People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Since they're just infected people anyway, instead of using our brains, we should take action and get it over with.

If Ursus can do it, why can't I?

"So, Amiya, the fault doesn't lie with us, nor with Mr. Ernst or the Infected, nor even with the Oversight Council and the Business Federation that made this decision. The fault lies with this land. We, Rhodes Island, are the ones who need healing this land."

Amiya nodded with a pang of heartache.

"So we're just going to stand by and watch these infected people die?"

Kal'tsit pursed her lips, knowing that Amiya couldn't make such a cruel decision, so she simply closed her eyes and resolutely shook her head:

"We can't help it."

Ernst managed to force the Business Federation to this extent; by any measure, he had already done his best.

He's been under a lot of pressure lately. I heard that after that "Light Speech," he's been practically living with fans blocking his door these past few days. He often has to rely on the Swire family's daughter to bring security and clear a way for him to leave the hotel safely.

Kal'tsit regretted not being able to attend the speech in person, and the video version circulating online was filled with cheers, screams, and all sorts of noise, mostly recorded from the middle of the speech, making it extremely noisy and essentially useless. The viewing experience was so terrible that Kal'tsit couldn't even make out what Ernst was saying before she reluctantly turned off the video.

If there's a chance, she could ask Ernst about the content of his speech; she could use it to teach Amiya.

As for now...

Don't let Mr. Ernst's efforts go to waste; just write the list honestly.

As if on cue, Ernst appeared on the deck of Rhodes Island just as Kal'tsit's instruction ended, followed by Encia.

Encia is currently shuttling between Rhine Lab and Rhodes Island, fully enjoying Ernst's prestige in both places. Wherever she goes, she receives a greeting: "Hello, Miss Encia, your brother is truly remarkable."

Encia was both pleased and angry about this.

Joy, naturally, comes from the joy of my brother's successful career.

The anger, of course, stems from being left far behind.

So, when Ernst came to the island this time, Encia kept pestering Ernst for a long time, hoping that Ernst could also find her a job so that she could do her part for Sherag.

Ernst pondered for a long time, and then took her to the training room to record a set of radio calisthenics.

We'll take them back and use them as teaching materials. We encourage all Sherag residents to exercise, especially young people, so they don't neglect their health just because life is better now.

As is customary, he added a somewhat mischievous opening remark to this set of radio calisthenics:

[The first set of Sherag broadcast gymnastics!]

[Yeragand is calling!]

Having dealt with that one problem, Ernst and Encia went up to the deck for some fresh air, where they ran into Kal'tsit and Amiya, who were also on deck.

"Good afternoon, Ms. Kal'tsit and Amiya."

Ernst greeted them, and Encia nodded in return: "Dr. Kal'tsit, Amiya, good afternoon!"

Kal'tsit turned around and nodded with Amiya: "Mr. Ernst and Miss Encia, are you settling in well on Rhodes Island?"

"of course."

Ernst nodded. It wasn't his first time here, and Encia had been living here for more than half a year. Even if he wasn't used to it yet, he should have gotten used to it by now.

Noticing that Amiya seemed a little distracted, Ernst asked:

"Did something happen?"

Kal'tsit shrugged helplessly: "Amiya is worried about the list."

"Ok?"

Ernst blinked, somewhat puzzled, and asked as if to confirm:

Is it that list of infected people?

Kal'tsit nodded: "Yes, Amiya doesn't want to make a choice."

Ernst couldn't understand this:

"What to choose? Why choose?"

Kal'tsit frowned slightly: "Have you forgotten? The Business Federation requires that only those listed can remain on Plot Zero..."

Ernst nodded, then shrugged. "I know."

"But I was thinking, there's no limit to the list, right?"

Seeing Kal'tsit's astonished expression, Ernst blinked and explained matter-of-factly:

"The Business Federation has actually already given in. Otherwise, why would they give you a blank list to fill out?"

"They don't know how many infected people are in Plot Zero. This form is here with you; you can just fill it out. Why make a choice?"

