Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

——How did it get discovered?!

At this time, Xinteleya's position had been completely reversed. The sudden change from the pursuer to the pursued made her panic. When the arrow she shot was easily caught by the opponent, she already knew that it was absolutely impossible for her to challenge the mysterious knight in front of her. The opponent's strength was far beyond her imagination. Even if Qingjin was here... he might not be able to deal with this mysterious knight.

I'm just here to take a job... There's no need to come out with so many guys who are more capable than me.

I am obviously one of the top experts in Casimir, but it seems that I always encounter more powerful people every time I go on a mission.

"Damn it..." Xinteleya stepped onto the wall and jumped directly onto the roof along the air conditioner outdoor unit, but the opponent was simpler. He jumped directly and landed behind her - without even using any leverage.

What kind of monster is this?! Is the terrain unable to restrain her at all?

He's clearly a heavily armored knight, yet he's even faster than a lightly armored assassin like me! How does that make sense?!

Xinteleya's inner complaints were about to overflow, but now she could only choose to save her life first. After all, the person behind her was not someone she could afford to offend.

After shooting two more arrows to temporarily hinder the enemy's charge, Platinum sprinted towards the originally decided meeting place in a mess.

"Hey, little Platinum, did you manage it?"

"What the hell, someone's chasing us!"

Hintleya was too lazy to talk to Roy anymore and just brushed past him. Roy's expression froze at first, and then he felt a familiar breath rushing towards him. Then, around the corner, a hooded knight appeared.

"I didn't know the Knights of War had recently applied to enter the city..." Roy smiled again. "Why, now the Knights of War don't need to report to enter the city?"

"I'm not a war knight." When she saw Roy, she almost realized that she could not catch up with the white-haired woman, and the man in front of her was a greater threat.

"Oh, lying isn't a good idea. I'm an old acquaintance of your knights, but they're generally not very talkative, so... I never met them before." Roy smiled and approached with confidence. "I hope you can say a few more words—in case I don't even know your name."

"..."

"..."

The two men confronted each other in silence. In fact, neither side was sure of defeating the other, nor did they know whether the other side had reinforcements, so the two did not take action immediately.

The standoff lasted about thirty seconds before the intercom on Roy's waist began to ring. Roy's lips curled up slightly. "It looks like I have other things to do today. If you don't mind, I'll go first?"

"Go ahead." Roy gave them a way out. Since there was no need to fight to the death, both of them took a step back. As they watched Roy leave, the knight finally took off his hood.

"Casimir...you really haven't changed at all."

Margaret Linguang spoke.

Chapter 102: Noah is seriously ill?

"Is everything okay?" When Margaret returned to Shining and the others, Shining had already finished treating them. Given her skill, Huihao's injuries weren't a big deal. Huihao was now breathing steadily, and while he certainly couldn't participate in the battle, with a few days of proper recuperation, he should be able to recover.

"Thank you to this brave man for saving us. Xiao Hui and I are both incredibly grateful." As the leader of the Knights, Flametail naturally couldn't neglect this lifesaver. If it weren't for this brave man, he would have been killed by the arrows of the No Helmet Alliance. He not only saved them, but even provided them with medical treatment. This is a great favor, and I can't express my gratitude in words. At this point, Margaret shook her head and spoke.

"It was just a matter of convenience. You don't need to thank me. I just saw injustice and helped." Margaret said, "Besides, I have some grudges with the Wuzhou Alliance. Don't take it to heart."

"May I ask your name, brave man?" Sona asked excitedly, "So that I can repay you in the future."

"—Rhodes Island... Ah, no, for now, just call me Margaret. Margaret Linguang." One's name remains unchanged. Now that they were far away from Rhodes Island, they naturally couldn't introduce themselves as an operator. Linguang simply gave her real name, but she underestimated its significance in Casimir. When Sona heard Margaret's name, she could hardly believe her eyes.

The man in front of him is the youngest champion of the knight competition, the knight among knights, who still has a large number of fans even after being expelled - the Knight of Glory, Lin Guang.

