Arknights' Lock of Heaven

"What kind of leverage have they got over us?" Koval guessed.

"A handle..." Old Ferguson frowned. "If someone has the ability but is still being held hostage by a handle, then that handle must be incredibly powerful."

"Hey, what does this have to do with us?" Koval couldn't figure it out either, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

"Come on, let's drink! Let's thank the Wuzhou Alliance for ridding the people of this scourge! Hahaha!"

"No matter what, seeing so many business association directors die makes me feel better."

"Hehehe, yes, yes, I feel very comfortable too."

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They were still in the mood for drinking, but the members of the Unarmored Alliance were not.

They never expected this. They were sitting at home when trouble came out of nowhere. How did they wake up one day to find that the Wuzhu Alliance had become the great heroes praised by the people of the Great Knights?

Did I accidentally travel through different timelines after taking a nap?

Obviously, no.

The two lapis lazuli men were in the safe house, staring at the newspaper in front of them with faces as if their mothers had died.

This morning, something happened in the Great Knights' Territory that shocked Kazimierz a hundred years ago.

Nine out of ten directors of those business associations were hanged in front of the champions' wall exhibition hall.

Accompanying them were some high-ranking members of the Knights Association, some members of the Supervisory Committee, and members of the National Assembly...

In short, they were all high-ranking officials and dignitaries, all prominent figures in their daily lives.

The entire Great Knight Territory was thrown into an uproar.

The people of Kasimir had long suffered under the influence of the Commercial Union, and were overjoyed to see this.

With drums and gongs, lanterns and decorations, it was a truly festive occasion.

Living in the Great Knight Territory, who hasn't been exploited by those high-ranking figures?

Now that someone is acting on behalf of Heaven, tsk tsk tsk, it's such a wonderful thing.

The name of the Unarmored Alliance had spread throughout the streets and alleys within a morning, and people were full of praise for them.

Along with this, news also broke of the huge reward offered by the Business Federation.

Meanwhile, the genuine members of the Unarmored Alliance were still completely bewildered.

The so-called identity of the Unarmored Alliance's Xuan Tie is nothing but a fig leaf.

Ah, of course, not in Xia language, but in the languages ​​of Kazimierz and the various countries of Terra.

No one would be foolish enough to believe that Xuan Tie did it.

If they really had that ability, would they have been treated like dogs by the Business Federation for so many years?

But everyone tacitly agrees that it was Xuan Tie who did it.

Nobody wants to offend Xia Yu. She's hiding her identity to avoid making things difficult for us, yet you're still being so unreasonable... That's just too undignified.

If you still insist on exposing it, then don't blame your brothers for saving face for you.

After all, that guy has big fists, we can't afford to mess with him!

Looking at this person's resume, the events in Chernobyl are inextricably linked to him.

Even though he destroyed most of the core city of Chernobog, did you hear Ursus, who is usually arrogant and domineering, say a word?

They're just trying to pretend they don't exist, afraid of attracting the attention of some evil spirit!

Do they dare to say it?

Is it the dukes who dare, or the emperor?

Nobody dares to.

Once word gets out about tonight's events, they'll be even less likely to do it.

Even if you want to 'stand up for justice' for them, they will immediately pounce on you and cover your mouth.

Please, please don't say a word.

The kind where you ask with a staff.

Then, after the Chernobyl incident, there are records of this person going to an obscure little town in Letania.

It's called Wolumond.

It was a small town ravaged by natural disasters.

Then, the problem arises.

The two families that controlled the two major city-states suddenly began to actively provide disaster relief, whereas they had previously been indifferent to the situation as always.

Who would have thought that these noble lords seemed to change their attitude overnight, and began to raise supplies for disaster relief in a hurry. Their willingness to do whatever it took shocked many people.

Even now, many electors are still very interested in the unusual activities of the two families and continue to send people to investigate.

Because the two families were staunch loyalists of the former Witch King, many electors were very interested in what they had obtained from the Witch King.

That's why the two families are so eager to unite. On one side are the twin empresses, and on the other are the electors. They must stick together.

Rhodes Island was originally on their radar.

But as the investigation unfolded, the truth gradually came to light.

Then, everyone became a Muggle.

As the intelligence from Kazimierz came back, the electors were puzzled as to why the two great families were still alive and well.

With that volatile temper of his, how many upper-class people have been hanged at the slightest provocation? How did you manage to survive under his watch?

This is something that many people really can't understand.

Weird, so weird.

And they didn't dare to investigate any further.

If we investigate further, who knows who might get hurt?

If this jinx is brought to my side, I'll have no one to blame but myself!

266 Aftermath

"How ridiculous..."

Listening to the voice coming from the communicator, Roy and Monique, both lapis lazuli, had serious expressions.

"The Unarmored Alliance... is like a piece of garbage..."

“Everyone wants us dead: the Business Federation, the Overseer's Council, that man... and even the nations of Terra.”

"If we die, we'll be held responsible for this; it'll be the final verdict."

"hehe."

"Platinum...platinum..."

Both of them looked dejected when the topic of Platinum came up.

They originally thought that Platinum was the one they had abandoned, but it turns out that Platinum had already latched onto a powerful backer and was now standing on the shore watching their pitiful struggles.

How ironic.

Thinking about this, the two lapis lazuli felt extremely resentful.

Platinum has defected... They looked at the communicator on the table.

Will the black iron...?

But after waiting for a long time, all they received was a faint, "Lie low."

"We can no longer show our faces in public."

From this day forward, the days when the Unarmored Alliance swaggered around in the Great Knights' territory, relying on the power of the Commercial Federation, are over.

Now they are like rats in the street, hated by everyone.

Ah, no, that's not quite the right way to describe it.

At least in the eyes of the uninformed public, the Unarmed Alliance is an absolute hero (laughs).

Every Qasimirian resident knows that this country is rotten to the core.

Every Qasimirian is equally bewildered and helpless when trying to save their homeland.

How can I save you, Kazimir?

Now, some have taken the lead and raised their knives against the Business Federation.

The latter's weakness and compromise will become the source of confidence for every new challenger.

The Business Federation, this behemoth, isn't so invincible after all.

"..."

Public opinion is still boiling.