Ark Undead

"The Reunion Movement and Rhodes Island will eventually face a battle."

As Patriot walked, he recalled the information he had received from his conversation with his old friend in Chernobog.

"These are two different philosophies. In fact, they are neither right nor wrong."

"This battle shouldn't have happened now."

W stayed close to Patriot, knowing that what he was about to say was important, so she remained silent and waited quietly.

"But someone has brought it forward. Using it, the future of the Integration Movement."

W immediately realized that the Patriot was probably referring to Talulah.

Patriot was well aware of what had happened. He was also keenly aware of Talulah's problem.

But the problem is, it's too late.

"I was fighting on the snowy plains and failed to find her in time, so something happened."

The Patriots gripped their rifles tightly as they marched toward the outer defensive perimeter of Chernobog's core city.

"This is my problem."

Patriots do not believe that Talulah's changes are her own fault, but rather that they blindly trust her and ignore the evil forces at play.

He had anticipated the threats from within Ursus, but he had failed to foresee the inherent threats posed by the land beneath his feet.

"Therefore, I cannot leave."

W glanced at the Patriot who hadn't turned around, and sighed silently in her heart.

In fact, the Patriots' reluctance to leave or rebel against Talulah is probably not just for this reason.

Furthermore, after Frostnova's death, he realized that the entire Reunion Movement was now reduced to just him and Talulah, the two who held real power.

In any case, the integration movement cannot collapse from within.

Furthermore, the patriots, tormented by the ore disease, may have already contemplated suicide.

"So, Lord Patriot, you will defend the core city, even though this might..."

W paused for a moment, then spoke anyway.

"Could this trigger a war between the two countries?"

No, never.

The patriot shook his head.

The two continued walking and had now reached the edge of the core city. The sun was just above the horizon, completely rising above the earth, radiating its heat in the sky.

Cing!

The Patriot planted his spear into the ground, held a giant shield in his left hand, and stood atop the city wall.

"Until I settle the score with Rhodes Island."

"After that, I will go to the tower in the name of Rhodes Island."

Patriot turned around and looked down at W.

W looked at Patriot with some hesitation.

It's not that she doesn't believe in the patriots' strength.

The difference in numbers between the two sides is not significant, and what's more, those currently in the core city are the elite of the Reunion Movement, as well as the Patriots' own Shield Guards.

However, there is another hidden force on Rhodes Island.

"What if... you, Patriot, lose?"

W felt it necessary to sound the alarm for patriots.

"To die."

The patriot, however, said it nonchalantly.

"This shows that they are stronger than me. They deserve to be heroes."

Before he could finish speaking, Patriot added.

"Not only are they heroes among the infected."

Patriot never retreated; he was a warrior who only knew how to advance.

W didn't know why, even though she had always been a selfish person, she suddenly started caring about a stranger who had nothing to do with her.

Perhaps that's the charm of a brave warrior.

"You can go and tell Rhodes Island."

Patriot's words made W tense up; she didn't know how Patriot had figured it out.

"However, my attitude will not change."

He said.

"Fight to the death, never retreat."

W suffered repeated defeats under the watchful eyes of patriots.

Her gaze, which had initially met his, gradually shifted downwards until she finally lowered her eyes.

"Goodbye, Patriot."

"Ah."

Before he could finish preparing, W turned around and left the platform.

Half an hour later, the Rhodes Island crew, who were heading to the core city of Chernobog, boarded a vehicle filled with Originium solution.

Have you had breakfast yet?

An operator pulled two loaves of bread from his backpack and looked at his companions, trying to share them with them.

But most people just remained silent, shaking their heads at him to indicate that they didn't need it.

Seeing this, the agent opened the package himself and took a bite of bread.

Another operator, who initially didn't want to eat either, couldn't help but speak up after seeing how much he was enjoying it.

"Hey, leave me a bite."

"Here you go!"

The man generously handed the other loaf of bread he was holding to his companion.

Sitting in the corner, Ace knocked on the carriage behind him and spoke.

"Eat less, or you might not be able to move later."

The two agents nodded, chewing their bread slightly faster.

However, Ace didn't stop them. After all, everyone was in a hurry to reach the core city as soon as possible and eliminate the threat posed by the Reunion Movement; they hadn't even had time for breakfast.

Although Amiya had told everyone to eat well, otherwise they wouldn't have the energy later, many people chose to sleep instead of eat as soon as they got on the bus in order to ensure they were in peak condition.

Ace knew this too, so he chose to stay awake on an empty stomach, at most eating a few sweets before the battle began.

There's still some time before we reach the core city, but everyone is taking it seriously; maintaining a good fighting attitude is very important.

This expedition to the core city of Chernobog is the largest battle Rhodes Island has experienced in recent years.

Almost all of Rhodes Island's operators were mobilized, and many operators who were on missions abroad were recalled to participate in this operation.

Among them are elite operators, including Rosemary.

Rosemary wasn't in the Ace vehicle; she was in the command vehicle with Dr. Kal'tsit.

After all, Rosemary hadn't met the Doctor yet. She only learned about the Doctor through two phone calls with Kal'tsit amidst her busy schedule.

"Doctor, my codename is Rosemary, an elite operator from Rhodes Island. Although this is our first meeting, Dr. Kal'tsit and Amiya have told me many stories about you."

Rosemary is a white-haired, green-eyed Felin girl. She isn't particularly outgoing, but she still mustered the courage to greet the Doctor.

"Ah hello."

The doctor reached out his hand, trying to shake hands with Rosemary.

Rosemary hesitated for a moment, but still reached out and shook hands with the doctor.

Amiya, seeing Rosemary's condition, came to her side with some concern and gently held Rosemary's hand.

Rosemary smiled at Amiya, then closed her eyes slightly.

The doctor was completely confused and didn't quite understand.

"Do you see that big box she's carrying on her back?"

Kal'tsit's voice appeared appropriately in the Doctor's ear.

The Doctor nodded subconsciously, only then realizing that Kal'tsit had sat down next to him at some point.

"Rosemary is very powerful, but such power often means that it suffers a lot of harm that others cannot bear."

As Kal'tsit spoke, she lowered her voice so as not to disturb Kal'tsit and Rosemary's activities.

"Her memory is impaired, and the Originium Arts she uses interfere with her emotional and memory systems. Therefore, Amiya needs to help her regulate her emotions and ensure that she does not suffer from the aftereffects of overusing Originium Arts."

Upon hearing the description of Rosemary's symptoms, the doctor couldn't help but take a closer look at Rosemary's current condition.

Kal'tsit continued.

"After we get back, I will make her personal file public to you, and you will also gain access to it."

"I?"

The Doctor paused for a moment, not quite understanding why, and looked at Kal'tsit beside him with a puzzled expression.

"Stop looking, you're capable enough to stand on your own."

Kal'tsit didn't look at the Doctor. It was quite shocking that such rare praise came from her mouth, especially since it was directed at the Doctor whom she criticized every day.

Even Amiya, who was stabilizing Rosemary's mental state, couldn't help but look over and smile at the Doctor.

The doctor scratched his head and didn't ask any more questions.

"In this operation, Rosemary will command her squad and participate in the overall battle as a sorcerer. You will have the opportunity to witness her power then."