Ark Chess Player

Amida's movements appeared incredibly slow to him, like a baby just learning to crawl, walking unsteadily. His weaknesses were magnified infinitely, revealed in Lin Lu's eyes. There was a faint hint of a breakthrough in his spiritual realm.

Lin Lu slowly raised the flaming sword, its blade pointing to the ground, as if suppressing the heavens and earth.

“莱瓦汀！！”

Amida's running motion with his long arms raised suddenly faltered slightly.

Orange-red flames shot into the sky; this was the land of twilight, a celestial phenomenon created by the fall of countless gods.

"Boom!"

"Boom!!"

The headless giant Surtur raised his illusory flaming sword and brought it down, slamming Amidala to the ground and kicking up clouds of dust. This was a desolate mine on the border of Lungmen, sparsely populated and far from any moving city.

This means that Lin Lu can now unleash his full potential, no longer as timid and hesitant as before, fearing he might accidentally breach the underground city of the Borderless Army.

Amida roared again, countless eyes sprouting from its apricot-like head, and arcane light condensed once more. The deep purple light reflected Lin Lu's figure; it attempted to kill Lin Lu with a single blow, but in its eyes it saw Lin Lu once again unleash the Twilight Sword, Levadin.

A torrential rain of molten flames fell from the sky, suppressing the arcane light that Amidala had gathered before it could even be unleashed.

Lin Lu relentlessly lowered his sword of retribution, severing Amidala's two remaining arms, pouring his last strength into its head. Amidala bowed its head heavily, attempting to raise it, but was firmly suppressed. Amidala erupted like a volcano, blood splattering everywhere, boiling, filthy blood turning into steam, gradually staining the earth black, even casting shadows on the dim sky.

The resounding sword cry echoed through Lungmen. The people who had gone mad because of Amidala gradually regained their senses. They looked around at the mess in bewilderment and looked up at the sky.

The dark clouds dispersed, dusk was approaching, and the glow of the setting sun shone on the earth.

Chapter 413 One man's meat is another man's poison (4K)

Chen didn't want to talk.

She was angry, sulking about it.

To be honest, Chen was quite satisfied with her exhilarating sword strike. This was a complete display of her Crimson Sky Sword Dao, where she had fully concentrated her energy and spirit. Previously, her all-out attack hadn't even managed to sever her opponent's tentacles, but this time, she was just a hair's breadth away from cutting off his severed arm.

Moreover, she could sense that Chi Xiao no longer rejected her and was truly working for her.

Just when Chen Huijie was full of vigor and felt that she could do anything—

The Rhodes Island doctor quickly pinned Amidala to the ground and beat her mercilessly, leaving her bloodied and mangled. He even severed her two remaining long arms. Her ugly head was crushed into the ground, and as swords of light fell, brains splattered everywhere, creating a scene that was inappropriate for children.

Chen Huijie couldn't help but doubt her life. She wondered if her abilities were really that bad. She thought that even if she returned to Victoria, she would be able to gain the upper hand. But it turned out that there were always people more capable than her, and her worldview was too small. She had seen too little.

However, Chen Huijie hadn't been in a state of self-isolation for long when the invisible wall beneath her feet suddenly dissipated, and she fell from the sky.

"Huh?!"

Chen Huijie couldn't fly, and besides, she was currently exhausted. Even if she wanted to use Chixiao's sword energy to create a buffer, she couldn't. Unconsciously, she turned her gaze to Lin Lu. When faced with imminent danger, people always subconsciously rely on trustworthy people. She didn't realize that Lin Lu's image had already quietly entered her heart, leaving an indelible mark.

I don’t know, I’m scared.

Lin Lu's knight riding form collapsed and dissipated, the projection of the fire giant dissipated, and Leivadin shattered into pieces of crystal.

Ragnarok doesn't just refer to Amidala; Lin Lu himself is no exception.

Each time Levadin descended, Lin Lu's life transformed into punitive fire, and only in this way could Amidala be suppressed. Even though Amidala belonged to a lower race among the gods, in terms of status, He still belonged to the Old Gods; it could only be said that He was the most intellectually questionable among the Great Old Ones.

Surtr's mirrored projection dissipated from Lin Lu's body. He tried to use Gas Originium Arts to create an updraft as a cushioning effect. However, his ring was overloaded, its durability had reached zero, and he couldn't channel his mental energy into it at all.

Lin Lu smiled helplessly, reached out and grabbed Chen Huijie, who was standing right in front of him, and pulled her into his arms despite her objections.

