Arknights' Lock of Heaven

The problem is that all the data is problematic. To make a more accurate judgment, we need to find the data before the anomaly and confirm that point in time.

Or perhaps we can find evidence to prove that this volcanic eruption was abnormal from the very beginning.

“Well… there’s nothing we can do about it,” Tian Tian said with a wry smile. “Because the person in charge of this place before was Kronin, the messenger of natural disasters from Siesta, and he’s already in prison for concealing volcanic data, illegally mining obsidian which caused a volcanic upheaval, and plotting to endanger the safety of the city-state.”

"We also asked him for those data, but he said..."

"How can you keep a record of something like this?" Skyfire complained. "Isn't that just leaving yourself open to future trouble?"

"Personally, I think this statement is credible."

Upon hearing this, a series of sighs arose from those around them.

That's absolutely shameless.

“This person…this person…” Professor Ken from William University of Leitania was red-faced with anger. “This person can be considered a messenger of natural disasters?”

As one of the most learned people on this land, these university professors have a close relationship with the messengers of natural disasters. Perhaps some of their students have become messengers, or perhaps they are messengers of natural disasters themselves.

And what about the situation right now? What does this unusual situation represent?

It's a research paper, it's the unknown, it's an opportunity to make a name for oneself in history!

"This data... it's like something inside a volcano is continuously absorbing Originium energy to suppress an eruption..."

"Our in-depth investigation revealed that there are far fewer Originium particles inside the volcano than we imagined."

An old professor said regretfully, "If the reason could be found... the whole world would be shocked."

"And hope... was actually destroyed by such a scoundrel! Damn it!"

The old professor was so angry that he started swearing.

If they could, this group of people really wanted to turn the volcano upside down to find that unexpected factor.

Unfortunately, this is beyond human capability.

Upon hearing this, Eyjafjalla and Skyfire exchanged a glance.

Oh wow.

These professors are truly knowledgeable; they found the key after only a few days.

Unfortunately, even after racking their brains, they couldn't figure out the reason.

Because... this was man-made...

“What if something happens to that volcano?” Just then, a professor looked towards Siesta in the distance. “I’ve heard of the Obsidian Music Festival, even though it’s far away in Letania.”

"But with so many people gathered, if something happens, this city will be destroyed..."

He said with concern, "Moreover, I haven't seen any tense atmosphere in the city, nor have I heard anything about the volcano."

Is the Siesta City Hall still keeping this from the citizens?

"There's nothing we can do about this," a voice came from the doorway just then. Xia Yu nodded to the crowd. "The resettlement of hundreds of thousands of people is no small matter."

"Moreover, we are confident that the volcano will erupt in three months, and the music festival will be over soon."

"Once most of the tourists have left, there will be enough time for the residents to evacuate."

"But what if..." the professor was still worried.

“I know you are worried about people’s safety.”

"However, the city hall also has its own considerations. They not only want to help people survive, but also to lead the entire city toward hope."

"A hasty relocation will lead to more problems, and if panic is caused and the public cannot be controlled, the consequences will be very serious."

"As for the volcano," Xia Yu smiled slightly, "I believe you all can make the right judgment, right?"

“On this point,” an older professor explained, “I agree with Adele’s assessment. If the volcanic activity continues to be this abnormal, it will indeed not erupt for another three months.”

"And all he was worried about was what would happen if these activities stopped."

The old professor noticed Xia Yu's extraordinary demeanor and worried that he might be a high-ranking official in this independent city-state, which is why he spoke up to explain.

After all, they still need to conduct research here and maintain good relationships with the locals.

"Of course, the professor's concerns are indeed very valid, but we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater. I'd like to know, if this unknown influencing factor disappears, will the volcano erupt immediately?"

“No, of course not,” Eyjafjalla shook her head upon hearing this. “While it would accelerate the eruption, it wouldn’t be to the point of an immediate eruption.”

"It should last at least a week without any problem."

“Then things are clear,” Xia Yu nodded upon hearing this. “If this factor doesn’t disappear, then everything will end smoothly, and Siesta will have nearly two months to prepare.”

"Even if this unknown factor disappears during the process, we will still have at least a week to move quickly."

"In conclusion, we believe it is best to continue with Siesta's plan for now."

"As for the scholars, I believe Siesta will be willing to listen to your opinions."

“Then,” Xia Yu looked at Eyjafjalla and Skyfire, “aren’t you two going to take a break?”

"You know, we came here for vacation."

“No need for rest,” Eyjafjalla and Skyfire exchanged a glance and said in unison, “Now is not the time.”

“I see,” Xia Yu shook her head upon hearing this, “Then I will have to reassess your eligibility to join my ‘caravan’.”

"After all, the upcoming snowfield trip is so arduous. If you keep being tense, it probably won't be suitable for the work ahead."

"Huh?" Tianhuo was taken aback upon hearing this. "A caravan? What caravan?"

"The experimental group I lead is codenamed Caravan."

"Haven't you all been wondering how I did it?" Xia Yu smiled mysteriously. "Next up is the formal experiment."

"..."

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance.

They both saw the intense thirst for knowledge in each other's eyes.

"You mean..." Tianhuo asked vaguely.

“Yes, that’s exactly what you think,” Xia Yu nodded.

“…Let’s go find a concert to relax,” she said, turning to Eyjafjalla. “I don’t want to miss this opportunity.”

Eyjafjalla was still somewhat hesitant.

Before her lay the volcano, the subject of her main research, while across from her lay the allure of unknown technology.

Ultimately, the desire to know the unknown prevailed.

“I know where there are concerts,” she said seriously. “Famous orchestras from Letania, not to be missed.”

He then politely bid farewell to the professors who were debating whether the volcano's anomalies were caused by the colossal mutant known as Pompeii.

They left the monitoring station.

-

Colombians are recklessly invading every aspect of Sargon.

From economics to politics to culture...

The traditional Sargon retreated again and again in such confrontations.

I'm about to lose all my energy.

But its ruler, the elusive Emperor Sargon, a royal family that could subdue even the vast desert, remained silent.

They simply watched their empire gradually crumble.

Of course, none of this has anything to do with manticores.

She came here with only one concern.

"Where is the leader?" She grabbed one of the assassins by the neck, lightly slicing his throat with a dagger, and threatened, "Tell me."

When the manticore enters battle mode, it is not as cute and cuddly as usual; instead, it exudes a deadly beauty.

Clearly, this assassin wasn't a die-hard fan; with a look of despair in his eyes, he readily revealed the location.

Then the lion scorpion ended its life just as quickly.

Watching the assassin lying on the ground slowly losing his life, Lion Scorpion silently turned and left.

Head towards that location.

It's obvious that the intelligence was flawed.

This person had long harbored a death wish.

This might be a trap.

But the lion scorpion will still go.

She wouldn't have been so foolish in the past.

Even if it's clearly a trap, she'll patiently wait nearby until the people inside lose patience and leave, then she'll grab someone to interrogate and extract information.

Now, the lion scorpion has the confidence.

Although her Rhodes Island companions weren't around, she wasn't completely without resources.