Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

"Huh? So besides finding new ways to tease that child every day, you also seriously trained her?" Razer said irritably.

"Of course, even though I can be reliable sometimes, I've given her special training when you're not looking," Franka said without a hint of guilt. "Melantha's talent is amazing; she's almost drained my savings."

As they were talking, Melantha had already started fighting with Yato, but judging from the situation, she was definitely at a disadvantage and could only passively defend herself.

"Are you sure you really taught her? Her performance now is even worse than when we first met." Razer frowned, already showing dissatisfaction with Franka.

This was something Qin Duanyu personally asked him to do. Franka not only failed to improve Melantha's strength, but actually made her regress. If this were to be serious, it could even affect the cooperation between Blacksteel International and Rhodes Island.

"Well, actually it's not because of Miss Franka, but because Yato's swordsmanship is unique," Blackhorn suddenly said. "When fighting Yato, it's less like fighting her and more like fighting yourself."

The style of swordsmanship practiced by Yato is called Yoshin Gento-ryu. Unlike most sword styles, this style involves illusions. When used in battle, it will cause the opponent to unconsciously recall their most terrifying scenes.

Qin Duanyu couldn't help but look at Melansha, wondering what she might be afraid of.

At this point, the girl on stage could no longer even hold the knife.

In her eyes, all she saw were the departing backs of her companions.

“Melantha? That unreliable team leader, following her will only get us killed sooner or later. Why don’t we recommend Andreesher to be the team leader?”

"Sigh, that child is really useless. I spent a whole week teaching her, but she didn't learn anything. It's such a disgrace."

"You, I even asked Franka to teach you, and the result is really disappointing. You should just forget about a piece of trash like you as soon as possible."

Melantha's power was gradually being depleted, but when it came to Qin Duanyu's phantom, her eyes suddenly changed.

No, the PhD isn't that kind of person!

A strange power surged within her, causing Melantha to grip the wooden sword in her hand tightly once more.

I see.

Miss Winter accompanied the Doctor in fighting their way out of Chernobog, Miss Lappland is a skilled swordswoman and gets along well with the Doctor in terms of personality, and Miss Blue Poison became a senior operator as soon as she joined the company... Compared to those dazzling girls around you, I am just an inconspicuous stone.

Even if you are a gentle person and willing to help someone as useless as me, surrounded by them, you'll hardly notice me, this weak Felin, in the future, right? After all, they are the best choice to achieve your goals.

But I'm really not willing to give up, I don't want to just stand by and watch stupidly.

I need to become stronger; I absolutely cannot fall here!

The wooden sword, with its unstoppable momentum, instantly broke through the Yato's weak point in defense, piercing straight into her chest.

Won!

"Master Yato, are you alright?" Melantha, disregarding her joy at winning, dropped her wooden sword and asked with concern.

"Due to the sect's rules, I cannot teach you the secret sword techniques. I never expected that you could grow to such a level with just the basic sword techniques." Yato waved his hand and said with emotion.

"Alright, do you remember the name you gave yourself? Now you've overcome your inner fears and proven that you're qualified to become a strong person. You can say it out loud now!"

"Yes! Rose name Yixin, come forward!"

That's right, even though I'm weak, I can help the Doctor, protect him, and pave the way for him with the sharp blade in my hand! Melantha turned to look at Qin Duanyu, her eyes full of determination.

When someone asked about the name Melantha, let's just assume it's her magic name from A Certain Magical Index. Normally she's called Melantha, but when it comes to fighting, she calls herself Melantha Isshin.

Chapter 37, Section 37: Another Sword Saint

ding dong~

The elevator doors slowly opened, and before Qin Duanyu could step out, someone grabbed her arm.

"Slurp, Doctor, you've finally arrived! Since you're here to tour the medical department, why don't you come and sit in my office first? There's some excellent black tea." Warfarin said to him warmly, slurping the saliva from the corner of her mouth.

"Miss Warfarin, as Dr. Kal'tsit instructed before she left, you are not allowed to appear within the Doctor's sight, or you can expect to spend the New Year on the mast," Platinum said with a smile, gently pulling Warfarin's hand away.

