Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

"A path that doesn't seek conquest, but rather coexistence..." Tora shook his head. "I originally thought it was impossible, but... you conquered the Golden Pegasus, you conquered Kjerag, and you conquered everyone you met along the way, including me."

“…” Noah was speechless, thinking to himself, I’m really not as powerful as you think, and that’s not called conquest.

——That’s called friendship.

"So, I will be loyal to you--" Tora knelt on one knee, shaking off the snowflakes on his body. This arrogant warrior lowered his head not because of the call of blood, but because of his own will.

"I will follow your footsteps until the end of my life—"

Perhaps, Noah is indeed not the next Khan.

But Tora can become Noya's Qiexue.

"...Okay, get up now. It would be so embarrassing if someone saw us..." Noah sighed, turned the wheel of his wheelchair and turned around. "Tora, I won't let you leave on your own again. However, I hope that while you're with me, you can slowly regain your acceptance of this era and this world. If you can agree to this, then I'll welcome you to join me—welcome to join."

Perhaps, it was not until today that Tora officially joined Noya's travel team - after all, before this, he was only pursuing the afterimage of Khan on Noya.

And now, Tora is pursuing Noah himself——

It was not known whether it was Tora's illusion or the trance caused by standing for too long, but he seemed to catch a glimpse of the shadow behind Noya, which looked like the Khan himself. The shadow nodded slightly to him and then disappeared.

He bowed his head again to show respect, then followed Noah into the house.

——The room was filled with the warmth of the stove, melting the snow on Tora's body, just like a traveler walking through the snowy fields, finally stepping into spring.

-

When Noya left, most of the villagers in Kjerag wanted to come and see him off. However, they didn't know how to do it. These simple Kjerag people were like college students from their own village who were going abroad. They were carrying all kinds of sacks, which contained food, clothes and daily necessities. It seemed that if they put on all these things, they would not be leaving the country. This is generally called bulk cargo export, and Noya was just a supervisor.

Noah could only refuse the gifts one by one and only took some small things that were easy to carry. These were basically the children's little treasures that they took out after they knew that Noah was planning to leave.

There were branches shaped like swords, and a small wooden sculpture of Noah imitating Kuroko's, though perhaps due to lack of skill, the eyes were crooked. Noah smiled knowingly when he found them. There were also hairbands given by the girls, or braided ropes they had secretly made. These children were reluctant to let Noah go, but they were taught by their parents to be obedient, so they took out what they considered to be their most important gifts.

Noah did not reject these children. It would be more accurate to say that these children were the ones she interacted with the most during this period.

She felt that she was not a saint, but a teacher, a teacher who helped these children understand the outside world, and a window to the outside world in the mountains.

I hope that after I leave, there will be others who can help them understand the world and the current situation in Kjerag.

Although Noah often told them that they should study hard when they grow up, become the pride of their parents, try to go out, and then come back with knowledge from the outside world to build their own country.

They may not fully understand these words now, but a small seed has been planted.

Noah has always been a person who is not very sensitive to national differences. In her eyes, people are people first and then nationalities.

Although Kjerag is not her homeland, she still hopes that the children of Kjerag can forge their own paths.

After putting the braided rope on her hands, Noah finally sat back in the train car. She did not feel Enya and Enthiotis in the crowd. The two were probably too busy and did not have time to see her off.

She could understand, but she felt a little lonely.

Initially, Enxia wanted to persuade her one last time, holding her hand and asking her to stay, but Nuoya was determined to leave, and she still had many things to do.

Although Enxia was sad, she let go of her hand. Noah could only promise that he would come to see her before the ceremony. After making an agreement, Noah turned and left.

The train hadn't started yet, and Noah sat on the train seat with Clow's help. Although it wasn't much different from sitting in a wheelchair - but Noah always felt that there was always some difference in riding a train. Anyway, with Clow by his side, he wasn't in any danger.

Leaning against the window, Noah suddenly felt something strange.

Your own country drove you away - but another country was reluctant to let you go.

