Hello, Arknights

Chapter 293 Talks

"Sorry for the long wait. I was dealing with some matters that the Casimir officials asked me to do, so I came back a little late." Margaret Linguang and Maria Linguang hurriedly changed their armor and formally met Ling Dengxian Surtel in the living room.

"It's okay. I just got to know your sister, Miss Maria, about the situation... To be honest -

"Lin Guang, Casimir is a bit absurd as a country of knights."

Ling Dengxian's comment made Knight Yao hesitate to speak, but in fact, he also knew that this was not a problem of one or two people, nor was it a problem that one or two people could change.

This can't be called a reproach, because Lin Guang did nothing wrong.

"Lin Guang, in such a social context, you still choose to participate in the knight competitions that the mastermind relies on for a living... Can you tell me your reasons?" Ling Dengxian asked.

It is not common to see Lin Guang in casual clothes, and it is also not common to see Lin Guang being questioned.

"I am not only the long-rider of the Linguang family, but also the Linguang of Casimir."

"If it's just to protect the Linguang family, I can indeed join the Supervisory Commission and go to the army to serve the country's border defense, but... everything my grandfather and parents taught me prevents me from doing so." The twilight from the windowsill fell on her hands and shoulders, and then on those blazing eyes, like a flaming sun.

"We are not supporting the reputation of the knight family for the rights that belong to the knights, nor for the praise of others, nor for the blessing of future generations and the protection of their descendants."

"It's just that those who fight against injustice and suffering are called 'knights' when they fight. Knights don't need to wear armor or carry weapons. Those who can illuminate others are knights."

Ling waited for her to explain further, his eyes fixed on her.

"In today's Casimir, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Business Federation are at odds with each other. The rapidly developing business culture is impacting people's values ​​with actual material things. Violence is entertainment, public opinion is entertainment, and even life is...trampled. I know that this is their game and they make the rules. If the public can be self-aware, I can certainly ignore it. Entertainment is just entertainment, but the fact is... someone needs to stand up in their field to hope to awaken the majority of people."

"To be honest, it's not realistic."

Hearing this, Margaret just closed her eyes and sighed. In her opinion, Bai Ge was not a naive feathered beast in the ivory tower. He had seen fire, smoke, ruins and corpses. She herself knew that in the great trend, she really seemed childish and lonely.

"I--"

"But I don't think you're wrong, and I don't have the right to say you're wrong."

“In my hometown, there were many people who needed to be awakened, but there were very few people who did the right thing at a time like this, and they faced the most challenges.”

Ling Dengxian stared at the girl's eyebrows, which were as determined as those of men, and let out a breath, not knowing whether it was a smile or a sigh.

“I don’t think any decision is absolutely correct, because history only recognizes results, and history itself is a constantly rotating wheel. Unless it denies me, I will not make rash judgments.”

"Your country must be saved by yourselves."

The blond Kuranta opened his eyes slightly when he heard this, and his gaze penetrated the twilight and saw the sincere eyes on the other side.

The unexplained irritation flashed past her, and she shook her head slightly to calm herself down, then said, "Bai Ge, you've finished asking questions now, right? Now it's my turn to ask."

"Why are you at the jousting knights' competition?"

Ling Dengxian laughed dryly and looked away. Sulter glanced at him: "Why are you looking at me? I didn't ask you to go."

"Information collection encountered obstacles. The information and conclusions obtained previously on the infected were brought together in the knight competition. I just happened to encounter an opportunity, so I tried to participate as a knight. My original intention was to collect information."

"However, after learning a lot of information today, I think I can do something extra in this position." Ling Dengxian tapped the words lightly with his lips, confirming his thoughts and whether he expressed them accurately.

"This is what I want to warn you, White Dove. I know you are very strong. It was you who stood in front of us and resisted the disaster in Chernobyl. But...what if your enemy is not in front of you at all?"

Hearing this, Maria's pupils shrank. In her memory, her sister was the most solid guardian besides the elders. She had few rivals among her peers. Even Silver Spear Pegasus had extended an olive branch to her many times. But now, she seemed to admire the plain-looking friend in front of her... both in strength and spirit?

Ling Dengxian was silent. He thought for a moment and shook his head:

"In that battle, I didn't show my true strength. I paid a considerable price to gain that still insufficient strength. In fact, I'm not that strong. I was suppressed the whole time in that battle."

Margaret looked at his expression and understood that he chose to reveal his weakness at this time because he really took the warning to heart, but...

"You still don't plan to quit? I can use my connections to help you find information."

"Forget it, Lin Guang, you submitted your resignation and left Rhodes Island just to avoid suspicion. To be honest, it is a bit risky for us to come here at the invitation. If people find out that we are affiliated with Rhodes Island, then the doctor and others will be put in a passive position in certain situations." Ling Dengxian was prepared. There might be threats that he didn't know about, but just like when he decided to go to Ursus to face the wind and snow, he didn't hesitate too much.

Perhaps this is his advantage as a rootless person, he doesn't have to worry too much.

"So, have you heard of the No Helmet Alliance?"

"They are not just some urban legend passed down by word of mouth among the infected knights, right?" Ling Dengxian hesitated for a moment and asked softly, "Do they have a leader? If so, can you tell me their code name?"

He certainly didn't think he could find out his real name, and even Lin Guang probably wouldn't be able to find it out.

As the sworn enemies of the knights, the fact that they still occupy the territory of Grand Knight Casimir is a proof of their strength. It is very likely that they have the support of some big shots behind them.

"It doesn't mean much to know this, but I can tell you that there are two types of leaders in the No Helmet Alliance, two Qingjin and one--"

"platinum."

Ling Dengxian did not show too much surprise. He had heard this word as early as when he was in the West District, walking side by side with the "Platinum" girl, and when the evening breeze brought him the chilly news.

"Members of the Red Pine Knights were attacked by the Platinum Lord of the No-Helm Alliance and fled with serious injuries..."

He sighed, not wanting to continue wondering whether the "Platinum" was the white-haired Kuranta who looked as tired as a corporate slave.

But it was obvious that the girl was an excellent fighter, so it was basically confirmed that she was the killer.

"What's wrong? Are you worried?"

"It's nothing, I'll handle it myself... There's still too little I can do." Ling Dengxian shook his head.

Lin Guang looked at him in distress and said word by word: "But I believe that if it is Operator Bai Ge, he will definitely do the best he can."

"But since you've admitted that you're not strong, please don't try to be brave when you need my help."

"..." Ling Dengxian's eyes darkened, then brightened up and he smiled, "Of course."

"By the way, don't you want to ask about Nightingale's situation? Don't you think I've let you down by not bringing her with me?" Ling Dengxian couldn't help but tried to commit suicide.

"Of course, she has difficulty moving, so you were right to leave her in Rhodes Island to explore the environment on your own. I would be worried if you took her with you wherever you went." Lin Guang smiled brightly.

"What would you do if I told you that I did bring her here but left her in the house?"

"..."

"Well, well, I was just kidding, don't take it seriously." Ling Dengxian felt that Lin Guang's expression seemed to be changing in a bad direction, so he hurriedly explained.

"Hmm, yes."

"Right, wait, Surtel, you didn't seem to say anything..."

The Sarkaz girl held her forehead with her hand: "Do I look like I will agree with you?"

"This is not the voice of a nightingale—" Sartel also fell silent. Several people turned their heads together and saw the blonde devil girl lying on the windowsill, staring at them quietly. When she saw them looking over, she waved obediently to Mou Ling and the others.

"…You didn't confirm Liz's whereabouts?!"

Ling Dengxian seemed to hear the sound of Lin Guang moving his finger joints.