Hello, Arknights

Chapter 320 I'm tired and don't want to take a title

"...It's you, W." After removing the blank bullets at the end of an alley, Duva looked at the short-haired Sarkaz who walked out of the shadows. He threw away the toys she had arranged casually, stood up and straightened his back, his eyes calm, "But it's good that it's you."

"Huh? So the person who attracted me here wants to find me for something?" W tossed the detonator remote control in his hand. He did not feel helpless because the other party was stronger than him and was at a dangerous distance. Instead, he smiled and waited for his next words.

There is no doubt that with such a coincidental timing and place, Duva must have come here for that bastard.

"In the absence of any emotional connection, hiring mercenaries is naturally a commission." Duva said lightly.

"Oh? Is there something that even the Wind Sword can't handle that you need me to do?" W shook his slender arrow-shaped tail. Although he was indeed curious in his heart, he still acted indifferent.

"There are many things that are inconvenient for me to do, and these things need to be done by people who are experts in the field."

"Oh~ Sorry, I just forgot that someone is on the wanted list of a killer organization in Casimir. We really have to keep our heads down when we enter the city." W said sarcastically, "Everyone has their own expertise. What do you want me to blow up?"

"Not entirely, but it is indeed most appropriate for you to do it. Do you agree?" Duval was indifferent to her ridicule. He knew that this guy was just like that.

W stared at him and smiled softly: "Then let's talk about the rules. If you want a mercenary to work hard, then give me the price I expect. How about that?"

"Of course, you should know that I don't want any money for our conversation." At this point W put away his smile, his eyes like a quiet blood-red lake under heavy fog.

Although it sounded like they were very intimate, Duva was quite clear about what W wanted. He hesitated a little, but he had a mental plan before that. After a moment, he said in a low voice: "The most I can do is tell you what I know. Don't have too high expectations."

"No problem. To be honest, I'm quite surprised that you agreed to this so readily."

"Because I don't know much."

W shrugged. At least there would be gains.

"So what do you want me to do?"

Seeing that she agreed, Duva nodded, but he turned his body slightly to avoid her sight. W saw another person of her tribe in the shadows: "You can talk to him for the details."

"...The leader of the bounty hunters in the Casimir region?" She looked at Duva again, and after a moment, she relaxed her frown. "I see, that's right. You were once a legendary bounty hunter, too. You have a wide network of contacts."

Tolan Cash waved at her, leaned close to Duval and whispered, "Wind Sword, is she the blaster you mentioned who can carry out the plan?"

"It may seem crazy, but it would be hard to find another blaster of her level in this city," Duva said solemnly. He looked at the sky and said, "You won't need me for the details. I'm leaving now."

W didn't say anything, nor was he worried that Duva would go back on his word. If he wanted to find someone, there would always be a way.

Kavaleraki city center, Krakow hotels.

Facing Kuranta in front of him, Ling Dengxian had a complicated expression. No matter how he reacted, the other party didn't seem to have any intention of bringing up any unnecessary matters.

"Sir Platinum Knight, do you need me to explain it to you in more detail?" The low voice of the blond Kuranta man silenced him. He frowned and asked deliberately, "Uncle Manna, I think we should know each other, right?"

He really didn't expect that the company that McKee mentioned was responsible for the talks with him was the company where Mainna worked, and he didn't expect that the person he would meet was Mainna himself.

Of course, what surprised him most was Mainna’s own attitude.

"..." Mainna sighed and put down the document, but his eyes were still on the end of the paper. He had never looked at him directly from the beginning.

"Your Excellency the Platinum Knight, I just think that non-work related topics can be discussed outside of work hours. That's how life should be, isn't it?"

Ling Dengxian looked directly into the pair of dull golden eyes that ignored him. He understood what Mainna was mocking, and this was exactly the misunderstanding he hated the most.

"Maena, I didn't really want to come here today—"

"I was forced to do this. If I want to continue the special tournament smoothly, I have no choice but to compromise temporarily, so I came anyway." Maenna closed her eyes and said calmly, "I didn't blame you, did I? You have no reason to care about my blame, right?"

