Ark Chess Player.

Regions ravaged by natural disasters are virtually devoid of life other than Originium creatures, not only because of the extremely harsh environment, but also because these areas retain high concentrations of Originium radiation. For the human body, without any protection, the Originium fusion rate within the body will skyrocket at an alarming rate. If the Kingslayer were to fall asleep here, he would most likely be turned into a mineral sculpture, never to awaken again.

Just as the king-slayer was about to give up, a blurry figure appeared in front of her.

The Kingslayer, believing that the Ursus soldiers had found her, made a final struggle, throwing her dagger with all her might! This action drained all her strength, and she immediately lost consciousness.

When the regicide regained consciousness, she found herself lying in a warm bed, a warmth that belied her hellish state. She threw back the rough cotton blankets and discovered that her wounds were bandaged and treated with ointment.

"Don't be afraid, it's alright, you're safe now."

This was the first thing Elmon said to the Kingslayer when they met.

The Kingslayer would never forget this. Although she only learned afterward from others that the dagger she had thrown had indeed wounded Elmoni, the sharp blade piercing her shoulder. Even so, Elmoni endured the pain and carried her on her back. Taking advantage of a break in the snow, she carried her across the North to this remote infestation of infected.

The Kingslayer asked Elmoni why she saved her, but she smiled and asked in return, "Does saving someone need a reason?"

The Kingslayer wouldn't believe her nonsense; she'd learned a lesson during her time in Syracuse. Terra was a utterly rotten world, where the law of the jungle reigned supreme, and everyone's head had a price tag. Her job was simply to pocket that money.

However, during his time with Elmoni, the Kingslayer was subtly influenced by her and changed his original thoughts.

Elmonie didn't have lofty ideals; she didn't aspire to change the world. She simply hoped the world wouldn't get any worse.

Thus, Elmoni founded the Integration Movement.

The initial Integration Movement was simply a mutual aid society for infected individuals. Using an office-style management approach, Elmoni integrated the strengths of everyone.

Those with combat skills were divided into two groups: one group became bounty hunters, acquiring supplies by completing bounty missions; the other group remained at the settlement to defend against attacks from invasive beasts and invasions by Ursus soldiers, while also training the reserves in combat.

Those who are not good at fighting are assigned to logistics, cultivating herbs, cooking food, weaving clothes, etc., so there will always be something for them to do.

Here, everyone can make a difference, everyone can change their lives through their own efforts, and every Oripathy patient... is a living, breathing person, not a tool.

This is the original concept of the Reunion Movement; it's not so noble, but it's definitely not low-class either.

The Reunion Movement operates in the frigid Ursus border region, the only place where they can evade the Ursus military's pursuit. To survive, the infected here must learn a wider range of skills, such as reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance. They constantly search for their next settlement in the vast Ursus, moving to a new location only to begin their search.

During this process, the Reunion Movement grew from a handful of people at the beginning to an organization of nearly a hundred infected individuals.

Mephistopheles and Faust were also picked up by Elmoni.

...Even Lin Lu was picked up by Elmoni.

Lin Lu is the only non-infected member of the Reunion Movement, a fact that makes him highly controversial and ostracized within the organization. Because Elmon takes good care of him, he incurs Mephisto's jealousy and even murderous intent.

The Lin Lu that the Kingslayer first encountered was a completely different person from the Lin Lu of today. Back then, he was not only weak but also completely ignorant about Terra. He was full of curiosity, just like when he first encountered something about Originium, and even touched the Kingslayer's tail... It seems that Lin Lu developed a special fondness for tails and animal ears from that time on, and even Elmoni's horns did not escape his clutches.

With the help of Elmoni and the Kingslayer, Lin Lu learned about Originium, the customs and culture of Terra, and the differences between the various races. Lin Lu was very intelligent, grasping concepts almost instantly, and like a parched sponge greedily absorbing water, he grew rapidly.

The Kingslayer recalled every detail about Elmoni and Lin Lu, the time they first met, and the days they spent together. These were her most precious memories, and the happiest period of her not-so-long life.

However... the good times didn't last long.

Because Mephisto attracted the explosive Originium Bugs to attack the gathering place, Kingkiller and Lin Lu were trapped in a dangerous situation and nearly died. They were forced to separate from Elmoni, who was leading the infected from the gathering place to escape the fire, for a long time.

When the Kingslayer and Lin Lu tracked down to the next gathering place, Lin Lu discovered that everyone there had been captured by the Ursus military and taken to a mining site.

At the time, Lin Lu was physically quite weak, but even so, he still devised a rescue plan to raid the obsidian mine and personally participated in it. In order to save Elmoni, Lin Lu transformed from a frail researcher into a ruthless executioner.

