The Cloud-Raised Brave Man's Travels

"Keya makes me feel at ease. It's comfortable to be by your side."

"That's it."

Keya's hands grasped Nightingale's waist, pulling her up, and his head resting on her shoulder. At that moment, Keya felt the two horns on his head were a bit of a hindrance, preventing him from getting close to Nightingale. Then, the next second, the horns disappeared. It can only be said that these horns are very sensible!

Koya's cheeks pressed against Nightingale's. Nightingale's long hair hung down naturally, as if a golden quilt had been placed over them. She slowly closed her eyes, and her breathing gradually became steady as she fell asleep. Koya couldn't help but feel a sense of relief in his heart.

Elsewhere, the doctor, happily playing with the other beautiful girls, suddenly noticed something was amiss. Where was her husband? Why was he gone again?! Wasn't he just playing in the water?! The doctor's gaze quickly scanned every corner of the beach before settling on the parasol...

"The Shining!! Koya attacked Nightingale! Go and kill him quickly!"

"No, it should be said that Nightingale attacked Koya~~ Okay, Doctor, Ifrit is calling you, hurry over and play."

"No, no, no, Shining, please let me go. I want to go find my husband."

"Hahahaha, Doctor, you're joking. Where did you get your husband~~~~"

Chapter 232: Arknights: Ceylon's Confusion

Seeing Ceylon having fun on the beach, Hei was torn. She was collecting Kronin's criminal record and needed his trust, but seeing Ceylon having so much fun, she was reluctant to complete the mission of bringing him back. Just when Hei was torn, a figure appeared, giving her an excuse.

"Why is he here? Wait...are these people from Rhodes Island?"

As a former assassin, Hei kept a mental record of many wanted names, partly to prepare for a quick payday and partly because the wanted list served as a warning. And the old man who suddenly appeared in Hei's sight, though older, was unmistakably familiar... Hei recognized Hei's face... Herag, the Ursus general, who was rumored to have joined the now-powerful Rhodes Island.

So it's obvious that the organization that has now booked a beach is Rhodes Island—

Hei immediately put away her crossbow and quietly retreated. A few minutes later, she returned to Cronin's office and told Cronin the intelligence she had obtained.

"Rhodes Island...Are you sure the person next to Miss Ceylon is from Rhodes Island?"

"Yes, and Rhodes Island's top leader Amiya and second-in-command Doctor are both with Miss Ceylon, and that monster-like Koya is also here."

"Tsk——"

Kronin's teeth clenched together, his fists clenched tightly beneath his desk. However, Kronin quickly composed himself. He couldn't afford to offend Rhodes Island. Although Rhodes Island was ostensibly a medical aid organization for the infected, by seizing Chernobog from Rhodes Island and getting Da Yan to side with them while simultaneously attacking Ursus, Rhodes Island had become more than just a medical organization.

There have been a lot of rumors lately saying that Rhodes Island is the successor to the Tower of Babel during the civil war between the two Sarkaz kings. No matter what, Rhodes Island is definitely an existence that the city of Xiosta cannot afford to offend. But now Ceylon has gone to Rhodes Island again...

"Hei, do you have a way to rescue Miss Ceylon from Rhodes Island without alerting them?"

"Not really... Besides the ones I just mentioned, I also saw Hellagur, the former general of Ursus. With the presence of this handsome eagle general, it's impossible for me to sneak in."

"..."

Kronin was even more confused. What on earth was Rhodes Island doing?! How come you all have generals from Ursus?! Are you trying to unify Terra?!

"Let's...put Miss Ceylon's matter aside for now. It seems to me that she is following Rhodes Island voluntarily. She won't be in any danger."

"I understand. I will continue to take charge of security work."

"sorry to bother you."

·Dividing line·

"Doctor, please come here."

"Oh? Why are you here, old man?"

"Provence just asked me to go to that volcano together. There are some details you should know."

Hellagur and the doctor walked under the parasol, and Koya covered the parasol with the divine domain in time, and thus a temporary meeting room was set up.

"Doctor, when Provence and I went to the volcano this time, Xiosta's security personnel had already surrounded it. But they didn't look like they were gathering intelligence to confirm the volcano's situation. It looked more like they were blocking anyone who wanted to investigate. Also... Miss Ceylon's father is fine. According to the intelligence from Rhodes Island, the mayor of Xiosta has already established a new mobile city. He should be aware of the situation on the volcano."

"Rhodes Island still has information about Ceylon's father?"

"After Chernobog became Rhodes Island's complete possession, Rhodes Island collected a large amount of intelligence, and among that intelligence happened to be the mayor's."

"Um... what do you mean, Hellagur?"