She has come back?

Sona could hardly believe that the name she heard had truly returned to this land. This land full of poisonous weeds and dead branches finally welcomed the returning knight.

The knight's return home—this is simply the plot before the climax of too many knight novels. Sona suppressed her inner excitement and said, "Ms. Margaret! I'm your fan! Please give me an autograph!"

"Sona..." Huimao felt a little embarrassed, but that was understandable. Among the knight competition competitors in Casimir, how many hadn't been captivated by Margaret's brilliance? It could be said that there were only two kinds of people in Casimir: fans of the Shining Knights, and fans of a twisted version of the Shining Knights. She embodied the nobility of the classic knight family, her brilliance always drawing the attention of many. Her presence had saved Sona and Huimao from their despair.

If Sona could still suppress her inner admiration for Margaret at this moment, then she would not be Sona.

"Sorry, I don't have the free time right now." Margaret smiled and shook her head. "I need to get to my... friend in time."

"Friends?" Sona asked curiously, "Who are Radiant Knight's friends?"

"Noah Kyrielight. Have you heard of her name?" Margaret had a smile on her lips when she read out the name. It was obvious that she really valued that person, but Sona's face changed when she heard the name.

"...This... Miss Yao Knight... Miss Noah Kirilet you mentioned... fell ill suddenly a few days ago and seems to have refused to see visitors." Sona has been following the news about the Knight Competition. The news that the new spokesperson of the Chamber of Commerce suddenly fell ill is actually no secret. She originally thought it was just an ordinary illness, but after hearing this news, her base was immediately attacked.

It's hard to believe that these two things have nothing to do with each other. If this is not a coincidence... maybe it means that Noah Kyrielight can no longer pay attention to the schedule of the Knight Championship, and can no longer suppress the suppression of the Infected Knights by those commercial federations.

The Red Pine Knights are just a microcosm. In fact, in addition to the Red Pine Knights, there are many spontaneously formed infected knights. It is estimated that some of them have been eliminated this night.

Sona carefully told Margaret her speculation, but Margaret's face suddenly became as heavy as water...

Before leaving, Margaret received a text message from Dr. Kelsey, which recorded Noah Kirielight's physical condition and specifically informed her that Noah Kirielight's condition was very unstable and that any serious reaction could be life-threatening. This time when Margaret returned home, Kelsey also asked Margaret to inquire about Noah's recent physical condition.

Margaret was familiar with Noah's character. As long as she was there, she would never allow the No Heroes Alliance to act like this. If they were so unscrupulous... then she would most likely be in a very bad situation.

If it's really as Dr. Kal'tsit said... then Noah...

Margaret didn't want to come back after all this effort... only to see her best friend for the last time...

The heaviness in Margaret's heart made the atmosphere even more solemn. Sona thought she was being too serious and quickly waved her hand away. "That's not necessarily the case. Maybe he's just feeling unwell and needs to rest for a while. To be honest, I'm just guessing..."

"Thank you." Although Margaret felt heavy inside, she didn't want to express this feeling to anyone else, so she forced a smile. "I will get to her side in time. She will be fine."

"...Good luck to you." Sona nodded. "Also, Miss Noa Kyrielight has been treating the infected... well, although the various preferential treatments she has shown them since then haven't been widely publicized, we've all seen a significant decrease in the death and injury rates of infected knights recently... Miss Noa is a good person, and good fortune will come to those who are lucky."

It is better to say that since Noah came to power, what he has done is not just to protect the infected knights, but he has been trying to get Casimir away from his economic dependence on the knight competition from other directions, and to open up new ways from other aspects, but this is obviously not something that can be done in a short time.

However, most people did not notice this, especially the people in the Chamber of Commerce. They just thought that Noah was trying to make a lot of money - abusing his power in this position.

If it weren't for the fact that Noah's existence itself disgusted the knights, he would have been impeached and removed from his position long ago.