"You and Lin Guang are different, which is why I took the initiative to seek advice from you before, but we have the same goal..." After opening his eyes again, Maenna's eyes seemed to be calmer. He sorted out the documents, put away the pen, put the information on the table, pressed it with his fingertips, and made a rubbing sound on the table. "No one will care what you think. People who watch you will only pay attention to what you will do."

"Mr. Platinum Knight, you seem to be in poor condition today. I think there is still some time before the next game. It may be a more beneficial choice for us to discuss the relevant issues on another day."

"I hope you can take a look at the relevant information about the endorsed weapons. We really look forward to working with you." He bowed slightly, but Mainna's figure was like a long sword, and his movements were solemn and neat. It was more like leaving in a huff with a disagreement than a polite farewell.

Ling Dengxian took a deep breath to calm himself down, "There is a gap in information between us, it's normal for him not to understand..."

He muttered to himself and fell silent again. How was this different from what Maenna had said? He looked up and saw the figure of the man who had left was still on the street outside the window. His tall stature made him stand out from the crowd, but his demeanor was no different from those hurried office workers. The "Lin Guang" of the Lin Guang family just stood in the crowd. No one would associate him with the word "knight", but in Ling Dengxian's eyes, his arrogance was exactly the same as that of a noble knight, even if he was humble to the people he hated, even if he worked hard for the job he hated the most, even if he was silent in the dust, indifferent to the decline of the world.

He certainly doesn't look like a knight.

But he deserved this pride better than most of the "knights". He did not stand on the stage, which he regarded as a child's play, for money. He did not look straight at himself, his opponent, or the laurel crown hanging high in the sky.

Perhaps the drizzle and breeze are more suitable for him than the cheers and ribbons on the championship podium.

Humble, yet still proud.

The green light came on, he stepped forward and disappeared into the crowd.

Ling Dengxian sighed again: "No matter how angry you are... finish the meal you ordered before leaving."

He took bite after bite of the tasteless exquisite dish and cleared the obstacles in front of him. He had a rough idea.

"So you came to me for advice?" Precious twisted her white hair with her slender fingers, turned the swivel chair under her, and put on a lovely smile: "I am flattered to be trusted by Lao Bai, flattered..."

Ling Dengxian's forehead was throbbing with a vein: "Don't force me to do it."

Putting his hands together as an apology, the doctor gathered his coat and stood up. He took out his glasses from his chest and put them on. He carefully read the information Ling Dengxian brought. The more he read, the more his mouth curled up. Finally, he closed the document, sat on the table in the hotel room, and said with a smile: "Whether you care about Mr. Maenna's opinion or not, just agree to it first."

"why?"

"I have something I want to know... What? Are you really planning to become a professional competitive knight? Whether you can continue to stay in Casimir is another matter."

"...Hearing what you said, I have a bad feeling." Ling Dengxian became alert, "I warned you before not to do anything weird! When Director Kai and Amiya are not around, I have the obligation to keep an eye on you and make sure you don't do anything rash."

"Stop, stop, stop. I didn't say what I wanted to do. It's just that Rhodes Island won't stay here for long, and you don't plan to stay in the Casimir base, right? Of course, if you plan to stay here, I will kidnap - well, I will send someone to kidnap you and take you back to Rhodes Island." The Doctor said unhappily and punched him, but was met with an invincible blow.

"You'd better... But I won't interfere with your freedom, so I'm telling you so many times, aunt, it will be difficult to run away when the time comes."

"I told you I didn't, okay?"

The topic came to an end. After the doctor came, Ling Dengxian naturally didn't plan to use his brain. Although he didn't get along with her, he still believed in Precious's ability.

"Hey, Lao Bai, I remember you haven't met Amiya yet?"

"You're right. I've been to a few cocktail parties, but I didn't see Amiya. And you'd better change the name for me."

"Brother, please use your brain to think about this. Amiya is underage! Are you afraid that Kal'tsit will tear your head off if you dare to bring her to the cocktail party?"

"You don't have to drink alcohol to attend a cocktail party. You see, don't I drink juice every time I go?" Ling Dengxian said with inexplicable pride.

