Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Dario grinned, dismissing the definition Amiya had imposed on him with a joke.

He raised his water glass, took a sip, and said leisurely:

"But if I feel uneasy and am prepared to keep Mr. Thorn here for a while before making a decision, what are your plans, Miss Amiya?"

Amiya smiled gently and said calmly:

"Then I can only take the Doctor and the Extreme Operator away first, and then turn back."

Dario was somewhat surprised.

They're so easy to talk to?

He glanced at the two powerful figures beside Amiya, initially assuming that Amiya had brought them along to start a fight at the slightest provocation...

Dario's breath hitched suddenly.

The girl in front of me said she would take the person away first and then come back, but she didn't say when she would come back or what she would do when she came back.

Dario reasonably suspected that the moment he let the Doctor and Exusiai go, Amiya would return with her forces to fight back!

He glanced at the patriot for a moment, his mind racing with calculations.

A legend has been passed down throughout this land that three Wendigos can destroy a small town.

Given Iberia's current state, trying to stop a Wendigo who is solely focused on saving lives is asking too much, especially with the imposing old man, Liboli, also present.

What puzzled Dario the most was that if Amiya was planning to forcibly rescue people, why did she ask him and the black-haired woman to come along?

Aren't they afraid of getting into a fight and becoming a burden?

Dario was completely baffled.

"Mr. Dario?"

Amiya's call pulled Dario back to reality from his reverie.

"Ahem, sorry, I was a little distracted just now." Dario composed himself and said seriously, "Actually, I've thought about it carefully and I think people should still have some trust in each other."

Of course, this doesn't mean we're willing to put aside all our doubts, so I'd like to make a request.

Amiya nodded: "Please go ahead."

"I can let the three Rhodes Island operators go, but if Rhodes Island wants to send operators into Iberia in the future, please submit a report to the Inquisition immediately."

Dario said solemnly, "If we discover that someone from Rhodes Island has secretly infiltrated Iberia, then I'm sorry, we will take the necessary coercive measures, after all, there are some suspicious points about you."

Of course, if Rhodes Island can be completely cleared of suspicion in the future, I am willing to personally apologize to your company on behalf of the court.

"There's no need for that. Mr. Dario is willing to give Rhodes Island his trust, and we will never let him down."

Amiya's smile instantly made the sunlight in the room seem brighter.

Dario's mood became uncontrollably cheerful, and he became even more convinced that his decision was correct.

How could such a cute little girl be involved with those monsters from the Deep Sea Church?

"Please wait a moment, I will go and bring the men over."

Dario got up and left the meeting room.

Amiya turned to look at the three Patriots, her two rabbit ears swaying happily.

“Great, Mr. Dario is very easy to talk to.”

Patriot nodded slightly, without mentioning that he had deliberately released a little bit of pressure from the moment he entered, causing Dario to subconsciously focus his thoughts on him.

Yela, who was holding a water glass, suddenly spoke up:

"In my mind, Iberia should be a good place, but why do I only see desolation and filth along the way?"

I don't like this place at all.

"Miss Yela, calm down!"

Amiya quickly comforted the great god.

If this guy loses his temper, no one in the room combined can stop him!

Yela puffed out her cheeks and stopped talking.

She clearly didn't intend to do anything; she was just expressing her opinion. But Amiya became very nervous.

This made her miss Qi Yan a little.

At least when chatting with Qi Yan, she can say whatever she wants, and sometimes what she says is even less frightening than what Qi Yan says.

She was sulking all day, and the temperature inside the room suddenly dropped uncontrollably.

When Dario led the three doctors into the house, they were startled by the sudden drop in temperature and shivered.

The three doctors peeked out from behind him and their faces lit up when they saw Amiya, but then they noticed the sullen Yera and the strange temperature in the room.

"My God, what are you doing, sister?" the doctor exclaimed.

Yera glanced at Dario, then turned her head away without saying a word.

The three doctors immediately distanced themselves from Dario.

Why are you so afraid of a young woman working in an office?

This was the first time in over a month that he had seen those three guys, the Doctor, show any signs of apprehension.

Even on the day the three PhDs were arrested, they were incredibly distraught.

"Thank you, Mr. Dalio. We have urgent matters to attend to on Rhodes Island, so we won't bother you any longer."

Amiya quickly stood up and bowed to Dario, then took Yera's hand and led the way away.

"Aren't you going to eat something before you leave?"

Dario wanted to persuade a few people to stay, to show his hospitality as the host.

Unfortunately, none of them intended to stay, and they hurriedly left the courtroom.

After the others left, Dario felt the room temperature gradually returning to normal and felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and reflection).

"Is it one of their Originium Arts? It's quite comfortable in this hot summer. I wish we could stay a little longer."

On the street outside the courtroom, Yera, holding Amiya's hand, said with a hint of helplessness:

"I'm not angry, you don't need to do this."

“I know, if you’re really angry, we should be moving forward like ice skaters right now.”

The Doctor chuckled and said, "I didn't expect Kal'tsit to be so generous, actually sending you guys to bail someone out. Even a white dog wouldn't get this kind of treatment."

Yera blinked; she still preferred the Doctor's way of talking.

She couldn't help but express her opinion again:

"As I traveled along, I saw that the architectural style of Iberia was very grand and magnificent, suggesting that it must be a very powerful country."

