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Chapter 71: Lin Yühsia, since you are here, don't leave


"Ah, um... thank you..."

Lin Yühsia put the imported watermelon and other expensive gifts she brought on the desk and looked at Jiawei awkwardly.

"Um... doctor, do you have anything else to say?"

"Ah, don't worry, it's not a big deal."

Jiawei accepted the gift from Lin Yühsia and showed a harmonious smile on his face.

"Actually, there is something I want to tell you. Rhodes Island will leave here after completing the rescue work in Chernobog."

"Is... is that so..."

"This means that Rhodes Island will not return to Lungmen in the short term."

"Yes... yes..."

Faced with the doctor's words, Lin Yühsia was a little confused for a while.

"Doctor, why are you telling me this..."

"I mean, in order to prevent me from having any regrets, you should join Rhodes Island."

"Ah, so that's the case... I thought you were going to do something weird to me... Hey, hey, hey? Wait a minute... Wait a minute!"

At this moment, Lin Yühsia finally understood what Doctor meant.

"What did you say!? Let me join Rhodes Island!? This... how can this be possible!"

"Now I am more interested in the 'weird things' you just mentioned... Ahem! Forget it, let's talk about business first..."

Jiawei coughed a few times, then took out a contract that he had prepared in advance.

"As long as you sign this 'indenture'... I mean this 'employment contract,' you can become a glorious Rhodes Island operator! Work hard with me to save the infected people of Terra!"

"This, this is impossible! Doctor, your request is too much! For this kind of thing, I have to go back to Lungmen to ask my father's consent at least!"

Lin Yühsia said, turning around and wanting to leave the doctor's office.

But the next moment, she was blocked by Blaze and Rosmontis, two senior operators of Rhodes Island from the Feline race.

Although Rosmontis felt a little embarrassed to treat Lin Yühsia like this, Blaze enjoyed it.

But when she thought that it was Lin Yühsia who ordered the Shadow Guard to stop the Doctor, she didn't have any psychological burden...

Jiawei crossed his fingers and put them on his lips, saying with a smirk,

"Hehehe... Lin Yühsia, I'm not stupid... If I ask you to go back, will you really come back again?"

"Doctor, I really can't accept your request..."

Lin Yühsia took a deep breath and gradually calmed down. She then put her hands on the desk and looked at Jiawei seriously.

"My father is the Rat King. He will definitely not agree. If you force me to stay like this, he will never let you go if he finds out! You want to be an enemy of the Lungmen' underworld?"

"Hmmmm... against the Lungmen's criminal gang? So awesome~"

At this moment, the system prompt message sounded in Jiawei's mind.

[Host, please choose from the following options.] 

[Sane option: Lin Yühsia is the daughter of the Lungmen gang's Rat King. It's better not to make things too difficult for her. Reward: none.] 

[Insane option: Lin Yühsia, you must become an operator of my Rhodes Island today! Reward: strength +10, get the Caster Operator Lin Yühsia.] 

Just looking at the reward, you know what to choose!

"Bang!"

Jiawei snapped his fingers.

The door was opened, and Ch'en, who had been prepared for a long time, walked in with a gloating look on her face.

"Lin Yühsia, there is a saying in Great Yan: if you often walk by the river, you will get your feet wet. You capsized in the gutter! "

"Ch'en, you are here too!"

Lin Yühsia never expected that Ch'en would join Rhodes Island directly after leaving Lungmen.

And Ch'en knew her very well. If she stood on the doctor's side to help Rhodes Island, Lin Yühsia would be unable to escape...

"Ch'en, I'll leave it to you to persuade Lin Yühsia to join Rhodes Island."

"No problem, doctor. I know all about Lin Yühsia's 'weaknesses' and 'handles,' I will definitely make her obedient!"

"Hehehehe... Okay, Ch'en, I look forward to your methods..."

Then Jiawei and Ch'en's figures gradually enveloped the petite Lin Yühsia.

"No... don't!~"

After a lot of trouble, with the help of Ch'en Huijie, Lin Yühsia finally compromised with Rhodes Island and successfully joined Rhodes Island...

——

After the Chernobog incident, Wei Yenwu's pressure was reduced a lot.

But after his niece Ch'en left Lungmen and joined Rhodes Island, he still felt a little helpless and lonely.

On the night when Rhodes Island set off from Lungmen,

Wei Yenwu and his wife invited their old friend, Rat King Lin Gerui, to visit their home.

Lungmen had just been invaded by the Reunion Movement, which had caused considerable damage to Lungmen. Now it was time to discuss the matter of reconstruction with his old friend Rat King, who controlled the underground forces of Lungmen.

However, after three rounds of drinking, the slightly drunk Wei Yenwu and Lin Gerui gradually relaxed their tone of voice and began to talk about their family affairs involuntarily.

"Old Wei, I heard that Ch'en joined Rhodes Island. Now Rhodes Island has left Lungmen. What do you think about this?"

"What do you think? Of course I don't want Ch'en to leave Lungmen!"

After talking about this topic, Wei Yenwu drank the white wine in the glass in a somewhat irritable manner and sighed to the Rat King Lin Gerui with emotion.

"You should also know that I intend to train Ch'en to be my successor, but I didn't expect that she would join Rhodes Island and leave Lungmen... It's really fate..."

"Hahaha, Old Wei, don't be so pessimistic! Ch'en is not a child anymore. It's not a bad thing to let her go out for a few years!"

"Hmph! Easy for you to say... Since Lin Yühsia came back from school, why haven't I seen her leave Lungmen? If Yühsia also leaves Lungmen with Rhodes Island like Ch'en, do you agree?"

"How can that be! Lin Yühsia is my own daughter!"

Faced with Wei Yenwu's question, the Rat King answered without hesitation.

In addition, Lin Yühsia was his daughter born in his old age, so she was like a pearl in his palm—extremely precious to him.

"My niece is not some princess either! I raised her since she was a child!" Wei Yenwu complained to Lin Gerui.

"Forget it, people's sorrows and joys cannot be the same... By the way, where is Lin Yühsia? I remember that you and your daughter were invited tonight..."

"Well..."

Faced with Wei Yenwu's question, Lin Gerui also shook his head in confusion.

"The day before yesterday, Lin Yühsia went out and never came back. Maybe she went to a friend's house. Really, after growing up, she never tells her old father where she's going..."

Bang bang bang...

Just then, the door was knocked, and one of the Rat King's followers came to his ear and whispered anxiously.

"Not good! According to the information I just found, Miss Lin... actually left Lungmen with Rhodes Island!"

Bang!

"What!"

When the Rat King heard the news, the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground and shattered.

"Rhodes Island! You even kidnapped my daughter——!??"

Although the Rat King was very reluctant, he couldn't say anything after learning from the communication that his daughter had "voluntarily" stayed at Rhodes Island...

"Damn Doctor, you took my daughter away without saying a word! When you return to Lungmen, Let me see how I deal with you!" The Rat King held a grudge.

When Jiawei accepted the party invitation from Penguin Logistics and returned to Lungmen with Lin Yühsia, there would definitely be a "bloody storm."

Of course, that is a story for later...

——

Although Lin Yühsia was very resistant to working at Rhodes Island at first, after staying there for a while, she found that it wasn't the terrible, black-hearted enterprise she had imagined.

Although most of the people here were infected, everyone was full of hope for life.

She could also use her special status to help Rhodes Island contact the infected people in Lungmen's slums, guiding them to seek medical treatment.

Except for not being able to go home... it didn’t seem too bad.

In addition to her daily work, Lin Yühsia also received professional training from Rhodes Island.

Although Lin Yühsia had many years of practical experience under her father’s guidance, Rhodes Island’s combat records still provided her with a great deal of inspiration.

Not only that, Rhodes Island also assigned the elite Caster operator Skyfire to provide her with special guidance, which greatly improved her Originium Arts.

"If I want to improve my combat ability, it seems staying at Rhodes Island temporarily isn't so bad... If I stay in Lungmen forever, I might never be able to beat my dad..."

With this thought in mind, Lin Yühsia gradually accepted life at Rhodes Island.

However, in actual combat and training, Lin Yühsia gradually discovered the bottleneck in her Originium Arts...


This also caused her "Elite Subject 2" test to be delayed...

At this time, Jiawei happened to pass by the training room.


After learning that Lin Yühsia had encountered a bottleneck in her Originium Arts, he immediately said that he could help solve the problem.

"Doctor? Are you really serious? Do you really know how to help me break through the bottleneck?"

Lin Yühsia couldn’t help but get excited when she heard that Doctor could help her.

"Of course."

Jiawei nodded at Lin Yühsia with a smile and then began to check the system information that had just appeared in his mind.

"Host, please choose from the following options."

"Sane option: pour more resources into Lin Yühsia. Note: this option requires a large amount of Lungmen coins, and it will take a month to break through the bottleneck and reach second-level combat power."

"Insane option: take off Lin Yühsia’s black stockings. Reward: Lin Yühsia immediately breaks through her bottleneck and reaches Elite 2 power. Lin Yühsia’s favorability +50."

Although it was a bit strange to take away Lin Yühsia’s black stockings, being able to immediately help her break through the bottleneck and increase combat power was great! And it also increased favorability!?

Is this system from Ciweimao? It was too easy to use!

This Insane option was simply irresistible!

Just as Jiawei was organizing his words, Lin Yühsia in front of him looked at him expectantly.

The Doctor had killed several shadow guards she had led with his own hands—his strength could not be underestimated!

If she could receive his personal guidance, she would definitely gain a lot!

At the same time, Skyfire in the training room also came over to Lin Yühsia with a smile.

"I’ve said it before: the Doctor really cares about us Rhodes Island operators. If we have any difficulties, he’ll help us to the best of his ability."

"Y-Yes, Miss Skyfire! You’re right!"

Lin Yühsia smiled and nodded at Skyfire.

"Um... Doctor, how exactly can you help me break through the bottleneck?"

Seeing that the Doctor was slow to respond, Lin Yühsia asked cautiously.

"Well, it's very simple..."

After confirming the system options, Jiawei showed a serious instructor’s expression, then pointed at Lin Yühsia’s black stockings.

"As long as you take off this pair of stockings, you will become stronger."

"..."

"...Eh?"

Lin Yühsia and Skyfire were so surprised in the training room that they couldn't speak for a moment after hearing what Doctor said...

What is Doctor suddenly saying!?

Isn’t this blatant harassment!?

After a while, Lin Yühsia finally couldn't hold it anymore and shyly retorted.

"Doctor? What are you talking about!? Are you serious!?"

"Of course, I’m very serious."
Jiawei still maintained a serious expression.

"You’ll know once you take them off."

"Eh? Ah, o-okay... okay..."

Finally, with Jiawei’s help, Lin Yühsia half-believingly took off her black stockings, revealing a pair of flawless white legs...

And at that moment, she suddenly felt her whole body jolt, and her mind became much clearer.

"Very good. Now try tackling the bottleneck you encountered before."

"O-Okay, Doctor."

She then followed Doctor’s instructions, holding her short sword staff once more and began to perform an Art.

To her surprise, her Originium Art was smoother than before! Her thoughts were also more fluid.

"Why... why is this? Is it because wearing those restricted my Originium Art?"

"Hehehe... that’s right!"

Jiawei took the opportunity to explain with a master’s air.

"Humans are strange creatures. Some people can fight a strong enemy for three hundred rounds just by taking off their clothes. Others can play mahjong exceptionally well as long as they take off their shoes... and I found you’re in a similar situation."

"Is that so! I... I understand now! Thank you so much!"

Jiawei’s words made Lin Yühsia realize the truth.

Gratitude appeared on her face, and her favorability doubled!

--

It had been more than a month since Rhodes Island left Chernobog.

Because Kazimierz was interested in establishing a commercial partnership with Rhodes Island, the ship left Chernobog and headed west toward Kazimierz.

While passing by the vicinity of Leithanien, Rhodes Island’s ship discovered a group of infected who had fled from Leithanien and were now living in an abandoned village nearby.

As a Catastrophe was about to occur around them, and out of humanitarian concern, Rhodes Island did not hesitate to begin a rescue operation.

While rescuing these Leithanian refugees, Jiawei also obtained a very important piece of information.

Some of them had seen a former Reunion Squad come to Leithanien from Ursus, heading toward the vicinity of Wolumonde.

And the leader of that team was none other than the former Reunion member, Mudrock.


----



72. Found Mudrock's location! Begin the capture!

Upon hearing the good news from the refugees in Leithania, Jiawei couldn’t help but smile.

“Very good, the last piece of the Reunion Member puzzle is found! Miss Sarkaz is finally within reach!”

Although he had already brought most of the Reunion members over to Rhodes Island, Jiawei always felt that something was missing—because Mudrock wasn’t among them...

This opportunity was too rare to miss. He absolutely could not let it slip by.

Jiawei looked toward Leithania.

Mudrock, just wait. I will take off your clothes with my own hands... 

...

——

Two days later.

“Doctor, are you really going to Wolumonde to find the former Reunion operator, 'Mudrock'?”

Upon hearing Jiawei’s request to go to Wolumonde, Kal’tsit asked with a hint of suspicion.

“You’re not planning to take this opportunity to slack off, are you...?”

Tsk... My little plan has been exposed...

Jiawei’s true motive was indeed to leave Rhodes Island and sneak off for some rest.

However, he quickly composed himself and replied seriously.

“Kal’tsit, don’t misunderstand. According to the information I gathered from Tallulah and FrostNova, Mudrock, as a Sarkaz, possesses exceptional Originium Arts. I suspect her Sarkaz bloodline is extremely ‘ancient,’ and it’s highly likely that—”

Jiawei was actually speculating about Mudrock’s bloodline. After all, when she removed her coat, she looked far too much like Theresa.

“I see... If that’s the case, this Mudrock is indeed valuable. Since you wish to go, Doctor, then go. I’ll find someone else to cover your work.”

Kal’tsit knew she could never win against the determined Doctor, so she approved his business trip.

With her approval, Jiawei brought Amiya, Tallulah, FrostNova, Scout Team, and others on a helicopter trip to the vicinity of Wolumonde in Leithania.

As a senior operator of Rhodes Island, Scout naturally acted as a bodyguard.

Tallulah and FrostNova, being more familiar with Mudrock’s Arts, were included to improve the efficiency of the search.

As former allies of Mudrock, FrostNova and Tallulah also had some degree of rapport with her, which could prove helpful.

As for Amiya...

Originally, Kal’tsit was worried that Amiya might pick up bad habits from the Doctor and didn’t plan to let her accompany him.

But upon learning she wouldn’t see the Doctor for at least a week, Amiya strongly objected.

Left with no choice, Kal’tsit eventually relented.

“Doctor! You must take care of yourself out there—and don’t you dare teach Amiya anything bad! Otherwise, I’ll never forgive you!”

Before the group left Rhodes Island, Kal’tsit gave Jiawei a stern warning.

“Ahahaha, why do you sound like you’re worried about our child?” Jiawei responded half-jokingly, trying to lighten the mood.

“Anyway, Amiya is not allowed to learn any of your strange knowledge! Got it?”

“Kal’tsit, aren’t you going to scold the ‘child’ too?”

...

