Poseidon in Arknights

—————Rhine Life Eco-Park—————

"Boom!!!" A loud sound echoed from the depths of the ecological park.

"Holy crap, what's going on?" An employee looked in the direction the sound came from.

"I do not know."

"What are you waiting for? Go and take a look!"

"Oh, yes, yes."

A group of researchers, not even bothering with their shoes, quickly ran towards the direction from which the sound came. This place was unlike other parts of Rhine Labs where big commotions were likely to occur.

Deep within the ecological park, in a water-based ecological area, the glass of an observation chamber is almost completely shattered, and water has spilled all over the ground.

Muirsey struggled to her feet, unable to explain what had just happened. She had been holding hands with Yuuzuki with great anticipation.

The moment they shook hands, Muirsays felt a terrifying power surge through him, transforming the illusion into reality.

Then Muirses felt the water around her surge violently, a feeling of excitement expressed directly to her by the water and plants around her.

Then came a loud crash as the surging water shattered the hard glass, carrying Muirsey out with it.

"Is Director Muirses alright?" The researchers rushed in from outside. Seeing the scene before them, several of them, still wearing their shoes, carefully ran over and helped Muirses up.

"Quickly, quickly, save them, save the plants!" The other researchers shouted to those around them as they looked at the shattered observation chamber. "Those who can manipulate water, quickly save the plants!"

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Yuuki was unaware of the commotion that had occurred at Rhine Labs.

At this moment, Xiyue walked outside with her staff and looked at Haisi, who was calmly gathered at the school gate, and Shouyanzhe, who was kneeling at the front.

"The ocean, those who disrespect it are dead."

"Mm." Yuzuki nodded with a smile. "Thank you for your hard work."

"The will of the ocean will surely be answered by the great horde, without hesitation." The first speaker stared intently at Xiyue before him, his tone filled with unwavering resolve.

"Hmm." Xi Yue nodded, then turned slightly to the side and pointed to the inside of the school. "Well, I have another favor to ask you all."

"Help me transport these kids to the vicinity of Rhodes Island. If you know where, I'll lead the way."

"As you wish." The first speaker stood up, and behind him, among the countless sea creatures, a commotion arose.

"Hmm?" Yu Yue curiously peeked over and discovered that the sea creatures had spontaneously formed small groups and were biting each other. However, since their bodies were made of water, they automatically merged together the moment they opened their mouths to bite.

Before long, the merged water mass gradually elongated, and then a flat, elongated creature with four legs, like a stool, appeared in Xiyue's eyes.

"...Who is the one who spoke first?"

"This is our new form. We are modeled after our fellow countrymen who appear on the hospital beds used by nurses on the ground. Although we have not officially welcomed patients yet, today they can begin to gain value."

"..." Xi Yue glanced at the speaker, then at the long, flat, strange fish in front of her.

To be honest, if the first speaker hadn't said that they were imitating the shape of a hospital bed, Yuuzuki really wouldn't have been able to associate them with a hospital bed.

“Very good, you are very creative.” Looking at the white membrane on the first speaker’s body, Xi Yue suddenly seemed to understand something.

'If those are imitations of hospital beds, could this white membrane be imitations of a white coat?'

"What's wrong, Ocean?" The first speaker asked Xiyue with a puzzled look.

"No, it's nothing." Xi Yue shook her head, watching Hai Si work together to transport the children to the sick fish in the hospital beds.

At least they are quite efficient. However, aren't there something wrong with those few fragrant crazy flowers and those few glowing surprise eggs?

"Ocean, everyone is loaded."

"Okay, let's go." Yuuki nodded and led the Sealings on a grand march towards Rhodes Island.

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"Captain, where are we headed?" A guerrilla shield guard couldn't help but ask Patriot, who had been silent since the beginning.

The Patriots had just suddenly gathered and moved in this direction. Although they shouldn't have asked, this sudden gathering and advance still puzzled them greatly.

"Investigate, question, whether he harbors any hostility towards us?"

"Who?" The shield guard was about to ask further when he heard the sound of synchronized footsteps. "On alert!"

“No need,” Patriot interrupted. “You, stay here and block everyone from going in, but whether I come out or not, do not stop anything from getting out.”

"Captain?!" The Shield Guard looked up at Patriot in surprise. "There's such a loud noise inside. It might be the Ursus Legion. If the Captain goes like this..."

"Execute the order." Patriot had barely finished speaking when he strode heavily toward the azure sea before him. "Remember, whether I am or not, do not stop anything from getting out."

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"At least it looks pretty impressive." Xi Yue turned her head and looked at the bed fish walking behind her with almost the same steps.

"Besides being a little eerie?" Xi Yue tried to ignore the fact that behind her was a team that, while imposing, was more of an indescribable force.

To be honest, if the surrounding area is shrouded in thick fog, this team basically doesn't need makeup. They could easily star in any horror movie set as the characters in a parade of a hundred demons.

Wait a minute, given the appearance of these guys behind me, is it really necessary for fog to form?

"Hmm." Xi Yue turned her head to look ahead, gradually approaching the figure that was as solid as an iron mountain. "Oh, it seems we don't need to find another messenger."

"Hello, Mr. Patriot."

The patriot, as steadfast as an iron mountain, looked at Xiyue before him and asked, "May I ask how you are? What is your name?"

"Just call me Yuzuki. But, Mr. Patriot, are you alone?"

