Ark Chess Player

The Rhodes Island operators were somewhat surprised and discussed how Amiya, who had only been gone for two days, was now exuding a unique aura of a leader.

—Amiya, so cool.

"Dr. Kal'tsit."

Amiya took a deep breath, knocked on the door, and waited anxiously.

She had intended to force her way through the PRTS system with her level 8 access, but Dr. Kal'tsit's voice came through just in time.

"Please come in."

"Excuse me."

Amiya pushed open the door, but the bloody scene she had expected did not appear, nor did she see the Doctor hanging from the ceiling.

I guess there wasn't any argument?

"How did you sleep last night, Amiya?"

Kal'tsit stopped her routine work and carefully observed Amiya's complexion.

"You slept very well! How about you, Dr. Kal'tsit?"

"……not bad."

"Eh?"

Amiya responded politely, but she didn't expect to receive such an unexpected answer.

Wait, did Dr. Kal'tsit just laugh?

Dr. Kal'tsit smiled?!

Amiya's azure eyes widened slightly, and she almost unconsciously unleashed her mental power.

Dr. Kal'tsit had warned her not to use this power on her, or she would be devoured.

Amiya took a closer look and noticed that Dr. Kal'tsit seemed... her dark circles had disappeared, her lips had become much rosier, her eyes had softened, and the tense, oppressive feeling had vanished.

How should I put it? It makes you feel like you're ten years younger.

If I had to describe her, there's one sentence that would fit her perfectly.

A timely rain after a long drought.

It refers to a long drought followed by a sudden, welcome rain.

It also refers to the sudden coming of age of young men and women who have been single for a long time.

suspicious.

So suspicious.

Amiya's radar for catching adulterers has received a signal.

This is probably one of her talents: an instinctive response to certain emotions.

Is the doctor here?

Amiya went straight to the most crucial question.

Kal'tsit nodded and calmly replied, "The Doctor is resting in his cubicle and probably hasn't woken up yet. Perfect timing, go wake him up and then take him to the cafeteria for something to eat. We'll discuss work later and summarize the combat log report. As for Misha and Alex, and Irie, a victim of the Reunion Movement, they're temporarily placed in private rooms."

Before Kal'tsit could finish speaking, Amiya had already disappeared.

"This child."

Kal'tsit shook her head helplessly and threw herself back into her work, but she couldn't calm her mind and felt a rare moment of wavering. Recalling her actions after regaining consciousness, she blushed deeply, her toes digging into the ground in shame.

"It shouldn't be discovered... I've checked it so carefully... It should be fine, right?"

Amiya closed the office cubicle behind her.

Amiya's gaze lingered on the Doctor, who was fast asleep draped in a sheet. She examined the neatly folded black vest with suspicion, then used Originium Arts to create a magnifying glass effect before her eyes, scrutinizing the sheet for any unusual marks. While she didn't know the specifics of what had happened, she knew a little bit about it.

Girls are always precocious.

Amiya observed, her body unconsciously moving closer to Lin Lu, when she was caught off guard and had her waist hugged.

"?!"

Amiya was so surprised that she forgot to maintain her spell. Lin Lu held her tightly in his arms, and when she looked up, she could see the person she loved. His innocent, childlike, relaxed sleeping face even made Amiya feel her heart melt.

"Wow..."

Lin Lu's right leg pressed down on Amiya, and the blanket was pulled down, leaving only the two of them in the dim and stuffy space. This was completely different from hugging a cold, hard pillow; Lin Lu's body temperature was slightly higher, which gave him an indescribable sense of comfort on the chilly morning.

Amiya struggled briefly with her reason; Dr. Kal'tsit was still outside the door... Oh well, who cares!

Hehehe~

Amiya gave up thinking and nestled into Lin Lu's chest, inhaling the familiar scent. She frowned slightly; it wasn't just the Doctor's scent, she also smelled Dr. Kal'tsit's scent, a particularly strong one.

When did the doctor injure his neck?

Amiya then noticed that Lin Lu's neck was wrapped in bandages, which looked very suspicious, since it wasn't there when they parted the night before.

"Forget it, who cares about her..."

Amiya muttered softly, nuzzled against Lin Lu, and slowly closed her eyes.

About fifteen minutes later...

"Um?!"

Lin Lu's eyes widened as he was jolted awake from his deep sleep.

It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hurts! It's not just any ordinary pain.

The digitized spiritual realm was in a reboot state, and his vision was completely blurred. He felt like a person with low blood pressure who had been woken up; his mind was a jumbled mess, and he could barely make a rational judgment about the situation.

Lin Lu's lips trembled, and although he almost cried out, he held back the sound. Lin Lu felt the warmth beside him and didn't want to wake the baby in his arms... Where's Kal'tsit?! Where's my big Kal'tsit?! How did she turn into Amiya?! Why is Amiya biting my chest?! Wait, wait, don't lick! Grinding your teeth is fine, but don't lick—it'll hurt!

What are you doing?

Kal'tsit's cold voice came through.

