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The pale red liquid slid down his throat and into his stomach.

The next second, an unprecedentedly hot and warm current, like magma, suddenly erupted from Froststar's lower abdomen and instantly flowed throughout her limbs and bones!

So hot...

This was the first time in her memory that she had felt such a clear and intense "heat".

This warmth dispelled the biting cold that had accompanied her for years, allowing her to feel the real existence of her own flesh and blood for the first time.

The muscles and meridians that had become stiff due to Originium Arts regained their vitality under the wash of this warm current.

Her stiff body slowly softened, and an unnatural blush appeared on her pale face.

She slowly opened her eyes, her pupils refocusing.

Seeing that the medicine was working, Gu Ye nodded almost imperceptibly.

It seems Kal'tsit's research has been very successful; my blood... is more useful than I imagined.

Froststar tried moving her fingers, and then her arm.

With the help of the patriots, she stood up straight. Although she was still a little weak, she had regained her ability to move.

She walked up to Gu Ye and the doctor and bowed deeply.

"Thank you... for saving me."

Her voice was no longer as cold as before, but carried a tremor of relief and genuine gratitude.

Patriot gently touched Froststar's regained color in her cheek with his massive hand. After confirming that it was not an illusion, his mountain-like body trembled violently.

He turned his head, and for the first time, his voice, tinged with barely suppressed excitement and trembling, echoed throughout the silent square.

"This effect...this recovery speed..."

He looked at the Doctor, his voice filled with disbelief, "Rhodes Island... have you already conquered Oripathy?"

The doctor calmly met his burning gaze and adjusted his glasses: "Unfortunately, no. We've only made some breakthroughs in suppression and mitigation."

"breakthrough?"

Patriot looked down at his daughter, then looked up again. "This is more than just a breakthrough! I can feel that the activity of the Originium crystals in Yelena's body has been greatly suppressed! This is something that no inhibitor on the market can do! If... if we use it on her again, could she be completely cured?"

"I knew it," the doctor thought to himself, but his face remained impassive.

"Your Excellency, I understand your feelings."

The doctor's voice was calm, "But I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. The manufacturing process of this medicine is extremely complex, the materials are extremely rare, and the cost is so high that it cannot be mass-produced. What we brought this time is only the last one for experimental use."

She paused, then added, completely dispelling Patriot's idea: "More importantly, it has strong side effects. Repeated use in a short period of time will not only fail to cure the infection, but will also disrupt the Originium balance within the infected person's body, causing irreversible damage. So, I'm sorry, we can no longer use it on Miss Frostnova."

Patriot fell silent. From beneath his massive helmet came a heavy sigh, tinged with disappointment, but even more so with understanding.

For a medical institution like Rhode Island, the fact that they would use such a precious drug on their own daughter is already an immense favor.

Just then, Gu Ye walked up to Shuangxing.

"May I... touch your hand?"

He asked softly, "I'd like to confirm the potion's effectiveness."

Froststar was stunned for a moment. She looked at the boy who had saved her life. His eyes were filled with nothing but pure concern.

She hesitated for a moment, then nodded gently.

She slowly extended her hand. When Gu Ye's warm, dry hand grasped hers, Shuangxing's body trembled uncontrollably.

Is this... the body temperature of an average person?

This was a feeling she had never experienced before.

Unlike the coldness brought by Originium Arts, or the heat brought by potions, it is a gentle warmth that seems to penetrate into the heart.

She greedily savored this warmth that had come more than twenty years late, and for a moment she was lost in thought.

Gu Ye didn't pay attention to her reaction.

He closed his eyes, and a golden energy, like the radiance of the sun, flowed slowly down his arm into Froststar's body.

Yes, blood circulation and cell activity are recovering, and the Originium crystals in the body have indeed been suppressed. Although they haven't been eradicated, there's no immediate danger to my life.

Froststar felt the warmth.

It was completely different from the burning sensation from the previous potion; it was gentler and more comfortable, like the midday sun shining on her, dispelling the last trace of chill from the depths of her soul.

She was so comfortable she almost made a sound.

A moment later, Gu Ye released his grip.

“It seems to be working well.”

He gave Froststar a slight smile. "She's alright for now."

"Wow, what a touching scene."

A cynical voice came through.

Vishdel dragged the unconscious Mephistopheles like a dead dog, while Akame expressionlessly supported the equally unconscious Faust as the two emerged from the shadows.

"Hey, what should we do with these two brats?"

Vishdale kicked Mephisto's face with his toe. "Looks decent enough, but his mind is dirtier than a sewer rat. Should I just give them a 'fireworks funeral' right here?"

"Don't hurt him!"

Froststar immediately stepped in front of Faust, her eyes filled with vigilance.

"Wishdale."

The doctor gave her a cold look.

"I know, I know, old women just love to meddle in other people's business."

