Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Xia Yu sat down, leaning against the wall.

Tiamat...

There are many characters in Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia that left a deep impression on him.

Fujimaru Ritsuka, Gilgamesh, Anna, Ereshkigal secretly plotting revenge against Gilgamesh, the useless Venus goddess Ishtar, the annoying Merlin...

But the most profound one is Tiamat.

When I released the chains of heaven to try to bind Him, He also tried to break free.

Xia Yu did everything she could to bind Him, for this was her only way to survive.

That time it really was... everything was burned up, even the massive amount of magic power in the Holy Grail that was enough to connect to the Root was exhausted.

But at the last moment, He stopped. Even though Ishtar's Noble Phantasm had been unfurled in the sky, He was only looking at the Chains of Heaven on His body.

Just watching quietly.

Xia Yu didn't know what He was thinking at the time, but ah...

Although it was only for a moment, He was truly gentle then, not at all like a 'beast' that would destroy the world.

Later, in her consciousness, it seemed that He said something to her, but Xia Yu could not recall the specific content, only remembering the last smile in her memory.

And then came farewell.

When I opened my eyes, I was already in Terra.

Why does Tiamat want to destroy humanity?

He is Beast II, one of the seven evils of mankind, a beast that possesses the principle of "return".

"Don't go, don't leave me, and don't love me anymore..."

Although I was no longer in that world when it happened, I still vividly remember the last scene of the animation.

Many people were calling for their defection to the enemy.

"why?"

Amiya was still muttering to herself.

"Perhaps it's because... I can't let go..."

“I don’t understand,” Amiya shook her head in frustration.

"It's okay, I don't understand either," Xia Yu smiled helplessly, "I really don't understand."

Even though I am not His child.

Despite being a grudge that had lasted for thousands of years, they let it slide at the last minute.

“I don’t understand,” he shook his head, “and there’s no need to understand it.”

"In this life, who can understand everything?"

"Maybe you'll understand when you grow up," Xia Yu said, ruffling her hair. She was still so lovable.

43 year

Xia Yu pulled Amiya toward the cafeteria.

Sometimes, a big meal can solve many emotional problems.

"Tiamat...?"

Around a corner behind them, a girl completely wrapped in a uniform muttered to herself.

"It seems we've heard something extraordinary... Tiamat..."

"This familiar feeling, just like those Originium knowledge, it seems like the 'me' of the past knew what this was..."

Xia Yu curled her lips.

The Doctor has been staying with Kal'tsit, and he can't find a good opportunity to contact her.

I never expected it to come to me here.

Unfortunately, due to her amnesia, she seemed unable to answer her own questions.

But it doesn't matter, the evil spirits of the Tower of Babel can't stay amnesiac forever.

Rhodes Island's grand ambitions mean that it faces more than just Regent Theresis as its enemy.

Rhodes Island will always need the evil spirits of the past.

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As soon as Xia Yu entered the cafeteria, her mind was completely captivated by a familiar aroma.

This smells like... hot pot!

It's insanely spicy!!!

Long white hair, a cool and refreshing outfit, and a folding fan that was constantly being waved.

year.

Xia Yu never expected to run into this roommate at this time.

It's a year!

Back then, he pulled a hundred times in the limited pool and all he got was the Black Heart Doctor, he didn't even see a shadow of him!

And then there's that insanely spicy hot pot...

I really wanted to say hello, get to know them, and maybe ask where this hot pot was made and why it wasn't on the cafeteria menu.

After all, this hot pot... is simply irresistible. Rhodes Island's cafeteria is more Western-style, and it's rare to find something this spicy.

Xia Yu has loved spicy food since she was a child, and she is the kind of person who can't live without spicy food.

When I was a child, I would eat freshly picked green chilies dipped in fermented soybean paste, and I would also mix dried chilies and dip them in sour papaya.

It's simply one of life's greatest pleasures.

But after looking at Amiya beside him, he gave up the idea.

Her own little film had already driven her to distraction; an insanely spicy hot pot... that's probably too much for her to bear...

Let's just grab something light today. Since we're in Rhodes Island, it should be easy to run into roommates.

After seeing Nian, Amiya looked at her with awe.

The real reason is that insanely spicy hot pot.

Although Nian deliberately sat in a corner of the restaurant, the aroma of the extremely spicy food still spread for dozens of meters around.

Xia Yu was just about to take Amiya out for a quick bite, but she didn't expect Amiya to head straight in the direction of Nian.

"Hey, little bunny," Nian said cheerfully, picking up his chopsticks as he saw her arrive. "Want to join us?"

Amiya showed a hint of interest, but then glanced back at Xia Yu.

Hmm, she still looks like a beautiful woman, which doesn't seem to go well with an extremely spicy hot pot.

"No, I'm not here today..."

“This tastes amazing,” Xia Yu patted Amiya on the shoulder, then gave Nian a thumbs up, “It’s authentic.”

“Oh, I didn’t realize we were from the same hometown,” Nian said, narrowing his eyes at Xia Yu. “You have good taste.”

"It seems you've made some wonderful friends while I was away these past few days, little rabbit..."

"This is Mr. Xia Yu, the bodyguard that Dr. Kal'tsit assigned to me," Amiya said happily as she introduced the two, "This is Miss Nian, a visitor from Rhodes Island, and a friend of Dr. Kal'tsit."

It's surprising how familiar these two are. Xia Yu raised an eyebrow; Amiya's familiarity with Nian wasn't feigned.

You could tell from the sight of that insanely spicy hot pot that Kal'tsit would never take her to eat food like that.

Nian put down his chopsticks, stood up warmly, and shook Xia Yu's hand.

"Xia Yu, you're that new neighbor? And it looks like we're from the same hometown. We should keep in touch!"

Xia Yu's expression was a little stiff.

He sensed that Nian's gaze was off; it was too eager.

It wasn't about looking at a fellow villager... or even at a person's expression... but rather... looking at a work of art?!

What the hell? Xia Yu shook her head, banishing this thought that seemed to have popped into her head.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, I sat down, unable to refuse Nian's warm hospitality, but that strange feeling lingered.

Amiya was somewhat bewildered by Nian's enthusiasm. Although the two knew each other well, she had never seen Nian react like this to anyone on Rhodes Island.

But the incredibly spicy hot pot, which she could only come across once in a lifetime, kept her there.

Amiya has enjoyed the feeling ever since Nian secretly took her out for a meal.

It seems that Mr. Xia Yu doesn't dislike her either.

He was just too enthusiastic, and he seemed a little overwhelmed.

“Where is your hometown?” Nian’s eyes shone with undiminished light. “I might even know your ‘family.’ I have friends all over the world in Yan Country.”