Arknights' Lock of Heaven

"I see..." the doctor sighed, then changed the subject, "So how did you get to such a high place in the sky?"

"To be able to smash through three decks, the height must be considerable, and there is a speed limit to free fall. With your mass, there is no way you could smash through those three alloy decks."

Just kidding, what about extreme speed and mass? Did they manage to take away any of my protective magic...?

Formulas that lack important variables are invalid.

"Do you believe I can fly?" Xia Yu was just spouting nonsense to her. "As for top speed and stuff, do you believe I accelerated down?"

"So you're saying you came here with Rhodes Island in mind?" the Doctor chuckled. "Deliberately..."

“Yeah, I did it on purpose,” the latter said with a provocative smile. “Go ahead and tell Kal'tsit.”

Upon hearing this, the doctor froze.

Upon their first meeting, Kal'tsit seemed to dislike him, and he wondered if it was because of his past self.

Moreover, the person in front of me also has some ambiguous relationship with Kal'tsit. It is said that Kal'tsit suppressed all opposition and kept him on Rhodes Island.

Tell Kal'tsit? Don't even think about what the outcome will be.

Seeing her frozen figure, Xia Yu smiled smugly.

You haven't even cleared your own name yet, and you're already doubting me? I didn't watch those analysis videos by "Born in the Dark" for nothing.

When the "Born in the Dark" banner was first released, many players questioned whether Hypergryph was trying to whitewash W, expressing their disapproval.

After emerging from the darkness, no one cared whether W could clear his name anymore; everyone was discussing whether the doctor they were playing could be exonerated.

Can?

They seem to have orchestrated Theresa's assassination attempt and successfully captured her...

Who is Theresa? She was the leader of the Tower of Babel, the predecessor of Rhodes Island. W was attracted by her charisma and is still plotting to send Theresa to heaven.

Although Hypergryph's explanation was somewhat vague, that's the general idea.

There might be a reversal in the future, but judging from Kal'tsit's attitude, she is clearly also doubting this possibility.

Are you trying to test me again?

Xia Yu smiled smugly, glancing at the reclusive professor in the corner. "Take care of yourself first."

Little did they know that beneath the seemingly aloof doctor's mask lay a smiling face, as if he had successfully stolen a chicken.

Clearly, she has achieved her goal.

The evil spirits of the Tower of Babel lived up to their name.

"It really...can fly..."

46 The Tower of Babel

Flying is a rare thing in this world.

Sometimes, this is a form of proof.

Proof of transcending the mundane.

"Considering the current situation and the limited manpower of the Guard Bureau, I can consider Rhodes Island's proposal based on the previous interim agreement, but as I just said..."

Wei Yanwu tapped his pipe and said slowly, "Rhodes Island's asking price is too high."

"I only have two additional requests. First, Rhodes Island must help the Guard Bureau eliminate the Reunion Movement's threat to Lungmen, including the handling of Chernobog."

"second……"

The cooperation negotiations are nearing completion.

At least, Amiya has already shaken hands with Wei Yanwu on behalf of Rhodes Island.

Xia Yu yawned boredly and slowly turned around from the window.

It seems there's nothing for me to do next.

In the heart of Lungmen, the security measures are merely for show; the Reunification Movement would never launch an attack here.

If it really happens, it will be a slap in the face for Longmen.

But what he didn't expect was that while the Reunion Movement wouldn't launch an attack, someone still had their eyes on him.

“Mr. Xia Yu must be very skilled,” Chen said, having taken over the command from Wei Yanwu. He then approached Kal'tsit and said meaningfully, “Being entrusted with important protection missions several times, it seems your company has considerable trust in his abilities.”

“As Amiya’s bodyguard,” Kal’tsit replied slowly, “her skills are naturally among the best on Rhodes Island.”

"Then may I have the honor of sparring with you?" A fierce fighting spirit gleamed in Chen's eyes, and a smile appeared on his lips. "Consider it a chance to familiarize yourself with your strength beforehand."

"After all, we might be working together for a long time..."

"Nonsense," Wei Yanwu said lightly, "How can you treat your guests like this?"

"Miss Kal'tsit, look..."

Although they may not outwardly agree, everyone understands the underlying meaning.

“Of course,” Kal’tsit readily accepted Chen’s suggestion, then turned around and betrayed Xia Yu, “Consider it getting to know your next comrade-in-arms in advance.”

How did this get dragged into me?

Xia Yu sighed.

He wasn't afraid of anything, he just thought it wouldn't involve him, but he didn't expect this to happen in the end.

but……

It's nothing serious, just a friendly exchange.

The group then headed towards the underground training ground.

Including Wei Yanwu.

He also wanted to know who this person who subdued Bai Xue in an instant was, and perhaps he could glean some clues from their combat prowess.

After all, he was well aware of Bai Xue's strength.

Chen, with her possession of the Crimson Sky, should be able to force Xia Yu to reveal some clues.

However, this was not something he had instructed in advance; it was simply his niece's idea on a whim.

But it's not a bad thing, is it?

Of course, it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. Of the three people from Rhodes Island who came today, he cared the least about Xia Yu.

Amiya seemed to have complete confidence in Xia Yu, Kal'tsit's eyes remained calm and unreadable, and the Doctor was even less so.

She's just an observer tonight.

The kind without a mouthpiece.

As for Chen...

On one hand, she was indeed itching to show her skills, after all, as Wei Yanwu's niece, she was well aware of Bai Xue's abilities.

On the other hand, it was indeed a work-related consideration. The crisis that the Chernobog incident brought to Lungmen was obvious to all, and Rhodes Island, as an outside company, was simply coming to them seeking cooperation...

To be honest, Chen was still a little dissatisfied with Wei Yanwu's decision. She felt that the Guard Bureau was capable of dealing with the Reunion Movement's thugs and did not need to cooperate with Rhodes Island.

This alone shows the difference.

Wei Yanwu keenly realized the conspiracy against Lungmen behind the Chernobog riot, while Chen was still young and could not see that far ahead.

Although she realized something was wrong, she couldn't quite put her finger on it, which was precisely why she was so averse to Rhodes Island.

They discovered the crisis but couldn't see where it was, so they rejected all unstable factors, such as Rhodes Island, and held onto all available resources, such as the Guard Bureau.

The Guard Bureau might be enough to deal with rioters.

But Lungmen is facing more than just thugs.

Sometimes, the Tower of Babel used to be more useful.

There are some things that Wei Yanwu will not break down and explain in detail.

This niece was born stubborn, and everyone naturally assumed that she would be their heir, since Wei Yanwu had no children and had always treated Chen as his own daughter.

But after that incident, their relationship cracked. After graduating from Victoria, she was unwilling to even return to her former home and rented a place to live alone.

Wei Yanwu really wanted to train her well, and he even entrusted Chixiao to her.

She is good enough, but she lacks some necessary growth.

Now is the time.

Almost everyone with a keen sense of smell sensed the crisis at Lungmen.

If Chen can resolve this matter single-handedly, it will bring her considerable prestige.

It would be natural for her to inherit her position in the future. Rhodes Island was the support and guarantee that Wei Yanwu had brought for her.

Moreover, if Chen could forge a friendship with Babel, no, Rhodes Island, it would be entirely beneficial to his future career.

That was an organization that had truly survived the bloodshed.

Wei Yanwu felt he was going to great lengths for this niece.

As the leader of Lungmen, Wei Yanwu has extraordinary insight. He knows the past of Rhodes Island and the glorious era of the Tower of Babel.