Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

Unfortunately, he seemed to have devoted all his energy to the construction of the new city, and all government affairs were handled by his deputy, Kronin. He didn't even show his face for important events like the Obsidian Festival.

Qin Duanyu felt that this involved something big, but then he thought that he would only stay here for a month at most, and when he returned to Longmen, he would have to face the troublesome Integration Movement, so he gave up on investigating it further.

As the familiar "touch-touch-touch" prelude played, he listened to today's travel advice, stretched, and prepared to leave.

"Good morning, Doctor. It's been a long time." To his surprise, a fragrant breeze wafted out as soon as he opened the door, and Melantha stood there gracefully, greeting him in a soft and sweet voice.

"It has indeed been a long time, but shouldn't my guards today be Katie and the others?" Qin Duanyu sized up the girl. Although it had only been a few days, her aura was already much stronger than before.

It seems that the battle with the Sarkaz centurion during the rescue of Misha that day benefited him greatly.

“Katie and the others had some urgent business today, and I just finished my training and came here for a vacation, so I took over the task of protecting you,” Melantha said calmly, then changed the subject, “Doctor, are you so surprised because you don’t trust my abilities?”

"Of course not, it's just a bit strange. Yesterday, Katie and the others said they wanted me to treat them to barbecue today, so why do I suddenly have something urgent to do?" Qin Duanyu shrugged. "Well, you must have just arrived, right? Perfect, I'll show you around."

"Alright, thank you for your help, Doctor." Melantha nodded, secretly thanking her teammates and friends from the rich women's tea party.

She had originally planned to cultivate for a longer period of time, but a few days ago her friend Tianhuo suddenly sent her a message, asking her to come to Xista for a vacation as soon as possible, and also included a book called "One Hundred Tips for Love".

Melantha immediately realized that the other girls had probably made some big moves while she was away. If she waited foolishly any longer, the Doctor might be completely taken advantage of. So she bought a ticket to Siesta overnight. She complained that the traffic was too slow and wished she could carry her car and run all the way.

Yesterday, apart from a very few people, even Qin Duanyu was unaware that Melansa had quietly arrived in Siesta.

Early in the morning, Andrcher found Gummy and said he wanted to have a contest to see which dessert from Ursus or Lateran was more popular. Seeing that he was coming on strong and that he had brought Finn's A1 group to help him, Gummy called on all his teammates from C2, as well as Amiya and Lappland to accept the challenge.

Meteor, on the other hand, found Platinum and invited her to go archery at the range, where they could also chat about their past in Casimir.

As for Penguin Logistics, they received a special request last night, asking them to pick up something in a town near Siesta. The price was very high, and Exusiai and the others, who were short of money, gladly went. However, they definitely wouldn't be back until the afternoon.

Very good. Just like when you're sparring with someone, you can block out all unexpected events beforehand and then strike straight at the vital point! Melantha subconsciously reached for her waist before remembering that she had left her weapon in the room.

Ugh, what am I thinking? It's not like I'm really going to pierce the Doctor's heart. She shook her head, recalling the book Skyfire had given her.

In a relationship, gentleness and thoughtfulness are your weapons!

……

Not long after, at the same coffee shop where I had run into Ceylon last time.

As soon as Qin Duanyu entered the store, she caused considerable harm to the customers present.

Single guys without girlfriends envied him for bringing a girl along, guys with girlfriends envied the girl he brought was pretty, guys with pretty girlfriends envied the girl he brought was both pretty and gentle... In short, almost all the emotional damage he suffered here last time was returned to him.

"This shop's tea-brewing skills are unparalleled, and the tea leaves are imported from Victoria. It would be a shame to miss it." After ordering a pot of the shop's signature black tea, Qin Duanyu said to the girl, mimicking what Ceylon had said before.

"It's recommended by the doctor, how bad can it be?" Melantha nodded, and her eyes lit up after taking a sip.

With its rich aroma, mellow taste, and sweet aftertaste, even her discerning palate couldn't help but praise it, saying it was indeed the best black tea she had tasted since leaving Victoria.

Of course, the people sitting next to you also have a significant impact.

After finishing her tea, Melantha suggested going to the amusement park. Although she had been there recently, she had gone so readily with Blue Poison that she couldn't use that as an excuse to refuse Melantha. Qin Duanyu had no doubt that the girl could turn him into Cheng Ge even without a sword in her hand.

Besides, with a beautiful girl by my side, there's really nothing to complain about.

After wandering around for a while, I somehow ended up in front of the Ferris wheel.

"Doctor, what's wrong?" Melantha asked, feigning curiosity, as she held Qin Duanyu's hand.

