Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Spending every day with idealists like Amiya, I've inevitably picked up some of their spirit.

These people, who would inevitably be like moths to a flame, rushing headlong into their ideals in order to protect themselves, are truly admirable.

As someone who grew up under the red flag, I naturally aspire to be like them.

Xia Yu eventually convinced herself, or rather, she was convinced by Amiya.

What is Longmen?

How many Venus stars can it catch?

Who is Wei Yanwu?

What fatal consequences would there be for offending him?

Kosiché is the Grand Duke of Ursus, isn't he plotting to kill him too?

Even if it does attract some force that we can't resist, haven't we already prepared a backup plan?

Xia Yu's steps became lighter.

It's okay, it's just starting over from scratch, I've only been rich for a few days now.

Just follow your heart.

Xia Yu quickened her pace once again.

What's the point of living if you're always worrying about this and fearing that?

Are the gods in this world really that powerful?

If so, why do people have fame and fortune, but not God?

If so, why would a black serpent, as a deity, need to reside in a human body and cause trouble?

First Koschke, then Talulah.

Sometimes, being overly cautious isn't a good thing.

58 Odds

The Reunification Movement collapsed completely.

Without Mephisto's herds, even the Black Cloaks wouldn't need to be mobilized; the forces of the Near Guard Bureau alone would be enough to annihilate them all.

The current Reunion Movement can only rely on Faust and the Phantom Crossbowmen, and with sheer numbers, they must fight their way through to carve out a bloody path.

"Hold on a little longer," Faust said, drawing a crossbow bolt from his quiver, nocking it, and activating his Originium Arts.

In an instant, it shattered the heavy shield of the Guard Bureau operator, creating a gap in that impenetrable defense.

He has lost count of how many times he has done this.

The sniper, who should have been hidden out of sight, is now forced to take on the role of assault firepower. He is also the backbone of the existing Reunion Movement in Lungmen, and he is responsible for leading everyone to survive.

The heavy burden on his shoulders constantly pressed on his nerves, leaving him no time to pay attention to the strange palpitations in his heart.

The king killer has disappeared, and now the lives of thousands of people rest on his shoulders.

"Hang in there, we'll be in the slums soon," Faust said through gritted teeth, encouraging her. "Frostnova and the Yeti squad will be waiting for us at the exit."

"Is this true? Faust?"

The Reunification Movement members around me asked with hopeful hearts.

"Of course, Patriot told me this himself in the communications. Frostnova will be here soon!"

Hearing this, the Reunion Movement members surrounding him were greatly encouraged and raised their weapons to charge towards the Guard Bureau's crumbling defenses.

It must be said that Patriot and Frostnova are quite prestigious within the Reunion Movement.

Seeing this, Faust led his phantom crossbowmen into action.

Once we break through this defense line, the slums will be right in front of us.

"Commendable courage, to hold out for so long despite being outnumbered," a figure in a red robe stood atop the building, nodding in satisfaction.

"But in terms of strength alone, it is still too weak."

Another figure shook his head.

“They’re just ordinary police officers,” the thinnest man in the red robe frowned. “There’s no need to compare them to the army. Besides, these thugs are a desperate force right now, and their fighting spirit is amplified when they’re cornered. It’s already quite impressive that they’ve held out for this long.”

“No offense to them,” the red-robed man who had spoken earlier said, “it’s just that such a large place as Lungmen can’t rely on just these policemen to deal with everything.”

"Perhaps it's enough to deal with these insignificant thugs, but it's ultimately not strong enough in the face of a bigger threat."

The two men in red robes each expressed their views.

"There's no need for the police to get involved in the face of a greater threat," the tallest man in the red robe finally spoke, "and don't forget those in black cloaks."

"Back then, Lord Wei didn't take this city from Ursus by relying on what we now call the Guard Bureau."

"At least for now, under Lord Wei's rule, Longmen has the ability to deal with the crisis. The duty of the Supervisory Commission is to supervise the whole country, so it's best not to get involved in some things."

He understood what his two companions meant from their previous conversation.

The smallest of the three, Jingzhe, simply felt that the Guard Bureau had done its job well and deserved praise.

Her mind is the purest.

But the other one might have been influenced by some people with ulterior motives.

Longmen was an industry built by Wei Gong from scratch. Over the years, as an economic hub on the Terra continent, it has brought countless benefits to the Great Yan.

Whether it's overt or covert interests, Longmen's position in the Great Yan is becoming increasingly important.

This has also sparked some...ideas among those with ulterior motives.

This is exactly what the Inspection Department's investigation was about.

And coincidentally, they heard the news that the Reunion Movement had captured Chernobog, which was not far away, and was plotting to seize Lungmen as soon as they arrived.

This is far too much of a coincidence.

Fortunately, the Director was discerning and used an excuse to dismiss the original inspector and sent himself instead. Wei Gong's performance was exemplary.

The Inspection Department should not be used as a tool for some people to fight for power and profit, and the Director has been working hard to do so.

Looking down at the battlefield, he sighed as the Reunion Movement members flooded into the slums like a tidal wave after breaking through the Guard Bureau's defenses.

A man as intelligent as Wei Gong must have been able to discern the signals the Director was sending through him.

The Department of Audit will not be used as an excuse for anyone to attack political enemies; I will report everything I see truthfully.

This is the Director's lifelong pursuit.

With that thought in mind, he turned and left.

"Aren't you going to continue watching?" Jingzhe asked, puzzled.

“There are far more formidable adversaries waiting for them in the slums,” he said calmly. “They are not so gentle compared to the Guard Bureau.”

"The fate of these thugs is sealed; there's no need to watch any longer."

He was referring to the Black Cloak, a secret force that Wei Yanwu had been keeping under his control, according to the urban legend of Longmen.

He was right. In the current situation, what Faust considered the way out was actually a dead end.

Because the Black-Cloaked Men occupy the slums.

Without Mephisto's herds causing trouble, they no longer need to jump out and fight alongside the Guard, so now they control almost the entire slum.

At least that's how Wei Yanwu and the man in the red robe saw it.

Therefore, they were not worried at all that the remaining members of the Reunion Movement could escape Lungmen through the slums.

If there are no changes.

Now, things have changed.

Xia Yu stood in a sewer, with dozens of black-clad figures lying in front of him.

Not just these few, but a steady stream of black-clad figures are heading this way.

Simply because their leader was among those who fell here.

There was also a little mouse.

The commander in the black cloak leaned against the moss-covered wall, panting, with mountains of corpses and seas of blood beside him.

"Why did you attack us?" An aged voice, panting heavily, came from behind the veil. "We have already identified ourselves. We are a secret force of Longmen, directly under the command of Governor Wei Yanwu."

“Xia Yu of Rhodes Island, I know you. We should be allies.”

Across from him, Xia Yu remained silent, just as he had appeared like a ghost.

"I don't believe Rhodes Island would betray the alliance at this time. Are you venting your frustration at being left outside Lungmen before?"

"But you need to understand that as a member of Rhodes Island, even your private actions are subject to the company's jurisdiction. After all, this is your time to perform official duties."

"It's not too late to stop now. You don't want to cause trouble for Rhodes Island, right?"

Seeing that Xia Yu was already standing there coldly and unmoved, the commander waved his hands and leaned against the wall in a more relaxed posture to show his sincerity.

“Listen, I can say that your skills are the best I’ve ever seen in my life. Governor Wei Yanwu wouldn’t want to make an enemy like you for no reason. If you stop now, all of this can be said to be a misunderstanding.”