Arknights' Lock of Heaven

In conclusion, there is only one objective left.

Xia language.

Skadi figured, "This is absolutely indestructible! I can cut it without worry!"

But after waiting all day, Xia Yu still hadn't returned, so she asked the hotel reception for a key and waited in his room. Knocking on the door every ten minutes or so was definitely torture for Skadi.

Although the receptionist's smile was quite ambiguous, she didn't think much of it.

After all, her heart was pure; she just wanted to have a good fight.

322 How can your thinking be so unhealthy!

"Let me tell you, Earth Spirit is really useful!" In the hotel elevator, the Doctor gave Xia Yu a thumbs up. "She can handle any job with ease. I really found a treasure."

"Kal'tsit knows nothing about management. Such a talented person was just an ordinary operator before I discovered her?"

Upon hearing this, Amiya hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Xia Yu didn't have so many concerns and directly smiled sideways, "Would you dare say that to Kal'tsit?"

Upon hearing Kal'tsit's name, the Doctor first shrank back, then, seemingly feeling a bit embarrassed, straightened his neck and forced a smile, saying, "What's there to be afraid of!"

"Reason prevails everywhere; she's burying talent! Even if she were standing right in front of me, I'd still say that!"

"Good ambition," Xia Yu chuckled upon hearing this, "I hope you'll remain this stubborn when you return to Rhodes Island."

Upon hearing this, the doctor sensed something was wrong. Then, his eyes darted around, and he stepped out of the elevator first, grinning slyly, "Don't talk about me, you want to see yourself."

"What's wrong with me?"

Xia Yu looked completely bewildered.

"Didn't you think the way the hotel receptionist looked at you was a bit off?"

At this point, the professor gave a knowing smile, took two steps forward, and nudged Xia Yu with his elbow, "Tell the truth, what exactly did you do behind our backs?"

"You didn't see it, that look in his eyes...it was incredible! He must have some big gossip to share!"

Upon hearing this, Amiya, who was following behind them, immediately perked up her ears, her eyes filled with excitement.

“Be careful,” Xia Yu rolled her eyes at her, “Amiya is still here.”

“I’m not young anymore!” Amiya retorted, dissatisfied.

“People who aren’t even fifteen have no right to say that,” Xia Yu retorted, pressing her back. “Besides, am I that kind of person?”

At the same time, he reached for his key and opened his room door, saying, "You people, stop thinking about these inappropriate things. Can't you have a healthier mindset?"

He looked at the doctor, his voice filled with anguish, and said, "Especially you, you need to set a good example for Amiya!"

Xia Yu realized after she finished speaking that the doctor didn't react to her words at all, and was just staring straight behind her.

Amiya, standing to the side, had her mouth agape, wide enough to fit a duck egg, and was also staring intently behind her.

At the same time, Xia Yu noticed the resentment behind her and froze.

"Oh? A role model? Something neither fish nor fowl?" Upon seeing this, the doctor's lips curled into a wanton smile.

It's truly a case of "the mountains and rivers seem to block the way, but then a village appears amidst the willows and flowers."

I had been completely dominated by Xia Yu all day and had no hope of turning the tide, but unexpectedly, the surprise came so suddenly.

Hard work pays off! My luck has finally turned around!

"It's really pathetic how some people stand on their moral high ground pointing fingers, and then turn around and completely back down... Haha, hahahaha... Hahahahaha!"

Amid the doctor's hearty laughter, Xia Yu stiffly turned around and saw Skadi hugging her pillow, staring at her from inside the room.

"Keeping a mistress in a golden cage, huh? Look at that resentful look in her eyes," the professor patted Xia Yu's shoulder with satisfaction. "What else do you have to say?"

Seeing this, Xia Yu took a deep breath.

Don't panic! Absolutely don't panic! There must be a way to break this deadlock! Get your brain working!

In a fleeting moment, he noticed Skadi's sword pouch was placed right by the door of the room.

Add to that the excitement in Skadi's eyes...

"Well, it's really pathetic," he took a deep breath, turned his head, and said calmly, "Different people have different opinions, but you..."