"When I came here before, there were quite a lot of people waiting. Why is there no one here today?" Qin Duanyu said with some confusion.

The only regret of that trip to the amusement park with Blue Poison was the long queue in front of the Ferris wheel. Because the wait was too long, the two of them had to give up.

"It's quite a coincidence. It's rare to see the Ferris wheel empty. Why don't we go up and sit for a while?" Melantha's ears twitched, and she thought to herself, "Well done, Jessica."

Shortly after boarding the Ferris wheel, staff placed a sign indicating that the facility was temporarily closed at the ticket gate. A cat-headed man wearing a mask sneaked over, pulled out a wad of bills, stuffed them into his hand, gave the Ferris wheel a thumbs-up, and hurried away.

As the sun set, its glow bathed the two of them. Gazing at the distant beach, now tinged with red, the atmosphere was undeniably romantic. Melanie, feigning to admire the scenery, moved to sit next to Qin Duanyu, their breaths almost audible.

Perfect, just one last step away!

Melantha held her breath, trying to calm herself down, but found herself even more nervous than when she was facing the Sarkaz centurion. It took her a long time to organize her thoughts.

"Doctor, I like..."

"Kachito Tetsutai, Monomona!" A rousing song rang out, interrupting Melantha's words.

"I'm sorry, this is an important call, please wait a moment." Seeing that she was so frightened that her hair stood on end, Qin Duanyu could only pat her head apologetically and take out his phone to press the call button.

The voice on the other end of the phone was Provence's, but unlike her usual gentle and relaxed tone, her voice was incredibly solemn:

"Doctor, can you hear me? While you were having fun, we made a tremendous discovery. This is very serious; it could determine the survival of this city..."

Chapter 24, Section 132: What's more troublesome than a young lady?

Earlier today, near the volcano in the suburbs of Siesta.

With a machete in hand, Provence chopped down the plants blocking her way, groping her way forward with difficulty. She looked haggard, and her once beautiful tail was covered in dust, grass, and twigs, making it look dull and lifeless.

"Provence, these things are really in the way. Can I burn them all? It only takes a small spell." Skyfire waved his staff, using it as a walking stick.

“My dear lady, field research is certainly not as good as reading reports in the lab. If you really can’t stand it, you can go back first. Eyjafjalla and I will come to meet you after we’ve collected the specimens,” Provence said with a pout.

What could be more troublesome than a rich young lady?

These past few days, scouting the volcanic environment and dealing with the various unexpected situations caused by the fire have been much more difficult than the jungle itself. Her tail has even become forked and lost fur due to worry.

Although the young lady before me is an absolute genius, excelling in both Originium Arts and academics, wilderness survival requires experience. That's what she lacks most.

The windbreaker Tianhuo was wearing was something Provence forced her to change into; she had actually planned to wear a skirt and leather shoes into the mountains. Thinking back to the large bags she had brought, besides various clothes and daily necessities, there was even a tea-making kit...

Please, even when camping, you wouldn't bring so much bulk, would you?

I feel like I've aged so much all of a sudden. Oh no, I must go back and ask the doctor for some tips on how to care for my tail.

“Although you are the messenger of the calamity, only with my knowledge can I guarantee that you won’t encounter any unexpected situations in the fire environment,” Skyfire said defiantly, trying to prove its worth. “By the way, where is Eyjafjalla?”

“She’s collecting soil samples nearby, she should be back soon,” Provence said irritably. “Don’t worry, she’s a professional volcanologist, not only well-trained but also has explored volcanic areas alone many times, she’s much more reliable than you.”

They also protect her and Eyjafjalla from any accidents. As long as Skyfire itself doesn't get into trouble, Provence will be thankful.

However, she could smell the sulfur from a distance, the temperature was abnormal, and communications were frequently disrupted. Even without analyzing the samples, she felt that there was something strange about this volcano.

“The volcano…the volcano seems to be talking! I…I heard it calling for help!” During the conversation, the reliable Eyjafjalla ran over in a panic, hugging Provence’s tail and trembling.

ha?

Tianhuo and Provence looked completely bewildered and listened intently for a moment.

"Help! Why are there so many Originium Bugs gathered here?"

"Why are they running so fast? The tea is going to spill!"

"Someone, please save me!"

The faint sound came from afar, and coupled with the eerie scene in the jungle, it was indescribably strange. Provence felt as if the weight of another person had been added to its tail.

"No, someone's in danger! It's coming from the beach!" Provence sighed, grabbed his two frightened companions, and rushed toward the direction of the cries for help.

