Hello, Arknights

Chapter 351 Diverging paths

How did Texas become associated with skirts?

This was what surprised Ling Dengxian as he curled up in the trunk of the car. Texas was changing into his regular clothes in the car. He could vaguely hear a rustling sound, and his imagination made his ears feel a little hot unconsciously.

He had to admit that he cared a lot. The way Texas tore off her overly long skirt just now left a deep impression on him. After getting used to being with her day and night, he seemed to have ignored her charm as a woman.

Because Texas is more inclined to be handsome.

He used to admire Texas very much, but he had witnessed her strength during the Lungmen riots and relied on her reliability in the snowfields. However, because the situation was too serious, his gratitude was greater than his affection.

After Texas changed, everyone got back into the car, started the engine, and arrived at the Rhodes Island port. Penguin Logistics had also completed its supply run. Exiah chatted happily with the Rhodes Island reserve operators, showing no concern for the danger zone. Instead, the Rhodes Island operators were worried about them: "Victoria is the most dangerous place in the Inner Circle right now. Taking risks just for logistics... isn't it a bit too risky?"

"Don't worry, we know what we're doing and won't joke with our lives. I heard they're short on manpower and need us to help transport supplies. It's an important mission."

"Anyway... Well, maybe this is why you Penguin Logistics can do cross-border business." The Rhodes Island operator sighed and waved his hand to signal the checkpoint ahead to pass.

"Don't be so distant. We're colleagues, nominally speaking. Isn't Operator White Dove quite popular?" Croissant, who was in the co-pilot seat, blinked. "He's also very active with us. He's a well-known figure in Longmen. Of course, only within the Longmen Guard Bureau."

"Hmm, that description is a bit strange... How could someone as easygoing as Operator White Dove be so interested in the spotlight?" He then looked apologetic, as if he'd just remembered. "Oh yeah, I almost forgot what I told you guys. You're White Dove's colleagues, so you wouldn't help him escape, would you? Doctor Kal'tsit said he really needs to rest and can't handle the constant stress."

"Haha, how could that be?" Exia laughed.

"Then let's check it out. It won't cause any trouble anyway." Ace said gently when he came to the entrance of the ship after receiving the news that the white pigeon had disappeared.

The smile on the Angel's face froze, and he scratched his head, "But we're in a hurry..."

"Just check the trunk. After all, there's a greater possibility that someone is hiding there, right? It won't take too long." Upon hearing this, Exia wanted to say something else, but Texas got out of the car, met Ace, and nodded as a greeting.

Both of them still had an impression of each other, and both were good. Texas glanced at what he was holding in his hand, his eyes softened slightly, and he understood what he meant.

"Exiac, please cooperate. It's okay."

"Ah... okay then." Exiah felt a little guilty. Although he didn't know what Texas was planning, he still chose to trust his partner's decision.

There were two cars. Ace opened the trunk of the first car, just glanced at the luggage, and turned to the next car without stopping. When passing by, he glanced at the triangle and Mostima in the car, and understood.

"Bang." The trunk was opened. There were a lot of luggage, but no expected figure. Ace saw something with a glance, and he guessed where that person was.

"Do you have to bring such a big guitar on a business trip?" Ace looked away from the guitar case.

"There has to be some entertainment - of course, I hope there will be opportunities for entertainment." Lapland leaned out of the driver's seat of the car and snapped his fingers.

"That's very Penguin Logistics style." Ace nodded, closed the trunk door, turned to look at Texas, and tossed the weapon in his hand to her: "In order to let Bai Ge recover from his injuries in peace, as his friends, is it okay for me to give his weapon to you for temporary safekeeping?"

"Will it objectively reduce his mobility?" Texas took the two swords and asked, "His siege spear is broken again, right?"

"Yes, our colleagues in the engineering department are working hard on the repairs, so he won't be able to come up with that idea anytime soon." Ace said calmly, sighing. He turned his gaze back to the car and instructed, "Be careful on your way back and come back as soon as possible."

Ace's voice rose a few degrees, and Ling Dengxian heard it, and his heart was slightly touched. His heart was beating wildly just now and he almost thought that Ace was really going to find him out - he didn't think he could hide it from an elite operator.

"Yeah, of course." Texas gripped the hilts of the two swords and understood Ace's intentions. "Thanks."

After leaving Rhodes Island, the Penguin Logistics car sped for a distance. When Rhodes Island shrank to the point where only a black dot could be seen, the two drivers slowed down one after another, opened the trunk, and Ling Dengxian also crawled out of the big guitar case.

"Senior Baige, are you okay? Although the box is not small, it's still too much for the Tibetans, right?" Kong, the first one to get off the car, hurried over with a guitar in his arms and pulled him up.

Ling Dengxian stretched his aching and stiff limbs and sat back unsteadily, but he also sat down and rubbed his calves to ease the discomfort: "It's not too bad, it's not a big problem."

"Oh, then let me put the guitar back. It's too troublesome to carry it in the car." Kong's concern was fleeting, and Ling Dengxian reluctantly moved his seat for this.