After leaving Rhodes Island by helicopter and switching to a carriage near Wolumonde, Jiawei and his team first delivered necessary supplies to the Rhodes Island Medical Office stationed there, then began searching for any trace of the Mudrock Squad nearby.

However, after three days of searching, they had found nothing.

They returned to Wolumonde to rest temporarily.

Late at night, Jiawei lay in bed, staring at the bright moonlight shining through the window.

“Tallulah, let me ask you—how much do you know about Mudrock?”

“Mudrock comes from Kazdel. She’s a powerful warrior who’s mastered Originium Arts that allow her to control soil. I’ve seen her secretly communicate with the soil she manipulates... and I’ve seen her create a massive mud ‘doll.’ When she gets serious, her combat power is not to be underestimated.” Tallulah’s voice softened with thought.

“But... I don’t think recruiting her to Rhodes Island will go smoothly.”

“Hmm? Why do you say that?”

“The reason Mudrock left Reunion was probably because she was dissatisfied with me while I was possessed by the Black Snake... If she finds out I’m now part of Rhodes Island, I doubt she’ll have a good impression of us.”

Tallulah picked up a copy of a Leithania newspaper from the bedside table and handed it to Jiawei.

“Also, mainstream media currently reports that Rhodes Island and Lungmen worked together to suppress the Reunion Movement. Based on that alone, it would be easy for Mudrock to misunderstand Rhodes Island. Although her codename sounds tough, in reality, she’s very naive and timid. If someone from Rhodes Island suddenly shows up looking for her and her team, she’ll definitely think we’re targeting former Reunion members. To protect her companions, she wouldn’t hesitate to fight us...”

“And finally... whether we can even find her is still uncertain.”

“You... you make a good point... Also, Tallulah, I have another question.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

Jiawei looked at Tallulah lying next to him and gave a wry smile.

“This is my room. When did you get in? Was it while I was asleep? And... how long are you planning to stay?”

Originally, Jiawei had been ready to rest. But when he suddenly opened his eyes, he discovered Tallulah was lying beside his bed—without him noticing when she arrived...

“I don’t know why... I just can’t sleep tonight... Only by lying here with you, Doctor, do I feel at ease...”
Tallulah grabbed the quilt with both hands to cover her face and whispered a little embarrassedly.

Because when Jiawei used "Inception" on Tallulah before, Tallulah in the dream world had a strong desire to come back here to meet Alina again.

And in the dream world, she knew that only by "sleeping with the doctor" could she return there to see Alina.

Therefore, after Tallulah woke up from the dream world, although she forgot everything that happened in the dream, the idea of "wanting to sleep with the doctor" remained.

However, Jiawei had no idea about this.

Actually, Tallulah couldn't remember why she wanted to sleep with the doctor at first, but she regarded it as "love at first sight" for the doctor, and everything made sense...

"Um... If you do that, I..."

Bang!

Before Jiawei finished speaking, his door was suddenly opened!

FrostNova, wearing bunny pajamas and a nightcap, strode in angrily.

"Tallulah! Didn't we have an agreement? If Doctor doesn't invite you, you must not enter Doctor's room without permission to disturb his rest! Anyway, come out quickly--!"

FrostNova said this, then grabbed Tallulah and dragged her off the bed as if she was educating a child who had made a mistake.

"Doctor, I'm sorry to bother you so late... Good night." FrostNova shyly bowed to apologize to Jiawei and then pulled Tallulah out of the room.

"..."

When Jiawei came to his senses, the two girls had already left.

But he quickly recalled what FrostNova had said just now...

"If the doctor does not take the initiative to invite you, you must not enter the doctor's room without permission."

If the inference is reversed... as long as you take the initiative to invite, it will be OK!?


... 

After a night's rest, the group set out again to look for Mudrock.

"These footprints are so strange..."

After another day of searching, at dusk that day, Scout squatted down and looked at the footprints he found in the woods and spoke to Jiawei and others.

"If my guess is right, these footprints are something we have confirmed. This should be left by an armed team. But why do I feel that the movement trajectory of this team is very strange? Are they lost? Why do I always feel that they seem to be deliberately circling around Wolumonde... It's really illogical..."

Amiya and FrostNova also came to similar conclusions through the exploration of Originium Arts.

"I always felt that Mudrock is deliberately avoiding someone—maybe us, or maybe someone else... What should we do next? Should we continue to search like this?"

"Hmm..."

After hearing what the accompanying person said, Jiawei couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

At this moment, the system prompt message came into his mind.

"Host, please choose from the following options."

"Sane Option: Tomorrow, continue to search for Mudrock around Wolumonde. Rationality +10. The success rate of finding Mudrock is only 30%."

"Insane Option: Tomorrow, disguise as the 'Mudrock Squad' and go to Wolumonde in the name of the 'Reunion Movement' to cause trouble and lure the real Mudrock to show up. Reward: Get the items 'Duel Disk' and 'Monster Card Blue-Eyes White Dragon.' The success rate of finding Mudrock is 100%."

"Note: After equipping the Duel Disk, the host does not need to have tributes and can directly summon the monster in the card to fight. It cannot exist for a long time and cannot be ridden."

It even made the cards of next door Yu-Gi-Oh!?
And the success rate of finding Mudrock is 100%, which is simply irresistible.

After making the decision, Jiawei spoke to everyone with him.


"Everyone, I have a way to find Mudrock."

"Hmm? Did the doctor think of a good way?"
Scout asked Jiawei curiously.

"Of course."

Jiawei smiled and looked at everyone around him.

"Tomorrow, we are all members of Reunion Movement!"

After hearing Jiawei's words, the companions around him were all stunned.

"..."

"..."

"...Hmm?"

"Doctor? What do you want to do again!?"

Except for Scout, everyone else's faces were confused at this time.

...

...

The next day, in the morning.

In a cave outside Wolumonde, Mudrock was sitting in a large stone, writing a letter in her own handwriting.

——

My friend Bob, how are you recently?

I received your letter. Thank you for remembering us Sarkaz.

Smoker and Cook have mentioned you.

We are doing fine—at least, we are still alive—except that we got lost for a few days recently.

It is embarrassing to say that after leaving the Reunion Movement, we are now called the "Mudrock Squad."

You know, I have never been ready to be a captain, and I don't like to show up.

When we left Ursus and entered Leithanien, it was not smooth. At first, our group was chased by the local "high-hat noble Casters." They seemed to be able to use the Originium in the bodies of the infected as a medium for casting spells... It was terrible...

But maybe they changed their goals halfway, which allowed us to escape safely.

I also heard about the failure of Reunion in Chernobog.

My idea was not wrong.

Violence cannot bring any changes to the infected.
We don't know what happened to our former allies, Tallulah, Patriot, and FrostNova. I am afraid they all died at the hands of Lungmen and Rhodes Island.
I just hope that my former identity as a member of Reunion will not bring trouble to myself and my companions.

But for some reason, I haven't slept well in recent days. I always felt that Rhodes Island has set its sights on us.

And my fellow Sarkaz have heard that the "Doctor" of Rhodes Island is a very, very scary guy...

I heard that this doctor has subdued all the important members of Reunion one after another.


I wonder if I will be the doctor's next target...

I heard that there is also an office of Rhodes Island in the nearby town of Wolumonde.

Every time our team goes there for supplies, we are very careful...

I recently heard some rumors that a group of people from Rhodes Island came to Wolumonde by helicopter. I don't know what their purpose is.

And recently, I found that someone seemed to be looking for us.

Is it the people of Rhodes Island, or those terrifying Leithanien noble Casters?

But no matter what, I will protect my companions at all costs.

I just want to survive... I want everyone to survive.

But there are some things...

...You can't run away from.

Time is urgent, so I will write this letter here, my friend.

I wish we can all find land that can accommodate us on Terra.

——

After sealing the envelope, Mudrock put on the protective suit that wrapped her whole body tightly.

She was not very tall originally, but after filling the protective suit with her Originium art, she turned into a "giant" more than two meters tall.

Because her face was blocked, outsiders could not see her gender at all.

Mudrock handed the letter to her companions "Smoker" and "Cook," who were disguised as going to Wolumonde for supplies.

However, when the supply team came back, "Smoker" and "Cook," came to Mudrock with a puzzled look on their faces.

"Captain! Something big happened! I just heard in Wolumonde that a group calling themselves the 'Mudrock Squad' was doing something there under the banner of the 'Reunion Movement'!"

"What did you say!? 'Mudrock Squad' is in Wolumonde?"

Mudrock looked at her companions in front of her puzzledly.

All the members of the Mudrock Squad are here, so who are the "Mudrock Squad" in Wolumonde??


--


73: How to Get Mudrock Operator Safely?

"Captain, not only that, I also saw someone wearing a similar protective suit as you in Wolumonde. That person also called themselves Mudrock. He was under the banner of the 'Reunion Movement.' He not only destroyed the town's defense device, the 'phonograph,' but also gathered a lot of people near the suburbs east of Wolumonde. It seems that he is planning to fight with the local guards!!"

After hearing the report from Smoker and Cook, Mudrock herself had a headache...

She had been very low-key all the way to Leithanien with the Squad before, just to avoid provoking the regular army of Leithanien, in order to find a place to stay...

She didn't expect that someone would openly make trouble in their name now, which undoubtedly completely disrupted her plan.

Mudrock picked up a huge hammer with one hand and looked in the direction of Wolumonde.

"Follow me! We must stop these people, and we can't let them pretend to be us and do bad things again!"

--

At the same time, a large number of people gathered near the suburbs east of the town of Wolumonde.

"The Reunion Movement is the best in the world!"

"I am Mudrock. Take my blow! Wolumonde belongs to Mudrock!"

"The Reunion Movement is the overlord of Terra!"

"Doctor... Reunion never said that..."

The Rhodes Island group, dressed as the Reunion Movement, is confronting the local guards in Wolumonde.

However, the friction here is actually a farce arranged in advance.

Last night, Jiawei found the sheriff of Wolumonde.

Although the Rhodes Island group did not know how Jiawei persuaded the sheriff...

In the end, in order to catch "a Reunion Movement team lurking nearby," the sheriff also promised to send people to help Jiawei stage a farce of the "Mudrock Squad" riot in Wolumonde.

In addition to FrostNova and Tallulah leading people to spread the word in the town that the "Mudrock Squad" was planning to attack Wolumonde under the banner of the "Reunion Movement"...

In the suburbs east of Wolumonde, Jiawei, Amiya, Scout, and others were all dressed in the uniforms of the Reunion Movement, and they were constantly "clashing" with the pre-arranged security personnel.

However, everything was controlled within a safe range, and the guards of Wolumonde basically treated this conflict as an exercise to face thugs.

The people who fell to the ground smeared their heads and bodies with ketchup or sugar water prepared in advance, pretending to be very bloody and tragic...

At the same time.

FrostNova and Tallulah were spreading the news that the "Reunion Movement's Mudrock Squad" was planning to attack Wolumonde to the infected community in the town, according to Jiawei's plan.

It was because of their news that the members of the Mudrock Squad knew that someone in the town was disguising as them.

"Tallulah, Doctor's plan is really bold... He actually asked us to disguise as Reunion... And I didn't expect that the sheriff of Wolumonde agreed to his proposal. I don't know how the doctor convinced his opponent. It's really amazing..."

After the mission was completed, FrostNova and Tallulah went to meet the doctor as planned. Two months had passed since the Chernobog incident. After confirming that Tallulah was no longer controlled by Kaschey, and as a fellow operator of Rhodes Island, FrostNova gradually let down her guard against Tallulah.

On the way back, Frost recalled the doctor's plan of "disguising as the Reunion Movement to lure out Mudrock," and couldn't help sighing.

"Yes, this is indeed a completely unexpected plan..." Tallulah smiled and nodded. "But if we can really find Mudrock and the others, we can take her and the Mudrock Squad to Rhodes Island. In this way, I can feel more at ease..."

Tallulah couldn't help but recall the scene when Mudrock led the team to join her. At that time, Tallulah had confidently promised Mudrock that she could create a beautiful world without discrimination for all their infected people.

It's a pity that she was controlled by Kaschey halfway, and the promise she had made to Mudrock was just gone...

Now, if Mudrock can join Rhodes Island, it will be a kind of spiritual comfort for Tallulah, so no matter what, she will try her best to make this happen.

"FrostNova, let's go back and meet the doctor quickly. If Mudrock appears, we can communicate with her better with us..."

"Okay."

But just as Tallulah and FrostNova were about to speed up, the nearby streets were suddenly filled with extremely thick fog...

This made the already cloudy day even darker.

At the same time, there were shadows moving around...


... 

"Doctor, will Mudrock... really be fooled..."

"Of course, Mudrock will definitely come."

Wearing the same protective suit as Mudrock that was ordered last night, Jiawei waved at Amiya.

After all, this is what the system told him. As long as the "Mudrock Squad" does something here today, Mudrock herself will definitely show up.

"Stop it now!"

Just then, a roar came from the nearby woods.

Mudrock, wearing a full-body protective suit, walked out aggressively with a sledgehammer in her hand.

Then a series of hurried footsteps sounded, and a team of fully armed Sarkaz followed closely behind her and emerged from the woods, then stood in a row behind Mudrock.

"Are you the ones who are starting a riot here in my name?"

Mudrock shouted at the people in front of her who were dressed in the Reunion Movement costumes.

"Violence cannot bring any changes to the infected! Stop this meaningless fight now!"

"…"

"…"

As soon as Mudrock said this, the fake Mudrock Squad and the guards who were still fighting stopped their actions instantly, and then all stood in place and stared at Mudrock.

"Huh? What’s going on…"
Mudrock looked at the people in front of her with some doubts.

She did come here to persuade them to stop fighting… After all, she couldn’t let these people continue to discredit the Mudrock Squad.

But what puzzled her was that the effect of her words was too good…

She was evenbready to intervene with force.

"Captain, something is wrong…"

"This atmosphere is really weird."

Not only Mudrock, but even her companions felt a sense of disobedience at this time.

"I… have a bad feeling…"

Looking at the "Reunion Movement" in front of her, Mudrock couldn’t help but tighten the hammer in her hand.

"Hehehehehehe… Mudrock, you finally took the bait."

Wearing the same protective suit as Mudrock, Jiawei walked out of the crowd and came to Mudrock quickly.

"Who are you?"

Mudrock looked at the man in front of her who was wearing the same suit as she was with great confusion.

"My name is Jiawei," he said, removing the huge protective suit wrapped around him. "I am the Doctor of Rhodes Island."

"You are that Doctor!?"

Upon realizing that the doctor of Rhodes Island was standing before her, Mudrock instantly felt as if ice were falling on her back. 

The faces of the Sarkaz members on Mudrock's Squad, such as Smoker and Cook, showed traces of fear. They instinctively covered their crotches and took a step back.

"Why is it not someone else, but this 'horrible' Doctor who has come here?"

"Everyone, be careful of your crotches!"

"Oh my God, is this doctor really going to such lengths just to lure us out? Who would do this? This is too illogical!"

Although the Mudrock Squad was mostly composed of Sarkaz, and they had not participated in the Reunion Movement’s riot in Chernobog, they had still heard rumors from some escaped Sarkaz mercenaries about the "Egg-breaking Maniac" of Rhodes Island — a doctor who specialized in kicking Sarkaz in the crotch.