"Don't move. I'll be your human cushion. Remember when you left the Guard Bureau and came to Rhodes Island... you owe me more than one life." Lin Lu smiled. Falling from a height of twenty meters only took a few seconds, and he didn't give the other party a chance to refute.

"you--"

Chen Huijie was almost overwhelmed by the fragrance emanating from Lin Lu; even if she wanted to resist, she was too weak.

Just then, a beam of light rose up, transforming into a shooting star that caught Lin Lu and Chen in his arms.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor. May the light protect you."

"Long time no see, Nearl."

The Radiant Knight's holy face came into view, and his golden, fluffy tail swayed with joy.

Lin Lu smiled. This was the big tail he had always dreamed of... He wanted to bury his face in it, to suck on it, and to hug it while sleeping.

Fortunately, Lin Lu wouldn't lose his temper and engage in any harassment. He wouldn't use his position or power to infringe on others. The more capable a person is, the more aware they should be of their situation. The line between genius and madness is often thin, and even more so between saint and devil. Once one loses oneself, what difference is there between them and a beast?

Lin Lu subtly removed his hand from Chen's buttocks; the situation had been urgent, and it was definitely not intentional on his part.

He is a true gentleman.

A true man of iron will.

...Wow, it feels so good.

No wonder he's a superintendent at Lungmen Police Station; regular exercise is great, he's in top shape.

"Hey, Doctor from Rhodes Island, are you still alive? Um, put us down."

Chen Huijie, that silly girl, didn't even realize she was being taken advantage of. She foolishly thought Lin Lu was going to sacrifice himself for her, completely unaware that it was all part of Lin's plan. Didn't expect that, Chen Chen? This was my escape route!

Lin Guang carefully put the two down. Chen was able to maintain his standing posture, while Lin Lu was lying on the ground without any regard for his image.

It wasn't because the scenery was beautiful enough to catch a glimpse of Lin Guang's pleated skirt; he was just genuinely exhausted.

...Hmm, that's quite surprising. Nearl is actually blue and white, which is rather flashy.

"don’t worry."

A Sarkaz woman in black robes and white hair stepped forward and patted her friend Nearl on the shoulder. She held a black longsword that had not been drawn for a long time and carried a lantern that emitted a faint light as she walked gracefully towards him.

In terms of combat ability, the medic Shining is the most powerful member of this Rhodes Island special squad.

When Lin Guang saw her coming, he subconsciously stepped aside, and Lin Lu's gaze also left her.

Lin Lu had a feeling that Shining had noticed what he was looking at, and her gaze was somewhat piercing.

Shining crouched down, placed the lantern on the ground, and rested the back of her hand on Lin Lu's forehead. Her expression gradually turned to surprise, because she discovered that she could not perceive Lin Lu's physical condition through magic, as if layers of shackles were obscuring his true appearance.

“Doctor, you…” Shining hesitated, abandoning her attempt to use magic to examine Lin Lu’s physical condition. Instead, she used the Terra medical system to test Lin Lu’s physical condition, and the more she touched him, the stranger he seemed.

Is this even human?

A normal person in this state would have died long ago, right? How could they still be so energetic?

No wonder Kal'tsit had informed the medical department that only she could be responsible for the Doctor's physical examination.

"It's okay, I'm just a little tired."

Lin Lu smiled somewhat awkwardly. Shining's hands were restless; wasn't it inappropriate to touch him all over in front of so many people? "There's no time like the present," he thought. "Why don't you come to my office tonight? We can have a long, heart-to-heart talk. You know my strengths and weaknesses, and I know yours."

Shining misunderstood that Lin Lu didn't want her to continue observing, and quickly withdrew her hand.

"Doctor, after this mission is over, I think you need to talk to Dr. Kal'tsit," Shining said solemnly.

"...That's true, it's not good to keep holding it in forever. I'm a grown man with strong blood in my veins, after all."

Lin Lu seemed to be deep in thought, and thought that Shining's suggestion was excellent.

Shining didn't quite understand what Lin Lu was saying, but it was good that he was willing to go for a medical check-up.

"Although I cannot completely heal your injuries, please allow me to contribute my strength."

"Shining said softly, as she held up a ray of light, its gentle radiance shining before everyone, almost like a tangible entity."

Shining gently placed the warm orb of light on Lin Lu's chest, letting it seep in little by little, soothing the excruciating pain he had suffered from being torn apart by Bozokasti. Even if his body could regenerate, the phantom pain etched into his soul was hard to erase.

