Deep Sea Hunter, but Deep Sea Titan

"If your company is willing to enter into a covenant and pay a tithe, He will be able to appear wherever your company reaches at the appropriate time. Your company will become His course, and He will become your company's helper."

Laurentina's three sentences were a declaration, an explanation, and a warning.

Lotin can assist Rhodes Island, but he will not obey its orders. He will adhere to his own principles and can accept shared hatred when interests align, but he strongly resists others using moral factors to bind him to their cause.

She also explained what Lotin wanted to get from Rhodes Island, and through Lotin's disgust for the traitors, hinted at the consequences of Rhodes Island's betrayal.

As for showing off the power of the Deep Sea Titan and telling Rhodes Island what it can get—there's no need for Laurentina to say more. Outcast is a firsthand witness to the Bronze Titan's immense strength in the rainy night, crushing enemies and wrestling to move tiles.

Laurentina needs no further explanation on this matter.

Loting had to admit that the mad nun really did understand him.

While suppressing his astonishment, the operative shredder completed the report based on Lottin's dictation. Outcast read it several times to confirm its accuracy before turning and heading into the office.

That was one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in the entire office—a cross-domain communication device that could connect to the ship itself.

Fortunately, the office's cross-domain communication equipment was not damaged. The signals transmitted by the high-power communication equipment were received by the Rhodes Island office in a larger city in the surrounding area, and then relayed to the Rhodes Island main ship through multiple relays.

This is absolutely the most significant report that Rhodes Island has received in months, or even years.

Chapter 40: "Summoning of Heroic Spirits"

Further north on Terra, at the border between two colossal entities, another tragedy is unfolding.

The disasters that land and sea suffer are not the same.

The sores of land-dwelling civilization are precisely the source of their development.

The relics that did not originally belong to them accelerated the evolution of a group of uncivilized beasts.

This is the origin of the current Terra civilization. The Terrans' use of Originium was nothing more than an accident to the true creator of Originium.

Rhode Island, a mysterious emerging pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the living conditions of those infected with Oripathy and providing them with affordable treatment options.

While a riot broke out in Little Hills, the infected in Chernobog also launched a desperate revenge, with an infected armed group called "Reunion" instigating a rebellion in Chernobog.

Chernobog, the capital of the Ursus Empire, has been overrun by rioters, and its core city is now heading towards another city-state called "Dragon Gate".

Two things that shouldn't have happened at the same time occurred simultaneously due to the arrival of an unknown variable.

Not long ago, Rhodes Island, after paying a heavy price, rescued the "Doctor" from the "sarcophagus" in Chernobog—the last survivor of a pre-civilization existing in a carbon-based life form.

The Doctor, who had lost her memory, was brought back to the Rhodes Island main ship, where she now relies solely on a strange sense of familiarity to complete her work.

Even though the doctor has lost his memory, he still has excellent command ability and strategic skills, which has been proven during the command during the retreat back to the main ship.

"Doctor, this is a report from Hillshire."

A girl who looked like a Caster handed her a thick report, the bizarre contents of which made her frown.

Only a few people know her true secret.

"Amiya, are you sure this is a report sent back by 'Rhodes Island Elite Operator' Outcast?"

A white-haired woman dressed in black, with her collar turned up to cover her lips, was reading the report with a puzzled expression.

During the rescue, the sacrifice of elite operator ACE made her feel regretful and guilty, but this bizarre report shattered her stereotypes about elite operators.

"The brass giant, capable of growing to enormous size even in the rainy night, stopped the impact of the moving landmass for a limited time."

The doctor couldn't help but marvel at how bizarre the plot was, something even science fiction wouldn't dare to easily adopt.

Such a description actually appeared in the report sent back by the elite operator.

"If he's really that capable, could he help us stop that rampaging Chernobog core city?"

She sighed deeply and placed the report on the table listlessly.

"But this place is too far from Little Hill County."

"Operator Outcast's report does indeed indicate that this person expressed a willingness to cooperate."

The girl in black, known as Amiya, picked up the report on the table and repeatedly checked the information Outcast had marked in the notes.