Now, the very person at the center of this dreadful rumor—the Doctor of Rhodes Island—had suddenly appeared before these Sarkaz, causing them to feel deeply afraid.

"Everyone, listen to my orders and retreat to the woods immediately!"

Mudrock had also heard the rumors about the "Egg-breaking Maniac." But to protect her team members, she resolutely decided to stay behind alone to confront the doctor of Rhodes Island.

"Mudrock, wait! I have no ill intentions. I only hope you will join Rhodes Island."

"Join... Rhodes Island?"
Mudrock looked at Jiawei with suspicion.

"Yes, Rhodes Island needs talents like you."

At the same time, Amiya stood up and tried to persuade Mudrock.

"Mr. Mudrock...? Rhodes Island is a medical institution that treats Oripathy. We truly hope you can join us. We can provide advanced and effective treatment for everyone."

Although Amiya didn’t know much about Mudrock’s abilities, since the Doctor planned to invite her, she must be very powerful.

"Sorry, doctor, I can’t agree to your request right now! Stay away from my team! Otherwise, I won’t be polite!"

Based on the current information, Mudrock found it hard to believe what Rhodes Island claimed. They had been tricked here by the doctor’s ploy, so now her mind was focused only on escaping with her companions.

Boom! Boom!

As soon as Mudrock finished speaking, the ground around her shook violently, as if there were an earthquake. In an instant, soil beside her flew up, and a huge Mudrock giant made of earth and rock appeared before her.

The Mudrock giant absorbed the surrounding sand and soil and continued to grow. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, it soon reached the size of a building.

Mudrock controlled the stone giant to raise its huge fist and smash it toward the ground.

Boom!

With a loud bang, the giant created a huge, deep pit in the earth.

The people around Jiaeei stared at the Mudrock giant in front of them.

If someone had been standing there, they would have been smashed into a pulp...

"I don’t want to hurt anyone. As long as you don’t chase me, the Mudrock giant won’t hurt anyone!"
Mudrock said helplessly to the doctor and the others.

Jiawei smiled and addressed Mudrock from behind the giant.

"Mudrock, you are the talent I have been thinking about day and night. I hope to ride with you, eat with you, sleep with you, and work together for the greater cause!"

"I... I don’t understand what you’re doing! Anyway, stop saying weird things!"

Jiawei didn’t continue to explain but looked up at the Mudrock giant in front of him.

Since you’ve chosen to create a 'monster' to fight, I just need to send a 'monster' to attack.

Jiawei thought quickly and activated the duel disk on his left arm.

At that moment, a song called "Passionate Duelist" rang in his heart, and his entire body suddenly began to feel exhilarated.

At the same time, his right hand quietly pulled out a monster card...

"If that is endless darkness, then obey the Dragon of Light and dye the darkness! My dignity! My soul!"

Jiawei placed the card on the duel disk on his left wrist and shouted loudly,

"Come out! Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

The next moment, a beam of light broke through the clouds in the sky!


A giant dragon with a sky-blue glow roared as it descended rapidly.




It finally spread its huge wings and landed beside Jiawei.

"Is that a dragon?"

"The doctor actually mastered Originium Arts that can create monsters like Mudrock?"

The Rhodes Island operators and guards behind Jiawei looked in surprise at the Blue-Eyes White Dragon that had suddenly appeared from the sky.

Although the stone giant before Mudrock was larger in size, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon floating before the doctor was no less imposing.

"Doctor! Since you insist on this, I can only take action!"

Mudrock then controlled the giant to raise its fist and smash toward the Blue-Eyes White Dragon summoned by Jiawei.

"Target Mudrock Giant! Burst Stream of Destruction!"

Jiawei roared as the Blue-Eyes White Dragon opened its huge mouth and blew a powerful breath of dazzling light toward the stone giant beside Mudrock.

Boom!

A violent explosion shook the ground, and the thigh of the huge stone giant before Mudrock was shattered by the dragon’s breath.

The giant lost its balance and fell to the ground with a loud crash, leaving everyone in amazement...

"No, it’s not over yet. For my companions, I will never fall like this!"

Soon after, Mudrock used her Originium Arts to create another Mudrock Giant.

Jiawei looked at Mudrock and the giant beside her and couldn’t help but sigh.

What Talulah said before was right.

Because Mudrock’s knowledge from Leithanien was limited, she had a big misunderstanding about Rhodes Island.

Now, with Talulah and FrostNova—Mudrock’s old acquaintances—absent, how could I get Mudrock to join Rhodes Island voluntarily and safely?

At that moment, Jiawei suddenly heard a system prompt message in his mind.

"Host, please choose from the following options."

"Sane Option: patiently persuade Mudrock to join Rhodes Island. Reward: rationality +20. 50% chance to obtain the heavy-duty operator Mudrock."

"Insane Option: give up persuasion, take off Mudrock’s clothes and take a photo, then use this as an excuse to invite her to Rhodes Island. Reward: obtain the skill 'Understanding Clothes', strength +10, 100% chance to obtain the Juggernaut Defender Operator Mudrock."

"Note: Skill 'Understanding Clothes' allows you to easily remove any opponent’s clothes, no matter how complicated or thick."

Well... this 100% method of obtaining the Mudrock operator is indeed very 'safe'...


---


74. Mudrock's Clothes Must Be Taken Off Immediately!

“Mudrock... please don’t get excited. We at Rhodes Island really have no hostility toward you!”

Amiya noticed that Mudrock was still determined to fight Rhodes Island and tried to persuade her again.

But no matter what Amiya said, Mudrock didn’t listen at all.

“Doctor, if Tallulah and Miss FrostNova were here...”
Amiya sighed helplessly into Jiawei’s ear.

“Yeah, yeah...”

Jiawei looked at the two options that appeared in his mind.

In fact, at first, he had brought Tallulah and FrostNova, two former allies of Mudrock, here to persuade her to come to the island through acquaintances.

However, since Tallulah and FrostNova were not present, this method wouldn’t work for now.

Besides, Mudrock held a deep misunderstanding of Rhodes Island that couldn’t be explained in a few words...

If they just let Mudrock go, they didn’t know when they would meet again, and if Mudrock encountered any accidents on the way, it would be too late to regret.

So they had to make her come to Rhodes Island today, no matter what!

Jiawei looked at the “Insane” option: take off Mudrock’s clothes and take a photo... Reward: 100% chance to get the Juggernaut Defender Operator Mudrock.

To ensure Mudrock would come to the island, He had to take off her clothes!

Thinking this, Jiawei glanced again at Mudrock’s outfit in front of him...

Mudrock—wearing protective clothing.

She's obviously a lovely Sarkaz girl, but now she's wearing such ugly protective clothing...

This was simply a waste of natural resources!


Unacceptable, even for heaven and earth!

Today, I, Dokutah, will enforce justice for the heavens! Let this beauty bloom on the land of Terra!

Thinking this, Jiawei felt a great sense of justice in his heart.

“Note 2: The skill "Understanding Clothes’ can also be used in reverse and can instantly put clothes on the target.”

At the same time, Jiawei saw the latest skill description pop up.

Not only can you take off clothes fast, but you can also instantly put clothes on someone else? That’s really great!

Jiawei recalled the “new skin” he bought for Mudrock in the clothing store alone last night... No, new clothes...

This skill would definitely come in handy!

“Captain! Please don’t overuse this Originium Art!”

“If you transfer too much vitality, it will shorten your lifespan...”

Seeing Mudrock about to continue creating the rock giant, the teammates around her reminded her with concern.

“It doesn’t matter... I’m more worried about everyone’s safety than about this kind of thing.”

For their reminder, Mudrock just smiled faintly and didn’t stop creating the Mudrock giant.

“Mudrock, your teammates are right. When you join Rhodes Island, I won’t allow you to abuse this life-consuming Originium Art.”

“Doctor, what are you talking about? When did I agree to join Rhodes Island?”

Mudrock shook her head vigorously at Jiawei and continued to create rock giants with Originium Arts.

“Soon, you will agree!” Jiawei smiled at the Mudrock giant standing next to Mudrock.

“Doctor, do you have a way to convince Mudrock?”

After hearing the doctor, Amiya asked in confusion.

After all, Mudrock had been extremely resistant to Rhodes Island from the beginning.

“Of course.” Jiawei smiled at Amiya.

“Everyone, don’t act rashly. I’ll be back soon. Let’s prepare to welcome our new operator from Rhodes Island!”

With that, Jiawei took a big step toward Mudrock.

“Doctor! You... don’t come any closer!”

Seeing the doctor approaching quickly, Mudrock immediately controlled the rock giant that had just been summoned and hadn’t yet fully grown to smash toward him.

Boom!

The giant’s fist hit the ground, stirring up a cloud of dust.

Secret Technique: Repeated Horizontal Jumping!

However, just as the stone giant’s fist was about to hit Jiawei, his figure instantly blurred into a residual image, dodging the attack.

Then, using the raised dust as cover, he began moving toward Mudrock.

Where did that doctor go?

Mudrock immediately realized something was wrong. She raised her huge hammer with both hands and swung it horizontally toward the doctor.

Dang!

With a crisp sound, Mudrock’s hammer was blocked by Jiawei using Captain America’s shield.

Jiawei used the shield to block the heavy hammer in Mudrock’s hand, then showed her a very bright smile.

“If I don’t get close to you, how can I take off your clothes?”

“You! When did you... wait... what do you want to do? Get out of my way!”

Mudrock waved the heavy hammer and planned to attack again, but this time Jiawei rushed toward her first.

He stretched out his hands and grabbed the heavy protective suit Mudrock was wearing.

Understanding clothes! Start activation! 

In an instant, Jiawei analyzed the structure of Mudrock’s protective suit in his mind, then stretched out his hands and pulled hard.

Tear—!

The sound of tearing fabric echoed.

The heavy and complicated protective suit Mudrock was wearing was instantly torn open by Jiawei, revealing a beautiful Sarkaz girl with white hair and red eyes. She wore a cool black vest and black shorts that showed off her proud figure, her fair and smooth skin shining under the light.

Perhaps because the clothes had been too thick, beads of sweat still dotted her neck and arms after exercise. A few strands of hair stuck to her shoulders, adding a touch of allure.

“Ah...”

Not only the Rhodes Island members but also most of the Mudrock Squad were surprised to see Mudrock’s true appearance.

Most had assumed Captain Mudrock was a tall, macho man. Now, realizing she was a girl, they were stunned and struggled to accept it for a moment.

While everyone around was shocked, Jiawei wasted no time.

Click! Click! Click! Click! Click! Click!

“Not bad! Not bad! This is the angle!”

“Very good! Look more shy! Lift your chin again!”

“Don’t move, hold that pose!”

After removing Mudrock’s protective suit, Jiawei immediately pulled out his phone and began taking pictures.

“Doctor... Doctor!? What are you doing? No, don’t take pictures! Wait! Don’t—!”

Mudrock couldn’t understand why Jiawei was doing this. She blushed and repeatedly stretched out her hands to block the camera.

Not only Mudrock, but also Amiya and other Rhodes Island operators looked at Doctor in confusion.

Amiya recalled what Jiawei had said earlier: “I have a safe way to recruit Mudrock.”

Take off Mudrock’s clothes, then take photos of her... Is that what you meant by a “safe way to recruit Mudrock”?

“As expected of the doctor! Only a genius like him would think of this to handle the enemy. Why didn’t I think of it?”

At that moment, Scout exclaimed and looked at Jiawei from afar with great admiration.

“Well, this level alone isn’t enough...”
Jiawei looked at the photos of Mudrock on his phone.

Though her unsightly protective suit was gone, she was still wearing a sporty black vest and shorts.

These somewhat modest photos could only be used for pranks at best—they were not enough to compel Mudrock to join Rhodes Island.

He needed to take photos with less clothing on her.

But...

Jiawei glanced at the Rhodes Island and Mudrock Squad members behind him.

How could he let his wife be seen naked by others?

Thinking this, Jiawei immediately closed his eyes and began chanting quickly.



"My body is made out of Sword." 

“My blood is of iron and my heart of glass."

...

...

“But this life had yet to end.*

" The false body was, nevertheless, made of swords!"

...

Jiawei was very excited at that moment.

All the conditions to activate the "Unlimited Blade Works" were met.

As Jiawei chanted the last sentence loudly, a burst of white light radiated from his body.

“What... what kind of Originium Art is this!? Ah! ah ah ah ah—!”

Mudrock noticed the energy fluctuation around Jiawei, but it was too late to react.

In the blink of an eye, Mudrock was transported into the Reality Marble created by Unlimited Blade Works.

Jiawei looked at the secluded world they shared and sighed inwardly.

Hmph... as long as they’re in this Bounded Field, no one can see what he'll do to Mudrock!

[Unlimited Blade Works—a hot-blooded, decisive battle skill against bosses—was actually used by the host in such a strange way.] 

Jiawei’s mind was suddenly filled with the system’s complaints...

“Where is this...? Wasn’t I just outside the town?”

Mudrock, dressed in black sportswear, looked around the unfamiliar surroundings with great confusion.

There was no one on the endless snowfield—only various strange sword-like weapons stuck in the ground...

“Where is this place... Smoker! Cook! Everyone! Where are you?” Mudrock called out to her teammates, but no one responded.

“Mudrock, no need to shout. It’s only you and me inside this place. Even if you shout yourself hoarse, no one will answer.”

Jiawei’s voice sounded softly beside her ear.

“Doctor!? Why are you here!?”

Mudrock screamed upon seeing Jiawei. She prepared to attack, but two long swords stuck in the snow suddenly flew out and knocked the hammer from her hands in an instant.

At the same time, she noticed a chain floating in the air beside her.

What kind of Originium Art is this... This doctor is really dangerous...

Mudrock vaguely sensed the overwhelming power of this strange space, and a cold sweat slid down her cheek.

“Mudrock, your misunderstanding of Rhodes Island runs too deep. To ensure you join Rhodes Island smoothly, I have no choice but to do this.”

Jiawei said as he strode quickly toward her.

“I solemnly apologize in advance for what I’m about to do next... Understanding Clothes—!”

“Wait... wait! If you feel sorry, then don’t do it! Don’t come near!”

The more Mudrock protested, the faster Jiawei approached. She also noticed a very elegant women’s evening dress in his hand...

Though she tried to escape, the Chains of Heavsn bound her tightly. Jiawei’s hand reached for the strap of her black vest.

“Sorry! I'm not stopping ! Here! I! GO—!”

“You don’t sound sorry at all—!”

“Wait! Wait a minute! No... don’t take it off... Ah! Give it back! Give me back my p—!”

“No! Don’t take it! Delete it! Delete it quickly! Wow w...”

Mudrock’s screams echoed continuously inside Unlimited Blade Works...

...

“Did I see that right...? Doctor and Miss Mudrock just suddenly disappeared?”

“Yes... Just like before at Lungmen...”

Amiya, the others, and the Mudrock Squad members blinked in surprise as they watched the doctor and Mudrock vanish into white light.

Amiya and Scout on the Rhodes Island side remained relatively calm—after all, a similar thing had happened at Lungmen.

But seeing their captain disappear with the doctor, the Mudrock Squad members panicked completely!

“What... what kind of strange Art is this?”

