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Even those infected with the ability to survive don't have the time or energy to enjoy the same material life as others. Lungmen's trade policies have brought many novelties to various countries and regions, and their lives are actually quite good, hundreds of times better than others.

These people are already very happy, aren't they?

They already possess a happy life that 70% of the world's population doesn't have.

Why……

Why...?

When Amiya learned that these Lungmen citizens were slaughtering infected people just for a mere three thousand Lungmen dollars to enjoy themselves, to relieve the pressure of exams, and simply because they thought it was fun, interesting, and not illegal.

Amiya felt anger, an anger she had never felt before.

She wasn't even this angry about what the Reunion Movement had done in Chernobog.

If the people of Lungmen's justice is to slaughter the infected, then what does it matter if the infected raze the city to the ground?!

Amiya's heart was nearly consumed by rage, plunging her into the abyss. But she had promised someone that she would never be swayed by the voices of past demon kings, never let fragments of history alter her will. That's why she was able to persevere; she was a good girl who would keep her promises.

The events Amiya witnessed in Lungmen made her behavior concise, efficient, and aggressive. She suddenly understood why the Doctor had put so much pressure on her; only in this way could she see the true face of the world.

"Amiya."

Lin Lu reached out and hugged Amiya, letting the wounded girl lean on his shoulder.

"Humans are never satisfied creatures, whether they are Oripathy patients or so-called 'normal' people. Power can drive people mad, and desire can corrupt them. Going from having nothing to holding something precious in one's palm will make one involuntarily crave more. It's like cancer, where malignant cells erode everything, slowly devouring all the good things."

"So, is this land truly beyond saving?"

Amiya asked, the light in her eyes gradually fading. She felt very tired and weary. Then her cheek felt hot. It turned out that Lin Lu had gently tugged at her round cheek. The movement was very light, but it definitely hurt.

"Doctor, are you in Ganzhou?"

Amiya asked somewhat vaguely.

“Listen up, Amiya. You can doubt others, doubt everything, but you can’t doubt yourself.”

Lin Lu stopped squeezing Amiya's cheeks, pressed his warm palm against her face, and said earnestly, "I'm telling the truth, but that doesn't mean everyone is so bad. Has Rhodes Island's efforts today really changed nothing? Because there must be people who have been redeemed because of our actions."

"We cannot focus our attention on just a small Lungmen. The Reunion Movement's attack on Lungmen is a dangerous signal. If the Reunion Movement succeeds, regardless of what Lungmen will encounter, the world will be shaken as a result."

“No country in the world would be condemned for the fact that the pigs raised in its country do not enjoy human rights. Therefore, if we define ethnic groups with different languages, skin colors, and ancestry as pigs in human form, then suppressing, persecuting, or even slaughtering such ethnic groups would not be considered an atrocity that violates human rights.”

"The situation of those infected with Oripathy is so extreme right now. The Reunion Movement is igniting the sparks of a world war; they intend to set the fires burning everywhere. This may be one way to solve the problem, but... it's not the best way. Perhaps the world we live in isn't friendly to us, but it's not our enemy either."

"Isn't this exactly what Rhodes Island is striving for?"

Chapter 348 Doctor, Your Pants Are Wet (5K)

The car became quiet in an instant.

Because Lin Lu said what everyone thought of but dared not say.

Gavial's breathing became slightly rapid. She felt resentful about the situation of the infected and was also encouraged by Lin Lu.

Scout was also somewhat moved. He thought to himself that if Lin Lu became the political commissar of the Reunion Movement, he could probably really ignite the flames. He knew more or less about the Doctor's past and understood the Doctor's former identity. Perhaps no one present knew as much about the Doctor's past as he did; there were some things that even the Kingslayer and Amiya didn't know.

The regicide...

Oh, the kingslayer is asleep.

She was too tired to deal with such complicated matters. Since Lin Lu was here, she could leave all the mentally taxing stuff to him. The King Killer drifted off to sleep, inhaling Lin Lu's scent, and sleepily revealed a silly, unsteady face.

Amiya was very surprised.

This is the first time the Doctor has expressed his views on Rhodes Island since losing his memory.

Lin Lu initially had no other choice; he risked everything to save the Kingslayer, ultimately being severely injured by W and taken back to Rhodes Island by Dr. Kal'tsit. Before that, he had declared that he and Rhodes Island had done everything in their power. Rhodes Island spared no effort to rescue him from the sarcophagus, and he reciprocated with respect by having almost the entire rescue team returned to him.

After that... Lin Lu woke up on a Rhodes Island ship and adapted to life on Rhodes Island as it went.

Having lost his memory, Lin Lu observes the world and his place of refuge with his own eyes. He does not choose to leave, not only to repay Rhodes Island's hospitality, but also because he values ​​the people here.