The message even included "how to summon the Brass Ghost".

"Sign a temporary operator contract first—?"

This posed a challenge to Rhodes Island's personnel appointment and dismissal system, and the Doctor was in a difficult position due to such an unreasonable and overbearing demand.

How could you sign the contract before the person even showed up?

"Then prepare the offering, which is usually a gold coin, and it cannot be a short-weight or inferior coin."

"He doesn't need a salary, benefits, or a room; all he needs is an information carrier that can display the real-time locations of Rhode Island's various public offices."

"But in return, he will only provide assistance to Rhodes Island when it is appropriate, such as when there are traitors and greedy people among the enemies that he despises."

As the Doctor listened to Amiya read out Loting's demands, he wore an even more puzzled expression. Just how confident was the other party to dare to raise the price so recklessly?

"Doctor, if I were you, I wouldn't waste such a crucial moment on a report whose authenticity is unknown."

The door opened again, and this time an older woman with light green hair walked into the office. She was wearing a green and white uniform and always maintained a very calm expression.

She is one of Rhodes Island's top administrators and Amiya's direct mentor. She is also the head of Rhodes Island's medical department and is respected by all Rhodes Island members as Dr. Kal'tsit.

Dealing with a PhD student suffering from amnesia was like taking care of an elderly mother with amnesia, or rather, to some extent, that was the reality.

The "old mother" looks like her sister, and the "younger sister" looks like her daughter.

"However, if this report is true, it could indeed relieve our urgent crisis."

The report was so bizarre that even the Doctor didn't have the courage to dismiss it as pure nonsense. And although the other party adopted a high-handed attitude, the actual cost to Rhodes Island was minimal.

From the perspective of "doing as much as you're paid for," it seems to have some rationality.

As long as 60% of the report is true, she's guaranteed to make a profit.

Kal'tsit had lived through countless years and traveled to every country in Terra. Of course, she knew the story of Nautilus, the only legend that could correspond to this report. Yet, even she had never seen this legendary bronze giant.

If the other party is a behemoth—or even a being superior to a behemoth—then it would not be surprising to make such a request.

"If you insist on doing it, go to the personnel department and get a contract."

A lie cannot be exposed without verification. Kal'tsit has always adhered to this rigorous approach, but as she savored the legend of Nautilus, she had a vague feeling that this time she had encountered the truth.

Rhodes Island's personnel department is highly efficient. Operator Zilan is the leader of Operation A6. With her extensive experience as an office lady, she often helps out at the personnel department.

Upon seeing the doctor who had rushed to find her and hearing the request for her to urgently prepare a temporary operator contract, Zilan immediately threw herself into the intense work.

Those exceptional individuals who are worthy of being selected by a doctor on the battlefield must surely be people capable of turning the tide.

The contract was quickly prepared, the gold coins were ready, and the real-time location of the public office was entered into the terminal.

On the deck of Rhodes Island, Amiya, Dr. Kal'tsit, and a Blood Demon named Krooshill were present. The doctor placed the completed temporary operator application form on the ground, held a gold coin in his hand, and silently recited the name of Nautilus.

Rhodes Island has been added as an ally.

A blank Terra map appeared on Lotin's system interface, with the location of the Rhodes Island flagship highlighted at the border between Yan and Ursus.

[Do you want to teleport with your teammates?]

Lotin naturally chose "yes".

The ability to teleport multiple units is definitely worthwhile.

"Hunter, nun, hold on tight, get ready to go."

Because the transfer of multiple units requires physical contact, Skadi had to stay close to Lotin.

On the deck of Rhodes Island, purple halos were converging, and from the dazzling light, the bronze giant and his nun appeared, followed closely by a hunter carrying a greatsword.

"So it was you who summoned Nautilus?"

Laurentina asked the people on deck.

"Indeed, please accept the tithe prepared by this ship."

As the gold coin the doctor tossed landed, the system interface immediately issued a notification. She was almost certain that Outcast's report was true.

Kal'tsit, on the other hand, chose to remain silent.

Oh no, she's really met the real deal.