"Of course, it's not a bad thing to make an option. Rhodes Island can indeed use the list to recruit some capable infected who are willing to leave Kazimierz as operators. Isn't that one of your operating models? I'm not sure about the probability of finding talent among the infected, but the number of infected in Plot Zero is very large, which may not be a bad thing for Rhodes Island."

Ernst paused, then reminded him with a hint of helplessness:

"Don't assume that the list is limited just because you look at it."

"Lists are very flexible. They can be long or short. They can be rushed when needed and left blank when not needed. Their only characteristic is that they have no characteristics. They can be filled in by anyone. That's why I spent so much time and effort talking to the Business Federation."

"Otherwise, Dr. Kal'tsit, why don't I just tell them to let these infected people go?"

Kal'tsit glanced sideways, her expression somewhat embarrassed.

She thought it wouldn't work.

For this, she even gave Amiya a serious lecture...

Suddenly I don't feel like talking anymore. My toes are already curled up together.

In fact, Kal'tsit's thinking wasn't without merit.

Ernst could indeed directly ask the Business Federation to let these infected people go. Given his current reputation and the pros and cons of the same "Infected Knights Participation Act," he wouldn't even need to shout "HOW DARE YOU!"

But doing that would have negative consequences.

Sherag and he have already made enough of a spectacle. It is true that he has needed bodyguards to clear the way to leave the house these past few days. At this point, to forcibly interfere with the internal decisions of the Business Federation would be somewhat like pushing his luck and coercing the government into a corner.

This is somewhat tactless, and even if the business association agrees, it will leave a very bad impression.

Therefore, Ernst chose to borrow the Rhodes Island flag.

They were originally a medical company, quite well-known in this area. Before the "Four Cities Meltdown," they were already helping the infected in Plot Zero. The mission they received was commissioned by the Blood Knight, DiCaepolis, and the funding came from his prize money and savings accumulated from the Knights' Tournament. DiCaepolis belonged to the Commercial Federation, and was promoted by Charne, currently the only "clean" person within the Federation; his background was undoubtedly clean.

From any perspective, the infected individuals in Plot Zero have absolutely no connection to Ernst or Scherrag.

Having them rescue these infected individuals would not only echo Ernst's advocacy of "equality of human rights" in his "Speech of Light," but also boost Rhodes Island's reputation as the "first responder." And, just as Ernst said, a few tricks could recruit a group of talented people for Rhodes Island. Killing three birds with one stone, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Therefore, Ernst chose to give the job to Rhode Island.

Unexpectedly, Rhodes Island actually selected it from here?

Kal'tsit, you're always saying that others are anthropomorphic, but your thinking is quite anthropomorphic too!

Kal'tsit fell silent, which only made Amiya happier.

She ran over quickly, gave Ernst a little donkey charge, then a plush bunny hug, and shouted:

"Thank you, Mr. Ernst!"

Ernst endured the pain from the impact, inwardly cursing the child for having so much strength, while gently rubbing Amiya's head:

"It's okay, I should do it."

"Miss Amiya, you should start entering the list as soon as possible. Although there is no limit to the list, just entering the names is a considerable amount of work."

Amiya nodded gratefully and jogged off the deck.

Ernst then looked at Kelsey and asked:

"Kal'tsit, how much longer until we return to Kel'Thuzad?"

Kal'tsit, who had been somewhat silent from the beginning, seemed to snap out of her reverie and breathed a sigh of relief, replying:

"Once the matter concerning Plot Zero is settled, we'll be able to leave. Probably the day after tomorrow."

Ernst nodded. Encia was also somewhat moved:

"It's been so long since I've been back to Shelag, I really miss it! I wonder if I'll even recognize the way if I go back now?"

Ernst and Kal'tsit exchanged a smile, and Kal'tsit, unusually, spoke first, offering a compliment:

"Thanks to Mr. Thornster, Scherrag is now a completely different company."

"Please believe me, Miss Encia, it (he) will not let you down."

Simple yet profound, puns that leave a lasting impression—Kal'tsit loves to use these small details to express her thoughts.

