Arknights: Just Tell Me If the Mission's Done
Chapter 119

Saint Luo performs a divine miracle for FrostNova. (34)

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"What... what's going on?" A Yeti rubbed its eyes, unable to believe its eyes.

"Could it be that Luo Chen also possesses some special ability to resist the cold of his elder sister?" another Yeti speculated.

"No, that can't be right. I've never heard of such an ability."

When the time was almost two minutes, Luo Chen let go of his hand, stroked his chin, and summarized his experience.

He has now figured out how to play FrostNova using his bare hands.

The effect of this Silence Skill was far better than Luo Chen had expected.

Logically speaking, it takes some time for something to rise from below zero to room temperature, no matter how fast it does.

However, the moment Silence takes effect, it removes all the effects of Originium Arts.

Not only did FrostNova's body temperature return to normal instantly, but even the chill on her clothes disappeared.

It's as if this Originium Arts never existed.

At this moment, FrostNova had not yet recovered from the mental shock she had just experienced, and stood there blankly, like an ice sculpture.

FrostNova's mind was in a mess, and coupled with not sleeping last night, she was feeling somewhat dazed.

Did I just do something terrible?

Is this normal?

That's not normal.

"Big sister isn't freezing anymore?" Big Bear was naturally itching to get his hands on Luo Chen, who was hugging FrostNova.

However, what he cared more about was why Luo Chen hadn't been frozen into an ice sculpture.

Thinking of this, Big Bear reached out and poked FrostNova's wrist with his finger.

FrostNova was in a daze at the moment and did not exert any control over Originium Arts.

And then...

Ahhhhhh--

The Big Bear screamed and put its numb finger in its mouth to warm it up, but it was so cold that even its tongue stuck to the finger.

It can only make a whimpering sound.

Luo Chen looked at the Big Bear's pained expression and smiled with satisfaction.

"True magic can withstand scrutiny and be proven genuine."

"Now, as long as I don't say anything, no one will be able to see through my act."

Luo Chen draped the red robe of a cult priest, which he had prepared beforehand, over his shoulders, and then said to FrostNova, whose eyes were still darting around:

"Little White, let's go. We'll go rescue those villagers who have been bewitched by the cult."

Two hours later.

Chernobog, the northern mountains.

A dilapidated and impoverished village quietly welcomed the morning.

On the horizon, the morning light struggled to dispel the thick morning mist in the mountains, casting a dim golden glow on the dilapidated rooftops of the village.

The village houses are mostly built of adobe and dilapidated wooden planks, with broken roof tiles and some even exposed wooden beams due to wind and rain erosion.

The walls are covered with the marks of time, and moss and weeds grow stubbornly in the corners, as if telling the story of the village's vicissitudes.

The morning air was filled with the dampness of earth and a faint musty smell, the very scent of poverty and decay.

Occasionally, a gentle breeze would blow by, bringing the freshness of the distant mountains and forests, but it could not dispel this heavy feeling.

A middle-aged man started his busy day early.

He was dressed in tattered clothes and carrying simple tools, preparing to go up the mountain to cultivate the land.

Although the skin on his hands was weathered, his eyes shone with hope for life and longing for the future.

Because of the protection of the Ursus True God, the Empire has not bothered them for a year.

Life was peaceful and harmonious.

However, a few days ago a woman from Cautus claimed that they had been scammed.

How ridiculous.

If I weren't outmatched by them, I would have burned them to the ground as a sign of gratitude for True God's protection.

Today, just as always, the man left his home with gratitude to the True God.

However, when he reached the village entrance, he was shocked by what he saw.

The Swarm crowd had gathered there, a bustling scene filled with noise. Curious, he approached, wanting to find out what was going on.

Seeing this, the villagers nearby hurriedly told him:

"Brother, you're too late! A priest from the True God Church is distributing food; I heard everyone can get a free bowl of rice!"

A hint of surprise flashed in the man's eyes upon hearing this.

Rice cannot be grown in the mountains north of Ursus.

If you want to eat rice, you have to go to the mobile city and buy it with money.

The money spent on rice is enough to buy five portions of the same amount of buckwheat.

For them, rice is undoubtedly a luxury that exists only in legend.

Now, he was actually getting a bowl of rice for free, which was like a windfall for him.

