Ark Chess Player.

"Being able to express your feelings and speak frankly about your thoughts is good." Lin Lu wanted to play the role of an authoritative father, but his voice trembled. "It's okay. If you want it, I will get it for you."

Ibitas looked at Lin Lu and Anemone with confusion. After thinking for a moment, she said crisply, "Thank you."

"AWSL! Wow! So cute!"

The anemone floated behind Ibitas, embracing her petite shoulders and nuzzling her moist face.

Lin Lu silently looked up, tears welling up in his eyes. Is this what it feels like to have a second daughter? It's a pity that his eldest daughter is going through a rebellious phase, defying her father and going against her own will. If only Amiya could be like Ibitas.

"Doctor, are you alright?"

Amiya watched Lin Lu nervously. After blocking the spell, Lin Lu started talking to himself, acting a bit neurotic.

Moreover, Amiya had a strong intuition that she always sensed the scent of a woman nearby.

"The spell that just struck was mixed with strange blood."

Lin Lu raised his left hand, which still had faint traces of blood on it.

This wasn't Lin Lu's blood, but rather an extract similar to a seed of evil. The attacking Originium Arts had indeed been completely extracted by Lin Lu, transformed into Originium energy. However, these Abyssal substances were the enemy's trump card, intended to dismantle his spirit.

In retrospect, this desolate square... was a trap set for him by the other party.

The only people who know him so well, besides his lover, are his enemies.

"Mephisto is just ahead."

Lin Lu wiped away the remaining bloodstains, his gaze sharp.

Lin Lu, currently in the contaminated zone, could only perceive information within a three-meter radius. He looked towards the direction from which the spell had come, and heard the sounds of fierce fighting coming from the distant horizon. The mobile squad was right ahead, and it wasn't just them... Who were they fighting alongside?

"Amiya, prepare for battle."

Lin Lu lifted the Ark Driver and hung it around his waist. The driver's chassis popped out, securing his waist with a soft, crisp sound. The damage caused by the uncontrolled Ifrit spell had been mostly healed by Lin Lu's regenerative abilities. Coke scattered around, and if his hooded coat were lifted at this moment, it would reveal skin as white and tender as a baby's.

"Yes, Doctor!"

Amiya radiated spiritual awareness and cautiously advanced.

The further we went into the square, the lower the temperature became, and the buildings along the way were covered with a thin layer of frost.

More and more spells mixed with filthy blood attacked Lin Lu, but Amiya accurately knocked them down one by one. She wove a black curtain around Lin Lu, which was ultra-thin, close-fitting, and leak-proof all around.

So much so that Lin Lu even drew the Sniper class card, but didn't have the chance to equip it.

Ibitas casually grabbed a wisp of black smoke, like a child drinking herbal tea. Even though she knew it was good for her health, it was still so bitter she couldn't help stick out her tongue. The ancient goddess's young daughter's emerald eyes welled with tears, her tearful appearance truly endearing.

The anemone has returned to the deep spiritual realm. She is helping Lin Lu consolidate the digitized spiritual realm and reduce interference from abyssal matter.

Without the anemone, Lin Lu would probably be completely shrouded in darkness, his mental lake clouded with blood mist. He would feel an invisible barrier, unable to even reach out his hand, and struggling to keep up with Amiya's pace.

"Miss Meteorite!"

Amiya exclaimed with delight, only now feeling a little relieved and at ease.

Meteor, who was fighting alongside the Yeti team, heard Amiya's voice and turned around abruptly.

"Amiya!"

Meteor shouted excitedly, her face beaming with joy, but it quickly turned into deep sorrow.

"Oh? Rhodes Island has sent reinforcements?"

One of the Yeti team members, who was standing next to Meteorite, was curious and wanted to see who it was, but was instead cursed at by another Yeti.

"Idiot, the enemy is about to charge! How dare you be distracted?!"

Mephisto sat atop his high stone throne, casually waving his fingers as he unleashed a series of Originium Arts upon the Yeti squad's defensive network. The herd surged forward like a zombie horde, creating immense pressure.

“Amiya, you… shouldn’t have come.” Meteorite looked at Amiya with concern and said in a deep voice, “This is a trap. Sending you and the Doctor to rescue us might cause Rhodes Island to lose its most important fighting force. If Reunion chooses to attack Lungmen at this time, the consequences are unimaginable!”

“Miss Meteorite, please don’t say that. The Doctor and I will never abandon you. No matter how perilous the situation, nothing can stop our determination.” Amiya placed her hand on Meteorite’s shoulder, her azure eyes, as vast as the all-encompassing sky, conveying an unwavering will. She said earnestly, “You are Rhodes Island operators, and ensuring the safety of the operators is the responsibility of the leaders.”

"Amiya..."

