Doctor will never die in a hellish situation.

"...Also, thank you for saving me."

"How about you repay me with your body?"

"Ugh, that mango!"

Section 149, Chapter 41: I Harmed Myself

"Dear guest, it is now 10:00 AM. The Siesta government deeply regrets the anomaly three days ago and once again extends its sincere apologies to you. We also thank you for choosing to continue spending the Obsidian Festival here. After several experts worked through the night to verify the situation, the volcano has been confirmed to have re-entered dormancy..."

Qin Duanyu turned off the radio and let out a long breath.

Originally, the suppression mode would consume all of one's sanity. At that time, Qin Duanyu's sanity had already been mostly depleted, but before she could replenish it, she encountered a sudden attack from the mother insect and had no choice but to forcibly activate it by overdrafting.

The price to pay is a long period of sleep.

However, he woke up after only three days, and the feeling of being refreshed and rational was somewhat beyond his expectations. Could it be like in fantasy novels, where pushing oneself to the limit always leads to a new breakthrough?

Although he really wanted to try and see if he was truly the protagonist template, the thought of carrying the heavenly fire out of the cave and that wonderful feeling... ugh, that added emotional debt made him feel a headache coming on.

Gollum-

A strange noise came from her stomach. Qin Duanyu rubbed her empty stomach and quickly called room service to have some food brought up.

Then, he got out of bed, stretched, and looked at the support next to the bed. There was an empty IV drip, which was probably used to keep him alive because he had been unconscious for too long.

There were all sorts of greeting cards on the bedside table, mostly from girls, but before I could take a closer look, the door was suddenly kicked open.

"Sir, your room service has arrived. Please remember to leave a five-star review." It wasn't a waiter who came in, but Amiya. Although she had a smile on her face, her voice was extremely cold.

As the cart lid was lifted, even though Qin Duanyu was used to Blue Poison's bizarrely shaped desserts, her SAN value still plummeted.

A large bowl of colorful, black, viscous substance, a cup of murky liquid filled with unidentified floating objects, and a piece of flesh from an unidentified creature—every cell in his body was telling him that eating it would surely kill him.

"Um, I'm suddenly not hungry anymore."

"You can't refuse! This is Hibiscus's special nutritious meal, perfect for someone who's been on IV drips for three days. For your health, you have to finish it all!" Amiya's face was half-hidden in the darkness, her smile utterly deranged. "If you haven't fully recovered, do you need me to feed you?"

You can choose to be kicked to death or poisoned to death.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have acted on my own, and I shouldn't have signed a contract with Siesta behind your back." Qin Duanyu swallowed hard. He chose the third option, admitting his mistake, hoping to get a way out.

"Doctor, why didn't you tell me about something so important?" Amiya said with a stern face and some disappointment. "I thought Mr. Ace could keep an eye on you, but I didn't expect him to go along with your nonsense and even get injured."

If it weren't for the fact that ACE needed to attend tomorrow's awards ceremony, he would have been sent back to clean toilets long ago.

"I'm sorry, it happened so suddenly. I thought it was just about providing some technical support. I never expected there would be a mole in Siesta," Qin Duanyu explained helplessly. "Besides, the situation was urgent at the time, and I was only trying to save the citizens and tourists of Siesta."

"Don't worry, thanks to your efforts, the natural disaster has been successfully contained." Amiya's expression softened slightly as she briefly recounted the events of the past few days.

That night, after tearing apart the Originium Mother Worm, the remaining worms went into chaos. ACE and his team easily dispersed them and found Skyfire and Qin Duanyu. The group returned victorious.

Moreover, due to their drastically reduced numbers and the loss of their leader, the Originium Bug swarm in the volcano, while not completely wiped out, will not be able to threaten Siesta for a considerable period of time.

However, this incident served as a wake-up call for local residents, who will gradually relocate to the new city area after the Obsidian Festival to prevent a potential volcanic eruption.

Rhodes Island also benefited greatly. On that day, the operators rescued citizens and tourists, and they were also the ones who prevented the disaster. This earned them a lot of goodwill and established an image of a friendly organization for infected people.

Those who can afford to vacation in Siesta are often wealthy and powerful. Out of a desire to reciprocate, Rhodes Island has recently seen a surge in business orders, to the point that it is overwhelmed with work.