He looked around and saw that the villagers' faces were filled with joy and excitement. They held the bowl of hard-earned rice in their hands as if they possessed the most precious treasure in the world.

The man couldn't help but be tempted. He quickly walked towards the crowd, wanting to receive the favor that was rightfully his.

As he drew closer, the priests of the True God Church gradually came into view.

He wore a red mask and a blood-red priest's robe.

They were solemnly distributing rice to each villager who came to collect their grain. The solemn and sacred atmosphere instilled a sense of awe in the men.

However, before he could even feel happy after receiving that bowl of rice,

But they discovered a woman Cautus standing some distance behind the priest.

Although the other person was also wearing a mask.

But he could recognize the ears with the black hair clips; they were undoubtedly the heretics who had tried to persuade him to abandon his faith the day before yesterday.

Chapter 164 The Miracle of Saint Luo Saves FrostNova. (34)

Half an hour ago,

"Wait, I won't go in."

"I had a falling out with the villagers here recently, and I'm worried it might affect your work."

FrostNova looked at the village they had been driven out of the day before yesterday and said to Luo Chen.

She was puzzled by Luo Chen's method of bribing people with food while pretending to be a cult priest.

But regardless of whether Luo Chen wanted to win people's hearts or do something else...

It's always better to stay away from people like myself who have had conflicts with the villagers.

However, Luo Chen said...

No, you must be there.

"Then I'll hide my ears."

She spoke softly, pulling the hood up over her head, trying to cover her pointed ears with the brim.

Although this position made her somewhat uncomfortable, she was willing to endure it as long as it avoided attracting unnecessary attention.

However, Luo Chen shook his head, his voice filled with an undeniable air of certainty.

"No, the ears must be exposed."

"Won't the villagers notice?" FrostNova was stunned. She looked up at Luo Chen, her eyes full of doubt.

"With me here, what are you afraid of?"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, his smile full of confidence.

He walked over to FrostNova and gently patted her shoulder.

"I was worried they wouldn't recognize me."

FrostNova hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

She felt like she had a lot to complain about, but Luo Chen's words made her realize that those problems weren't really problems.

Let's listen to Luo Chen.

Then, FrostNova stood silently to the side.

Kong Luo Chen then led his men to distribute grain to the villagers, relying on word of mouth from one villager to another.

There may be villagers who still don't believe in the Ursus True God, but no one would refuse a bowl of rice.

Before long, about 80% of the villagers had gathered at the village entrance.

FrostNova stood behind Luo Chen, her gaze unconsciously wandering through the surrounding crowd, searching for faces that might recognize her.

As the crowd gathered, her heart began to race involuntarily.

She felt as if she were being watched by countless eyes, and every tiny movement she made could become the focus of attention.

She tried to reduce the chances of being recognized by minimizing her presence, but what people fear most is often what is most likely to happen.

The more she tried to hide it, the more furtive she appeared.

Just then, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly rang out, shattering the previously peaceful atmosphere like a bolt from the blue.

He pointed at FrostNova, his voice filled with anger and accusation:

"That long-eared guy is the one who made us turn our backs on the True God the day before yesterday!"

The man's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating a thousand ripples.

The villagers, who had been immersed in joy and gratitude to True God, suddenly became alert.

Their gazes all turned to FrostNova, their eyes filled with scrutiny and suspicion.

FrostNova's heart sank suddenly. She felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet and quickly spread throughout her body.

She knew she had been recognized.

"Call..."

FrostNova tried to regulate her disordered breathing.

The only thing that reassured her was that she could see that Luo Chen in front of her showed no sign of panic.

It was as if everything was under his control.

Luo Chen quickly proved with his actions that everything was under his control.

He stood before the crowd glaring at FrostNova, hands raised high, and calmly asked the angry man:

"Before the great and benevolent Ursus True God, all His people should be joyful and happy."

"God's people, can you tell me why you are angry?"

The man frowned in displeasure, pointed at FrostNova, and loudly rebuked her:

"That one with the long ears is a heretic!"

"The day before yesterday, she openly slandered our beloved Ursus True God, claiming that he does not exist. This is blasphemy and an insult to the divine! How can you tolerate such a heretic among us?"

His words caused a huge uproar among the crowd. The villagers, who were already skeptical of such a windfall, were now even more agitated and became wary.

The man continued to question:

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