Arknights' Lock of Heaven

He had already experienced firsthand the methods of this cold-blooded leader.

"Then I'm leaving," Hei said, getting up to leave.

"Huh? That's it?" Charlie felt that this was... a bit too hasty.

"I'm going to meet up with the old man while he's still being interviewed at the TV tower."

"Oh..." Charlie sighed upon hearing this, "Take good care of yourself over there."

……

"Mayor Herman, we heard that your secretary, our dear Mr. Kronin, was seriously injured during the volcano survey the day before yesterday. Is that true?"

As he moved forward, Kuro listened to Siesta's broadcast.

Her brow furrows every time she hears the name Kronin.

Even though I know it's recycling waste, I still feel a bit uneasy.

"Yes, I'm very sorry, he will probably have to spend a long time in the hospital."

Hermann's voice on the radio was always so confident.

"Ah, we are deeply saddened that Mr. Kronin made such a great sacrifice for the safety of Siesta."

"That's right. I am very grateful for his contributions to Siesta over the years. And please, all the citizens who care about him, don't worry. We will definitely use the best technology to treat him."

"We also believe that Mr. Kronin will definitely come back."

"Who is Kronin?" Several tourists nearby asked curiously after hearing this.

"That's the one, the disaster messenger who was on TV a lot recently."

A kind person replied.

"Oh, that guy who's pretty handsome but seems really pretentious."

Upon hearing this, the tourist suddenly realized, "I thought he was probably no good, but I didn't expect him to go to such lengths for Siesta. I was wrong about him."

"..."

Hearing this, Darkness turned its head away.

She reassured herself that it was all just to avoid causing panic and to make use of waste.

Then I turned my head and saw Charlie's smug grin.

“Well, after all, I’m the new head of the police department,” Charlie explained, “I should at least meet with Mr. Herman.”

Hearing this, Hei turned around.

"Tsk tsk, we're the ones who locked up Kronin, but they still have to publicize him like this. It feels pretty unpleasant."

Charlie complained under his breath.

"We must not let the masses panic," Hei said calmly.

"Yeah, but you're not happy either, boss. I don't know exactly what happened, but I heard he made things really bad for you and the young lady."

Hearing this, Black turned his head and gave Charlie a serious look.

"What's wrong?" He looked at himself, puzzled. "Is something stuck in my hair?"

“No,” Hei turned around upon hearing this, “I hope you remember my words: don’t talk too much in this line of work.”

You have the nerve to say I can't speak properly with that lousy mouth of yours...

"Also, listen to less of the rumors."

What do you mean by saying that I and the lady were treated terribly?

You didn't see how utterly despondent Kronin looked!

"Alright, alright, let's change the subject. Boss, where are you going this time?" Charlie smiled when he heard this.

"I'm going to accompany you to work at that company called Rhodes Island."

“Ah, so these are the real heroes this time. I heard that Miss gets along quite well with them. It turns out it was already arranged.” Hearing this, Charlie suddenly realized, “Then I understand. If Miss is going out to work, there’s no reason for you not to go with her, boss.”

"That company claims to be a pharmaceutical company, but I suspect they're also mercenaries behind the scenes. After all, even a little kid like them is so good at fighting. Boss, you'll definitely have something to do there."

By the way, he was one of the people Ifrit roasted on the beach that day.

After listening to his words, Black recalled the Rhodes Island operators he had met.

Ok.

"maybe."

338 Father's Love

Hmm, recalling the Rhodes Island operators I've met, including the ruthless Skadi, the seemingly unsophisticated Surtr, and the quiet but powerful Mudrock who can summon colossi several stories high with a mere gesture...

Add to that old man Li Boli who saw right through him... Hei can only say, maybe.

She herself wasn't very confident in this so-called pharmaceutical company, but the young lady was determined to go.

Have no idea.

“Sigh, it’s only been a blink of an eye, and Miss is already going out to work,” Charlie smiled and sighed after hearing her reply. “Even the boss is leaving.”

Black: "Don't talk like you know the lady very well."

"Hey, I spent five years in Siesta, and I was in the line that sent Miss to school in Victoria back then, okay?"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on his dark face. "Heh."

“However, it feels like Miss hasn’t changed at all over the years,” Charlie recalled the Miss from the past and the Miss from just two days ago. “But then again, it’s a good thing.”

“That’s true,” Black nodded in agreement.

Ceylon hadn't changed at all; she was still the same lady he knew, while he himself...

“Boss, you are too,” Charlie suddenly said upon seeing this, “You’ve always been this cold and aloof ever since the day I met you.”

“Well—how should I put it,” Charlie thought for a moment, then said, “it’s like you right now, with all your thoughts on the master and young lady, and you hardly care about your own affairs.”

“While it’s true that the client is the most important person in our line of work, you’re clearly not in it for the money, boss, and you’re much more dedicated than any of us.”

"This won't work?" Black stopped and looked at Charlie.

“It’s not really a question of whether it’s possible or not,” Charlie said with a wistful smile. “People can live however they want. I just feel that after watching you, Boss, all these years, I realize that there really are people who can live this kind of life.”

Hearing this, Hei casually asked, "What kind of life is this?"

“Brothers, take this money. The master has been good to us. Although he's not exactly devoted to us, we've definitely developed a bond over the years.”

"Moreover, when my wife and I got married, my father-in-law personally attended and gave a speech, which has made my family very prestigious among the neighbors. My wife even makes me do my best to serve my father-in-law every day."

At this point, Charlie sighed, "Personally, I'm also grateful to the master, so boss, if you dump this burden on me, I can grit my teeth and take it on."

"But I dare not say I would give everything for the master, boss."

“If one day someone uses my family to pressure me, I can’t guarantee I will side with the master.”

Charlie looked at Blackie, "After all, for me, this is just a job."

It's not that bad yet.

“I didn’t expect you to go to that extent,” Hei said calmly upon hearing this. “I can understand you.”

“No, the problem isn’t with me,” Charlie said with a helpless smile. “The problem is with you, boss.”

Hei Wei was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Charlie continued, "Honestly, boss, only you can do this, because you have no relation to the master and mistress, yet they are the only ones you care about."

“Master and Miss are my family,” Hei said, turning his head away.

"No, boss, you didn't understand what I meant."

Charlie sighed. "I mean, not to mention you, sir, if I had to choose between my wife's life and my own, I would hesitate."

"But boss, you don't know how."

"I don't know how?" Black asked back.

“You won’t,” Charlie replied immediately.

"..." Hearing this, Hei fell silent. "I really don't know how."

"Right, for you, boss, it's either working for the master or the young lady, or waiting to work for them."

“This is none of your business,” Black said, turning his head away again.

"Yes, of course it has nothing to do with me, but... considering how many years the head has taken care of me, I'll say a few more words."

"I shouldn't have minded these things, but... sigh."

Seeing Black's nonchalant expression, Charlie shook his head.

"Never mind, let's just treat this as casual conversation."

-

“Good talent is really hard to find, Black,” Herman said, standing on the rooftop of the city hall, his back to Black, looking at the bustling Siesta.