Ark Chess Player

From an international legal perspective, Amiya is the legal representative and CEO of Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals.

Amiya nodded to Lin Lu, then glanced at Kal'tsit. After receiving her confirmation, she resolutely turned to look at Wei Yanwu, staring directly into his imposing red eyes.

"Mr. Wei, regardless of whether this cooperation is successful or not, I believe that for the sake of the citizens of Lungmen and for those infected with Oripathy worldwide, I feel it is necessary for me to remind you of something."

“Miss Amiya, please continue. I’m listening.”

Wei Yanwu did not underestimate her because of her young age. Anyone who could face his might without fear deserved his respect.

Amiya stared directly at Wei Yanwu and said sternly, "A week has passed since the Chernobog incident, and to this day, the Ursus Empire's attitude towards the Reunion Movement... has never been expressed!"

"Mr. Wei, do you understand what this means?"

Chapter 192 Amiya's Resolve

"To this day, the Ursus Empire has never expressed its stance on the Reunion Movement."

"Mr. Wei, do you understand what this means?"

"..."

Wei Yanwu's smile suddenly vanished.

The girl's words were like an extremely sharp blade, piercing Wei Yanwu's heart in an instant, tearing out his deepest worries from his chest, leaving them bloody and extremely painful.

This quiet, seemingly delicate girl had her sights set on such a distant place.

As expected of the mastermind behind Rhodes Island, Wei Yanwu's evaluation of Amiya rose sharply, and he subconsciously narrowed his eyes.

Amiya did not avoid Wei Yanwu's rather intimidating red eyes. She took a light breath and spoke firmly.

"Chernoberg, ravaged by natural disasters, has broken free of Ursus's control. Even on the day of the Chernobog incident, the Third Army, responsible for guarding the borders of the Ursus Empire, did not send a single soldier to provide support. We once recovered weapons and armor from Reunion Movement soldiers, and by tracing back their materials and manufacturing processes, we discovered... that these were all discarded military equipment from the Ursus Empire. Military equipment, even if you just want to resell a single crossbow bolt, you need to go through the Empire's network of connections."

"...Does Rhodes Island mean that these infected thugs of the Reunion Movement are backed by the Ursus Empire military?"

Wei Yanwu asked with an innocent expression, causing Lin Lu to frown involuntarily. The surging aura of the Dragon Witch filled the surroundings with a chilling intent. Wei Yanwu was so shocked that he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and the overwhelming pressure made him breathless. His hypocritical expression quickly disappeared.

Lin cursed inwardly, "Wei Laolong, what's the point of this? My daughter is trying to talk to you nicely, and you come up here to dig a hole for me to fall into! You like to jump in, huh? Do you believe I'll just throw you off the 46th floor?"

Lin Lu's eyes were filled with murderous intent, but when Kal'tsit kicked his leg, the murderous intent that had been building up instantly dissipated.

Kal'tsit glared at him reproachfully, like a mother standing behind her child at a parent-teacher meeting, signaling her husband not to interrupt the child while he was speaking, but to observe the child's performance properly.

Lin Lu tugged at his hood, pouted, somewhat dissatisfied but helpless; his position in the family was obvious.

Wei Yanwu felt a wave of exhaustion, but he wasn't angry about it; instead, his opinion of Rhodes Island changed.

After all, using eye contact and intimidation to exert pressure is perfectly normal in negotiations. Wei Yanwu was also adept at using his advantages; it just goes to show that there are always people more capable than you.

"No, I was just sharing the information and data we obtained with Mr. Wei. No one can make a definitive conclusion before we have solid evidence."

Although Amiya is still young, under the tireless guidance of excellent adults and through her own tenacious and hardworking study, she has already developed a somewhat different perspective on things.

Wei Yanwu's probing questions were actually an attempt to extract leverage from Rhodes Island. After all, in a sense, if Amiya's words and actions were true, then the Ursus Empire's crimes of treason and harming its people would be undeniable. At that point, not only would the Ursus military need a purge, but even the current Ursus Emperor would be implicated.

Amiya, of course, would not give Wei Yanwu the answer he wanted. Unbeknownst to her, she had already skillfully used her mind-reading ability to grow into an outstanding leader.

"I believe the Reunion Movement will not be satisfied with this; they will expand their influence, and they have taken action to do so. The Reunion Movement used the communication tower in Chernobog to issue a call to the world, calling themselves an army of justice, and attempting to change the international status of the infected through the simplest and most brutal physical means. I think, whether it is Lungmen or Rhodes Island, we must first reach a consensus. The Reunion Movement has indeed recruited a large number of Oripathy infected as new soldiers, and with the growth of its population and power, a large shortage of supplies has also arisen."

Amiya stood ramrod straight, and every word she uttered was powerful and resonant.

"Chernobyl is an industrialized mobile city. Agricultural development is not its strength. Most of its food and supplies are supplied by the Ursus Empire's rear. The Reunion Movement's blind recruitment of infected will only lead to one result: Chernobyl's resources will be quickly depleted! Moreover, the city has suffered from natural disasters. No mobile city, regardless of the country, currently has no defensive facilities capable of withstanding natural disasters. This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for resource-poor Chernobyl."

"Mr. Wei might consider this: with the constant influx of new recruits and the ever-decreasing scarcity of resources, what will these starving rioters do?"

Amiya's eyes were bright, and one could vaguely see a phantom figure behind her, a gentle yet powerful figure.

"The Reunion Movement will plunder once again, and Lungmen is their next springboard!"

Amiya didn't wait for Wei Yanwu to reply before revealing the answer directly.

The girl spoke calmly and confidently, her eyes sparkling.

A leader's qualities suddenly emerged, and Amiya quietly transformed and grew during the few days that Kal'tsit left Rhodes Island.

The pressure from the Ursus delegation once made Amiya feel suffocated. Dr. Kal'tsit, who had always been by her side and in charge of all aspects of Rhodes Island, was not there, and the Doctor was suffering from amnesia and was unaware of Rhodes Island's affairs and international situation.

Even though the doctor told Amiya that it was okay and that she could leave it to him, it didn't matter.

Amiya still finds herself unable to think or ponder the worst-case scenario, and she can't sleep at night.

If the Doctor's unauthorized rescue operation in Chernobog is misinterpreted as a connection between Rhodes Island and the Reunion Movement, Rhodes Island will only have two options: either obediently accept the unreasonable conditions of the Ursus Empire and be divided and absorbed, or truly join the Reunion Movement and become one family.

Faced with an unbearable burden, some people are completely crushed and never recover. Others, however, grow in adversity, break free of their cocoons, and transform into butterflies.

Clearly, Amiya belonged to the latter group; she withstood the pressure. She hated her own powerlessness, and she studied with all her might, so that if the same thing happened again, she could use her own strength to change the situation and protect everyone on Rhodes Island.

What we take for granted so far is actually not normal.

Dr. Kal'tsit's burden is almost drowning her, and it's time for me to share some of it; I can't leave it all to her.

The same goes for the doctor. I can't rely on the doctor for everything. I need to have complete control over the doctor and protect him.

I will not let what happened three years ago happen again.

Amiya thought to herself, she was prepared.

However, Amiya forgot one thing.

She was only fourteen years old; she was still a child, and these things shouldn't have been her responsibility.

Chapter 193 Unexpected Turn of Events (Third Update)

Amiya gazed at Wei Yanwu, organizing her thoughts in her mind, and calmly said:

"I believe that Lungmen's strength is indeed enough to stop the Reunion Movement's series of destructive actions, but if it cannot take the initiative in the future, the Reunion Movement's attacks on Lungmen will continue. Endless riots will take root and sprout in Lungmen, and this prosperous city that upholds the principle of free trade will become an isolated city."

Amiya placed her hand on the conference table, offering her final advice, which was also Rhodes Island's last chance for this collaboration.

"The Reunion Movement will not only severely damage Lungmen's stability and its international image, but also jeopardize the peaceful and tranquil lives of all Lungmen citizens. The Lungmen Guard Bureau can ensure Lungmen's survival, but it cannot guarantee the safety of every individual. Lungmen's economy will suffer an unprecedented blow, cooperation between Lungmen and other countries will decrease due to fear of losses, and all sectors of Lungmen's economy will be affected. In the face of war, no one can remain uninvolved. Lungmen's current situation is extremely dire, dangerous, and severe."

"Mr. Wei, please think it over."

Amiya sat back down in her chair, her expression unchanged, even though her clothes were soaked with sweat.

After two hours of intense fighting, Amiya was naturally exhausted, but she was also quite excited.

Sometimes, growth happens in an instant.

It's like a child finally being able to stand in front of their parents and shelter them from the wind and rain. This sense of accomplishment, mission, and responsibility can draw courage from a weary body.

"..."

Wei Yanwu's gaze toward Amiya changed somewhat.

The girl's refined features gave a gentle impression, and her long, rabbit-like ears, typical of the Catterans, conveyed a sense of harmlessness. However, her deep blue eyes seemed utterly indifferent, making it impossible to discern her thoughts. Rhodes Island, whether in medicine, military strength, or leadership... is top-notch.

Wei Yanwu raised his hand and gently applauded for Amiya.

This is an appreciation of her, and also a commendation for the courageous act she has made at her age.

Wei Yanwu had to admit that he was convinced by Amiya, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

“Young lady, you’re right. Given the tense situation and the limited manpower of the Lungmen Guard, I can consider your specific plan based on the previous temporary agreement. But as I just said—Rhodes Island’s asking price is too high, and it has exceeded our bottom line.”

Wei Yanwu paused, observing everyone's expressions. Sensing Lin Lu's imposing aura, he quickly shifted his gaze and continued, "To reimburse Lungmen's expenses, I have two conditions. First, Rhodes Island must assist the Lungmen Guard Bureau in eliminating the Reunion Movement's threat to Lungmen. This includes confirming threats within Lungmen, addressing issues related to Chernobog, and the so-called infiltration of infected individuals. In short, whatever useful intelligence you possess, I need you to share it with Lungmen simultaneously."

"...Mr. Wei, regarding cooperation, I believe Rhodes Island can provide Lungmen with unexpected intelligence on the Reunion Movement."

Kal'tsit spoke slowly, nodding to Amiya, a rare smile appearing on her usually cold face. Amiya's performance tonight had far exceeded her expectations. To be honest, even if this collaboration failed, the trip to Lungmen would still be meaningful, as it would provide Amiya with valuable experience in business negotiations.

Amiya, a path to light lies before her.

As for how to proceed, she will need the doctor to guide her.

Rhodes Island's future will become better and better under the leadership of Amiya and Dr. Lin Lu.

Kal'tsit breathed a sigh of relief. She would persevere until she was completely able to entrust Rhodes Island to these two.

Then... she can go and atone for her sins.

"So, what is Lungmen's second requirement?" Kal'tsit asked.

“Secondly, we’ll discuss that after you’ve completed your primary task.” Wei Yanwu shook his pipe, suppressing the urge to take a satisfying puff because Amiya, an underage girl, was still in the meeting room. “Of course, my requests will not exceed Rhodes Island’s capabilities and scope of business.”

“I cannot understand, nor can I accept it.” Kal’tsit looked directly at the old fox in front of her, her expression returning to its cold indifference. “The scope of this matter is far too broad. I hope Mr. Wei can explain it in detail.”

Wei Yanwu had clearly anticipated this question, and he calmly delivered his prepared response: "Then let me put it this way. If the Reunion Movement causes more damage than Rhodes Island anticipated, I hope Rhodes Island can assist the Guard Bureau in handling it properly, and even participate in some aspects of the aftermath. Of course, this is within your capabilities. That's the gist of it."

Kal'tsit narrowed her eyes slightly; clearly, Wei Yanwu's explanation was not convincing at all.

Lin Lu seemed to be deep in thought. With his tactical and strategic mind, he instantly came up with nearly a hundred possibilities. The conclusion with the highest probability was that Longmen's trump cards were far more extensive than he had imagined. Perhaps Wei Yanwu viewed this city as a chessboard, but this plan should not be for the integration movement, but more like an experiment.

Wei Yanwu slowly placed the pipe he was holding on the table, maintaining a rather delicate, barely balanced point; a slight touch would cause the pipe to tip over.

"I can't go into details at this point. But please don't forget, Rhodes Island has no choice. If you can't accept this, then I think all the conditions we discussed before, and what you want, are invalid. Lungmen has its bottom line."

Kal'tsit remained silent, feeling Amiya's gaze upon her.

Amiya?

"Dr. Kal'tsit, trust me, and trust the Doctor."

Amiya looked directly at Kal'tsit, her eyes flashing with unwavering determination.

Kal'tsit paused, then shook her head helplessly and leaned back in her chair.

The child has grown up... Kal'tsit thought to herself, feeling a weight lift from her shoulders.

“Mr. Wei, I would like to add a provision to the contract.”

"Please speak."

"Would it be acceptable for both parties to participate in the discussion when interpreting the regulations?"

“This…” Wei Yanwu originally thought the other party would make some kind of request, but he did not expect it to be like this. He murmured, “This… of course, it is a matter of respect for Longmen.”

"In that case, we can draft the contract now."

"of course."

Wei Yanwu smiled, but his smile didn't last more than a few seconds before his facial muscles suddenly tensed up.

Within Wei Yanwu's line of sight, the floor-to-ceiling windows of the reception room trembled, and cracks appeared on them, giving the scenery outside the windows a completely different color.