Herrscher of Reason's Arknights

The cost is that Babel will no longer have any cards left in its hand.

Having witnessed this outcome countless times, the girl whose hair color gradually changed from silver to gray remained completely unmoved.

Whether attacking or defending, make the most of every piece, unleash its full potential, do the most, and minimize losses.

They will stop at nothing and use any means necessary.

She showed no reaction whatsoever, simply and calmly moving the piece to the next position.

"Are you doing simulations here again?"

Suddenly, a voice came from behind.

A woman with short green hair.

He is also one of the owners here, and incidentally, her "owner".

Yes, at least in her own mind, this kind of person would be called a "owner".

A woman named "Kal'tsit".

"Ah."

He gave a brief response to the other person as a sign of respect. But the girl didn't even turn her head; she just kept sucking on the nutrient solution in her hand while staring at the sand table, her unfocused eyes seeing nothing but the method of "victory."

"You need to learn to rest,"

Seeing that the other party did not respond, Kal'tsit took a card out of her pocket and placed it on her shoulder.

The girl only began to react when she felt the hand on her shoulder and the touch of the foreign object.

A hand picked up what Kal'tsit had placed on her shoulder.

It was a card with something written on it and a blue ribbon attached.

"This is your identity verification. You can use it when you go out in the future. It also has your nickname on it to prevent unfamiliar operators from mistaking you for a stranger."

Before the other girl could ask any questions, Kal'tsit had already come to her side with a coffee cup, answering the question the other girl was sure to ask in advance.

"I have no name."

After a long pause, the girl quietly began to explain her situation. Her voice was ethereal and utterly devoid of any external influence.

It was as if it were the purest color in the world, untouched by anything else.

"This is a code name. You can use it as a name if you want. Before you can remember your real name, we need a way to address you. That's more efficient."

Touching the card, the girl's eyes slowly began to focus.

The card says...

【Dr. Doctor】

P.S.: Third update! By the way, I actually have some reservations about Talulah's character design in Hypergryph: Light of the Storm.

It's not a problem with character development, but rather with the final reason why Talulah betrayed the Reunion Movement.

According to Koschei, if Talulah didn't want to, he couldn't do it. Therefore, the fall of Frostnova, Big Daddy, and other characters was not entirely Koschei's doing. Talulah's inner reclusiveness also played a role.

However, this is where the problem lies. While the theme of "Elegy for the Sinner" is certainly good, Talulah's portrayal of the death of her comrades is clearly not powerful enough. It feels somewhat stiff, and the transition between Talulah the fighter and Talulah the dictator is a bit abrupt, as if she suddenly becomes ruthless and heartless overnight.

Therefore, the copywriter cleverly did not specify the time. The time between the start of the integration, when the fighter Talulah pulled the infected movement, and the start of the Chernobog riots in the main storyline, is very vague. So, although Black Serpent can be blamed for all the problems, it still feels a bit stiff.

That's why I had an idea.

Since the reason for the stalemate is that the reason is not comprehensive enough, I will give Talulah a reason, a reason for her to betray everything and cooperate with the demon.

It's still a lament for sinners, only this time it might be even more absolute.

Preview of Volume 111

New eras always revel upon the corpses of the former.

"This sword is all that's needed for communication between swordsmen."

The real conspiracy involves even one's own calculations.

"If you want to protect her ideals, then protect her well!!"

On this land of suffering, the abyss has no end.

Greed is not a justification for doing evil.

A struggle between conspiracy and true feelings.

"You know what? I suddenly understand you. I think I've fallen in love with her."

Wavering between lies and truth.

"God does not punish evil deeds."

The past will eventually catch up with the pitiful.

"It's her? Why... why is she here?!"

Volume Two: The Battle of the Two Kings

"I hate this sword, and I hate even more the self who once wielded it, that foolish and ignorant self... But I will still use it to do what I believe is worth fighting for..."

P.S.: I just wrote this because I thought it would be fun, as is typical for broadcast. If it doesn't match the plot, please refer to the actual main story.

Chapter 106, Section 109: The Knight of Nearl

There is no cure.

