Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Just as she had subtly inquired with the Rhodes Island operators.

This person is omnipotent.

Of course, there's definitely an exaggeration in Black's opinion, but his status in the hearts of the operators is evident.

Seeing that she didn't quite believe him, and considering that she had also joined Rhodes Island, the operator showed her the Mystic Code in his hand.

Looking at this thing, all I can say is that I don't understand it, but I'm deeply shocked.

A guard who seemed mediocre to me was able to exchange a few blows with me after using that thin card.

Even if it's not a lasting achievement and can't truly defeat itself, it's still quite remarkable, comparable to the improvements made to military-grade weapons in some countries.

Even more astonishing is the information behind it.

Even an ordinary Guard operator possesses this, and after confirming that he had joined Rhodes Island, he openly showed it off to himself...

It's not that they lack a sense of secrecy; rather, it's that every Rhodes Island operator is equipped with it.

A piece of mass-market equipment, in terms of performance, already surpasses the cutting-edge weapons of most countries.

Moreover, it doesn't conflict with any new type of armor or anything like that... If you're wearing the Kazimierz Knight Armor, you can't wear a Victoria steam-powered armor as well.

But this thing doesn't conflict with those armed forces at all... which is terrifying, indicating that its potential is extremely high.

And all of these are the skills of this special advisor.

No wonder the Rhodes Island operators all admire him.

Hei felt that if this kind of thing was given to employees upon joining the company, he would be completely convinced.

After all, this thing is a life in a critical moment!

Let alone a special advisor, Hei felt that since he possessed such technology, he could easily start an international conglomerate from scratch.

Everyone knows how profitable the arms trade is, right?

But since the young lady isn't good at fighting, it might not be very intuitive to tell her this.

Black thought for a moment, then leaned close to Ceylon's ear and whispered, "This consultant is one of the best doctors on Rhodes Island. I heard that his technology plays a very important role in Rhodes Island's latest inhibitor..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ceylon's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

What did I come to Rhodes Island for? Wasn't it for the knowledge? For a chance to improve myself?

Who would have thought that someone who looks so strong is actually a doctor!

Should I...?

Meanwhile, Xia Yu, who was studying the magic textbook that Leonardo da Vinci had left him, twitched at the corner of his mouth.

The near-ground aircraft was so small that Hei's deliberately lowered voice had no effect on Xia Yu at all.

I glanced at Ceylon out of the corner of my eye. Hmm, he seemed very energetic and eager to learn some medical knowledge from me…

However, as the saying goes, "only those who know their own situation can cure diseases." It's not wrong for someone to claim they can cure any disease. They can cure everything with their medicine. If they can't cure a disease, it's just that their magic isn't enough. They have the ability, but whether it can be called medicine is still debatable.

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"I disagree!"

Kal'tsit said coldly, "We have a safer method!"

"As expected, I knew you would react this way."

"Then go talk to the Doctor yourself," Xia Yu shrugged innocently in the face of Kal'tsit's determined gaze. "Anyway, it wasn't me who suggested it, so go find the person in charge."

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Kal'tsit's eyes. "She probably doesn't dare to come back and tell me, so she came to you, right?"

"Does she hope you'll stand up for her?"

“Bingguo,” Xia Yu snapped her fingers and smiled slightly, “you two really know each other well.”

“I know you too,” Kal'tsit said calmly, glancing at Xia Yu. “You’re tempted, aren’t you?”

"She has always been like this, always able to extract the most advantageous part from what others see as a jumble of information, pinpoint the stakes, and quickly break the deadlock."

"Since she approached you first, it means she thinks you'll be on her side."

“Of course, I’m tempted,” Xia Yu nodded, making no attempt to hide her feelings. “Just as you said, you know me, and you know what choice I will make.”

“Yes, how could I not know?” Kal’tsit sighed upon hearing this. “In Letania, you could draw your sword and threaten nobles for the sake of a town, but in Kazimierz, even though Rhodes Island and the Imperial Household Agency were in contact, you ignored them and instead went to find the Red Pine Infected who were struggling to survive in the Grand Knight Territory…”

"Not to mention what happened afterward... hah."

