Ark Undead

Stones inscribed with ancient cuneiform script were used to enhance weapons during the Age of Fire. Even the people of that Age of Fire couldn't fully explain the nature of that mysterious power.

And the abyss, which was born alongside the flames, will naturally be affected by this power.

This is the story of the beginning of the Terran era.

Although it is only a corner of that era, it is also a fragment at the end.

But it's enough to make one's heart race.

There must be many unknown corners where small things happen that are enough to change the world.

But if the doctor were to recount them all, it would be too long.

"I have some guesses about what Kal'tsit is doing now. She has finally done something that is in sync with you."

"She found echoes of the Iberian Golden Age in Iberia and indeed predicted the trajectory of Agor."

“After a while, when she returns, you can ask her about Agor. Perhaps you will be curious about what that last city looks like now, and she will definitely need your help.”

The professor finished the last bit of coffee in his cup, looking somewhat unsatisfied.

"Until then, take a good rest."

As the doctor looked at the immortals, his tone became increasingly wistful.

"You've really gone to a lot of trouble to establish contact with that person."

Their conversation ended there.

The Undead got the information he wanted, and the Doctor also learned about the Undead's fate.

Their relationship remains that of best partners. Now, it carries an added sense of inheritance and mission.

Looking at the old friend in front of me, who was almost unchanged from my memory...

The immortal nodded slowly.

"Thank you."

...

Volume Six: The Arena of the Gods, The End.

Volume Seven: Curse of the Abyss

null

383. Welcome Home

After Minos returned, not only did the children from the reserve group come back, but he also brought back several special personnel.

First is Surtr, who possesses strange abilities. After hearing that the Undead had joined Rhodes Island, she accepted Rhodes Island's invitation to become a contract operator.

During the testing, Rhodes Island's testers discovered that Surtr's power was somewhat similar to that of the undead.

No one dared to ask why, and no one would dwell on these questions.

They made it clear that they joined Rhodes Island because of the Undying faction, and there were no other reasons, so naturally they wouldn't dwell on these trivial matters.

After reviewing Surtr's data and information, the Doctor paused for a moment before ordering the operators to save the data to the database for safekeeping.

This document was also sealed with a high-level confidentiality agreement by the Doctor. No one except the Doctor, Kal'tsit, Amiya, and a select group of elite operators could access it.

As for the other one, it is Minos's border hero, Morton the Hammer.

Morton expressed curiosity about many things about Rhode Island, such as the food, the staff's attire, and the attitude towards the infected.

While Minos's attitude towards the infected wasn't as harsh as that of Victoria and Ursus, the fact that the infected posed a danger was a consensus worldwide.

Minos was no exception. Although he accepted warriors with Originium Arts to take the stage, his attitude towards the Infected was not as favorable as one might expect.

Children like Melantha are only spared discrimination because of the reputation of Rhode Island Medical Corporation.

After all, whether or not someone has a normal job is almost a measure of whether an infected person is safe.

If an infected person has a stable and safe job, it means that the person is probably not in danger. The infection might have been caused by an accident.

Moreover, having a job means having money, which means having the ability to buy preventative medication or receive treatment.

Therefore, when Morton first came into contact with infected people, he had the same reaction as many ordinary people.

But when Morton thought of Melantha and the others, who were all infected to some extent, he immediately felt relieved.

What's wrong with the infected? The infected can also be outstanding warriors! The infected can also have a fighting spirit that will never retreat.

With this in mind, Morton's acceptance of Rhodes Island increased considerably.

After talking with the doctor, I happily went to the personnel department to record my information, took the test, and became a contract operator of Rhodes Island.

In the Doctor's plan, Morton will serve as Minos's primary contact, striving to establish a Rhodes Island branch in Minos as well.

Vulcan is also included in the Doctor's overseas deployment plan. However, at present, the services that Vulcan can provide to Rhodes Island operators are still very valuable, and there are no plans to deploy him overseas for the time being.

In addition, the return of Bloodthorn was also unexpected by the Doctor.

I originally thought that Bloodthorn only joined Rhodes Island for convenience, but I never expected that he would actually come back one day.

Seeing this person sitting in the cafeteria, eating heartily, and even taking the time to greet him, the doctor felt a bit dazed.