"If Xiosta City Hall is involved in the intelligence processing of the volcano, then it would be inappropriate for us to get involved in this matter."

"That means Ceylon's father is likely aware of everything and allowed Kronin's actions to proceed, right? And Rhodes Island's involvement will disrupt the mayor's plans, or even put us in direct conflict with Xiosta."

The doctor said casually. She walked over to Koya and started playing with Nightingale's hair, wrapping it around her fingers one fist at a time, then untying it, repeating the action...

"Ceylon, do you think your father is a good man?"

When the Doctor said this, Ceylon was already standing under this parasol. When the Doctor and Hellagur left together, Ceylon followed quietly. When Hellagur was communicating with the Doctor, Koya's divine domain also enveloped her.

Seventy percent of the conversation between the Doctor and Hellagur was specifically meant for this young lady to hear. As an outsider, Rhodes Island has no right to interfere in Xiosta's affairs. Even if the volcano is about to erupt, it is Xiosta's internal affairs. Rhodes Island can give warnings, but if it interferes further, it will be handing the handle of interfering in other people's internal affairs to others, which is completely unacceptable for Rhodes Island, which has just started!

"There's one more thing you might not know, Miss Ceylon. The Miss Black beside you is a renowned mercenary and assassin. According to intelligence from Rhodes Island, your father has used Miss Black to eliminate many people who were targeting Xiosta over the past few years. The assassination attempts only ceased after Xiosta became his sole dictator."

"Grandpa Hellagur...can you tell me about Hei's experience?"

"She was active even before I left the army, and she completely disappeared a year ago. Along with this big Colombian family, this killer also disappeared."

"Hei and I grew up together, and she took care of me like a sister. Six years ago, Hei left me, and my father sent her back to Xiosta to work. She would only come to Victoria to pick me up during important holidays every year. Old man, the time between Hei and what you said doesn't match at all. How could Hei, Hei be a killer?"

"..."

"And what you just meant to say is that everything Kronin did was instructed by my father behind the scenes?! Impossible, I don't believe it!"

The small area under the parasol became completely quiet. Looking at Ceylon's confused expression, Herag left silently. He left the next matter to the young man to handle. He was going to take care of the children.

"Mr. Hellagur! How about trying my BBQ?"

"it is good."

Ceylon, the doctor, and Koya, who was lying on a beach chair acting as a human signal blocker, who stayed where they were, looked at each other, and then the doctor spoke first.

"Even the people you trust the most may not be completely honest with you. I don't remember where I heard this, but I think it makes sense. Ceylon, your father and that black lady definitely love you, but there are some things they may not want you to know. Anyway, the matter of the volcano is imminent. Miss Ceylon, what are you going to do?"

"…Sorry, Doctor, I think I need to calm down for a moment."

Ceylon walked to the changing room and put on her ladylike outfit which was very gorgeous but not suitable for the beach. Her back seemed a little final as she left alone.

"Why are you still standing there? Go comfort them!"

"what?"

"What? Aren't you the best at this kind of thing? Leave Nightingale to me and go capture our Miss Ceylon!"

When the person you trust the most betrays you, are you willing to believe that she has her own reasons? Or even if she has her own reasons, betrayal is still betrayal?

Ceylon didn't really know what to think right now. Did Hei really betray her? She had been hiding her past from the beginning. Hei's loyalty from the beginning had been to his father. To his father, Hei was undoubtedly the most loyal. But what was Hei to Ceylon? Or what was she to Hei? Was she the sister, the best friend he considered her to be? Or was she simply a protector arranged by her employer?

"Ceylon, are you okay?"

"Mr. Koya...don't worry, I'm not that fragile. I'm not a child anymore."

Although she said so, Ceylon's face was still quite gloomy. It seemed that her father and Hei had indeed protected Ceylon very well, allowing this young lady to live in the fairy tale they had made up for the past twenty years. Yes... even if it was just an ordinary and stable life, it was already enough to be called a fairy-tale life in the world of Terra.

"Mr. Koya, can you walk around with me?"

"my pleasure."

Ceylon and Koya walked on the beach of Xiosta. Gradually, they walked out of the small beach that Rhodes Island had booked, and more and more people gathered around them.

Xiosta is one of the few entertainment cities on the land of Terra. It is not a mobile city, but is built around water. However, the amazing thing is that the Originium Scourge has visited this city for decades. With the convening of the Obsidian Music Festival, the vitality of this city has been thoroughly stimulated. Xiosta has also changed from a small city that no one cares about to a place that countries such as Colombia, Victoria, and Casimir are vying to win over.

"When I was a kid, this beach wasn't crowded. I loved building sand castles on the beach by myself. Under my father's governance, the city gets better every year. How should I put it? I admire him, but because he's so busy with work, I don't spend much time with him. When I was little, I thought that the city and making money were more important to him than me."

