Arknights' Lock of Heaven

"Originium Arts?" Skyfire was utterly skeptical.

Yes, Originium Arts can accomplish many things that seem unbelievable to people.

But all of that is based on a fundamental theory that has been built up over thousands of years.

What Xia language expresses can only be described in one sentence.

I didn't understand it, but I was deeply moved.

“Originium Arts… Originium Arts, well,” Skyfire said, his interest growing even stronger. “I’m even more excited for what’s to come.”

From Amiya's words to Rhodes Island's attitude toward the matter, everything seemed strange.

And these so-called consultants are the source of the strangeness.

"Alright, for the sake of the Doctor, Amiya, and your so-called Originium Arts, it's not a problem to put up with it for now."

Skyfire jogged up to Xia Yu's side and said, "Let me see just how far your Originium Arts can go."

"Hey, did you see that pile of black stones over there?"

Before he had taken more than a few steps, Tianhuo's eyes lit up when he saw a patch of obsidian.

"It looks like obsidian or something. I'll go take a look."

Then he took the lead and rushed towards the direction where the obsidian was.

“This…” Provence and Xia Yu exchanged a glance.

Both sides saw helplessness in each other's eyes.

To be fair, Tianhuo is someone worth getting to know better. She's the kind of person who, when something happens, will tell you to follow her instead of telling you to go for it.

It's just that because of her background, she's a bit spoiled, but it's not a big problem.

Because while she might complain verbally, she's incredibly decisive when it comes to action.

I approached the obsidian not out of curiosity, but out of necessary scientific research.

Obsidian is formed in close connection with volcanoes.

It is also a necessary document for their inspection.

"Be careful, don't wander around in this area. Especially, don't use fire carelessly!"

Provence watched her retreating figure helplessly and chased after her.

"It's strange... even in summer, the temperature here is... somewhat abnormal."

Eyjafjalla, who was lagging behind, looked at Xia Yu and slowly said, "Senior, this volcano might really be..."

"Don't worry," Xia Yu said with a confident expression. "We're here to solve the problem, aren't we?"

……

“Big tail,” Tianhuo said solemnly, looking at the sample in his hand.

Meanwhile, Provence was completely unaware.

“I said, big tail!” she emphasized this time.

"Huh? Hey, are you calling me?" Provence turned around when he heard this.

Did you smell anything strange just now?

Hearing this, Big Tail—no, Provence—glanced at Eyjafjalla, who was analyzing the samples they had collected, and Xia Yu, who was strolling around aimlessly.

“If you put it that way, there is a bit,” Provence said, turning his gaze away and frowning. “It’s very faint, but I’m sure it’s not an illusion.”

"The amount of volcanic gas emitted is more than I expected, and I just went back to check, and the detection runes on Eyjafjalla's side have already reacted."

Tianhuo sighed, "It seems like I don't need to do anything. In a little while, this place will naturally turn into a sea of ​​fire."

As she said this, she glanced back at the people behind her.

Eyjafjalla was still working diligently, while the advisor had already strolled around with great interest and was almost inside.

"I said, does he really not understand at all?"

Seeing this, Tianhuo still had some doubts.

"What do you mean we're professionals so he can rest assured...? He's not trying to slack off, is he?"

“Well…it shouldn’t be that bad,” Provence said, his lips twitching.

Tianhuo is a person you can get along with, but he's too serious about things.

“There might indeed be something wrong with this volcano…” Provence could only change the subject. “Let’s go back and ask Miss Eyjafjalla for her opinion.”

They still held Eyjafjalla in high regard, after all, a doctoral degree is not fake.

Moreover, he holds doctoral degrees in multiple fields.

"The frequency of volcanic activity is indeed on an abnormal upward trend. Although it may not lead to an immediate natural disaster, it cannot be ignored."

Eyjafjalla, her expression grim, told the two who had come to verify her claim, "The volcanic activity should reach a critical point within two to four weeks, after which it will trigger a volcanic eruption."

Upon hearing this, the two people standing nearby were on tenterhooks.

"Of course, without more instruments, these are just the results of my judgment based on pure experience."

"The final eruption may come sooner or later."

Eyjafjalla frowned. "In short, we need more samples and data."

"First, we should contact the Siesta City Hall and ask them to arrange for the people to be evacuated."

Tianhuo sighed upon hearing this.

"Although I don't know why Rhodes Island has such confidence, we can't gamble with the lives of an entire city."

Upon hearing this, the two people beside him nodded repeatedly.

Although Tianhuo has many minor problems, it is still reliable when it comes to major issues.

"Moreover... judging from the feel of these obsidian stones... I don't know, but the obsidian here feels a bit special, unlike ordinary obsidian."

Provence frowned and added, "Plus that smell I just smelled, and the temperature here..."

"Although I'm not sure either, but..."

“This is a small miracle created by the biological population,” Eyjafjalla said, picking up a piece of the conference room. “These obsidian stones were produced by a special variant of Originium Bugs.”

“In the past, I have encountered many such samples.”

284 Ceylon

“Lava Originium Bug,” Provence took a deep breath.

"I've heard of this variant before, but this is the first time I've encountered it."

"Although they look almost identical to Originium Bugs, they nest in volcanoes, feed on the special obsidian found here, and establish themselves inside the volcanoes of Siesta."

Provence's expression turned somber as he spoke.

"If it really is a lava Originium worm, we need to leave quickly."

"To trigger a volcanic eruption...either the population is huge, or...there is some powerful mutated individual."

"No matter which possibility it is, it's beyond what we few people can handle."

“No need to rush,” Eyjafjalla shook her head upon hearing this. “It’s alright, your senior is here.”

After she finished speaking, she began her analysis.

"These Originium worms live very close to the core of the volcano, which is also where obsidian mixed with special components is produced in large quantities."

Eyjafjallajökull added, "I think I know why this volcano, which was never supposed to erupt, suddenly changed."

“Obsidian…” Skyfire guessed the reason when he heard this. “Siesta is a popular place for decorations, and there are even rumors that it can cure Oripathy.”

"Biological populations are affected by humans, which in turn affects the natural environment. This is a classic case in textbooks."

Tianhuo seemed a little confused at this point.

"But...didn't Siesta already announce the cessation of obsidian mining?"

Why are the activities of the Lava Originium Worms becoming more frequent?

“I have a lot to say on this,” Xia Yu’s voice suddenly interrupted at that moment.

The three of them turned around and saw him leisurely wandering back.

"A tourist city will always try to increase its revenue."

Xia Yu continued, "Siesta, which focuses on sunshine, beaches, summer, and volcanoes, is no exception."

"There is an old saying in Yan: 'Those who live near mountains live off the mountains, and those who live near water live off the water.' Xista is nestled between mountains and water, and its natural environment is also very superior."

"Now that they've made use of the 'sea,' how can we let go of the volcano, which is meant to be a gimmick?"

"When faced with tangible benefits, what's the point of talking about environmental protection with those who are only interested in their own ambitions? Ha."

"Does the consultant mean that Siesta volcano is still mining obsidian?" Provence frowned upon hearing this.

"I see, that's why the situation deteriorated so drastically."