"Oh dear, I suddenly remembered I have an important experiment to do. Well, the person who will be receiving you will be here soon, so I'll have to go now." Warfarin's expression changed, and she hurriedly disappeared around the corner of the corridor, not even bothering to pick up the rope and gag that had fallen to the ground.

"Heh, Miss Warfarin is quite unconventional. With her around, the medical department must be having a lot of fun." Qin Duanyu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, thankful that he had brought Platinum along this time, otherwise he might have followed in the footsteps of the Beast Senpai.

"Doctor, is this your first time here? The medical department isn't exactly a pleasant place," a calm voice said.

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw Himer, whom I had met once before.

"Miss Hermer, are you in charge of receiving us today?" Qin Duanyu asked with a serious expression and curiosity.

According to Ifrit, Himer was a complete workaholic, always either conducting experiments or on his way to one. Even when he could spare some time to spend with her, he would be distracted by various chores.

She's definitely not just wandering around here.

“Yes, our group didn’t have any tasks today, so we took on the task of accompanying the doctor on the tour.” Himer pushed up his glasses, his tone a little unnatural. “Um, after the tour, could you please sit in my lab for a while? Eve wants to see you.”

“Perfect timing, I also want to meet Ifrit and White Owl.” Qin Duanyu said with a smile, but unconsciously emphasized the word White Owl.

The promised photos have only been half delivered so far. He has sent several messages to request delivery, but the replies he has received are all "coo coo coo".

Those wretched pigeons! Let's see how you hide this time. If you don't give me a photo, I'll be drinking pigeon soup tonight!

“Thank you for taking the time to satisfy Eve’s unreasonable request. Please follow me.” Himer breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to a row of rooms next to her, saying, “This is the main research area; most of the research on Oripathy is conducted here…”

Qin Duanyu listened to Hemo's explanation and curiously observed the situation in the room through the glass.

Rhodes Island's medical department was a mysterious and somewhat unfamiliar place to him. After all, since he transmigrated here, he had never even caught a minor cold, and Kal'tsit had taken care of all his medical check-ups. His only information about the place came from the descriptions of his subordinates.

As Kal'tsit granted more permissions, some medical department members with operator qualifications were indirectly brought under Qin Duanyu's command. In order to cope with the great battle that would break out after arriving in Lungmen, he had to complete the personnel integration as soon as possible.

It's not that I'm questioning the professionalism of these medical operators. Although Qin Duanyu had never even heard of many of them, they were, after all, from Rhodes Island's strongest department. They could either tear apart powerful enemies with their bare hands and slay enemy leaders with their swords, or retreat with skillful hands and compassionate hearts to save lives.

There's always a process of adjustment and adaptation. Imagine directly assigning Gavial to SCOUT's squad, while a group of sniper operators are still sniping from a distance, the medic is the first to rush in and engage in melee combat with the enemy... That would be an absolute disaster.

Therefore, it is necessary to visit the medical department and understand their usual working style so that personnel can be assigned to appropriate teams to further enhance combat effectiveness.

"Ouch! My head hurts so much, it feels like it's going to split open!"

"Quickly, hold Miss Ghost Shark down! She'll hurt herself if this continues."

"Prepare 25 mg of chlorpromazine injection... Oh no, she's broken free of the restraints. Dr. Chronicle, please."

Suddenly, a commotion broke out in a laboratory in the middle of the corridor. The sound of breaking glass could be faintly heard, along with the chaotic footsteps of doctors.

Seeing this, Bai Jin subconsciously placed his hand on his waist, carefully protecting Qin Duanyu behind him.

"Don't worry, everything is under control." Hermer seemed unfazed by the situation, simply pulling the two back a few steps without offering any assistance.

"Go to sleep!"

A soft, elegant female voice emanated from the room, followed by a gentle light that diffused through the various gaps, flickering like the rhythm of a heartbeat. Soon, the laboratory returned to calm.

Looking at that strange and dazzling light, Qin Duanyu felt a sudden pang of fear for no reason, and bit her lip and frowned.

"Quickly take Miss Specter to rest, and we'll make arrangements when Dr. Kal'tsit returns." A moment later, several doctors helped a nun who had fallen into a deep sleep out of the laboratory, not even bothering to greet Qin Duanyu and the others.

