baked steamed buns on an antique plate, and a small bowl of garlic chili sauce in a cloisonné rouge box, and handed it to Anton. Brush, "Smear some sauce, it's fragrant."

Sometimes the simplest food and seasoning can achieve a delicious taste that people will never tire of eating.

Anton chewed the steamed bun and told Cheng Fengyang all the conversation he had with Lin You.

Cheng Fengyang was very surprised, "I'm so flattered!" Anton's subtle changes did not escape his eyes, and this kind of change was exactly what he was happy to see.At this stage, there is nothing good that can compare to gaining Anton's trust, so as a courtesy, Cheng Fengyang also shared the information he just received with Anton.

This dude is really good.

The purpose of Anton's visit today is to exchange information.With Cheng Fengyang's ability, the big secret can only be kept from him for a while, so instead of that, it's better for him to throw bricks to attract jade.After all, they are currently in a cooperative state, and being honest is the minimum respect for each other.

"Jiang Yi is different from the swordsman you saw in the passage." Cheng Fengyang was serious for a rare time, his handsome face revealing his cunning, "This is very important, and it must be the key to breaking through the passage barrier. AMS Although some people are arrogant, but Lin can think of it, and they can think of it soon. Our advantage has been lost. After AMS discovers the connection between the channel and the will, if we try our best to overcome it, the progress will only be faster than ours. "

"But they didn't know what I saw," Anton said.

Cheng Fengyang smiled.

Anton: "Fuck, you don't intend to sell me, do you?"

"How could I betray you?" Cheng Fengyang opened the grate and threw a few chestnuts into it, "I'm selling information, and only by coming and going can I gain more trust, so that they can lower their guard and think that I'm just A mercenary broker. Besides, telling them is equivalent to adding a bunch of free worker bees, and when they research the results, won't they all be mine?"

Profiteer!

Anton raised his eyebrows, "Your? I'll give you another chance to organize your words."

Cheng Fengyang laughed and apologized, "I was wrong! It's not mine, it's ours."

Anton: "That's about the same."

There was a crackling sound from the stove, the chestnut shells were roasted, and the sweet chestnut fragrance filled the shop.

Cheng Fengyang lit a cigarette, "Have you stopped thinking about my previous suggestion?"

Anton didn't take it seriously, "I won't mess with you."

Cheng Fengyang said angrily: "I didn't tell you to mess with me, it's that we two brothers are traveling side by side to the end of the world."

"Who are we with?" No one is qualified to talk about "us" with Anton, only if Anton is willing.

The atmosphere is a bit awkward.

Cheng Fengyang rolled his eyes, and suddenly said: "Fifteen has already made another move, and sent the little girl who was placed next to you to perform a mission there. Do you know about this?"

Anton: "I only went there last night. He probably didn't have time to tell me."

Cheng Fengyang showed a playful smile, "Then let's make a bet on whether Fifteen will tell you the whole story. He understands that you already know the identity of the little girl, so he won't hide it from you. He let the girl out." task, then what do you think he asked her to do?"

Anton extracted countless past details in his mind, and after a little analysis, "He wants to steal space restrictions."

The cooperation between its space and the real world has always been a game. Even if there is Jiang Su over there, there are fifteen here, and the two young commanders join forces, they still cannot resist the interference from the Supreme Council and other forces, such as Last time Fifteen told him that the Supreme Council sent two supervisors to the embassy corps, which is the best example.

"Correct solution!" Cheng Fengyang applauded Anton twice, "This is plan B of Fifteen. Because there are already people importing ores and industrial raw materials on a large scale through me, and they are also preparing for the second move. So now the question is Well, you and I are civilians, let’s put aside these high-level wrestling for the time being, and only talk about the things around us. Space restriction is the top secret over there. Radish is very caring, will he still tell you that he sent a girl to carry out this task? Has he considered your feelings?"

Cheng Fengyang paused for a moment, and asked and answered directly: "Fifteen doesn't care at all. In his eyes, anyone can only be divided into two types: usable and unusable. He has a high moral point, which gives him a reason to treat everyone Treat him as a pawn. You are completely different from him. If you get too close, you will only turn against each other. So, wander around with me, and use this short life of a few decades to see scenery that others will never see, okay? "

Cheng Fengyang's words were very provocative, and the "always on the outside" style was just in line with Anton's taste, but Anton still refused, "I'm used to walking my own way."

Cheng Fengyang is very sorry, but he is not a stalker, "Okay, I respect your choice. But the same, I still say that, when you hate the loneliness and loneliness of walking alone, I will always You are welcome to join."

Fifteen didn't mention the girl's mission, and Anton didn't ask either.It's not that he doesn't care about the girl, but because this is the path chosen by the girl herself.Perhaps she is also like Zhou Gengsheng, the work of the messenger group is her pursuit and dream, and no one else has the right to interfere.

But the truth is the truth after all, Anton is still very worried about the girl.So two days later, seeing the girl returned safely, Anton didn't say anything, but quietly expressed his concern with actions.

The snacks brought back from the supermarket raid could almost bury the girl. While the girl was in a daze, Anton slipped her a signal transmitter like a brooch.

This is the distress call device he bought from Cheng Fengyang. No matter what danger he encounters in its space, he can call for rescue. Within 10 minutes, a mobile combat team composed of top mercenaries came to rescue him.

"Even AMS, they can break through."

The girl widened her eyes in surprise, "There is such an organization?"

Anton slightly disdainful, "It's not AMS covering the sky with one hand over there."

AMS is the base of the Gongmian Society, so... the girl was startled, "Could it be the Tianying Society?"

Anton smiled without saying a word.

If he had learned anything from Cheng Fengyang, it was the reasonable use of various forces.

The girl didn't ask An Dong where he got this magical weapon, but said after a long silence: "Brother Dong, be careful with Jiang Yi, this man has deep thoughts."

"I know."

The girl was still worried, and said bitterly: "You guys are going to explore the passage again the day after tomorrow, don't help him this time, if there is any swordsman or something, let him hack Jiang Yi to death."

Anton found that the girl was in a bad mood, so he asked her, "Did things go well this time?"

The girl hung her head and said nothing.

Anton patted her head, "Don't worry, I'm here. In just a few times, I'll be able to dig out all the secrets in that broken passage, and then we'll all be liberated."

It must be bragging for others to say that, but Anton never does what he says.

The girl nodded heavily, "Yes! I can rest assured that Brother Dong is here!"

The author has something to say:

small theater:

Rabbit: Mr. Cheng, you put the steamed bun slices on an antique plate, and the garlic chili sauce in a rouge box, do you want to show that no matter how valuable things are, you should make the best use of them?

Cheng Fengyang: I just show off my wealth...Huh?Why is the rouge box missing?

Rabbit: It seems that An Dongshun walked away.