Ark Chess Player.

"This is the roar of my soul, tormented by hatred! Roar fiercely, my wrath!!"

The Rose Demon Sword was raised high and then brought down heavily. Lin Lu felt an immense surge of power rising and erupting within his body.

This transcends the realm of Originium Arts, possessing a power beyond human comprehension, transforming the judgment of fate into an inextinguishable flame. This is a Noble Phantasm, a symbol of Heroic Spirits, proof of the sublimation of heroic deeds and legends.

The desolate land was engulfed and spread by waves of flame, the world-destroying fire sweeping over and consuming the Avenger, instantly turning his clothes into charred remains. A jet-black spear materialized out of thin air, piercing the Avenger's chest and sending him flying high into the air. Then came a second, a third, until five jet-black spears completely pierced his chest!

The gun barrel pierced through the Avenger's back, but there was no blood; it seemed all the blood had evaporated.

The will of death descended, and the Avenger's body was charred in the flames, with dust constantly falling.

Even so, the Avengers showed no signs of falling!

The Avenger stood firm, his charred left hand gripping the butt of the gun tightly, struggling to pull it out.

The spear, as if imbued with life, writhed within the Avenger's body, unleashing pain within him.

This is not the power of Terra, nor is it Originium Arts; it is a legend from another world. A hero who liberated Orleans during the Hundred Years' War, a Catholic saint, yet he was deceived, betrayed by those he once trusted, and ultimately executed in public.

The most devout believers, unable to hear the Lord's voice during their execution by burning, were filled with utter despair.

The more a saint once believed in the gods, the more they now hate them.

This furious roar is so powerful that even the gods cannot stop it!

Finally, the Avengers let out a helpless sigh.

The Avengers, exhausted, chose to give up.

He abandoned the idea of ​​drawing the black gun.

The Avenger slowly raised his head, his mask long since burned to ashes, revealing a charred face. His features were unrecognizable, yet he was smiling. Cracks spread across his carbonized face, making it resemble a bitten avocado.

The Avenger gave up the idea of ​​survival, but he did not give up his obsession with victory.

All the blood and life lost were exchanged for the power to achieve victory, and the forbidden Originium Arts were unleashed in full force.

The katana was eroded and melted by the raging fire, and the charred molten iron dripped onto the ground, while the crimson flames maintained the outline of the slender blade.

Shred the sharp blade.

The Avenger, armed with a thorny spear, staggered forward and launched a fearless charge towards Lin Lu.

Lin Lu did not dodge. With his remaining strength, he could easily distance himself from the Avenger and wear down the dying legendary swordsman. But he chose to confront him head-on. Normally, when he was calm and calculating, he would never have done this, but Lin Lu now only wanted to give his opponent a death worthy of his status.

The Avengers, truly deserving of the name.

The cursed banner, its faint light particles constantly dissipating, was deeply embedded in the earth. Lin Lu, wielding the demonic sword with both hands, roared as he swung the blade at Red Blade Brother.

In a fleeting moment, countless afterimages crisscrossed the battlefield shrouded in flames, the eyes of the Avengers glowing red. Flames left wild trails in the air, and demonic swords and fire blades repeatedly slashed at their opponents, leaving behind dark red mists of blood and spilling their remaining blood onto the wasteland.

They shared only one obsession.

Those who remain standing will ultimately win this battle.

Chapter 184 Chen

10:24 pm Cloudy, visibility 11 km

Outside the fifth district of Longmen, at the quarantine checkpoint.

Tonight's Dragon Gate is destined to keep many people awake.

At 8:22 PM that day, the world's largest Oripathy infected armed group declared war on the city of Lungmen. According to statistics, nearly a thousand people launched an armed attack on the outer ring of Lungmen, with armed forces ranging from homemade Molotov cocktails to armed drones and concentrated fire from infected sorcerers, causing heavy losses to Lungmen.

Fortunately, the emergency response bill drafted by the Lungmen executive a week earlier had prevented a tragedy from occurring in the city.

The Lungmen Guard Bureau set up checkpoints at various city entrances. Fully armed members of the Lungmen Guard Bureau, with unwavering will and the spirit of Lungmen, decisively defeated the large number of armed infected. That night, the Lungmen Guard Bureau showed the world that Lungmen remains a jewel of the world, and its power is indestructible.

...The above is the news that reached the ears of the citizens of Longmen.

The reality is far more brutal than the citizens who were wandering around the night market, eating hot pot and singing, when they were suddenly terrified by the violent explosion outside the city and spilled beer all over their pants.

