Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Just as she was about to unleash a torrent of curses, a member of the Unarmored Alliance circled around behind her and launched a silent sneak attack.

A reminder came from the communicator, and a light feather arrow arrived from afar to provide support.

But the Unarmored Alliance member was too close to Wildmane, and there was no time for them to react.

Wildmane's eyes widened, he gritted his teeth and completely abandoned his defense, the knight thrusting his lance back, ready to take this Unarmored Alliance member down with him.

At the critical moment, a golden figure wielding a shield crossed the line between life and death with a standard knight's charge, sending the Unarmored Alliance member flying.

Maria's face peeked out from behind the shield:

"Are you alright? We're here to help!"

The remaining members of the Unarmored Alliance were terrified, but there was no turning back now, so they had no choice but to include Maria in their attack.

But the situation can change in an instant.

A nimble whip danced in the night, its sharp blade leaving deep, bone-revealing wounds on the wrists of the Unarmored Alliance members.

"I forbid you from harming Maria!" Zofia's pretty face was filled with coldness.

Behind her, Old F and Koval charged into the Unarmored Alliance ranks with howls and easily disrupted their formation.

The Unarmored Alliance raised their weapons in an attempt to retaliate, but the weapons trembled incessantly in their hands, making it extremely difficult to even grip them.

"Why is the weapon shaking?!"

"Yeah, why?"

Martin walked up to the Unarmored Alliance with a smile.

"It's...it's the Iron Knight!"

Someone recognized Martin and was so frightened that they almost burst into tears.

Inside the arena, McGee paced restlessly back and forth in his room.

One communication after another came through the terminal in his hand.

"The Radiant Knights are slapping the Federation in the face! We must stop them!"

Where are the remaining members of the Unarmored Alliance?

"All members of the Unarmored Alliance, go and provide support. If necessary... kill them!"

The sound of the door being pushed open reached McKee's ears.

McGee, already overwhelmed by the situation spiraling out of control, immediately flew into a rage and turned to yell at them.

But when he saw the person outside the door, the words that were on the tip of his tongue caught in his throat, and his eyes darted away, not daring to look directly at the person outside the door.

Viviana stood silently outside the door, meeting McKee's gaze inside the room.

She held a ball of candlelight in her hands; the flame flickered, and the light was warm and enchanting.

"Don't get in their way, okay?"

Viviana's tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

"Damn it, why haven't the reinforcements arrived yet?"

The morale of the Unarmored Alliance members has visibly declined due to the emergence of wave after wave of resistance groups.

Everyone says that the Radiant Knights are rebelling against the city, but at this moment, these Unarmored Alliance members have a strange feeling that it is they who are rebelling against the city.

“Report the location of the Radiant Knight.” Monique’s voice suddenly rang out from the Unarmored Alliance’s communication channel.

"Lady Monique, we've finally made contact with you." The Unarmored Alliance seemed to have grasped at their last straw. "The Radiant Knight is expected to reach the Champion's Wall in ten minutes."

"Okay, I will... what... oh dear!"

Before Monique could finish speaking, a chaotic sound came from the other end of the communication channel, as if she had been ambushed.

Aside from the howling wind and Monique's angry mutterings, there was also the Nightmare Knight chanting an ancient tune in a terrifying voice.

The Wuzhou Alliance was utterly desperate.

Unfortunately, it seems that fate was playing a cruel joke on them, as if they weren't desperate enough, and added another dose of shock.

A silvery light emerged from the end of the street.

The entire city, armed with silver spears and riding steeds, marched in formation, their steps perfectly synchronized.

Everyone engaged in combat involuntarily stopped what they were doing, held their breath, and watched the group intently.

The members of the Unarmored Alliance all lowered their weapons, as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Silver Spear Pegasus walked up to Nearl and Blood Knight.

Their captain stepped forward and stood in front of Nearl:

"Margaret."

“That voice… Uncle Lyme!” Nearl perked up.

“You should know what you’re doing. If you turn back now, I still have a way to protect you,” Silver Spear Pegasus said.

Lin Guang took a deep breath and said firmly:

“I know what you’re talking about. I will not join Silver Spear Pegasus. Soldiers are part of the country. Soldiers are fulfilling their duty, not justice.”

My answer will never change.

Silver Spear Pegasus paused for a moment, then pressed on with another question:

"Even if what you're about to face is a mountain that's destined to be insurmountable?"

Lin Guang didn't know what the 'high mountain' Silver Spear Pegasus was talking about, but her answer was destined to remain unchanged.

Silver Spear Pegasus said nothing more, as if he had made up his mind.