Meteor felt a void being filled within her. This was the first time in her many years as a mercenary that she had received rescue from her organization during a crisis, and by the very leader of the organization. Amiya, this seemingly insignificant leader, was no less capable than any of the generals she had encountered before; in fact, her personal charisma was far superior.

"Miss Meteorite, where are Frostleaf and Jessica?"

Amiya looked around but didn't see the other two members of the mobile squad.

“They…” Meteorite’s gaze dimmed slightly. She lowered her head and bit her lip. “Frostleaf, in order to create an opportunity for us, didn’t hesitate to use a large-scale Originium Arts technique that overdraws her own essence, and suffered very serious injuries. Jessica, she…”

"He's become withdrawn."

Lin Lu spoke softly, turning to look at the frost-covered, ruined ruins. His digitized spiritual domain displayed Jessica's condition. Not only Jessica, but also the heavily injured and unconscious Frostleaf, and…

"Yelena."

Lin Lu accidentally uttered the name.

At that moment, all members of the Yeti Squad turned around and stared directly at Lin Lu.

Amidst the ruins, Frostleaf lay on the winter coat discarded by a member of the Yeti Squad. Her face was pale and bluish, her lips completely frozen purple, and the marks of magical backlash covered her entire body. She had been prepared to sacrifice her life; the only reason she was alive was because of the Reunion Movement's cadre... Frostleaf was protecting her from the extreme cold.

Out of respect for a true warrior, Frostnova decides to save Frostleaf.

Her current actions are tantamount to treason. Not only did she rescue the people of Rhodes Island, but she also arranged for the Yeti Squad to join forces with Rhodes Island members to resist Mephisto's herd frenzy. However, even if the Reunion Movement defines it as treason, it doesn't matter. Frostnova has no intention of letting Mephisto go. Compared to Rhodes Island, Mephisto is even more despicable than the Ursus overseer.

In her eyes, Mephistopheles was less than a wild beast; she should have just left him to die in the snowfield!

"Thank you for taking care of my operator. Now, leave the rest to me."

Lin Lu approached Shuang Ye silently, without even making a sound.

Froststar's shoulders trembled as she warily eyed the newcomer, her icy chill settling on Lin Lu.

If she wanted, she could conjure an ice shard with a single thought and pierce Lin Lu's head.

but……

Frostnova recalled that back in Chernobog, it was this very man who had beaten Talulah so badly she couldn't fight back. Not only that, he also knew her real name. In this world, besides the Yetis, very few people knew her real name.

A figure she longed for welled up in Froststar's heart.

She subconsciously looked at the signet ring on her left middle finger, an Originium Arts trigger device, a parting gift from a special friend three years ago on the icy plains of northwestern Ursus.

Excuse me, may I pass by?

Lin Lu saw Jessica, the autistic cat-headed girl, but the most urgent task now was to deal with the backlash from Shuangye's magic.

Froststar, who was trying to ward off the extreme cold, was about to remind Lin Lu not to touch Frostleaf carelessly, as the other's body temperature wasn't much better than hers, and touching her carelessly could easily result in her fingers being frozen off. However, Lin Lu's actions were much faster than she expected. Without hesitation, he stretched out his left hand and placed it on Frostleaf's head, exposing the mark like a burning flag to Froststar.

Froststar slowly widened her eyes; she remembered this mark!

"law?!"

"...Do you know me?"

Lin Lu thought about it and agreed, since according to the King Killer, he was once the leader of the Reunion Movement.

Given that, it's normal for Frostnova, as an officer, to know him, but... he has no memory of this girl at all, except that he would involuntarily utter a name when he sees her.

“The situation is urgent. If there’s anything else, we can talk later.” Lin Lu looked at the other person’s overjoyed expression and wondered if he owed her a lot of money. The other person’s eyes were as excited as if Kroos had seen money.

"it is good."

So it was you... No wonder, no wonder...

Froststar suddenly understood why the Kingkiller had left Reunion.

The Reunion Movement has always been just a name; the true home of the regicides is where they are.

Lin Lu was unaware of what Froststar was thinking; his attention was focused on Frostleaf, his left hand gently soothing the raging Originium Arts.

The biting cold relentlessly assaulted Lin Lu, causing him to shiver and exhale white mist from his mouth as he silently endured the extreme chill.

Lin Lu maintained a respectful distance between his hand and Shuang Ye's body, trying his best to control the backlash of the spell without offending her. He couldn't extract it directly, as that would easily damage Shuang Ye's essence; he could only let it fade away slowly. After a while, Shuang Ye finally emerged from her near-death state, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

"……PhD?"

Shuangye's hoarse voice came through. Although she had never met Lin Lu before, she knew the doctor's distinctive features—such as the rather suspicious-looking hooded coat, the particularly suspicious hooded coat, and the weird uncle's hooded coat.

