Ark Undead

Kal'tsit nodded calmly.

So Patch lowered his head and opened the door for Kal'tsit.

Behind the door, a dignified and elegant figure stood with her back to Kal'tsit.

Upon hearing Kal'tsit's voice, she turned around.

"So this is what you used to look like?"

Theresa looked at Kal'tsit's attire with surprise.

Kal'tsit stepped out of the room and smiled at Theresa.

Is there a big difference?

"It is indeed quite large, but considering that it belongs to Kal'tsit, it's not surprising."

Theresa said with a smile.

"Where should we go first?"

Kal'tsit pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Let's go check on Rhodes Island now. You must have been thinking about it, right?"

438. Let her take one more look at six thousand.

Rhodes Island is always full of life during the day.

This is an island where ordinary people and infected people live in harmony, and a place where everyone strives for their own dreams.

Regardless of how Rhodes Island is viewed by outsiders, its inclusiveness and vision are truly unparalleled in the entire Terra.

However, one of the founders of this organization is now leading another veteran who has never been to the Rhodes Island ship itself on a tour.

The operators around them were rushing about, as if no one had noticed them, which made the two of them feel somewhat out of place in Rhodes Island's vibrant environment.

And that is indeed the case; this Rhodes Island is not the real Rhodes Island, but a scene recreated based on the memories of certain people.

Add to that the Doctor, Melantha, who is trapped in a dream world.

The memories of Rhodes Island, composed of multiple individuals, encompass almost the entire island.

Having spent three or four years on Rhodes Island, Kal'tsit did almost everything herself, and had long since imprinted the entire structure and setting of Rhodes Island in her mind.

If you asked her to walk with her eyes closed, she wouldn't get lost.

In fact, many times when Kal'tsit was so exhausted that she couldn't open her eyes, she walked towards her next destination with her eyes closed.

In her words, this was one of her few days of rest.

This situation often occurred in the early days of Rhodes Island. Operators would see a large white lynx with its eyes closed walking down the corridor, and everyone would instinctively avoid her so as not to disturb Kal'tsit's rest time.

Things only started to improve after the Doctor returned to Rhodes Island and Amiya took over some of the affairs.

"This is the bridge of Rhodes Island, which is generally used as an interface with other mobile cities and is also the landing point for some transport planes."

Kal'tsit led the way for Theresa.

As she walked, she introduced the girl to Theresa behind her.

"The preparatory group of children will train on the deck with Instructor Doberman on sunny days. If the timing is right, they should..."

Kal'tsit looked up and glanced at the time on the display screen next to the bridge.

Sure enough, on the deck connected to the bridge, a group of energetic children came out of the elevator, put down the various drinks and nutritional supplements they were carrying, and then lined up in several rows on their own.

Among them, Instructor Dubin held a pointer in his hand, tapped it lightly twice, and then loudly announced today's training content.

"Are those the kids in the reserve group?"

Theresa looked at the children on the other side of the deck.

"Does it belong to?"

"Our own."

"Kal'tsit said softly."

"Although Rhodes Island's situation was indeed not good in the early stages, and it reached cooperation agreements with many institutions and even countries, the children in the preparatory group have all undergone serious and rigorous screening."

"They can be children from wealthy families or infected individuals from slums. But their backgrounds must not be complicated, and their character and personality must pass the test."

"After all, these children will be the backbone of Rhodes Island in the future. Blaze and Ace have been looking for their successors for a long time."

When Kal'tsit mentioned Blaze and Ace, Theresa couldn't help but laugh.

"Aren't they still quite young? Why are they starting now? Do they want to retire so soon?"

Kal'tsit didn't find it particularly strange; she turned and glanced at Theresa.

"There is still a lot of work to be done before I retire. The sooner these kids can become the backbone of society, the easier it will be for them."

"Moreover, as you see more and more companions, the strength hidden in your heart will also become stronger."

Theresa nodded slightly in agreement.

As she once said, as long as everyone comes together and works towards the same goal, even the most distant dreams become within reach.

