Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Even without blatant persecution, simply keeping a respectful distance is enough to thwart any plans to restore infected individuals to a normal social status.

An incident like the one in Kazimierz is one thing, but if it happens repeatedly, it can easily affect society's overall perception of those infected, thus pushing some people who were originally sympathetic to those infected to the opposite side.

Humans are complex and changeable.

Society has its own set of operating logic. We are all adults and should know that killing people won't solve the problem.

Simply killing people won't solve the problem.

Therefore, it's best to keep it a secret.

By the time they discovered that Rhodes Island's production lines were already built, factories were everywhere, and distribution channels were established, even if someone wanted to get a piece of the pie, they would have to ask the franchisees if they were willing first.

By offering a small share of benefits and demonstrating one's strength, a large group of people will naturally rush to fight for it.

That's how crazy capital can be.

That being said, how could Kroos not know Warfarin's purpose in showing off in front of her?

Wasn't it because he couldn't stand the operators' urging and went to the medical department to snatch people away several times?

Unfortunately, the specific effects of the drug cannot be widely publicized, so most operators are unaware of it.

Kroos also had something to say but couldn't.

She understands the operators' expectations, but if she can't do it, she just can't!

Fortunately, the matter in the medical department has come to an end, and the rest is up to time.

Xia Yu can finally stay obediently in the engineering department.

I've been working overtime these past two days and have produced some results to give the eagerly awaiting officers an explanation.

Kroos sighed as she watched the jubilant operators cheering in the arena.

There is a long way to go...

Meanwhile, where is Xia Yu, who is being fought over by the medical department and the engineering department?

He was eating.

Eating hot pot.

"Let me tell you, this is potent!" Nian looked at the trembling Amiya with a sly smile, pointing to the reddish-black soup pot and saying, "Take a sip, and I guarantee you'll feel amazing!"

“That’s right,” Xia Yu scooped a spoonful of soup into her bowl, savored it carefully, and then gave Nian a thumbs up. “You’re definitely an expert, that’s powerful!”

Amiya trembled as she read this, clutching her ears.

Why did I agree to have hot pot with these two people?

272 Amiya's Restless Moment

Why is it?

Amiya couldn't understand.

Small head, big doubts.

Despite her seemingly carefree and irresponsible demeanor, Nian actually has a pretty good relationship with Amiya.

And Xia Yu goes without saying.

Why would two people like these end up like this when they come together?

Amiya stared at the hot pot, its color turning blackish-red, her eyes gradually losing their sparkle.

She wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of food.

Back then, I was young and naive, and I was tricked into going out for hot pot with her...

That taste...

Only I know.

From then on, no matter how good their relationship became, Amiya refused to eat hot pot during the New Year.

But now, why am I sitting in front of them?

Amiya watched as Xia Yu calmly picked up a piece of beef from the bright red hot pot and ate it slowly.

Nian, standing beside her, was not to be outdone, and the two engaged in constant open and covert struggles. She could even sense a hint of daggers gleaming between the two pairs of chopsticks.

Amiya couldn't understand why anyone would eat such a spicy hot pot in such a self-destructive way, but she was deeply shocked.

He stood trembling in front of the clear soup pot in front of him.

Yes, this is actually a hot pot with two broths.

After all, Xia Yu and Nian weren't devils, and they couldn't let Amiya, who couldn't handle spicy food, watch them eat, so they ordered a hot pot with two broths.

But, but!

How could this troublemaker not cause trouble in the future?

“Come on, Amiya,” Nian said with a mischievous grin, “just one bite.”

She picked up a steaming piece of beef, "Here, ah..."

"Let me tell you, the taste of this... tsk tsk tsk, it's amazing!"

"You'll love this."

Seeing her determined expression, Amiya trembled with fear while clutching her bowl and refused to comply even at the cost of her life!

"I...I...I really can't eat this!"

Not everyone is from Yan, and not every person from Yan can eat spicy food.

For example, Ms. Chen Huijie can't eat spicy food very well.

Amiya knew this very well.

She knew even better that she couldn't either.

“Alas, you don’t have that kind of luck,” Nian sighed and shook his head upon hearing this, then ate the piece of beef himself.

"Mmm...this is truly a delicacy..."

Her face was full of ecstasy.

"It was worth the long journey I took to bring these seasonings from Yan Kingdom. Let me tell you, just this one seasoning alone is not something an ordinary person can afford."

"These are all tributes, meant to be sent to the palace. If it weren't for my extensive connections, you wouldn't be able to get any of them!"

Seeing her so enraptured expression, Amiya hesitated.

The consequences of that hotpot meal back then are still fresh in my mind.

But... the food tasted really good during the New Year!

She hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Xia Yu.

“Mr. Xia Yu…” Amiya asked shyly, “Is it really… delicious?”

"It's delicious..." Xia Yu said leisurely, "That's for sure."

"Only a master chef like Nian can make such an authentic flavor, and the ingredients and seasonings are also top-notch."

Hearing this, Amiya was eager to try it. It wasn't that she didn't like spicy food; to be honest, it was quite addictive.

She just doesn't dare to eat spicy food.

Nian proudly puffed out her chest and gestured for Xia Yu to praise her even more.

“However…” Xia Yu left it as a mystery.

Then he looked at Amiya, who was full of anticipation.

“I advise you not to try it,” Xia Yu said solemnly. “For people like me and Nian, this is an absolute delicacy.”

"And for a newcomer like you... this is hell!"

"It's best not to step into it if you're not mentally prepared."

Upon hearing this, Amiya's eager gaze faltered slightly.

"Tch, don't listen to him!" Hearing this, Nian sneered, "It's not that mysterious. Listen to me, Amiya, it's all a lie!"

"Practice makes perfect. How will you know if something tastes good or not if you don't try it yourself?"

Nian, beaming with excitement, urged, "Come on, have a taste! You'll only know if you try it."

"If you can't even take a bite of a small dish and refuse to try it to see how delicious it is, if you're so hesitant and indecisive, how can you talk about ideals or great achievements?"

The year was like a witch in the abyss, constantly tempting young Amiya with words.

“If you don’t eat now,” she said, picking another piece of meat from the hot pot, “we’re going to eat it all!”

Amiya swallowed hard as she watched Amiya thoroughly enjoying chewing the beef.

The chopsticks hesitantly reached out towards the bright red hot pot.

"Amiya!" Xia Yu exclaimed upon hearing this, "Are you really sure?"

"Are you really aware of the consequences you'll face for this momentary pleasure?"