“Did the doctor kill the captain!?”

“Don’t talk nonsense! Captain Mudrock can’t lose! Hurry up and find her!”

Bang!

But not long after, with a small sonic boom, Jiawei and Mudrock suddenly reappeared in front of everyone.

What surprised the crowd even more was that before disappearing, Mudrock wore black sportswear, but now she was dressed in a very noble and elegant black evening gown.

The evening dress fit Mudrock perfectly—completely different from the bulky protective suit she wore before.

Mudrock—Obsidian.

But at this moment, Mudrock blushed deeply, trembling slightly, and looked at the doctor warily.

One reason she was so shy was that the clothes she wore had been changed by the doctor himself after he took off her protective suit...

“Doctor! What happened just now...?”
Amiya looked at the shy Mudrock dressed in black and asked Jiawei in confusion.

Jiawei made a Y-shaped gesture toward Amiya.

“Under my enthusiastic persuasion, Mudrock has voluntarily joined Rhodes Island!”

“Voluntarily...?”

Amiya looked at Mudrock nearby, who was squatting on a big rock with a look of despair.

“I can’t get married anymore...”




75. Who dares to bully Rhodes Island!?

"Captain! Are you okay?"

"Why are you wearing this?"

"So our captain is a woman?"

When the members of the Mudrock Squad saw their captain coming back, they all came over with great concern.

"I'm fine, I'm not injured, don't worry."
Mudrock smiled at her team members.

If it was from the physical aspect, she did not suffer any injuries, but her heart was hit hard...

She recalled that just now, in the strange space, the doctor changed her clothes and took a lot of photos with his mobile phone. She could not resist at all and finally agreed to the doctor's request to join Rhodes Island.

After thinking of this scene, Mudrock's cheeks turned red again.

"Captain? Your face is so red. Are you injured?"

"Where do you feel unwell?"

The team members around her asked worriedly because they didn't know the reason.

"No! It's okay! I'm fine! Don't ask me anymore!"

"Mudrock!"

At this time, Jiawei in the distance called out to Mudrock, then shook his phone and said with a smirk. 

"Let me remind you again, if you don't want these photos to be made public, you have to join Rhodes Island honestly!"

In fact, Jiawei didn't do anything more outrageous besides the photos...

But for the naive Mudrock, such photos were enough to threaten her...

"Woo woo woo woo woo..."

The shy Mudrock stretched out her hands to hug her chest and responded helplessly.

"Doctor, you... you promised me... you must not let anyone see such photos! You swore!"

"Don't worry! Don't worry!"

Jiawei nodded and agreed. "I won't break my promise. As long as you agree to join Rhodes Island, not only will the photos not be leaked, but your team members will also be able to receive the most advanced Oripathy treatment in Rhodes Island."

"Well, I hope you can keep your word..."

Although Mudrock wanted to refute, she really couldn't do it at this moment.

In that barrier just now, Mudrock had already discovered that the doctor in front of Rhodes Island also mastered some strange and powerful Originium Arts.

If she didn't agree to his request, she was afraid her team members would also be in danger...

Fortunately, the doctor only asked her to join Rhodes Island, not some other worse conditions.

Even for her companions, she had no right to refuse... Not to mention that her strange photos were still in the hands of the doctor...

However, she still had some doubts about the doctor's proposal to provide oripathy treatment for her Mudrock Squad members...After all, words are not enough.

"Miss Mudrock! The doctor is right."

Although Amiya didn't quite understand how Doctor had negotiated with Mudrock, after learning that the doctor intended to rescue Mudrock and the infected people in her team, the kind-hearted Amiya handed the expensive Oripathy inhibitor in her backpack to Mudrock without hesitation.

"I am Amiya. As long as you can trust us, we at Rhodes Island will not give up any infected person!"

"This is..."

Mudrock looked at the Oripathy inhibitor in Amiya's hand with some surprise.

As far as she knew, this kind of medicine for treating Oripathy was "sky-high" for these wandering infected people.

And after she had just verbally agreed to join Rhodes Island, the other party gave her such a precious medicine?

"Can I really accept this..." Mudrock looked at the precious medicine handed to her and asked with some doubt.

"Of course, but I don't have much medicine on me. When you return to Rhodes Island with us, everyone can receive more comprehensive treatment."

"But... I haven't done anything for Rhodes Island yet..."

Mudrock stretched out her hand, but hesitated to retract it.

"You're welcome, Mudrock."
Jiawei smiled and grabbed Mudrock's hand, letting her take the medicine handed over by Amiya.

"Wow, ahh... it seems that the hard work just now has a lot of aftereffects..."

After successfully earning Mudrock, they were about to leave Leithanien and return to Rhodes Island.

Because he was worried about FrostNova and Tallulah who had not returned to the team, Jiawei asked Amiya and all other Rhodes Island operators to return to Wolumonde to look for them.

Jiawei and Scout followed Mudrock and the team members back to their temporary camping site in the cave outside.

The Mudrock Squad's camping site still had the supplies they had just purchased. It would be a pity if they didn't take them away.

In addition, it was important that there was an injured Mudrock Squad member and his companions who stayed behind to take care of the injured in the camp.

Mudrock planned to go back to pick up these two companions and go to Rhodes Island together.

"Amiya, if you find FrostNova and Tallulah, notify me immediately. After Mudrock and I take away the seriously injured, we will meet in the suburbs of Wolumonde."

"Okay, Doctor."

After Amiya followed Jiawei's arrangement, the group split into two groups.

On the way to the temporary camping site of the Mudrock Squad, Jiawei wanted to communicate more with Mudrock. 

However, Mudrock was still frightened when she thought of the "undressing photo" taken by the doctor just now...

So the atmosphere was very awkward...

But soon, Mudrock found that it was not a solution to have such a stiff relationship with Rhodes Island, so after hesitating for a while, she still plucked up the courage to ask Jiawei. 

"Do—Doctor... I just heard Amiya say that Talulah and FrostNova also came here with you? Is this true... Are Talulah and FrostNova really still alive?"

Hearing Mudrock take the initiative to speak to him, Jiawei immediately smiled and replied.  "Believe me, it's true. You should be able to see them soon."

"Is... is that so..."

Had it been during the time of their previous hostility, Mudrock would never have easily believed Doctor's words.

But now that he had joined Rhodes Island, when faced with his leader's words—even if they were unbelievable—he could only choose to trust them.

In response to Mudrock's question, Jiawei smiled brightly.

"After the Chernobog incident, the two of them became Rhodes Island operators thanks to my enthusiastic invitation."

"Haha... I didn't expect Rhodes Island to actually include them."

"Not only Talulah and FrostNova, but also Crownslayer, Faust, Patriot, Red Blade, and even W have joined Rhodes Island."

"What!? Even a crazy person like W has joined Rhodes Island?"

Although they were both Sarkaz, Mudrock still thought W's actions were far too extreme...

"Wait... Wait a minute, Patriot? Did I hear that right? Has someone like him also joined Rhodes Island?"

Mudrock then recalled the name Jiawei had just mentioned and couldn't help but ask loudly.

After all, in Mudrock's opinion, it was incredible that someone as stubborn and powerful as Patriot would leave Reunion and join Rhodes Island.

"That's right."

"Doctor, how did you manage that... Patriot is a terrifying force!"

"Oh, it was a battle that shook the world! The sky darkened, the earth trembled, the sun and moon lost their light..."

Jiawei then dramatically exaggerated his story, boasting to Mudrock about his one-on-one battle with Patriot.

"Ha... is... is that so... Doctor, you're even more powerful than Patriot..." Although Mudrock was a little skeptical about the doctor’s words, she still responded with a polite sigh.

"Doctor, I have another request..."

After a moment of silence, Mudrock glanced at the extremely elegant black evening gown he was wearing and asked Jiawei with some discomfort:

"Do I have to wear this outfit all the time...? I'm more used to the old protective suit..."

"No! Don’t even think about it!"

Faced with Mudrock's request, Jiawei shook his head and refused without hesitation.

"Once we return to Rhodes Island, I’ll sell that protective suit to Rebecca. From today on, you’ll say goodbye to it forever!"

"Hey hey hey... Is that really necessary?"

"Of course! As a doctor, it’s my duty to ensure our operators' hidden talents are on full display. You're so cute and beautiful, and that hideous suit doesn’t suit you at all!"

"I... Am I cute..."

Hearing the doctor’s praise, Mudrock felt a little embarrassed...

After all, ever since Mudrock started wearing that bulky protective suit, very few people had ever complimented her like this...

—

At the same time, in Wolumonde.

After searching for a while, Amiya and the Rhodes Island operators traveling with her finally found FrostNova and Talulah at the hotel where they had been staying.

In the room, Talulah’s shoulder was slightly injured, and FrostNova was tending to her.

"Ms. Talulah, Miss FrostNova, what happened? Were you attacked!?"

Amiya asked anxiously upon seeing the injured Talulah.

It was clear that the reason Talulah and FrostNova hadn’t gone to persuade Mudrock was definitely related to this.

"Ah, I’m... Amiya, it’s just a minor injury."

Talulah smiled at her.

FrostNova then explained to Amiya what had happened.

After completing their task of delivering the message and leaving the infected community of Wolumonde, they were attacked by several powerful Casters.

These individuals mistook them for high-ranking members of Reunion who had fled to the area. They first conjured fog to obscure themselves, then launched a sustained attack.

Talulah recognized them from their magic and the tall hats on their heads. They were likely affiliated with certain Leithanien nobles... One of them carried a scepter and had an elegant demeanor. Talulah surmised he might be a Leithanien noble.

Considering his status, Talulah had chosen only to defend herself and not to retaliate. She wanted to avoid drawing unnecessary trouble to Rhodes Island.

Eventually, after Talulah explained, the attackers realized they were dealing with Rhodes Island operators.

Upon learning the truth, the noble hesitated and ultimately chose to leave.

"Talulah was injured protecting me, so I brought her back here."

"This is... Miss Talulah..." After hearing FrostNova’s account, Amiya couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Thanks to her ability to sense emotions, Amiya could tell that Talulah had chosen to endure everything to avoid provoking those Leithanien nobles, who knew nothing about the current situation.

"Ahahaha... I’m no longer a thug controlled by Kaschey... I want to try resolving problems through other means now... Besides, I’m a Rhodes Island operator. Without orders, I won’t let Rhodes Island become enemies with Leithanien."

In her opinion, although Rhodes Island was powerful, it still couldn’t compare to the might of an entire nation.

Talulah shrugged somewhat self-deprecatingly.

"Don’t worry, I’m not foolish. If they really meant to kill me, I wouldn’t just sit there waiting to die... Anyway, my situation isn’t important."

She shook her head and ended the topic, turning her attention to Amiya with concern.

"Amiya, our communicator was destroyed during the conflict with those nobles. How’s Mudrock? Did you succeed in meeting her? Where is she now?"

"Don’t worry, we successfully persuaded Miss Mudrock to join Rhodes Island. Right now, the Doctor and Scout are accompanying the Mudrock Squad back to their camp to retrieve their wounded. They should return soon."

"What? Doctor is with the Mudrock Squad?"

Hearing this, Talulah and FrostNova's expressions turned serious.

"Amiya! Quickly inform the Doctor! The high-hat Casters led by the Leithanien noble are targeting Mudrock’s team! If I’m right... they’re planning to test the Witch King's Forbidden Magic on the former Reunion members in her team!"

Talulah had once been captured by Kaschey and raised among Ursus nobility, so she had heard of their neighboring country, Leithanien.

The situation in Leithanien was complex. Even though the Twin Empresses had overthrown the Witch King and taken control, some Leithanien nobles still longed for the Witch King’s rule and opposed the Twins. Among them were nobles who secretly studied the Witch King’s Forbidden Techniques...

After hearing Talulah’s theory, everyone in the room looked visibly shaken.

"What did you say? The Witch King's... Forbidden Technique!?"

—

Soon after, Jiawei received a call from Amiya.

She relayed to him the information that a Leithanien noble and his entourage had injured Talulah and that their real target was Mudrock.

"Doctor! According to Talulah’s deduction, A Leithanien noble is taking those high-hat Casters to find the Mudrock Squad and use them to test the Witch King's Forbidden Technique! These people are incredibly dangerous. Please get Mudrock and the others out of there as soon as possible!"

"Roar... Those damned nobles not only hurt my people, but now they’re planning to kill Mudrock with some kind of forbidden spell!? Do they think I’m someone they can just ignore!?"

Jiawei's face darkened immediately upon hearing the news.

At that moment, a system message rang in his mind.

"Host, please choose from the following options:"

"Sane Option: Do not provoke the Leithanien nobles and avoid unnecessary trouble for Rhodes Island. Reward: Rationality +10." 

"Insane Option: The Leithanien nobles are shit! Screw them! Reward: Gain the skill “Three Unforgivable Curses.”"

Note: The Three Unforgivable Curses include the “Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra),” “Cruciatus Curse(Crucio) ,” and “Imperius Curse(Imperio).”



Chapter 76: Avada Kevadra——!

"Note 2, 'Killing Curse (Avada Kedavra)', a fatal curse, requires the user's heart to be full of murderous intent before it can be activated. If this curse is used forcibly, at most it can make the cursed person bleed from the nose. This skill unlocks the 'Mastery Talent,' and when the skill is released, it can also act on other 'cursed' targets around."

"Note 3, Cruciatus Curse will cause the cursed person to feel excruciating pain, making him/her feel miserable."

"Note 4, Imperius Curse: the cursed person will feel a blank in the mind and let others do whatever they want."

"Only by using a wand can you cast this spell. If the host learns the Three Unforgivable Curses, he will get equipment—the yew phoenix tail feather wand."

"The yew phoenix tail feather wand is owned by the Dark Lord Voldemort, and it is attached with a special 'Voldemort's Curse.' After holding this wand, you can release 'Voldemort's Curse' to the target, making the target bald and the nose shorter... giving the target a double blow, physical and mental. (The resurrected Voldemort has no hair and nose...)"

Jiawei looked at the series of options that popped up in the system.

He didn't expect that even Harry Potter's spells were made. This system is quite something.

And the skills here are also different from the original.

If combined with the 'curse' of the wand, wouldn't Avada Kevadra become an AoE attack similar to 'lightning chain'?

I really don't know what Voldemort himself would think if he happened to see this...

"Oh no! Everyone! Help!"

Just as Jiawei was checking the options in his mind, a member of the Mudrock Squad with burns all over his body suddenly ran from the direction of the camp.

Mudrock immediately recognized that this person was the companion who stayed behind to take care of the injured in the camp.

She ran to the man and asked anxiously about the situation.

"What's wrong with your injuries? What happened in the camp? Where is the little one?"

"You are... Captain Mudrock?"

When the member of the Mudrock Squad saw Mudrock in a gorgeous evening dress, he was shocked at first, but because of the urgency of the matter, he was in no mood to care about these things.

"Mudrock! Oh no! The camp is foggy! They... those guys in tall hats... are coming!"

Elu was the seriously injured little girl who was recuperating in the camp mentioned by Mudrock earlier.

When Mudrock and her team members had just arrived in Leithanien, they accidentally found a prison car loaded with slaves.

