Arknights' Lock of Heaven

It's not that he's being dramatic, it's just... it doesn't make sense.

He had previously taken himself to Longmen and caused such a farce in order to test himself.

Wei Yanwu probably still hasn't come to his senses.

These two people, under the guise of discussing cooperation, made a flurry of activity in Lungmen, causing the Royal Guard Bureau to be on high alert, and then turned around and left.

“This is what I’ve paid,” Kal’tsit said calmly. “I hope it’s worth it.”

"Also, you're not the only one on this land with a secret to hide."

Xia Yu nodded upon hearing this. Actually, he didn't necessarily need to know the answer; he just wanted to feel more at ease knowing.

Lost wanderers will always unconsciously gravitate towards safe havens.

This is probably part of the reason why I want to stay on Rhodes Island.

Because in this unfamiliar world, the only thing I'm somewhat familiar with is this ship.

As mentioned before, their hero is my enemy.

You can't tell whether someone is good or bad and whether they will become your enemy.

He came into this world to have a job.

Damn it.

This is the task this land has given itself.

The only known deity is probably the god of Sherag.

But this god seems pretty good.

At least he provided shelter for a region, didn't he?

The interests of the land are not necessarily aligned with the interests of humankind.

If the earth wants to destroy the god on its own, what if the god is actually on humanity's side?

In a situation like this, is there any need to think about where Rhodes Island would stand?

Even though I've already received the deposit from Terra, it's still a problem to be on the opposite side of humanity...

I don't feel good.

Having been human for so many years, it's really hard to bring myself to suddenly be on the opposite side of humanity.

The Absolute Demonic Front had already decided to defect, so naturally they didn't feel anything.

In Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, Gorgon's massacre of humans was dismissed with the excuse that he didn't want to get his hands dirty with the blood of the old humans.

She actually believed it!

However, if that day ever comes in Terra, I'd probably side with humanity.

But thinking about it now is pointless.

Without sufficient intelligence, everything is just empty talk.

What if I'm just worrying unnecessarily?

Just before Xia Yu left with the documents, Kal'tsit's voice rang out softly.

"I consider myself to have a pretty good eye for people."

Xia Yu paused for a moment, then opened the door and went out.

"..."

"I also want to know why you trust him."

The communicator screen in the corner lit up, revealing a face mostly hidden in shadow.

“Didn’t I say that?” Kal’tsit sighed, “I have a pretty good eye for people. Don’t doubt the judgment of an elder, Ascalon.”

"Does your keen eye for people include 'him'? Why did you abstain? Are you afraid to face your failure?"

"After all, it was you who introduced 'him' to His Highness."

"..."

“That was indeed my mistake,” Kal’tsit said after a moment of silence, “but it may not have been a mistake. We’ll know the answer soon.”

"Didn't you vote in favor? Let's wait and see."

23. It only takes one mouth to spread rumors.

Waiting for him outside the door was not only a lion scorpion, but also a petite figure.

Amiya.

She nodded to the cloaked manticore, ignoring her astonished expression, and went to meet the latter.

"Mr. Xia Yu, would you like to walk with me for a bit?" Amiya said politely to Xia Yu, "I would like to get to know you."

She winked playfully at Xia Yu, "After all, we'll be working together for a long time."

For the first time in my life, a girl invited me for a walk, saying she wanted to get to know me...

Xia Yu felt a little heartbroken.

Amiya is only fourteen years old, and when she says she understands something, she really does, not just in a more romantic way.

Even if it were an adult, or even Kal'tsit in the office behind her, Xia Yu's heart would still race.

But Amiya... a person cannot, or at least should not!

She's still a child.

There's no such thing as being moved; there's only heartache.

I'm in my twenties and I've never even held a girl's hand. My life is such a failure...

Oh, no, I meant to lead it!

She was involved with Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka in Absolute Demonic Front!

When they first met, I arrived a little late; after she was knocked away by a monster, I politely helped her up...

Fujimaru Ritsuka... held hands with her when she was kidnapped and Chaldea demanded ransom, because she was always a bit restless and almost fell from a tree dozens of meters high...

Thinking about it that way makes it even sadder.

Xia Yu became completely depressed.

Amiya stood there helplessly.

Although he didn't know what had happened, Mr. Xia Yu became depressed after he finished speaking.

This must be my fault, the little rabbit thought, covering its ears. Oh no...

Why? Did I offend anyone with my language? Or are there some taboos among the people of Yan? But I've never heard of any taboo against taking a walk in the evening among the people of Yan, or is it...?

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"It's none of your business," Xia Yu sighed, looking at her adorable face, and reached out to rub her little head.

The soft touch on his ear immediately pulled him out of his depression.

"I just feel like my life is a bit of a failure."

Upon hearing this, Rabbit raised her head, her face full of confusion.

Why?

what's up?

Are adults really like this, prone to melancholy and sentimentality at any time?

I've never seen anyone else do this.

“I understand,” Amiya said with a sudden realization, clenching her left fist and striking her right palm. “This must be the ‘pathos of things’ that Dr. Kal’tsit was talking about, the feeling of being moved by a scene!”

"I'm half right," Xia Yu said helplessly, spreading her hands. "I barely managed to use 'feeling the scene evokes emotions,' but 'mono no aware' seems to be a term from the Eastern Kingdoms..."

"Amiya got it mixed up."

"I see," Amiya said, lowering her head shyly. "Things from Yan Country are quite difficult to understand..."

"It's alright," Xia Yu comforted her. "Who in the world can know everything?"

Instead of that, why don't you take me to the bridge? After all, I'm new here and don't know the way.

-

Xia Yu had witnessed firsthand Amiya's terrifying popularity on Rhodes Island.

Everyone respected this young leader.

On the way to the bridge, whether it was patients being treated or Rhodes Island operators, from young children to elderly people with white hair, everyone would stop to greet her and give her a heartfelt smile.

And he cast a surprised look at Xia Yu.

This wasn't a surprise at his appearance; his existence had already spread throughout Rhodes Island long before he had dinner with Kal'tsit in the cafeteria.

Xia Yu was curious why they were looking at her like that, so she used her magic to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two operators.