Lin Lu felt his nearly depleted Originium energy instantly replenished, and his regenerative abilities returned to normal, causing a tingling sensation in his chest. He had only been wearing an outer layer, with some of his internal organs empty inside, which explained why Shining was so alarmed.

Chen watched silently from the side, merely standing there feeling the afterglow of the magic, yet she could feel her injuries rapidly healing. What kind of powerful Originium Arts was this? No one in the Guard Bureau could compare, no, even in Terra, it was extremely rare.

The value of a skilled healer far surpasses that of a valiant warrior; any nation in Terra would be eager to recruit such a talent. Why would someone so capable be content to remain in a small pharmaceutical company…?

"Doctor, please don't be reckless when you're injured. We're here for you, you'll be alright."

Shining slowly withdrew her hand and smiled gently. Even though she understood Lin Lu's constitution, she felt neither fear nor hatred.

To her, Lin Lu was Rhodes Island's commander, her comrade-in-arms, and her patient—that was enough.

Lin Lu clutched his chest and stood up with Lin Guang's help. He exhaled in surprise. His breath, which had previously tasted blood, now felt refreshed. The bones that had been broken due to the strenuous exercise had straightened, and his back was much straighter.

"I feel like I've seen your healing magic somewhere before, it's amazing," Lin Lu praised sincerely.

Shining's hand trembled slightly as she picked up the lantern. She looked up and gave a flawless smile: "Doctor, you are very knowledgeable. You must have misread it... Yes, it must be."

Lin Lu narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing more.

After all, he was just someone who only had two weeks of memories.

"Alright, everyone follow my command. Our battle is not over yet."

Lin Lu looked at Amida, who was pretending to be dead in the distance. He knew that the real culprit was still inside.

Upon hearing this, Nearl's expression changed, and she quickly raised her shield to shield the crowd. She had personally witnessed the Doctor defeat the enemy with a force that seemed capable of cleaving a moving city. If he survived this, it was unimaginable what the consequences of carelessness would be!

The sorcerer operator, Touyama, looked solemn. She held a tarot card in her hand, and the divination result was the same as what Lin Lu had said.

How could this terrifying monster still be alive, with no sign of weakening?

Seeing Yuanshan's astonished expression, Lin Lu couldn't help but smile. Although he was meeting this Rhodes Island caster operator for the first time, she was quite capable. The reason he chose her to participate was because... she was a fortune teller.

The distant mountains cannot predict their own future, and the diviner cannot see their own destiny, but they can make some preparations in advance through omens.

"All personnel, listen to my command!"

Lin Lu roared and issued the order in his capacity as the highest commander of Rhodes Island.

"Don't get too close, it's too dangerous! Keep your distance! The enemy's main body is inside, shoot him out! Platinum, Blue Poison, fire! Far Mountain, prepare to suppress!"

Platinum and Blue Poison raised their weapons, stared at Amidala who was lying prostrate on the ground, drew their bows, and pulled the triggers.

As a platinum-level assassin of the Kazimierz Unarmored Alliance, the silver-haired, brown-eyed Kuranta girl knows how to stab her blade into the gaps in the armor, find the gaps between the tightly linked pieces, and penetrate the most vulnerable part of the structure.

Lin Lu used all his strength to chisel a hole in Amida's head, and now it's full of flaws. How could Bai Jin possibly fail?

The armor-piercing arrow whistled through the air, piercing precisely into the depths of Amida's battered skull even at a distance of a hundred meters. Fresh blood splattered; the hard skull had been rendered useless, for His opponent possessed the eyes of a pegasus.

Platinum was terrified. When her Pegasus Vision expanded, she saw a person inside the monster's head.

A living, breathing person was staring at her with eyes that hated everything; it was utterly terrifying.

Blue Poison appeared behind Nearl. Although her small crossbow had an excellent range, it couldn't take down a person from a hundred meters away with the ease of drawing a bow and shooting an arrow like Platinum. However, Blue Poison's combat strength was not bad, or rather, the power she could unleash was even stronger than Platinum's.

As a toxicology expert, Blue Poison has different methods for dealing with different enemies. She is proficient in various toxins and can even formulate medicines based on the racial characteristics of the opponent, achieving 200% effectiveness. Once upon a time, on the coast of Iberia, she encountered an Old God far larger and more terrifying than Aya Midara, but she still chose to fight, because she knew there was no way to retreat.