Ark Chess Player

"I need to find them...I need to find them..."

"Calm down!"

Lin Lu reached out and grabbed Misha's arm, stopping her from acting rashly.

"Let me go! I'm going to see them. I'll be back soon. I won't run away!"

"Misha, calm down, I'll go with you."

Lin Lu shouted and stood up.

"……what?"

Misha stopped struggling; she could hardly believe it.

“I’ll go with you. It’s okay. I’ll protect you.” Lin Lu released Misha’s arm and apologized to her, “I’m sorry. I was afraid you would run away in a flash, so I hit you.”

That's what they say, but Misha didn't even have a red mark on her arm, which shows Lin Lu's control over his power.

"Liar, where are my clothes?"

Lin Lu wasn't just asking about his hooded coat; more importantly... his Ark Driver was also missing.

"Boss, please forgive us for taking the liberty of carrying out repairs without your permission. Please follow me. None of your items are missing, but you will need to take a slightly longer route."

The conman stood up to greet her, glancing at Misha with a hint of embarrassment.

According to his authority, he was not qualified to bring Misha to the Lungmen branch base.

Lin Lu saw his concerns and took the initiative to take Misha's hand, making his stance clear: "If your friends are really in danger, at least we need to be prepared with weapons, otherwise we will not only fail to save them, but also get ourselves into trouble."

"But……"

Misha wanted to say that she could protect the children herself, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

If she could have truly done that, she wouldn't have cowered in the closet as a child, trembling and unable to move, helplessly watching her mother be beaten with batons by Ursus police while protecting her younger brother. Her mother's back was covered in blood, the ground was covered in blood, a long, long trail of blood left by her being dragged across the snow…

"Ah."

She lowered her head, and her emerald eyes lost their luster.

Lin Lu took her hand and glanced at the swindler.

"lead the way."

Chapter 230 The Great Chief is Watching You (4K)

With time running out, the swindlers led Lin Lu, the King Killer, and Misha directly to the entrance of the paradise.

Misha looked around blankly. She had been in the safe house for over a week, and she was the one who helped clean and tidy up the room... She never expected that this seemingly inconspicuous room would hold such a big secret!

As the girl stood on the elevator platform, she involuntarily reached out and gripped Lin Lu's hand tightly. Her heart was pounding; she had never felt this nervous, not even when she was escaping from Chernobog to Lungmen with the crowd.

Lin Lu gripped her hand tightly, his expression calm, as his data-driven spiritual domain expanded.

The core area of ​​the Lungmen Originium Engine, Sector ST-0133. The main site of the attack by the Black Mud Abnormality two days ago. After a short two days, it has been cleaned up by the support team of the Army Without Borders, with no trace of battle remaining.

The support team is a professional when it comes to washing coal briquettes.

Furthermore, they are responsible for managing base logistics resources and providing supplies and combat support during battles, as well as processing recovered personnel and resources.

Even the "welcome to the new recruits" ceremony was prepared entirely by the support team, including the subsequent induction procedures, new recruit guidance, and training... the same goes for educational procedures. The support team leader, Zhuxi, also served as the tactical instructor, responsible for each new recruit's onboarding training, as well as brainwashing (scratch that) training. Every new recruit could forget their own name, but they could not forget the Great Boss's name!

"Isn't this a bit too clean?"

Lin Lu scanned the area with his data-driven spiritual domain and couldn't help but frown.

It's too clean, which feels unnatural. A little residual silt would be understandable. After all, sophisticated equipment has countless pipes and gaps; it's not impossible for silt to slip in and seep into the deepest parts of Lungmen. Does the Army Without Borders have some unique expertise in this area? They can't possibly just dismantle all the equipment in the area and replace it with new stuff, can they? Hahaha, how could that be possible? What a waste of resources…

"Well, it really is new. The world of the rich is always so dull and boring."

Lin Lu's lips twitched slightly. Through his spiritual vision, he checked that all the equipment was brand new.

The Borderless Army support team completely renovated the area. Instead of wasting time and manpower inspecting every detail, they simply replaced the old parts and materials with new ones and disposed of the highly contaminated old materials.

When Lin Lu chose to use the Magnum Beam Device, Bai Huang had already contacted the support team to prepare for the operation.

The support team responsible for managing the financial operations of the Lungmen branch stated that it expects to lose approximately 500,000 Lungmen dollars and has repeatedly confirmed whether to proceed.