"So, fortune favors the bold, as long as the outcome is good..." Qin Duanyu said nonchalantly after hearing this.

“But that’s no reason for you to risk your life. Compared to these benefits, you are more important to Rhodes Island!” Amiya said with a hint of worry in her eyes.

She was terrified that Qin Duanyu, due to her continuous command of battles, would revert to the state she had been in three years ago, and she couldn't ignore any sign of it.

"I understand, I'll be more careful in the future." Qin Duanyu nodded.

"Don't try to fool me, I'll keep an eye on you!" Amiya said, her cheeks puffing up like a bun. "Also, you called me 'little donkey' that night, how am I like that?"

So you brought this pile of culinary disasters just to get revenge on Bo for his reckless behavior? Qin Duanyu pursed her lips, not daring to voice her thoughts.

Wait a minute, could it be that Bo's state of mental exhaustion has also lasted longer?

"Amiya, I haven't done anything strange to anyone else, have I?" Qin Duanyu asked anxiously, a layer of cold sweat breaking out on her back and forehead.

Although he didn't know how many female operators he encountered that night, judging from Bo's style, he would definitely have attacked every single one of them. In that case... he could already see his future of being dismembered.

"Hmph, after calling me 'little donkey' a few times, you ran into your room and locked yourself up. When we came to find you the next day, we found you completely unconscious, and you've been sleeping ever since," Amiya said, pouting.

You have the guts to curse, but not the guts to admit it?

Qin Duanyu quickly tried to comfort the little rabbit with kind words and promised it a bunch of benefits, such as organic carrots, Little Black Rabbit milk candy, and a trip to the beach. Finally, she managed to coax the little rabbit into smiling, and the matter of the terrible cooking was put aside.

However, it's rare that Bo hasn't caused any trouble besides the Heavenly Fire. It seems he's not just someone who's good at causing me trouble...

"Amiya, has the Doctor woken up yet?" A cool voice came from behind. Qin Duanyu didn't even need to look to know who was speaking.

Great lynx!

The inexplicable fear of Kal'tsit that had been there before had long since disappeared after that princess carry incident, but seeing her actually appear at the door now, Qin Duanyu still felt a sudden sense of panic and guilt for no reason.

It's like being caught red-handed by your wife right after you've been to some weird place.

"You called Dr. Kal'tsit before you fell unconscious, have you even forgotten that?" Seeing Qin Duanyu speechless with shock, Amiya nudged his shoulder. "If she hadn't treated you, you probably would have remained unconscious. She also calculated the time it would take for you to wake up."

Then, the little rabbit tactfully left, even reminding the two before it left that the room was soundproof.

“We need to talk about what’s been going on with you lately,” Kal’tsit said suddenly after a long silence.

Damn it, that bastard Bo, why did you hurt yourself? I'll never let you out again!

That's all for today. I'll send out Kaibo candy tomorrow.

By the way, Bo's schemes are definitely not limited to Kal'tsit alone. Do you remember the title of this volume?

P.S.: There was an image in the previous chapter; you can refresh the page if you're interested.

Chapter 42, Section 150: What, your wife is here?

"Abstain".

Several months ago, Kal'tsit cast this vote in the debate over whether to go to Chernobog to rescue the Doctor.

Some speculate that this is a test for Amiya, some think she is unable to let go of the past, and others guess that she had anticipated the attitudes of the elite operators.

However, as the de facto ruler of Rhodes Island and the all-knowing Great Lynx, she could have weighed the pros and cons and made the choice that best suited her interests at the moment, instead of choosing to give up as if she were running away.

This represents confusion.

It's hard to imagine that Kal'tsit, who is so rational and calm as to be almost mechanical, would be in such a state.

The cause, of course, was that annoying fellow lying in the stone coffin.

The stronger something is, the more fragile it is; this is the principle of all things.

Just like the hardest diamond in nature, which even gold and iron cannot leave a mark on, once something is carved on it, it is permanent and difficult to erase.

Perhaps one day, time will polish her back to her original, flawless brilliance, but three years is clearly not enough.

Kal'tsit couldn't remember how that annoying guy had taken root in her heart.

