Arknights' Lock of Heaven

As independent knights, this kind of transfer is permissible among family members.

At first, Margaret wasn't planning to accept, since the Securities and Futures Commission would definitely arrange something for her.

However, her sister was too determined, and she was worried that Maria would be targeted if she continued the competition, so she reluctantly agreed.

He then promised to take Maria to see the workshops on Rhodes Island.

Xia Yu couldn't help herself when she thought about this.

He still remembered Kroos's comment when he looked at Shining's information before - "Does this kid want to fall in love with an anvil?"

He really thought Margaret would regret it.

But that's all in the future.

The most troublesome thing right now is that these two really don't care!

Margaret Park can see posters everywhere proclaiming her lightning-fast return, no matter where she goes... and the TV is filled with so-called experts boasting about herself...

Xia Yu's actions were indeed quite significant, so the Business Federation had to resort to a massive publicity campaign to cover it up.

The more Margaret learned, the clearer it became that offending the Business Federation had cost them so much...

During the Knights' Tournament, things were alright; they were cautious and dared not cause too much trouble, lest it affect the tournament.

But after the Special Championship... these people will definitely come back to get their revenge.

Fortunately, Xia Yu will definitely be going with Rhodes Island.

It shouldn't be too dangerous.

But my own sister... sigh...

I reckon he can't stay in the Grand Knights' Territory any longer.

After all, if they can't cause trouble for Xia Yu, they'll definitely find someone to vent their anger on.

His younger sister perfectly met the criteria.

Besides, once the hype dies down, the business association will definitely be feeling incredibly frustrated with itself.

Ugh.

Margaret was filled with worry.

Although it would be good for Rhodes Island to let its sister go with them and broaden her horizons, Rhodes Island itself felt at ease.

But... the sisters had only been reunited for a short time before they were separated again...

Ultimately, this is perhaps the price I paid for choosing this path.

Margaret looked at Maria with a complicated expression. Maria had just come of age and was about to leave her home...

amount.

Maria, however, was not sentimental at all. She was happily discussing the equipment design for heavy-armored operators with Xia Yu.

"I think the previous, uh, the enhancement mode loaded into the body was great!"

Maria's face was serious. "Really, that model is the best!"

“But it’s also the most expensive,” Xia Yu said expressionlessly. “The hero is made into a spell as a last resort, and its nature is quite different from ordinary enhancements.”

"The existing materials cannot support multiple releases. After one release at most, the overloaded energy will burn away all the patterns on the spell."

Xia Yu shook her head at this point.

How could he not know how useful a hero could be?

However, the hero who released it could easily release it because of his inherent nature, but if it were transferred to other substances as a carrier...

Do you really think Heroic Spirits are as common as cabbages? Especially a Heroic Spirit of Merlin's caliber?

Their special skills aren't something just any material can handle.

Therefore, it can only be used as a trump card, while in normal combat, you can use specialized enhancement magic tailored to your class.

"I see," Maria nodded regretfully upon hearing this. "What a pity..."

Although she adheres to the chivalrous spirit and is unwilling to break the rules by using heroes on the field, it does not mean that she is also opposed to using them in other areas.

Actually, she had wanted to use it for a long time! Especially when playing against Inglar.

I really want to smash his head in with a sword.

236 Margaret's All-Out Attack

"Uh, what are you guys talking about?"

Hearing this, Margaret also became interested.

Heroes made...

“Oh, we were talking about Mr. Xia Yu’s Originium Arts,” Maria’s eyes lit up when she heard this.

To be honest, after so many years apart, my sister and I have become a bit estranged.

Even when we do talk, we can't find anything to talk about.

There are some things I'm too embarrassed to ask.

So the two of them are still in the adjustment phase, and they'll be fine after a while.

Maria was naturally delighted that Margaret had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Sister, sister, let me tell you, Mr. Xia Yu's Originium Arts are really... amazing!"

She was so excited that she completely forgot that Margaret knew Xia Yu before she did.

Well, Maria and Xia Yu are just a little more familiar with each other.

After all, we've spent several months together day and night.

“Originium Arts…” At this point, Margaret recalled the scene in Chernobog…

House-sized Originium crystals condensed from the sky and fell, leaving the city in ruins and a scene of tragedy.

Originium, this convenient and quick energy crop, is condensing and expanding at a visible speed from houses, from the ground, and even from the atmosphere, growing rampantly in the ruins of cities ravaged by the Reunion Movement.

Those sharp, menacing crystals seemed to mock humanity's ignorance.

But in front of Xia Yu, in front of that seven-colored divine shield, they stopped growing, stopped gathering, and even a house-sized source stone falling from mid-air couldn't shake it in the slightest.

That... is a power that no human could possibly possess.

"Xia Yu's Originium Arts... are truly amazing."

Margaret nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

“Oh, I forgot that you and Mr. Xia Yu are colleagues,” Maria said with an embarrassed smile, realizing her oversight.

"But without Mr. Xia Yu, I might not have made it to the Special Championship..."

“Well, it’s not that bad,” Xia Yu shook her head upon hearing this. “Maria, you’re still quite strong. Don’t underestimate yourself.”

“Mr. Xia Yu, you don’t need to comfort me,” Maria said with a smile. “I’m not someone who can’t accept reality.”

No, this is not a consolation.

In the original storyline, you did indeed make it to the Major, although luck played a large part.

I simply replaced that uncontrollable luck with my support.

However, it's hard to say for sure, so Xia Yu could only watch Maria being so humble.

"Oh, speaking of Originium Arts, I heard that the armor you wore during the competition was crafted by Mr. Xia Yu?"

Margaret suddenly spoke up.

Well, just take the talk about Originium Arts with a grain of salt. Everyone knows that when those golden ripples lit up and hundreds of cannons were aimed at the Grand Knight's territory, what his Originium Arts were didn't matter at all.

Now, no one in the entire Kazimierz dares to offend this scourge, fearing that he will destroy the knightly arena, their biggest source of income.

Without the Knights' Tournament, it's no exaggeration to say that the entire Kazimierz region would collapse.

So no matter how curious they are, no one dares to ask Xia Yu at this stage, "How come you have so many Originium Arts?"

The enhancement is... the golden ripples that can hold an electromagnetic cannon are... and there are other strange rumors...

If he were still weak, he certainly wouldn't be spending his time at home drinking tea and watching TV.

But now, no one dares to ask him.

At most, those who are interested will get involved after the knightly competition ends.

However, the two sisters from the Rinko family were not among these people.

Given their relationship, they could ask whatever they wanted.

Of course, Margaret knew her limits. She didn't ask Xia Yu why he was able to master so many Originium Arts, but instead asked about the enhancement that she was more curious about.

“It wasn’t made by Mr. Xia Yu either,” Maria replied upon hearing this. “It was originally made by Master Koval and me. Mr. Xia Yu added Originium Arts to it later.”

"What's wrong? Want to try it out?" Hearing this, Xia Yu stood up from the sofa and stretched.

"Let's go then, to the training ground outside."