"To put it bluntly," Xia Yu chuckled upon hearing this, "I'm completely at odds with those powerful and wealthy people."

“Listen, I don’t think you did anything wrong,” Kal’tsit sighed, rubbing her temples, and said wearily, “nor do I feel sorry for those people.”

"However, in this world, many things cannot be resolved simply by chivalrous acts of revenge."

"Especially now, the world is in turmoil and undergoing transformation, while those restless eyes beyond the borders of civilization are already eyeing it with eager anticipation..."

"I know that as long as society develops to a certain level, change is bound to come, and we are all very clear about that."

"Including the inhibitors you provided, in eight or ten years, when the infected see hope for life, Oripathy will no longer be an incurable disease, and the strongest shackles on these oppressed people will disappear. They will definitely begin to seek a voice."

Kal'tsit's face was full of rationality. "The conflict is unstoppable. I know that, I know it better than anyone."

“I will not try to stop anything. This is the progress of civilization, and I have no reason to stop it. On the contrary, I will promote it.”

“But not now,” she said, looking at Xia Yu. “To put it bluntly, setting aside your power, Rhodes Island cannot withstand such a storm right now.”

"Then why did you abandon me?" Xia Yu raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I have ulterior motives for doing all this?"

"you do not believe me?"

“No, of course not,” Kal'tsit sighed, “It’s just… your presence makes me…”

Her gaze was unfocused. "Do you know, looking at the changes you brought to Rhodes Island, to this world, looking at that magic steel that can resist pollution, looking at the standard Mystic Codes worn by Rhodes Island operators, looking at those batches of inhibitors that represent countless hopes..."

"I always felt that all of this came too easily."

She murmured, "On that sunny afternoon, you descended from the sky and came before us, like a gift from heaven."

“Since then, I’ve lost control of everything. All these changes started because of you. Although everything seems to be moving in a positive direction now, but…”

She looked at Xia Yu and said, "I don't feel a sense of belonging to you."

“It seems you never belonged to this land,” Kal’tsit took a deep breath. “Your heart has not settled down. You claim to be from Yan, but we all know what the truth is.”

"Everything you brought is so wonderful, everything is getting better, it's like a dream."

“So, emotionally, I believe you,” Kal’tsit said, looking at Xia Yu, “but rationally, I can’t gamble.”

“I can tell that you didn’t come here voluntarily. I remember when you first arrived, you were like a stray cat that had been abandoned, your eyes filled with confusion and unease.”

“But you are so powerful, I can only coax you and go along with you,” Kal’tsit recalled the past, “In the end, I could only bring you to Lungmen, thinking that if something happened, I could shift the blame elsewhere.”

"But in the end, I still brought you back."

"Now, just in case, even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance," she held out her hand to Xia Yu, "would you choose to stay?"

"Leave us to face the world's malice together?"

Hearing this, Xia Yu opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything.

Going home—what a distant concept.

What if... one in ten thousand... Ha, it's more than just that distance.

Xia Yu clearly understands that the distance between herself and her hometown is no longer something that can be measured by simple numbers.

Even the light-year, a unit used to measure the universe, cannot describe this distance.

It's easier said than done.

Besides... why would anyone come to pick me up?

But Kal'tsit also said that it was just a hypothetical situation, a hypothetical scenario.

Just as the probability of a monkey typing out an entire Hamlet on a typewriter given infinite time is infinitely close to zero, it is definitely not zero.

This is just a hypothesis.

Xia Yu could easily have glossed over it with righteous indignation.

I will say one thing: I will not leave.

But looking into Kal'tsit's cold gaze, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

You'll hesitate, you'll waver. After all, it's your home, where all your relatives and friends are.

How could I not hesitate at all?

Therefore, he could only remain silent.

“I understand,” Kal'tsit said, withdrawing her hand. “It’s not your fault. You had no obligation to sacrifice for this land.”

“So please understand my choice,” Kal’tsit took a deep breath, “I can’t put all my hopes on you.”

Even if you seem so omnipotent.

But I have a responsibility to this world.

Hearing this, Xia Yu began to think seriously.