Noya, feeling somewhat amused, asked Kuro beside him, "Do you like Kjerag or Casimir?"

"Kjerag," Kuro answered without hesitation. "Perhaps life here is easier than in Casimir."

"That's right, that's right." Noah nodded with a smile. "You don't have a good impression of Casimir, do you?"

"Yes." Kuro shook his head and denied it. "I met you in Casimir."

"..." Noya was caught off guard. Kuro's sudden, sweet words instantly destroyed the slightly sad atmosphere. She blushed slightly and coughed. "Next time you say that, be mindful of the atmosphere..."

"Okay, then, when do you want me to tell you next time?" Kuro's tone was somewhat teasing. It was more like after she had taken the initiative to [compensate] Kuro, her words had become increasingly aggressive, constantly making Noah blush and her heart beat fast. And she hadn't been able to fight back. After all, she had her reasons. You were the one who initiated it before, so it shouldn't be a problem for her to initiate it twice now.

Noah can't beat Kuro when it comes to bickering. This guy doesn't talk much, but when he opens his mouth, it's a deadly blow.

Moreover, she knows herself very well, and basically she always gets a critical hit.

Noah puffed up her cheeks and said, "It's up to you to decide. You've been getting more and more unbridled lately—"

"Really?" Kuro's lips curled up into a smile, "Aren't you becoming more and more attracted to me?"

"—I..." Noya was furious, but she couldn't say anything. Saying that she wasn't attracted to Kuro? This was obviously a lie. If she didn't have feelings, she wouldn't have taken the initiative to compensate Kuro. But to say that she was attracted... that was too embarrassing.

"...I have the right to remain silent." Noah decided to exercise his right to remain silent and not answer this life-threatening question. Kuro knew very well when to stop, so he smiled and nodded.

"Then I have the right to keep liking it, right?"

"..." Noya's face flushed crimson. No matter how many times he saw it, Kuro never tired of seeing it. Noya, this child, was clearly a cunning little fox in front of others, but in front of him, he was always like a puffed-up porcupine, always holding his breath, his spines erect, but never actively fighting back, just looking fierce and aggressive. Honestly, Kuro didn't feel threatened at all, he just thought Noya was cute.

And, I'll try twice as hard to tease her next time.

The train started, and Noah felt the slight vibration of the train and realized that he was indeed about to leave this snowy area.

Before leaving, Noah finally noticed a sound. It was the sound of a bell ringing, the sound of a holy bell.

It came from outside the car, a little further away from the crowd - it was easy to ignore, but Noah heard it clearly.

"Huh, I thought Enya and the others weren't coming." Noah complained softly, "Aren't they here to see me off after all?"

The holy bell followed the speeding train, carrying blessings and prayers. Noah also knew about his friend's blessings and a smile appeared on his face.

-

On a distant mountain peak, Enya watched the train heading out of the mountain, feeling a little melancholy and reluctant. She wished that Noya could stay in Kjerag like this, either as her secretary or as her honorary saint, so that she could have someone to chat and laugh with, and occasionally feel Noya's unique tenderness and thoughtfulness. But she also knew that Noya was destined not to belong to this mountain. All Kjerag could do was wait for her to come back one day when she was tired outside and could settle down.

The snowy mountains of Kjerag have always been waiting for the return of the wanderer, and now - Noa has been recognized by this mountain as its own child.

Naturally, it will also wait for Noah, waiting for the return of the wanderer.

Ya'er stood beside her, smiling silently. Enya watched the train disappear over the mountain before turning around and saying, "Let's go. We'll almost have dropped you off here."

"Actually, I can still take you to say goodbye to her."

"That's not necessary." Enya shook her head. "She has her own path, and I have mine. If we're destined to meet in the future, we'll naturally meet."

"Really?" Ya'er tilted her head, "But I'm worried that you won't be able to stand the loneliness—"

"Well... I may be lonely, but we'll definitely meet again next time." Enya replied stubbornly, "Also, inform that bastard brother that we have to work hard on the next matter, at least to improve Noah's reputation..."