"So you are going to Victoria this time too?" Kong hummed a melody while packing his things, while Ling Dengxian shifted his attention to the main point. The person he was asking was Texas, who had just got off the bus. The latter took out a pocky from his pocket, bent down and handed it to him. Her long hair hung down on the side, shining with luster. She was using the headband that Ling Dengxian bought for her in Casimir.

"Yes, but we're taking a different route. We need to go outside of Victoria to get the goods first, and then our destination is..." It was Exia who answered him. She scratched her head and smiled awkwardly, "What's it called? I only remember its location on the map."

"Nasirsha, I heard the name's allusion is 'Red Dragon's Lair.'" The wind rustled the grass. Lappland squinted at the logistics list, her smile always revealing sharp canine teeth. "This mission is indeed not easy. Choosing an overseas logistics company is probably to conceal the operation."

"Nasrsha? Tara and Victoria... Boss, do you also hope that this unusual disaster can be quelled?" Mostima was probably the person in the group who had the most basic information. At this moment, a hint of worry flashed in her blue eyes.

"Red Dragon?" Ling Dengxian was more interested in this title.

"Actually, it refers to Draco. Historically, Draco once shared the crown with the Lion, but eventually fell into decline due to political struggles. Now Victoria no longer has a so-called Crown Prince Draco." Mostima explained.

"To be frank, ever since their nobles banded together to hang the previous old Lion King and the heir to the throne fled, noble Victoria has no longer had an emperor, let alone a crown prince. Now, standing on the high-speed battleships of various factions are numerous dukes."

Lappland scoffed, "That is to say, if you insist on going deep into the dangerous hinterland to rescue people, you have to be wary of more than just those monsters."

"I know." Ling Dengxian nodded. He had been involved in the edge of a Duke's plot before everything started. A person like that could sometimes affect the lives of thousands of people with just one move.

"Perhaps you have some insights, but I still want to give you a piece of advice. The higher someone's position in the system of power, the less likely they are to act or think like a 'human being'."

Haha, I'm very curious, if you witness and experience their madness with your own eyes, will your burning flame still be as bright?

Lappland showed an intriguing look.

The car set off again and rushed across the wilderness to Victoria until it arrived at the supply station. People with different purposes had to go in different directions. Ling Dengxian and Sanjiaotie had to buy a temporary vehicle here.

Mostima had been weighing the pros and cons, and Croissant handed her a message from her boss. Although the decision was finally returned to her, she couldn't ignore the reminder in it.

This time it was indeed dangerous. She had guessed what was being transported. If she wasn't there, the Angels would have to revise their strategy to a more roundabout one. But Ling Dengxian...

Ling Dengxian had already made up his mind: "I won't go. Or rather, I'll come find you guys if I find the bagpipe in time."

"Do you think what you're about to do will be easier than what we're doing?" Mastema made her decision as soon as she spoke. She tapped him on the head with her staff, then put away her smile and said seriously, "Don't be so stubborn. We'll come to help you soon. In the meantime, we'll also keep an eye on Bagpipe's movements."

Texas didn't say anything. She knew that Ling Dengxian's path led to a personal pursuit, which was ultimately full of difficulties and obstacles under the general environment.

She also wanted to put down her mission and help him, but this time she could not be irresponsible for the safety of her companions.

So even though she impulsively tore off the hem of her skirt when they first met, she finally restrained herself. Moreover, she knew that some people would not follow the rules. If they all chose to leave the team, it would be really difficult to ensure the safety of the remaining people.

"Take it with you, trust me, I'll come to you soon."

Texas handed him the two swords. Ling Dengxian took the weapons and looked into her amber eyes. He always felt that there was something different about her. His face felt a little hot after looking at her for a long time.

"Well, I'll try to find the bagpipes as soon as possible, and we'll go back together." His gaze moved down to her.

"it is good."

Texas straightened his collar, pressing his shoulders with his fingertips before pulling away, as if conveying concern.

The car started again, and the dust went away. Triangle Iron never intervened in the meeting with Penguin Logistics. She just waited quietly for Ling Dengxian.

"Let's go too. From now on, we'll rely on you, a local."

"Yeah." Triangle nodded vigorously. Ling Dengxian noticed something unusual and reluctantly drew his sword.

"Wait a moment, let me handle it..."

The sword was unsheathed, and a chill invaded the white figure. The clanging of swords, accompanied by wild laughter, left sword marks on both sides of the aftermath of the battle between the two.

His lungs ached, and breathing was painful. He had no choice but to put it aside for the time being. He sent Rupert flying with his sword, coughed a few times, sighed, and his eyes sharpened.

"Lappland, don't be stupid at this time. I don't have time to waste any more."

White Wolf bowed slightly, smiling: "Then you can try to beat me into submission."

In the dust of the distant wilderness, a pale, bone-like figure with a bloody aura moved forward slowly.

"Finally... I've waited for this opportunity."

The Blood Demon was not in a hurry to settle accounts, firstly because his strength was greatly reduced now, and secondly because he was also quite interested in the bloody disaster in Victoria.