Experience is the best teacher; it seems that even with amnesia, the doctor still possesses keen insight.

Kroos handed the debugged terminal to Lotin. As Lotin examined the terminal, many small blue dots appeared on the map of the system interface.

Deep-sea Titan, the entire Terra can be flown.

[Bilgewater tax has been collected]

[Reward from the lucky draw: 5 Astronaut Skin Fragments]

This is a legendary skin, and the collection period is relatively long. Please be patient in collecting it.

In the skin selection interface, only the "Astronaut" skin has the word "Legend" marked in the upper left corner.

Luo Ting had a feeling that this skin was unusual.

"So, what is your reason for summoning me?"

"Hurry up and tell me, I'm in a hurry."

Rhodes Island was more sincere than Lotin had imagined, and as a gift, Lotin wouldn't mind helping them find someone.

Chapter 41: The Riddle Old Cat

Rhodes Island's preparations were very thorough. Amiya and Kal'tsit had already chosen their positions before summoning the so-called "Brass Ghosts," forming a protective shield around the Doctor. Sniper operators stationed on the main ship were also on standby at a distance, just in case.

The crystalline monster residing within Kal'tsit's spine is always poised to strike, making it convenient to protect Amiya and the Doctor should Loting's intentions turn sour. Loting expressed his understanding of these basic safety measures, as they had already met all his requests.

Fortunately, Lotin was genuinely there to discuss cooperation. Becoming allies with Rhodes Island would be like having a network that wouldn't be affected by warp interference—why wouldn't he be happy to do so?

"This land is rife with the most vile betrayals."

"The Agors reaped what they sowed, the Iberians were insatiably greedy—aren't they all worthy of your hatred?"

Kal'tsit, who was protecting the Doctor behind her, continued to question Lothine cautiously, especially after she was certain that she had probably encountered "Nautilus" himself.

It's the same familiar formula, the same familiar taste. In the original work, Kal'tsit would often say some roundabout things, which was very distinctive.

I cannot give you an answer to such a question.

"If you want the answer, you can go and see the raging sea for yourself, instead of getting bogged down in this landship that has had its teeth removed."

Loting can also tell riddles.

Before his time travel, he even went to a platform called "Tieba" to learn about the writing style of "Kai Bagu".

What situation does Haisi's problem fall under?

In Luo Ting's view, this was like the cleaning robot in the doctor's house being electrocuted by the fish she kept in the aquarium, so it started to operate overloaded and almost smashed the entire aquarium. If left unchecked, the whole house would probably not be spared.

That's the logic, but this "ultra-high performance" robot vacuum cleaner has become a terrifying, deformed monster in reality, transforming from a home appliance into a terminator, and has also targeted Lotin.

Lotin's solution was to become powerful enough to overpower all opponents.

Unfortunately, Kal'tsit doesn't seem to have paid any special attention to why the ocean has fallen silent.

"Okay, let me put it simply: why are you so fixated on the coordinates of Rhodes Island's public offices?"

"Admittedly, Rhodes Island is not so narrow-minded as to be unable to tolerate an ally whose ideals are not entirely aligned, but I believe it is necessary for both sides to be aware of each other's value."

Seeing that the conversation had reached a stalemate, the doctor immediately used a concise and friendly question to keep the conversation going.

This young, white-haired woman in a black uniform appears to be Rhodes Island's "Doctor," and her appearance differs considerably from that in the original work—and even from the official anime.

In Loting's memory, the character this player played in Arknights should be even more sickly.

Although the doctor in front of me also gave off a frail impression, his overall demeanor was more lively.

"The Doctor from Rhodes Island, you've seen it too."

“Nautilus can appear beside his allies through rituals, so he needs an ally whose footprints are spread throughout Terra.”

"He was annoyed by the barriers that separated this land."

The light from the brass giant's eyes focused on the "doctor," and Sister Agor on his shoulder spoke his plea.

The doctor immediately understood the other party's request. This "Nautilus" possessed the means to move through so-called "rituals," and he wanted to use Rhodes Island's public offices throughout the country to move quickly.