"The whole team, listen to my command! Escort the Radiant Knight and the Blood Knight to the Champion's Wall exhibition hall... Even if we perish, we will never retreat!"

The sound of orderly ranks blended into one, and the Silver Spear and Heavenly Horse troops dispersed, protecting Lin Guang and his companion in the center.

"What……"

Lin Guang was stunned, not understanding the meaning behind Silver Spear Pegasus's last words, which seemed to imply a willingness to die.

Silver Spear and Heavenly Horse offered no explanation, but simply strode forward with unwavering determination.

Seeing this, Lin Guang suppressed his surprise and doubt and continued forward with the Blood Knight.

The Unarmored Alliance halted their offensive but instinctively followed the team towards the Champions Wall exhibition hall.

The Red Pine Knights and others also stopped fighting and followed behind, as if following a glimmer of hope.

On the way, Wildmane couldn't help but sidle up to Sona and ask:

"Why haven't we seen Qi Lin? If she were here, we wouldn't be going through this so difficult time."

"Qi Lin... is up ahead," Sona whispered.

Wildmane was puzzled by this answer.

But soon, her doubts were answered.

As Lin Guang saw the Champions Wall exhibition hall come into view, he subconsciously stopped in his tracks, because along with the Champions Wall exhibition hall, there was also a brother and sister.

Qi Yan stood in front of the Champions Wall exhibition hall, with Marner's sword in front of him, his hands clasped on the hilt.

He stood silently in front, eyes closed, waiting for people to arrive.

Qi Lin stood beside him, asking nothing and saying nothing, quietly staying by his side and facing everything together.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Lin Guang pursed his lips and gazed at the figure from afar.

He was once his greatest support, but now he is the most insurmountable mountain in front of him.

"Are you ready, Radiant Knight?"

Qi Yan suddenly spoke.

He slowly opened his eyes, his golden pupils shining brightly in the night.

Chapter 494 The Heavenly Emperor: The mortal realm has become filthy once again.

“Qi Yan…”

Lin Guang released the Blood Knight's arm, stepped past the Silver Spear Pegasus who were waiting in full battle array, and walked forward to face Qi Yan alone.

Those calm, golden eyes held an unprecedented seriousness.

Lin Guang's body couldn't help but tremble slightly. This was the first time she had faced Qi Yan from the opposing side, and it was also the first time she had felt the pressure of being Qi Yan's opponent.

It was a suffocating sense of despair, a feeling of having no chance of winning.

"Why?" Lin Guang asked.

"Because I am not satisfied with this result."

Qi Yan's gaze swept over everyone present.

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears in the deathly silence of the night:

"You have failed, Radiant Knight."

You want to be the torchbearer guiding you in the darkness, but look behind you.

You seem to be surrounded by companions, who seem to be attracted by your actions and determined to follow in your footsteps.

But without you, would they not move forward?

Lin Guang's hands, hanging by his sides, clenched involuntarily.

She turned around and looked at the people behind her.

Silver Spear Pegasus, the Red Pine Knights, Maria and others... and then, nothing more.

Lin Guang was a little unsure how to start the conversation.

These people represent the resistance; they did not choose to resist because they were inspired by others.

Those who had previously hidden in the shadows, too afraid to resist, remained hidden there, not daring to come into contact with even a ray of light.

The sound of the sword being raised drew Nearl's attention back.

The familiar knight's longsword was tossed into her hand.

“Knight of Glory, tell me your answer,” Qi Yan said coldly.

Lin Guang gripped her uncle's sword tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her teeth clenched unconsciously.

"Yes, I admit that I did not win."

Lin Guang slowly raised his head and looked directly into Qi Yan's golden eyes: "The darkness of this land cannot be dispelled by one person alone. My light is weak, but I will not change."

This is the path I have chosen, and I will walk it resolutely.

Even if there's no one behind you?

Even if I fall into the abyss.

Even if there is no hope ahead?

Even though I am all alone.

Even if there's no going back?

Even if... I will overcome all impossibilities!

Qi Yan slowly opened his arms, revealing a cruel smile:

"That's impressive, but some things can't be accomplished just by being impressive. How about we give it a try and see if your way is better or mine is faster?"

"What are you going to do?" Nearl asked in a deep voice, gripping his sword.

Qi Yan's answer made her already heavy heart plummet to the bottom:

“I don’t mind seeing people close their eyes and pretend to be asleep in the dark, but since someone has already turned on the lights for them, why continue to indulge in the darkness?”

The world has become filthy again.

Red flames ignited beneath Qi Yan's feet, and a red outline once again covered his golden pupils.