"Huh? That child..."

As she spoke, Theresa seemed to have spotted a peculiar figure, and she asked in surprise.

"Did a child come to Iberia with you?"

"Who?"

Kal'tsit frowned slightly and followed Theresa's gaze.

A purple-haired Felin girl caught Theresa's attention.

"It's that Felin girl, the one with purple hair, she's very special."

Theresa watched very intently.

“I saw her in my dream. Not long ago, she and two other girls came to me, but unfortunately I didn’t have the strength to do anything then. I could only watch helplessly as one of the girls was controlled by the dream itself. But before it could devour her, it used her weapon to leave. That one must be the Deep Sea Hunter.”

"Oh? Melantha?"

Kal'tsit leaned against one of the forks of the bridge, her hands on the railing, and nodded as she spoke.

"That girl is very good. She has a good teacher, works very hard, and has a great personality. Many operators have told me that Melantha's strength is already sufficient to be a regular operator, and there is even a thought of promoting her directly as an elite operator candidate."

"Then why are they still in the preparatory group?"

Theresa turned to look at Kal'tsit.

Kal'tsit remained silent; she simply nodded in that direction again.

Theresa calmed herself down and looked over.

Melantha was seen running with her fellow A4 preparatory group members. She was in the lead and gradually accelerated, while Katie and the others lined up behind her, steadily following behind.

This is a normal warm-up exercise.

"Is it because of your companions?"

Theresa seemed to understand something.

“Melantha possesses a special power within the A4 reserve group, allowing others to gather around her. Moreover, her combat experience is insufficient for independent action.”

"I think it's more valuable to have the potential to produce four elite operators than to cultivate one."

"Especially when they also have good teamwork, it's even more precious."

Kal'tsit has always placed great emphasis on team combat.

She is different from the Doctor, who can arrange the tasks of each operator perfectly.

But she can't. Compared to directing, Kal'tsit can only see part of the situation, and the operators have to make more choices themselves.

This has made the squad format the mainstream in Rhodes Island today.

Of course, this requires operators to be highly skilled to achieve.

Fortunately, Rhodes Island now has so many operators.

"Let's go and see other places."

Kal'tsit leaned against the fence and led Theresa to other locations on Rhodes Island.

I walked from the bridge of Rhodes Island to the deck, and then from the deck to the command center. From there, I walked down to the lower-level commercial area and various activity rooms.

Theresa has a keen interest in many things.

Kal'tsit took her to experience Blue Poison's dessert classroom. Theresa made an extremely sweet brownie, so sweet that when she handed it to Kal'tsit, she frowned just from smelling it.

But Kal'tsit still gritted her teeth and ate half of the brownie.

Theresa was enjoying her meal, and when she saw Kal'tsit's dark expression, she burst out laughing.

They also went to a coffee shop for a short while.

Although Frostnova did indeed settle down on Rhodes Island with her Yeti squad and Shieldbearers, she still enjoyed occasionally working at the café; for her, it was a form of relaxation.

So Theresa and Kal'tsit drank the coffee that Frostnova had made for them, while Kal'tsit told Theresa the story of the Reunion Movement.

All Theresa could say about the Reunion Movement was regret.

When it comes to those infected, Theresa also has unique insights into their condition.

"From the outset, it is indeed a good thing. But without a fixed form, without rules, and without a valid identity and stance to speak out, all armed resistance will be gradually distorted into terrorist acts by public opinion and the masses."

"Moreover, the anger in the hearts of the infected is not just a force, but also a poison."

"But at least some people survived, and these people will probably remember them."

Theresa believes there are many other examples like the Reunion Movement.

No one knows what those infected people went through, and no one cares if they freeze to death in the snow one winter.

So she will do it; she will be the one to unveil the curtain.

Kal'tsit listened quietly as Theresa spoke.

She rested her right elbow on the back of the chair, propping up her cheek, and looked intently at Theresa as she spoke, while greedily taking small bites of the cake and coffee in front of her.