On the very day he arrived at the research institute, he cooked hot pot with an alcohol lamp in front of her, the director, while boasting about his top-notch cooking skills and inviting her to dine with him.

They replaced her favorite extra espresso with double the sugar and double the milk, and in the end, it was hung on the research institute's flagpole, with the argument that "life is too bitter, so we should eat more sweet things."

Did she give up the opportunity to develop at Victoria National University and take out a specially made silver cat plush toy, claiming that she was going there for a short trip just to buy this for her with public funds to cover her travel expenses?

Later, he eventually arrived in Kazdel. As a top scholar in several fields, he should have stayed in the rear, but seeing that his side was in a bad situation, he used the excuse that "studying medicine can't save Terra" and began to study military theory instead.

In short, by the time she came to her senses, that annoying guy had become a part of her life, as natural as water to a fish. She might not even realize his existence, but he seemed so indispensable.

If that person is the sunshine that shines into one's life, pure and cleansing the soul, then the two who are her right-hand men are... monsters licking each other's wounds.

Kal'tsit even somewhat enjoyed this feeling. Even someone as insightful as her could not achieve the mutual understanding and reliance between the two of them, which had long since transcended the realm of trust.

That was a tacit understanding unique to the two monsters.

Later, the one who fell on the blood-stained throne disappeared without a trace, his fate unknown. Kal'tsit led the remaining people away from Kazdel and established Rhodes Island under the name of a land-based ship.

No one knows what Kal'tsit was thinking, left alone to struggle to keep things going.

Resentment? Anger? Disappointment? Longing?

But when I actually saw him again, everything seemed less important. All my emotions finally coalesced into a cold "Transfer of authority."

There were better ways to express her concern, but instead, she used the doctor's safety as an excuse to almost domineeringly take over his medical check-up, while secretly working tirelessly to develop a supposedly rational drug for him...

Seriously, I'm not suited for dating.

……

"Dr. Kal'tsit, what's the result?" Qin Duanyu's slightly anxious call brought Kal'tsit back from her reverie.

“It’s very stable. You can switch to a regular check-up every six months.” The lynx withdrew its hand from his chest, where a shocking scar stood. It was unclear what kind of ferocious person could have injured him like that in his condition.

"I'm sorry, my condition was a bit out of control at the time, and I caused you trouble," Qin Duanyu said somewhat apologetically.

Although they had been carried in a princess carry before, which brought them closer, Bo's flirtatious manner made him worry about leaving a bad impression.

“I know, in that state, it wouldn’t be surprising if you did something.” Kal’tsit shook her head and said calmly, “I’m only here to check on your physical condition. I will return to Rhodes Island tomorrow.”

Strictly speaking, her trip was a secret one. Apart from Qin Duanyu and Amiya, none of the other operators knew that the three leaders of Rhodes Island had gathered in Siesta.

What truly prompted her to make up her mind might have been Warfarin's advice, or perhaps she genuinely wanted to relax, or maybe it was that email filled with cheesy love words... Well, who can say for sure?

"Are you in such a hurry to leave? You're free today, right? Come with me to get something to eat, and then we'll look for a place to go!" Qin Duanyu sighed and said tentatively.

Although the girl said she didn't care, Qin Duanyu felt uncomfortable about letting her go back alone tomorrow, so he suggested taking her out for half a day.

A moment later, at the breakfast stall downstairs from the hotel.

"Old Lin, hurry up and get a seafood hot pot, I want more..." Because he had been coming here to eat occasionally, he had already become familiar with the owner of that Yan Guo breakfast stall, and he couldn't wait to shout as soon as he entered the door.

“You’ve been fasting for too long, have some porridge,” Kal’tsit said calmly, stopping him.

"Then I'll have a bowl of fish congee, a bowl of preserved egg and lean pork congee, and a basket of xiaolongbao. Remember to make them quickly, I'm starving." Qin Duanyu hesitated for a moment, looking into those emotionless eyes, and could only say it under the boss's teasing gaze.

"If you think it's too slow, come and peel the preserved eggs yourself!" The boss didn't mince words with Qin Duanyu and said irritably before he could even sit down.

"Tch, fellow countrymen meeting each other, stabbing each other in the back?" Qin Duanyu curled her lips, but because she was so hungry, she ran into the kitchen to help out.