Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"Are these things important?" Qi Yan asked rhetorically.

The brother and sister sat facing each other, both falling silent.

After a long pause, Qi Lin finally asked in a low voice, "Are they really family?"

Her voice was very soft and low, so much so that Qi Yan could hardly hear it.

Qi Yan leaned forward slightly, his dark eyes staring directly into Qi Lin's golden eyes:

“They are real family, just like you and me.”

His golden eyes trembled slightly.

"Thank you...brother."

The wind is calm and the sun is beautiful, with no clouds in the sky.

Rhodes Island's ships rarely stop temporarily in the wilderness.

Surrounded by the crowd, Qi Yan and his sister waved goodbye to everyone, while He Mo stood quietly beside them.

To be precise, Qi Lin waved goodbye to everyone, while Qi Yan just waved back and forth, but no one paid any attention to him.

"Come back soon. I've just learned how to make some desserts in the kitchen. I'll make them for you when you get back." Froststar's face showed reluctance.

"How can I live without you, my little Lin'er?" Warfarin's face was full of exaggerated sorrow.

"Go early and come back early. Be careful on the road. I'll organize your medical records for this period. Come back and continue your studies." Kal'tsit said calmly, her face expressionless.

Qi Yan lowered his hand, pursed his lips, and couldn't understand what kind of bewitching potion Qi Lin had given these guys, making them all ignore him, a grown man.

Suddenly, Natalia walked up to him.

Qi Yan's spirits lifted, and a smile returned to his face:

"I knew it, you wouldn't want me to leave."

“Indeed.” Natalia nodded. “You left, and you even took Qi Lin with you. Come back soon, and don’t drag Qi Lin into your troubles.”

Qi Yan: "..."

"You... fortunes change every thirty years, and one day, I will make everyone on Rhodes Island reluctant to part with me!"

Qi Yan huffed and puffed out a harsh threat, then turned and left with Qi Lin.

Kal'tsit suddenly stepped forward, pulled Qi Yan aside, and asked in a low voice, "You're planning to kidnap a few more people from Columbia this time. I hope you'll tell me in advance this time."

"What do you mean by bringing back a few... Let's tentatively say two." Qi Yan clicked his tongue and argued, "I'm doing this all for Rhodes Island. Look how busy you and the Doctor are these days. This time I'm going to Columbia to try and bring back a little girl named Muirsey."

She's a water spirit, capable of creating water clones; she can do the work of a whole group!

Kal'tsit, with a sullen face, said coldly, "Actually, if you cause less trouble, the Doctor and I can have more time to rest."

Who is the other person?

"Who else could it be but Saria?"

Her face immediately darkened. She glared at Qi Yan and said, "Saria, like Himeru, is a cooperative operator of Rhodes Island. Why are you tying her up?!"

Qi Yan straightened his back and glared back:

"Isn't it because she's physically in Rhodes Island but her heart is with Rhine Labs? She claims to be one of our Rhodes Island operators but spends all her time on field missions in Columbia, clearly looking for opportunities to flirt with the Rhine Labs commander!"

Is this outrageous? He neglects his wife and children, spending all his time having affairs with other women!

Even though Kal'tsit was mentally prepared for Qi Yan's astonishing remarks, she still couldn't help but feel her blood pressure spike.

"You better behave yourself, that's an internal conflict within Rhine Labs," Kal'tsit said weakly.

She knew that her advice would most likely have no effect whatsoever.

If Qi Yan could be obedient, then he wouldn't be called Qi Yan.

"Kal'tsit, you can rest assured, I know you are right."

Qi Yan chuckled and patted Kal'tsit on the shoulder, then his palm was pricked by the Originium cluster on Kal'tsit's shoulder, causing him to wince in pain.

As he waved his hand, he assured, "I won't do anything out of line. The main purpose of this trip to Colombia is to rescue people. I won't waste too much time on Rhine Life."

"hope so."

Kal'tsit turned and left, then walked over to Himer and whispered a few words to him.

A moment later, Qi Yan and the other two officially left Rhodes Island.

The three did not choose to use Rhodes Island's transportation, since their mission was to carry out a prison break, and concealing their identities was essential.

Meanwhile, Kal'tsit had just returned to her office when she saw a red-haired Sarkaz woman waiting for her inside.

"Ascalon, do you have any intelligence?"

Kal'tsit walked around Ascalon from a distance and returned to her chair.

Ascalon's expression was somewhat gloomy as he said in a deep voice, "Based on the information Qi Yan gave us last time, I sent people to infiltrate Lontinim to conduct an investigation."

"The situation is very bad. Lontinim is now almost under Theresis's control. If, as Qi Yan said, he doesn't intend to develop Lontinim into Sarkaz territory, but rather to use Lontinim to wage war, then the situation is extremely precarious. We must act quickly to establish a balance of power."

"Actually, I had anticipated this situation."

Kal'tsit's response to Ascalon's news was somewhat overly lukewarm.

Ascalon's brows furrowed slightly; she didn't rush to speak, silently waiting for Kal'tsit's explanation.

Surprisingly, Kal'tsit didn't become a riddle teller; she simply and directly stated:

"Theresis is a very ambitious man. I had already foreseen what he was planning when he took advantage of the greed of the nobles to invade Lentinium three years ago."

Qi Yan's words completely exposed Theresis's plans and trump cards. If nothing unexpected happens, the weather weapon Qi Yan mentioned should be nearing completion by Theresis.

“Therefore, we must take immediate action,” Ascalon said decisively.

"not the right time yet."

"What do you mean?"

Qi Yan's preparations are not yet complete.

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Sorry guys, I'm a little late today. I couldn't go home this week, so I video chatted with my mom for a while.