But none of that matters. What matters is the return of the Undead soon.

His interactions with the immortals confirmed the existence of many things and made his thinking clearer.

The situation is now very clear, and the room for maneuver for the PhD has become much wider.

Now it's time for this evil spirit from the Tower of Babel to show its skills!

Leaving aside the Doctor's situation for now, things on Rhodes Island have been quite sluggish lately.

It's not fair to call them lazy, but with nothing much to do, it's true that the officers stationed on the island lack motivation.

Because I'm really too idle, to an extreme degree.

The doctor recalled many of the dispatched operators and made it clear to everyone that there was not much work to do recently, so everyone should take this time to rest!

But there are always people who can't sit still, and that can be very torturous.

Apart from Instructor Dobermann and other operators who have daily tasks, the other operators feel like they suddenly have nothing to do and are just idling around on the island.

However, the doctor did not restrict everyone's personal freedom, only saying that they should try not to leave Victoria, and did not even restrict everyone from going into Lentinium.

This also made some of the operators who originally belonged to Victoria want to go back to their hometown for a visit.

Melantha is a little girl. Although she has been on Rhodes Island for several years, she naturally misses her father and mother.

However, since that major riot, his parents no longer lived in Lentinium, but settled in a city near Lentinium.

Although they still run a perfume business, the family business is not as extensive as before.

At least we'll have food to eat, and none of the family members will go hungry.

Even so, from Melantha's words, it is clear that this seemingly quiet and lovely girl is actually a young and wealthy woman.

While not as outrageous as another operator from Blacksteel International, Melantha never considered the price when making purchases.

However, Melanie never considered this something to brag about.

In her view, no matter how rich she is, she has no way to keep the people around her.

This is what the Undead taught her, and what they also taught her is that she must possess sufficient power.

That's why Melanie worked so hard; it became a source of great anxiety for her.

However, at this point, Melanie has no reason to think about these issues anymore.

Because she has gained the approval of the Undead, and even become a new member of their family here.

From the moment she ignited the Primal Flame within her badge, she was no longer an Infected. Instead, she was an ordinary person whose most of her diseased organs had been burned away by the Primal Flame.

Melantha didn't come away empty-handed from that battle with the experts.

The Originium crystals that had gradually disappeared during the process of the badge nurturing the body had already proven the positive effects of the Primordial Flame on the human body.

It was during that battle with the experts that Melantha's diseased organs were completely destroyed in the initial fire.

After undergoing another physical reconstruction, Melantha felt listless, precisely because her consciousness couldn't fully match the new body.

The Undying Man also realized this, which is why he told her to rest well, watch the game, and not think about anything else.

It can be said that Melanie is the only one who gained a lot even after losing the game.

After the First Flame was ignited, Melantha's nature was almost identical to that of the Undead. The only difference was that the child did not yet have the power and body to match the First Flame.

She needs more experience to strengthen her power and spirit.

Moreover, there is a woman connected to the Undead who also acknowledges her identity and even treats her like her own child.

"So, you just had a private conversation with the doctor?"

Huang held a glass of beer in her hand and took a sip. White foam left a mark on her lips, and Huang stuck out her tongue and ran it around her lips.

"Didn't we talk about anything else? Like when to attack Lontinem, or our course of action?"

Just as the Undead was about to answer Huang, he was stopped by Ace beside him.

Ace shook his head at Huang and then put his hand on the immortal's shoulder.

"There's no need to tell us these things, and we shouldn't know them anyway. What the doctor wants us to know, he will tell us anyway, without making us ask others."

Ace saw it clearly: there was a fundamental difference between what the undead could know and what they could know.

This difference stems from their inherent strength, and has nothing to do with their social status.

Sometimes, knowing more isn't necessarily better.

"Ah... I'm sorry."

Huang paused for a moment, put down her wine glass, and rubbed her forehead.

"It's been a while since I've had a drink, I feel a bit relaxed. Sigh... I've been so idle lately, it's driving me crazy. Is there really nothing I can do?"

It's not entirely Huang's fault for asking the undead about these things. He was just really bored.

Moreover, amidst this boredom, everyone could sense an atmosphere of impending doom.