The Lungmen Guard Bureau suffered heavy losses in this operation, with various areas being invaded by varying numbers of Reunion Movement soldiers. Most of the outposts were destroyed, defensive fortifications were decimated by the fearless Oripathy infected, and some areas were even plunged into severe chaos.

Unquarantined Chernobog refugees, along with homeless people of unknown origin and even some Reunion Movement soldiers disguised as civilians, took advantage of the chaos to break into Lungmen.

Upon receiving instructions from the head of the special inspection team, the reserve forces of the Lungmen Guard Bureau quickly launched a search operation, but it was merely a belated attempt to salvage the situation. Once something has started, dealing with it becomes much more complicated.

Ironically, because defending the wealthy areas involved most of the Lungmen Guard Bureau's police force, the defense of other areas became weak.

Even so, the outer ring of District Four, guarded by the Hoshiguma Inspection Team, and the outer ship docking area of ​​Lotte State, was managed by a small team of less than ten people, along with staff from Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals, an official partner of Lungmen. They managed to withstand the main force of the Reunion Movement, which numbered over four hundred, relieving a considerable amount of pressure on other areas.

Unaware of the situation, some high-ranking members of Lungmen mocked the Reunion Movement, claiming it was utterly pathetic. They said the Lungmen Guard could easily take on ten men each. What? You say a private company also helped? Heh, it's just a pharmaceutical company, nothing special. They're probably trembling in the back, serving tea and water to the Lungmen Guard officers, massaging their shoulders and backs, crying for help. They're just petty people who took advantage of the situation and basked in the glory of the Lungmen Guard; insignificant, utterly worthless.

Anyone with eyes wouldn't think that way.

For example, Chen Huijie, head of the special inspection team of the Lungmen Guard Bureau.

Superintendent Chen had absolute confidence in her colleague Hoshiguma, but she wished she could kick the rich young men under Hoshiguma's command on sight.

The sight of Lungmen Guards officers disheveled, smoking, drinking, and playing cards at the police station was unprecedented since she took office, instantly igniting her fury. She remembered that afternoon when Superintendent Chen had made these pampered young men run a hundred laps downstairs. "So much fun? Let them have their fill!" she'd said. Afterwards, they'd have to loudly recite the Lungmen Guards' explicit regulations—the Eight Honors and Eight Shames—a hundred times until she was satisfied.

These rich kids naturally wouldn't stand for it. The one who led the provocation was slapped so hard by Chen Huijie that he was embedded in the wall and hospitalized on the spot. He was beaten every time he was discharged.

The young men, harboring resentment, attempted to use their family connections to retaliate, but were instead beaten by their elders and hospitalized again.

The family elders warned them that there were some people they could touch at will, but there were others they had to apologize for, even if they accidentally hurt someone's hand!

From then on, the young noblemen were terrified of Superintendent Chen, wondering who the powerful figure behind him was. Therefore, all their resentment was directed at Inspector Hoshiguma, and they treated their superior with sarcasm and sarcasm.

In contrast, Hoshiguma, with no background and a past as a gangster's henchman, is undoubtedly the best candidate who doesn't need to worry about retaliation.

Chen had wanted to deal with these people directly, but Hoshiguma stopped him. Hoshiguma knew their backgrounds and understood that Chen couldn't eliminate them on his own. Rather than let Chen gain unnecessary political enemies, Hoshiguma preferred to suffer the injustice himself.

It's just being disgusted a little. Similar things happen in any workplace. It's a small matter.

Hoshiguma was that kind of person. Even when she was still involved in the Lungmen underworld, she stood out. She never bullied the weak, never committed any wrongdoing, was loyal and compassionate, and could drink a lot without getting drunk. She was like a chivalrous knight-errant abandoned by the times in the East, upright and honest. Obviously, this was the reason why she was able to be promoted to Lungmen Inspector despite not meeting the usual requirements.

Lungmen Executive Officer Wei Yanwu needs just such talent. Hoshiguma's understanding of Lungmen far surpasses that of Superintendent Chen. Whether it's the underworld or the legitimate world, politics and economics, the education system, the diplomatic system, or anything else, Hoshiguma has observed every aspect of Lungmen and has his own thoughts on it.

Incidentally, Rhodes Island also needs such talent.

"Sir, they're here."

The quarantine checkpoint outside Longmen Fifth District.

After a period of rest and recuperation, the officers of the Lungmen Guard Bureau, fully equipped and ready, are now guarding every city checkpoint and maintaining order.

