Arknights' Lock of Heaven

They were a group of assassins, ruthless assassins!

No one has ever dared to provoke them.

You're strong enough, but what about the people around you?

You may be strong enough, but can you guarantee that you can defend yourself against any hidden attacks that may occur at any time?

A person is never just an individual.

Without a doubt, with the backing of the Business Federation, the Unarmored Alliance is the most terrifying organization in Kazimierz.

Even the most unruly knight must be cautious in his words and actions in front of those assassins.

Zofia knew perfectly well that no matter how dirty or despicable the methods were, the Undead Alliance would use them as long as they were effective.

The conflict hasn't escalated to that point yet, so they probably won't take action against the Rinko family.

After all, this would give the Securities and Futures Commission an excuse to intervene in the matter.

But can Xia Yu withstand it?

His Originium Arts are just supplementary!

"In the end, it was our Lin Guang family's affairs that dragged you into this, and I won't let this go unpunished."

Zofia said seriously, "I'll go and inform Marna right now... Although he may have a bad temper, we need him right now."

“Then I suggest you bring your two companions back,” Zofia said earnestly, looking at Xia Yu’s helpless expression. “I’m not confident I can protect you.”

Zofia was well aware of how powerful those two were.

Especially that Mantico, perhaps she isn't as powerful as that Agor woman named Skadi, but she can be a great help in assassination.

"Then, if things really do... we can consider that person's suggestion."

"Even if... there's a price to pay, I believe you can understand, right, Maria?"

“Ah, of course,” Maria said earnestly, looking up. “Of course I will…”

"Don't be so nervous," Xia Yu said, both amused and exasperated.

The gap in strength made it impossible for them to understand their own feelings.

This isn't Versailles; it's a world apart.

The Wuhou Alliance, which they considered incredibly powerful... Xia Yu found dealing with them no more difficult than dealing with a group of bandits.

In other words, Xuan Tie, who is well-versed in the ways of the underworld, is quite hard to find.

However, if he dares to shoot an arrow at him, an electromagnetic cannon will be fired at his location the next second.

Moreover, it's not that it's truly impossible to find.

After all, there are directors in the business association who know their true identities.

Ah.

Having already made up her mind to get involved, Xia Yu was not about to let this opportunity slip by.

Recently, those exotic birds have become the latest darlings of Kazimierz's high society...

Xia Yu even learned that someone had sent the Wuzhou Alliance to assassinate him before the Wuzhou Alliance itself!

However, the most urgent task now is to persuade the two people in front of us.

"You don't really think I'm weak as a chicken, do you?"

Xia Yu sighed and gently patted Zofia.

"This...this is..."

The familiar hero material rose from her body, and the immense power even overwhelmed the weakness in her left hand.

Zofia raised her left hand in a daze. This feeling... how many years had it been since she had experienced it?

"Now, attack me!"

Xia Yu said without hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Zofia frowned.

However, she was not a hesitant person, and upon hearing this, she could hardly contain her excitement and immediately punched him.

Of course, the intensity was reduced somewhat.

Then, she saw her reborn left hand being stopped by Xia Yu's finger.

No matter how hard you try, that finger is like an insurmountable chasm.

212 Keep bluffing!

"Are you missing something?"

Xia Yu looked at Zofia in front of her and said calmly, "How could I, who was entrusted by Margaret to take care of my family, really be powerless..."

"Ah, this..." Maria, who was standing to the side, was stunned when she heard this.

I never expected that even my aunt at the height of her power...

“Maria, you come too,” Xia Yu said as she was stunned. “Everyone take your weapons.”

"I'll wait for you outside."

After saying that, the figure in blue floated away, leaving only the aunt and niece standing there looking at each other.

Not long after, they appeared in the moonlit garden, fully equipped with their gear.

Xia Yu had been waiting there for a long time.

“Words cannot convince you,” he said, looking at Zofia and Maria before him, and waving his fist in front of his eyes.

"At this point, a simple and straightforward fist is more suitable as evidence, right?"

Upon hearing this, Zofia silently began her charge.

With a few strides, she arrived in front of Xia Yu, her left hand wielding the straight sword, feeling the surging power within her body, and swung it down heavily.

Maria followed closely behind, holding her shield in front of her and quickly closing in, intending to support Zofia from the side.

then……

Ding!

The fingers struck the sword, leaving only a sound like metal clashing.

Xia Yu used only two fingers to catch Zofia's downward slashing sword, and no matter how hard Zofia struggled, it was all in vain.

The training sword seemed to be held firmly down by a hydraulic press, unable to be moved in the slightest.

"aunt!"

Upon seeing this, Maria instinctively screamed.

"Don't call me aunt!"

Zofia called out without turning her head.

“Uh…” Hearing her words, Maria gave an awkward smile, then raised her shield and charged towards Xia Yu.

"Zofia, I'm here to help you!"

"No..." How could Zofia, who had been through countless battles, not see the difference? She wanted to remind Maria, but Maria had already rushed to Xia Yu's face.

Xia Yu wasn't about to let her have her way. Her right hand, which was gripping Zofia's training sword, remained perfectly still, while her left hand 'gently' pushed Maria's shield...

With a whoosh, she felt an irresistible force strike her, followed by the rush of wind past her ears...

When he finally came to his senses, he found himself in the bushes in the distance.

This was the second time she had been knocked flying.

The last one was by that person named Skadi.

Upon seeing this, Maria paused for a moment, then quickly brushed off the dry branches and leaves stuck to her body, and hurried back on horseback.

Zofia and Xia Yu, who were still in the garden, had long since stopped fighting and were now talking in place.

“Mr. Xia Yu…” Maria rushed back excitedly, “He is really… really amazing!”

"I didn't even see what was happening before you sent me flying!"

"Isn't this normal?" Xia Yu shrugged upon hearing this. "After all, as Margaret's colleague, how could she not have one or two special skills?"

Maria nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

That's so true.

As her sister's colleague, she must have some outstanding qualities.

"Now, you shouldn't be worried about me anymore."

"This……"

Upon hearing this, Zofia frowned again.

It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.