After Mudrock broke the prisoner car, she saw the 10-year-old Sarkaz slave girl inside.

This little girl is called Elu, an orphan infected with Oripathy. She was captured by slave traders from the war-torn Kazdel to Leithanien.

Now this little Sarkaz girl is injured, helpless, and extremely pitiful.

Mudrock cherished her and took this little girl with her without hesitation.

Because this little girl is thin and small, which forms a huge contrast with the tall Mudrock, the members of the Mudrock Squad call Elu"Pipsqueak."

'Little Bit' is very well-behaved and obedient. Even if she is injured, she will take the initiative to help cook delicious food for the whole team. Everyone in the team likes her very much.

But what Mudrock didn't expect was that the buyer of this slave girl 'Pipsqueak' was actually a noble of Leithanien.

In the next few days, the Mudrock Squad was hunted down by a group of high-hat Casters led by the nobles.

These Casters are good at creating fog and can also use the Originium in the infected body as a medium to release terrifying arts. Although Mudrock has good combat power, those high-hat Casters can quickly hide in the created fog, which makes Mudrock and everyone in the team unable to deal with it.

However, fortunately, when Mudrock and her team passed through a canyon, they found a way to cut off the road and escape from this Leithanien noble and the high-hat Casters led by him.

They thought that this noble had switched targets and no longer targeted them, but they didn't expect these people to chase them.

"Where is Pipsqueak! Why isn't she with you?"

Mudrock asked the companion who came to report the news anxiously.

"Although I didn't see it clearly, there is no doubt that it was those high-hat Casters! They... took Pipsqueak away!"

The person who came to report the news covered his burned skin and gritted his teeth as he spoke to Mudrock.

"Captain! Their target is not just the little one! Their target is actually the entire Mudrock Squad! Be careful!"

As soon as the words fell, the originally clear forest was instantly filled with extremely thick fog.

When everyone in the Mudrock Squad saw the sudden fog, they recalled the scene of being chased by the Leithanien noble before, and all of them showed a serious expression on their faces.

Swish, swish, swish!

Just then, several figures kept moving in the fog.

Although the Mudrock Squad could not see the faces of these people clearly, they could still tell that these people were the Leithanien Casters who had attacked them before.

A strange melody came from the woods.

Bear!

Suddenly, the Originium on the body of an infected member of the Mudrock Squad suddenly vibrated...


Then, with the Originium on this person as the medium, a fire suddenly ignited, and the next moment, the clothes of this infected person were ignited by the flames.

"Wow! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

The man screamed in pain and rolled on the ground, while his companions tried to put out the flames on the infected person.

"Hehehe..."

"Hahahahaha..."

"Successful, really, happy..."

At the same time, the high-hat Casters lurking in the woods looked at the member of the Mudrock Squad who was on fire in the distance as if they were watching a monkey show.

For a while, the strange smiles of these people kept echoing in the woods.

"Stop it!"

Mudrock immediately created a rock giant and struck in the direction of the laughter, but the high-hat Caster hiding in the mist easily avoided Mudrock's random attacks.

Mudrock and the members of the team had no casters, and facing the invisible caster enemies put them at a great disadvantage in terms of fighting.

Immediately afterward, more infected people from the Mudrock Squad were attacked, and fire and ice were constantly generated through the Originium in their bodies, and the whole forest screamed for a while.

"Doctor... be careful..."

Scout looked around vigilantly. Because he had the ability to 'hide,' he had a certain resistance to this kind of obscuring fog.

After seeing what happened to the Mudrock Squad, he vaguely guessed the true identity of these Casters hiding in the fog.

"Doctor, although I don't know much about Leithanien, I have heard a lot about that place..."

Then Scout simply told the doctor about Leithanien's situation.

Leithanien was once ruled by the Witch King. The magic mastered by the Witch King was very powerful. He could use the Originium in a large number of infected people as a "medium" to release extremely powerful spells, but the price was that these infected people would die...

After the Twin Empresses overthrew the cruel rule of the Witch King, they also sealed the Witch King's spell that almost treated the infected as "casting consumables" as a forbidden spell.

However, there was no shortage of old nobles in Leithanien who worshipped the former Witch King. Scout speculated that this noble led a team to find the wandering infected people such as the Mudrock Squad in order to secretly practice the forbidden techniques of the Witch King...

And the Leithanien nobles who dared to do this must have a background that should not be underestimated...


Their power was not comparable to that of Rhodes Island...

After the explanation, Scout asked with some doubts.

"Doctor, the Mudrock Squad has been targeted by this Leithanien noble. What should we do now..."

Although Scout did not say it clearly, Jiawei also knew that if he went against this noble here, the impact on Rhodes Island would definitely not be small.

But if he left, these nobles should not take the initiative to cause trouble for Rhodes Island.

Even though Talulah was injured before, she did not fight back, and she also considered the reasons...

So what should we choose next?

Avoid these nobles? Or take action?

Oh, is there any need to say...

"Everyone... I..."

Just then, a thin little girl walked out of the mist with a sluggish step.


The infected girl was in tattered clothes, and the skin around the Originium exposed on her body was all burned. It was obvious that she had suffered a lot of torture.

"Pipsqueak!"

Mudrock rushed over without hesitation and hugged the injured Sarkaz girl in his arms.

With tears in her eyes, she shouted angrily at the enemy in the mist.

"Why are you doing this? We infected people... just want to survive! What did we do wrong!"

"Hehe, I almost laughed to death..."

The mocking voice of the high-hat Caster sounded in the woods.

"You are just an infected person, and you dare to talk about rights in front of us. It is your honor to die under such a noble spell!"

As soon as the voice fell, a huge fireball shot out from the side of Mudrock without warning!

"Enough!"

The man in a doctor's coat rushed out from the side and easily blocked the fireball with the jade shield.

"You are... Rhodes Island..."

After the noble in the mist found out that the person who stood out was the doctor of Rhodes Island, he snapped his fingers, and then a sorcerer wearing a tall hat obeyed the order and shouted loudly to Jiawei.

"Rhodes Island? Why are you here? Dare to provoke us? Don't you want to stay in Leithanien!"

"Get out! Otherwise, I will kill you too!"

Mudrock standing aside heard the enemy say this and looked at Jiawei with concern.

Now the enemy provoked by the Mudrock Squad was not only powerful but also a noble of Leithanien.

Would the doctor of Rhodes Island really make an enemy of such a person for her?

But what Mudrock didn't expect was that when faced with the other party's question, Jiawei spoke without hesitation.

"I am the Doctor of Rhodes Island, and Mudrock is now an operator of our Rhodes Island! I will protect her! In addition, you seem to have hurt my operator Talulah, great! Let's settle the old scores together!"

"Ha! Hahahaha..."

"Hehehe! How ridiculous..."

These high-hat Casters rely on the "forbidden magic of the Witch King" and are not afraid of even Talulah, the leader of the Reunion Movement. Now they sneered at the "unknown" doctor.

Hearing the "mad words" of the doctor, the Leithanien noble and his high-hat Casters seemed to have heard a very funny joke and laughed non-stop.

Jiawei sneered, and then took out the yew phoenix tail feather wand he had just obtained.

Although the forest was full of fog that blocked the sun at this time, it had no effect at all in front of Jiawei who had the "Eagle Eye Vision".

From Jiawei's perspective, he could see that a noble in a formal dress holding a scepter stood at the back and observed, while seven Casters wearing tall hats were standing close by.

Let's start with these five tall hat Casters.

Jiawei raised the yew phoenix tail feather wand in his hand and aimed at the five tall hat Casters one after another.

Voldemort's curse

An ominous black smoke instantly enveloped the seven tall hat Casters...

"Wow! Wow! It hurts! My nose! It hurts!"

"What happened! Why is my nose gone!"

"Hair! My hair has all fallen off!"

"No! My face! My handsome face——!"

The pain of shrinking noses and losing hair instantly made the seven Casters scream in pain, and one of them even lay on the ground in pain and couldn't move.

The physical pain from the nose and the mental pain after the disfigurement made these Casters unable to resist.

"What...what's going on? Doctor from Rhodes Island, what strange Originium Art did you use?"

The Leithanien noble hiding behind saw his subordinates being attacked, and he also took out his staff anxiously.

"You rubbish! The experiment is over! Kill these infected people quickly, no need to test them one by one!"

"Yes...yes!"

"Go to hell! Infected people!"

"I want revenge for my hair!"

The noble's words revived the spirits of these high-hat Casters.

Then they waved their staffs together and began to cast spells.

The next moment.

All the infected people in the Mudrock Squad felt intense pain from the Originium in their bodies.

These Casters planned to cast a huge explosive spell at the cost of the lives of all the infected people present. If this spell was successfully released, all the infected people who served as the medium would die!

"No...no——!"

Mudrock let go of the little girl, grabbed the hammer and planned to rush into the woods to fight the Casters for the last time.

But Jiawei's action was faster.

He raised the wand in his hand and roared.
"Avada Kedavra!" 

Avada Kedavra!

Boom!

First, a dazzling green light hit the top-hatted Caster closest to him from the top of the wand, and then six more green lights came out from this Caster, hitting other Casters who were cursed by Jiawei.

(Voldemort, who was reading this book, was so scared that he couldn't sleep all night when he saw someone using Avada Kedavra like this)

Boom!

The strong green light almost dyed the whole forest with a healthy green.

After a moment, the light dissipated, and the whole forest was quiet.

The top-hatted Caster who had just tried to use the forbidden spell of the Witch King to kill the infected people of the Mudrock Squad fell to the ground without even screaming.

The mist that permeated the surrounding disappeared with the fall of the caster.

Everyone saw that there was only one Leithanien nobleman holding a staff in the woods, who was confused by everything around him.

Although he was a powerful Caster, he didn't understand what had just happened.

He only remembered that seven green lights flashed from the staff in the doctor's hand, and in the blink of an eye, his seven proud senior Caster subordinates died instantly!?

How did the Originium Art that could kill so many powerful Casters in the blink of an eye... do it!?

There is no doubt that Jiawei just gave this nobleman a big "Avada Kedavra" shock.

"Who... who are you? Are you also using the Originium Art of the Witch King?"

The Leithanien nobleman looked at the staff in Jiawei's hand and asked half-knowingly.

"Witch King? He is just a fart!"

Jiawei smiled and shook the wand in his hand, and saluted very elegantly.

"I am the Dark Lord——!"


--

77. Mudrock... Are you in love with the doctor?

"Dark... Dark Lord? Who is that?"

The noble Caster of Leithanien looked at Jiawei with a puzzled look.

He had never heard of the title Dark Lord...

"You just need to know that I am awesome."
Jiawei smiled evilly and pointed his wand toward the noble Caster.

"If you kill someone, you must be prepared to be killed!"

"Doctor! Good job!"

"Finally, I can see clearly! Look at me shaving these bastards!"

At the same time, the members of the Mudrock Squad who had escaped the spell control of the high-hat Caster rushed toward the noble of Leithanien with murderous intent.

Without the fog to hide his figure, the noble of Leithanien was bound to lose!

Faced with such a crisis, the Caster of Leithanien quickly recovered from the killing curse just now, and he shouted at the doctor with saliva splashing.

"Doctor of Rhodes Island! Do you know who I am? I am a noble of Leithanien. If I die here, someone will definitely find out the truth, and you, Rhodes Island, will definitely not be separated from it! Even if you are powerful alone, so what! You and your small Rhodes Island can't fight against the entire Leithanien!"

"…"

"Doctor, as long as you are willing to stand on my side and kill those Sarkaz infected, I can forgive all your previous actions. Not only that, I will also use the power of the family to make Leithanien and Rhodes Island reach in-depth cooperation."

"How much did Lungmen give you? I can let Leithanien give you twice! No... three times! I don't think Rhodes Island will refuse."

The Leithanien noble said this and suddenly felt that he had a great advantage.

He then stood up straight, looked at the Sarkaz rushing behind the doctor, and stretched out his right hand to Jiawei with a smirk on his face.

"Okay! Don't hesitate! Kill these Sarkaz now! Especially their leader Mudrock!"

"Shut up! I've been enduring you for a long time!"

Jiawei raised his foot and kicked the Leithanien noble in front of him to the ground.

"Mudrock is now a Rhodes Island operator! No matter who she is, I will not give up on her!"

"What! Damn it——!"

Hearing Jiawei's answer, the Leithanien noble Caster used the Originium Art to give it a try.

But Jiawei's spell was faster than his.

"Crucio!"

Jiawei waved the magic wand in his hand and pointed it at the Leithanien noble in front of him. A large amount of green light burst out from the tip of the demon-like a divergent electric charge, all hitting the Leithanien noble.

"Waaaaaaa! Ahh..."


No matter how strong this Leithanien noble Caster is, after being hit by Jiawei's heart-breaking bone-cutting, he can't resist a group of angry Sarkaz at all...

Jiawei generously left it to the Sarkaz to decide how to deal with this Leithanien noble who blasphemed life.

"Doctor..."

At this time, Mudrock was holding Pipsqueak and standing there looking at the doctor.

"I am really grateful to you, but is this really okay? Will Leithanien let Rhodes Island go..."

"Of course it's okay!"

Jiawei smiled and patted Mudrock's shoulder.

"Mudrock, in my eyes, you are a hundred times more important than the Leithanien nobles! Even if the Twin Empresses go directly to Rhodes Island for revenge, I will still choose you!"

Then if they really did, he'll find a way to get the Twins to Rhodes Island...

Of course, the premise is that the Twin Empresses really come...

"Is... is that so... Doctor..."

After hearing Jiawei's words, Mudrock was extremely grateful. For a moment, she couldn't believe her ears.

In fact, when Mudrock heard that the noble threatened Doctor with Leithanien, she was really worried that Doctor would turn against her.

After all, they were just a group of wandering infected people who ran away from Kazdel to make a living...

In Mudrock's initial impression, the Doctor of Rhodes Island was just a big villain who used despicable means to force her to join Rhodes Island!

She didn't expect that this big pervert of Rhodes Island would stand on her side without hesitation...

Even if he had to be an enemy of the nobles of Leithanien...

Could it be that the Doctor's "bad guy" was just an appearance, and he was actually a good person who cared about the infected, kept his word, and was worthy of trust?

Boom boom boom boom boom...

Thinking of this, Mudrock's heartbeat began to accelerate involuntarily, and her cheeks turned red unconsciously.

The original distrust of the Doctor gradually began to dissipate...

"Doctor, can I really trust you..."

Mudrock looked at the Doctor in front of her and asked as if to confirm.

"Of course."

At this time, a ray of white sunlight penetrated the fog in the sky, shining on Jiawei and Mudrock like a spotlight, giving people an extremely sacred and solemn atmosphere for a while.

Jiawei smiled and stretched out his hand to Mudrock.

"Mudrock, you are my most important operator. Whether you are poor or rich, sick or healthy, in adversity or prosperity, no matter what strong enemies and difficulties you face, I will stand by your side!"

Scout standing aside couldn't help but complain in his heart after hearing what the Doctor said.

Why do I feel like I have heard similar lines somewhere... Isn't that the line said at the church wedding!

"Doctor... Thank you very much..."

Because of her excitement, Mudrock did not think of it similar to a wedding like Scout did.

She is a person who repays a drop of water with a spring.