The traces of war are everywhere, from the charred earth left by flames to the broken eaves of buildings. Even the sight of police officers in protective suits repeatedly sealing the bodies of infected Reunion Movement members into body bags and tossing them onto transport trucks reveals the extent of the fierce battle that has taken place here.

"Please note—Due to the natural disaster, all shipping routes in Lungmen are suspended. All entry points into Lungmen's five districts will close in one hour. Please cooperate with staff for Oripathy quarantine. If any unregistered infected individuals are discovered, please immediately report them to the nearest police officer. The Guard Bureau will arrest them in accordance with the Emergency Response Act. Please note—" A clear voice broadcast from the Lungmen checkpoint's loudspeaker, conveying the information in an internationally recognized language.

"..."

Superintendent Chen's gaze was fixed on the group of people getting out of the SUV. For some reason, she couldn't take her eyes off one of the people, who was wearing a black protective suit, completely covered up, and also had a hooded mask.

Logically speaking, if she saw someone dressed like that in Lungmen city, she would definitely ask for their identity documents or show them her Lungmen entry permit on the spot.

For some reason, Chen Huijie felt a rather warm and familiar feeling from this mysterious person.

...Is it an illusion?

Chapter 185 If You Were a Dragon, That Would Be Good Too (Fourth Update)

"Doctor, are you alright?"

Amiya tried to help Lin Lu walk, but he shook his head and refused.

"It's okay, I can handle it, don't worry."

A clear, pleasant female voice came from beneath the hood, and a large, rounded bulge could be vaguely seen on the chest of the heavy protective suit. Even the seemingly bulky hooded coat could not conceal her alluring figure.

Lin Lu wearily raised his hand and pulled at the loose hood, gradually getting used to the 159cm height. He couldn't help but rub his eyes. The golden light in his eyes flowed from his mask, and the five fingers extending from the overly wide sleeves were as soft as a woman's, seemingly painted with red nail polish, but in reality, they were bloodstains that could not be washed off.

In a duel between Avengers, there can only be one victor.

As Brother Red Knife's life came to an end, this indomitable warrior remained standing; he died standing.

His body, ravaged by Oripathy, was consumed by hellfire. Just as Red Knife's shredding blade was about to strike Lin Lu's neck, his hand carbonized, unable to withstand the force. His five fingers turned to dust, scattering in all directions. The chipped hilt of his sword fell to the ground, a testament to the battle's outcome.

Exhausted to the point of losing consciousness, Lin Lu collapsed in the sea of ​​fire. Fortunately, the Kingslayer bravely rushed into the fire and carried him back to Rhodes Island.

Amiya looked at Lin Lu, covered in blood, and felt both heartache and confusion. She had never seen this operator before. When she realized what was happening, she tried to help deactivate the Ark Driver. But no matter how hard she tried to pry open the side handles of the Ark Driver, she couldn't budge it an inch.

Left with no other choice, Amiya dared not touch it for the time being, lest she completely destroy it and the Doctor be unable to turn it back.

When the king-killer retreated with Lin Lu, the situation on the battlefield became clear.

Lin Lu's use of mobile defense tactics was correct; the enemy's truly lethal members were all killed.

Whether it was the Avengers, the strongest fighting force of the Reunion Movement's main force, the Butcher, who was their trump card, the mage unit hiding in the rear, or even the invisible crossbowman squad, they were all wiped out one by one under the joint efforts of Lin Lu and the King Killer, leaving only second-rate thugs, wanderers, and lightly armored soldiers with decent combat abilities.

During the intense battle between Lin Lu and the Avengers, with the squads losing their leader, Amiya resolutely took over command.

Amiya, drawing upon her tactical guidance gleaned from the Doctor and her own unique understanding of human nature, successfully allocated Rhodes Island and Lungmen Guard personnel without tactical intelligence resources. She ensured everyone operated within their limits, resulting in zero casualties among those present.

Lin Lu and the King Killer were able to hold back the enemy's main fighting force, which was one reason, but Amiya's talent and hard work also played a significant role.

The only unexpected incident during Amiya's combat command was that the Reunion Movement had a Ghost Team Leader who was skilled in engineering, which nearly caused the collapse of the defensive fortifications.

Amiya's inexperience was evident here; she failed to concentrate her main forces on the heavily armored Ghost Leader immediately. As a result, the Ghost Leader disappeared from sight, missing the best opportunity to take him down and control him. Having successfully infiltrated the outer naval docking area of ​​the Fallen Hoof State, the Ghost Leader sabotaged the defensive facilities' electromechanical equipment and even blocked communication signals in the area, preventing Amiya from using her communication headset to issue commands to other combat personnel.

