Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Charn took a deep breath upon hearing this.

Don't panic!

So what if the other side knows about the Unarmored Alliance? They still have trump cards up their sleeves.

"They are assassins. There's a saying in Yan: 'It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark.' For the sake of your future life, why don't you consider my suggestion?"

"Oh, then tell me about it."

Xia Yu still seemed indifferent.

But Charné didn't think he was truly unperturbed.

This is just a gesture!

He concluded that way.

It's one thing if the other side doesn't know about the Unarmored Alliance, but if they do know and still act like this... are they trying to gain the upper hand?

Has he already figured out my purpose?

As a Qazimirian, he knew the terror of the Unarmed Alliance and felt that no one could help but fear such an organization.

That's why I made that judgment.

What was that word again?

Oh, short-sighted.

What is the Unarmored Alliance anyway?

Ah.

Xia Yu genuinely didn't care.

But he said it was Platinum who took on this task?

Xia Yu couldn't help but feel sorry for Bai Jin; it was truly tragic...

Charné caught a glimpse of Charné's momentary lapse in concentration, and Charné's heart instantly surged with excitement.

He was faking it all, Charnet thought to himself, and he felt guilty!

People will always find various reasons to support their judgments.

Even if it seems absurd to outsiders, for those who are on the verge of despair, any glimmer of hope is worth clinging to.

At this moment, Charné was fully aware of his situation, but it was precisely this awareness that made him take such a desperate gamble.

His power, everything he has, was given to him by the Business Federation, which can also give it to someone else at any time.

The business federation has already begun to feel dissatisfied with itself.

He knew what would happen to him after losing power, so he began to struggle.

Upon seeing Maria's armor and learning about Xia Yu's actions, he immediately concluded that Xia Yu had a grand scheme.

This is not incomprehensible; after all, he was trying to save himself.

In truth, he knew that Xia Yu might not have this thought.

But what does it matter?

Once the prospects are presented, who would refuse the success?

Charne couldn't figure out why Xia Yu would refuse. After all, he had paved the way for him, so why would he refuse?

One step to the sky!

210 We are all in the same boat!

This is exactly what is meant by "a frog in a well."

Charné felt that no one could resist such a great temptation.

But his so-called temptation is nothing compared to Xia Yu's.

A director of the business federation?

Is it tempting?

It may be very tempting to others, even to the point of being a moth drawn to a flame.

But for him, who was already inspecting the most conspicuous streetlights in the Great Knight Territory, well...

but……

“An assassination order issued jointly by nearly ten directors is not easy to deal with.”

Charne glanced at Maria's armor and said calmly, "Mr. Xia Yu, you've really messed up this time."

"Is it that serious?" Maria was stunned when she heard this, and then looked at the armor on her body.

She certainly understood why Xia Yu, a foreigner, was so hostile to the Business Federation.

“Or else…” she looked at Xia Yu with a bitter expression, “I’ll quit…”

"Don't think too much about it," Xia Yu rolled her eyes at her, "It's not that serious."

The fact that Maria was willing to withdraw suggests that she has at least a basic understanding of the Unarmored Alliance.

The hope of keeping my account banned was right in front of me, but...

“I understand my situation better than you do,” Xia Yu shook her head helplessly, and sighed as she faced Maria’s worried gaze.

He comforted her, saying, "It's really not that serious. After all, you're not aiming to win the championship, are you?"

"The reason so many people want me dead is because if you really win the championship... many people's interests will be harmed."

"Why don't we just stop the competition once we make it to the main event?"

"Anyway, your wish will have come true by then," Xia Yu patted her shoulder, "and everyone's happy, right?"

"Presumably, as long as we stop the competition, the Business Federation will not bother to target us."

Hearing this, Maria seemed to be somewhat persuaded.

"However, during this period..."

"There's no 'but' or 'but' about it," Xia Yu interrupted her, "Just listen to me!"

"Um, well... okay."

Maria obediently nodded.

Then I made up my mind to go back and discuss this matter with my aunt.

Charne watched with great interest as Xia Yu tried to fool Maria.

As long as they don't play in the main tournament, we won't target them...

how could it be possible!

The assassination order has been issued; unless the Grand Knight Commander intervenes to protect him, he's doomed.

Or perhaps you should choose the path you've already prepared.

Moreover, if he wasn't confident about bringing Xia Yu into this path before, then this assassination order would be his best help.

"Would you like to consider my suggestion?"

He realized that Xia Yu was comforting Maria, so instead of exposing her directly, he began to share his own thoughts.

"Mr. Xia Yu, your Originium Arts... are truly the best I've ever seen in my life..."

"Why spend such a brilliant skill in obscurity?"

"You should also realize that in Kazimierz, on this land, in this kingdom of knights, your Originium Arts can reach its peak!"

“I believe you know what I’m talking about.”

Charn gave him a meaningful look.

"I have already contacted several large companies for you, the kind that truly control the lifeline of Kazimir."

"As long as you nod, they will immediately become your support, and the so-called assassination order can be canceled."

“Those equipment companies, led by Howling Guard, have become a bit disobedient in recent years, and many big shots hope they can behave themselves.”

"For this reason, they don't mind supporting a qualified person to fight against those people."

“This is an opportunity, Mr. Xia Yu.”

"A chance to rise to the top in one step!"

"Including Miss Maria, if you agree, she might very well become the champion of this year's Knights' Tournament!"

Ciarnay can make grand promises without batting an eye.

Even Maria was stunned when she heard this.

champion?

I?

How can I be so virtuous?