That's part of what makes it endearing.

I can't take it anymore, I'll adjust my sleep schedule tonight.

The author's recent update schedule is so irregular that even I'm starting to feel a bit unwell. Today was especially intense. After finishing writing last night, I only slept for three hours. Then, I got up this morning to go to my internship and attend a lecture. I worked from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Now I'm completely exhausted.

I'll adjust my sleep schedule tonight and catch up on some sleep. Thanks for understanding, brothers.

As compensation, here's the latest commissioned article, from Xiao Te.

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

Chapter 459 Why is Kal'tsit and Kazdel being besieged?

Rhode Island, Medical Department.

This wasn't Ernst's first time visiting Rhodes Island, but the last time he came, Rhodes Island seemed rather old and worn.

Perhaps because they had indeed made some money during this period, Rhodes Island's overall decor had been upgraded. The junk boxes piled up in the corridors were gone, and the newly purchased cleaning robots were running back and forth, cleaning the floors spotless. The elevators were finished, and the trading post and processing station had begun to operate. The cabins of various departments were much more lively, and it seemed that a lot of talent had been attracted.

Seeing the company gradually getting back on track, Ernst was in a good mood. He still remembered the first time he visited Encia on the island; many of the company's cabins were still closed, and the corridors were covered with all sorts of strange scratches. Ernst had asked Kal'tsit where those scratches came from, and after a moment of silence, she replied somewhat dejectedly:

"An accident that should never have happened caused a series of tragedies that should never have occurred."

A riddle very characteristic of Kal'tsit. It highlights something that seems to say something, yet also seems to say nothing at all.

Ernst thought for a long time but couldn't figure out what kind of accident or tragedy could happen at a medical company that would lead to so many signs of a battle in the corridor. In the end, he could only guess:

"Medical disturbance?"

Kal'tsit paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and did not answer.

Ernst could only shrug.

This was the biggest change he could imagine a medical company might face.

Those who needed treatment were not cured, and those who needed saving were not saved. Although the reasons may be the inadequacy of modern medicine and the powerlessness of Originium Arts, and it is not Rhodes Island's fault, there are always some people who cannot accept this result.

In his previous life, Ernst had witnessed the power of medical disputes countless times in reality and online. On the land of Terra, one can imagine how much commotion a medical dispute would cause in a place where everyone is armed with knives and crossbows.

To some extent, Ernst wasn't entirely wrong.

Those who should have received treatment were not cured (Oripathy afflicting the Sarkaz), and those who should have been saved were not saved (Theresia). Rhodes Island's eventual reorganization into a medical enterprise may well have been motivated by a desire to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

But Kelsey had no intention of revealing these things to Ernst.

The history of the Tower of Babel is a secret belonging to the old era. Ernst has contact with Rhodes Island, invested in Rhodes Island, and trusts Rhodes Island. Kal'tsit felt that it was unnecessary to let him get involved in the heavy past of the Sarkaz and the Demon King.

Let's focus on the present and look to the future.

"Speaking of which, Kal'tsit, I heard about a very interesting historical event a while ago. Do you have any information about it?"

Ernst suddenly spoke. Kal'tsit snapped out of her thoughts and nodded confidently:

"Don't worry, ask away. I know everything."

After saying that, she seemed to remember something and added, somewhat hesitantly,

"At least in terms of history, I know everything."

It's not that she chickened out; she just learned to be more obedient.

Ernst has given her far too many tough tasks, whether she needs them or not. As the saying goes, even a beast can turn a corner after being taught three times. Kal'tsit's computer has been restarted so many times. Even if it's just for the sake of its lifespan, she should learn some virtues and leave herself a way out.

However, she was quite confident, at least when it came to Terran history. Even if Ernst started asking about Luga Sargus and Harandu Khan's expeditions, and went on to explain why the Ursus emperor had suddenly died, she could give a detailed and accurate account! And her accuracy might even surpass that of official history!

There's nothing we can do about it; after all, she's a historian who truly "was present during the Four Emperors' War and commanded the Demon Clan's Civil War."