But the most important reason why Noah can hold this position firmly is... that there is someone who has always supported her.

This person is the second spokesperson for the Chamber of Commerce, McGee.

Or rather, someone behind McGee...

However, Sona's investigation ended here. When she continued to investigate the people behind McGee, all clues were cut off completely.

Knowing that she might have crossed the line, Sona had no choice but to interrupt the investigation...but she also became a little suspicious of McGee.

Mr. McKee, the seemingly ordinary spokesman...is he really all he seems?

Chapter 103: Full Speed ​​Ahead

"There have been several reports of infected knights being injured and withdrawing from the competition due to accidental fights..." Zofia frowned as she looked at the news in the newspaper. She originally wanted to find Flame Tail Knight to participate in the 2v2 competition, but Flame Tail Knight suddenly disappeared and announced that he would withdraw from several games.

Judging from the current situation, Noah is unable to suppress this group of hungry wolves. They are using their own methods to usurp the points of those infected knights in order to allow the knights of their sponsored knight order to take the position.

This kind of behavior was common before, but it only subsided this time after Noah became the spokesperson. After all, previous spokespersons had at most turned a blind eye, but Noah would criticize it as an example whenever he caught it. If it were just a fine, it wouldn't be very meaningful, but the No-Horn Alliance generally considers the spokesperson's wishes, so this year's competition was surprisingly clean.

After Noah announced that he would rest, this group of people naturally couldn't sit still.

Noah was listening on the side, but she kept checking the folding bow in her hand, which was obviously a little too big. This bow was also a weapon forged by the craftsman master cat. After trying to use the charging axe, Noah decided to use the bow and arrow she was familiar with. After all, she had only the skill of bow and arrow, and she had never given up.

If she really had to go on stage, it would naturally be better to use something she was familiar with. Although she was somewhat saddened by the news, she really couldn't intervene in these matters now, and she also had to face the opponents they had prepared for her. With herself in danger, Noah could only do nothing to help.

"What should we do now... There's no news from Flametail Knight. How are we going to handle the doubles match? There's also no news from Farfang Knight, who I had planned to use as a backup..."

"I'll go alone," Noah said. "It's the only way. That's what they want... They want me to face two opponents alone."

"That's too dangerous. This isn't a free-for-all... They won't attack each other. A one-on-two fight is completely different from a one-on-one fight. You might be dealing with a pair of knights who are well-coordinated and could potentially injure you through legal means."

"...It's okay, I'll take care of it." Noah didn't raise his head, but just whispered, "This body is not mine now, so I naturally can't do anything that will harm it. If there is really no other way... I will give up."

"Then why don't you just give up? Maria's score is more than enough, right?" Zofia asked doubtfully. "Why should we let you compete?"

"...Indeed, considering the points, forfeiting the next few games is perfectly fine." Noah nodded. "But Maria wouldn't agree. She would never allow herself to bear the Linguang name and bow to those who targeted her. This would tarnish not her honor, but that of the Linguang family."

"Then you are different... You are Noah, not Lin Guang." Zofia sincerely hoped that Noah could refuse this battle. The other party was likely to make a dirty move. She was too familiar with the strategies of this group of people.

"There's no reason for you to fight an unfair fight."

Noah didn't know. Indeed, according to Zofia, abstaining was the best option, and she had actually considered it. But every time she considered abstaining, she kept thinking about the inspection report that had been used as evidence to expel Margaret. She still hadn't figured out how that inspection report ended up in the hands of the Chamber of Commerce, and the name had been altered, but it had led to Margaret's expulsion and tarnished the reputation of the Linguang family.

Strictly speaking, this matter has nothing to do with her and she is not guilty of this crime - she also doesn't know that her test report was used for this kind of thing.

But she couldn't forgive this incident... and couldn't forgive herself for being unable to do anything.

Giving up. Giving up is easy, and it's smart. Many competitive knights will choose to give up...

