Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Roy looked at the light bursting forth in the arena and couldn't help but sigh.

Through the communicator, Monique received the order to lead the team to infiltrate the arena.

At the same time, Roy heard a teasing voice that clearly shared his snobbish ways:

"Watching the finals broadcast on a big TV on the street, that's typical city life, hmm."

"Ha, too bad I wasn't watching TV." Roy turned to look at Tolan, who had appeared behind him like a ghost, and said with a wry smile, "Since it's you who's here, then my poor Monique is going to suffer a lot."

In the champion's exhibition hall, Russell watched the two figures locked in fierce combat, a smile playing on his lips:

"The Linguang family always seems to produce some stubborn but amazing people."

You're right, aren't you, Marner?

The golden pegasus stood silently beside him.

Just as Russell was about to say something, a communication was sent directly to her terminal.

Russell was somewhat puzzled; at this point in time, only Silver Spear Pegasus was qualified to contact her directly.

The call had barely connected when, before Russell could even speak, a pitiful voice came from the other end:

"Grandmaster, the mission to stop the Unarmored Alliance's operation has failed."

"How is that possible?!" Russell exclaimed in surprise.

"They said the destruction wouldn't extend beyond this street, but they kicked us around like a football."

Silver Spear Pegasus's tone carried a hint of grievance, "I have never seen someone as outrageous as Qi Yan. He actually defeated our charge head-on with brute force, and even had the strength to control magic to protect the street and prevent it from being damaged at all."

Russell: "..."

Maena: "..."

"Why would Qi Yan intervene?" Russell couldn't understand it at all. "The Unarmored Alliance was preparing to attack the people around the Radiant Knight, so why would he help the Unarmored Alliance?"

As he spoke, Russell glanced at Marner instinctively.

The latter touched his empty waist and shook his head:

"I am no match for Qi Yan either."

“…No, I just think you shouldn’t keep staying silent.” Russell said helplessly. “I promise you, after this is over, I can give you the information you’ve been wanting. As long as you don’t confront Qi Yan directly, there’s still a chance for things to turn around.”

For the first time, a noticeable tremor appeared in Marner's usually calm eyes. He nodded and stepped out of the champion's exhibition hall.

Inside the arena, the battle between the two combatants intensified.

Both of them had large and small wounds on their bodies, which, while not enough to render them unable to move, were still shocking to see.

The Blood Knight's great axe was covered in blood. Suddenly, he gripped the handle with both hands and chopped it down with all his might.

Faced with this attack, Lin Guang knew he had no way to avoid it, so he also enveloped his sword and spear in light and fiercely met the attack from below.

The clash of Originium Arts triggered another explosion.

As the dust settled, the Blood Knight barely managed to stand firm. The blood magic wrapped around the giant axe faded, and the once-hard battle axe crumbled into dust.

The sword of Nearl broke off at the junction of the blade and hilt, and the broken blade pierced a corner of the Blood Knight's helmet, revealing the Blood Knight's resolute eyes.

This was the first time the audience had ever witnessed such a fierce duel; they all forgot to shout and held their breath, staring intently at the two.

"It's amazing. This is the first time I've felt that knightly competition can be enjoyable," the Blood Knight suddenly remarked.

"Blood Knight Dikeopolis, you are a great knight," Nearl praised sincerely.

"And it will be an honor for all of Casimir if I can compete with you."

After the Blood Knight finished speaking his last words in a low voice, blood once again welled up from the gaps in his armor, coalescing into a blood-red blade in his hand.

Lin Guang took a deep breath, and light emanated from her body, transforming into the blazing sun and becoming her new weapon.

The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously launched their final charge.

This clash will mark the end of the final match tonight.

Under Monique's command, the Unarmored Alliance lay in wait in a corner, awaiting the outcome of the final.

McGee anxiously asked his subordinates if the medical report had been delivered to its proper place.

Roy and Toran stood side by side, the two most talkative people both silent.

The Nightmare Knight stood alone outside the arena, raising a horn and sounding it as a tribute to this decisive battle between heroes.

Chapter 491 Victory or Loss

Each clash of weapons sparks, cutting through the line of sight.

Whoever falls behind first will be defeated.

Everyone in the arena held their breath, as if they too were on the battlefield, their hearts pounding wildly.

Throughout the city, every screen is broadcasting the battle.

Infected, non-infected, adults, minors, those in high positions of power, and ordinary people bowing to their desks all day long...

Everyone's attention was drawn to the battle, and they put aside everything else to wait silently for the outcome.

A resounding, trembling sound rang out.

The Blood Knight staggered and knelt wearily on one knee.

The spells that manipulated blood had long since dried up the hero's body.

"...Radiant Knight."

The Blood Knight, panting, struggled to speak: "Will you stay in Kazimierz?"

Will you keep the lighthouse lit for a long time?

Nearl, her breathing erratic, stood before the Blood Knight, her eyes filled with compassion, respect, and unwavering resolve.

"When I returned to my homeland, I was already prepared and would never run away."

