Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Amiya's hand stopped in place.

"Don't listen to him!" Nian glared angrily at Xia Yu, who was trying to sabotage him. "He just wants to hog this hot pot all by himself!"

"Think about it, what was he doing when I was trying to persuade you?"

what are you doing?

Eat while watching the show!

"That's right!" Before Amiya could even process it, "He just wanted to take the opportunity to finish eating everything!"

Nian patiently persuaded him, "You can't fall for his trap. We've known each other for so many years, would I lie to you?"

Upon hearing this, Amiya nodded firmly.

"I still remember the first time you lied to me about eating hot pot."

Upon hearing this, Nian was stunned.

Ah this...

Miscalculated.

She looked annoyed.

"but……"

Amiya raised her hand again and reached towards the bright red hot pot.

"After that, I also worked hard to improve my ability to eat spicy food."

"I think..." Amiya swallowed hard, "...there shouldn't be any problems..."

It's not that she lacked resolve; there were various factors at play.

On the one hand, it smells so good that it's making my mouth water.

On the other hand, Amiya is very brave. Ever since she was tricked into eating spicy food and cried last time, she has been working hard to improve her ability to eat spicy food.

I'm not the same person I used to be! .jpg

Also, spicy food is really addictive.

Xia Yu shook her head as she watched her chopsticks tremble but still resolutely extend.

Good advice is hard to persuade a damned devil; great compassion cannot save those who have chosen to die.

Amiya, I've already tried to persuade you...

This is truly a burden your life cannot bear!

Amiya shakily lifted a piece of beef and put it into her mouth.

Chew twice.

boom.

That's the sound of a forehead hitting the table.

Bunny, you can't get up again!

Amiya, oh Amiya, Xia Yu shook her head as she read this.

You need to understand that the "spicy" thing that restaurants in Rhode Island serve is different from the "spicy" thing that people talk about...

How can the former forge a warrior who can remain calm and composed in the face of the latter?

That's a weight that most people in the world cannot bear!

"Waaah..." Amiya looked up at Xia Yu with teary eyes, pleading for help.

Xia Yu shook her head and handed over a glass of ice water.

Amiya's face was filled with relief as she drank it down.

Her rosy cheeks looked very cute.

While she took a moment to catch her breath, Xia Yu looked at Nian, who was grinning from ear to ear.

"So, what exactly do you want from me?"

He looked at Amiya and said, "You're going to drag Amiya into this too? This is probably no small matter."

“Hey, that’s not right,” Nian quickly said with a smile. “Who are you? What’s a big deal to me is… nothing to you.”

"It's like a single hair on a nine-oxen body, utterly insignificant."

"Alright, stop flattering me," Xia Yu rolled her eyes at her, "Get to the point."

“Okay,” Nian said, his fake smile fading and his expression turning serious. “You’re famous now.”

"No, isn't this normal?" Xia Yu asked, puzzled. "How could I not know that?"

“No, I mean,” Nian gave a wry smile, “you’ve become famous in Yan Country!”

“Uh…” Xia Yu was stunned when she heard this.

He really didn't know this.

When did I ever do anything significant in Yan Kingdom?

Seeing his completely clueless expression, Nian sighed.

“When you caused such a ruckus in Kazimierz, you were using the identity of a Yan citizen,” she shook her head. “Although Yan has never liked to interact with other countries, what you did was far too much.”

"After all this time, it's quite normal to become famous."

“Oh, you mean this?” Xia Yu understood immediately. “Not famous within Yan Kingdom, but famous among certain people.”

This was something he had anticipated, but He Nainian's comment that he had become famous in Yan Country made him think the wrong way, believing that what he had done had spread throughout Yan Country.

Although there's nothing wrong with it, it's clear that those in power don't want Xia Yu's fame to spread among the general public.

Covering up information is their style.

"So what? I became famous in Yan Kingdom," Xia Yu looked at Nian with amusement, "and then what?"

"Then?"

Upon hearing this, Nian put on a stern face.

"Age, place of origin, relatives, likes and dislikes, relationship status..."

"Tell me everything truthfully!"

"Huh?" Xia Yu was quite surprised to hear this. He looked at Nian and asked, "Are you out of your mind?"

Knowing what you've done, you still dare to ask yourself this question...

Are you living alone? Without any ties or obligations?

“I’m sure I’m not out of my mind,” Nian said expressionlessly, “but some people are!”

"All of the above is what they wanted to find out through me."

"Are they out of their minds?"

"You think they're brainless?" Nian sneered upon hearing this.

"Do you believe that if you were to set foot in Yan Kingdom now..."

"And then?" Xia Yu asked curiously.

Could it be that the Yan Kingdom still has the confidence to kill gods back then?

"And then do you know how many people will fawn over you?"

Nian asked expressionlessly, "What do you like?"

"Older man or younger woman? Tsundere or emotionless? Blonde or black hair? Twin tails or long, straight black hair? Flat-chested or large-breasted? Busty or long-legged?"

"Trust me, they will send you whatever you like."

"And without the slightest bit of coercion!"

"Ever since your fame spread, two young, white-haired princesses of the royal family have begun their bridal training, one of whom is not even as old as Amiya, and the common people are following suit..."

“No,” Xia Yu was stunned when she heard this, “Who said I like white hair?”

“Me?” Nian nodded naturally.

"You slandered me!"

"I have facts to back up my claim!" Nian declared confidently. "Look at your team members, Skadi has white hair, Mudrock has white hair! Now, out of the three of them, two have white hair!"

"What else do you have to say?"

"What does this prove?" Xia Yu simply couldn't understand. "The Lion Scorpion isn't white-haired, is it? And the one who's always outside isn't either!"

"What can I do?" Nian asked, her face filled with despair. "If I don't come up with some excuse to fool them, how am I supposed to go back home?"

273 Years of Wanting to Get Things for Free

"That Kirin, the one who came to Rhodes Island under the guise of communication..."

Nian looked at Xia Yu in despair.