However, neither Maria nor Noah are competitive knights. They were brought up by real knights. Even though Noah is no longer qualified to be a knight, when she has the opportunity to go to the battlefield in the name of a knight...how could she not accept the challenge?

Be it out of willfulness or for honor, Noah wants to see how far he can go...

If I hadn't been infected with oripathy, lost my legs, or gone blind...what could I have done?

Noah Kyrielight still yearns for knighthood—

Yearning for the dream of being a knight that he could not become but is still haunting his dreams.

"It's okay, Zofia." She raised her head. "I'm strong. I won't lose."

If Margaret can do it... then I...

Noah Kyrielight...

Is it possible to do it?

Perhaps only by going on the same battlefield as you can I truly understand you and truly... say goodbye to the past.

"I won't lose."

-

Margaret originally wanted to go directly to see Noah, but before leaving, she was attracted by the holographic projection billboard projected on the building.

Maria Linguang will face the challenge of the two knights, Decay and Corruption, alone! In ten minutes! The match will begin!

She stopped unconsciously. If she continued forward, she would see Noya, the man she had been thinking about day and night. He was probably still seriously ill and unable to get up, and perhaps needed her company and protection...

But Maria has to participate in the competition today... today?

And it was one against two. Was he being tricked? Or was it... Margaret hesitated. She still had time to rush to the arena, but...

"Margaret." At this time, Shining patted her shoulder and said, "I am a doctor. I know Miss Noah's condition better than you. What you need now is to rush to where you should be."

“…The Shining.”

"Go ahead, trust me." Shining pulled Nightingale and said to Margaret, "When you return triumphantly, Miss Noah will probably be happier too."

Shining's meaning was clear: she would handle Noah's situation. No matter what the situation was, Shining could indeed stabilize Noah's situation. What Margaret should do now was to go to the arena and prevent an unequal battle.

Margaret finally nodded, turned her head and looked deeply in the direction of Noah - then turned back and left without hesitation.

This place is far from the arena - but...

Margaret stomped on the ground suddenly, and then her whole body turned into a beam of fire, rushing towards the arena at an extremely fast speed.

——There is no other choice except to move forward at full speed.

Chapter 104: Excitement

Noah had thought about it countless times, of course she had thought about it countless times.

She imagined that one day her legs would miraculously heal, her eyes would be able to catch light again, she would be able to leave this damn wheelchair, and she would be able to become the knight of her dreams.

But she also warned herself countless times not to have dreams.

The wound has scabbed over, and sooner or later it will turn into an unsightly scar, but what good will a scar do? Besides being unsightly, at least it won't hurt anymore.

The dream that was once out of reach is now right in front of him. This seemingly unfair duel is actually the opportunity he has always dreamed of.

Noah Kyrielight, longbow in hand, stepped step by step onto the ring. The complex artificial terrain and the somewhat irritating lighting made Noah's knightly armor shimmer slightly. To the audience, this made the knight appear even more dazzling, just like a vendor at a vegetable market sprinkles water on cabbages to make them appear more juicy. Today's knights have become commodities, wrapped in layers of packaging.

He no longer possesses the honor due to a true knight...

The heat, the chaos, the suffocating cheers, and my own slightly trembling hands.

No...why...

The borrowed body was heating up, which was really strange. I should have felt sad and angry.

—But why am I laughing?

The corners of her mouth unconsciously rose...

"Strange! This time, our Xiaguang Knight abandoned the strange sword and shield that defeated the Left-Handed Knight and took out a new weapon! Could this be her trump card? That huge bow and arrow! As expected! The Linguang family always brings us surprises! Just like the sparkling wine from the Blue Ear Winery—"

Big Mouth Mob was the first to notice the strangeness of Maria, but at this time no one cared what weapon Maria was holding. They were cheering just because the knight of the Linguang family came on stage.

Although she looked a little conspicuous with the longbow in her hand, Casimir's crossbowmen were already very famous, and crossbow exercises were often included in knight training, so it was both unexpected and reasonable.