The Blood Knight had long since discarded his tattered helmet; his face bore scars and bloodstains, yet also bore a smile.

"Alright, let's leave no regrets now, let's go."

The knights launched another charge.

Light and blood intertwined.

The Blood Knight's blood-red blade trembled incessantly, on the verge of collapsing, yet he still gripped the hilt tightly.

His body had reached its limit and he was no longer able to fight.

Under the lights and countless gazes, the Blood Knight's body collapsed into the night.

But in that instant, a strong and warm arm supported his body.

Lin Guang stepped forward and supported the Blood Knight's body as he was about to fall, using his shoulder to help him stand up again.

"...What are you doing?" the Blood Knight said weakly. "The victor should not help the loser."

There are no losers here.

Nearl wasn't in much better shape either; she used her remaining strength to hold up her opponent's body.

On the referee's platform, Mob received a notification from the referee and immediately shouted:

"Let's decide the winner!"

The person who stood at the very end—no, to be precise, it was the Radiant Knight who helped up the Blood Knight! The Blood Knight… the Blood Knight actually needed someone to help him up!

Up until now, their scoring points were basically the same, but if... if the Blood Knight loses his fighting ability, then without a doubt...

The champion of the dueling tournament in the 24th Kazimierz Special Knights Tournament was...

"Radiant Knight! Margaret Nearl!"

The arena fell silent for a moment, but the next second, a deafening roar erupted.

In contrast to those uninformed viewers, some sighed at Lin Guang's victory.

"Operation begins. Targets: Maria and Zofia!"

As Monique gave the order, the members of the Unarmored Alliance, hidden among the audience, took advantage of the crowd's excited emotions and made a collective move toward Maria and her companion.

McGee, who had been observing from backstage the whole time, realized that the time was right and immediately gestured to the people around him, instructing them to provide cover for the Unarmored Alliance operation.

Mob received the notification immediately, and his heart skipped a beat.

"At this moment when the Radiant Knights have returned to the arena and decisively won this year's championship, I have an even more exciting and earth-shattering piece of news to announce to everyone!"

Mob's voice trembled slightly.

He knew the impact his announcement would have on the currently powerful Radiant Knights, and he was extremely unwilling to do so.

Unfortunately, he had no other choice.

He was just an insignificant nobody in this city, and he had his own family to support.

Big Mouth Mob closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and roared:

"Six years ago, after Radiant Knight won her first championship, it was revealed that she had concealed her identity as an infected person, but today, Radiant Knight has finally been exonerated!"

It's fake, that's right. On behalf of the Knights Association, the National Assembly, and the Commercial Federation, I solemnly announce to the entire audience...

"Radiant Knights, our champions, are not infected!"

His roar, amplified by loudspeakers, instantly filled the entire arena.

People who were immersed in the fervor were suddenly as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads.

If ordinary citizens are merely shocked by this news, then for those infected, hearing it must feel like the sky has fallen.

What followed was an endless fury.

"Liar... The Radiant Knight actually lied to all of us?!"

"What a joke! I thought she was fighting for the infected, but she actually..."

In the blink of an eye, Nearl's reputation, which had just been elevated, was ruthlessly crushed to the bottom.

Just as everyone was immersed in shock or anger, the Unarmored Alliance tore off its disguise and revealed its fierce fangs.

Martin and his two companions immediately sensed the danger and decisively stopped the people rushing towards them.

However, the Wuzhou Alliance had been preparing for this ambush for a long time, and the three of them were powerless to stop all the assassins.

A dagger was thrust straight at Maria's back. Maria tried to dodge, but it was too late. Everyone was horrified.

Ignoring the dagger aimed at her, Zofia lunged forward to shield Maria from the deadly attack.

Amiya's sweet shout rang out.

The next second, a black spell descended from the sky, stunning the Unarmored Alliance members behind Maria in one fell swoop.

Along with the spell, a Sarkaz dressed in black robes also arrived.

Shining didn't even need to draw her sword; she grabbed the Unarmored member who was attacking Zofia with one hand, tossed him aside, and knocked down a large number of Unarmored members who hadn't even gotten close yet.

Amiya, along with the Doctor and Nightingale, followed closely behind and arrived in front of Maria and the others.

The members of the Unarmored Alliance knew their assassination attempt had failed, but they had not received any orders from Monique to retreat, so they had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue charging forward.

The audience erupted into chaos.

On the field, the Blood Knight sighed:

"You fell into a trap."

“Yes, I realized it shortly after leaving Kazimierz.” Nearl was surprised but not shocked. “It was my grandfather who deliberately made me leave Kazimierz to protect me when I was too outstanding back then.”

The Blood Knight nodded, then coughed lightly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Lin Guang pursed his lips and admitted:

"Your Oripathy has worsened; if it weren't for that, I might have lost in the end."

“This kind of thing is meaningless. I’ve fought my way to this point, and I’m not going to use Oripathy as an excuse.”

The Blood Knight advised, "The Alliance's move is insidious. Instead of helping you gain prestige among the people, they've put you in an unjust position."

"Do you think so too?" Lin Guang asked in return.