Arknights' Lock of Heaven

In front of the Champions Wall exhibition hall, the bodies on that road have not yet been removed.

Countless Kasimirians came here with excitement, having read the official newspapers in their hands.

With an excited heart and trembling hands, I slowly pressed the camera button to capture this unprecedented event and my own image in a photograph.

Putting everything else aside, when you get old, you'll have plenty of bragging rights to talk about.

The sight of the corpses of high-ranking officials and nobles, hanged in the sunlight, swaying in the wind, was so beautiful in the eyes of the people.

Not only the people of Kasimir, but also many tourists come here because of its reputation.

After learning about the identity and status of the person hanging from the streetlight, this place has become a favorite photo spot for foreign tourists.

Such big news, shouldn't you take some evidence home and brag about it to your family and friends?

Although it's unclear why the Kasimir Business Federation hasn't intervened to resolve the situation, and why the heirs of the hanged nobles haven't come to retrieve their bodies...

But if you miss out on something this good, you'll almost never get another chance like it in your life.

Why is no one collecting the body?

Good question. Well, that's because Xia Yu hasn't spoken yet.

Looking at those rows of corpses, would you dare to go up and collect them?

Aren't you afraid he'll take you in too?

These days are going to be tough.

The powerful and wealthy were filled with trepidation, wondering what they had done wrong to warrant another purge.

So even if the corpses of their own fathers, sons, uncles, or close relatives were hung on streetlights like dried meat for people to take photos with, they wouldn't dare to go up there.

Those who dared to clean it were already among the corpses that night.

At the same time, countless pieces of intelligence were also being spread outwards at breakneck speed.

The spies of the Grand Knights were extremely busy; this was a once-in-a-lifetime event.

Ordinary people might believe the Unarmored Alliance's rhetoric, but they certainly won't.

Anyone who really knows the inside story knows what's going on.

In this modern age, where the divine is obscured and science and technology are flourishing, ancient mysteries have once again returned to this land and to the attention of nations.

Those myths and legends are being remembered once again.

“I originally thought the legend was just an exaggeration…” Victoria, the Iron Duke, looked at the intelligence in her hand with a headache.

Looking at it now, the so-called myths and legends are really quite realistic.

Heroes who transcend the ordinary do exist.

And it seems that he dislikes people like himself.

This is troublesome...

But... Rhodes Island?

Ah, it seems the one who's having the biggest headache isn't me, but that regent who doesn't understand his own status and position.

The Iron Duke was eager to see the expression on Lentinium Theresis's face.

That must be very interesting.

But he's going to be disappointed.

Therese glanced at the intelligence report briefly before putting it down.

He looked around and then at the kings of the royal courts.

The King of Carrion remained silent, the King of Shapeshifters looked on with curiosity, and the Blood Demon Lord was indifferent.

The banshees chose to refuse the conscription, the Wendigos had long since departed for distant lands, the liches were still on their way, but...

The Stonewing Demons could not be contacted, presumably they had fallen apart, and the Cyclops only brought back a prophecy.

Goliath, oh, let's not even mention him.

The once glorious Sarkaz are now reduced to these wretched survivors.

Therese looked up at the sky.

One's own destiny, one's own fate... everything about oneself...

He had already staked everything.

Whatever it may be, I will face it with equanimity.

Of course, that's what they say, but...

This is too unfair... He recalled those two words from the intelligence report.

flight.

"This is really... a headache..."

If the intelligence is true, then my plan...

He was extremely unwilling to believe this intelligence, but he also knew that it was just an excuse to avoid the truth.

I couldn't help but believe it.

The evidence is irrefutable; those photos cannot be faked.

Such a horrific tragedy truly occurred in Kazimierz.

"Ugh……"

"..."

"Ugh……"

While Therese was sighing and lamenting, there was another person of equal rank and power who was also troubled by the same person.

Emperor Ursus.

The emperor looked at the document in his hand, then at the intelligence report on the table, and his mind went blank.

Before Xia Yu actually caused any trouble, the cunning Kal'tsit had already provided Ursus with documents regarding providing support to the Patriots' guerrillas through the Kazimierz trade.

After a series of behind-the-scenes transactions, everything was finalized.

We're just waiting for things to get under control in Kazimir.

The result... The result...

You're telling me that the person in charge, the one in the photo who looks so quiet and delicate, is actually this kind of person?

Most of the powerful high-ranking officials in Kazimierz were wiped out in one fell swoop.

The reason this country hasn't descended into complete chaos is thanks to the unique system of the Business Federation.

But while Xia Yu is still around, they dare not vie for power and profit. After all, the lessons learned from the past are still fresh in their minds. What will happen after Xia Yu leaves...?

The Great Knight's Territory is about to get quite lively!

When the Emperor of Ursus saw the intelligence, his heart sank!

If this is the case in Kazimierz, what about in Ursus?

Of all the nobles scattered across the land, how many will survive?

What about myself? Am I also within the scope of this crackdown?

In short, I regret it, I really regret it.

This is the worst possible scenario, like inviting a wolf into your house.

Fortunately, I have always supported the treatment of infected people in terms of policy, so there shouldn't be any major problems... right?

And if those dukes were all swept up in one fell swoop... tsk tsk tsk.

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

Fortune favors the bold...

Basic Files 2

File 2: Whether in terms of knowledge or combat ability, Operator Xia Yu fits people's definition of a god, but he has always denied this identity.

The gods were his innate enemies, according to a comment from a lazy, unassuming artisan from the Yan Kingdom who wished to remain anonymous.

It seems this young lady knows some of the secrets of Operator Xia Yu, but she keeps it a secret.

However, this young lady herself is a big problem!

Miss Jingzhe from Yan Kingdom has approached her several times, but each time she has returned empty-handed... You must know, Miss Jingzhe came representing Yan Kingdom!

File 3: You'd better get used to his mystery and omnipotence, and know that he has goodwill towards Rhodes Island.

Actually, I'm glad about this. I can't imagine him being our enemy in the future, and if he goes astray, it's definitely not something that can be summed up as just a tragedy. So we must pay attention to the psychological state of Operator Xia Yu, even though he's already quite determined.

File 4: Speaking of knowledge… one has to question its origins. Ah, of course, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it, but… it's too good…

Those pieces of knowledge, those weapon cards that the operators praised and treasured... we still can't decipher the mysterious patterns on them.