Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"You've successfully established a relationship, but you're trying to stop me. Why?"

"Vika, what are you muttering about?" Rosalyn walked over and said softly, "It's all in the past now. If we all stick together and help each other, we'll get through this."

Vika sneered inwardly upon hearing this.

She had just clearly seen that Rosalyn and the others were immobilized by Originium Arts without Qi Lin even turning her head.

Such words seem utterly ridiculous in the face of true power.

"Vika, you don't look well."

Sonia then came up as well, her face showing concern.

Lada leaned closer to her, tilted his head back, and slipped a biscuit from his palm into her pocket.

"I secretly hid this a few days ago. It's especially delicious, and it will make you feel better after you eat it."

Vika gave a somewhat forced smile and pushed the biscuit back to Rada:

"Thank you, I'm fine."

On the other side, Qi Yan had already moved closer to his younger sister.

Qi Lin glanced at him sideways and asked in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Is there something wrong with that person named Vika?"

Of all those present, she was the one who knew Qi Yan best.

Qi Yan's tone, his smile, and his manner of doing things all revealed a probing intent.

Qi Yan shook his head: "His identity is fine... at least for now, but there are potential problems with his personality, so be careful."

Qi Lin nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Just like when Qi Yan said he was coming to Chernobog, she obediently followed without asking any questions. She has always unconditionally supported Qi Yan's decisions.

"What are you guys talking about?"

A tentative voice came from behind.

Qi Yan turned around and saw Natalia standing a few steps away, looking at them curiously.

Qi Yan smiled slightly and said in a nonchalant manner:

"I'm looking forward to it getting dark so I can hold you and go to sleep together."

As soon as Qi finished speaking, his calf unsurprisingly received a whip kick from his younger sister.

This time, Natalia wasn't embarrassed or annoyed; instead, she covered her mouth and chuckled.

She gradually came to understand Qi Yan.

This man's mouth and body are two extremes.

He has an extremely sharp tongue and might say anything, but he knows how to act appropriately and is not the kind of person who acts recklessly.

As it turned out, her judgment was absolutely correct.

For the rest of the time, Qi Yan continued to talk nonsense, annoying the little bear girls in the room, but he did not do anything out of line.

The sky gradually darkened.

Under Anna's organization, the group was given dinner, ate their fill, and then put their desks together in the classroom before falling into a deep sleep.

The next day, even though the weather outside was overcast, Qi Lin seemed to be timing it perfectly, opening her eyes just as the sun was supposed to rise.

But when she saw the figure standing silently by the window, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Why did you wake up so early?

Qi Lin walked up behind Qi Yan, her face full of suspicion.

"Hey! Qi Yan?"

Qi Lin's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked to Qi Yan's side and looked up.

A faint golden light flickered in Qi Yan's black pupils.

"A natural disaster is coming."

Qi spoke calmly.

Qi Lin's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant:

"Your physique has been affected by the natural disaster again, and you've entered a state where your golden eyes are always open?"

Qi Yan nodded, a smile appearing on his face:

"That's good. This way I can maintain my condition and quickly reach peak physical strength when it matters."

However, Qi Lin showed no joy on her face.

She knew very well that Qi Yan's golden eyes had aftereffects.

"How long until the natural disaster arrives, how long will it last, and how much longer will you stay in Chernobog?"

A barrage of questions was thrown out, and Qi Lin gripped Qi Yan's clothes tightly, saying urgently, "The longer the Golden Eye state lasts, the more severe your weakness will be after it ends, and you might even faint."

Never put yourself in a dangerous situation; that's what you taught me!

Qi Yan gently held his younger sister's hand and softly comforted her:

"After this is over, we'll reach a safe place where no matter how bad your condition is, you won't be threatened. There, you can sleep peacefully. How long has it been since you slept in?"

"...Could you tell me your plan first this time?"

"Save a few people, find someone to fight, and join a pharmaceutical company called Rhodes Island."

Qi Lin fell silent for a moment.

Unfortunately, this oppressive atmosphere didn't last long. She suddenly felt the hand holding hers starting to get restless again, gently kneading it.

She glared at Qi Yan and forcefully pulled her hand away.

"I'm warning you, watch out, or I'll go all out!"

