Arknights' Lock of Heaven

“It’s almost here,” Xia Yu said, looking out the window. “Before long, the first firework will light up the night sky, and the entire Great Knight Territory will fall silent because of it.”

"Can't you speak like a human being?" Upon hearing this, Platinum's face turned pale. "Please, can't you speak in a way I can understand?"

Well, it's not impossible, but if Platinum finds out, it will inevitably affect my plans.

At this point, no more variables are needed.

Therefore, Xia Yu chose to become a riddle teller!

After all, no one has riddled him since he came to Terra, not even the famous riddler Kal'tsit!

But riddles are a Terra specialty, so you absolutely must try them!

Xia Yu took out a card from her pocket, held it with her finger, and pushed it towards Bai Jin opposite her.

"You've been helping me out, so I'll leave this to you for self-defense."

Platinum took the card and looked at the various intricate patterns drawn on it with a puzzled expression.

What use is this card?

Wait a minute, recalling why this person was famous in Kazimierz, Platinum had a guess in her mind.

"By infusing it with your Originium Arts, you can activate the spell above."

Xia Yu explained, "Although it's not too strong, it's enough to let you beat a Blue Gold. The thing to note is that it only lasts for an hour and requires a 24-hour cooldown."

"If it really comes down to a life-or-death situation, just tear it apart and trigger the enhancement at the cost of the Collapse Technique."

"Escaping for one's life is no problem at all."

"Then I'll pray that this thing actually works..."

Platinum silently put away the card, deciding to try out the first function when she got back.

Let's see if he's really bluffing me.

“And then, this is my business card,” Xia Yu said, pulling another card from her pocket.

"You can take it to Rhodes Island, or seek refuge with the medical team at Plot Zero."

Upon hearing this, Platinum obediently reached out and took the card.

Looking at the tower-shaped logo of Rhodes Island and Xia Yu's job title: Consultant, he fell into deep thought.

Rhodes Island...

I don't know if this company is reliable or not.

I'll check it out when I get back.

"I've given you everything I could," Xia Yu said, extending her hand towards her. "Where's what I wanted?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jin obediently handed over a piece of paper.

The above is the information Xia Yu needs.

Just then, Mob's voice came from the television in the tavern.

"Radiant Knight! She has proven herself once again! Oh, perhaps that's not the right way to put it; she was meant to be this powerful!"

"Faced with an attack from three knights of the Helmet Knights, she calmly fought against all three and defeated them all in just one minute!"

"Look at her confident stride, that's why the knights in the melee all instinctively kept their distance from her!"

"This is the true value of the Kazimierz Knights Tournament Championship!"

"To be honest, I'm incredibly excited for her match against Blood Knight! Why can't time be fast-forwarded, damn it?"

"Dear viewers here, and to all the esports fans watching on TV, what are you waiting for?"

"Did you see the terrifying dominance of the Radiant Knight? Why are you still stingy with your applause and gold coins?"

"Do you really think anyone can break her dominance in the current arena?"

"Why don't you hurry up and use your golden little cuties to pay your respects to the Radiant Knight who has returned like lightning, and make a quick buck while you're at it?"

Upon hearing this, Margaret instinctively frowned.

Ugh.

Knights' competition...

How many people live because of this, how many people are ruined because of it.

The game is over.

As expected, the Radiant Knights won.

Or rather, thanks to the overwhelming publicity from the Business Federation these past few days, no one thinks she will lose.

Outside the arena, a beautiful voice firmly attracted everyone's attention.

Dross the Candle Knight.

"This is... Miss Dross, the Candle Knight? What's she doing here?"

"Are they waiting for someone...? Don't just stand there, quickly snap a picture...you might stumble upon some major scandal..."

Candle Knight Drost, a top-tier knight in the Kazimierz Arena, is always in the news, no less so than the current champion, Blood Knight.

After all, she is truly a formidable fighter and undeniably beautiful. With her numerous scandals, her commercial value far surpasses that of the Blood Knight, who is an infected individual.

Even if she can't beat the Blood Knight.

However, just like the girls in the Kisaragi Knights, who is paying attention to them because they want to know if they can fight?

Don't you all know why we're here?

"Lord Candle Knight, I apologize for not greeting you sooner. Who are you here to see?"

The venue staff immediately came over when they saw the Candle Knight.

They dared not neglect such a star rider.

"It's alright. It was my sudden and presumptuous action that led me to act without informing you... I just wanted to see the figure of the Radiant Knight."

The Candle Knight remained as approachable as ever.

"The game is almost over, isn't it?" she asked softly.

Even though they already knew about it from various news reports, the staff were still flattered by her attitude.

"Yes, Lord Titus White Poplar, the Left-Handed Knight, lost to the Radiant Knight ten minutes ago. Although Lord Titus is very strong, falling into the loser's bracket in the first round is still not a good sign..."

"I see..." The Candle Knight nodded upon hearing this.

This answer is not surprising.

It would be a surprise if the left-handed player could win.

Just then, a staff member asked curiously, "Are you really just here to see the Radiant Knight?"

Upon hearing this, the Candle Knight recalled his conversation with Mackey.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the implication was the same.

I hope to see the Radiant Knights fall.

Ah, he really has that much confidence in me, thinking I can beat the Radiant Knight...

I myself didn't have confidence.

"I want to see, I want to see how different she is now, from the one the knights have been talking about."

The Candle Knight looked in the direction of the Radiant Knight, where countless reporters had already surrounded him.

"Actually, since Radiant Knight officially returned to the arena, she rarely cooperates with our operations," a staff member said, somewhat puzzled. "She often leaves the arena without saying a word, and she refuses scheduled meetings and various promotional activities. It's really a headache..."

"But there are unexpectedly many people today?"

"Ms. Margaret, what are your thoughts on the death of the Infected Knight on the field? Will this affect you?"

A reporter looked at Margaret and handed her the microphone, asking a question.

"Sir Radiant Knight, what do you have to say about the Knights Guild's recent actions? Does being infected or not really become a factor in unfairness?"

"Ah, Miss Margaret, would you mind revealing your infection status? Isn't the Knights' Guild's policy of keeping this confidential irresponsible towards the audience and other knights?"

"Furthermore, some people witnessed you seemingly in close contact with several Sarkaz individuals. Who are they to you? Please explain!"

"Sir Radiant Knight! Please respond—are you interested in becoming the spiritual leader of the Infected Knights?"

Will you become the second Blood Knight?

The business federation's counterattack has arrived.

They may have reluctantly accepted Margaret's actions in using her to overshadow Xia Yu's popularity, but that doesn't mean they'll be indifferent to her behavior.

After all, this was the work of the Securities and Futures Commission, their old rival. How could the Hong Kong Federation of Industry and Commerce turn a blind eye?

Or perhaps... Xia Yu's recent behavior of staying obediently at Zofia's mansion and not going out led them to make a misjudgment.

In short, Margaret found herself in the situation she was supposed to face.

However, they soon became panicked.

I will not answer your questions.