He looked the doctor up and down, then scoffed, "I bet your brain is full of pornographic material."

"You..." Upon hearing this, the doctor became furious, "How dare you slander someone's innocence out of thin air!"

Of course she knew that there was probably nothing between the two of them, otherwise they would have just announced it openly. Rhodes Island didn't have any ridiculous rules against office romances.

Even if they did, who could possibly control Xia Yu?

But the question isn't what the truth is, but what outcome you want.

I've finally managed to get my revenge, so even if it's fake, I'll treat it as real!

Even if it's just between a few people, even if it's only for one night of pleasure.

"Amiya, what about you?" Xia Yu ignored the agitated Doctor and turned to Amiya. "What do you think?"

"It's a motor!" Upon hearing this, the doctor's pupils dilated in shock.

She turned to look at Amiya, wondering if her sweet little girl was about to turn into a black-hearted cotton ball again.

“It’s obvious!” Amiya puffed out her chest proudly. “Even from this distance, I can feel the fighting spirit in Miss Skadi’s eyes!”

As expected! Doctor covered his face. Amiya, why are you so honest...? Wouldn't it be better to be a fun person like me?

Sigh, if only Nian were here, she would definitely cooperate with me perfectly.

Hearing this, Xia Yu smiled with satisfaction and then patted Amiya's head.

"Alright, since you've figured it out, I'll go and have a good talk with my teammates."

"You should really teach this PhD a lesson, you don't know what he's thinking all day."

After he finished speaking, he picked up Skadi's sword pouch by the door, and the heavy greatsword in his hand was like a toy.

"What, Pompeii hasn't satisfied you yet?" Xia Yu looked at Skadi.

“Well,” Skadi sighed upon hearing this, “it’s so sensible, completely different from those things in the sea.”

Both Seabrook and Deepsea Hunter are capable of engaging in a life-or-death battle the moment they make eye contact, to the point that Skadi never expected Pompeii to back down so easily.

Little did they know that this was the norm for most wild creatures, seeking advantage and avoiding harm. As for sea creatures... those things were the exception among exceptions.

Skadi didn't even have a chance to swing her sword before Pompeii decisively made his escape...

"I see," Xia Yu said, both amused and exasperated. "I didn't expect that thing to be so intelligent."

Upon hearing this, Skadi remained silent, staring intently at Xia Yu.

"Okay, okay, I get it," he waved his hand helplessly, "Now?"

“Now!” Skadi said decisively.

Seeing Skadi's eagerness and the burning fighting spirit in her eyes, Xia Yu smiled slightly.

"I think you're impatient too, and probably don't feel like taking the elevator slowly."

He put his arm around Skadi's waist, and in the blink of an eye, they went from the living room to the balcony, and then he leaped up!

The two of them disappeared into the night.

Amiya and the Doctor, who were outside the door, exchanged a glance.

"Come on, Amiya, let me analyze what he told you today," the Doctor was really afraid that Amiya would listen to Xia Yu and give him a lecture, even though that little adult-like demeanor was really cute.

Therefore, they directly seized the initiative and grabbed Amiya without further ado.

"So that next time he teaches you, you won't be completely speechless."

"You don't want to disappoint him, do you?" Hearing this, Amiya obediently followed her.

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

-

"Have you ever tried fighting on water?" Xia Yu smiled slightly as she looked at the turbulent waters of Siesta.

“Water?” Skadi frowned upon hearing this. “No.”

“Now we have it,” Xia Yu said, casting a Lake Fairy Blessing (magic version) on Skadi.

Walking on water sounds wonderful and cool.

But... the fact that Archer Artoria can't swim and can only play with water guns in the summer event because of this skill... is written into the data (laughs).

After releasing the blessing, Xia Yu placed Skadi directly on the surface of Siesta's water.

The latter was surprised to find that the water surface, which they used to blend into easily, they could now stand on.

Skadi stared wide-eyed, stomping her feet left and right on the water several times to confirm the fact.

"This won't be permanent, will it?" she asked with such concern as her first reaction.

If it's permanent... then I'll never be able to go home.

“Of course not,” Xia Yu shrugged. “It can only last for three hours.”