Arknights' Lock of Heaven

This place is probably the only one in the city that still retains basic order.

Despite her admiration, Xia Yu didn't want to face him right now.

It's not that we can't beat them, but that they still need him here, they need his banner to maintain order.

“So, I’m just passing by,” Xia Yu sighed, looking at the halberd beside her, and advised, “You don’t need to waste any energy on me.”

But clearly, patriots don't think so.

Especially when he saw the empty warehouse behind Xia Yu.

He had come to check it an hour earlier, and it was filled to the brim with 100,000 Originium Ingots.

And this warehouse, which was full of goods, became so empty that a horse could run through it after I left for only an hour.

Patriots trusted their shield guards; they wouldn't steal from their own men.

They wouldn't be so stupid as to knowingly allow someone to steal from the building outside the warehouse, even though they knew the building had been set up as a command center.

So where did the 100,000 Origin Stones go in that one hour?

That's a mystery; if word gets out, it could become a popular unsolved case.

If we hadn't happened to run into this person.

Once we take him down, everything will be clear.

30 Your confidant, older brother

Patriots are always so decisive and efficient.

Just as he wouldn't listen to Xia Yu's sophistry.

With a swing of his halberd, the target that should have been hit was swept up by the air currents stirred up by the halberd, like a leaf drifting in the wind.

Again and again, and it's been going on for ten minutes now.

The shield guards around them went from being nonchalant at first to being on high alert.

The Patriots were so powerful in their eyes that at first they even bet that the little thief could last a few seconds under the captain's halberd.

But now, their grip on the shield is tightening.

So weird.

The captain's attack was as powerful as ever, but the little thief remained standing.

This is not an enemy that can be easily defeated.

But they knew about the captain's physical condition, and as his closest comrades, the Patriots and the Shield Guards shared everything.

The captain's offensive won't last long.

His physical condition was really too poor; it was already quite an achievement that he could attack continuously for so long.

Moreover, the opponent did not retaliate from the very beginning.

But what can they do if the captain can't defeat the enemy?

Look at that agile movement; a human wave tactic is useless against someone like that.

Should we notify Yelena? But her health is also not good.

Although he doesn't get along well with Talulah, only this tyrant of the Reunion Movement can suppress this evil person now.

when!

Patriot's halberd missed its mark once again.

He did not launch another attack as he had done in the previous ten minutes.

He simply stood there, leaning on his halberd, silent.

The shield guards quickly surrounded him and raised their giant shields.

With their synchronized steps and crisp movements, these guards truly lived up to their reputation as elites who struck fear into the hearts of the anti-smuggling squad.

Xia Yu stood opposite Patriot, looking at the old man riddled with wounds.

Beneath that inhuman face, through its scarlet pupils, he saw a soul burning fiercely.

That was the soul of a hero, so dazzling, so pure.

Unfortunately, he was held back by his battered and bruised body.

The once invincible warrior is now old and frail.

but……

Xia Yu looked around.

Loyal shield guards stood around the Patriot.

The crossbowmen from the snowfield hid among the ruins and rubble, their powerful crossbows already cocked.

Aim at yourself.

And then there are the refugees, and the Chernobog citizens who lost their homes because of the integration movement.

The Shield Guards were also part of the Reunion Movement, but from the way the refugees looked at her, Xia Yu knew that they wouldn't stand on her side either.

Although he didn't care about these things, after witnessing the thugs under Talulah's command, Xia Yu was undoubtedly more in line with the taste of these shield guards who could hold the line.

Even the crossbows, swords, and spears pointed at him suddenly seemed more pleasing to the eye.

It's only natural that they would turn their weapons against each other.

Xia Yu has never forgotten the role she played.

贼。

Whether it's Originium stolen from Chernobog or now shards of Originium that have become spoils of war for the Shield Guards, stealing is never honorable.

So he found clothes from the Reunion Movement and wrapped them tightly around his entire body.

Similarly, since you're doing theft, you shouldn't have any conflicts with the host family.

Wouldn't that be blatant robbery?

That's not good.

In contrast, the Reunion Movement is now playing the role of bandits in this city.

This positioning cannot be repeated.

Just kidding. Although you could blame it on the Shield Guard, Xia Yu was simply careless and got caught red-handed by the Patriots.

Who can blame them for reaping such a bountiful harvest in the core city?

There are a total of three warehouses. Except for one commonly used warehouse, which has consumed about 30,000 Originium, the other two warehouses are completely full of Originium.

They reaped 270,000 Originium from the core city alone.

It truly lives up to its reputation as a place where the powerful and wealthy reside.

The total income from this trip reached 640,000 Origin Stones. Although it was not as high as expected, it still exceeded my minimum psychological threshold of 500,000.

Who would have thought that while they were happily counting their money, Patriot would suddenly perform a divine intervention?

Although getting rid of him is easy, after all, Patriots can't fly.

However, Xia Yu didn't want to reveal the clue that she could fly, given her identity as someone who specifically targets Originium.

After all, I've never seen anyone on Terra who can fly with their bare hands...

He doesn't really intend to hide this ability on his public account, lest people mistake it for something else.

He wanted to escape from Patriot and his formidable Shield Guards without relying on flight or displaying any special abilities.

It still takes some effort.

Just like now.

A vibrant sea of ​​flowers bloomed amidst the ruins of the warehouse.

Violets, roses, Chinese roses, lilies...

Countless flowers, known and unknown to people, bloom from cracks in the rocks, from the concrete ground, and even from the metal shields in the hands of the guards.

"Truly worthy of being called the ancient Wendigo..."

A casual voice rang out, "They actually managed to push me to this point."

A kind-hearted older brother with a warm smile emerged from among countless flower petals, looking at the stunned crowd with a grin and saying, "It seems time in Avalon was too leisurely; I'm not what I used to be..."

The man was so handsome, with long white hair cascading down like a waterfall. He held a long staff, and his ancient white robe added to his mystique.

This man was completely out of place in the modern city, like an ancient wizard who had stepped out of a legend.

Even the seasoned Shield Guards were momentarily stunned.

Not to mention the ordinary people they protect.

when!

The sound of a halberd striking the ground rang out.