Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

Wearing an obviously ill-fitting work uniform and a blue-black striped skirt, with her slender legs encased in delicate black stockings, Amiya, exuding both cuteness and maturity, pushed open the door, while also pushing a wheelchair in her hand.

Accompanying her was another [Apostle], Nightingale.

"Hey, Miss Shining is here too. Miss Nightingale was looking for you. I saw that she had difficulty moving around, so I brought her along. Your presence is just in time, as this matter is also related to you."

Amiya said with some surprise, then looked at Kal'tsit.

"Professor Kal'tsit, Miss Margaret just sent a message to Rhodes Island. I think the matter is quite serious, so I would like to ask for your opinion."

Kal'tsit raised an eyebrow in confusion. Amiya was always very independent, and rarely did she feel unable to make a decision and need to consult her opinion. She immediately became interested and asked:

"You said."

"Miss Margaret wishes to act as an introducer and introduce a [friend] to Rhodes Island."

A friend? Margaret's friend?

Shining wondered to herself, why had she never mentioned this before?

Kal'tsit nodded, signaling Amiya to continue.

Amiya was a little embarrassed: "It's just that her friend's identity is a bit special, so I'm not sure if Rhodes Island should accept this application... Her friend is Roy, the Knight Roy."

Kal'tsit fell silent, pondering the reasons behind the renowned Eternal Knights' actions. After a long pause, she shook her head and said, "No. The Eternal Knights are too famous, they are not infected, and they have ties to the military in Kazimierz. Rhodes Island would be taking too much risk by accepting such people."

Amiya opened her mouth, wanting to complain, but there were actually a lot of "sensitive" operators on Rhodes Island.

Speaking of politically sensitive issues, who could be more sensitive than Miss Vina?

But of course, she wouldn't be foolish enough to question Kal'tsit. What she said was indeed true; the Eternal Knights were currently riding high, yet they suddenly applied to join an obscure small pharmaceutical company—it seemed suspicious by all. This would attract a lot of unnecessary attention to Rhodes Island, and given their current strength, this would force them to expose many secrets.

However, despite saying that, Amiya thought of the message in Margaret's message that Roy had specifically emphasized, which must be conveyed to Kal'tsit.

She glanced at Shining, then at Nightingale; they were both Sarkaz, and both connected to this matter. She then stated directly:

“However, Roy said he has some things he wants to discuss with you in person, Professor Kal'tsit. Both internal and external matters.”

"Internal matters, such as Theresis' ongoing development of a cataclysmic weapon."

"For example, Miss Theresa's current condition."

"For example, the continuation of civilization."

"Foreign affairs, such as Agor beneath the ocean and Isamara, the firstborn of the sea children."

"For example, the endless ice plains beyond the far north tundra, the origin of evil spirits."

"For example...pre-civilization?"

Kal'tsit's pupils suddenly contracted, her breath hitched, and the coffee she had just brewed slipped from her hand and fell to the ground, shattering into pieces along with the cup.

Volume 1: Chapter 175 Kal'tsit, Experience Kal'tsit's Riddles

[Dear Knight Heng, I regret to inform you that Rhodes Island cannot accept your application. Rhodes Island is a legitimate private medical and pharmaceutical company, holding official travel permits and medical licenses from Victoria, Yan, Columbia, Letania, Casimir, Ursus, and other countries. We are dedicated to developing drugs to cure Oripathy and completely solve the problem of infected individuals. We also provide solutions and employment services for infected individuals to various countries. Apart from a small number of necessary security personnel, all personnel on the island are medical staff and Oripathy researchers. We are not involved in any armed or violent activities and have no need to recruit armed personnel. Thank you for your recognition and enthusiasm for Rhodes Island's ideals. We sincerely hope to gain your understanding. We wish you success in your career, a smooth life, and a fulfilling life.]

Roy was completely stunned as he listened to Margaret read the Rhodes Island reply letter clearly.

He never expected that the Riddler Grandma would reject his application to go to the island, and her reason could be summarized in one sentence: "We are a legitimate pharmaceutical company, and we don't need high-end combat power like you. You should find another job."

What kind of logic is this? What Rhodes Island did was related to pharmaceuticals? Infiltrating Ursus city illegally, cleaning up infected with the Lungmen governor, wearing the Chernobog veil and the Drakk Black Serpent armor, arranging spies to steal intelligence in Victoria, and finally launching a surprise attack on the Victoria capital, defeating the Sarkaz regent—and after all that, you still solemnly claim to be a pharmaceutical company? Old Lynx, is your skin getting thicker with age?

