Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Until his figure disappeared at the top of the stairs on the third floor, Ines suddenly showed a pained expression, arched her body, and covered her eyes tightly.

Chapter 025 He Killed a Person

W walked up to Ines, looking somewhat surprised.

"You just used Originium Arts?"

“Yes.” Ines’s voice trembled slightly. “This backlash was terrifying.”

She slowly lowered her hand, her pupils were bloodshot and crimson.

"What exactly did you see?"

W was startled and turned to find a doctor.

But Ines grabbed her wrist, preventing her from leaving.

"Don't let anyone know what just happened!" Ines said sternly.

W looked somewhat taken aback and asked again, "What exactly did you see?"

Ines closed her eyes, her expression somewhat terrified:

"I... can't explain it clearly. I can't see many things clearly, except for one image."

It was a room completely different from the style of this land. It contained many strange electronic devices, and a monitor hanging on the wall was playing strange images, like a news program, and the sound was very loud.

It was dark outside, and the room was dark. A woman covered in wounds huddled in a corner, and a man lay on the floor, his body a bloody mess, not a single patch of intact skin visible. The white-clad Rupert held a knife, looking down at the man's corpse.

W frowned, puzzled. "He killed that man? What's so scary about that?"

Ines opened her eyes, her scarlet gaze fixed on W, and slowly said:

"That man is his father."

After changing back into his old clothes, Qi Yan took advantage of the night to return to the outside of the Peterheim High School.

Those Reunion Movement members have disappeared without a trace.

Qi Yan didn't pay much attention to this.

He never intended to conceal his escape, since Patriot was an old fogey and wouldn't lay a hand on a kid his age.

As for Mephisto, he probably couldn't even beat his own sister.

From beginning to end, Qi Yan never took that guy, whose soul had gone mad to the point of being twisted, seriously.

As Qi Yan climbed over the courtyard wall, he recalled the information he had learned during his casual conversation with the squad leader on the way back.

"Just received official orders: a general offensive will begin tomorrow, with the objective of capturing the core city. You better watch out!"

“My area of ​​responsibility is the park three blocks from Peterheim High School. If you are in danger, run in that direction.”

"Remember, don't let hatred cloud your judgment; staying alive is the most important thing!"

Qi Yan landed inside the school, glanced up at the pitch-black night, and walked towards the teaching building.

When he tiptoed back into the classroom, he discovered that no one was asleep.

"Anna, where is Zoya?"

Qi Yan looked at Anna strangely, and then noticed that Anna's clothes had obviously been changed, but there were still some bloodstains.

Anna curled up in a ball, her expression somewhat blank, as if she hadn't heard Qi Yan's question.

Natalia stepped forward and answered for her:

"Zoya is safe in a classroom on the first floor. Her military police father infiltrated the school, and the father and daughter were reunited."

"That's good."

Qi Yan nodded knowingly and prepared to go back to his desk to sleep.

Natalia gently tugged at Qi Yan's sleeve and whispered:

"Didn't you notice that besides Zoya, there's another person missing?"

Qi Yan looked completely innocent: "I found out, Vika isn't here. Is she dead?"

Natalia fell silent for a moment.

Anna slowly raised her head, her lifeless eyes fixed on Qi Yan.

Sonia's figure blocked Anna's view, and she glared angrily at Qi Yan:

"Can you please stop adding fuel to the fire?"

Qi Yan shrugged and didn't say anything.

At this moment, Qi Lin also came over and calmly recounted everything that had happened during the time he was away.

"So, your Originium Arts are now so proficient that they can even curve?" Qi Yan raised an eyebrow and questioned, "When did you secretly start practicing? Didn't I say that if you can solve a problem with your fists, don't use Originium Arts?"

Qi Lin said expressionlessly, "I've never practiced it. I've only simulated it a few times in my mind. Besides, you're focusing on the wrong thing."

As Qi Lin spoke, she gestured with her chin toward Anna.

Over there, Anna had buried her face in her arms again, and the way she was gripping her clothes tightly showed that she was not calm at the moment.

Sonia repeatedly warned Qi Yan with her eyes, trying to stop him from talking nonsense.

The latter raised his hand and made a gesture of acceptance.

Then Qi Yan walked to Anna's side, squatted down, and said softly:

“Vika is dead, she died right before your eyes, you witnessed her death, you saw her life fade away.”

"Say it, Sukabul!"

Sonia almost lost her temper on the spot.

Fortunately, Rosalyn and Rada stopped her in time, allowing Qi Lin to slowly retract her raised leg.

Qi Yan ignored the chaos behind him and continued:

"So you're filled with resentment now, feeling that Qi Lin killed your best friend, and you're in a lot of pain, right?"

Anna raised her head and slowly shook her little head:

"I don't hate Sister Qi Lin. She didn't do anything wrong. I'm just... feeling really bad. Maybe I'd feel better if I did it myself."

"You're wrong, Anna."

