Ark Chess Player.

The principle of an army without borders is to prioritize the interests of the collective while giving full play to individual spirit, maximizing and rationally utilizing one's strengths.

There was a time when the international community valued equality, diversity, and seeking common ground while reserving differences… These qualities are perfectly embodied in the Army Without Borders. Even those who prefer to use shovels as weapons can find unexpected uses in special circumstances—like now.

Ruijie kept wielding his family's heirloom Luoyang shovel, a concave shovel that, after continuous improvements by later generations, became an Originium Arts trigger device.

At this moment, Rijk played a crucial role. Neither Kevin's saber nor Edward's folding stick could compare to the usefulness of his precious shovel. Whether it was maintaining the area-of-effect purification of Originium or constantly shoveling up the corrosive black mud that had submerged his feet and wielding it aside, it was both practical and valuable.

The moment the Mud Abnormality attacked, the defensive formation was almost instantly shattered.

In order to prevent the monster from entering the core area, the D-07 squad had no choice but to use their own bodies to block it.

The Army Without Borders' research and development team has once again made a significant contribution. To ensure that members of the combat teams wouldn't easily lose limbs in battle, the team naturally put a lot of effort into their protective gear. The protective suits worn by the D-07 team members are specifically designed for the structures of Abnormal beings. From the enhanced ceramic technology to the mechanical exoskeletons that provide protection and strength at the joints, they all demonstrate the Army Without Borders' leading advancements in Originium Industries.

"Asking for support! Requesting support!"

Kevin had to call for backup. They had held on for a full ten minutes, pushing themselves to the limit with all their might. Aside from the intense psychological trauma caused by the overwhelming mass of dismembered limbs, the sheer force of the attack alone caused excruciating chest pain, as if their lungs were about to burst.

"D-07 Kevin is calling Lungmen Division, we need backup!"

Kevin felt his throat was full of phlegm, and if it weren't for the phlegm sticking to his face, he would have liked to take off his mask and vomit. But it was clear that the other person was the type who would relentlessly rant about their thoughts during a blind date, completely inconsiderate, and shamelessly clinging to him like stinky mud.

"I... uh, Lungmen branch received."

A voice I'd never heard before came through the communication headset; it was neutral, and I couldn't tell if it was male or female.

Even so, it invigorated the D-07 squad, and their numb arms were injected with new strength, giving them a momentary momentum to launch a counterattack.

Whoever it is, please take us away from this hell! We don't want to stay here for even a second longer!

"I am Lin Lü, the commander of the Lungmen branch special mission operation. The command key for this operation is 73350608. From now on, I will be in overall command of Team D-07."

"Key confirmed, Commander Lin, D-07 squad awaits your instructions!" Kevin replied in a strong voice.

Although this voice had never been heard before at the Lungmen branch, since the other party was able to provide the key number, there was no need to worry that the enemy had infiltrated the communication channel to transmit false commands.

After all, taking over a communication network to deceive people is such a despicable act... I mean, this kind of innovation, which is absolutely impossible without a certain level of strength, can only be done by a BOSS. Not only can he quickly crack the opponent's communication network, but he can also perfectly imitate the voice of the opponent's commander with a fake voice, sweeping the opponent's army off the chessboard like a god manipulating a chessboard.

In accordance with the emergency response plan for combat teams, Kevin decisively transferred command to the current commander-in-chief.

Having been with the Army Without Borders for two years, this is the first time Kevin has received a temporary command order. What kind of orders will his superiors give?

"Then, I'll count to three, and everyone lie down."

"Commander, what are you saying?!"

"three two……"

The other person didn't seem to intend to answer Kevin, calmly counting down.

Edward and Rijka both turned their gazes toward him, their trembling eyes revealing doubt and confusion.

Lying on the ground in the face of the enemy is no different from suicide! What's more, the ground is already covered with black mud that has spread to the surface of shoes. Once you lie down, this alien in front of you won't have to do anything. It can just move its butt and crush them all to death! Drowning under the stench of filth is like drowning in the skirt of an eighty-year-old man.

