Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Only after entering his secluded dormitory did the somewhat stiff smile on his face gradually fade.

Oh, what on earth is going on...?

When did I become so popular?

Recalling the sleepwalking experience after leaving Kal'tsit's office, Xia Yu collapsed weakly onto the sofa in the dormitory lobby.

How come everyone on Rhodes Island knows me overnight, and they're even greeting me so warmly...?

When did I become so famous?

At this moment, Xia Yu was still unaware of what she had done.

He returned to Rhodes Island in the middle of the night.

Before that, although they refused to believe it, their fellow rescue team members had given up hope that he would come back alive.

After all, Xia Yu's true combat strength exceeded their expectations.

Ancient soldiers wielding swords could not have imagined the destructive power of modern weapons.

The Terrans also have no idea how powerful the magic of the Type-Moon is.

The ultimate in single-target combat power, the essence extracted from the legends of civilization—a Noble Phantasm.

Every single Noble Phantasm is a legendary artifact that was once widely known and loved.

The people of Terra today have no concept of mystical artifacts, let alone nuclear weapons.

Despite having advanced energy technology capable of powering vast land cities, they seem to know little about the sky and the sea.

The metal used to build mobile cities is strong enough to make spaceships, so why can't the devices that drive mobile cities propel spaceships that are many times lighter than cities into space?

In this world, some technologies are so advanced that Xia Yu's previous life could only look up to them.

But in many other places, it is far inferior.

If Ursus had acquired nuclear weapons technology, would it still be able to so recklessly invade other countries and use external wars to divert internal pressure?

Not to mention small countries, they even dare to mess with a country like Yan.

It cannot be ruled out that there are beings in this world who are comparable to Xia Yu; those gods hidden behind the scenes are examples.

However, for ordinary Terrans, they don't need a Noble Phantasm with world-destroying power. Anyone who can cover the retreat of their comrades amidst tens of thousands of people and still come back alive is simply a legend, a once-in-a-millennium peerless hero, okay?

In just one night, Xia Yu's deeds spread throughout Rhodes Island.

It's only natural that we're being treated this way today.

Actually, most people just want to see something new, like bumping into their favorite celebrity on the street.

A living legend! I greeted him! He replied!

You'll get used to it later.

Xia Yu's popularity soared overnight, and we have to mention our classmate Amiya.

After all, the former is nominally her bodyguard, and as the leader of Rhodes Island, Amiya is still very popular among everyone.

Xia Yu was still somewhat bewildered by her sudden popularity on Rhodes Island.

After reading the information on the communicator, he roughly understood the cause and effect.

No wonder Kal'tsit's lips were curled up in a crazy smile before she saw her off.

She knew this would happen! It's even possible that she orchestrated things behind the scenes.

She knew she wasn't good at handling these kinds of situations!

This is blatant revenge; it's revenge for telling her last night that she was jealous!

Kal'tsit, you tricked me!

Kal'tsit in the office straightened her ever-upturned lips, resumed her aloof demeanor, and turned to look at the Doctor in front of her.

I can't laugh; there are more important things to do.

Xia turned her head with a puffed-out expression, and then saw a purple tail swaying back and forth behind the sofa.

Lion Scorpion!

As Xia Yu looked at it, the tail that was wagging instantly froze.

The lion scorpion, with half its face showing, met Xia Yu's gaze.

The lion scorpion shyly looked away.

"You...saw...me..."

She was still so shy.

"Yes," Xia Yu composed herself, "I saw you."

The lion scorpion was silent for a while, then came out from behind the sofa, carrying a small booklet in his arms. He went to the electric kettle in the corner, made a cup of tea, and timidly brought it to Xia Yu.

"Please use..."

"Um," Xia Yu said, looking at the tea leaves floating in the cup and the billowing steam, as well as the expectant expression on the lion scorpion's face. She picked up the teacup and took a small sip.

It was very hot, but that wasn't a problem for the clay figurines created by God.

"Hmm," Xia Yu, who was about to put down her teacup to praise her, noticed that her gaze was fixed on the teacup in her hand, and her eyes looked somewhat disappointed.

Xia Yu's exceptional eyesight allowed her to see through the gleaming table to discern a small portion of the contents of the booklet in Lion Scorpion's hand.

Although it's the other way around, it doesn't stump him.

Just figure out the order.

"...If you drink it all in one gulp, it means..."

He paused, then raised his teacup again and drank it all in one gulp.

Hmm, this electric kettle is of good quality; the water it boils is really hot...

If it were an ordinary person, they would have been sent to the medical department by now.

However, this is not a problem for Xia Yu.

"It's delicious!" Xia Yu said with a genuine smile, giving a thumbs up and a wisp of steam rising from her mouth.

"Very good……"

The lion scorpion lowered its head shyly.

Taking this opportunity, Xia Yu once again saw the name of the booklet through the reflection.

"...friendship experience".

What kind of friendship advice is this? Drinking a freshly boiled cup of water in one gulp? Don't you think that's a bit of a waste of a friend?

Looking up, he saw that Xia Yu seemed a little absent-minded, so Lion Scorpion turned a page of the booklet in his hand.

"Drinking boiling water in one gulp, something ordinary people cannot do, indicates that this person has ulterior motives for approaching you and definitely wants to get something from you. I suggest you stay away immediately!"

Upon seeing this, the lion scorpion stood frozen in place.

Xia Yu finally saw the name of the booklet clearly.

'Ascaron's dating experience.'

It's handwritten; it's obviously meant to scam people.

No normal person would do something like that!

The lion scorpion hurriedly said goodbye to Xia Yu and rushed out of the dormitory hall.

It seems they've gone to ask the original author.

Why would a lion scorpion have such a nonsensical booklet in its possession?

It seems someone doesn't want me to get too close to her...

Ascalon is a very mysterious character in the game, and he seems to be a high-ranking member of Rhodes Island.

Kal'tsit seems to have some unique intelligence channels that know a little about her, which is why she dares to trust herself.

But this channel doesn't seem to have anything to do with Rhodes Island. Xia Yu touched her chin. It seems that Kal'tsit didn't share the information she obtained with them.

41. True Power

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

The knocking interrupted Xia Yu's thoughts.

He got up and opened the dormitory door.

Amiya was right outside the door.

“Ah, Mr. Xia Yu,” she said worriedly, “Although Dr. Kal'tsit has already said so, I’m still not entirely at ease…”

Xia Yu paused when she saw that it was Amiya.

That inexplicable sense of intimacy.

But he still smiled.