Arknights' Lock of Heaven

"But... was Himer really this powerful?"

“Dr. Himer is certainly amazing,” a voice came from behind them at that moment, “after all, he is an expert officially hired by Rhodes Island.”

"In a company full of infected people, who would dare to offend a doctor who specializes in treating them? Don't you agree?"

As he spoke, he smiled and patted Ifrit's head.

"Huh? You dare touch me... me... me?"

As expected, Ifrit was initially furious, but the more she talked, the calmer she became, and eventually she even began to doubt herself.

"How can I not be angry?"

Looking at the smiling man, Ifrit asked her question, "Someone touched my head, I should be very angry, but why can't I get angry?"

"Hmm," Xia Yu said, stroking her chin. "Is it possible, I mean, possible, that we two get along quite well?"

"After all, I patted your head, and you weren't angry. Others don't get that kind of treatment, right?"

"Um..." Ifrit felt something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Why am I not angry?

Doesn't make sense?

Could it be that we really are compatible?

Seeing Ifrit's thoughts in disarray, Croissant gave Xia Yu a thumbs up.

High, it is high!

I had long heard that Your Excellency was an extraordinary person, and now I have finally seen it for myself.

Aside from Himer, no one else has ever seen anyone who could keep Ifrit so obedient!

Well, of course she hadn't seen her, because Himer wouldn't allow Seria to see Ifrit.

"No, you definitely cheated!" After racking her brains for a while, Ifrit became increasingly confused, so she simply gave up.

She glared at Xia Yu.

"What's wrong with that?" Xia Yu asked with a smile.

"Yes...yes...I don't know!" Ifrit said matter-of-factly, "But something feels off, so you must have cheated!"

“Okay, you’re really smart,” Xia Yu sighed, and quickly reached out to pat her head. “I did cheat.”

"How did you cheat?" Ifrit asked, her face full of curiosity, no longer caring about his hands. "I've never encountered anything like this before."

"Oh, this?" Xia Yu said, keeping everyone in suspense, then realized that everyone was looking at her with curiosity in their eyes.

"Because I have Hermer's aura on me," Xia Yu said seriously. "You know, our medical department was incredibly busy recently, and as a key figure, I naturally came into contact with the doctors."

At this point, Xia Yu spread her hands, "Because of our contact over this period of time, I've picked up He Mo's scent, and you've been so well-behaved because you sensed her scent!"

Upon hearing this, Croissant and Surtr looked at Xia Yu with utter disdain.

This person is so rude! How could they try to fool a child like that!

But Ifrit thought differently.

"I don't want you!" She slapped away Xia Yu's hand that was pressing on her head.

Then, puffing out her cheeks, she looked at Xia Yu and said sternly, "I only want Saria! I will never agree with you!"

They were practically saying, "I don't agree to this marriage!"

325 Is this really a human?

"What are you thinking, kid?" Xia Yu laughed and scolded. "Don't get the wrong idea. I just have a lot of contact with Dr. Himer."

Moreover, it was Himer who came to him unilaterally.

There was no way she could ignore Ifrit's condition; she had to worry about it.

"What did you call me?" Ifrit looked up, annoyed, and said, "Believe it or not... I... I'm not angry at all?"

She racked her brains for a long time but couldn't come up with anything, so in the end she could only run up behind Croissant.

"There's something strange about you!" she stared warily at Xia Yu. "Don't come near me!"

"puff……"

Upon hearing this, Croissant burst out laughing.

My little darling, you're only just realizing this now...

"What are you laughing at?" Ifrit looked at her with displeasure and said, "Are you laughing at me?"

"No, no, no, how could that be?" Croissant waved her hand, trying to suppress a laugh. "I was just thinking about something happy."

"What's the good news?" Ifrit asked suspiciously.

"I made quite a bit of money from my stall today... my stall!"

Before she could finish speaking, Croissant's smile froze on her face.

Then, with a yell, he grabbed Ifrit and rushed toward the stall.

"Slow down, slow down, slow down!" Ifrit was caught off guard and was swept away by her frantic running, leaving behind only a few desperate shouts.

"Ha," Xia Yu laughed upon seeing this, then looked at Surtr, who had a long face.

"unhappy?"

"..." Hearing this, Surtr looked resentfully at Xia Yu and Skadi, who was standing silently behind him.

The latter's face had lost the anxiety and unease of the day, and returned to its usual calm.

"Fight me!" She didn't mince words, grabbing her sword and saying to Xia Yu, "I'm not happy!"

"Uh, you're itching to do it too?" Xia Yu was stunned when she heard this.

"..."

Surtr remained silent, simply drawing his greatsword.

Yesterday, because of my own limited offensive capabilities... I could only watch Skadi fight.

Today, before even making a move, Pompeii chickened out.

Of course, she didn't have as many worries as Skadi; ​​she simply wanted to see how strong the captain was.

After all, she could tell what level of warrior Skadi was. If someone could fight Skadi for so long... they were probably no ordinary person either.

On the one hand, my interest was piqued, and on the other hand...

She was genuinely curious about Levadin's reaction.

Seeing the burning fighting spirit in her eyes, Xia Yu sighed.

Mudstone is much easier to manage; you don't need to give it much advice.

“Then come on,” he said resignedly, beckoning to Surtr.

“Your abilities are not suited for fighting on water, and there are people on the beach... So, let’s go somewhere that won’t bother anyone else.”

Then, in a flash of light, the two disappeared instantly.

Skadi blinked when she saw this.

Then he went to the spot where Surtr had been sitting and sat down there as well.

He held the greatsword and began to wait.

-

"Where is this?" Surtr asked, his eyes wide.

At this moment, they were in a wilderness, with giant gears floating in the sky and all kinds of swords scattered under their feet.

They have everything: long, short, wide, thin, new, and old.

“This is a natural barrier,” Xia Yu smiled. “Although it’s not mine, it’s quite suitable as a battlefield.”

“Never heard of it,” Surtr said, raising his greatsword toward Xia Yu. A fire giant materialized from the void behind him and caught the sword.

"However, it seems like it would make a pretty good battlefield."

Seeing this, Xia Yu smiled slightly.

Fighting Skadi is mainly to help her vent her inner emotions, so it has to be a hard-hitting, head-on confrontation.

Surtr, on the other hand, was more interested in getting to know his future captain.

Then we can't treat her the same way we treat Skadi.

I must demonstrate strength to put her at ease.

and so……

"Ready to dance?" Golden ripples spread behind him, and countless weapons appeared out of thin air.

The King's Treasure (Fake)

"My teammates!"