Kal'tsit, feeling restless in her office, waited in vain for Lin Lu and Amiya to come out. On a whim, she pushed open the cubicle door, only to see Amiya rolling over and pinning Lin Lu down...

"Baby Play?"

Lin Lu, whose mind was not clear, answered subconsciously.

Kal'tsit seemed not to have expected the other party to say that. She stood there stunned for a long time before she reacted angrily.

"Say that again!!"

Chapter 356 Mutual Support (4K)

Rhode Island Dining Hall.

"Doctor, I'm sorry..."

Amiya bowed her head and apologized obediently, her long rabbit ears drooping down because of her low spirits, turning her into a lop-eared rabbit.

"It's okay, Amiya, I'm fine."

Before her, the severely injured Mr. Lin maintained an elegant posture, calmly sipping the coffee that Kroos had personally brewed for him. The coffee had a pure taste, rich and bitter at first, followed by a smooth texture and a slowly rising aroma, delicious and with a sweet aftertaste.

When Lin Lu put the cup down, he couldn't help but vomit blood that filled the white porcelain teacup, mixed with the color of coffee. These were all internal injuries. His external wounds had almost healed, but his body was still riddled with holes by Mon3tr.

"Doctor, are you sure you don't need to go to the infirmary?"

Amiya looked at Lin Lu with some heartache, but the Doctor's medical examination authority was in Kal'tsit's hands.

If Lin Lu intends to go to the infirmary, he will have to face the enraged Dr. Kal'tsit again, and may even suffer further injuries.

"My body is riddled with holes from using the hastily developed Knight System in battle. It's alright, I'm used to it."

Although Lin Lu felt that the most traumatic part of his body was the spot where Amiya had hugged and nibbled on him, considering his male dignity, he would never allow Kal'tsit to examine the mark on his chest. Lin Lu would also absolutely refuse to admit that he had felt a surge of maternal instinct for a moment; he was not a male mother, and he didn't want a male mother.

"Yes... using the Ark Driver does make you feel like you're invincible, but after the transformation ends, a strong sense of fatigue washes over you. The harder you fight, the greater the price you pay."

Amiya recalled that when she became an Ark Knight, she could freely wield Originium Arts without worrying about her ring breaking. But this wasn't a good thing; her endurance was limited, and overusing the inherited power would only cause her body to collapse.

Thinking of the Doctor's godlike prowess in battle, Amiya couldn't help but worry whether he was pushing himself too hard, since he had risked his life in every battle.

"Relax, relax."

Lin Lu comforted the worried Amiya and changed the subject: "There are still some minor details about the situation in the Lungmen slums. The Penguin Logistics operatives suggested that we go and take a look. After you finish breakfast, let's go for a walk in Lungmen together."

"Hey, is it just the two of us?"

Amiya looked up in surprise.

"Is that not possible? If you're tired, I'll go by myself."

"Sure! Of course!"

How could Amiya possibly say no!

Rounding it off, this is what a date is all about!

We must handle official business strictly, but we must not forget our personal matters either!

"Eat slowly, there's still plenty of time today, no rush."

Lin Lu watched Amiya diligently devour her vegetable sandwich, then got up to pour her a cup of black tea to prevent her from choking. He smiled at the operators who kept glancing their way; he understood their curiosity and didn't mind their stares. However, he still hoped everyone could tone it down, at least not record videos with their mobile devices—he wasn't some kind of protected species on Terra.

After the two finished their breakfast, they both picked up their trays to take out the trash. However, at that moment, a suspicious woman disguised as a cleaner appeared.

"Leaders, let me handle this! You two go ahead and get busy!"

The woman, dressed in an ill-fitting cleaning uniform, lowered her voice. Even though she was completely covered up, Lin Lu could still recognize her by her reddish eyes.

Isn't that his fellow alumna, Warfarin?

One of Rhodes Island's elders, she possesses profound knowledge of medicine and healing magic. She is the builder and manager of Rhodes Island's blood bank, and appears to be a Sarkaz blood demon who looks like a young girl. She claims to have exceptional self-control, able to distinguish between food and the sick… but her current behavior completely contradicts her verbal descriptions.

Warfarin's gaze lingered on the white porcelain teacup where Lin Lu had coughed up blood. Heavy breathing came from beneath her white mask, making one blush. She felt like a veteran who had endured years of hardship on the battlefield, finally returning home to see his wife, his eyes gleaming with desire. After the initial pleasantries, he couldn't wait to pounce on her, carry her back to the room, and devour her.

"Ah ha ha……"

Amiya was also somewhat at a loss with Dr. Warfarin. No matter how many times she and Dr. Kal'tsit advised Warfarin against acting impulsively, Warfarin would put whatever idea came to mind into practice, making it impossible to persuade her. The only thing they could do was to order her to stop some of her outrageous behavior. However, it seemed that Warfarin had not reflected on her actions at all, and it was unclear whose clothes she had taken from.

"Thank you, but we can still do this ourselves. Maintaining order in the public canteen starts with each of us. Let's refuse special privileges and special treatment, be civilized, promote positive values, and encourage positive energy!"