Amiya whispered, "So what did the infected do wrong to deserve this treatment? In the end..."

Ultimately, it's the fault of human nature.

Lin Lu stated the conclusion on behalf of Amiya.

He looked directly at the bewildered little leader who was bombarded with information. The human rights issues of Oripathy patients had been entrenched in Terra for centuries. Was there really no one who could come to a conclusion?

No, it's just that most people are unwilling to think about it in detail.

This world can no longer live without Originium.

There's some truth to the saying that in Terra, you can smell the fragrance of Originium even when you breathe.

Originium is the stone of life; in the absence of other alternative energy sources, it determines the survival of a nation. Even if Rhodes Island were to develop a cure for Oripathy... things wouldn't turn out as simply as they imagine.

If Oripathy were merely a disease with a 100% fatality rate, then even if the nations of Terra couldn't set aside their differences and join forces to develop a vaccine, they would still do their utmost within their capabilities to find a solution. But unfortunately, Oripathy turns a living person into Originium, into… a form of energy.

Why are the Originium mines in the northern Ursus region never depleted?

It's very simple. The Ursus government put infected people who weren't wearing Oripathy protective gear into mines with high levels of Originium radiation, forcing them to mine day and night, putting all their energy and strength into labor, leaving them no room for thought.

These Oripathy-infected individuals had to work at least sixteen hours a day in the mines, all of it high-intensity physical labor. They also had to endure verbal abuse, beatings, and personal degradation from the Ursus military governors. The governors feared that if these Oripathy-infected individuals had any free time, they would start to question whether their lives were wrong, whether their existence was reasonable, and why their fate was no longer in their own hands after contracting Oripathy.

It's as if Oripathy is a sin, and sinners are destined to suffer, starve, and be in unbearable pain.

These patients with Oripathy would have their thinking abilities ruthlessly stripped away by the warlords, and would be treated like livestock, painfully and numbly performing heavy and arduous labor under the whip and insults.

Even if there are doubts, they cannot be resolved; even if there is unease, they cannot be comforted; even if there are thoughts of suicide, they cannot be relieved.

In the end, the infected, deep within the stench of decaying corpses, touched the cold, lifeless bodies of their comrades, turning into Originium sculptures. If they were still conscious, they would probably have watched helplessly as the next infected was kicked down the mine shaft by the Ursus overseer. The sight of an infected, without even a mask, their face contorted with despair and tears, swinging a pickaxe at themselves.

It's hard to imagine what the various nations of Terra would do to Rhodes Island in order to ensure a continuous supply of cheap, one-off labor from those infected with Oripathy, driven by their own selfish desires and a desire to monopolize this miraculous drug that could shake the world.

Generally speaking, one gains more from those who trust by betraying them than from other sources. The vast majority of the public is gullible. Even if a few may have doubts, they dare not speak out. There is never a shortage of people who will be deceived. Those who possess intelligence essentially control the world situation, which is why official intelligence must maintain a clear stance.

In retrospect, Rhodes Island is like living a nearly impossible dream in a cruel world.

Once Rhodes Island announces to the world the successful development of a drug for Oripathy, that will be the day Rhodes Island is destroyed.

"Fine, let's make the medicine to cure Oripathy first..."

Lin Lu thought to himself, he hadn't really considered that much, nor had he thought about going that far. With Rhodes Island's strength, let alone contending with a nation, even taking on a mobile city would be a stretch. If he personally commanded the operation, using infiltration and guerrilla warfare to destroy the mobile city's defenses, seize its central core, and carry out a decapitation strike, then there would still be a chance.

Of course, this was the initial idea.

Lin Lu now has an extra trump card in his hand.

An army without borders.

This is a gift left by his past self, entrusted to his present self.

Lin Lu thus conceived a bold idea, but it wasn't feasible yet; he needed more time.

Both he and Rhodes Island need time.

"Amiya, listen."

Life mentor, Lawyer Dad's mini-class is now open!

“Everyone must bear the consequences of their choices. Whether they are infected or not makes no difference.” Lin Lu gently patted Amiya’s back, his voice steady, as if he were stating something perfectly normal. “The riotous organizations of Lungmen will naturally be punished for their morally corrupt acts, and Lungmen will never tolerate this.”

"It's not just Lungmen, it's the same with Reunion. If these infected people with nowhere to go are willing to listen to us and choose another path, then we can do everything we can to help them. But if they refuse to listen to any voices, give up on themselves in despair, and choose to dedicate the rest of their lives to madness... then don't hesitate."

A hint of determination flashed in Lin Lu's eyes. He thought of a madman, or rather, the real madman of the Reunion Movement.

"Abandon illusions and prepare for struggle."

"..."