……

On the beach, a Liberi girl dressed in a blue and white dress was stumbling and running away. Behind her was a dense swarm of Originium bugs. It was quite remarkable that she managed to avoid the Originium bugs' attacks while keeping the red tea in her cup from spilling.

Well, another spoiled young lady who treats wilderness survival like a picnic.

"What are you looking at me for? Do I look like someone who lacks common sense?" Tianhuo noticed the strange looks from his two companions and blushed as he argued, "Don't just stand there, saving lives is the priority!"

Fortunately, the opponent was just a group of Originium bugs, and with the experienced Provence in command, the danger was resolved without serious harm.

"Thank you so much, all three of you. My name is Ceylon, and I am an Originium research scholar." The girl straightened her torn clothes and gave a ladylike bow.

"Are you here for a field survey too? You're so inexperienced! First of all, your clothes, then the things you brought... And why are you drinking red tea in the wild?" Tianhuo said, completely oblivious to his own shortcomings.

“Moreover, Miss Ceylon, you really know how to pick a spot. You just happened to light the campfire right at the entrance of the Originium Bugs' nest… It seems they mistook you for an intruder, which is why they attacked.” Provence said with a strange expression after checking.

Apart from the deliberately controlled Originium Bugs, the wild ones almost never attack humans, let alone band together like this. Otherwise, Siesta would have already organized a force to wipe them out.

But why would they build their nests on this side of the beach?

“It was indeed a bit ill-considered, but no one believes my reasoning, so I need to find enough evidence,” Ceylon said firmly. “You all seem to be explorers, right? I hope I can hire you to go deeper into the volcano.”

"I'm sorry, although our goal is indeed to go to the volcano, I'm sorry..." Provence said hastily, not bothering to consider the Originium Bug's abnormality, his refusal couldn't be clearer.

One firestorm is bad enough; if another one hits, she'll probably go crazy before she even gets back to the city.

“If you doubt my financial ability, please rest assured, I am the daughter of the mayor of Siesta.” Ceylon thought the money was insufficient and said urgently, “You may not believe it, but this volcano may erupt, and I need to find more valid evidence.”

Skyfire and Provence exchanged a glance; it seemed they weren't the only ones who noticed something was wrong.

……

“Although this is only a preliminary analysis, the frequency of volcanic activity is indeed on an abnormal upward trend.” Eyjafjalla conducted a simple test using her personal equipment and said with a grave expression, “The specific eruption time will have to wait until the data is sent back to Rhodes Island for our colleagues there to analyze. It may not cause an immediate natural disaster, but we cannot ignore it. I suggest evacuating the citizens.”

“We need to get this information to the city government as soon as possible, or the consequences will be unimaginable.” Ceylon nodded. As a scholar of Originium research, she could naturally see Eyjafjalla’s level of expertise.

Wait, didn't she just mention Rhodes Island? Mr. Qin said it's a pharmaceutical company, so how come they have professionals specializing in volcanic disasters? Ceylon was a bit confused. Miss Provence's fighting skills were quite impressive. Could this company really be taking on mercenary jobs?

"Provence, call the doctor right away and tell him what's going on here!" Skyfire hesitated slightly, then, seeing that it was getting late, gestured for Provence to dial the emergency contact channel.

Will this affect Melanie?

No way, no way. I investigated the doctor's social life beforehand. Not only did Platinum and the others clearly show their affection, but he also got rid of almost everyone who might interfere with the date.

Moreover, with Jessica and Mousse protecting her, if everything goes according to plan, Melantha will have been enjoying a day with just the two of them. By now, she should have already dealt with the Doctor and be ready to return to her hotel room.

Sorry, my dear sister, you'll have to sacrifice your fun time tonight.

Section 133, Chapter 25: Is black tea enough?

The next morning, in a hotel on Second Avenue.

The shop owner, who juggled multiple jobs, had red eyes and seemed somewhat distracted while working, his gaze frequently drifting towards the upstairs.

Last night, a man and four women went to the top-tier luxury suite and never came out again. When he went to clean up the guests who had checked out, he could still faintly hear noises coming from inside, which seemed to have continued all night.

He recognized two of the girls: Lupo, who had a particularly large tail, and Felin, who had a very picky look on her face. Because he had booked a regular room when he first checked in, Felin was very unhappy and paid extra to upgrade to the most expensive suite, so he remembered her very well.

Unexpectedly, the seemingly elegant and proud young lady was more crazy than anyone else when she had fun. The large bags of luggage they carried before were probably some strange equipment that they couldn't name, otherwise how could they have been traveling for so long?

Is this the legendary group activity? These young people these days... I guess I'm too old to keep up with the times. He shook his head and considerately instructed his son, who was taking over the shift, not to disturb the distinguished guests upstairs.