"I always feel like you're thinking some very impolite things."

Lin Lu gently flicked Shuangye's head and scolded, "From now on, you're not allowed to use this forbidden spell that transforms blood energy again. You won't be assigned any missions for at least a month. You'll be in the hospital room reflecting on your actions. Oh, and you still need to attend your academic classes. When I get back to Rhodes Island, I'm going to implement a continuing education program for employees. There will be daily attendance checks and homework assignments, and monthly exams! We also need to prepare for midterms and finals. If you fail an exam, you'll have to retake it! If you fail three times, the cafeteria manager will be handed over to Furong for that month, ensuring everyone enjoys a delicious and nutritious meal and grows up healthy. I refuse to believe that this won't train people to work for me so I can slack off."

"Doctor, you've spoken your true feelings."

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"Stop talking nonsense. Do you intend to spend your whole life on the front lines?"

Lin Lu tapped Shuangye's head. His hand was much warmer than Shuangye had imagined, leaving her somewhat dazed.

"With your reckless fighting style, how long do you think you can last? Even if I told you, you definitely wouldn't do it. I understand that everyone has moments when they have to burn their lives and fight to the death, but at least... you should think about your future."

Lin Lu patiently rubbed Shuang Ye's reddened forehead and said, "Learn more so you can find another job after you retire from the front lines. Life goes on. Do you really want to rely on your looks to be a pretty face assistant in my office? To be honest, it's not impossible. In fact, I would be very happy if you did that... Never mind, you shouldn't go to class."

"Doctor, you've spoken your true feelings again."

“I call this honesty, and honesty is a virtue.”

Lin Lu pinched his index finger against Shuangye's head, making her lie back down and stopping her impulse to return to the battlefield.

In her current state, going up there would be suicide; she might as well hide and avoid making people risk their lives to rescue her.

Lin Lu turned to the silent Frostnova and smiled, "Thank you. Without you, she definitely wouldn't have made it this far. You saved my operator's life. Regardless of your identity, you're my friend. If you're interested, you're welcome to come to Rhodes Island. We at Rhodes Island need talented, kind-hearted, fair-skinned, and beautiful young female casters like you..."

“Rhodes Island is the enemy of Reunion.” Frostnova interrupted Lin Lu.

"Rhodes Island and Reunion initially shared the same goal, only their methods differed. If you believe that Reunion can save everything through violence, then... Reunion will only encounter even greater violence."

Lin Lu stopped there, not intending to continue. Those willing to understand would naturally realize that the Integration Movement had deviated from its principles, while those unwilling to listen... even if you held a microphone in their ear a hundred times, they wouldn't listen.

You can never wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep.

Unless you pull off the other person's blanket and throw them into the mosquito-infested southern sky.

Froststar stared silently at the former leader of the Reunion Movement before her, her feelings a complex mix.

In the current Reunion Movement, no one believes in the promises Talulah once made.

"Amiya, I need your help."

Lin Lu turned to look at Amiya, who was hiding by the door and secretly observing Frostnova.

Although Amiya tried to hide, her long rabbit ears gave her away.

"that……"

Amiya approached Frostnova timidly, hesitated, and ultimately remained silent.

Frostnova slowly shook her head. She could see Amiya's concerns, so she stood up and left Amiya's side.

She smiled at the slightly nervous Amiya and said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't attack you for now. Rhodes Island's priority is after Mephisto. Once I deal with Mephisto and you leave this ruined city, we'll still be enemies."

"Wait, that's not what I meant! I just..."

Amiya did not treat Frostnova as an enemy; Frostnova had taken care of Frostleaf, and this was a debt of gratitude that needed to be repaid.

"only……"

Amiya didn't know how to articulate her feelings; she sensed a vague emotion emanating from the other person. She could feel Frostnova's pain and confusion, which surprised Amiya. It turned out... there were normal people in the Reunion Movement too.

—The King Killer: "?"

From the Chernobog evacuation to the Lungmen defense, the emotions Amiya sensed from the Reunion infected were one of hysterical madness. These infected recklessly turned into kindling, attempting to ignite everything in their path and burn the world to ashes.

Frostnova made Amiya feel that communication was possible, and perhaps there was still hope for the Reunion Movement to stop. Things didn't have to get so bad; there was still a possibility of opening up another path before a greater catastrophe occurred.

"Let's talk about it after the battle."

Froststar shook her head. Just as Lin Lu said, sometimes it's simply a matter of different perspectives.

She left the ruins and walked towards her comrades in the Yeti Squad.

Amiya silently withdrew her gaze. Frostnova's assistance to Frostleaf was solely due to her personal wishes, and it did not represent the opinions of all Reunion members. Perhaps some people would even criticize Frostnova for this.

"Doctor, Jessica, she..."