Now, hearing what the Doctor said, Mudrock did not hesitate to imitate his tone and answered.

"Doctor, I am the same. No matter if you are rich or poor, sick or healthy, in adversity or prosperity, no matter what powerful enemy or difficulty you face, I will stand by your side!"

You two might as well get married right now!

Scout complained loudly in his heart after hearing Mudrock's words.

However, after complaining in his heart, Scout suddenly thought of a possibility and couldn't help but cast an admiring look at the Doctor.

As expected of the Doctor! He had a powerful way to control women, why didn't I think of it...

... 

When Mudrock recalled that conversation with the Doctor, she was so shy she couldn’t sleep properly for several days. Of course, this happened much later...

——

After the members of the Mudrock Squad dealt with the Leithanien nobles and their high-hat Casters, they took the supplies from the camp and followed Jiawei back to Wolumonde to meet Amiya, Talulah, and the others.

“Talulah, FrostNova... it’s really you...”

Upon seeing Talulah and FrostNova wearing Rhodes Island operator nameplates, Mudrock felt a mix of emotions.

“FrostNova, you look much better. How’s your Oripathy?”

Mudrock first approached FrostNova, who was nearest to her.

“Are you Miss Mudrock...?”

FrostNova didn’t know Mudrock’s true identity, as they hadn’t been personally acquainted.

Now that she saw her real face, FrostNova couldn’t help but feel curious.

However, not wanting to create an awkward atmosphere, she quickly adjusted her demeanor. Glancing shyly at Jiawei beside her, she responded.

“My Oripathy has improved a lot, thanks to the help of Rhodes Island and... the Doctor. Miss Mudrock, welcome to Rhodes Island.”

“Thank you, FrostNova.”

After greeting FrostNova, Mudrock turned to Talulah.

“Hello, Talulah. Long time no see.”

“Yeah, Mudrock... I never thought we’d meet again—alive.”

Talulah greeted her a bit awkwardly.

Before their parting, both had been members of the Reunion Movement. Now, they were fellow Rhodes Island operators. It truly felt like fate...

“Yeah, I actually thought you were all dead...”

Mudrock replied quietly with a sigh.

“Dead? What nonsense! That’s such bad luck—don’t talk like that again!”

Jiawei suddenly interrupted the former Reunion leaders. Stretching out his arms, he wrapped them around the shoulders of Talulah, FrostNova, and Mudrock.

“You’re all excellent Rhodes Island operators! You’re my wings! I won’t let any of you die! Alright, let’s head home—back to Rhodes Island!”

And so, the group returned to Rhodes Island smoothly.

Mudrock officially became an operator for Rhodes Island.

She and her Sarkaz teammates received treatment, and both Smoker and Cook agreed to join Rhodes Island and do their part.

Later, Kal’tsit reviewed the mission report provided by Amiya and Scout.

After learning the Doctor had killed a Leithanien noble, she simply sighed in resignation...

But when she read that the Doctor had removed Mudrock’s coat in public and taken photos, her expression darkened instantly...

She summoned the Doctor to her office once again...

Of course, in the end, Kal’tsit was easily subdued with just three words from the Doctor...

...

——

Why do I feel like Mudrock’s been avoiding me lately?

Half a month after returning to Rhodes Island with Mudrock, Jiawei began to notice something strange.

While she diligently followed all his combat and training instructions,

Whenever she saw him alone in a corridor, she would quickly lower her head and turn away...

One evening, as Jiawei strolled through, he spotted Mudrock standing there alone, gazing up at the stars.

“Hey! Mudrock, what a coincidence.”

Hoping to ease the awkwardness between them, Jiawei approached with a smile and greeted her.

“Doctor... Doctor?!”

His sudden appearance startled Mudrock.

“Why are you here?”

“Oh, nothing in particular. I was just taking a walk and thought I’d say hi...”

Jiawei looked at her with slight concern.

“Mudrock, how are you lately? Are you feeling unwell? Or... is something bothering you?”

“Bothering me? No, no, not at all!”

She shook her head quickly.

“Being able to come to Rhodes Island is already a blessing for me... Though, without that protective suit, even with my Originium shield, I still feel a bit uncomfortable sometimes...”

“Jessica cried when she found out you previously wore that protective suit. You won’t be seeing it again!”

“Ahahaha... I know...”

Faced with his answer, Mudrock gave a sheepish smile.

Thump-thump-thump-thump...

But soon, she realized they were alone together. Her heartbeat sped up, and her cheeks turned bright red.

Oh no... it’s happening again. Why do I always feel like this when I’m alone with the Doctor...?

“Ah! Sorry, Doctor! I just remembered I have something to do—I’ll be going now!”

Lowering her head to hide her blushing face, Mudrock quickly rushed out.

Jiawei watched her run off again and muttered to himself with a puzzled expression.

“Huh? There she goes again... What’s going on with Mudrock? Guess I’ll ask her later."


...

Below is a letter Mudrock wrote after joining Rhodes Island.

————

Dear Bob,

How have you been lately?

I asked my new employer to help send this letter to you.

You’re probably surprised to receive two letters from me before you’ve even replied to the first one.

In my last letter, I mentioned that our Mudrock Squad was going through some hard times. But don’t worry—we’re all doing well now.

We had hoped to settle in Leithanien...

But I was wrong. The situation for the infected there wasn’t as hopeful as the rumors claimed...

You might not believe this, but the Doctor from Rhodes Island actually found us in Wolumonde, Leithanien.

Although... some rather indescribable things happened in between... I eventually accepted the Doctor’s invitation to join Rhodes Island.

Thanks to the Doctor’s help, my team members finally found a safe place to stay, and we even received advanced treatment.

The Doctor has done so much for me. I honestly don’t know how to repay him.

To be frank, I didn’t have a good impression of the Doctor at first—especially because of some of his odd behavior, which really annoyed me.

But after spending more time with him, I came to see that he’s a dependable leader.

He genuinely cares about all Rhodes Island operators, and I even feel a little undeserving of his concern...

For infected people like us, a place like Rhodes Island is a rare blessing.

The atmosphere here is great. Most of the people are infected, yet their hearts are filled with a strong desire to change this world for the better!

For that belief, I will hold my weapon tight and follow the Doctor’s command.

I’ll fight wherever he sends me—even if it means using Originium Arts that shorten my life...

However, since I joined Rhodes Island, the Doctor no longer allows me to fight that way.

And every time we go into battle, he charges into the front lines himself—facing the most dangerous enemies—and always returns unharmed.

The Doctor is truly remarkable. Despite his eccentricities, his strength is undeniable and worthy of admiration.

I even hope to learn a few more techniques from him.

(The repetitive parts praising the Doctor are omitted below...)

...

By the way, Bob, the Doctor learned about you during a chat with his teammates.

He hopes that someone as capable as you might consider joining Rhodes Island too. What do you think?

In any case, we all just want to survive and live well on this continent.

Take care.

Your friend,
Mudrock

————

...

A few days later, Bob, still in Columbia, received the letter from Mudrock.

“...”

After reading it, Bob sat in silence for a long time before finally muttering. 

“...Mudrock... are you in love with the Doctor from Rhodes Island?”





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78. Textbook-like Method to Avoid Catastrophes

Snap! Snap!

One afternoon, in the doctor's office.

Jiawei, Mudrock, and FrostNova, who were free, were playing poker...

The atmosphere in the whole room suddenly became very anxious...

"Flush! I finally won once, Mudrock! FrostNova!"

"Woo woo woo, I lost..."

"Ah, just a little bit!"

After the cards were revealed, everyone sighed.

Jiawei's card skills were average.

In order to improve his card skills and confidence, Jiawei called the free operators to the office to play cards together in his spare time...

Boom... Boom...

At this time, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and the sound of thunder could be heard faintly...

"It's a Catastrophe..."

Relying on the knowledge of a "Catastrophe" inherited from the doctor himself, Jiawei realized that a sudden Catastrophe was approaching.

Crack!

At that moment, a lightning bolt suddenly fell from the sky and hit a ship’s lightning rod outside the window.

At the same time, the somewhat anxious voice of the Catastrophe Messenger Eyjafjalla came from the Rhodes Island radio.

"Attention to all departments of Rhodes Island! Attention to all departments of Rhodes Island! The ship is about to encounter a sudden Catastrophe—thunderstorm. Please return to your rooms immediately and try to hold on to fixed objects. It is expected that the Rhodes Island ship will face a huge impact! Please be sure to protect yourselves!"

After a while, Eyjafjalla's call for help came through Jiawei's communicator again.

"Senior! The situation is urgent now. We need your wisdom!"

"Okay, I'll be there soon."

After putting down the communicator, Jiawei looked at the approaching Catastrophe cloud outside the window.

He still retained all the knowledge of the doctor's "Catastrophe expert" in his mind.

However, on weekdays, Rhodes Island also has excellent Catastrophe messengers such as Earth Spirit and Eyjafjalla.

They can predict the approximate time and location of a Catastrophe outbreak in advance based on various information and indicators, so there is no need for the doctor to do it himself.

However, because Rhodes Island may have encountered some kind of extremely unpredictable sudden Catastrophe today, it may be quite difficult to avoid it...

"It seems that it is time to show my skills and let these Catastrophe messengers see what a textbook disaster avoidance method looks like!"

As long as Jiawei wants to do it, he can lead Rhodes Island to avoid this thunderstorm.

After saying goodbye to Mudrock and FrostNova, Jiawei hurried to the command room.

At this time, Earth Spirit, Eyjafjalla, and other Catastrophe messengers in Rhodes Island were anxiously performing relevant calculations, trying to find an escape route that would allow Rhodes Island to avoid the Catastrophe at the lowest possible cost.

"Senior! You're finally here, it's great! We've encountered a sudden Catastrophe and we need your help."

After seeing the doctor come in, Eyjafjalla in the command room finally relaxed her previously uneasy heart.

Because the doctor was a "Catastrophe expert" before losing his memory, Eyjafjalla, as a Catastrophe messenger, has always called the doctor "senior."

"Leave this to me."
Jiawei nodded with a smile.

Kal'tsit, Amiya, and the others in the command room showed a look of relief when they saw the doctor coming.

Eyjafjalla was even more excited at that moment.

She had always admired the doctor's academic research on Catastrophes.

The Catastrophe she was facing now was even more difficult for her, the messenger of Catastrophes, but the doctor looked very relaxed.

It was great to be able to come to Rhodes Island...


Today she could finally see the doctor's ability with her own eyes!

Crack! Crack!

The sound of thunder and lightning continued to resound in front of the Rhodes Island ship.

Looking through the skylight, the clouds in the sky in front of Rhodes Island had been rolled into a terrifying vortex by powerful energy, and a large amount of lightning continued to burst out from it.

There was no time to delay any longer. They had to act now; otherwise, the Rhodes Island ship would definitely suffer huge losses due to the Catastrophe.

Let me show you a textbook way to avoid Catastrophes!

"I'm going, and the command room personnel will follow my command at any time."

Under everyone's puzzled gaze, Jiawei took the elevator alone to Jianqiao on Rhodes Island.

The Catastrophe messengers such as Eyjafjalla and Earth Spirit followed Jiawei curiously.

Jiawei observed the Catastrophe that was about to break out in front of him—the thunderstorm—and began to calculate quickly by controlling the instrument in his hand.

"First of all, there must be... this is equivalent to... cough, that is equivalent to... here is one... I don't need this... what I need is... secondly, this hitting this is equivalent to..."

"No, no, oh! Right, right, right... right, no! What is right, well, this is right, this is right, right, right..."

"The doctor is so amazing..."

"Yes, such precise calculations are simply impossible to understand."

Although Eyjafjalla and Earth Spirit standing behind were both Catastrophe messengers, they could not understand how Jiawei was calculating at all, and she even admired the doctor in her heart.

Just when Jiawei was about to start using his own "Catastrophe expert" wisdom to begin calculating—

The system prompt message sounded in his mind.

"Host, please choose from the following options."

"Sane Option: Show everyone in Rhodes Island a textbook-like method of avoiding disasters. Reward: Intelligence +30. Rhodes Island ships will suffer 10% Catastrophe losses."

"Insane Option: Show everyone in Rhodes Island a 'textbook-like method of avoiding disasters.' Reward: Obtain the skill 'Twisting Void.' Rhodes Island will not suffer any losses."

"Note: The skill 'Twisting Void' is a restricted skill that can only be used when facing 'problems' that require extremely complex calculations to solve. You can directly send all the 'problems' in front of you into the void without thinking."

After reading these two options, Jiawei realized—

The Sane Option was obviously very consistent with the doctor's profound and high-IQ personality. He would use his own knowledge to lead the Rhodes Island ships to avoid the invasion of this Catastrophe, but this 10% loss of ships still made people feel very distressed.

Moreover, Catastrophes often bring with them the threat of Originium crystals. If you're not careful, non-infected people in Rhodes Island will suffer from Oripathy... It would be too late to regret it!

As for the "textbook-like disaster avoidance" in the Insane Option, combined with the skill rewards mentioned later, a bold idea appeared in Jiawei's mind.

"Everyone! Listen to my command and keep moving forward!"

After making the decision, Jiawei gave an order to the Rhodes Island operators in the command room.

"Hmm? Keep moving forward? Wouldn't the ship enter the range of the thunderstorm directly?" 

Eyjafjalla on the side didn’t understand the Doctor’s operation at all for a while and couldn’t help but complain in a low voice.

Not only Eyjafjalla, but even other Rhodes Island operators in the command room couldn’t understand the Doctor’s operation.

“Doctor! Keep moving forward? Are you serious?!”

Even Kal’tsit sent a questioning message to the Doctor through the communicator in disbelief.

“Did the Doctor calculate a safer evasive route than changing direction?!”

“Could there be a gap in this Catastrophe that allows Rhodes Island to rush out directly?”

Just as Eyjafjalla and the Earth Spirit were guessing in their hearts, Jiawei had already smiled and continued to walk forward a few steps.

At this time, the Catastrophe cloud lingering opposite the Rhodes Island ship seemed to collapse from the sky, and a large amount of lightning flashed continuously in the clouds.

Jiawei took a deep breath and then slowly stretched out his hands toward the Catastrophe “problem” in front of him.

He whispered.

Twisting Void.

Boom!

The sky above the Catastrophe cloud seemed to be cut open by a knife, and a black space with constantly flashing wonderful light appeared there.

A terrifying suction force emerged from the black space, and in the blink of an eye, all the Catastrophe clouds containing terrifying energy in the sky were absorbed into it...

As the last piece of the Catastrophe cloud was sucked in, the space disappeared.

Without the Catastrophe cloud, the Catastrophe threatening Rhodes Island also disappeared...

The cloudy sky cleared up, and the warm sunshine shone on the entire Rhodes Island ship...

“Hehehehe! Done!”

Jiawei smiled and snapped his fingers.

A “textbook-like disaster avoidance” method is really awesome.

Why should I use my brain if I can directly “twist space itself”!

“Ah! Ah, this...”

“This... works?!”

Eyjafjalla and EarthSpirit standing behind all opened their mouths wide, looking at the scene in front of them in disbelief.

They never dreamed that Rhodes Island would avoid the Catastrophe of Terra in this way.