The worn-out combat boots trod on the black Gobi Desert, the clumps of mud sliding and rolling down.

"cough cough"

Every breath was accompanied by sharp pain, as if countless thorns were piercing my lungs; every breath was accompanied by intense pain and coughing up blood.

It seems we're really nearing our limit...

I really hope that my suffering won't intensify when I die.

The cavalry hammer, covered in dust and blood, was stuck in the ground, supporting Nearl's increasingly weakened body.

She still remembers the doctor's expression when faced with her condition.

He was as indifferent as a judge, and sentenced everything she did to death.

There is no cure.

For the first time, Lin Guang felt an absolute sense of powerlessness.

Even when she faced various difficulties and oppression while opposing the company, she had never felt so powerless.

However, no matter where they went, even if they left the city-state and came here, the doctors here just kept shaking their heads.

There is nothing they can do.

Or rather, the world is powerless to do anything about it.

It wasn't the company's doing.

Or perhaps it's precisely because of this that the company can more easily find ways to eliminate her.

Maria... I'm sorry.

If she hadn't opposed the company's commercialization of the knight class, perhaps none of this would have happened.

but·····

Even if she had to do it all over again, she would still do it.

No regrets, except for Mary.

One's own sister, and the company might make things difficult for one's family because of her.

but····

The dice had already been rolled; she could only continue forward.

With a touch of confusion, Lin Guang took heavy steps.

I haven't slept or eaten for many days. Because of the constant fighting and retreating, the Oripathy I was infected with has started to grow wildly. If I stop using Originium Arts now and rest properly, I can at least live for a while longer.

But that was impossible. She was exposed to the elements and was being pursued by the company's henchmen. She couldn't rest no matter what, and she couldn't give up the fight either.

If this continues, Margaret Nearl might die from the extremely high fusion rate of Oripathy before her henchmen even take her life.

hateful.

Perhaps this is the last time.

This is Kazdel.

They were driven all the way from Kazimierz to this place, from the land of knights all the way to the land of demons.

The air here is thick with the smell of war and blood, and the pungent smell of gunpowder permeates the space.

A noble knight should not associate with demons, but she had nowhere else to go.

Those infected with Oripathy can only end up here. The Sarkaz people of Kazdel have an extremely strong ability to adapt to Originium, and coupled with years of war, everyone here is severely infected.

But what good is coming here? It's just waiting to die.

Despite the excruciating pain that felt like it was piercing his lungs, Rinko gasped for air.

On the other side of the mountain, a large amount of smoke and dust rose into the air.

Although we can't see what it is, we can tell that a land vehicle has appeared on the other side of the mountain.

The pack of hawks and hounds has arrived.

Like a vicious hound drawn by the scent of blood, it relentlessly attacks the company's enemies.

Even now, despite Nearl's immense power, with wave after wave of her corporate henchmen, mercenaries, and assassins dying under her warhammer, the company views these losses as merely human resources and accumulated costs.

However, there is still a huge profit to be made in exchanging these for the death of the "Radiant Knight".

This is enough.

Therefore, this pursuit will only continue.

She could trust no one, and no one could help her.

Enemies are everywhere.

At least, if only there were painkillers.

I've completely given up on the idea of ​​suppressing the illness, but if I want to fight, if I want to die in a slightly more respectable way...

We need to get some painkillers first.

I've already run out of medicine, so where would I possibly find painkillers?

"Clinic?"

Yes, it was like a final act of divine mercy that a clinic could be found in the ruins of a city ravaged by gunfire.

Even Lin Guang was somewhat incredulous.

How could there possibly be a clinic in a place like this?

Who would receive treatment here? Besides, this place has been ravaged by gunfire, and there are dangerous buildings everywhere. A casual glance at a wall could cause an entire building to collapse.

But here, I can actually find a clinic?

It was like a flower in the ruins, the only small house that looked ordinary but was perfectly intact.

The surrounding buildings were all blown to smithereens, but this little house was perfectly fine, without even a trace of gunpowder.

This kind of thing practically puts the bizarre and unusual in the open.

"..."