Qi Lin resembled a fierce little wolf, slightly baring her teeth to reveal her two sharp little tiger fangs.

Qi Yan quickly waved his hand in pleading, "No, no, can't you trust your older brother a little?"

Qi Lin paused for a moment, then mumbled:

"I only trust you."

"Isn't this right!"

Qi Yan grinned and raised his hand, trying to rub her little head, but was slapped away.

This time, Qi Lin deliberately used some force.

Qi Yan immediately clutched his hand, hissing in pain.

The noise from the two girls' playful fight woke up Zoya and the other little bear girls.

The group rubbed their eyes, sat up, and greeted each other with good morning.

In the corner, Vika checked her clothes and, seeing that they were intact, looked somewhat disappointed.

They woke up for a while, and once the sleepiness had completely dissipated, they left the classroom together.

Outside the principal's office, many students were already waiting.

The experience of enduring hunger these past few days has made a group of students who usually love to stay in bed more eager for this morning than anyone else.

Anna distributed the food as usual, took the portions for Qi Yan and his sister, and returned to the classroom.

"I love you, my little Anna."

Qi Yan took the breakfast and teased him as usual.

Anna was already used to this, and turned away expressionlessly.

The classroom fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of people chewing their food remaining.

At this moment, Vika, who was leaning against the window, suddenly spoke up:

“A group of Reunification Movement members walked in through the school gate, and the leader with gray hair was among them.”

Chapter 020 Choice

Inside the classroom, everyone put down their food and walked to the window to look outside.

A member of the Reunion Movement stepped forward and loudly ordered the students to assemble on the playground.

Everyone turned to look at Qi Yan.

Qi Yan is now their backbone.

"Why are you looking at me? The Japanese officer has spoken. Go down and see him."

Qi Yan shrugged and led the way out of the classroom and out of the teaching building.

The students hiding in the classrooms saw that Qi Yan had all gone out, and then they followed him out of the teaching building one after another.

Soon, they all arrived at the playground.

The Reunion member who had shouted the call returned to the leader and reported:

"Mephisto, I used Originium Arts to sense the situation at the school. All the surviving students have arrived."

The gray-haired boy named Mephistopheles nodded, looking at the noticeably reduced number of students on the playground, revealing an undisguised look of satisfaction.

He said in a hoarse, grating voice:

"The rate at which you students are being consumed is more satisfying than I expected. I'm increasingly looking forward to your end."

Mephistopheles's awful voice made all the students present feel nauseous.

Even members of the Reunion Movement were clearly somewhat resistant.

Mephistopheles took in these expressions and a wide, exaggerated smile spread across his face:

“You don’t need to be afraid of me. I won’t kill you on my own initiative, but I’ve planted an eye among you. It will help me observe you.”

If anyone's behavior pleases me enough, I wouldn't mind letting them go, and I might even escort them safely out of Chernobog.

A wave of panic immediately swept through the student group.

Many people looked wary, secretly glancing at the students around them, trying to find the eyes Mephistopheles was referring to.

This is exactly the result Mephistopheles wanted.

His smile became even more exaggerated, to the point that his entire face appeared somewhat distorted:

"Students, behave well and please me."

After saying that, Mephistopheles turned and left.

It seems that he came here just to say a few polite words.

But when he reached the school gate, Mephistopheles suddenly stopped and turned back to gaze at the distant cafeteria.

“With fewer people, there’s plenty of food,” Mephistopheles murmured.

A member of the Reunion Movement standing next to him immediately looked up, suppressing his fear, and advised:

"Stop attacking these students. Too many of them have died. If the captain finds out, he will definitely come to investigate."

Mephistopheles laughed upon hearing this.

However, when he laughed, his voice sounded as if something was blocking it, making it even more strange.

The Reunion Movement member who spoke up to persuade him had all his muscles slightly tense.

"Don't be nervous, what you said makes a lot of sense."

Mephisto suddenly patted the Reunion member on the shoulder, then turned and left without saying a word.

The Reunion member breathed a sigh of relief, feeling his heart race.

But soon he realized that his heartbeat was indeed out of control.

"Uh, this is... Mephisto, how dare you... Ah... Roar!"

The Reunion member suddenly began to tremble, as if he were enduring some great pain, and something was bulging under his clothes.