Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

I will prevent any potential disaster, not for the sake of this city, but solely for the lives I see before my eyes!

Chapter 237 A perfectly good mastermind turned into an accomplice

Candela was not angry at Chen Ruili's words.

She chuckled and nodded approvingly, saying, "I look forward to your actions."

Chen gave no reply and simply turned and left.

Lin Yuxia and Candela exchanged a deep look before following Chen's departing figure.

In the corridor, Lin Yuxia quickened her pace and caught up with Chen:

"So, what are you going to do?"

"I do not know."

A sense of helplessness lingered between Chen's brows, and he subconsciously placed his hand on the Crimson Sky Sword.

Lin Yuxia noticed her action, pursed her lips slightly, and asked:

"Are you ready to pull it out again? Towards Qi Yan?"

"If necessary, I will."

Chen finally released his hand from the Crimson Sky Sword, took a deep breath, and said helplessly, "But not now. I still have to participate in the Grand Prix. I will find Qi Yan and confront him face to face. I want to know what he is planning to do."

Before that, rashly drawing the Crimson Sky Sword would only harm myself and others; perhaps I need an alternative weapon for protection.

Lin Yuxia shrugged: "Then maybe you can come to me. My newly recruited subordinates might be able to offer you some assistance."

Chen turned to look at her, his sharp gaze seeming to see right through her.

Lin Yuxia was somewhat displeased by that gaze.

Just as Lin Yuxia was about to make a sarcastic remark, Chen spoke first:

Why are you helping me?

"You're the future Rat King of Lungmen; you should be used to this kind of thing by now."

"Are you still holding a grudge about that incident in the sewers?"

Lin Yuxia sighed softly, then gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Yes, if we just let it go like this, then you wouldn't be Chen Huijie."

All I can tell you is that I have no interest in killing; it's all just about achieving my goals.

If you feel unhappy, that's your freedom, and I have no right to comment, but I don't need your criticism either. Just as you choose to resist for the sake of justice, I will also take action for my own beliefs.

In this farce involving Dosoles, you, Chen Huijie, are not necessarily on the side of justice.

Rafiela looked at her older brother, who was walking unsteadily, with some worry on her face, and prepared to go forward to help him.

Ernesto waved his hand to indicate that he did not need it.

He shook his slightly dizzy head, gritted his teeth, and continued forward:

"That damn Qi Yan, he just kept us drinking until this late, and even tried to take advantage of his drunkenness to rub salt in your wounds. What exactly does he want to do?"

I don't understand whether his crazy behavior is a disguise or his true nature.

But now is not the time to dwell on these things; I must get home as soon as possible and tell my father about it.

Ernesto paused for a moment, silently gazing at the quiet street before him, then turned to look at his simple-minded sister:

"Don't go in yet. Hide in the shadows. If anything happens to my father or me, run away immediately... Where to run? Where can you find a home? I don't know. You'll have to figure it out yourself this time."

Ernesto took a deep breath, his breathing trembling slightly.

Rafiela gently tightened her grip on the scythe and nodded, saying, "Okay."

She followed Ernesto quietly by his side, like a clingy little bird:

"I will listen to my brother and not cause trouble for you and Father. I will do my best to complete any task you ask me to do."

Ernesto nodded, then raised his hand to stop Rafiela from following.

He walked alone on the street, on the last stretch of his journey home.

His heartstrings gradually tightened. The cool evening breeze on his face cleared his drowsy mind a little. He placed one hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

But he walked all the way to his own door without any accidents happening.

Ernesto pushed open the door to his house. Inside, his father was sitting on the sofa, waiting for his return.

"Where is Rafiella?"

Pan Qiao completely ignored her son and immediately noticed that her beloved daughter was missing.

"Ha, he wasn't lying to me."

Ernesto let out a long breath, the pent-up alcohol rising within him, causing him to sway and forcing him to lean against the doorframe to steady himself.

Pan Qiao noticed that something was wrong with her son and quickly got up and came over. As soon as she got close, she smelled the strong smell of alcohol.

"What happened?"

"...We were forced to become accomplices instead of the masterminds."

"Welcome everyone to Dosoles for the 8th Dosoles Extreme Triathlon Grand Prix, and welcome to myself, your old friend DDD."

The petite Sarkaz woman stood on the stage, still maintaining her amazing enthusiasm.

Her sudden appearance caused a burst of surprised cheers from the tourists and competitors in Dosoles.

DDD raised his hands high, welcoming the enthusiasm of his fans.

She spoke again only after the commotion subsided:

"Not long ago, I left Siesta and suddenly received an invitation from Dosoles, which I was very honored to receive. So I rushed here overnight to meet you all."

It was our beloved Mayor Candela who gave us this opportunity to meet.

Before the official start of this Ultimate Triathlon Grand Prix, please welcome Mayor Candela to deliver the opening address!

The applause and cheers surged like a tidal wave.

Candela stood up from the organizer's seat, turned her head to look at Pan Qiao, whose face was as calm as water, nodded slightly, and then walked onto the stage.