Later, the operators patrolling the Rhodes Island ship were surprised to find this ghost team leader—or rather, to find a suspended plate—and under the stunned, astonished, or indifferent gazes of the surrounding crowd, this ghost team leader, who was starving and attracted by the aroma and forgot his mission, was successfully subdued by the Rhodes Island operators.

Rhodes Island was thus fortunate to gain a special agent. When the commissioner requested an interview, the former Ghost team leader readily agreed and couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"It's delicious."

When Lin Lu regained consciousness, this arduous defensive battle had come to an end.

The Lungmen Guard Bureau's support arrived nearly two hours later; if Rhodes Island hadn't been there, it would have been too late.

The task assigned to these arriving personnel was simply to clean up the area. They changed into protective suits and collected the bodies of Integrative infected individuals into isolation bags. Under Inspector Hoshiguma's warning, everyone remained vigilant, wary of any infected individuals disguising themselves as corpses to detonate their internal minerals when officers approached, causing casualties.

In reality, Hoshiguma was truly worried about whether the unidentified black substance controlling the lumberjacks was still present among the corpses. However, before clarifying the actual situation, excessive worry would only cause unnecessary panic. A definitive answer would require the relevant Lungmen departments to conduct research and analysis on the sealed bottle Lin Lu had given her.

Rhodes Island operators with more serious injuries, such as Beagle, Blackhorn, and Yato, have been taken to a Rhodes Island ship for treatment. Fang, who was injured in the subsequent battle, has also been taken to the ship for treatment. The remaining personnel have been arranged by Amiya to rest and recuperate. The upcoming meeting in Lungmen will be attended by the Doctor, Amiya, and Kingkiller, who serves as their personal bodyguard.

The problem is...

The Ark Drive has lost control.

Lin Lu is temporarily unable to release the "Servant·Avenger" heroic spirit control state.

The only way to resolve this is after the meeting in Lungmen concludes and repairs are carried out in Kroos.

Due to the tight schedule of the meeting in Lungmen, Lin Lu, after receiving emergency treatment, changed into a spare hooded coat and set off with Amiya.

The Kingslayer quickly treated her wounds, and the girl, feeling sorry for herself, took the new clothes Lin Lu had bought for her—which she had only worn for less than half a day—to the logistics department for cleaning and repair. She was finally able to wear her own clothes again after so long. However, her coat was still Rhodes Island's standard coat, and her white visor hadn't been replaced with a mask; this was to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.

"Rhodes Island and the Guard Department agreed to meet at 10:00. It's 10:26 now. You're late."

Chen Huijie gazed at the Rhodes Island group before her, her beautiful red eyes radiating an invisible majesty, calm and dignified.

Amiya felt uncomfortable under that gaze and tried to explain, but Inspector Hoshiguma spoke first: "Rhodes Island made a significant contribution to the defense of the Land of the Rhodes. They sacrificed a lot in dealing with the Reunion soldiers. It was I who suggested that they prioritize escorting the wounded; the responsibility lies with me."

Chen and Hoshiguma exchanged glances. Under the latter's unwavering gaze, Chen had no reason not to trust her.

"Alright, thank you for your support of Lungmen. I misunderstood you before," Chen Luoluo said generously, her words and actions exuding a strong sense of personal opinion. Her gaze fell again on the mysterious hooded figure, and she asked, "—Who is this person?"

"Dr. Lin Lu is an advisor to Rhodes Island. Dr. Kal'tsit should have informed everyone at Lungmen."

Amiya said seriously, and she was full of confidence when it came to the Doctor.

Chen looked at Lin Lu openly and generously, and as the distance between them closed, the sense of familiarity and closeness intensified.

After hesitating for a long time, Chen Huijie asked, "Are you a dragon too?"

Chapter 186 We are experts on infected people

"You're a dragon too?"

Chen Huijie asked, her gaze clear, as if she were asking about something extremely ordinary.

However, Hoshiguma, who was next to her, couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

Even though the international community now advocates for equality for all and racial equality, prejudice still exists. There is an inherent sense of exclusion between different races, stemming from food chain hierarchy and foreign customs. This is a problem that has persisted for millennia; how can it be cured overnight?

In Longmen, or rather in the Great Yan Kingdom, there is a race that, despite its small population, is the largest race in the Yan Kingdom.

Throughout the history of the Yan Kingdom, regardless of the political upheavals or trials they faced, those who ultimately ascended the throne were all exceptional individuals. This is not a metaphor, but a literal statement; in the Yan Kingdom, the dragon race was the royal family.