The Kingslayer watched helplessly as he was gradually assimilated by the land of Terra into someone like her. She needed Lin Lu's knowledge, she needed Lin Lu's plan; she couldn't save anyone by herself.

The rescue operation went smoothly, as if everything was proceeding according to Lin Lu's plan. The infected in the mine were all rescued, but no one expected that... when Lin Lu was rescuing Elmoni, who was imprisoned deep in the mine, a natural disaster struck without warning.

A dark blizzard descended upon the pale earth, countless fragments of Originium hurtling towards it with the howling wind. The sky seemed to be torn into shreds, and mournful howls echoed from the icy snowfield. The Originium fragments, accelerated by the storm, were like bullets, piercing Lin Lu through like a sieve in an instant.

As Lin Lu lost consciousness, he used all his strength to push Elmon away and fell into the mine.

However, Elmoni did not take the opportunity to escape. She had the chance to leave, but she chose to jump down and catch the dying Lin Lu.

The Kingkiller went berserk trying to save Lin Lu and Elmoni, but was desperately held back by the other infected. No one else could be sacrificed.

The mine collapsed under the ravages of the natural disaster, and the Originium storm drew ever closer, leaving Elmoni with nowhere to retreat. Finally, Elmoni cradled the heavily wounded Lin Lu in her arms, sheltering him in a narrow corner of the mine. She used her back to shield herself from the raging winds, as Originium clusters relentlessly pierced her skin, embedding themselves in her flesh and taking root. Even with the Sarkaz's constitution, they could not withstand the power of the natural disaster.

In her despair, Elmoni remembered something.

Infected individuals can use the Originium crystals on their skin as a substitute for a staff to directly unleash Originium Arts.

Elmoni, her Originium Arts are healing spells.

Natural disasters bring forth stones.

Originium brings the energy of Originium Arts.

Elmoni transforms the Originium clusters that pierce her back into Originium Arts, and uses healing spells to sustain excessive blood loss, thus creating a cycle.

She endured the excruciating pain of having Originium clusters embedded in her body countless times, her unwavering will sustaining the healing spells. Like performing surgery, she repaired the pierced areas of Lin Lu, the Originium becoming his flesh, the spell becoming his blood.

Elmoni's spells will not be interrupted until the Cataclysm ends.

The perpetual motion machine is complete.

The blizzard lasted for three days.

Elmoni's will triumphed over natural disaster.

She reshaped Lin Lu's body, she became a part of Lin Lu, and then... she disappeared.

When the Kingslayer found Lin Lu, the sky was filled with the shimmering light of shattered ice crystals, a faint glow drifting towards the heavens. Lin Lu knelt on the ground, his head tilted back, his hands tightly gripping a deep red ribbon—Elmoni's hair ornament.

"...Sister, are you crying?"

The Lion Scorpion handed a white handkerchief to the Kingslayer, who found herself weeping unknowingly as she regained her memories. Because she had forgotten to wear a mask, this time her tears had nothing to hide, and they streamed down her cheeks, soaking her clothes.

"Who, who's crying!" The Kingslayer grabbed the handkerchief and roughly slapped it on his face, muttering, "I'm... who... getting sentimental over the sight of this place! Damn it, that's why friendships are such a childish thing!"

The Lion Scorpion gazed silently at the Kingslayer, and said enviously, "How wonderful... Everyone has good friends with whom they can entrust their lives and support each other. Even if they are separated, the memories will not disappear, but will live on forever in someone's heart."

"I really want friends too..."

"Then go and make some friends!"

The regicide wiped away her tears, her voice still trembling slightly, but she maintained the aura of an older sister.

"People...usually don't really notice me."

The Manticore slowly lowered its head, muttering to itself, "So I specially wore fluorescent clothes today and greeted everyone I saw on the deck. Even though I was wearing fluorescent clothes, my invisibility still wouldn't dissipate... Nobody could find me, nobody could see me, I..."

"I failed."

"I don't want to give up, but... I haven't made any friends at all. Heh, I guess... I guess I'm just the kind of person who can't have friends. Everyone must be really good at communicating when they make friends, right? Everyone is... so amazing."

The lion scorpion looked like it was about to be ruined, its eyes glazed over, chuckling foolishly.

The kingslayer watched her silently, clutching the white handkerchief in his hand.

"That's what you say, but haven't I noticed you?"

"Eh?"

The lion scorpion stared blankly at the kingslayer, finally realizing what she had said.

"Would you...would you like to be my friend!?"

The lion scorpion was about to cry; she was really about to cry!

The regicide pursed her lips; she didn't know anything about making friends.

In her memory, her only friend was Elmoni.

—What? You're asking what Lin Lu means to her? Is that even a question?! The regicide obviously wants to sleep with him!

"...If you want to be friends with me, I have one condition."