Of course, Roy also knew that Rhodes Island had indeed done a lot of grassroots medical work. For example, at least in the game, at the beginning of each event, either Rhodes Island's city office was raided, or local villagers requested medical assistance from Rhodes Island. When it didn't involve high-ranking figures or secret events, Rhodes Island had indeed done everything a normal medical company could do, and even done it very well.

But which of the events Roy and Kal'tsit revealed didn't involve the deepest secrets hidden in this land?

When Roy had made his stance clear, with "I definitely know something" written all over his face, Kal'tsit still pretended to be clueless, which was rather out of character for her cautious nature.

After calming down, Roy immediately looked at Margaret and asked:

"Margaret, check your private email."

Margaret paused, switching her email from the Rhodes Island operator's contact email to her own personal account. Sure enough, she found a private email that had arrived almost simultaneously with the official Rhodes Island letter. Margaret looked at the sender's ID, but didn't see Kal'tsit's name; instead, she saw a strange string of numbers that looked like a code: [AMa-10].

Confused, she looked up at Roy, seemingly hesitant, but after meeting Roy's expectant gaze, she blushed and handed the phone to him.

Roy noticed Margaret's odd behavior and wondered if Kal'tsit had sent something strange. Then he saw that Margaret's empty inbox contained only one email signed "AMa-10," four book order emails, and review receipts.

Margaret likes to read, Roy knew that from her file, but reading is not a bad habit, so why blush?

Out of curiosity, he glanced at the book title.

[Special Edition of Wine Report - Contributed by Apofis]

Roy: "..."

Haha, that name looks so familiar.

Roy couldn't help but look up at Margaret, only to find that Margaret had already turned around and was leaning close to Skadi, looking like they were having a conversation. However, Roy noticed that Skadi's lips were not open at all.

You're surprisingly much more shy than your sister. If I pretend to know nothing and ask you what this is, will I get to see a rare steampunk scene?

Roy imagined it for a moment and figured that, given Margaret's personality, the possibility of her fainting on the spot in a fit of rage was much greater than that of Steam Girl. There was still important business to attend to, so he decided not to let Miss Margaret burn herself.

Resisting the urge to tease Margaret a bit, Roy looked at the email signed [AMa-10] and a smile immediately appeared on his lips.

Are you testing me with this method?

【AMa-10】—this is one of Kal'tsit's codenames. Even Amiya might not know this name. The reason is simple: this name was only mentioned once during the "Heart of Surging Flame" rerun event, when Alty, the bassist of the band Sunset Vanishes, infiltrated Rhodes Island and asked Kal'tsit about the origins of these "special" sea creatures called Deepsea Hunters. It was the name Alty used to address Kal'tsit during this interview.

The entire band of Sunset Fades are not Argol people, or even human beings, but young behemoths born from the deep sea.

Therefore, the antiquity and mystery of this title far surpass that of "Lord," the title the Sarkaz used to address Kal'tsit, making it the oldest known title for Kal'tsit.

Roy knew that Kal'tsit used this name to send emails to Margaret for only one reason: to test his knowledge of those mysterious events.

However, it's worth mentioning that while the code name AMa-10 refers to Kal'tsit, the serial number AMa does not specifically refer to Kal'tsit. Instead, it refers to another monster, the Sea Heir who appeared on the Fool and caused the quiet period—the Slaughterer "Will of the Masses".

Whether Kal'tsit was connected to the Sea Sith, and if so, to what extent, Roy had guesses but dared not draw any conclusions. He opened the reply box, pondered for a moment, deleted the words he had typed, and instead sent a voice message:

"Dr. Kal'tsit, AMa-10, hello. I know you may be wondering where I learned these secrets from, and you may be questioning my motives, but no amount of speculation can compare to an open and honest conversation. As a price for expressing my sincerity, I am willing to tell you two things I know."

"Lady Theresia has been resurrected, and she is now suffering inhuman torment in Londinium."

"And, Isamara, one of the four newborns of the Sea Child, symbolizing 'struggle,' is right here beside me, enduring Miss Margaret's nagging."

"For the future of this land, I hope you can trust my words and make the right choice. I do not claim to know everything, but I do know that in the face of natural disasters, only by uniting can we overcome the difficulties together."

The [Kal'tsit's Riddle] module of level ? is activated.

