Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Murphy's brows furrowed beneath his cloak as he carefully examined the woman who had suddenly appeared before him.

The other person was also wearing a cloak, but with a pure white mask on their face. Golden hair hung down along the edge of the mask. Even though the woman's whole body was completely covered, she still exuded an inexplicable sense of majesty.

"Murphy, this is the captain who came down from above to take charge of this operation. His code name is White."

Begler then introduced the woman's identity.

Murphy immediately bowed in greeting:

"Captain Bai, my manor is quite far from here, so I was the last to arrive."

“It’s enough that you came.” Captain Bai nodded. “I’m here to hold this meeting for only two reasons.”

First, we must arrange for the evacuation of the city's residents. They are citizens of Letania and should not become casualties in the power struggle among those in power.

At this point, everyone looked at Murphy, waiting for his reply.

In previous meetings, Murphy was the most vocal advocate for keeping the citizens alive to add to the fun of the discussion.

Murphy's answer was concise and to the point, which surprised them somewhat.

Captain White, his pale purple eyes beneath his mask, gazed intently at Murphy before continuing:

"Secondly, I need you to provide detailed information about Qi Yan."

"...I don't understand." Murphy countered, "I've already compiled the information about Qi Yan and handed it over to my colleagues in the Queen's Voice. Captain Bai, is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

"It's about the strength level classification of Qi Yan."

Captain Bai picked up a document from the table in front of him and said eloquently, "Your report concludes that Qi Yan is a powerhouse at the same level as the Witch King, but the only evidence is that Qi Yan once used ice-type Originium Arts to cover an area of ​​Dosoles, and the aftermath of the battle caused a tsunami that submerged Dosoles."

"Isn't that enough?"

Murphy was somewhat puzzled.

In his view, the mere aftershocks of Qi Yan's fight with others were enough to threaten a city, which was full proof of Qi Yan's strength.

The white captain's persistent questioning gave Murphy the feeling that the other party was deliberately making things difficult for him.

Captain White tossed the documents into Murphy's arms, his voice icy:

"Murphy, you are a hereditary viscount in Viseheim, and since your father's death, you have preferred to be addressed by your surname."

Your father, when you were fourteen, offended a duke at a banquet, and was eventually framed and killed along with his wife and siblings—a total of five people.

"So you harbor hatred towards Letania because of this?"

The documents fell on Murphy and scattered everywhere.

Murphy didn't reach out to catch them, letting them drift and fall around him.

"Captain White, I don't understand the connection between these two things," Murphy said calmly.

"Who is Qi Yan fighting? What methods did he use? Why did he suddenly kidnap you and come to Letania?"

Captain White stared intently at Murphy, as if trying to see through her true thoughts: "Why did you omit these points in your report?"

“Because I don’t know,” Murphy said frankly.

These words immediately darkened everyone's gaze.

Murphy had anticipated their reaction and frankly stated:

"When Qi Yan used Originium Arts, I was still on a ship in the artificial sea, drinking red wine with a socialite in my arms. I never thought that the other party's real target was people like us."

Later, when Qi Yan fought the unknown blue-haired woman, I only saw the woman take out two staffs and summon a huge clock phantom.

Then it was as if a segment of my time had been forcibly cut off. One second the woman was displaying her power, the next she was flying high into the air, the illusory clock in the sky shattered, and then a tsunami occurred.

"You still haven't explained why Qi Yan came to Letania. Why did he approach you?" Captain Bai pressed.

Murphy took a deep breath and then exhaled forcefully.

Bengeller and the others tensed their muscles beneath their cloaks, ready to fight Murphy to the death at any moment.

But Murphy just spread his hands with three parts grievance, seven parts confusion, and ninety parts helplessness, and said:

"Would you believe me if I said he really picked me randomly?"

Begler and the others felt as if they were listening to a fairy tale.

Only Captain White hesitated for a moment before choosing to believe Murphy's statement.

She got up, went over to pick up the documents from the floor, and then returned to her chair and sat down.

"So, back to you, after returning to Viseheim, you were unusually close to Qi Yan and always thought of him. Can I interpret this as you harboring hatred and trying to use Qi Yan to take revenge on Letania?"

“Captain White, since you have investigated my background, you should know what happened next,” Murphy replied.

Captain White made no move and continued speaking, following Murphy's lead:

"Yes, I know that after your father and your elders passed away, you became the heir of the Murphy family and began managing family affairs at the age of fourteen. You are excellent and hardworking. After a brief period of chaos, you have actually gradually taken control of the family and made the family show signs of rising again."

"Until I turned eighteen."

Murphy took the initiative to speak, recounting her experience in a completely flat voice: "I was invited to a banquet."

At that banquet, I met the duke again, and he invited me to a bet: to stand in front of a room and guess how many people were inside.

He asked me to guess how many people were in the room and then bark like a dog... I didn't bark.

I was at an impasse with the Duke for a long time until he suddenly conceded defeat and opened the door.

Inside are the friends who stayed by my side during the darkest four years of the Murphy family, encouraging, supporting, and helping me manage family affairs.