The Kingslayer stared directly at the Lion Scorpion, his eyes, red from weeping, now conveying unwavering conviction.

“Tell me, whether it’s vodka or anything else… I will do my best to make it happen!” The Lion Scorpion did not avoid the Kingslayer’s gaze. She overcame her timidity in interpersonal relationships and looked him in the eye.

"Don't die. At least not before I die."

The kingslayer handed the white handkerchief back, saying earnestly, "If you can do this, we'll be friends."

The Lion Scorpion stared intently at the Kingslayer. She didn't understand the profound meaning behind his words, but she nodded earnestly and grasped his outstretched hand.

"That's exactly what I wanted."

Chapter 299 Theresa, My Superman (4K)

Longmen Outer Ring Fifth District.

The regicide's thoughts returned to reality.

Before her, Amiya looked at her solemnly and said earnestly, "I'm entrusting the task of defeating the enemy cadre Shattered Bones to you, Miss Kingslayer. I know this mission is a heavy burden, but I will support you and will never let you fight alone."

"Don't worry, little bunny, I've got your back."

The Kingslayer awkwardly patted Amiya's head, quite pleased. She saw the longing in Amiya's eyes again; it seemed Amiya still saw her as a mature, stable, and exceptionally powerful older sister.

In reality, Amiya was only eyeing the Bonebreaker's gunblade.

"...Rhodes Island."

Broken Bones halted before the two armies, his voice coming through the whale-hunting mask, sounding quite hoarse and muffled.

"Hand over Misha, and I'll let you go."

"I reject."

Amiya did not hesitate for a moment. She raised her hand, and the light of magic gathered in her palm.

If you want to fight, then fight. Who's afraid of whom?

"Then leave your lives behind!"

Broken Bones had no intention of bargaining. He wasn't a businessman and didn't understand negotiation. He was just a stubborn child, only knowing how to get what he wanted in the simplest way. He didn't consider the consequences at all, even less adept at thinking than the Kingslayer.

That's why Talulah put him in the commando team.

Just go for it, break the bones and go all out.

"Franka! Protect Misha, expand the battlefield!"

Amiya conjured Originium Arts with her hands, and invisible ripples spread out, blocking the arrows that came from afar.

As the Bone Shattered attacked, the Reunion Movement infected, who had been hiding in the shadows, all joined the fray. These were all Bone Shattered's commando soldiers.

"kill!"

"kill!!"

"--kill!!"

The roars of the Reunion Movement commando soldiers echoed through the desolate outer ring of Lungmen, their momentum soaring into the sky.

They witnessed firsthand the persecution of their infected compatriots by the people of Longmen in the Longmen slums. They were toyed with like mice by cats, slaughtered like livestock, and their lives were brutally taken by new Longmen students. Whether old or young, these people of Longmen spared no one!

Most of the new students at Longmen are young people and represent the future of Longmen.

If Lungmen's future is destined to be on the opposite side of the infected, then the city of Lungmen should not exist!

The soldiers of Reunion seemed to see their past selves reflected in their closed eyes; the suffering of the Infected seemed endless. They didn't understand why it had to be them, but they knew... they had to reclaim everything that belonged to the Infected!

The infected assault team, armed with knives, launched the first charge, while the crossbowmen hid in the shadows, waiting for their chance, and the sorcerers stood by.

"Understood. Misha is with us now. Amiya, be careful!"

Franka and Liskarm went back to defend, while Amiya and Kingslayer took over the enemy leader.

The Kingslayer silently approached from behind Shattered Bones, his carbon fiber short blade gleaming coldly as he thrust it straight into Shattered Bones' lower back.

"Qiang!!"

Shattered Bones had anticipated this, having clashed with the Kingslayer countless times, constantly challenging him for years. Each time he fought his way through the desert, wiping out one pack of predators after another, he sensed his improvement and sought to seize the opportunity to defeat the Kingslayer. Meanwhile, the Kingslayer, slacking off at the Reunion base, always seemed to have an epiphany: even laziness could increase his strength, forever keeping Shattered Bones at bay.

But this time it's different.

Why, of course—

"W, get me back!"

Shattered Bones shouted loudly, while simultaneously preparing to defend against the onslaught of Originium Grenade.

The regicide would be caught off guard and injured by the explosion, and he would be able to take advantage of the situation to kill her!

Everyone thought that Broken Bones was still a clumsy, clueless kid, inflexible and unable to think. But if he were really that stupid, he would have been torn apart by cunning beasts while hunting them long ago, and wouldn't be alive now.

Since his teacher left the Reunion Movement and disappeared without a trace, Broken Bones has been surviving on his own. His obsession with defeating the Kingkiller stems from the fact that the Kingkiller was once closest to his teacher, and neither of them took him seriously!

"W?"