“The black space that just sucked in the catastrophe cloud, is it the Doctor’s Originium Art...?”

“No, no, no, how could this be possible... How could there be such a terrifying Originium Art? This should be another kind of ‘Catastrophe’ that we don’t know yet. The Doctor must have calculated that the two disasters would cancel each other out, so he was fearless.”

“Is that so... Is that so... It make sense...”

After that, whether the Doctor used his own Originium Art to eliminate the disaster or the two disasters canceled each other out became one of the ten unsolved mysteries of Rhodes Island...

And Jiawei was too lazy to explain this kind of thing.

——

A few days later.

Jiawei of Rhodes Island received a party invitation message from Exusai of Lungmen Penguin Logistics.

Although Rhodes Island had been away from Lungmen for a long time, the Rhodes Island ship also stopped and started along the way. In fact, it was not too far from Lungmen. As long as you take a plane, you can return to Lungmen in less than half a day.

Therefore, after working for two weeks (most of the time he was slacking off), Jiawei had the idea of asking for leave to attend the Penguin Logistics party. He decided to mention this to Kal’tsit after the regular meeting tomorrow!

In the regular meeting the next day, because Rhodes Island had recently reached an agreement with Lady Sicily of Siracusa, Rhodes Island was allowed to go to Siracusa’s latest mobile town to set up a medical office.

Considering the danger level of Siracusa, everyone discussed sending Mephisto and Faust, as the first batch of “pioneers” to go to Siracusa’s new nomadic city Trieste...

After the regular meeting ended and everyone else left, Jiawei found Kal’tsit with a smile.

“Kal’tsit, although we have left Lungmen, Rhodes Island still has a medical office in Lungmen, and we must have some exchanges with our partner Penguin Logistics...”

When Jiawei said this, his face showed a serious look of “who else but me.”

“So as a Doctor of Rhodes Island, I have the obligation to complete this very difficult social task and attend the party of Penguin Logistics.”

“Doctor...”

Kal’tsit looked at the Doctor with indifference.

“You just want to find an excuse to take a leave and go out to laze, right...”

“...”

Faced with Kal’tsit’s words, Jiawei was silent for a while and finally couldn’t help sticking out his tongue.

“Hey~”

“Hey, your head——!”

Kal’tsit shook her head helplessly.

“Because of Siracusa’s special national conditions, Rhodes Island has not been able to set up a medical office in Siracusa until now. Now we finally get this opportunity. In addition, we have to clean up the mess you made in Leithania before... Do you know how busy Rhodes Island has been recently?”

“Oh, we work so hard, we haven’t had a break for half a month, and the boss won’t feel sorry for us!”

“But we are the boss."

“Ah... It seems to be true...”

For a moment, the atmosphere in the whole room was a little awkward...

“Kal’tsit, calm down... Actually, I went to Penguin Logistics’ silver party... No, I mean to attend Penguin Logistics’ party. In addition to having fun, there is another more important purpose!”

“Wait... Did I hear ‘silver party’ just now? I must have heard it wrong... Forget it...”

Kal’tsit shook her head and looked at Jiawei with great distrust.

“Doctor, what other purpose do you have besides having fun?”

“That is... to bring all the outstanding employees of Penguin Logistics to Rhodes Island!”

“Dig out the outstanding employees of Penguin Logistics to Rhodes Island?”

Hearing what the Doctor said, Kal’tsit’s eyes gradually became sharper...

According to the combat report of Lungmen, Kal’tsit had heard about the outstanding talents of “Penguin Logistics” a long time ago...

If they could be recruited to work for Rhodes Island, the benefits would be huge.

And in order to increase its influence on Terra, Rhodes Island cannot rely solely on “messengers.”

If there is a powerful “logistics” department dedicated to Rhodes Island, it will be much more convenient whether it is transporting some “open” or “shady” things...

“Okay... Doctor, you go and try it. Remember! You must not cause any big trouble in Lungmen!”

“OK! Leave it to me! Kal’tsit, I will never cause any trouble!”

Although Jiawei agreed, he had already expected it in his heart.

Hehehehe... not causing trouble? That’s impossible!

Just like that, in a pleasant exchange, Jiawei’s vacation to Lungmen was decided.




79. Let's go! Go to Lungmen to attend the party

Late at night, in the training room of Rhodes Island.

Jiawei and Lin Yühsia were exercising vigorously here.

At this time, Lin Yühsia's cheeks were full of sweat... and she was panting.

"Huff, huh, huh... Doctor, please... please do it again..."

"Well? Do you still want it, Lin Yühsia?"

"Of course... I'm not satisfied yet..."

"There's really no way~ Since you want to do it, then I'll demonstrate it again!"

Jade Shield!

Jiawei sensed the geo elemental force around him and created an indestructible transparent shield around him.

"How is this shield stronger than mine created... Rock elemental force? What is that... I've never heard of this Originium Art."

Lin Yühsia had recently been very interested in the Jade Shield that Jiawei could perform. She thought that the strength of this shield was far greater than that of her father.

These few nights, she had been begging Jiawei to help her practice.

Although Lin Yühsia didn't understand what "geo elemental power" was, she still watched and beat the Jade Shield while constantly trying to imitate it with her own Originium Arts.

In Jiawei's opinion, Lin Yühsia's uncle was really smart. After this period of special training, her shield-related Originium Arts were indeed improving rapidly...

Although Lin Yühsia didn't say it, she knew that her progress was inseparable from the help of the doctor.

"Let's stop here for today's training. It's already past 11 o'clock."

After checking the scheduled time, Jiawei waved to Lin Yühsia.

"Hey... Is it already that late... It feels like it's almost time, just a little bit away from a breakthrough!"

Hearing that the training was over, Lin Yühsia's face still had some unsatisfied pleading.

"I'm also very busy. It's not too late to come to me after you get more work points."

The "work points" Jiawei referred to were based on her performance when she worked for Rhodes Island on weekdays.

As a formation sorcerer, Lin Yühsia was responsible for the contact and treatment of infected people in the Lungmen slums, in addition to combat missions. With her in Rhodes Island, the work of the Rhodes Island Medical Office in Lungmen had become quite smooth.

As long as Lin Yühsia worked well in Rhodes Island, Jiawei didn't mind taking some time to help her train.

"Doctor, I heard recently that you're going to Lungmen tomorrow?"

"Yes, of course."

Jiawei nodded.

"Penguin Logistics is going to hold an anniversary corporate party soon, and Exusai hopes that I, a Rhodes Island doctor, can also participate. It's really a kind invitation."

"Really..."

Lin Yühsia hesitated for a while and finally spoke.

"Doctor, can I go back to Lungmen with you? I just want to go home to get some clothes and visit my parents by the way. I don't want to run away."

"Well, it's not impossible. Don't worry, I'm not worried that you'll run away..."

Jiawei had a very kind smile on his face. "At worst, I'll just capture you and bring you back to Rhodes Island! Hahahaha~ Just kidding."

"Doctor... your joke is not funny at all..."

——

Because the seats on the plane were limited, this time, apart from Jiawei, only Amiya, Lin Yühsia, and Ch'en would go to Lungmen.

Let's not talk about Lin Yühsia. She was forcibly captured by the doctor to Rhodes Island. She returned to Lungmen this time hoping to go back to her home to get some clothes and meet her parents by the way, so as not to make them worry too much.

Besides, before Lin Yühsia left Rhodes Island, Kal'tsit specifically asked her to bring a box of medicine and personally deliver it to the Rhodes Island office in the slums of Lungmen.

Ch'en originally did not plan to return to Lungmen and was not interested in the party of Penguin Logistics...

However, Kal'tsit had formulated some small cooperation projects with Lungmen, and it would be easier to talk to Ch'en if she sent him to talk to Wei Yenwu.

After Kal'tsit's persuasion, Ch'en had to agree.

As for Amiya, it was like "daughters like to play with their dads."

After learning that the doctor was going to Lungmen to attend the party, Amiya also wanted to go with the doctor, and Kal'tsit couldn't stop her...

Kal'tsit considered that Amiya was not like the doctor who slacked off all day, and she had really been working hard in the past half month, so Kal'tsit agreed to let the doctor take Amiya to Lungmen to attend the party.

In addition, Kal'tsit thought that if Amiya was there, the doctor would at least not do anything too outrageous...

After the group boarded the plane, the journey was very smooth, and the plane landed at the airport in the suburbs of Lungmen in the evening of the same day.

Ch'en Huijie and Lin Yühsia had no interest in the party of Penguin Logistics, and they each had work, so they took a taxi to leave the airport in advance.

Jiawei and Amiya stayed there waiting for the people from Penguin Logistics to drive over to pick them up.

However, for some reason, the car that Penguin Logistics originally sent to pick them up was delayed for a while.

Late at night, Exusai and Texas from Penguin Logistics and the boss, Emperor, finally arrived at the airport in a van.

"Sorry! Boss! I'm so sorry! ~ I was delayed because of something~"

After Exusai jumped out of the car, she immediately scratched her head and apologized to the doctor a little embarrassedly.

"It's okay, it's okay."

Amiya shook her head again and again when she saw Exusai's apology.

"Thank you very much for inviting us to your company's anniversary party."

At the same time, Jiawei also chatted with the boss of Penguin Logistics, the Emperor, who looked like a penguin.

"YO! Doctor from Rhodes Island, first meeting! Hello! My employees received a lot of care from you a few days ago."

"No, no, in my opinion, Exusai and Texas are just like our own operators, and it's right to take care of them~"

After exchanging greetings, the group finally got in the car and drove towards the Emperor's private bar, "The End of the Earth."

"Boss Doctor! You're here at the right time. You know, today 'Sora' is going to sing her recently written new song in the bar! The small stage has been set up! Almost everyone is here! In half an hour, Sora's underground concert will start! We can definitely catch up if we drive all the way there now!"

Soon after getting in the car, Exusai in sitting in the co-pilot seat spoke excitedly to Jiawei and Amiya.

"Miss Sora's new song, I'm really looking forward to it."

Amiya had heard about Sora, her idol, a long time ago. Now that she knew she could hear Sora's singing, she was also looking forward to it.

After the car left the airport and drove on the road in Lungmen City, Exusai, who had been laughing, suddenly became serious.

"Texas, this road is so quiet..."

Exusai looked at the dark road around her and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

When they drove along this road to the airport, there were many small stalls gathered on the roadside, but now on the way back, there was no stall to be seen.

Texas also vaguely sensed something was wrong.

"Yeah, this road should be very busy at ordinary times... Could it be that those guys are..."

Suddenly, Texas noticed a red light on the side of the road.

Swoosh!

In the blink of an eye, a crossbow arrow shattered the window of the last row of cars and hit the Emperor's head directly.

"Gawawuyaah!"

An indescribable strange penguin cry sounded, and the Emperor, who was sitting alone in the last row, fainted with blood all over his body...

Ding ding ding ding...

At the same time, the crossbow arrow that hit the Emperor's head continued to make a "ding ding ding" sound...

"Not good! This is an explosive crossbow arrow!"

"Everyone be careful! Get down quickly!"

Texas and Exusai in the front row immediately reminded Jiawei and Amiya who were sitting in the second row.

At this moment, Jiawei first held Amiya in his arms, then put on the Jade Shield for all the living people in the car, and then summoned the Enkidu to pull out the explosive arrow.


However, because the crossbow arrow had a hook, it could not be pulled out in a short time, so Jiawei simply threw Emperor and the arrow out of the car window.

The Emperor then fell into a canal on the side of the road...

Boom!

A deafening explosion sounded from the canal, and a dazzling flame directly emerged, rising to more than ten meters high...

"The Emperor died again!"

"You bastards!"

After seeing the Emperor outside the car explode, Texas and Exusai exclaimed loudly together.

However, although they spoke loudly, there was not much emotion in it...


After all, this kind of thing has been seen too many times...

"Hey? Hey? What happened just now?"

Being hugged and protected by Jiawei, Amiya raised her head and did not understand the current situation for a while.

"Judging from the type of crossbow arrows, it should be those guys again..."

"It is because of these people that our airport pick-up time was delayed..."

Exusai looked at the fire caused by the explosion of the Emperor in the distance and said to Texas with a serious face.

"Texas, the party is about to start... It will take a lot of time to go to the canal to find the boss now..."

"Yes, not only that, there are enemies around... Ah, there is good news on the phone. It seems that a colleague is nearby."

"Great! Let this colleague go find the boss!"

After a brief discussion, Texas stepped on the accelerator again and started the car.

"Hey? That... don't we care about Mr. Emperor?"

Amiya asked, looking at the direction of the Emperor's explosion.

"Don't worry! Don't worry! The boss won't die! And there are colleagues from Penguin Logistics nearby. The boss might arrive at the bar earlier than us!"

"Is... is that so? Huh?"
Hearing what Exusai said, Amiya was even more confused.

"Of course, Amiya, you'll understand if you look around..."

After hearing what Exusai said, Jiawei and Amiya looked out the window. A group of people wearing black suits and hats and holding dangerous weapons had emerged on the originally quiet street.

"Who are these people..."

"They are a gang who came to Lungmen from Siracusa not long ago. These bastards have been fighting against our Penguin Logistics recently! There is no time to waste with these guys. Let's go first!"

After Texas finished speaking, he restarted the car and quickly moved towards Lungmen.

And these gangsters also drove their cars and followed closely behind.


At the same time, crossbows continued to shoot from behind.

"Don't worry, everyone from Rhodes Island, this is a common thing for Penguin Logistics," Texas said to Jiawei and Amiya in the car while driving and skillfully avoiding the crossbows from behind. "You are our invited guests. Don't bother doing anything, I will drive away these guys."

"That's right, boss! These gangsters from Siracusa are like dog skin plasters. There are many of them, and they are difficult to deal with! If the people of Rhodes Island make enemies with them, they will definitely retaliate."


Exusai also poked her head out from the co-pilot seat and used the gun in her hand to continuously shoot at the gangster vehicles behind.


Several explosive crossbows were shot down by her superb shooting skills. Soon after, another gangster's car overturned into the ditch beside it after the front tire was blown out.

"Just sit in your seats and take a nap. Leave this to me! Hahaha! Apple pie--!"

"Ahahaha... At this time, even if you want to sleep... you can't sleep..."

Amiya complained in a low voice with some helplessness, and then she looked at Jiawei.

"Doctor, what should we do next?"

At this moment, Jiawei remembered the system's prompt message in his mind.

"Sane Option: listen to Penguin Logistics' reminder and don't make enemies with the Siracusa gang. Reward: Rationality +30. Choosing this option will never allow you to recruit Penguin Logistics employees to become Rhodes Island operators."

"Insane Option: Siracusa gangs are shit! Fight side by side with Penguin Logistics to defeat these bastards! Reward: vehicle 'D-Wheel', Synchro Monster Card 'Stardust Dragon'. Special reward: open the quest line of 'Recruiting Penguin Logistics employees'."

"Note: vehicle 'D-Wheel', is the same red motorcycle as Crab Brother (Yusei Fudo). When riding this vehicle to a certain speed, you can use the Synchro Monster Card to summon it.

"When you get 'D-Wheel', you will also master professional racing skills. D wheel is usually stored in the host's exclusive equipment storage space and can be taken out and ridden anytime, anywhere."