She took the microphone from DDD, cleared her throat, and said loudly:

"Citizens and tourists, welcome to my proud city, Dossores!"

I can guarantee that this Dosoles Extreme Triathlon Grand Prix will be the best ever, a spectacle you will never forget for the rest of your lives.

Get happy, laugh, scream.

This is the paradise I created for all of you!

Candela's speech instantly piqued everyone's curiosity, and another wave of cheers erupted from the crowd.

After delivering her opening remarks, Candela handed the microphone back to DDD and returned to the organizer's seat, but did not sit down.

She looked at Pan Qiao and chuckled softly:

"I still have a lot of things to do. I'm leaving the management of this competition entirely to you. Don't let me down, Lao Pan Qiao."

Pancho stared at Candela expressionlessly, offering no reply.

Candela was not surprised and turned away gracefully.

Meanwhile, DDD has already begun providing official commentary on the Extreme Triathlon Grand Prix schedule:

"This Grand Prix is ​​divided into three stages. The first stage involves finding a piece of red gold within a designated area. There are a total of twenty pieces of red gold. As long as you find one piece of red gold, you will qualify for the next stage."

In this process, there are no restrictions on the means, whether you honestly search for it, steal it, or even buy it directly from others.

We only recognize pure gold, not people!

After briefly explaining the rules of the first stage of the competition, DDD took out the list and began introducing the participating teams:

"The participating teams this time are all very strong. When I arrived in Dossores last night, I was so shocked after watching the game video that I almost fell off my chair."

The team we're introducing first today is a top contender for the championship... Team 'What the Captain Said'!

When Qi Yan heard that his team had been called out, he led his teammates excitedly to the host's stage.

However, apart from himself and the dazed Rafiella, Ernesto and the others all had their heads down, feeling extremely ashamed of their names.

Qi Yan took the microphone and excitedly announced his team's declaration:

"Once I've had my fill of playing, I'll slaughter you all!"

Chapter 238 These days, nobody believes you when you tell the truth.

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

As DDD took the microphone, he suddenly felt an urge to turn around and run away from Dosoles.

Whether it was snippets of information she gleaned from her own sources or her personal experiences in Siesta, she knew very well that Rupert always kept his word.

Unfortunately, the contestants and audience below were completely unaware of this, and many even burst into laughter.

They took Qi Yan's declaration as nothing more than a vicious joke.

"Oh ho ho... This contestant's declaration of participation is truly... moving."

With her professional skills, DDD managed to calm herself down, chuckled twice, and coaxed Qi Yan off the stage.

Then DDD took a deep breath, trying to remain calm as he flipped through the roster, and announced the next team:

"Next up, please welcome our team that advanced from the eating contest, the Pac-Man team!"

Shuiyue slowly walked onto the stage, her brows and eyes showing a lingering weariness, as if she hadn't rested well these past two days.

However, he still had a smile on his face, and he readily accepted the microphone, smiling as he said:

"This experience in Dosoles was indeed impressive, but I still hope to encounter more people and things that surprise me, so that I won't get tired of you all and end up eating you all up."

DDD fell silent.

She suddenly understood why the previous host had voluntarily gone on strike.

This year's contestants were the worst she had ever coached!

"Hehe... Shuiyue really said the most terrifying thing in the most calm tone. Let's look forward to his performance!"

After offering a brief compliment, DDD quickly invited Shuiyue to leave as well.

She then prayed silently for a moment, looked at the third team on the list, and her heart sank.

"Next up is the biggest favorite to win this Grand Prix, the formidable 'Retirement Home Limited Time 20% Off' team!"

DDD stared at the Doctor as he slowly walked onto the stage and said half-jokingly, "Please don't make any more of those scary declarations... and don't advertise for your own nursing home, or we'll have to charge you for advertising!"

The professor took the microphone, chuckled softly, and spoke in a steady tone:

"I'm looking forward to seeing how you all perform. Fight hard and enjoy your last moments in the competition."

"Wow, what a powerful declaration! Is this a sign they're about to take control of the game?"

DDD breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that this was the kindest declaration she had heard so far.

After sending the PhD off the stage, the next team was Chen and Lin Yuxia.

Chen took the microphone, somewhat dazed.

Last night, she and Lin Yuxia were busy preparing weapons and discussing Qi Yan's ideas, and they didn't take the competition seriously at all.

As a result, she was already on stage when she was shocked to realize that she hadn't even thought of a team name yet.

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen blurted out:

"Our team is the 'High Risk' team, and our competition motto is... You can rest assured that you will participate with confidence, and I will do my best to protect you."

Her 'confusing' remarks immediately drew laughter from the contestants and audience.

The laughter was even more joyful than when Qi Yan and Shui Yue were speaking.

Without saying a word, Chen led Lin Yuxia, whose face was dark, away from the stage.

Once offstage, the two instantly became entangled, gritting their teeth and hurling insults at each other.

The next few teams to take the stage were relatively conventional, which greatly reduced the pressure on DDD.