"I, alone, don't want the integration movement to suffer any more anger."

"Then your expectations are probably going to be dashed." Yu Yue smiled at Patriot. "See those children?"

“I see it.” Patriot nodded.

"They suffered a lot because of your Reunion Movement."

There seemed to be a smile in Yuuki's words, but Patriot's muscles tensed instantly beneath his armor as he sensed a very strong killing intent.

"Don't worry, it's not directed at you. Why are you so nervous?" Yu Yue smiled as she looked at the patriots who were tense all over. "Your path is not wrong, and the direction you have chosen is not wrong either."

"But why target civilians specifically?"

"My team is trying to oversee, integrate, and promote the movement," Patriot tried to explain. He didn't know what had happened yet, but judging from the god's attitude, the children must have been subjected to inhuman torture.

Right now, what the Patriots need to do is not to ask questions, but to quell the other side's anger. The Reunion Movement cannot withstand the wrath of a god, especially such a powerful one.

“I know, I don’t blame you.” Xi Yue shook her head. “Some grudges should be avenged. No hatred is born out of nowhere. This is the hatred created by this city and this country.”

"But besieging a school and trying to starve the students inside is wrong, no, it's not even a thought that should be entertained."

"Besiege the school?" Patriot was taken aback at first, then understood, his eyes flashing red. "Mei, Fei, Si, Te!"

"I don't care what you plan to do with him." Xi Yue calmly looked at the Patriot in front of her, whose eyes were flashing with a dangerous red light. "But Patriot, some grudges should be settled, but don't touch what shouldn't be touched."

"Understood." Patriot took a deep breath, calming his emotions.

"Don't let me know about any more inhumane things like this." Yuzuki continued walking forward, and when she reached Patriot's side, she raised her hand, in which there seemed to be a phantom of flames.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't mind personally extinguishing the flames of the Reunion Movement in the abyss."

Chapter 77: A Chaotic Dance of Demons?

Patriot stared at the illusory flame in Yuuki's hand. The next moment, Yuuki's hand clenched tightly. As if deliberately showing it to Patriot, the flame shot upwards for a moment and then disappeared without a trace.

"...As you wish."

Patriot's voice was deep and heavy, and the spear in his hand emitted a mournful metallic clang.

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that it wasn't right in front of me, and there was someone else standing there, I would have wanted to throw a spear and pin Mephistopheles right against the wall.

It's not just what he did this time, but the sheer amount of trouble he caused.

"Alright, let go of your killing intent for now." Yu Yue's voice came from behind. "Oh, by the way, tell that snake that I'll be back for a follow-up appointment after I'm done with my work. And you'd better explain to me what the Reunion Movement is supposed to do?"

“…A snake?” Patriot paused for a moment, then recalled Talulah’s strange behavior ever since she carried Alyona back one day. “So that’s how it is. Thank you for your reminder.”

"It's really hard to listen to you talk. Well, I hope that when I come back for my next appointment, you and your daughter will obediently come with me to the infirmary, and I won't have to drag you both in."

"..." Patriot, hearing the footsteps fading behind him, was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he smelled a fresh scent, like a sea breeze blowing in his face.

"Don't let the ocean down." The first speaker's eyes were fixed on Patriot. Without waiting for Patriot's reply, he led the Sealings behind him around Patriot and followed in Xiyue's footsteps.

Patriot stood silently, watching the students who were unconscious on top of him walk past him.

"..." Patriot watched silently as the last Hai Si walked past him.

After a while, when the last footsteps could no longer be heard, Patriot picked up his spear and turned to go back the way he came.

The heavier footsteps than before, the metallic clang of the spear in his hand, and the flashing red light in his eyes all revealed the patriot's suppressed anger.

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To ensure the Doctor's safety as much as possible, Rhodes Island had already dispatched aircraft from its ships to Chernobog to wait for him.

The other operators returned by vehicle, while the squad leaders and the Doctor boarded aircraft and returned as quickly as possible.

"It's an incredibly lucky situation." ACE slumped back in his chair, completely disregarding his image. "That dragon girl actually abandoned us and ran away."

"I really thought I was going to die there." Scout also slumped in his chair without any regard for his image, casually draping his precious sniper rifle over himself.

"Originium Arts that are almost unreasonable." Compared to the other two unconventional men, Dobermann, despite being very tired, was still sitting properly in his chair.

Nearl, sitting next to the Doctor, suddenly spoke up: "Compared to that unreasonable Originium Arts, what reason could possibly allow her to escape..."

“It’s her, the one who was watching us earlier, but she’s angry,” the doctor, who was sitting obediently in his chair, suddenly said.

“Her?” ACE frowned. “The person the Doctor said was watching us in the alley earlier?”

The doctor nodded silently.

"Is that so?" ACE nodded. "A mysterious helper, huh?"

—————Chernobog Core City—————

Froststar sat listlessly by the pool, the ground covered with ice created by her body heat and Originium Arts.

"Hey, big sister, why did Dad suddenly call you all to the core city?" The Yeti team that had come along asked Frostnova, "And why did he sound so serious?"

"How would I know about that old stubborn man's affairs?" Froststar curled her lip, took out a simple candy wrapped in a candy wrapper from her pocket, and popped it into her mouth. "Want one instead of that old stubborn man?"

"Uh, no, no." The Yeti team that asked the question waved their hands quickly when they saw the candy Frostnova offered.