Alice in the Land of Steam

With her brother's permission, Medien was finally able to use the medical skills she had worked so hard to learn to help everyone. Although she had not yet told Mitch and Kadora about this, she could already imagine the surprised expressions on their faces - well, it could also be surprise and confusion, just like Ling'er's expression when he first heard about this.

There are also Sister Xiaoxia, Sister Avila, the boss lady, Shemi, Leticia, Sister Livia... Everyone on Yunjing Sky Island will be very worried, but Medien believes that after being surprised, worried and hesitant, they will definitely choose to support him, which is the same as Lingge.

You all are very good people, mature, steady, and able to understand and respect other people's ideas. Perhaps this is what is called the margin of an adult. I also want to work hard to become that kind of person!

The pink-haired girl secretly made up her mind.

"What should I prepare?" She was so excited that she even forgot her brother was beside her. She muttered to herself, "Well, I must bring a medical kit and tools, as well as some commonly used medicines. It would be best if I could also bring raw materials, but unprocessed raw materials may lose their effectiveness during transportation. And can I carry so many things by myself..."

"Cough cough!"

Hearing this, Lingge couldn't help but cough twice to remind his sister not to forget that he was still here. When Metien gently exclaimed in surprise, he said, "Who told you that you went alone?"

"what?"

Metien blinked, then immediately realized what was happening, revealing a happy expression: "That's right, Mitch and the others should be able to help me share some of the burden, so I can bring more things!"

Ling Ge was speechless: "That's not what I meant. I meant that you are not the only one going. I will ask Sister Livia and Miss Nevi to go with you for support."

“Is that so?!” Metien was shocked.

"Of course." Linger glanced at his sister and said unhappily, "You don't think I can let you go to the battlefield alone, do you? Although you are not going to fight, but just a medical staff in the rear, you still need someone to accompany you, so that it will be safer."

"Well, that's what I said, but..."

However, I have just made up my mind to work hard to grow into a qualified adult. If I let Sister Livia and Miss Nevile protect me, wouldn’t it lose the meaning of growth? I have always been protected by others, which is no different from being on Yunjingkong Island. Can I really be tempered and trained?

The pink-haired girl looked hesitant. Although she didn't say it clearly, Ling Ge still guessed what she was thinking. The young man couldn't help but shook his head and said, "Your concerns are not unreasonable, Metien, but so-called growth is not blindly rejecting the protection of others. Sometimes knowing how to accept the protection of others is also a manifestation of growth."

Seeing that his sister still didn't quite understand, the young man simply put aside those great principles and said, "Besides, letting Sister Livia and Miss Nevill go together is not entirely to protect you. Sister Livia used to be the choir leader at St. Annwell Cross Church. She is very good at soothing people's hearts and guiding human nature. In this turbulent time of war, the trauma of the soul is as deep as the physical trauma, and both need to be treated."

Metien thought thoughtfully: "Is this what you call...psychotherapy?"

"Just take that as a yes."

Another reason is that Sister Livia already sees herself as a follower of Metine, the guardian of the legendary great Holy Spirit. She saw hope for the future in the pink-haired girl and chose to convert to the faith of the goddess. Therefore, it is impossible for her to sit back and watch Metine go to the battlefield alone while she stays behind.

"As for Miss Nevill," Ling Ge paused and said, "She is the one who will represent our Yunjingkong Island to communicate with the representative of the kingdom, that is, General Franshande."

The young man explained in detail to his sister that in the past, he would only discuss such matters with Saint Charia or Xino, because only they could understand the necessity and importance of it. But since Metien has made up her mind to grow up and is aware of the price to pay for it, Linger naturally wants to teach her more things, things that she would never touch before, but are indispensable for the real world: "After the Liberation Front joins forces with the Kingdom Army and captures the Iron Forge City of Bad Ain as a new base, it is foreseeable that in the future, the scale of the war will expand again, and the corresponding intelligence we have will become more and more important. In this case, we can no longer just hand over the intelligence to Mr. Carson as before and hide behind the scenes. Someone must come forward as a representative to tell those who are ready to make a move that although we are allies with the Liberation Front, we are not one."

Metien seemed to understand something: "Is this... deterrence?"

"That's right." Ling Ge smiled with relief: "And Miss Nevill is the most suitable candidate."

On the one hand, she was a demigod, even stronger than the Grayhill Eagle, and a powerful helper for the rebels. She was easily accepted by them, and would not be underestimated by those with ulterior motives. Her vampire identity was also a good cover. Although the Noah Kingdom was mainly composed of humans, there were other races, so the appearance of a vampire on the battlefield would not attract the attention of the cult alliance, and then expose the existence of the Cloud Whale Sky Island.

On the other hand, she was the ancestor of the Bloodfang Valenhild family, a noble noble with noble blood, familiar with all kinds of diplomatic etiquette, and was very good at political games; she was also Saint Junio's comrade-in-arms, a great hero in the establishment of the Metosh Empire, and the silver-eyed countess who was feared on the battlefield. Only she could deal with those shrewd politicians and the general who was said to be very rigid and tough at the same time. If it were someone else, such as Olvera or Ieta, it would probably only make a lot of jokes.

"I understand!"

After her brother's explanation, Metien quickly understood the significance of this decision and no longer objected. She has always been a very smart child, but she is easily disturbed by the outside world, so she needs careful guidance. Mr. Yangke and Lingge were once the ones who guided her, but with the departure of Mr. Yangke and Metien gradually growing up, he, as a brother, suddenly realized that it was time for her to face the world.