But why do the people here seem so...depressed, even giving off a dirty vibe? The whole country has a gloomy atmosphere.

This place is very different from Shelag. Even though Shelag's facilities are backward and people's vision is limited to the snow-capped mountains, there is still an upward spirit. But this country seems to be forever stuck in a certain era.

The doctor didn't rush to answer, but turned to look at the thorns beside him.

The best person to answer this question is this Agor, who grew up in Iberia.

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I feel terrible. I haven't been feeling well since yesterday. Last night I was trying to go to bed early, but I dreamt that all my friends bought houses together.

That's not the point. The point is that after they bought the house, instead of staying in their new place, they all came to my little rented apartment to have a party.

I was so angry that I woke up in the middle of the night, got up and beat my cat, then went back to sleep, but the dream continued!

Chapter 329 A Calamity More Terrifying Than the Great Tranquility

A hint of reminiscence appeared on Thorn's face.

Of course, he was only recalling that period of history in the history books; at his age, it was impossible for him to have experienced it personally.

"Iberia is the southernmost coastal country of Terra and has been greatly influenced by the neighboring Lateran, which has led to the flourishing of religious culture."

Thorn's tone carried a hint of melancholy: "As one of the few coastal countries on the Terra continent, this place was often associated with passion, vitality, luxury, and sunshine that bathed the coastline. It was even once known as the Golden Kingdom."

But that's all in the past. In its final glorious period, with the help of the Agorians, Iberia's technology advanced rapidly, propelling it to become a major power on the Terran continent. It even ventured into the oceans, building the largest fleet in all of Terra.

Yela listened and nodded repeatedly.

This is also the Iberia she remembers. Although Iberia did not grow to the state described by Thorn while she was asleep, it was not like it is now.

She did not interrupt Thorn, letting him continue speaking.

"Iberia's golden age did not last, as it was brought to a standstill by an unprecedented disaster."

Thorn recalled that turbulent era, which was described in history books in a mere one-page account, and spoke eloquently:

"A catastrophe known as the 'Great Silence' swept through the coastal cities of Iberia. The sea fell into an unprecedented calm, and strange things happened on the coast. Dramatic low tides and irregular waves heralded the impending disaster."

The coastal cities of Iberia suffered massive destruction, resulting in a technological gap and the abandonment of most technological products.

According to Qi Yan, this disaster is related to the competition between the Agorians and the Sea Heirs. Iberia has now tightened restrictions on entry into the country and is cracking down on the Agorians and the Deep Sea Church, which is closely related to the Sea Heirs.

Amidst this clash of forces, no one paid attention to how Iberia could rise again; the people living there even had to hope that their neighbor, Lateran, would take care of them.

Thorns surveyed the surroundings; the buildings still faintly revealed their former glory, but sadly, after the passage of time, no one was willing to waste the effort to maintain them.

Its former glory is now covered in dust and has lost its luster.

Thorn sighed:

"I am an Agorian, but I grew up on this land. Compared to my homeland, which is called Agor, I consider Iberia to be my country. I admit that I have a deep affection for this place."

I look forward to the day when Iberia can return to its golden age.

Yela blinked her blue eyes, and a smile played on her lips:

"Keep it up! I'm also looking forward to seeing this country restored to its clean state. I really don't like seeing dirty places."

Thorn nodded, his expression not changing much, but his golden eyes revealed a firm resolve.

The professor chuckled and said from the side:

"When you become a great hero of Iberia, don't forget to advertise for Rhodes Island and make Rhodes Island offices all over Iberia."

“That depends on Qi Yan’s actions.” Thorn also smiled, a slight curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. “He said that one day when he finishes his business in Lontinim, he will definitely come to Iberia.”

"...The Great Tranquility is terrifying enough, is he going to unleash another massive dog attack?"

The doctor wiped away non-existent cold sweat.

The group smiled, their doubts about the current state of the country finally dissipating.

However, Amiya immediately remembered her important matter:

"Doctor, Letania has declared war on Rhodes Island. Everyone needs your help to take charge. It's too late to go back now, you..."

"Wait, what's going on?"

The doctor almost jumped right into Patriot's arms, his voice trembling with fear.

Amiya quickly recounted the whole story.

After hearing this, the doctor patted his chest and let out a long sigh of relief:

"You scared me! There must be some misunderstanding. If Letania really didn't accept this, or even wanted to send troops to attack Rhodes Island, it would have been destroyed long ago."

Amiya was somewhat shocked: "Mr. Qi Yan wouldn't do something so cruel, would he?"

The doctor patted her head and smiled without saying a word.

He was aware of Amiya's feelings for Qi Yan, and Qi Yan was incredibly gentle to Amiya, which inevitably made Amiya view Qi Yan through a lens of prejudice.

But the doctor knew that Qi Yan truly didn't care about killing people.

In Qi Yan's eyes, apart from certain specific groups, the people on this land are not much different from NPCs in a game.

Even now, the PhD student still doesn't understand what the basis is for Qi Yan's ability to distinguish between different groups of people.

"Lend me your terminal for a moment, I need to contact Kal'tsit and explain the situation."

The Doctor asked Amiya for the terminal, and then indicated that there was no need for everyone to linger on the street; they could just get in the car.