Qi Yan said calmly, “Killing the person you love with your own hands will only bring you endless pain. Even if the other person is unforgivable, even if what they did fills you with hatred, even if after you kill them, those who know the truth will only sympathize with you or even applaud, it will not alleviate the pain you are enduring in the slightest.”

Therefore, never say anything like, "I want to end my friend's life."

Something seemed to have touched Anna's heart, and tears welled up uncontrollably.

She grabbed Qi Yan's clothes, buried her face in his chest, and cried loudly.

The classroom was quiet, save for Anna's muffled sobs.

Qi Yan gently stroked Anna's soft hair, offering silent comfort.

A moment later, Anna's crying stopped.

She lifted her head from Qi Yan's embrace, her voice still choked with sobs, and said haltingly:

"Thank you. Actually, from the moment Vika betrayed me, I shouldn't have considered her a friend anymore. Maybe if I could just be strong, I wouldn't be causing trouble for everyone."

"No, she is still your best friend." Qi Yan's smile was somewhat forced. "Even if what she did hurt you, the feelings you once had may change, but they will not be erased. Love and hate are sometimes intertwined."

Trying to forget or hide it is useless. Accept it, or rather, face it, and then prove to it through your actions that you can make changes and prevent that from happening again.

Anna lowered her eyes slightly, her eyes red from crying, and gradually became lost in her own thoughts.

Sonia and Natalia, who were standing beside him, looked at Qi Yan with some surprise.

In their eyes, Qi Yan was always carefree and irresponsible, with an air of being like a worm crawling all over him if he didn't act shamelessly.

But when he gets serious, he actually has a charming quality.

Like a man with a story, who has weathered many storms, he returns still a youth.

Qi Lin stood silently behind Qi Yan, her golden eyes revealing sadness and regret for some reason.

Chapter 026 The Fighting Spirit Engraved in the Bone

Anna eventually calmed down.

No one knows whether she has truly come to her senses or is forcing herself to calm down.

In short, after sincerely thanking everyone, she seemed to return to her usual routine and began recording the food distribution plan for tomorrow.

Upon seeing her notebook, Qi Yan slapped his forehead, only then remembering the important matter:

"Anna, no need to write this down. I just found out that the Reunion Movement will launch a general offensive tomorrow. Give the instructions and tell the students to prepare."

The Reunion Movement members outside will be leaving tomorrow, and I'll be taking them with me as we leave the school.

Upon hearing this, Anna and the other bear girls perked up.

Rosalyn couldn't help but clench her fists and exclaimed excitedly:

"This hellish time is finally over. As long as I can get out of the school, even if I die with those damned Reunion Movement members, it's better than being trapped here to die."

"Don't worry, I'll make sure nothing happens to you while I'm here." Qi Yan smiled and turned to look at Qi Lin. "Take me to see those military police officers."

Qi Lin nodded and led the way without saying a word.

The others quickly followed.

When Qi Yan arrived at the classroom where the soldiers and police were, Zoya was already nestled next to her father, fast asleep.

Upon seeing Qi Yan, her father quickly deduced from their positions that this person was the student leader mentioned by Qi Lin and the others.

"You're finally back. I suggest you immediately gather the students in the school and rush out with me to seek protection from the military and police."

Zoya's father stood up, walked up to Qi Yan, his expression solemn yet pleading.

Qi Yan waved his hand and said:

"The time is not right yet. The Reunion Movement will launch its final offensive tomorrow, and natural disasters will also strike. If you have a way to inform your main force, please spread this message immediately."

Zoya's father's expression changed.

The military police behind him also tensed up.

The group huddled together, whispered among themselves for a moment, and finally one of them stepped forward from the queue.

Zoya's father looked at Qi Yan and said:

"I hope you can let my companion go; he will relay the message back."

"Okay, but aren't you going to leave?" Qi Yan asked curiously.

Zoya's father shook his head, looked at Sonia and the others behind Qi Yan, and said in a deep voice:

“There are still many children here, and I must stay to protect them. It’s not that I don’t trust you, but it’s my responsibility.”

“Okay, I accept this answer.” Qi Yan nodded. “You and your companions will also be under my protection tomorrow. Get some rest tonight.”

Zoya's father was somewhat surprised and uncertain.

He couldn't understand how this boy, who looked about the same age as his daughter, had the confidence to say such things.

Confidence? Or arrogance?

Unfortunately, Qi Yan had no intention of communicating with him further. He waved to let the selected military policeman leave and then turned back to his classroom.

After Anna returned, the group fell into a deep sleep.

In the dimly lit classroom, only a pair of golden eyes remained open, gazing silently at the ceiling, recalling Qi Yan's words of comfort to Anna.

The sky was even more gloomy the next day.

A gust of wind, mixed with fine particles, swept through the city.

Qi Yan opened his eyes, and the golden traces in them became even more obvious.

Anna had already woken up and was staying by his side.

Seeing that Qi Yan had woken up, he asked: