Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Because some of the things I'm about to say are a bit taboo.

But he dared not disobey the nobleman's orders, so he could only continue speaking.

"As I mentioned before, Rhodes Island had a doctor who came to Wolumonde before the catastrophe to treat the infected for free."

"That respectable doctor was named Anto, and she also took in many new infected people after the natural disaster and helped the town establish preventive measures, which earned her the love and respect of many people, including the infected."

"But what can a doctor do in this situation? Although we are trying our best to maintain order, it is ultimately just a drop in the ocean."

"At this time, a young man named Thor, together with former messenger of natural disasters, Biederman, made a crazy decision."

"They've decided to assassinate Dr. Anto!"

"What?" Koss and North Mainz were stunned when they heard this.

Andrei was stunned when he heard this.

"Kevin, the Thor you're talking about, is that Thor? The Thor that Commander Biederman's son, Thor?"

Kevin nodded with a serious expression.

The advance team members around them also pricked up their ears; such an exciting story was a rare sight.

"Why would he do this?" Andrei asked incredulously. "Didn't you say that Dr. Anto was here to help us?"

This is exactly what Kauss and North Mainz wanted to know.

“He wants to use this to incite conflict between the infected and the citizens,” Kevin said, bowing his head deeply, his voice filled with anguish. “He wants a controlled, infected rebellion.”

"Then, use this rebellion to draw the attention of the entire Letania."

“And then, the city was saved,” North Mainz continued calmly.

"Most citizens can survive; the only ones who will perish are those who are infected."

"The methods are so-so," Koss commented simply.

"Although the plan is feasible, it will probably only be renamed after it succeeds. Actually, it could be made more ingenious."

Upon hearing this, Kevin clenched his fists tightly.

My nails, which I hadn't trimmed in a long time because I was busy, were deeply embedded in my flesh.

The joy that had been on his face gradually faded.

Why are you judging their methods? Shouldn't we be expressing our utter disgust for such behavior?

He suddenly realized that these two high-ranking officials, whose surname was Mainz, seemed indifferent to the tragedy of the city.

Just like spectators offstage, they comment on everything that happens in Wolumonmold.

As if it were none of their business.

But if there hadn't been such a long delay in rescue efforts, who would have gone to such an extreme?

He looked up and carefully examined the so-called advance team in front of him.

The team members looked excited and whispered among themselves about what rewards they would receive after this mission.

The two nobles seemed distracted, as if something more important had preoccupied their thoughts.

They came for Wolumond, but not only for Wolumond.

The initial shock of the rescue news brought him back to his senses.

If you want to rescue Wolumonde, why have you sent out so many letters asking for help but received no response?

When we need our own military police to maintain order, why keep them detained in Dresden just to have a few more 'decorative vases' to decorate the wedding?

When we need food and hope, why does everyone turn a blind eye?

But why are you here now?

Now, in just a few days, a rescue team has been formed, hundreds of truckloads of supplies have arrived, and even two noble gentlemen from the high tower have personally traveled over mountains and rivers to come here.

Why are you all so... fickle?

Kevin remembered his father's gray hair, the fear he had felt when he was starving, and Thor's crazed face...

He desperately wanted to ask them why.

But he knew he was just the son of a businessman.

He had no right to question the two nobles.

He could only lower his head deeply.

They buried their doubts, resentment, and anger deep in their hearts.

"His plan seems to have failed?"

Koss asked casually, "Why? Did something happen?"

"The plan was discovered by a Rhodes Island operator before it could be implemented."

Kevin's tone was a little strange, but no one paid much attention to it.

"How did you figure it out?" North Mainz raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. "Was there a mistake in the execution process?"

“No, no,” Kevin shook his head. “I don’t know how he figured it out either. All I know is that on the day Thor executed his plan, that operator secretly invited everyone from the City Hall to the camp, and then, in front of them, exposed Thor’s plot and used Originium Arts to control the Overload Phonograph Core that Thor was using for his desperate gamble.”

"Wait, you're saying he used Originium Arts to control the overloaded phonograph core?" Kos's pupils contracted upon hearing this.

“Yes, he controlled the overloaded phonograph core with one hand,” Kevin looked up and said seriously, “Very easily!”

129 Miss Pelosi, whose name is unknown

Koss took a deep breath.

As a nobleman, how could he not know what the automatic spellcasting unit codenamed "Phonetic Machine" meant?

The explosive energy generated by the overloaded core could be easily controlled at the fingertips...

Could the former Witch King have done this?

At that moment, he suddenly felt a pang of regret.

Why did I run so fast? Would it kill me to come a little slower? Those mercenaries crave the rewards promised by their families, but they don't lack them themselves.

Why are you running around so often?

Well, see? We've met the right person.

Faced with such a powerful figure who can act as he pleases, if he makes a mistake and gets killed, his family would probably have to immediately put on a smiling face for him.

Holding them accountable? Who dares to...?

Although an elder had predicted before the trip that this unknown powerful figure might be the reclusive Wolumonde, otherwise, why would the Mainz family, who had watched so many tragedies unfold, come knocking on their door just because of Wolumonde?

In retrospect, it seems unlikely that he's going into seclusion, but rather that he wants to use Wolumonde to enter the Letanian market.

Koss looked up at his cousin.

They noticed that the other person was also watching them.

It's obvious they're thinking the same thing.

But North Mainz looked much more relaxed than Kauss.

According to the division of labor, it was clear that Coase would be in charge of the overall situation temporarily after entering the city.

Since it's not my responsibility, then it's fine.

He gave the latter an encouraging look, then ignored the pleading look and turned his head away.

To be honest, we're just cousins, and not even close friends. We usually call each other brothers, but in this situation, brother, it seems like I didn't share in your good fortune in the past.

So don't blame me for not sharing the burden now.

To be honest, don't imagine these nobles to be too noble. The reason they came here so quickly was simply because their lives were threatened.

The fact that the two teams merged at the foot of the mountain earlier was not entirely for the sake of the so-called "big picture".

After all, if I go in first, I'll be the one who takes the blame in the end. But if we see each other but stop, we can't explain it to our families. But if we go in together, that would be perfect. Maybe then we can find someone to blame.

Despite their brotherly affection throughout the journey, now that things have come to a head, who are you to complain?

When Koss saw North Mainz's averted gaze, he sighed resentfully.

Judging from that person's behavior, they are clearly not a law-abiding citizen...

Hopefully everything goes well from now on.

……

"Tell me, what exactly did you do to the Mainz family?" In the doctor's private tent, she looked suspiciously at the intelligence report in her hand, which showed that the Mainz family's rescue team had arrived in Wolumonde and was in contact with the city hall.

"It's only been a few days since you came back... and they've already brought in so many supplies..."

"You're not going to hold a knife to their throats at the wedding and threaten them, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Dr. Anto jumped up abruptly, looking at the unassuming Xia Yu with a horrified expression.

Having lived in Letania for some time, she believed she understood the nobles, especially the Tower Nobles.

Those remnants from the era of the Witch King can still exist under the rule of the Twin Queens, so they must have some skills.