"Note 2: Synchro Monster Card 'Stardust Dragon'. When riding D wheel at a speed of more than 60 KM/H, you can summon this monster to assist in combat.”


“The special effect of Stardust Dragon is that it can eliminate the opponent’s Originium Art once by tributing itself, and it will return to the battlefield after a while.”

“Other Synchro Monsters will be obtained later, so stay tuned…”

After reading these two options, Jiawei sighed in his heart.

Oh my god! Vehicle? This system actually gave out vehicle rewards!? And it’s the same D-wheel as Crab Brother, which is quite cool!

There is also Stardust Dragon. Do you want me to do a Turbo duel?

Although the Sane Option can indeed avoid a lot of trouble, I went to great lengths to run from Rhodes Island to Lungmen just to earn the talents of these Penguin Logistics employees to go to the island.

Otherwise, what’s the point of making this trip?

What should I choose next? Of course, it’s obvious!



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Chapter 80: Exusai wants to play a game where she will "lose everything"

"Penguin Logistics, your business is our business! If you are attacked by the gang, then I, the doctor of Rhodes Island, must help you!"

Jiawei crossed his hands in front of his chest and said with a smile.

"Well, the doctor is right..."
Amiya also nodded in agreement.

"The eldest sister of Penguin Logistics once assisted Rhodes Island in fighting Reunion at Lungmen. Now we in Rhodes Island can't just sit back and watch."

"Wow! Boss! Amiya! Thank you!"

Exusai returned to her seat to reload, smiled and turned back to thank them.

"We are all family! Why are you being polite? Look at me! Go!"

After making his choice, Jiawei opened the car door and jumped out directly.

"Bo... Doctor!? What are you doing——!?"

"Boss! Why did you suddenly jump out of the car!?"

Amiya and Exusai in the car saw the doctor jump out of the fast-moving car directly, and they both screamed.

Amiya was originally worried that the doctor would use the weapons he had used before to fight after opening the car door, but she never expected that the doctor would jump out directly.

After all, jumping from a high-speed car is quite dangerous.

"Calm down and look carefully behind you."
Texas saw the doctor following behind through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but smile.

"The doctor from Rhodes Island is really crazy..."

Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz——!

Not long after, the roar of a mechanical monster sounded from behind the car.

Then a dazzling headlight was reflected from behind, and Jiawei drove a very unique red motorcycle, the "D Wheel," from behind.

After jumping out of the car, the doctor maintained his balance with Enkidu and the Wind Gliders, then took out the D Wheel from the four-dimensional storage space and caught up with the car head-on.

"Bo... Doctor!?"

Amiya looked at the doctor riding a motorcycle with her mouth wide open and said in great surprise.
"Where did you get this motorcycle from? Is this also an Art!?"

"The space in the car is small, fighting is boring! I will drive to cover you!"

"Wow! Cool! COOOOOOOOOOL——!"

Exusai couldn't figure out how the doctor took out such a cool motorcycle out of thin air, but there was no doubt that the doctor driving the motorcycle was really cool.

"Huh? What's going on? When did this guy driving a cool motorcycle appear?"

"Who cares! It's obvious that this motorcycle guy is in the same group as Penguin Logistics! He dares to show off in front of the gangsters! Kill him!"

Not long after, the gangsters chasing behind them all leaned forward and shot crossbows and bullets at Jiawei.

"Chains of Heaven!"
Jiawei immediately summoned the Enkidu behind him.

At the same time, Jiawei held the handlebars with his left hand and took out a high-pressure slime shotgun with his right hand to aim at the gangster vehicle behind him.

"Hehehehe... Sorry!"

Boom boom boom!

Several rounds of high-pressure slime gushed out of the water gun.

Then, with strong inertia, the slime shot out and directly penetrated the windshield in front of the gangster's car.

As the windshield was destroyed, the driver was also crushed and hit by glass fragments, causing the vehicle to stall and then collide violently with the gangster's car behind.

Boom!

Soon after, there was an explosion after a car collision from the rear...

"What! What kind of weapon is this!?"

"Water gun? This is a water gun——?"

Not only that, the water gun also left a pool of slime on the ground, which affected the speed of the following cars.

However, these gangs did not give up because of the loss of several cars. The remaining gangs drove their cars through the green belts on both sides of the road to bypass the slime and chased closely behind again.

"Wow! Doctor! COOOOOOOL!"

"Exusai! It's too early to say cool now! There are cooler things to show!"

At this time, the speed of the D Wheel had far exceeded 60 KM/H, and it had met the conditions for summoning Stardust Dragon.

Feeling the gust of wind blowing in his face, Jiawei took out the Synchro Monster Card he had just obtained and shouted.

"Clustering wishes will become a new shining star! Become the path its light shines upon!"

Jiawei placed the monster card in his hand on the duel disk of the D Wheel.

"Synchro Summon, fly, Stardust Dragon!"

As soon as the voice fell, a large number of light balls began to appear around Jiawei. In this dark night, it was like countless stars falling from the night sky.

Soon, these light balls that looked like stars continued to gather and condense...

Ah... giant white dragon made of light appeared beside Jiawei.

"Wow, wow, wow, wow!"

"What a dazzling dragon! Is this the doctor's Originium Art?"

"Are we really not watching a movie directed by Nian! COOOOOOOOOOO——!"

Not only the evacuated Exusai and Amiya, but also the gangsters following behind all opened their eyes wide and looked at the dazzling white dragon that suddenly appeared in the night sky.

"Damn! What are we looking at? I have never heard of anyone from Penguin Logistics knowing this Art."

"That's right! This is definitely a flash bomb display! Something that looks good but is useless!"

"We have arrived at the location... Hurry up and notify the brothers in front to activate the Originium trap that has been set up in advance!"

The gangsters immediately made a phone call, and several gangsters hiding in front of the Penguin Logistics vehicle jumped out from the dark. These people waved their staffs and began to ignite the Originium crystals laid on the road in advance through Originium Arts.

"Hehehe! Burn you to death! Penguin Logistics guys!"

Bear!

The next moment, a sea of fire created by Originium Arts appeared on the road in front of Penguin Logistics.

"Oh no! It's a trap!"

"Everyone! Be careful! Hold on tight——!"

Texas wanted to adjust the direction of the car, but because it happened suddenly, it was too late to get rid of the Originium trap on the road ahead!

"Hmph! Leave this to me!"

Jiawei immediately raised his hand and shouted.

"Activate the effect of Stardust Dragon, Sacrifice Sanctuary! Tribute yourself Stardust Dragon! Invalidate the enemy's Originium Arts once!"

"What... what——?"

"What happened? Where is the Originium trap we carefully arranged?"

"How is this possible? What kind of Originium Art is this!?"

In order to kill them completely here, the Siracusa gangs spent a lot of money to invite the Leithanien Casters who are good at Originium Arts to set up Originium traps on this road.

They originally thought that they could completely kill the backbone staff of Penguin Logistics through this trap, but they never expected that the Originium trap they carefully arranged was easily cracked by this suddenly appearing white dragon!?

"Boss! Although I don't know how you did it! But COOOOOOL——!"

"Really, the doctor from Rhodes Island always comes up with some new tricks for us..."

Exusai and Texas originally thought that they would fall on this gang's trap this time, but deeing what happened just now, they cheered involuntarily at this time.

After the gangs were puzzled for a moment, they launched a new round of attacks on Jiawei, but all the crossbows and bullets they fired were blocked by the Jade Shield and the Heaven's Lock.

When the enemy’s assault ended, the Stardust Dragon, which had disappeared for a while, reappeared on the battlefield.

"It's time to end this!"

Jiawei stretched out his hand toward the gangster vehicles behind him.

"Fight! Stardust Dragon, Shooting Spiral Sonic—!"

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

The Stardust Dragon following Jiawei roared, flapped its wings vigorously, and opened its mouth toward the pursuing gangster cars.

A white ball of light, flashing with dazzling brilliance, appeared in its mouth.

After the energy gathered to a certain point, the white ball of light was ejected from the Stardust Dragon’s mouth at an incredibly high speed, surging toward the gangster vehicles behind Jiawei.

"What—! What’s going on with that energy!?"

"Can that dragon still attack!?"

"Wow! Get out of the way—!"

By the time the gangsters realized the danger of the Stardust Dragon, it was already too late.

Boom! Bang! Snap!

Explosions erupted as cars blew up, mixed with the screams of the gangsters.

In the blink of an eye, most of the gangsters were killed.

Flames and smoke from the car explosions soared into the sky.

"Wow..."

Texas and Amiya were so stunned by the scene that they were momentarily speechless.

Amiya, in particular, had recently seen the doctor summon the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in Wolumonde, and now the doctor had summoned a completely different Dragon. She couldn’t help but feel amazed by this Originium Art.

Witnessing the entire process, Exusai cheered loudly.

"Wow, oh, oh, oh! Doctor! COOL! Amazing! I’m about to fall in love with you—!"

Hearing Exusai of Exusai’s enthusiastic cheers, Texas, who was driving, recalled their previous conversation and couldn’t help but smile secretly.

After the battle, the gangsters finally realized they were defeated and fled with the remaining members.

Meanwhile, the two gang leaders, Capone and Gambino, sitting in the last car, stared at the retreating Penguin Logistics vehicles with gritted teeth.

“Tsk! What bad luck! I thought I could easily kill these people from Penguin Logistics today and snatch their business channels in Lungmen, but I didn’t expect some guy with strange Originium Arts to appear halfway through... Now the plan’s failed, and we’ve lost so many people. It’s really unlucky!”

Capone angrily threw the crossbow in his hand aside and complained.

“Wait a minute... Capone... That man on the motorcycle just now—based on his clothes, didn’t he look like the doctor from Rhodes Island?”

Gambino’s sharp eyes recalled the battle and he said thoughtfully,

“And I remember the Rat King here seemed really angry with the doctor from Rhodes Island. If that doctor really got involved with Penguin Logistics, then…”

Capone smiled when he heard Gambino’s words.

“Hehehehe... I get what you mean, brother... Today is the day Penguin Logistics and that doctor die!”

—

After driving away the gangsters who attacked on the road, Jiawei rode his motorcycle and followed the Penguin Logistics car through the streets of Lungmen. After confirming they had completely shaken off the Siracusa gangsters, they arrived at the door of the “End of the Earth” bar, which belonged personally to the emperor.

“Um… don’t worry about the gangsters coming back?”

Upon arriving at the bar, Amiya asked with some concern.

“Don’t worry, Amiya. This place is pretty remote, and those gangsters will never find it!”

Hearing that even Penguin Logistics’ Exusai said this, Jiawei and Amiya, as guests, really didn’t know what to say.

Just as Texas had said, Emperor had arrived at the bar a step ahead of them.

Once everyone was there, the Penguin Logistics anniversary party officially began.

On stage, Sora, about to release a new song, cheered loudly while holding the microphone.

“So, are you ready? Shining Miracle! Sora! Go~”

Everyone enjoyed Sora’s new song in the bar. Under the influence of the beautiful singing, everyone present felt healed.

After Sora’s performance, it was Emperor’s turn for a rap session, filling the entire bar with a joyous atmosphere.

“Amiya, what are you going to drink, Doctor?”

Exusai led Jiawei and Amiya to the bar.

“Um… are there any drinks? Doctor Kal’tsit won’t let me drink.”

Because Amiya was still a minor, Kal’tsit had repeatedly warned her not to drink alcohol.

“Of course, oolong tea is fine.”

“Well, okay, thank you.”

Exusai skillfully picked up a cup and poured oolong tea for Amiya.

“Doctor, what would you like to drink?”

“Just a cup of oolong tea—I was a little thirsty after riding my bike.”

“Doctor wants oolong tea? No problem!”

What struck Jiawei as odd was that although he ordered oolong tea, Exusaius took two glass bottles from the pile of wine bottles beside him.

Exusaius placed a clean cup in front of Jiawei.

Then she poured about 90% white liquid (vodka) into the cup, followed by 10% brown liquid (whiskey).

The resulting drink was the same color as the oolong tea Amiya drank.

“Here you go, Doctor! Oolong tea!”

“...”

Jiawei took out a lighter and easily lit the drink on fire.

Watching the flames flicker above the cup, Jiawei couldn’t help but complain.

“Can your oolong tea actually catch fire?”

“Hahaha! Judging by the color, it’s oolong tea!”

“You judge drinks by color?”

Exusai put a hand on Jiawei’s shoulder and smiled.

“Boss, now that you’re here, how can you not have fun?”

At that moment, Jiawei remembered the system prompt in his mind.

“Host, please choose from the following options.”

“Sane Option: Drink moderately and attend the party responsibly. Reward: Rationality +30. Penguin Logistics members’ favorability -10.”

“Insane Option: Do as Romans do! The party is fun! Drink as much as you want! Reward: Skill ‘Alcohol Dissolution.’ Penguin Logistics members’ favorability +30.”

“Note: Skill ‘Alcohol Dissolution’ quickly metabolizes alcohol within 20 minutes, regardless of how much you drink. The host can also choose not to use this skill and enjoy feeling drunk.”

“Remark 2: Favorability from Penguin Logistics members affects future recruitment chances.”

After reading the options, Jiawei realized that if he didn’t let loose and join in the fun, it would be obvious he couldn’t fit in with Exusai’s circle.

What was there to worry about now? Just have fun!

“Tontontontontontontonton—!”

Jiawei downed the “oolong tea” in one gulp, feeling like his stomach was on fire.

But with the ‘Alcohol Dissolution’ skill, Jiawei had nothing to fear!

Bang!

He handed the empty cup to Exusai. 

“Bring the wine! We won’t go home until we’re drunk tonight!”

“Wow! The boss is amazing! He’s a hidden talent! COOOOOL! Cheers then—!”

After Emperor’s rap finished, a phone call came in, and he left the bar as if something urgent had come up.

Seeing Emperor leave, Exusaius smiled and winked at Texas, Sora, and Croissant—the happy friends around her.

“Hey, hey, hey! Now that the boss is gone, we can play that game next!”

“Hey… you’re going to play that again?”
After hearing Exusaius’ suggestion, Texas shrugged helplessly.

“You were the only one who lost everything last time.”

“Hehehe! So I’ve got to win it back this time!”

“Okay… since you want to, let’s play.”

After Texas agreed, Exusaius asked Sora and Croissant for their opinions.

“As long as Texas is in, I’m definitely playing too!”

“Hey, hey, hey! You have to take me with you when you play games. I don’t want to take a taxi home alone late at night!”

After everyone agreed, Exusaius turned to Jiawei.

“That’s right! Boss, since you’re here, do you want to play a game with us? It’ll be more exciting with you!”

“Hmm? What game?”

Is it betting Lungmen coins?

Jiawei recalled Texas saying “lost everything” and couldn’t help but wonder.

“It’s simple—just rock-paper-scissors. The loser has to drink a glass of wine…”

“Oh, is that all?”

“If you really can’t drink, you have to take off a piece of clothing!”

So Texas wasn’t talking about losing Lungmen coins but clothes!?

Jiawei was wide awake now!

He sighed to himself that coming to Lungmen to attend this party was definitely the right choice.

“Haha, Exusai, since you invited me so enthusiastically, as a doctor from Rhodes Island, I must participate.”