Ceylon sighed, as if he wanted to let out all the troubles in his heart for so long at once.

"My mother died when I was born, and I sometimes wonder if that's why he doesn't like me. It's as if he doesn't care whether I like him or not. As far as I can remember, he rarely comes home. Rather than being a father and daughter, he and I are more like strangers living under the same roof. I've lived my life step by step according to everything my father arranged. I can say that I've been confused for the past twenty years, with no idea what kind of life I want..."

"On Terra, a life like yours is a paradise that many people can't even dream of. Most people have to give their all just to survive."

"I know. Please don't treat me like a young lady who's ignorant of the world! I studied abroad in Victoria, so I know what it's like out there. Hei appeared by my side when I was fifteen. Before Hei appeared, I even had to report to the housekeeper before leaving the house. But since Hei came, I've been much freer. As long as she's with me, I can go anywhere. Even if I go to study abroad, my father agrees."

From Ceylon's chatter, Koya understood the relationship between Ceylon and Hei. They were not sisters but better than sisters. From Ceylon's perspective, both of them were wholeheartedly doing good for each other. Ceylon majored in Originium research when she was studying abroad. According to her, she studied this major in order to treat Hei's Originium disease, even though she didn't even know what Originium disease was at that time.

"Koya, are you saying that Hei's kindness to me is fake?"

Keya felt that Ceylon's topic was a bit jumpy, and the questions she asked were a bit irrelevant, just like what someone would say when they are drunk. Thanks to her, Keya's mind was now a mess.

"Ceylon, is there a possibility that you can just ask the person you care about directly? What's the point of your self-concerned speculation? Don't worry, I'm quite confident in my own strength. No one can take you away by force while I'm here. And didn't you say that Hei is your father's man? Then you can ask her what your father is planning to do and whether he knows about the volcano. Some things... it's better to ask directly."

"And the main point now is to understand the situation of the volcano. We need to get solid evidence instead of making wild guesses."

"That's right... Mr. Koya, you're right! If my father and the others know what Kronin did, and if they really let the citizens fall into danger, then what I have to do now is to stop them with all my strength! Even if I'm alone, I will work hard to save this city!"

"Well, that's a good point, but don't worry, the volcano won't erupt. It won't erupt before the Obsidian Music Festival is over."

What Koya meant to say was that the volcano wouldn't erupt until he left Xiosta, but that statement always felt a bit boastful. While true, it sounded unreliable to others, as outsiders didn't know the power of the Black Dragon. However, if the subject matter was the Obsidian Music Festival, the persuasiveness of the statement would increase exponentially, as it represented a fixed timeframe and satisfied the inner desires of most people.

"Alright... I'll walk you here. Now you should have a serious talk with your bestie. Don't worry, I'll be right behind you. If she tries to kidnap you, I'll be there."

Koya patted Ceylon's shoulder, then slowly left her side, leaving the place to her and the Hei who was walking towards them.

Chapter 233: Arknights Terra Situation

Koya didn't know what Ceylon and Hei talked about, but when he saw Ceylon returning to the beach that Rhodes Island had booked, she had a happy smile on her face. It seemed that the misunderstanding between her and Hei had been completely resolved.

"Thank you, Mr. Koya. Thanks to you, the misunderstanding between Hei and I is gone."

"So, it's much more useful to speak out some things rather than to keep them in your mind."

Koya was still lying on the chair holding the soft Nightingale. Seeing Koya like this, Ceylon felt a little sad. She finally fell in love but the person she liked already had a girlfriend. Alas, fate!

Just as Ceylon was lamenting her endless love, the Doctor came over again. In Ceylon's puzzled and shocked eyes, the Doctor fell into Koya's arms.

"Oh, I'm tired, I need to rest for a while!"

Wait! What's going on?! Ceylon looked at the beautiful girls in Koya's arms, one on each side, and a word popped up in her mind - scumbag! Is her vision really that bad? Her first crush was actually with a scumbag who played with a girl's feelings? But looking at Nightingale and the Doctor, they didn't look like they were being deceived. Ceylon was confused again...

Ceylon felt like she needed to calm down. She walked over to the barbecue stove, hoping to calm her racing mind with some food. Incidentally, the one currently controlling the grill was Hellagur, whose rough yet delicious authentic Ursus barbecue had earned the unanimous approval of many operators!

"Grandpa Hellagur, what is the relationship between Mr. Koya, the Doctor, and Miss Nightingale?"

"Ok?"

Herag, who was waving two skewers of grilled meat and preparing to sprinkle seasoning on them, saw the confused pink bird in front of him. After hearing her question, Herag was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted. He smiled and said to Ceylon.