Ridge and Edward awaited Kevin's instructions; they were unable to make a decision and awaited the captain's reaction.

Kevin is caught in a dilemma: an unreasonable order versus defying orders.

Should we gamble? Which one? It feels like there's no way out no matter which option we choose!

"One, lie down!"

The voice coming through the communication headset shouted in an unquestionable tone, its majestic authority overwhelming like that of a monarch.

Kevin felt as if he'd been hit on the head with a water-filled balloon; more than the pain, he was dazed and instinctively followed the instructions of the voice. The other two did the same, immediately dropping to the ground in prone positions, as if practicing firearms. Edward, skilled with long-range weapons, even set up his submachine gun and pre-aimed.

Black sludge clung to their bodies, soaking them almost instantly with its incredibly foul stench. The terrifying stench, exploding at close range, even dispelled the confusion in their minds. Sticky, slippery, and with a nauseating, glue-like texture, even through gloves and full protective gear, the stench was maddening.

"Well done, soldier."

As a slightly approving and pleased voice came through the communication headset, beams of red light emerged from the walls on both sides.

The three of them looked up; they had no choice but to look up, because no matter how effective the gas masks were, they weren't designed to make people put their heads in a stinking ditch.

The red rays wove into a dense net, penetrating even through countless layers of mud, countless grotesque pale arms, and countless festering corpses, reaching the other side of the wall and establishing point-to-point connections. In an instant, these beams seemed to materialize, and the red halo bound the anomaly in place.

The cage formed by beams of light began to shrink, with charred, semi-solidified material continuously sliding down. The defense system deployed by the Borderless Army deployed, and the penetrating and destructive Magnum beams sliced ​​through the dark monster, its twisting and struggling shadow convulsing wildly on the wall.

"The weather is dry..."

A melodious tune came through the communication headset of D-07 squad. It was a tune that the three of them had never heard before, yet it gave them a strange sense of comfort.

Impatience, humility, arrogance, jealousy, sorrow, caution, grief, doubt, and anger.

All those emotions vanished, leaving only peace in my heart.

Lin Lu tilted his head back and murmured softly, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

"Be careful with fire."

Chapter 219 Dangerous Silver Lotus

Longmen Branch Base, Command Platform Command Room.

Lin Lu, equipped with a dark brown communication headset that fits his head, sat in a swivel wheelchair in the center of the command room, surrounded by sophisticated instruments and equipment.

The Kingslayer stood silently by the door, eyes closed, resting. She had only drunk a cup of hot cocoa all evening and hadn't eaten anything else. This wasn't due to poor hospitality from the intelligence team; Lungmen was renowned for its night market snacks. Faced with a table laden with Lungmen delicacies, the Kingslayer forcibly suppressed her hunger pangs, sipping her hot drink in small, deliberate sips.

The regicide insisted on waiting for Lin Lu to come out before eating, because Lin Lu said he would eat with her too, so she had to wait for him.

Lin Lu probably didn't expect that what he said to fool the girl would be taken to heart so seriously, and that his plan backfired.

When the red alert sounded on all platforms of the Lungmen base, the Kingslayer decisively put down his cup and went to the door to wait for Lin Lu.

Her not-so-active brain told her that she was destined to work overtime tonight.

"Anemone, where did you go before?"

Lin Lu asked wearily, temporarily shutting down the one-way communication with the D-07 squad to give his tired brain a breather.

A silver-white, horned AI maid stood beside him, facing countless screens. She spread her spiritual domain, displaying all things in the world in numerical form, throughout the headquarters. A shimmering blue light gathered in the maid's palm, outlining orderly graphics and numbers. The Diamond Dog terminal system, independently developed by the Borderless Army, was in her grasp.

The beautiful little devil opened her arms wide, and silver-white clock marks rose in her eyes, with a dazzling star chart coming into view.