"Okay." Yaer nodded. Although the two siblings have not reconciled yet, perhaps that day is not far away.

Volume: The Storm in Xiaoqiu County

Opening situation——

Although many people want to see the plot of Dosores, I sorted out the timeline and found that it is at most the end of 1097, and the plot of Dosores is unexpectedly early, and Chen has long been gone in Dosores.

The events that occurred during this period included

Xiaoqiu County Incident

1098

Tallulah was jailbroken

Barbecued Cat Gets Promoted

Pope Francis extends invitation to all nations

Chapter 10 of the main storyline (Rhodes Island is basically empty at this time)

Chapter 11 Main Storyline (Kelsey is seriously injured at this time)

Chapter 12 Main Storyline (Rhode Island Evacuation)

It is already June 1098.

Then light me with fire

1099 is the Syracuse plot

The plot density is very high, so I would like to ask you here, do you want to follow the main line, or have your own side line that is not related to the main line?

(The Storm in Xiaoqiu County is a tentative title and has no strong relevance to the plot.)

Chapter 1: Lost

After leaving Kjerag, Noah found a place close to Rhodes Island to get off the plane. Without further delay, he immediately changed his vehicle, took out the SUV that had been put away for a long time, and returned to his usual travel style.

But this time Roland was missing, and the car was much emptier. Roland hadn't shown up, probably because he had his own things to do.

Noah was worried about no one but Roland. Roland was strong enough to fight Kuro with fists and feet. Although he said that he would not hurt anyone, Noah also knew that he was not someone who could be hurt.

In the whole of Terra, if you want to hurt a master of Roland's level, you really have to count on your fingers.

Besides, if you can't beat them, you can't run away.

Noah had seen Roland's magical way of moving, coming and going without a trace. Even his own perception was difficult to detect, let alone ordinary people.

After buying some supplies, Noah asked Kuro to buy a map to avoid getting lost. They almost got lost when they went to Kjerag before, but Roland couldn't bear it anymore and pointed out the way himself.

It is said that old Kuranta knows the way, but among the three Kuranta in the car, only Roland seems to know the way - does this also prove that Roland is older than Tola, who has just become an adult, and Noah, who is only in his twenties?

Of course, these thoughts only flashed through his mind, but he didn't say them out loud. Saying these things in front of someone who could compete with Kuro in strength was a bit like asking for a beating.

After purchasing a map at the indigenous market, Kuro also inquired about the nearest mobile city anchorages and any areas affected by severe natural disasters. Approaching areas recently struck by a natural disaster is extremely dangerous, so it's best to avoid them whenever possible. As for whether or not we'll encounter a natural disaster—that depends on fate. Noa isn't a messenger of disaster, and none of us here have the ability to predict the future.

But the target is small anyway, so unless we hit it head-on, there is always a way to get around it.

When traveling in the wilderness, this kind of thing is commonplace: natural disasters, wild beasts, bandits, none of them are easy to deal with.

Of course, there is good news.

——Because they may not be able to defeat natural disasters, but it is still very easy to defeat bandits.

"Please spare my life, sir! Please spare my life, sir! I am blind and don't recognize a great man! I offended you all, I apologize to you all!" Just like now, a group of blind guys ran directly into the muzzle of a gun. Originally, these bandits thought it was just a car and three people. One of them seemed to be a young lady who had never seen the world. And the supplies in the car made it seem like I was a fat sheep written on my face.

After communicating with each other through whistles, the bandits decided not to open their business for three years, but to make a living for three years after opening it. They immediately decided that after making this fortune, they would find a mobile city to drink and eat meat.

Before the action began, the second-in-command shyly announced that he was about to return to his hometown to get married, which made everyone feel a little disappointed. However, this was also the second-in-command's retirement ceremony, and everyone was excited, thinking about personally organizing the second-in-command's retirement ceremony. Everyone was eager to go, and their fighting spirit was high. They all wanted to shout "This road is mine, this tree is mine" when they went up.