Amiya tilted her head back, sorting through her complex thoughts. She didn't answer immediately, because she couldn't decide her future path so quickly. She knew the Doctor was right, and she knew he meant well, but…

“I don’t know.” Amiya’s long eyelashes drooped as she murmured, “I’ve always felt that we have a responsibility. We have far more resources than other Oripathy patients, we have better conditions, and we should help those who deserve help. But this time… I’m very disappointed in Lungmen. I have no good feelings towards Lungmen.”

Ultimately, Amiya is still a minor, and her thoughts are relatively simple and straightforward.

Adults talk about interests, kids talk about feelings.

Amiya clenched her tiny fist.

Rhodes Island's operators fought fiercely in the night raid, sustaining numerous wounds. The members of Operations Reserve Group A1 experienced an unprecedented battle, and even the Doctor, despite serious injuries, stayed behind at the Lungmen Administrative Office to deal with the Abyss Monsters alone.

After the raid on Lungmen Administrative Office, the Doctor disappeared for two whole days! During these two days, the Guard Bureau seemed to have never sent anyone to investigate the missing persons case. Whenever Rhodes Island sent an official document to inquire about the progress of the case, the Guard Bureau would just give a perfunctory response, and would not even reply with a copy-pasted template of an official document.

Add to that the Guard Bureau's repeated arrogant attitude...

This is why Amiya later acted so impulsively.

Lin Lu originally wanted to say that he was the same, but after thinking about it, he realized that he couldn't appear so vulgar in front of his daughter.

"Since Lungmen has chosen to do this, it must bear the consequences. No one has the right to stop Lungmen, nor does anyone have the right to blame it. Lungmen will pay the price for its actions. In the end, Lungmen is nothing more than a mobile city. Those who stand at the highest position think they can strategize and control everything, but the higher they stand, the harder they fall."

When Lin Lu said those words, he looked out the car window at the steel city in the distance.

"Heh." Lin Lu let out a disdainful sneer. Only he knew the true state of things in Lungmen. He had witnessed quite a lot that day. Especially the gains of the Silverwing Security contractor, combined with what he saw and heard at the Guard Bureau building, he already had a guess in his mind.

Longmen Pills.

Even without the Reunion Movement's attack, Lungmen would have crumbled sooner or later due to internal conflicts. Lin Lu's intervention this time, in a sense, did Wei Yanwu a great favor by eliminating Alexander Sodan, a cancerous growth. But he knew that Wei Yanwu would never be grateful to him; this seemingly righteous leader would only regard Lin Lu as an enemy even more troublesome than Alexander.

Coincidentally, Lin Lu didn't mind being Wei Yanwu's enemy.

Anyone who tries to target him will be broken along with their spear.

"Doctor, um, what you said before, is it true?" Amiya asked cautiously, even lowering her voice as if to save face for Lin Lu. "Um, the termination of the cooperation between Rhodes Island and Lungmen doesn't require Rhodes Island to pay any breach of contract fees... and, in fact, Lungmen will be the one to pay the compensation?"

"What's the big deal?" Lin Lu chuckled, ruffled Amiya's hair, and smiled. "I told you, I'd share the consequences with you. Don't I know you? If you were the kind of person who would sacrifice Rhodes Island operators and innocent patients like Misha for the sake of the bigger picture, you wouldn't be the Amiya I know. It's because of you that I have the confidence to do things that might enrage Kal'tsit."

"Hehehe, Doctor..."

Amiya first squinted her eyes comfortably as Lin Lu rubbed her head, then felt shy because of the Doctor's approval, and then her rabbit ears perked up as soon as she heard Dr. Kal'tsit's name.

"Dr. Bo, Dr. Bo, Dr. Kal'tsit will be furious! What do we do?!"

Amiya belatedly realized that Dr. Kal'tsit had been working tirelessly for Rhodes Island and Lungmen to prepare for this collaboration. Now, BoTu and his companion had turned against Lungmen without a word, completely thwarting all of Kal'tsit's efforts.

Rhodes Island's rescue operation in Chernobog had already significantly reduced medical drug orders between Rhodes Island and various city-states in Ursus, making Lungmen the most suitable buyer. This is why Lungmen was so emboldened; Rhodes Island, a small and insignificant company, was desperately hoping to cooperate with Lungmen, especially since it was on the verge of collapse.

Kal'tsit had prepared for the worst.

When Amiya convened a vote among Rhodes Island's elite operators and key personnel to decide whether to launch a rescue operation in the volatile Chernobog region, nearly half voted against it, deeming it unwise. Rhodes Island's current conditions couldn't withstand further turmoil; if the rescue team were to be wiped out, Rhodes Island would be in dire straits. Strictly speaking, this vote determined the very survival of Rhodes Island.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Kal'tsit chose to abstain.