Arknights' Lock of Heaven

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192 Platinum: Are you kidding me?

"Is this the next target?"

At the Business Federation building, Platinum looked at the obviously candid photos in front of him and then at Roy in front of him.

The person in the photo is following behind Whipblade Knight and the currently prominent Maria Nearl. If it were anyone else, they would probably be inconspicuous, since the two in front of them are simply too dazzling.

But clearly, that person's good looks wouldn't allow him to be so low-key.

"Don't let his good looks fool you, according to our intelligence, he's actually a man."

Seeing her dazed expression, Roy raised an eyebrow and teased, "You'd better be careful when you're spying, lest someone steal your soul..."

To his teasing, Platinum only had two words to say.

Ha ha!

Not to mention being bewitched by someone, she wished she could stay as far away from that person as possible for the rest of her life.

Platinum will never forget that face, even in death.

Perhaps to others, her beauty is captivating enough, and she'd be even more stunning when she smiles, but alas...

Platinum has seen his smile with his own eyes.

The warm smile that appeared on his face after silently hanging more than twenty of his men.

Yes, the smile was very warm.

But considering the context at the time... just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

She looked up at Roy.

"Why are you monitoring him?" Platinum asked, his face falling. "Is there anything special about him?"

Has my secret been discovered?

Platinum quietly moved her hand from the table to her leg.

So that the dagger could be drawn immediately.

A test? Or...?

"Did you watch the match that Lin Guang's youngest daughter played before?"

Roy seemed oblivious to her subtle actions, and proceeded to take out a tablet and start using it.

"I've seen it..." Well, Platinum has a deep impression of that match.

Even if she was extremely stressed these past few days, she couldn't possibly have missed such a sensational news story about the Great Knight's Territory.

"How are you feeling?" Roy sighed. "Are you scared?"

afraid of what?

Of course, it's because your own weapon has become ineffective.

As is well known, the Unarmored Alliance generally uses bows and arrows as their primary weapon.

The fact that a top-ranking knight from a hundred-strong knightly order could be forced to abandon his primary weapon, which was useless to his opponent, and choose to engage in close combat with a sword and shield speaks volumes.

Thinking of this, Bai Jin couldn't help but recall the boastful talk of those experts on television.

They said the knightly duels used specially made arrows, which made them easy to block; if military-grade arrows had been used, Maria Nearl wouldn't have won so easily...

Platinum, who had personally served as a knight, scoffed at this claim.

Yes, military arrows are indeed stronger than athletic arrows, but they're not used on the battlefield, are they?

They're playing a knightly arena, so you can only use arena arrows. Try using a military arrow instead.

Do you really think the Securities and Futures Commission is powerless to take action?

They're sharpening their knives now, waiting for the fool to jump out so they can find an excuse to attack.

Moreover, armor that can block arrows used in competitions will only make blocking swords and blades easier.

Therefore, Maria Nearl should have no problem making it into the tournament with this armor.

What Roy was worried about was that this person would be recruited by hostile forces.

Indeed, if this armor were worn by a newbie, they could barely ignore it thanks to the superior weapons of the Unarmored Alliance.

But if someone just as skilled as myself were to wear this armor... well, I'd better pack my things and run...

But what does this have to do with that person?

Platinum was somewhat puzzled.

"According to the Business Federation's intelligence, Maria Nearl's armor is so protective because of her Originium Arts."

"So, you understand now?"

Roy gave Platinum a knowing look.

Platinum was still completely bewildered.

ha? !

That person's Originium Arts... is it armor enhancement?

I've read a lot of books, you can't fool me!

Can't a person only possess one Originium Arts?

What were those golden chains that I saw that night?

Am I blind?

Or has he gone mad?

“This is a truly dangerous person,” Roy said, narrowing his eyes. “Not in terms of his combat abilities, but in terms of his support capabilities.”

"If someone like that falls into the hands of the Securities and Futures Commission... you should understand what that means for us, the Uncontested Alliance."

Yes, I do understand.

But what if I don't want to know?

Bai Jin's hand holding the documents trembled slightly.

Roy's unspoken message was simply... to kill the person and be done with it.

This is also a common tactic used by the Unarmored Alliance.

If I can't have you, neither can you.

But the key question is, when that time really comes, who will kill whom...?

Even if it's an assassination attempt, can I defeat him?

Platinum thought it wouldn't work.

But when she looked up, she saw Royna's scrutinizing gaze across from her.

"I took it."

As usual, she calmly accepted the document.

“Alright, then I won’t pursue the matter of you letting that knight’s family go,” Roy clapped his hands upon hearing this. “And as for some of your previous actions, I hope you will reconsider them.”

"After all, you saw his fate with your own eyes."

The "he" referred to here is, of course, the previous Platinum.

The man who defected for love and was nailed to the ruins by black iron.

"I see……"

Platinum put away the documents and turned to leave the conference room.

Since you're putting me in such a difficult position, then don't blame me.

She clearly sensed that Qingjin was treating her differently than before.

In the past, this kind of task would not have been assigned to me.

They never trusted themselves.

Platinum is well aware of this.

But now, this kind of task has been handed over to me without any hesitation...

In other words, I'm not far from being abandoned.