Vishdale pursed his lips and released his grip.

The doctor gestured to ACE behind him: "ACE, send someone to bring them both back to the ship, lock them in the highest level of confinement, keep them under strict guard, and await interrogation."

"Yes!"

ACE nodded in acceptance. He was about to assign personnel when his expression suddenly changed, and he hurriedly checked his tactical terminal.

"Doctor, something terrible has happened!"

He reported urgently, "Commander Chen is missing! Her location signal shows that she didn't stop during the battle at all, but went straight towards the core control tower!"

"what?"

Amiya gasped in surprise.

"Your Excellency Patriot!"

Amiya turned anxiously to the giant, "It's an emergency! Commander Chen has charged towards Talulah alone! We must stop her immediately! Please come with us..."

"I reject."

Patriot's somber voice, like a bucket of cold water, extinguished Amiya's enthusiasm.

He took a step forward, and a huge shadow completely enveloped Amiya.

He lowered his head and looked at her with those eyes that seemed to see through everything.

"The young demon king."

He spoke slowly and deliberately, each word as heavy as a boulder, “You possess the same aura as Princess Theresa. Someone like you should have been executed the moment you were discovered.”

Amiya's face turned pale instantly, and she involuntarily took a step back.

"but……"

Patriot's voice softened somewhat, "You saved Yelena. I'll remember that kindness. So, this time, I won't lay a hand on you."

He turned around and gave orders to his remaining subordinates.

"Shieldbearer! Yeti! Make way for the guests of Rhodes Island!"

The surviving, wounded soldiers carried out the order without hesitation.

They silently stepped aside, clearing a path in the center of the plaza for the Rhodes Island group, leading into the depths of the city and to the core control tower.

Patriots never looked back.

"Go."

He said in a deep voice, “Go pursue your ‘justice.’ I… am going to walk my own path. If you fail… I will kill Talulah myself.”

Amiya bowed deeply to the enormous figure, her voice filled with sincere gratitude: "Thank you, Lord Patriot. Please take good care of yourselves and Miss Frostnova."

Patriot did not turn around; he simply raised his head and looked toward the heart of the city, toward the towering control tower that seemed to pierce the clouds.

"You go ahead."

He said in a deep voice, "I will stop this city from moving forward. I still have a key in my hand."

"Please do not!"

The doctor's cold voice rang out immediately. She strode forward, her tone more serious than ever before, "Your Excellency, the key in your hand is not a stop key, but an emergency start key! Once used, it will only allow Chernobog's speed to reach its maximum for a short period of time! That is Talulah's real trap!"

Patriot's massive body stiffened abruptly.

He slowly lowered his head, looking at his hands, which were capable of crushing steel.

He remained silent for a long time, and the air seemed to freeze.

Finally, he let out an extremely heavy sigh.

"...What a sinister intention."

He realized that Talulah not only wanted to deceive Lungmen, but also plotted against him, her last opponent, hoping that he would personally push the city into the abyss of destruction.

"I understand."

Patriot raised his head again, his voice regaining its rock-solid firmness, "I will stay here and defend your escape route. Go, Rhodes Island, and end all of this."

Without another word, the Rhodes Island group, led by ACE, rushed towards the core control tower at full speed.

As they kicked open the door leading to the top of the tower, a wave of scorching heat rushed out.

At the top of the tower, on a huge platform, black flames danced wildly, turning half the sky an ominous dark red.

Chen Huijie was kneeling on one knee, barely supporting her body with the blade of the Crimson Sky sword.

Her combat uniform had several burn marks, her exposed skin was covered with fine wounds, a trace of blood clung to the corner of her mouth, and she was breathing rapidly.

Not far from her, a woman with short red hair lay motionless on the ground, clearly unconscious.

In the center of the platform, Talulah was strolling leisurely.

Her short, silvery-white hair fluttered in the flames, a cold smile graced her delicate face, and the longsword in her hand burned with deadly black flames powerful enough to melt steel.

"Is this all you have?"

Talulah's voice carried a hint of mockery, "You truly disappoint me. It seems you are utterly unworthy of this dragon bloodline."

"Shut up!"

Chen roared, forcing himself to stand up, and assumed an attack stance again, "You are not Talulah!"

"Amiya, prepare for battle!"

The doctor calmly gave the order.

"Yes!"

Amiya was about to step forward when a hand blocked her way.

It's Gu Ye.

"You cannot participate in this battle."

Gu Ye shook his head, his eyes more serious than ever before. "Your power is still unstable. It's too dangerous for you to fight her."

He took a step forward, looking directly at Talulah.

"Besides, we came here for this moment. We've been watching your performance for a while now, it's time for us to stretch our muscles."

Talulah finally shifted her gaze from Chen to the group of uninvited guests.

Her beautiful eyebrows arched slightly, and a cruel smile curved her lips.