Arknights' Lock of Heaven

I'm so panicked!

They were terrified that some alien god would follow them to Terra and turn it into a blank slate.

“You don’t need to worry about that…” Xia Yu’s expression was quite subtle after hearing her concerns.

“Before, there was no one to compare me to, but now I realize that... I am the only one who can convert Originium into magic power, even my teacher cannot do it.”

"They can utilize the energy in Originium through various technologies, but they cannot truly convert it into magic. If the so-called alien god were to come to this world... she would probably be immediately restricted by this environment."

Hearing this, Kal'tsit finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, her mood soured because she remembered something.

"You just said they were on a boat and then crash-landed in the snowfield, right..."

"That so-called ship, it's not the kind of ship I'm thinking of, is it?"

“Oh, no,” Xia Yu denied immediately upon hearing this. “The submarine is specifically designed for imaginary navigation. Going into the sky is just the function of Captain Nemo’s Noble Phantasm. Its main function is to dive into the Sea of ​​Imaginary Numbers, not to go into space.”

"That so-called sea of ​​imaginary numbers... could it refer to the void?"

"Of course not, why would you think that?"

“Oh, that’s good,” Kal’tsit sighed, and asked, “So what are their plans?”

"They need a sufficient supply of magic to return, and I have already promised to help them replenish it. In the meantime, my teacher and the experts above will conduct research and analysis on the simulated Gaia, and our plan will proceed more smoothly than expected."

"So... what kind of person do you think that savior is?" Kal'tsit hesitated for two seconds before asking.

“Ritsuka…” Xia Yu sighed upon hearing this, “She is a strong child.”

Yes, child, you're not even twenty yet.

"Also a steadfast warrior."

"So, what do you think if we sent Amiya to the snowfields..." Kal'tsit hesitated before saying, "could she learn something from that savior lady?"

"...Why would you think that?" Xia Yu frowned and asked, "Bringing Amiya over... there's no need!"

"Indeed, regarding everything that happened to Ritsuka... I can't help her much, but at least Amiya! I can still protect her, she doesn't need to go through so much hardship!"

Xia Yu knew that Fujimaru Ritsuka had encountered countless crises along the way, burdens that ordinary people could not bear.

“But Amiya can’t be under our protection forever, can she?” Kal’tsit said frankly. “I know you feel sorry for her and think that these are things a fourteen-year-old shouldn’t be worried about, but she will grow up eventually.”

"At least... it's not a bad thing for her to learn from an excellent senior."

Xia Yu remained silent.

“Amiya has been working too hard lately,” Kal'tsit said softly. “I originally wanted her and the Doctor to go to Kjerag, because Mr. SilverAsh from there sent an invitation to Rhodes Island.”

"I wanted her to relax, but this girl, sigh, she refused. In the end, the Doctor had to go with a few operators."

"You know what? She's been working incredibly hard lately, studying and handling tasks until late at night. I've thought about trying to persuade her, but looking into her determined eyes..."

"Amiya knows exactly what she's doing; she's a sensible child."

“Xia Yu, believe me, at least on this matter, we are on the same page. In the past, I had no choice but to help her grow up as quickly as possible, but now that you are willing to protect her, she doesn’t have to work so hard.”

"But she's just too sensible, I can't bear it...sigh."

“I think if we use this method, maybe we can let her go to the snowfield to relax. You know, she has always been very interested in your past, but she just keeps it buried in her heart.”

“Since you’ve put it that way, what else can I do?” Xia Yu sighed upon hearing this. “Then let Amiya come over. Ritsuka happens to be free these days, so she can help me take care of the kids for a few days.”

"Anything else?"

“…That’s all,” Kal’tsit nodded upon hearing this, and then the two of them hung up the phone at the same time.

"Dr. Kal'tsit..." Just then, a small head poked in from outside the office. "Is there anything I can do for you?"

“It’s Lily of the Valley,” even Kal’tsit couldn’t help but smile when she saw the child. “Not right now… no, there’s something I need you to ask Amiya to come to my place.”

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"I heard everything!!!"

In Xia Yu's office, Fujimaru Ritsuka was sitting opposite him, her hands resting on the desk, leaning over him and staring intently at him.

"I heard everything!" she said confidently. "You just asked me to help you take care of the child!?"

“Senior,” Mash quickly grabbed her arm, “perhaps there’s some misunderstanding?”

"There's no misunderstanding!" Fujimaru Ritsuka said aggressively, "Fine, fine, you big-eyed guy, you're trying to fool me, aren't you?"

"When I teased you about being surrounded by a bunch of animal-eared girls before, you told me with a straight face that they were all just colleagues. How do you explain that now?!"

boom!