Click Send.

Roy's lips curled into a wild smile.

Kal'tsit, experience Kal'tsit's riddle!

Volume 1: Chapter 176 Good Friends

Rhode Island, Medical Department Office.

Kal'tsit asked the purchasing department for another cup, brewed herself another cup of instant coffee, leaned back in her office chair, and quietly waited for the computer to display a notification.

It might be, or it might not. She couldn't be sure where Roy got the knowledge he revealed from. Was it from some mysterious organization that still exists today? Or did he find some possible relics? Or, least likely, he was just fabricating some dubious things based on rumors, without any real evidence, and was just sending her the message for amusement.

This is the least likely possibility, and it's also the one that Kal'tsit rationally least wants to see.

Of course, from an emotional perspective, the situation is quite the opposite.

After all, everything Roy said contained something she cared about, especially the first and second pieces of information concerning the current state of the Sarkaz. If true, the consequences were unimaginable for Kal'tsit, and her feelings were a complex mix of emotions. Because, to some extent, she had also played a part in all of this.

However, no matter how much she pondered and reasoned, the email on her computer screen faithfully fulfilled its task. With a few crisp beeps, an email from Margaret Nearl was officially deposited into Kal'tsit's newly registered private account. The subject line was—To Dr. AMa-10 Kal'tsit.

Kal'tsit sighed softly, rubbed the bridge of her nose to ease her tense nerves, and moved her slender fingers to the mouse, double-clicking to open the email. But instead of text, she saw an audio clip of about a minute.

Why use audio?

Kal'tsit hesitated for a moment, then pressed the play button. Roy's serious voice came from within:

"To express my sincerity and to facilitate the formal establishment of our communication, I have decided to reveal the following information to you."

"Firstly, Theresa is not dead, but she is definitely not alive either. Her free will has been suppressed, but not completely eradicated. At this moment, she is more dominated by the heroes of the Sarkaz than the demon king of Babel. I believe you know some legends about this. If you need to know more details, you can ask the pardoner Shining."

"Secondly, one of the main threats to the survival of Terra comes from the four newborn beings born from the Sealings of the ocean. [Existence] is the lifeblood of the origin, [Growth] is the Deep Blue Tree, [Reproduction] is unknown, and [Struggle/Migration] is Isamara. Among them, Isamara has already awakened. After being temporarily defeated by the Deep Sea Hunters, she did not truly die. At this moment, she is standing not far from me, enduring Margaret's nagging."

"..."

Kal'tsit was absolutely certain that there was nothing wrong with her hearing and that her mind was perfectly clear, but when she heard Roy's words in their entirety, she still felt a wave of confusion wash over her.

Whether it was the contradictory state of Theresa as described by Roy, or the current state of the "Corrupted Heart" among the four newly born Sea Heirs, this information was something even she had not yet grasped. But Roy already knew it.

Although there are still many questions that need to be explained, and the source of Roy's information is completely questionable, Kal'tsit can no longer deny that Roy does know a lot of things, so much so that for the first time, Kal'tsit feels that "hiding my blind spots in knowledge."

She longed to get to Casimir right now, sit down with Roy, close the door, and talk for three days and three nights, begging him to stop using those un-academic, generalized, and misleading descriptions, and instead describe the series of secrets he knew in a more precise and rational way, using easily understandable language.

For example, what exactly happened to Theresa, what is Theresis doing, why is the God of the Sea being nagged by Margaret, and what about the demons, the endless ice plains, and a whole series of other things!

Please stop with the riddles, thank you!

Countless times she tried to lift her buttocks off that office chair, but at the last moment she sat down heavily again.

She cannot leave Rhodes Island for the time being.

There are still many patients on this island, and Amiya needs to take care of them. Theresa hopes to make this place her home. Things must be done step by step; nothing can be done all at once.

It is precisely for this reason that she cannot allow Roy to officially join Rhodes Island, as this would bring enormous trouble to the still fledgling Rhodes Island. Moreover, who can guarantee that Roy, and the mysterious organization that may exist behind him, has any other designs on Rhodes Island, the utopia that Theresa painstakingly built?

Too many reasons were holding her back. Kal'tsit estimated that the earliest she would be able to leave Rhodes Island and walk freely on this land again would be when she resolved the Sarkaz problem that occupied Londinium.

She didn't reply to Roy's letter immediately, but stared blankly out the window, seemingly lost in deep thought.