Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Everyone present has eyes; someone caught off guard wouldn't show such an expression!

They hesitated, unsure whether to step forward.

Froststar asked Patriot for instructions with her eyes.

The latter merely glanced at the crystal flower he had pinned to her collar before shaking his head.

Seeing that the Patriots were not taking any action, no one else could do anything about it.

Faust held Mephistopheles tightly, his face contorted in rage, and covered his mouth. He absolutely could not let him break free at this moment.

Just kidding, that warlock who was supposed to be on his last legs and left to cover the retreat actually subdued Talulah in one move!

Honestly, with that kind of ability, why bother with rearguard action? You could just lead your men and fight your way out.

At this crucial moment, Mephisto must not be allowed to step forward. Didn't you see that the Patriots haven't made a move?

Even Talulah, the most powerful figure in the Reunion Movement, was no match for them. If we, with our meager numbers, went up there, we'd just be easy prey.

Rushing in rashly could endanger her life.

After all, they were two opposing camps that fought to the death before.

They had to consider Talulah's safety.

What's more... Talulah's expression...

Since joining the Reunion Movement, Faust had never seen this dignified leader show such a relaxed expression.

She even collapsed into his arms!

Is this really... an enemy?

W looked at Talulah's peaceful expression in Xia Yu's arms, and then thought about the old acquaintances she had met before.

She decided to help Rhodes Island.

That way, I'll have a reason to visit you then.

They might even agree to let me bring in dozens of kilograms of explosives.

Thinking of this, a bright smile appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Ines knew that she was plotting something again.

She has always been like this over the years.

W waved behind him, and Ines sighed and went over.

The two whispered a few words to each other, and then Ines left her side with a strange expression and went to join the mercenaries.

A rumor spread rapidly among the infected people in the vicinity.

The story of how Talulah's envoy killed Garson, the former leader of the Sarkaz mercenaries, and the few words he left behind spread among the Reunion members.

It started with a few Sarkaz mercenaries excitedly telling others about it on the outskirts, and then it quickly spread throughout the Reunion Movement who were watching.

"It is said that on that day, Talulah's envoy killed Garsen, the Sarkaz commander, and left behind a few words..."

"What are you talking about?"

"You should tell me quickly!"

Don't keep us in suspense!

"That envoy said," the soldier in the white mask said mysteriously, "that the leader is very interested in this Rhodes Island company; it's a special treat he booked himself! Tell those Sarkaz to keep their eyes peeled and not disturb the leader's enjoyment!"

"Could this be fake?" someone wondered. "After all..."

"How is that possible?" the man exclaimed in a low voice, his eyes wide. "The mercenary leader was killed, how could it be fake!"

"Yeah yeah……"

"That makes sense."

"Look at the leader's expression... I think it's pretty much a done deal!"

"A feast! Hehehe..."

35. Is this a legitimate organization?

Xia Yu sat in the square for a long time.

The repercussions have been so long that the powerful members of the Reunion Movement have almost created more than a dozen versions of his love-hate relationship with Talulah across lifetimes.

He didn't understand why veteran cadres like Patriots didn't stop the spread of these rumors, and even seemed to welcome them.

In short, Xia Yu sat in the square thinking, Talulah sleeping peacefully in front of him, surrounded by a huge crowd of Reunion Movement members watching.

The scene was as weird as it could be.

Xia Yu wasn't just sitting there doing nothing.

Today's operation was somewhat hasty due to insufficient intelligence.

Talulah is a vessel used by a certain god to plot his own descent.

The god's plan has not yet been fully successful.

Or rather, it was about to succeed when Xia Yu interrupted it.

What he needs to think about now is how to resume the progress bar that he interrupted!

What? A hero saves the damsel in distress? He rescued Talulah?

Sorry, I have no woman in my heart, so drawing my sword is a divine act!

Xia Yu could conclude that Talulah was beyond saving.

I'm not good at anything related to the soul; the spirit origin data I got from Chaldea for free is more like the various badges and cards of the new generation of Ultraman.

It can be used, but you need me to master the power within digestion...

I already have the power, why would I need you?

Although he could gradually learn the knowledge of Heroic Spirits while loading his Spirit Origin, by the time he learned from the basics to the point where he could heal Talulah, the grass on her grave would be several meters high.

Or rather, there is a path that leads to death but is essentially no different from death.

That means continuing the progress bar, letting the Black Serpent God descend, and then Xia Yu coming out to kill Him.

If even a tiny bit of Talulah's soul had remained at that time, she might have survived.

The prerequisite is that her will must be that strong.

Look around here, at this ruin.

Xia Yu began to understand why Terra had given him the task of killing a god.

That black serpent, in order to bring down the gods, gradually twisted Talulah into her current form.

He doesn't look like a good god!

And every rubble in the surrounding ruins is proof that Talulah has surrendered.

She has succumbed to the darkness within her.

Look at what she did, pushing those infected who trusted her into the abyss, discarding them at will like pawns.

Look at the trust these infected people have in her; even the Patriots didn't oppose her decision to capture Chernobog.

Talulah must have once been a leader they felt they could trust.

The black snake relentlessly chipped away at her will through various means, until she made a grave mistake.

Xia Yu didn't even need to think; it must have been a story of despair.

It's too late.

She has fallen into darkness and there is no turning back.

Xia Yu could use the miracle of the Holy Grail to directly reshape everything about her.

But look at the ruins around here, look at the people of Chernobyl who are homeless due to natural disasters and man-made calamities.

Someone has to pay for this.

The god behind the scenes wants it, and Talulah wants it too.

Her downfall has led to everything we have today.

Duke of Kosiché.

Perhaps this is just one of His identities? But it doesn't matter.

Xia Yu now only wants to find him and kill him!

Ever since he came into this world and learned that he would be facing the gods, he has always felt uneasy.

What if we can't win?

You'll know once you try!

The gains in Chernobog gave Xia Yu confidence, and the clues on Talulah were an unexpected bonus!

Nothing is more reassuring than a direct, head-on confrontation.