"Koya and the Doctor are probably lovers, right? Actually, I joined Rhodes Island after they took over Chernobog, and Mr. Koya rarely shows up in Rhodes Island. He's quite mysterious to us. But an operator who worked with him for a while said that the Doctor would always be by Koya's side, so I guess they're probably a couple. As for Ms. Nightingale, I really don't know."

"Is that so? Then wouldn't the Doctor be jealous that Miss Nightingale and Mr. Koya are so close?"

"I'm not entirely sure what young people think, but Nightingale..."

Hellagur had just joined Rhodes Island and wasn't familiar with most things. However, he frequently visited the medical department to treat his daughter's oripathy, so he was familiar with Shining Nightingale. He could tell that Nightingale's situation was somewhat unusual, more like a child than a mature female. As for Koya, he wasn't entirely sure, as she had already left by the time he joined Rhodes Island.

Ceylon didn't get the answer she wanted, but now she is even more curious about the relationship between Koya, Nightingale and the Doctor.

·Dividing line·

Time passed quickly and it was night. Koya and the doctor were in the same room. Although the doctor was the one who talked the most in the group and wanted to push Koya down on the spot, when she was really given the opportunity to fight, she didn't dare to do anything.

"Ahem, Koya, how about I tell you about the situation in Terra now?"

"Okay."

"Ahem, the major countries in Terra World right now are Yan, Ursus, Victoria, Kasimia, and Columbia... The country we need to pay the most attention to right now is Victoria, because its capital, Londinium, is currently occupied by the Sarkaz regent, Tresis..."

Victoria - a modern country ruled by Draco and Aslan, occupies the most fertile central valley on the land of Terra. It has a vast territory and rich resources. It is adjacent to many core circle countries and has several development areas and enclaves.

The Victorian Empire emphasized power and expansion, aiming to establish its own dominant international order on Terra. Through hegemony and the plundering of settlements, it maintained the interests of the nobility and the world system where Victoria reigned supreme. Power and expansion, a strong military, and a prosperous economy were the most prominent characteristics of Victoria.

Because Victoria is full of romance and aristocracy, it is also one of the birthplaces of the "new culture" of the Terra world.

Victoria was once extremely glorious, but after a rebellion, Aslan's old lion king was sent to the guillotine and the country began to fall apart. Although Victoria launched a rebellion, the people of Victoria still supported Aslan's rule, and the rebels were quickly wiped out by the dukes. However, Aslan and Draco, who had the right to rule Victoria, seemed to have disappeared from this world. Without the royal power to suppress Victoria, the three dukes gradually became restless, and the Sarkaz regent Tracy took advantage of this opportunity to seize Londinium.

And this matter is closely related to Rhodes Island——

"Rhodes Island is the successor of Demon King Theresa Babel, who was defeated in the Battle of the Two Sarkaz Kings. Amiya inherited the Demon King's crown. Actually, this isn't so bad, after all, Theresa is also aware of this matter, and everyone tacitly agrees not to mention it. However, in Rhodes Island... Aslan and Drake are both there. Honestly, when I got this information from Kal'tsit, I was stunned. I have no idea what this old lynx is thinking. How could she dare to bring anyone to Rhodes Island!"

Because of Koya's existence and because Rhodes Island obtained a complete mobile city, Kal'tsit shared Rhodes Island's intelligence with the doctor and handed over her personal guard and cleaning team SWEEP to the doctor. Kal'tsit devoted herself to the medical department and began to study Koya's horn and blood.

"Tsk tsk, this is forcing Rhodes Island to cause trouble."

"And you! Don't act like you're not involved. The biggest problem is you! You know that on Terra, your race is Drak and Sarkaz, and the entire Sarkaz court sensed you when you borrowed the Demon King's Crown from Amiya last time! Imagine how much Tracy would care about you, a Sarkaz with a claim to the Victorian throne? If your strength weren't so exaggerated, he would definitely do everything he could to get you to Londinium."

"So having said all that, what does Victoria have to do with us?"

"Because many spies from various countries have arrived in Chernobog, Victoria has learned of the races of the Impulse King, Reed, and Tallulah. Duke Caster's gray hats are quite capable, having actually tracked down the Impulse King and his companions. However, from the looks of it, Duke Caster probably hasn't shared this information with the other dukes, and the Impulse King and his companions are relatively safe under Kal'tsit's protection. But now that their identities have been exposed, it's only a matter of time before Rhodes Island is forced into Victoria's conflict."

"I see. What can I do?"

"Put on Amiya's Demon King's Crown, and then raise a cry from the heights! Draw the entire royal court to our side!"

"seriously?"