Arknights' Lock of Heaven

The power known as the Demon King was passed down to Amiya from Theresia.

This force is so ancient that it can be traced back to the origins of civilization.

'It' doesn't have any real self-thinking. What Amiya is saying about 'it' is just what she sees when she receives the power of the Demon King.

Since 'it' thinks Xia Yu is like a hero from mythology, this judgment is still worth considering.

At the same time, Xia Yu's background becomes even more mysterious.

A being like the Doctor? A survivor of an ancient civilization? A hero from mythology? Or something even more bizarre, a fourth kind of encounter?

Can't tell.

Aside from having good intentions, their origins are too mysterious.

However, Rhodes Island doesn't seem to lack this kind of trouble either.

If Amiya's demonic power were exposed, the entire Terra would be shaken.

That prophecy is still remembered by all the ancient organizations that have survived to this day.

The status of a PhD is also quite extraordinary.

Even I...aren't I the same?

Skadi, the deep-sea hunter associated with the Great Tranquility of Iberia, and the ghost shark; the elusive god of the Year; the King of Push, who claims Victorian rights; and the reeds…

Rhodes Island has never been afraid of its operators' secrets.

As long as you share our ideals.

26 Chernobog

This is a city that is about to die.

Although the surface remains calm, undercurrents are beginning to surge.

Xia Yu could smell the impending disaster.

"I have a very bad feeling about this city."

Amiya pursed her lips and frowned.

"It's like a volcano that could erupt at any moment..."

“I suggest we abandon the original plan altogether and avoid getting bogged down with the Chernobog authorities,” ACE said, his brow furrowed and a wry smile playing on his lips. “Let’s go straight to the heart of the matter, rescue the Doctor, and then leave…”

“That won’t work,” Nearl, holding a warhammer and a shield, shook her head. “The Doctor is sealed in a sarcophagus. We can’t just take her out and leave. According to Dr. Kal’tsit’s information, we need at least five hours to get her out without harming her physical condition.”

"The extra medical personnel deployed for this operation were prepared for this purpose."

“If we directly attack the sarcophagus, we’ll have to hold out for five hours under the siege of the Ursus military and police, and then break out of this Ursus city,” ACE sighed, adding, “It will also cause unnecessary trouble for Rhodes Island.”

ACE was well aware of these things; all this intelligence was released before the operation.

The "straight to the heart of the enemy" thing was just a joke to lighten the mood.

Even if someone suggested it, he wouldn't agree.

It's just that the meticulous Lin Guang took it seriously.

But this seemingly peaceful city gave this battle-hardened veteran a very bad feeling.

“It’s just like the calm before the storm, isn’t it?” Xia Yu walked to his side and spoke softly.

ACE turned to look at him.

Although concealed by heavy clothing and a hood, the former still recognized Xia Yu.

After all, Xia Yu was the only one in the team whose entire body was covered from head to toe.

ACE is a battle-hardened warrior.

Since Dr. Kal'tsit assigned this person to the team, it naturally means that he can be trusted.

Recalling Xia Yu's horrifying record of smashing through three layers of alloy deck with his bare body, he felt a little more at ease.

ACE smiled kindly at Xia Yu and replied, "It's so great to have a reliable heavy-armored companion like you."

He gave Xia Yu, who was wrapped in layers of Rhodes Island clothing, a thumbs up, "My back is in your hands now!"

Reinstall!

Xia Yu's smile froze on her face beneath the mask.

When did I become a heavy-duty user?

But looking down at his body, which was completely covered by clothes, he nodded resignedly.

It's normal to be mistaken for a heavy armor unit, since you can't tell others that you can cure Oripathy. So, in the eyes of an elite operator like ACE, being able to smash through three decks unscathed is your most prominent feature.

As for combat strength?

They never laid a hand on me in front of them, how would they know...?

With myself all bundled up now, isn't that a standard heavy-duty outfit?

Why are you wrapped up so tightly?

I'm here to be a thief, you know, with my looks that guarantee I'll turn heads...

Sometimes, it's always better to keep a low profile.

Xia Yu's plan was to wait until the riots broke out, then dress up in Reunion Movement clothes and commit the theft.

You can't just walk around in Rhodes Island clothes, can you?

Isn't there a ready-made scapegoat?

In short, it's always better to keep a low profile.

"..."

Amiya and the others have finished their discussions.

The ACE team and the Nearl team set up a temporary base a few blocks outside the stone coffin as a precaution.

Amiya and Instructor Dobermann used the access provided by Kal'tsit to enter the sarcophagus and rescue the Doctor.

The Scout team was responsible for providing support from the outside.

“Mr. Xia Yu,” Amiya whispered to Xia Yu after assigning the tasks, “You can go and complete Dr. Kal’tsit’s mission now. This is our plan. After you complete the mission, you can meet up with any of the departments.”

Xia Yu nodded and then turned into a small alley.

He was about to do something he had been looking forward to for a long time.

As for which team I would ultimately join, I had already made up my mind.

That team suffered the most casualties.

-

Chernobog is a typical industrial city in Ursus.

The intricate network of streets and alleys became the most powerful ally for the infected thugs who were about to attack the city.

This also facilitated Xia Yu's actions.

With almost no effort, he acquired the most iconic equipment of the Reunion Movement.

White mask suit, lowest-ranking soldier.

He didn't care about being a lowly soldier; it was just a cover-up anyway.

After changing her clothes, Xia Yu headed towards the first marked storage warehouse.

The Reunion Movement had not yet started its riots at this time, so it was not permissible to impersonate them and swagger in.

Although his abilities would make infiltration relatively easy, but...

“Something feels off,” Xia Yu said, looking down at the storage warehouse from the rooftop of a residential building, stroking her chin.

There are far too few guards.

He frowned as he looked at the small groups of guards.

Not only were there surprisingly few guards, but none of them were elite.

Some were playing cards, others were drinking, completely lacking any sense of vigilance.

Has the Ursus Empire really become so corrupt?

Xia Yu thought it was unlikely.

This is, after all, an Originium reserve warehouse, a strategic resource for a mobile city. No matter how rotten it is, it's not worth sending such incompetent people to guard it.

Xia Yu had a bad feeling.

Riding a gust of wind, his figure silently flew through the air, landed on the top of the warehouse, and then almost effortlessly avoided the guards and entered the warehouse.

It's completely empty here.

There were no Originium stones, and no guards.

This is an empty warehouse.