There's a saying that goes, sooner or later you'll have to pay for what you've done.

I guess it’s time to pay back the debt now. The boss raised his hands high, wishing he could beat himself to death for deciding to take action.

How come they were all experts in hunting, but still had their eyes pecked out? This group of people were not fat sheep at all. When they jumped out from their cover and planned to use their numbers against the few and take down the two tall and strong masked men first, suddenly, a whole team appeared around them. God have mercy on me, the boss was already confused at that time.

The car stopped and the person who got out was the one wearing the red mask. Then a group of phantom guards rushed forward and used their numerical advantage to beat them up and buried them all in the ground.

"—Are you done, Tora?" Noya, probably feeling bored, stuck his head out the car window and asked curiously. "Just teach them a lesson, don't kill them. Yeah, break their legs and leave them there. I heard some beast noises earlier, so I guess we'll be done by tonight."

"..." This young lady has a kind face, but why does her words make people feel so cold? The boss is about to wet his pants, "Don't...don't! I have an eighty-year-old mother and an eight-year-old child. My whole family depends on me for food! Miss, please have mercy on me and treat me like a fart!"

"Yeah...that's quite pitiful." Noya showed a hint of hesitation. Seeing this scene, the boss immediately threw his head to the ground and began to play the victim. "Master Qingtang...ah, no, miss! I'm telling the truth! Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda! Please be kind and let us go!"

"What should I do?" Noah said with a smile, "But I just saw that there seems to be a bounty on your head. It is said that you have robbed several caravans and travelers, and you didn't leave any alive."

"...Ah this."

"Let's switch roles. Would you let go of a scum who's planning to kill and burn?" Noah's smile gradually faded. "I'm just too lazy to do it myself. Break his arms and legs. No need to bury this one. Hang him up and let the feathered beasts eat him."

"Yes—" Tora had absolutely no sympathy for this kind of thing. If even someone as gentle as Noya thought he deserved to die, then he truly deserved to die. So Tora suddenly kicked his knee, and with a crisp crack of bone, he let out a very real and miserable cry. Then he broke his arm, and this time, he didn't even have the strength to feel the pain.

Noah was too lazy to listen to their noise, so he simply put on his earphones and immersed himself in listening to music.

She wasn't a cruel person, but she knew that a life for a life was the right thing to do. She wasn't some saint. She had arms and legs, so even if she became a robber, she would be killed on the spot if caught. So, let's not waste food. The lives of the beasts were lives too. Giving them welfare was better than wasting food. They had already been running through the wilderness for four or five days, even though Kuro kept insisting he hadn't taken the wrong path.

But considering their physical sensations—they were already at least beyond the distance they were supposed to reach Rhodes Island.

——Well, they are still lost.

Noah didn't mind. In the wilderness, anyone with the ability would never go hungry. And the supplies—originally insufficient, but with bandits spawning like monsters these past few days, the car was almost full. It had to be said that these bandits were incredibly considerate. Most of them carried rations and drinking water with them, so there was no need to go to their camp to get supplies. The spawned supplies were enough to keep them well fed and well-stocked.

Tora and Kuro took turns sleeping. Kuro was tired from driving and didn't want to work, so he simply asked Tora, who was catching up on sleep, to get up and work. Tora, who was full of anger after getting up, had no intention of holding back. Except for the boss who had some skills and was not defeated immediately, the others were basically chopped down by the phantom guards as soon as they met. The scene was very bloody for a while. Fortunately, Noah couldn't see this.

So being blind has its advantages.

"...Wait, did I forget to ask for directions?" Noah had been lying down so comfortably that his mind was not thinking straight. But before Noah could speak to stop him, he took off his headphones and heard the sound of Tora getting on the car.

—Ah, he must have fainted from the pain. Never mind.

Noah adjusted his posture. The two people in front were responsible for protection and driving, and he only needed to lie down in the back seat.