Although it's a considerable expense, it doesn't matter, as long as the BOSS enjoys shooting. What have I, Bai, been doing for the past three years, swallowing my pride and working with that scoundrel Chaoshan to protect the foundation of the Borderless Army?

Isn't the point to let the BOSS come back and shoot whenever he wants, wherever he wants, and charge wherever he wants?

In its early days, the Army Without Borders had nothing. Now, it has everything it needs: guns, cannons, and even humanoid figures... The humanoid framework has been built, but without a super-intelligent AI that matches the humanoid form, it can only be temporarily sealed deep within the base.

In short, the Army Without Borders has everything, except for a BOSS to come back and take charge.

Unfortunately, once a daughter is married, she is like water spilled from a cup; the boss is obsessed with the women of Rhodes Island and refuses to come back no matter what.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

As the sliding rails stopped operating, the lifting platform reached the bottom. This time, it descended approximately eighty meters, almost reaching the lowest level of the Lungmen base. After all, digging any further down would expose the massive base of the mobile city, equipped with multi-section anti-slip tracks.

Misha curiously held the King Killer in her left hand and grabbed Lin Lu in her right, just like a family of three going out to shop.

Along the way, they passed several members of the Army Without Borders. The moment they saw Lin Lu, they all stood up straight, saluted, and greeted him.

Lin Lu glanced at her sharply, his deep cobalt blue eyes accompanied by a powerful aura, causing the heartbeat of the person being stared at to slow down instantly.

"good."

Lin Lu said softly, a faint smile on his lips, and left them.

It's amazing how many people you meet here have the potential to become three-star operators for Rhodes Island.

The praised male admirers instantly became incredibly enthusiastic, turned around and gave a dashing salute to the BOSS's back, increasing their work efficiency by fifty percent.

“…That’s amazing.” Misha looked curiously at the people dressed in such fine equipment, and then at Lin Lu who could easily manipulate their emotions. Suddenly, she felt that she couldn’t understand this person at all.

"We've arrived."

The group wandered around for a while before finally stopping in an open space.

The Kingslayer curiously lowered her gaze. Before her stood a waist-high fence, adorned with adorable drawings. A petite, dark-haired girl made large X's with her hands, next to which was a phrase the Kingslayer couldn't understand—"Herder jumper, Isatis root."

Her attention was mainly drawn to this interesting painting, and for some reason, it felt very familiar.

Seeing this, the shrewd conman cleared his throat and explained, "This is a mascot hand-drawn by Steve, the leader of our base construction team. He joined our Army Without Borders because he was pursuing a girl he was obsessed with. Later, he couldn't find her, and since he didn't want to go back to his hometown, he settled down here with a 'go with the flow' attitude. It's not just Lungmen Base; he's responsible for executing the construction plans for all our branches."

The scammer remarked with some emotion that the group leaders of each group within the Borderless network were all talented individuals, and their words sounded both impressive and appealing.

Rumor has it that Steve, the leader of the base construction team, can dismantle bedrock with his bare hands, retrieve all sorts of weapons from barren lands, and even build a fortified city overnight. With the help of Bai Huang, the leader of the research team, and enhanced by modules, he is even more versatile, making him an ultimate talent.

As for the mysterious black-haired girl who tricked Steve into joining the Army Without Borders, who is she?

That is the unsolved mystery of the borderless army.

What are we doing here?

Misha looked up and asked, glancing left and right. There were railings both in front of and behind her, and at her height, she could barely see the railway tracks beyond them. These tracks were worn smooth and stretched into the dimly lit passage, their destination unknown.

"Don't rush, almost there, just twenty seconds left."

The swindler pointed to the electronic display screen hanging from the rooftop, which indeed showed a countdown, accompanied by Chinese characters.

Kisaragi Station.

Lin Lu stood quietly in place, sensing something approaching at high speed. The sound of bells grew louder as it drew nearer. Bright orange light shone from the end of the passage, but it wasn't glaring; the warm color instantly dispelled the impatience of waiting.

The ground trembled violently, and Misha instinctively hugged Lin Lu's leg. Lin Lu smiled and stroked her head.

"It's alright, it's just a means of transportation," Lin Lu comforted her.

A long, black train sped along the tracks, its bright lights like torches, at first glance resembling the dragon's eyes. This was the only bright part of its body; otherwise, it was pitch black. Even the train's exterior didn't reflect light, seemingly polished to an extremely smooth finish, and it was unusually quiet.

