Ark, after I died, the operators started to love me.

Since you are now the owner of a car repair shop, not my PhD, there's no point in me forcing you to acknowledge me as my boss, and it might even disrupt your business.

Eyjafjalla didn't produce Kal'tsit's letter; to be precise, she didn't receive it and wasn't part of Kal'tsit's plan. This made Mike a little suspicious. Could it be that all the team members the lynx had assigned to him were male?

No way?

"Miss Adele, Dr. Kal'tsit once mentioned you, transferring from the mage profession to the medical team. Are you getting used to your new professional identity?"

Phantom rarely spoke such a long sentence.

Adele didn't understand what the Felins meant, so she could only nod and say, "I study medicine in order to better conduct geological exploration. Dr. Kal'tsit and everyone else have taken good care of me, and I am very grateful."

How have you been feeling lately?

"Fortunately, thanks to the Originium Generator invented by my predecessor, the infection level has decreased significantly, and my bodily functions are gradually recovering."

The girl's eyes were bright as she smiled and said, "I'm already capable of being a commentator."

Phantom clapped his hands: "That's great! We and Mr. Mike have prepared an adventure to explore the unknown. We're currently lacking a professional with knowledge of the medical field. I wonder if Miss Adele would be interested?"

It must have been really difficult for him to say something like that.

Mike had no idea that Phantom planned to recruit the lambs; their meeting here was a twist of fate.

and many more.

A coincidence of fate?

I had completely forgotten that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, are the chosen one of Dionysus!

"May I?"

Adele's eyes lit up, but she kept her gaze fixed on Mike; if the doctor disagreed, there was nothing she could do.

Chongyue said thoughtfully, "We do need a doctor."

Grandmaster, do you have any bottom line?

Phantom and Chongyue stood to one side, the two of them roasting the microphone over the fire, and there was also a tearful Adele on the other side.

"In principle, no."

Mike secretly observed the lamb's expression, and when he said no, the girl's eyes reddened again.

Being unable to recognize each other after a long separation, and being excluded from the reunion, was enough for her to hug her pillow and cry her heart out.

“We are going to the north, to the far north, where it is extremely cold, a stark contrast to the scorching heat of the volcanic region. There are unknown dangers there, otherwise I would not have traveled with Kuiying and Chongyue.”

"What's there to be afraid of? Adele is my chosen one!"

The hair clip pinned to the lamb's hair suddenly jumped up, enlarged in front of Mike, and then slammed into the man's face.

However, to onlookers, Mike fell backward for no apparent reason.

Adele exclaimed, "Dolly!"

"How dare you jump in my face! I'm eating mutton today! This isn't Rhodes Island, nobody's here to help you!"

Mike flew into a rage and grabbed the pink sheep with both hands, but unfortunately, Dolly, the sheep's master, suddenly dissipated into a cloud of mist and escaped from his grasp.

Adele was terrified and quickly helped Mike up, saying tremblingly, "I'm so sorry, it's all my fault."

"fine."

Mike stood up, grabbing one man with each hand, and the three of them huddled together. He lowered his voice and asked, "Are you serious? Are you going to drag Adele into this?"

Chongyue said in a serious tone, "There's nothing wrong with it. Miss Adele has the protection of the Lord of Sheep. Based on my understanding of the Lord of Sheep, its ability to escape is first-rate."

"Brother, I never expected you to say something like that."

7. Earn sheep to join

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Chong Yue's face as he corrected him, "I'm not your older brother, so please don't make this mistake again."

Mike calling him "Big Brother" was just a slip of the tongue, and he naturally didn't take it to heart.

"To be frank, do you really think acquiring Adele was the right choice?"

First of all, Phantom brought up the matter himself, so Mike's question would definitely fall on him. He stepped forward and explained, "We have all witnessed Miss Eyjafjalla's strength. Doctor, you won't deny that. In addition, her strength has been further enhanced since she joined the medical team."

Mike scratched his head because what he said sounded really weird.

While others joining the medical team are like lay down their butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot, Rhodes Island's medical team is an exception.

The medical team operators are probably even more capable than the guard branch operators. Just look at the named operators in the team; the word "capable" is too inadequate.

"Okay, that's one reason. What else?"

Puppet Shadow said solemnly, "Lord of the Sheep, my view is the same as Mr. Chongyue's. With the Lord of the Sheep's participation, perhaps we can learn more about the approaching danger."

Goodness, they were after the pink sheep's ability to escape.

Mike carefully recalled what had just happened. Even he hadn't been able to catch the sheep immediately, which showed just how skilled it was at escaping.

"You said it yourself, so if anything goes wrong..."

He had barely uttered those words when he realized it was inappropriate, since he was the one who initiated the trip and would be responsible if anything went wrong.

Chongyue said at the right moment, "If you really think there is a problem, you can of course refuse. I think Miss Adele will not have any other thoughts, because you are the most important person to her."

"The way you put it makes me sound even worse."

Mike sighed silently, pondering for a moment. He turned around and met Adele's expectant gaze. The man coughed lightly and asked, "Adele, won't your leaving Letania now cause trouble for those around you?"