She is not guided by a certain person, but by all the beauty, cruelty, emotion, rationality, hope, despair... in this world. How will she grow up to be?

The young man reached out and stroked his sister's head for the last time, just like when she was still very young and needed his care: "Come on, Metien."

Metien was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile broke out on her face and she nodded vigorously - "Yeah!"

……

The next day, Metien couldn't wait to tell Mitch, Kadora and others about the news, and their reactions were just as she expected. First they were surprised, then worried, and finally they accepted the fact and felt a little happy when they saw that the girl was firm and not joking. Metien's joining was a great encouragement to them, not only because she could provide precious medical care, but also because of her identity. If even Metien, a Westerner and a follower of the goddess, recognized the ideas of the Liberators' Front and was willing to contribute to it, wouldn't it prove the legitimacy and justice of this war?

Thinking of this, their uneasy hearts gradually calmed down, and their confidence in victory became stronger.

Privately, Mitch also secretly found Lingge and repeatedly assured him that he would protect Metien's safety and never let her get into danger. However, in the turbulent vortex of war, who can guarantee the future? Compared with Metien who was staying in the rear, the safety of Mitch and other young soldiers was more worrying. Therefore, the young man just patted Mitch on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Then I'll leave it to you," but did not say what he was asking for.

Perhaps it will take a long time before the boy in front of me can understand the profound meaning of this sentence.

Metien began to prepare for departure. Her actions could not be hidden from other people on the island. In just a few days, everyone knew her decision. Although they were also surprised and worried, they did not intend to stop Metien, but silently supported her and provided her with help. Olvera specially copied a few books on battlefield medicine for her. Saint Xia Liya and the boss lady helped her organize medicines and necessary tools. Rolena found some rare materials that could be used to make medicines from her material box. At the call of the little sun, the magic herbs in the herb garden generously contributed their roots or branches...

Shino also found Metien, but didn't give her anything. He just told her not to push herself too hard, to do her best, and then wait for the opportunity to win. When the young knight said this, her tone was calm but full of confidence, as if this was bound to happen, and even if it didn't happen, she would make it happen. This strong confidence seemed to infect Metien, and the last trace of worry in her heart completely disappeared. Perhaps this was what Shino wanted to give her.

At the same time, Linger found Sister Livia and the Countess and asked them to accompany Metien to Bad Ain City to support the Liberation Front. Sister Livia was easy to talk to. She even took the initiative to make this request without waiting for Linger to speak, with a guilty look on her face. Perhaps she felt that as a pastor of Tianxin Church, she should help Metien manage the church while she was away, but she was driven by personal emotions and ignored it. This is not what a qualified believer should do.

Lingge did not blame him, but comforted him. As Metien said, rebuilding Tianxin Church is not the goal, and even spreading the faith of the goddess is not the goal. Fulfilling the doctrine, guiding people's hearts towards light and hope, and creating the world that the goddess dreams of is the mission of the goddess's believers. Therefore, although the church is on Yunjingkong Island, the doctrine is in you and in the hearts of those who have been helped.

Sister Livia felt relieved and went to help Metien prepare for her departure. However, she encountered some unexpected situations with the Countess. She didn't mind dealing with those politicians, military personnel and soldiers as the representative of Yunjingkong Island, but before that, there was another problem that needed to be solved -

"What will happen to Leticia if I leave?"

The countess, who was enjoying the coolness under the shade of a sycamore tree, sipped her tea elegantly and said slowly, "The child is still young and sensitive, and can't leave his grandmother."

Still young...?

In terms of mental age, yes.

But Lingge didn't think this was a problem.

"You can leave her in the care of Saint Shallia." The young man said, "Or you can ask her to come to school every day. I believe Saint Shallia has many ways to keep her in peace."

If he wasn't worried about scaring the other kids, Ling Ge would even allow Saint Xia Liya to use the legendary "Hand of Fate" that only genius players can enjoy on the little bat. Even that genius player had to obey, so what could the little bat do?
but.

"You know that's not what I'm talking about." The Countess looked at the young man deeply, "It's about the curse on her. Although Leticia's curse has never been triggered since the trip to the Holy Temple, it has not completely disappeared, so I'm always worried that maybe on the next full moon night, she will go to reincarnation and relive her memories. And by then, I'm afraid it won't be a situation that Xiaoxia can handle, right?"

Lingge remained silent after hearing this.

It is just as the Countess said. After reincarnation, the little bat will lose her memory. At that time, the only person she will remember is her grandmother. Every time she reincarnates, she will always look for her grandmother's scent first, so that she can feel at ease. But what if she can't find it? Will she be confused? Will she be afraid? Or even do something extreme? No one can guarantee it.

"In that case--" Linger said. He understood the Countess's difficulties and planned to entrust this task to someone else. The boss lady Xiesta might be good, but the traveler fairy is a rare race, even in the East Continent. She is too active on the battlefield and may attract the attention of the church union in advance.

"Do you really understand what I mean, Lingge? Why do I feel like I don't understand at all?"

Nevile held her forehead with her hand, a little helpless: "I'm not saying I'm going to reject your request, I just need a proper way to solve Leticia's problem."

Linger frowned: "However, the key to the problem is that no one except you can calm Leticia down after her reincarnation. After all, she doesn't remember anyone except you... Hmm."

The young man was suddenly startled.

The Countess smiled slightly, her smile was intriguing: "It seems that you finally realized it."

"Besides me, the child actually remembers another person. Isn't that you, dear Mr. Ling?" (End of this chapter)