Arknights' Lock of Heaven

In short, if she could see this once unattainable hope with her own eyes, she would definitely throw herself into it like a moth to a flame.

This may also be why she did not strongly oppose Kal'tsit leaving Xia Yu on the Rhodes Island main ship.

For long-time partners who have worked together for so many years, some things don't need to be fully out in the open.

A casual conversation between them, or a decision that others cannot understand, may have completely different meanings in their eyes.

Rhodes Island is not solely dominated by Kal'tsit.

Like her, a founding member, Rhodes Island is an organization supported by many people.

They were all close comrades-in-arms, and they knew everything about Xia Yu's situation from beginning to end.

Since Xia Yu was able to obtain an identity from the personnel department, it means that many people tacitly allow him to stay on the island.

Warfarin wasn't the only one who understood Kal'tsit's hints.

So even though she really, really, really wanted to figure out Xia Yu's physical condition, Warfarin wouldn't do anything reckless.

“Really, I’m not going to force-feed you a whole bottle of anesthetic and then strap you to the operating table to dissect you,” Warfarin’s Karanz said, her big eyes sparkling. “You have to believe me.”

These words were, of course, meant to scare her; she just wanted to see what kind of person he really was.

"Do you think I'd believe that? Do you think I didn't see what you're holding?" Xia Yu leaned against the wall, calling out helplessly, "Don't come any closer!"

“Oh, this,” Warfarin awkwardly put away the medicine bottle and scalpel, “I couldn’t help myself, I couldn’t help myself…”

"I'm just curious how you managed to smash through three layers of alloy decking without getting a scratch?"

"Didn't I already say that?" Xia Yu's expression gradually calmed down as she watched her put the things back in their place. "It's all thanks to my special Originium Arts!"

"Heh," Warfarin chuckled sarcastically. That's right, she didn't believe it at all.

Each person can only possess one type of Originium Arts.

If Xia Yu's Originium Arts are some kind of defensive technique, how did he convince Kal'tsit?

Warfarin still trusted her judgment.

Xia Yu looked at Warfarin, whose face was full of disbelief, and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

Binding Tiamat was no simple matter; even the magic in the Holy Grail was drained.

He's basically a max-level, tanky mage now, but unfortunately he's run out of mana.

Although the power of his divinely created body is considerable, capable of crushing most people's heads, he still prefers to use magic.

During Kingu's time, he had the Holy Grail, and he could defeat anyone with his powerful brick-throwing attack, which was incredibly effective.

I'm really not used to not having mana anymore.

Running out of mana makes it really hard to use many of my usual moves, which feels really strange.

It's unclear whether Terra's land can replenish magic power while they're on Rhodes Island.

Xia Yu felt it was unlikely, after all, it was a different world, and there wasn't even a Great Source here, the only source of magic was herself.

But I still have to find time to try it, just in case.

Xia Yu looked at Warfarin as she thought of this.

He didn't doubt Warfarin's curiosity about the unknown; after all, when he came to this world and met her, she was hanging on the bridge.

Later, I overheard some gossipy Rhodes Island employees talking about it, and they said it was because it was the thirteenth time she had tried to drug Skadi.

Xia Yu had no doubt about her ability to act and decided to avoid her until she regained her strength.

"Why do you insist on joining Rhodes Island?" Warfarin asked casually as she put down what she was holding and sat back down in her chair.

"It's too dangerous outside," Xia Yu replied honestly. "I just want to find a safe place to calm down."

"Pfft," Warfarin clearly didn't believe her and ignored her, looking down at the documents.

Xia Yu knew perfectly well why they were guarding against her like she was a thief.

After all, that appearance was just too inappropriate.

A person who attacked Rhodes Island's main ship said he wanted to join Rhodes Island...

The reason given was that it was too dangerous outside, and he wanted to find a safe place to treat his mental illness.

After seeing those three decks that were smashed through, not even a ghost would believe that reason.

It could smash through three decks, but even a pincer wouldn't be able to break a finger of yours. You say it's dangerous outside?

Who could be in more danger than you?

Those who are part of the family know their own situation best; they genuinely have no ill intentions towards Rhodes Island.

No matter how I behave now, I will be seen as a threat.

Showing weakness? It would be seen as feigning weakness to lower their guard.

Acting too assertively will only make Rhodes Island more wary of me.

Then let's just leave it at that, let's just approach each other however we want.

Time and facts will eventually erase all past barriers.

Of course, it wouldn't be right to say that Xia Yu has absolutely no ulterior motives.

There are people on Rhodes Island that he needs to contact.

Doctor.

5 PhDs

Doctor.

The gender, race, and age of the character the player plays are all a mystery.

He appears to be a member of an ancient civilization, and his blood can suppress Oripathy.

They appear to be the only pure human species on the continent of Terra.

Always wearing a thick Rhodes Island uniform and a mask...

But whether considering his identity (the player's eyes to understand this world) or whether he is a pure human or an ancient remnant, Xia Yu cannot give up the opportunity to contact him.

Judging from the plot of his previous life, the doctor before he lost his memory held the truth about this world in his hands.

Moreover, if we can find the connection between the game from our past life and this world in his possession, perhaps we can go home and return to that peaceful world.

Despite the slim chances.

But anyway, we have to give it a try, right?

"You can go now," Warfarin's voice pulled Xia Yu back to reality just as he was lost in thought.

“Take this,” Warfarin handed over a form. “Remember, you underwent a full range of testing here, and these are all your test results.”

"Also, you know that your Originium Arts are for enhancing defense?"

“I understand,” Xia Yu said, taking the form and glancing at it. The indicators were all quite ordinary.

“Thank you for your help,” he said, then turned and left Warfarin’s office.

The latter's insight exceeded his own expectations.

In Xia Yu's memory, Warfarin was a doctor with superb medical skills and an unconventional blood demon. The biggest joke was that she was hung on the bridge in order to drug Skadi.

He's a complete comedian.

But in reality, everything exceeded his expectations.

Kal'tsit is no longer a riddle-maker; before interacting with her, Xia Yu was worried that she might not understand what she was saying...

But she's nothing like the characters in games who make a sentence sound convoluted and confusing.

Perhaps she only acts this way towards the doctor?

Warfarin is no longer the comedian who tries to drug Skadi all day long. She must have figured out why Kal'tsit left her on Rhodes Island, otherwise she wouldn't have asked about her Originium Arts.

As expected, the Blood Demon, who had lived for so long, had not lived in vain.

Why doesn't Rhodes Island publicize its news? The existence of a cure for Oripathy is major news in this world, which is actually quite understandable.

Xia Yu felt that even if her abilities were at their worst, she could easily heal a few people and start a shoe-making cult.

This is enough to show how precious this ability is in Terra.

"A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime." Sometimes, being too capable is not a good thing.

Rhode Island, this 'pharmaceutical company,' is not as simple as it seems.

People like Kal'tsit and Warfarin should know that one person cannot save the world.

No matter how well Xia Yu can treat Oripathy, she cannot save all the Oripathy patients in this world.

Patients need a more convenient road.

Modern medicine is their future, not some savior.

Xia Yu's existence cannot save the world, but he can save certain groups of people.

For example, patients on Rhodes Island.