The last doctor to emerge did not leave with his companion, but instead walked in the opposite direction.

“Dr. Shining, how is the situation?” Himer stepped forward and asked.

"The problem of declining bodily functions still cannot be solved. It seems that the source stone infection has not only damaged her brain, but its effects are also spreading further." The doctor stopped in his tracks upon hearing this and said with some helplessness.

She was tall, only half a head shorter than Qin Duanyu, and could almost look him in the eye. Her silver hair fell from both sides of the black hood, and her dark eyes were deep and expressive.

For some reason, the pair of horns protruding from the hood reminded him of a character from a children's cartoon.

"Hello, Miss Shimmering." Qin Duanyu extended her hand to her with an almost reverent feeling.

This is one of the true Rhodes Island Three Sword Saints, but unfortunately he cannot draw his sword for some reason, otherwise he would never be ranked last.

"Doctor, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take care of me." Shining avoided Qin Duanyu's gaze, hesitated for a moment, and then politely extended her hand.

Unexpectedly, the moment their hands touched, Qin Duanyu felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if she had been stabbed by a sharp weapon, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

[Extremely dangerous target detected. Host stress response confirmed. Suppression module activated immediately.]

[An unknown error has been detected. Emergency backup is being executed, and a forced restart is being prepared.]

[Suppression module loading, 5%...45%...75%...]

[Host status abnormal; forced startup will cause irreparable damage... Module startup failed.]

Seeing the system messages flooding the screen, he gasped and collapsed to the ground.

Bros., I failed to win in the new banner, how about you guys?

Chapter 38, White-faced Owl: You tricked me!

It hurts, it hurts so much I can't even utter a sound.

In this cruel world, only Sister Shining's chest can give me some comfort.

Qin Duanyu, who rushed into Shanling's arms, was in a state of pain and pleasure at the same time. Her face was buried in softness, and although there was an obstructive mask in the way, she could smell a faint milky fragrance with every painful gasp.

"How, how could this be...?" Shining held Qin Duanyu's waist to prevent him from slipping to the ground, but her expression was somewhat panicked, not at all like a well-trained doctor.

"Dr. Shining, please relieve the doctor's pain first. I'll check on his condition." Himer calmly gave the instructions, while taking out a drone to scan Qin Duanyu.

"Oh... um..." Shining finally came to her senses, her slender, white hand covering Qin Duanyu's chest, and a dazzling light emanated from her palm.

Unlike Gavial, who only knows how to alleviate pain through physical means, Shining has a profound mastery of medical Originium Arts. Her forte is casting spells to relieve pain. She was able to calm the frenzied Specter in a short time, so she should be able to handle Qin Duanyu without any problem.

But Qin Duanyu seemed to have been severely agitated, and began to writhe violently like a fish on a chopping board.

“No, there are no wounds on his body, and his functions are completely normal…” Hamer stared at the information transmitted back by the drone, frowning in confusion, but quickly thought of a possibility.

Phantom Pain!

Phantom Pain!

Shining and Hermes spoke in unison, and after glancing at the bewildered and anxious Platinum, Hermes finally spoke up to explain for her.

"Pain that is clearly felt through psychological means but without any lesion is medically termed 'phantom pain,' just like some patients who have lost a limb but can still feel intense pain in that limb."

Himer pointed to Qin Duanyu's completely normal data, indicating that he did not have any physical ailments, but rather that his mind was the problem.

"Then what should we do?" In order not to disturb the two doctors' work, Bai Jin took over from Shan Ling and held Qin Duanyu in her arms, asking anxiously.

“Ordinary sedatives probably won’t work, but Dr. Gavial taught me a special method that we can try.” Himer folded the drone into a lump of metal, his gaze lingering on Qin Duanyu’s head.

"I...I...I'm fine now." Perhaps sensing the threat above her, Qin Duanyu quickly said.

"Doctor, don't joke around with your health. Dr. Himer won't hurt you." Bai Jin thought Qin Duanyu was scared, so she tied his hands behind his back and forced his head in front of Himer.