Their necks were hanging by ropes, and they had already suffocated to death while I was locked in a standoff with the Duke…

As Murphy recounted his ordeal, the room fell into a deathly silence.

A queen's voice, lost in thought, instinctively asked:

"Why have I never heard of such a horrifying thing before?"

“Because he is a duke,” Murphy said casually.

All the queens felt as if something was suddenly stuck in their throats.

“No need for that, gentlemen.” Instead, Murphy suddenly shrugged and reassured everyone, “That duke is long dead. One day, the Queen’s voice suddenly stormed into his manor, arrested him, and within a few days, his body was hung on the outside of the tower for treason.”

"...So it was him."

At that moment, everyone found the corresponding event in their minds.

Chapter 307 Harmonica

While the others were lost in shock and realization, Murphy looked down at Captain White:

"So, as you can see, my enemy has long since died, so why should I hate him?"

It was because of the Queen's Voice's actions that my enemy, whom I had no hope of revenge for in this life, was brought to justice. I am filled with gratitude for the Queen's Voice. It was Her Majesty's holy might that swept away the hatred in my heart.

It was with this sense of gratitude that I worked hard for several years before finally joining the Queen's Voice team.

Captain Bai didn't say anything.

Murphy paused for a moment, his words gradually becoming sharper:

"If Captain Bai doubts my loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen, then he is doubting my dignity as a human being, my filial piety as a son, and my loyalty to my friends."

Even if you are the captain, I will still choose to rebel!

Captain Bai seemed somewhat interested: "So what would you do?"

Murphy took a deep breath, straightened his chest, and said loudly:

"I must go to Her Majesty the Queen to seek justice!"

Captain Bai: "..."

The faces of Begler and the others beneath their cloaks were somewhat distorted.

Despite it being a very serious occasion, Murphy's aggrieved demeanor, as if he were going to complain to his parents, made them want to laugh.

Are you trying not to laugh?

Captain Bai suddenly turned to look at Begler and the others: "Why are you laughing?"

As the Queen's voice, Murphy faced suspicion from his companions. His first thought was to seek Her Majesty's help. Was there a problem with that?

Begler and the others were immediately embarrassed.

They wanted to say that Her Majesty the Queen, such a great figure, would never have the time to concern herself with the trivial matters of people like them.

However, even if they had a thousand times the courage, they wouldn't dare to say such things.

"Captain White, we don't really want to believe that Murphy would do something outrageous."

Begler lowered his head and changed the subject, avoiding the main point: "But the situation is getting more and more tense, and Murphy's position is very awkward. Once we have a conflict with Qi Yan, Murphy will become Qi Yan's first target for revenge."

For Murphy's safety, I think we should get him out of Viseheim as soon as possible.

"I do not go."

Before Captain White could answer, Murphy spoke first.

Everyone looked at Murphy with some surprise.

Facing the gaze of the crowd, Murphy stiffened his neck and said:

"I am the voice of the Queen, how can I have any reason to desert my post?"

Just as I previously supported sacrificing the lives of Viseheim citizens to appease Qi Yan, if my death can vent Qi Yan's anger and alleviate Letania's losses, I will not hesitate to do so!

Begler and the others exchanged glances, their doubts largely dispelled by Murphy's attitude.

"In that case, I happen to have a task for you."

Captain Bai suddenly spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.

She reached into her cloak and pulled out a small, delicate harmonica.

"This is an Originium Arts creation that Her Majesty the Empress entrusted to me before I set off."

It contains Originium Arts personally infused by Her Majesty the Empress, and when activated, it can unleash power equivalent to Her Majesty the Empress's single strike.

"I want you to take this with you, Murphy. If we really go to war with Qi Yan, use it to ambush him."

Murphy took the harmonica almost without hesitation.

After Captain White handed over the harmonica, he waved to Murphy that he could leave.

But as Murphy reached the door, she suddenly seemed to remember something and asked:

"What race is the woman who fought Qi Yan?"

Murphy turned around, thought for a moment, and then answered:

"It should be a Sarkaz, but it also has Sarkaz characteristics. I suspect it might be a legendary fallen angel."

"I understand."

Captain Bai nodded.

Seeing that the other party didn't seem to want to ask any further questions, Murphy simply pushed open the door and left the room.

After Murphy left, Begler and the others could no longer contain themselves.

"Captain White, you're handing such an important weapon directly to Murphy. What if he really betrays us?"

"Captain White, although Murphy's words are sincere, I think it's best if we remain cautious."

Seeing their tension, Captain Bai waved his hand nonchalantly:

"It's all a lie. That's just an ordinary harmonica that I carry with me to pass the time on the road."

I just wanted to take this opportunity to see if Murphy was truly loyal to Her Majesty the Queen.

"Ah this..."

Begler and the others were dumbfounded.

They couldn't fathom the significance of this method of identification.

Murphy has truly betrayed us, and he will not face any punishment.

And if Murphy hadn't betrayed them...