About five minutes after Lin Lu's sensory time had passed, Silver Lotus had completely cracked the Diamond Dog terminal system, even leaving a backdoor just in case. At this moment, both the Lungmen branch and the various secluded paradise bases around the world were open to Lin Lu.

If Lin Lu wanted to destroy the Army Without Borders, he only needed a thought to activate the self-destruct device.

Both the Diamond Dogs terminal system of the Army Without Borders and Rhodes Island's PTRS system have detonation devices.

The former is manageable, since it contains anomalous entities. If something goes wrong one day and it becomes uncontrollable, uncontainable, or unprotectable, the only option is to flee. Since fleeing is the only option, it might as well turn the branch along with the monsters that broke containment into ashes, thus destroying evidence and erasing proof of the existence of the Army Without Borders.

Rhodes Island's self-destruct device left Lin Lu completely baffled, giving the impression that it was planning to take something down with it... Masaka! Could it be intended to blow me up? No way, no way? Whether I, Lin Lu, am a law-abiding citizen or not is another matter, but I am still a top-notch contributor! I have rendered service to Rhodes Island, I have shed blood for Rhodes Island! You can't treat me like this!

"Doctor, girls have their periods every month, so please be a little more understanding and gentlemanly. Oh, by the way, considering you don't have a girlfriend, you probably don't understand what I mean, right? It's alright, I understand."

Anemone wiped away the glistening tears from the corner of her eye, her expression one of disappointment in her mother.

"It's alright, Doctor. I'll download the health and physical education knowledge for sixth grade right away. You're at that age now, and it's time for you to understand why boys can't lift up girls' skirts or touch their breasts without permission, and why your mother no longer lets you bathe with your sister."

"Of course I know this common sense!" Lin Lu's lips twitched slightly. "Even if I'm single, I'm not so ignorant about women's menstrual cycles, am I?"

"Ugh...you pervert! Disgusting! Can you please not get so close to me?"

Anemone's expression instantly turned to one of disgust. She shrugged and took a step back, staring at Lin Lu with eyes that looked at trash.

"?"

Lin Lu slowly typed out a question mark.

"Why are we suddenly talking about women's periods? I mean, girls need a few days each month to relax, go on a nice trip, and clear their heads. Why did you instinctively connect this to that, Doctor? Doctor, have you been single for so long that everything looks good to you, and you're so thirsty that you're even eyeing virtual AIs? Doctor, even I wouldn't show you up under my skirt with a disgusted expression, give up! No, but if you insist on looking no matter what, it's not impossible..."

"No need, I'm not interested. If I want to see legs, I might as well transform into M200 in human form. The legs of the Leg King can be as long as I want."

Lin Lu rolled his eyes at her. Unbeknownst to him, Yin Lianhua's Yin-Yang skills had improved considerably. It seemed that she had indeed traveled, probably to Heian-kyo to play Hyakumonogatari for a few days.

"Tch, how boring. I was thinking of trying that one."

Anemone muttered softly as she drew the data of ST-0133 area into solid and dashed lines, creating a three-dimensional representation of its planar shape.

With a light tap of her finger, all the defensive equipment that the Borderless Army had placed in this area appeared before Lin Lu, accompanied by detailed explanatory diagrams.

"Doctor, it's your turn to shine now, I'll take my leave."

Yinlian placed her hands together on her abdomen and bowed slightly to Lin Lü.

When she gets serious, she really is the most competent maid in the world, capable of being both powerful and cute, and able to fight and heal.

"...Anemone, what's wrong?"

Lin Lu had a bad feeling about it; he had a very uneasy feeling in his heart.

Although Anemone was joking around with him, it was undeniable that she was concealing the real reason. Through the tactic of changing the subject, she cleverly deflected Lin Lu's question.

If Lin Lu doesn't take this seriously, he'll surely be fooled by her, right?

The anemone could not possibly harm him.