The girl exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Mike, you agree?"

"Well... in principle, no, but there's always room for compromise. As long as it doesn't violate public order and good morals, the standards can be relaxed appropriately."

The sheep girl twitched her animal ears twice, and the doctor was saying something incomprehensible again.

She thought for a moment and said seriously, "I'll just tell my supervisor before I leave. Geological surveyors can leave at any time, just like my dad and mom did before."

"Your words make me feel very guilty."

Mike felt a deep sense of malice from the distant Dragon Gate, realizing how easily he could abduct such an innocent girl. But then he thought about it and realized something was wrong. At least Chen Huijie hadn't returned to Dragon Gate when he left, and the Dragon Gate sisters were all his people. Where did this inexplicable malice come from?

Puppet Shadow and Chong Yue behind him exchanged a glance. The two of them worked together to make this happen. Their purpose was to increase their chances of making this trip. What could be more extravagant than having a regional beast lord escort them and act as an alarm?

“Mr. Phantom, I hope you can have your own stance. I have heard of the Dionysus Troupe before. The manipulated protagonists are like puppets on the stage, completely unaware of their own actions.”

"I see."

A hoarse response came from Phantom's throat, and the black cat perched on his shoulder brandished its claws at Chongyue.

The person in front of me is terrifying.

After the deal was settled, Adele still had to finish her work for the day. Mike wouldn't force her to leave now, because the trio also needed to adjust their mindset.

After giving a few words of advice with a smile, Chongyue took the shopping list to replenish supplies. Meanwhile, Puppet Shadow was very interested in the local classical drama and invited Mike to go with him. Mike, however, was in no mood to appreciate the singing and dancing; all he wanted to do was go back to sleep.

So the group agreed on a time and place and then went their separate ways.

……

"Adele, you seem very happy. May I ask how today's presentation went?"

As she was leaving the volcano museum, a middle-aged man in a black suit bumped into her and asked her with a smile about the details of her day.

This person was Keller, a close friend of Adele's parents. In the early days after Adele lost her parents, Keller helped her a lot, but due to guilt and self-blame, they did not see each other for quite a long time.

Now, Adele has returned to Letania, resumed her parents' work, and participated in the establishment of a volcano museum and the filming of documentaries related to volcanic research. This greatly inspired Keller, so he returned to this place of sorrow. Upon reflection, he even felt that he was not as good as a little girl.

"Yes, today's work went very smoothly, and I suddenly received an invitation from an expedition team from the East. They invited me to conduct an on-site investigation in the North. Some of my former colleagues are on the team."

Keller immediately understood why the girl was so happy. Like her deceased parents, they had dedicated their lives to scientific research without ever stopping, truly admirable researchers.

"Is that so? Please be careful. Life is precious. Only living researchers can continue to work... Look at me, I've said so much again. I hope you don't find me annoying."

“How could that be, Professor Keller? I’m so happy.”

The middle-aged man saw the girl's radiant smile, untouched by any gloom, as dazzling as the sunshine.

……

Leitania Classic Theatre.

To be honest, few outsiders would be willing to go to the theater if they weren't locals.

First, the Leitanians' understanding and habits of musical scales were unacceptable to ordinary people. Second, as times progressed, classical music struggled to gain a wider audience, leading to its gradual decline in popularity.

Today, the classical theater welcomed an unexpected guest.

A film man wearing a black bowler hat slowly walked into the theater. The theater was dark, and there were very few people in the audience. On the stage was a classic shadow puppet show. The male protagonist knelt on the ground, facing the raging fire that had destroyed his home, and uttered a strange aria.

He found a seat towards the back, his eyes fixed on the plot without a trace of emotion, unaware that a figure was sitting one seat away from him.

Have you heard of this play?

"A local folk tale in Letania tells of a tower mage who inserted a pure Originium into a corpse, giving it new life. However, the villagers could not understand the miracle of the dead coming back to life and set fire to the resurrected man's house."

Phantom turned his head slightly, revealing the gentle profile of the man from the shadows.

He couldn't help but sneer, "The troupe leader actually let you out, or did you escape too?"

8. Amiya is approaching.

"Escape? No, you've misunderstood."

The man with the film stared intently at the stage, a faint smile on his face.

"Phantom, this land is the stage, and no one can escape. You and I are all actors on the stage, and no one can leave until we finish our last line."

Phantom frowned but remained silent. Christine, who had jumped onto her seat, let out a low growl—a threat, and an intimidation.

When the man in the film saw the black cat, he greeted her, "Miss Christine, it's been a long time. You still look as energetic as ever."

"You didn't want to see me before, and now you're jumping out to say these things, thinking you can get away with this..."

"No, no, no, Phantom, you've misunderstood the troupe leader. You're the male lead, in a crucial position. No one can replace you. Even the God of Wine favors you. On the contrary, if I had dared to get any closer, those two people beside you would have attacked without hesitation and killed me. How terrifying! A clone of a fragment of a Beast of the Year, a demon brimming with evil aura—you actually associate with these people..."

The first title refers to Chongyue, but the second title refers to whom?

Miss Eyjafjalla?

Lord of the Sheep?