Ark Undead

"So mysterious?"

Huang rested her elbow on the window, propped her cheek with her hand, and asked casually.

"What's your name?"

"Skadi".

The atmosphere inside the vehicle froze for a moment.

Huang blinked, and she could hear Amiya, who was sitting behind her, pause in breathing for a moment.

"Is that Skadi, who is extremely dangerous and is considered quite unfamiliar by the other operators?"

"Yes."

Ace nodded, smiled, and began to explain.

"Actually, everyone is just afraid. She herself is not bad at all; she's just a girl."

"Were those accidents that appeared in the mission reports also fake?"

Huang was indeed curious, but she still couldn't ignore the mission accidents that were marked in Skadi's report.

"No, those are all true. But that doesn't mean she's a bad person."

Ace defended Skadi.

"The fact that Dr. Kal'tsit was willing to let her stay on Rhodes Island is one explanation in itself, but most operators just don't understand the implications. If Skadi were really as dangerous as the rumors suggest, Dr. Kal'tsit wouldn't have chosen her as our contact operator in the first place."

At this point, Ace couldn't help but turn and glance at Huang.

"Speaking of rumors, you're actually worse, aren't you? Like, scaring Originium Bugs to death with your roar, plunging into the ground unharmed from 400 meters in the air, and being three meters tall, etc..."

Hearing these words, Amiya, who was sitting in the back, couldn't help but ask.

"Really? It'll scare the Originium Bugs to death?"

"Those are just rumors, just rumors! Little Amiya, please don't believe them!!"

When these things were mentioned, Huang couldn't help but speak up to defend herself, and a hint of shyness appeared on her beautiful face.

At the same time, she understood what Ace meant.

"I understand what you mean. I won't make any comments until I see her."

Huang nodded, indicating that he accepted Ace's statement.

"Anyway, let's go meet her first..."

"arrive."

"Huh?"

Huang, who wasn't mentally prepared, was stunned for a moment, and the car just stopped like that.

The three people left the parking space, and three more figures were standing at the entrance of the parking lot.

The silver-haired bounty hunter, dressed in his bounty hunter uniform, waited at the entrance of the parking lot.

Ace, as the main person in charge of this operation, was the first to step forward.

He extended his right hand.

"Elite Operator, Ace, it's a pleasure to see you again, Operator Skadi."

"Yes, it's also a pleasure to see you again, Mr. Ace."

Skadi must have met Ace before, because her expression wasn't as stiff when she was with Ace.

Just as Ace was about to introduce Hoshino and Amiya to Skadi, he overheard the conversation between the two people behind Skadi.

"Undying! Hey, what's 'four'? Can you eat it?"

"No, and also, keep quiet."

The Undead tapped Kroos on the head. It wasn't their turn to speak yet, so why was this kid thinking about food all the time?

143. Not a mule!

He turned his head and saw the man and woman behind Skadi.

Ace raised an eyebrow; he hadn't heard that Lungmen had two other liaison officers.

"This is an elite operator, Blaze. This is the head of Rhodes Island, Amiya."

Ace briefly and effectively introduced his group. Then he turned his gaze to the two figures behind Skadi.

Won't you introduce us to them?

Skadi glanced back at the Undead, who nodded to her, indicating that she should make the decision.

Skadi then stepped back and came to Kroos's side.

"Her name is Kroober, she is severely infected, and she is a friend I made on this trip."

Upon hearing the words "severely infected," Ace and his group's gazes towards Kroos softened considerably.

They are an organization that treats infected individuals, and they are always very gentle with infected individuals who are still able to communicate.

At this moment, Skadi spoke again.

"This man's name is... the Undead. He's also my... friend."

Huang's eyes suddenly widened, and she couldn't help but take a step forward and ask.

"An immortal?! Is it that immortal being?"

Even Ace showed a surprised expression as he looked at the seemingly frail masked man.

It was simply impossible to connect this man with the armored giant from my memory.

Seeing this, the Undead patted Skadi on the shoulder, signaling her to lean back a little.

Skadi obediently took two steps back, giving up her spot to the Undead.

He extended his right hand and said to Ace.

"Immortal."

Ace knew about the Undead and his achievements in Kazimierz. Such accomplishments made him a worthy warrior for Ace.

He generously extended his right hand and shook hands with the undead, his attitude very friendly.

"I've heard about your illustrious achievements for a long time, and I've been hoping to have the honor of meeting you someday."

Ace was very enthusiastic, which made the non-dead people feel a little unaccustomed to it.

"Me too, Rhodes Island is very interested."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Ace couldn't help but turn and glance at Skadi.

Could it be that Skadi told the Undead about Rhodes Island? I never expected Skadi to help... no, help find people to come to the island.

"It's not convenient to talk here, let's eat and talk at the same time."

Ace waved and pointed to a restaurant next to the hotel.

“We haven’t eaten anything along the way, and it’s almost noon now. You must be hungry too. Let me treat you to a meal first.”

Skadi was the first to react when Ace said he was treating.

She covered her mouth and coughed loudly twice.

"Cough cough! Hmm..."

Ace heard Skadi cough and waved his hand dismissively.

"It's alright. Although I'm treating, the food and lodging expenses for this trip were approved by Dr. Kal'tsit. I can just get reimbursed when I get back."

Ace glanced at the undead and Kroos again. He saw a thin man and a well-proportioned, perfectly proportioned girl, and his heart eased slightly.

"Besides, it's just a meal, how much can it cost? It's fine, eat as much as you want!"

Upon hearing what Ace said, Kroos couldn't help but light up.

She knew it was time for her to shine!

Just as tears were about to stream down his face, Kroos was suddenly tapped on the head.

The Undead withdrew his hand and whispered to Kroos.

"Eat less, I'll take you to eat fish balls tonight."

"Oh!"

Kroos nodded and agreed.

As soon as everyone sat down and ordered their food, Ace began to talk to Skadi about some work-related matters.

It's simply a matter of whether there have been any changes in Longmen, and whether anything noteworthy has happened during her month here.

Skadi, who plays a liaison role, is generally an operator who has stayed in the local area for several months to half a year.

However, because this trip to Longmen was rushed, many aspects could not be arranged in a comprehensive manner.

Furthermore, Skadi might need to help at that time. Therefore, Skadi was temporarily recalled to Lungmen to conduct preliminary reconnaissance.

Meanwhile, the big cat and little rabbit sitting next to her were looking at Skadi with curious eyes.

Rumor has it that Skadi rarely speaks and is always the one who rushes to the front of every mission.

They performed exceptionally well in offensive and decisive battles.

However, her tactics differ from Rhodes Island's emphasis on squad-based combat; she is more of a one-woman army.

Therefore, despite achieving brilliant results in missions, teammates usually suffer injuries to varying degrees.

Skadi hadn't actually asked them to follow her. But these operators, out of kindness, were worried about the danger Skadi might face venturing alone. Therefore, they took a huge risk to assist Skadi from the side.

But once or twice is fine, but Skadi does this style almost every mission.

She is indeed powerful, so powerful that all the operators who have worked with her find it outrageous.

However, she is indeed not suited for teamwork, coupled with her quiet and reserved nature. Therefore, various rumors circulate, which is unavoidable.