Lin Lu narrowed his eyes slightly. He could feel the countless intricate machines inside the train operating at high speed, but he could not hear any friction sounds.

The sound of the bells gradually stopped, and the dark train came to a stop in front of them, stirring up a gust of wind.

The air on both sides of the track is thus pulled, and the rapidly flowing air forms an airflow that turns towards the inside of the track.

The regicide's body was pulled forward uncontrollably, almost losing her balance, and the next moment she was pulled into Lin Lu's arms.

Of everyone present, only the Kingslayer was affected. This girl, without the Wolf Fang III enhancement, was probably even lighter than Misha. It makes one wonder if she could simply tie three balloons around her waist to create Terra's first personal flying vehicle and become an astronaut.

The Kingkiller was actually developing quite well, ranking in Lin Lu's top three, second only to Ghost Shark.

"Metal Gear Yormand, also known as the World Serpent." The conman bowed slightly to Lin Lu and said respectfully, "Boss, this is one of the blueprints you left behind, the culmination of countless efforts by the research team. In this Terra world, which is dominated by mobile cities, Yormand is like a venomous snake waiting to strike. We do not exist, yet we are everywhere. Please follow me, we are about to head to... Chaolong Mountain."

The swindler stood beside the car door, raising his hand respectfully like a waiter. The railing rose, opening the door to the future.

The bell rang, and the train sped through the dimly lit passage, posters flashing past the windows. The posters depicted Lin Lu in a black combat suit, with his hair slicked back, his black eyes gleaming sharply, pointing his index finger forward as if to the person looking at the poster.

There's also a line of text at the bottom of the poster that immediately lifts your spirits.

"THE BIG BOSS IS WATCHING YOU!"

The Kingslayer looked around curiously. The poor girl's PTSD flared up again, and she sat nervously beside Lin Lu. The warmth and weight of the little girl she was holding gave her a sense of security. The high-speed vehicle she had never ridden in before gave her the illusion of being pushed and pulled, and she couldn't help but feel afraid.

The interior, unlike the sleek black exterior, exudes a bright, futuristic feel, with a blue and silver color scheme that evokes a mechanical aesthetic. Warm-toned wallpaper covers the walls, and fixed metal tables display soothing items like fidget spinners and Rubik's Cubes. Transparent windows are padded with cushioning, and handrails are provided throughout to maintain balance during emergency stops.

The Kingslayer touched the seat beneath her. The incredibly elastic and comfortable bench made her feel drowsy, as if she could fall asleep the moment she closed her eyes. Even though she was leaning against the table behind her, her tail wasn't trapped; the backrest cushion seemed to contain some kind of adaptive material, allowing people of all races to relax and rest.

This invention alone could make a fortune for all walks of life in Terra, right? Countless horned people, such as the Fonhooves, Vayvans, and Sarkaz, are troubled by their sleeping positions. Everyone's horns are uniquely shaped, making it difficult to find a pillow that fits perfectly unless you specially order bedding.

Misha sat in the Kingslayer's lap, the girl looking at the nine-linked rings on the table with a curious expression.

This is a puzzle toy consisting of nine interconnected rings. The rules are simple: the goal is to solve the puzzle.

Lin Lu held the nine-linked rings in his hands, skillfully untangling them, putting them back together, and then returning them to their original state before handing them to Misha.

Misha whispered a thank you, her turquoise eyes filled with wonder.

She once thought that everything she had seen in the past was the whole world, but when she stepped into the Lungmen base of the Army Without Borders, she realized that the world was far more different than she had imagined.

Whether it was the underground city of Lungmen or this unimaginable underground train, everything about it seemed incredible to her.

Terra has trains, just like the logistical lifelines that provide resources to various countries, but it doesn't have underground trains that move between cities.

Because no one dares to touch the lifeline of a mobile city, let alone open up wide lines and platforms for people to travel on—except for those lunatics, the Army Without Borders. If these people were willing to risk their lives, they could paralyze major cities in various countries in a single day with their utopian bases scattered all over the world.

After all, only a few areas in Terra are unaffected by natural disasters.

Lin Lu tilted his head and looked at the poster outside the porthole. Although the person on it was clearly himself, he looked so unfamiliar.

"Big Brother is watching you... Ning is watching me, and I am watching Ning too."