This was Lin Lu's intuition, and also what Lin Lu feared most.

If what the anemone is willing to conceal is harmless to him, then what could it be?

Lin Lu felt like he might have overlooked something very important, something very important...

"That one, Doctor..."

Yinlian covered her stomach shyly, leaned down, and whispered in Lin Lu's ear, "Girls do have a few uncomfortable days every month, even virtual AIs are no exception."

"I get it, you need to clear memory because your junk files are full. Even a cute AI needs to go to the bathroom—"

When Lin Lu turned his head, the figure of the silver lotus had already turned into faint particles of light and disappeared.

Deep spiritual realm, Moonlit Lake.

The dim light coalesced into a thin human figure. Anemone stood on the lake, which was as clear as a mirror reflecting the moonlight, swaying and then crashing heavily onto the surface.

The lake water soaked the maid's long dress that covered every inch of her skin, and the wet clothes secretly exposed a large area of ​​her severely burned skin, the wounds still looking very fresh.

Chapter 220 Electronic Sheep

"Sister Anemone Lotus!"

The young, powerful Ibitas traversed spatial distances to reach the anemone. In the deep spiritual realm, she could materialize her contact with the anemone. She had once unintentionally bound the anemone with her tentacles and slammed it against a wall. The anemone's head hit the wall with a hollow, soft sound.

"It's okay, I'm fine."

Anemone said she was fine, but in reality, her breath was fragrant and faint.

She slumped weakly in Ibitas's arms, a burn mark gradually appearing on her face, emitting wisps of black smoke.

Ibitas narrowed her emerald green eyes, and her long, silvery-white hair floated up as if it were alive, clinging to the anemone's body.

Anemone suddenly felt much better; the immense power soothed her burning, painful wounds. Even though it was just a drop in the ocean for her, it made her feel much more relaxed. At least under Ibitas's protection, she could focus on fixing the virus vulnerability.

Why didn't you tell the law?

The Daughter of the Universe tried her best to speak clearly, but there was still a sense of ambiguity.

The girl was so sweet, like she had candy in her mouth, that Anemone couldn't help but raise her hand to stroke her cheek.

"The doctor is very busy right now, we can't bother him, okay?"

"No matter how busy you are, you can't do this..."

Ibitas tilted her head in confusion; she didn't understand because she was still young.

The final battle in Chernobog's upper town came at a far greater cost than anticipated.

Exhausted from repeated overload calculations, coupled with Lin Lu's extraction and digestion of the evil seeds of the Ursus bear girls, the spiritual realm was placed under immense burden. Anemone silently endured this heavy pressure, while laughing carefree and playful.

In the final battle, when Lin Lu resolved to completely annihilate the twenty-meter-tall stitched monster, Anemone revealed a smile tinged with helplessness and a hint of relief. She abandoned the attempt to repair the severe contamination caused by the extraction of the Seed of Evil, and came to Lin Lu's side to support him, assist him, and help him achieve victory.

Otherwise, Lin Lu, with a brain pollution index of 20% and a nervous system damage rate of 25%, would have long since become a simple-minded idiot who could only babble. Even if he could still think, the damage to his brain would significantly weaken his computational abilities, and it would take several years for him to recover. Once his rationality is exhausted, he will lose his ability to command.

This is also why the anemone has not appeared in the surface spirit realm since then; she is healing and trying her best to maintain her existence.

If Ibitas hadn't come to her rescue in time, the anemone might have collapsed due to an overload of misinformation.

She was the second person to receive the Ibitas mark.

“You’re tired, and so is Lu. Why can’t you get some rest? When I’m sleepy, I go to sleep; when I’m tired, I rest. Even I can do that.” Ibitas’s delicate, doll-like face showed an angry expression. She understood her current emotions a little.

She was unhappy because she cared about Lin Lu and Yin Lianhua.

"Because he and I are both idiots, do you know what idiot means, Epicas?"