"So you're lame and boring. Are you afraid that one of us will eat you when you get drunk, or are you afraid that I'll carry Franka Huang to your room to have some fun?"

"First, you can't carry me, and second, I'm afraid of waking up the next day hanging upside down on the bridge and listening to Warfarin's good morning greetings."

"Alright, alright, it's almost time to go. I won't keep you here any longer. I have a lot to do. I have to meet someone tomorrow. His name is something like Charne... Anyway, I'm very busy. You should be grateful that I can take the time to give you psychological counseling."

Ling Dengxian really wanted to slap her, but he still thanked her and left quickly so as not to disturb her.

Precious moved to the bed, crossed her white thighs, and held her chin with her hand, thinking: "Amiya deliberately avoided Baige... It seems that this guy really has a lot of secrets that even he himself doesn't know."

Walking out of the hotel where the doctor and others were staying, Ling Dengxian noticed an elegant figure on the street. Seeing him looking at her, the other party waved at him with a smile, motioning him to come closer for a chat.

"Miss Viviana?"

"Mr. Platinum, I heard... Mr. McGee made things difficult for you?" The Candle Knight did not walk side by side with him, but strolled on the street one after the other. As their steps rose and fell, the bell that Ling Dengxian had heard before rang again clearly and pleasantly.

"Nothing, isn't it said that... every competitive knight in Casimir will encounter such a thing?" Candle Knight looked back, and Ling Dengxian suddenly remembered her identity and apologized quickly, "Ah, sorry, I forgot that you are not from Casimir, and I took it for granted."

"It doesn't matter. As long as you stand in this prosperous city, there will always be unsatisfactory things that make you feel unhappy." The Candle Knight turned around and continued to move forward. "In fact, this is nothing. Earlier, this city of knights had already made me realize that it is not the same as those recorded and praised in poems and books... There are not too many poetic epics, but more of the melodies that make people feel a little surprised, not very beautiful."

"Ms. Viviana?" Ling Dengxian felt that she seemed to be hinting at something.

"Mr. Bai Jin, I think I need to apologize to you first. I actually have some other thoughts about you." Candle Knight stopped and turned to look at him with an apologetic look in his eyes. "I approached you... because you and Glory Knight are very good friends. I want to get to know the people around her to understand whether she is as noble and selfless as the rumors say."

"Any results?" Ling Dengxian was not angry. He was just curious about why she cared so much about Lin Guang, and she didn't seem to have any ill intentions.

"Your actions speak for themselves. People with different interests often have nothing to talk about." The Candle Knight bowed slightly to him. "I was wondering if the visit without a verbal promise on a date was Mr. Platinum's expression of dissatisfaction with me, thinking that the interests I showed were far from yours."

Ling Dengxian was stunned for a moment. This was a question he had never thought about before: "No."

"But you agreed to visit me, but you didn't tell me the exact date. Isn't that..."

Seeing Viviana's puzzled reaction, Ling Dengxian remembered that Bai Jin said that not many people in Casimir knew Yan Country. He thought it was because of cultural differences. He smiled and waved his hand to let her relax: "No, that's not what I meant. It should be because of different customs. In my hometown, 'Come to my home when you are free' is often just a greeting. You don't need to make an appointment. You just need to contact me before you go. So I thought you were just being polite to me."

"Is that so? It seems that there are still many beautiful sights on earth that need to be explored and pursued, and they are worth my visit... So, Mr. Platinum, would you like to come to my residence today?"

Ling Dengxian said tactfully: "If it's too far, I won't go, even if I take a car."

The Candle Knight covered his mouth and chuckled, "I'm already here. I came out just to take a walk after dinner and just happened to run into you, the Platinum Knight. I didn't expect that you, who usually keep a low profile, would come to the most prosperous area of ​​Casimir."

Ling Dengxian was surprised and looked around, discovering that the household in front of him was indeed different from the other households. The flowers on the windowsill were blooming in gold and white, with a faint fragrance.

"I thought Miss Candle Knight would choose a quieter area."

"It's Casimir's request. I can't refuse. This is one of the quietest places nearby." Viviana opened the door and smiled at him. "So, Platinum Knight, what is your choice?"