Today is Mother's Day, so don't forget to wish your mom a happy Mother's Day!

Also, as usual, love you all~

Chapter 158 A Father's Redemption, and Self-Redemption

Ascaron couldn't help but take a deep breath.

However, trusting Kal'tsit, she did not immediately retaliate.

"So we're just going to sit here and wait for Qi Yan to finish his preparations?" Ascaron asked.

Kal'tsit shook her head at this:

“I have already dispatched ACE and Outcast to Hillshire. Although Qi said that the trouble there would not occur until the end of the year, it is always good to prepare in advance.”

So, in the end, she was led by the nose by Qi Yan.

Ascalon sighed inwardly but remained silent.

She had never had direct contact with Qi Yan, so she couldn't quite understand Kal'tsit's trust in him.

"I will continue to investigate the situation in Lentinium, and I will inform you immediately of any developments."

Ascalon said something and turned to leave.

However, when the office door was opened, a figure appeared outside that surprised both Ascalon and Kal'tsit.

Patriot's tall figure stood outside the door, casting the entire doorway in his shadow.

"I apologize, I overheard your conversation."

The patriot didn't try to hide anything, openly admitting that he had heard everything.

Ascaron's lips tightened slightly.

The sudden appearance of a powerful figure like Patriot on Rhodes Island gave her a headache; even with her keen senses, she couldn't detect Patriot's approaching presence or voice.

Fortunately, he was a patriot.

“There’s no need for that. I respect you very much,” Ascalon said expressionlessly. “But I still hope that Mr. Patriot will not reveal this conversation.”

The patriot nodded silently.

Ascalon didn't say much and turned away from Patriot.

After Ascalon left, Patriot bent down and entered the office, pulling a document from his pocket:

"Lord Kal'tsit, I wish to request temporary leave of the island. The guerrillas need my help to weather the upcoming cold wave."

Kal'tsit took Patriot's application documents, but instead of signing them immediately, she advised him:

"I had already considered this matter and arranged for the logistics department to send a batch of supplies to the tundra."

Before Patriot could speak, Kal'tsit raised her hand to signal him not to rush, and continued:

"This batch of supplies is not specifically prepared for the guerrillas. All those suffering on the tundra are beneficiaries. One of Rhodes Island's guiding principles is to do its part for all those suffering on this land."

The guerrillas are a group of respectable warriors, but they are also part of the tundra. They just happen to be included in Rhodes Island's aid program, nothing more. Whether you agree or not, Rhodes Island will insist on distributing these supplies.

Patriot nodded silently again, which was considered as acceptance of the explanation.

Kal'tsit looked at Patriot, who was standing still, and asked with a puzzled look, "Is there anything else you want to discuss?"

“I am just a patient of Rhodes Island, and what I am about to say may be a little presumptuous,” Patriot said earnestly. “But since it concerns Qi Yan, I still want to share my thoughts.”

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Kal'tsit nodded knowingly and said, "Rhodes Island is not a dictatorship. You are a respectable warrior, as well as an elder whom Qi Yan respects and trusts. You can speak freely."

"Qi Yan doesn't respect me or trust me; it's all just an appearance."

Patriot dropped a bombshell as soon as he opened his mouth.

The atmosphere in the office froze for a moment.

Kal'tsit's expression gradually became serious, but more than that, it was filled with doubt.

She didn't rush to speak, silently waiting for the patriot's explanation.

"Regarding the conversation I just overheard, I support that Sarkaz lady." Patriot seemed to be possessed by Qi Yan, repeatedly saying things that caught Kal'tsit off guard. "Rhodes Island and I should do our best to avoid Qi Yan's guidance. We must stand beside Qi Yan, or even in front of him, not behind him."

Kal'tsit slowly rose and walked to Patriot.

She looked up at the towering Sarkaz before her.

“I understand Ascalon’s decision, but I don’t understand yours,” Kal’tsit said in a low voice.

Patriot remained silent for a long time, his mind flooded with memories, and past scenes uncontrollably reappeared before his eyes.

In the ruins of Chernobog, the boy opened his arms to embrace the sunlight, but the shadow cast by the sunlight beneath him seemed to be reaching out to him, begging for something.

On the land of Ursus, blood stained the entire square. His son, his own son, his Grovazel, lay quietly among the corpses, one hand weakly reaching out into the distance, as if trying to grasp something.

That massacre was orchestrated by him personally after receiving orders from the Empire…

Patriot's red eyes dimmed, and his voice carried an undisguised sadness:

“I once killed my own son with my own hands. Because of my inaction, my Grovazier was gone forever. This time, I want to take him back.”

“I’ve heard about that incident. It was a tragedy orchestrated by the Ursus Empire, and it has nothing to do with you,” Kal’tsit reassured her, then asked, “But I don’t understand what connection this has with Qi Yan. Did Qi Yan say anything to you?”

Patriot gently shook his head: "I cannot reveal Qi Yan's experiences without permission. He does not want to be pitied and feared by others again."

Qi Yan is in a very bad state. I can only say that because of his past experiences, his mental world is scarred, chaotic, and confused.

He is a walking, empty shell, constantly searching for something to fill his sense of existence. In order to save himself, he chooses to save others, but his confusion leads him down the wrong path.

Qi Yan craved the trust of others, hoping to be needed by them. Therefore, he orchestrated everything that is happening now, plotting to make you and me accept him, need him, and seek his help… But only sincerity can earn sincerity in return.

Kal'tsit's pupils suddenly contracted.

Across from her, Patriot's breathing was somewhat disordered.

Even though Patriot's Oripathy was under control, speaking such a long speech still made his lungs ache slightly.