She slammed her hand on the table, a sly glint in her eyes, but her face was full of anger. "You already have a child!"

A hint of grievance crept into her voice, "You even made me bring it for you!"

“Senior…” Upon hearing this, the innocent Mashu was completely bewildered. She looked at the aggressive Fujimaru Ritsuka, and then at Xia Yu, who was sitting calmly in her original seat. She was at a loss for what to do.

Ah this...

This is what they mean by catching someone in the act of adultery in a novel... oh no, I can't describe it like that, what words should I use to describe it...?

Little Eggplant's thoughts were in complete disarray. Senior Xia Yu had a child and wanted her to help take care of it, but Senior Xia Yu looked so sad and angry... Was this what they called jealousy?

But, but why am I...

“Mashu,” Xia Yu sighed upon seeing this, and said to Mashu earnestly, “I’ll teach you a lesson.”

"The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie."

Hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka paused for a moment, then blushed, crossed her arms, turned her head away, and said fiercely, "Even if you praise me for being beautiful, I won't let this go!"

“Look, look,” Xia Yu chuckled upon hearing this, pointing at her and saying, “You’ve taken it personally, haven’t you? I didn’t name names.”

“Mash, do you really think she’s angry? She’s just teasing you,” he stood up and affectionately patted Mash’s head. “You need to be more careful, don’t let those bad women outside fool you.”

"Who said that!" Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka pulled Mash behind her and glared fiercely at Xia Yu, saying, "I wasn't teasing Mash!"

"But you, not only did you have a child, you also want me to help you take care of it! And you even said that the prettier a woman is, the more likely she is to lie... Why don't you look at your own face before you say that!"

"Am I lying or are you lying?"

Ah... Hearing this, Mashu subconsciously looked at Xia Yu's face, then at her senior...

Well, this might be a bit offensive, but he really is prettier than his senior!

The ignorant little eggplant was once again manipulated by Fujimaru Ritsuka, who diverted his attention.

“Alright then,” Xia Yu said with a smile, “Yes, I have a child who will be coming to the snowfield in a few days. Would you please help me take care of him/her then, Ritsuka and Mashu?”

"You really have one?!" Fujimaru Ritsuka gasped instinctively upon hearing this. "You've only been in this world for a little over a year, right? And you already have a child?"

Then she turned to Mashu, grabbed her hand tightly, and pointed at Xia Yu, accusing her, "Mashu, look, he's no good! He's already got a child with someone else in such a short time! Don't be fooled by his sweet words!"

Even if Mashu is slow-witted, she should have realized it by now after so much time; she was simply overwhelmed by the shocking news.

Watching the two of them bickering and joking around now, it feels like we've returned to that time in Babylon.

Upon recalling their way of getting along, Mashu also realized something.

She looked at Xia Yu, who winked at her, and then looked at her playful senior, recalling the plots from those novels.

Then, putting on a helpless expression, he said to Fujimaru Ritsuka, "Senpai, stop being so unreasonable!"

500 Yes, we have one child.

After regaining her former form, Little Eggplant quickly got into character.

She was already used to the two of them's dramatic antics, but it had been a long time since she had reacted to it.

“It’s perfectly normal for Senior Xia Yu to be looking for his own love,” she said righteously. “We have no reason to criticize him, right?”

"Mash?" Upon hearing this, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Fujimaru Ritsuka's eyes, followed by an incredulous look. "You betrayed me? We were supposed to be on the same side, weren't we?"

"You're actually taking his side? He's only been here a year and he already has a child! That means, excluding the pregnancy, he only knew that girl for a little over a month before they had a child!"

"Mashu, why are you still standing there? Why don't you come over? Are you even conscious right now?"

“Well, now that things have come to this, I won’t hide it from you anymore,” Xia Yu chuckled upon hearing this, then went up and put her hand on Mashu’s shoulder. “Yes, we have a child.”

Upon hearing this, Mashu suddenly blushed and lowered her head.

Children... kids and stuff...

So exciting!

And Fujimaru Ritsuka...

She opened her mouth, looked at Xia Yu who was beaming with pride, and then at Mashu who looked shy (actually, she was just embarrassed), and paused for two seconds.

Then he flew into a rage! A furious rage! An enraged fury! He rushed forward and grabbed Xia Yu by the neck, roaring, "Mashu is mine! Mine!"

"You scoundrel, prepare to die!"

Ah, poverty and weakness.

Faced with her fury! rage! fury! Xia Yu stood there with a disdainful expression, her body remaining unshaken no matter how much force Xia Yu exerted in her hands.

How could a body created by God collapse from mere suffocation!