Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

W stared at Arturo, uncertainly saying:

"You mean, the White Queen is coming to see you?"

"Yes, I've come to see her."

A cold voice suddenly appeared behind W.

The White Queen, wearing her mask, glanced at the unconscious military policeman not far away with her pale purple eyes, making sure he was alright, before turning her gaze to W.

W, whose gaze had been locked onto by the White Queen, straightened its little devil tail and darted around in its eyes, trying to find a way to escape.

The White Queen said coldly:

"Don't make a futile struggle, Sarkaz. I just heard you mention Qi Yan."

"Qi Yan? Who's that? I don't know him!" W shook his head frantically.

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It's finally recovered. If it hadn't gotten better, my cat would have gone crazy.

I haven't dared to use my phone these past few days. When I'm bored, I play with my cat, but the cat has started avoiding me. It's so frustrating.

Chapter 339: It is easy to change the country, but it is difficult to change one’s nature

The White Queen slowly raised her hand, and a musical note danced gently at her fingertips:

"If you don't know me, that makes things easier. You attacked my people, so it's only fair that I punish you."

W immediately bristled and turned to burrow behind Arturo.

Arturo remained indifferent, his slender white fingers plucking the strings of his harp, creating a barrier to block W.

W's nose was almost flattened, but he didn't have time to cry out in pain. Seeing that the musical notes on the White Queen's fingertips were about to slip from her grasp, he hurriedly said:

"Yes, yes, I'm very close to that dog. We've even sparred with each other!"

The notes paused at the White Queen's fingertips.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes beneath the mask.

This outspoken Sarkaz has revealed a rather outrageous amount of information.

If the two were truly in that kind of relationship, then the White Queen was indeed somewhat wary and dared not do anything to W, lest Qi Yan come looking for trouble.

Where is Qi Yan?

The White Queen scattered the musical notes from her fingertips, crossed her arms, and asked the two people in front of her a question.

W decisively shifted the blame:

"I don't know either. I just came to find him. You're asking about Sakorta."

Arturo withdrew his gaze from W and looked back at the White Queen:

"He was outside the city, saying he was looking for someone. As for me, I was just ordered by him to announce to Wolumond the impending catastrophe."

I thought I'd have to do a lot of explaining, but since Her Majesty the Queen is here, my task is much easier.

The White Queen silently watched Arturo.

She believed Qi Yan's prediction.

That guy may be eccentric, but he wouldn't stoop to causing trouble with such a ridiculous lie.

But now, Severin, who is in charge of the city, trusts the messenger of natural disaster named Peterman more.

"Should we still reveal our identities?" The White Queen asked helplessly.

She didn't want to complicate the situation further before finding 'Mr. L,' who seemed to have ulterior motives.

Arturo looked at the White Queen, who was caught in a dilemma, and a slight smile appeared on his lips:

"Your Majesty seems to be in a dilemma. Why don't you tell me, and I'll offer some advice?"

The White Queen raised an eyebrow slightly beneath her mask:

“You seem a little different. The last time I saw you, you were trembling with fear, but now you can stand in front of me without any fear.”

Did Qi Yan give you the courage?

Despite his dark past being exposed, Arturo showed no embarrassment whatsoever.

She subtly distanced herself from W, whom she loathed from the bottom of her heart, and said slowly:

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood one thing. The only person I have ever been afraid of is Qi Yan, because of my Originium Arts, I am naturally restrained by that guy Qi Yan."

But that's not the point. The point is that Her Majesty the Queen seems to be in a dilemma—she doesn't want to reveal her identity, yet she also wants to stop the natural disaster.

"So, do you have any good ideas?" The White Queen was intrigued.

Arturo's demeanor at this moment was completely different from when he was with Qi Yan; he wore an elegant smile, yet uttered insane words:

"It would be better to just let things take their course and let natural disasters strike."

An overwhelming force descended upon Arturo in an instant.

The White Queen's purple eyes were filled with icy coldness:

“Sarkota, don’t think that just because you have Qi Yan backing you up, you can provoke me at will. As the Queen of Letania, I will never tolerate my people being harmed.”

Even if Qi Yan himself came, I would not agree to this proposal.

"You misunderstood."

Arturo's breathing was heavy, and he was finding it difficult to speak under the pressure of this aura, yet he still managed a smile:

"First of all, although I have Qi Yan's protection, I would not be foolish enough to provoke Your Majesty the Empress."

Secondly, this wasn't Qi Yan's intention; he simply wanted me to remind Wolumond to see if this natural disaster could be averted.

"Roar! I understand!" W suddenly jumped up and yelled, "You woman have ulterior motives! Your Majesty, seize her immediately! I'll explain to Qi Yan!"

At this moment, the White Queen completely unleashed her imperial authority, stopping W's madness with a low shout.

W's little tail twitched impatiently behind her twice.

If she hadn't been hoping to find Qi Yan's whereabouts through Arturo, she would have already recklessly started dropping bombs all over the city and tried to escape.

She had already gleaned some details from the conversation between the White Queen and Arturo.

For example, the White Queen and Qi Yan are not sworn enemies. As long as she doesn't kill people indiscriminately, her life is safe.

Arturo glanced at W, genuinely disliking this Sarkaz.

However, she wasn't going to argue with W at this moment, and continued to look at the White Queen:

“Your Majesty, I can tell that you are not in a good mood right now. Although I dare not pry into your inner feelings, I think that the situation in Wolumond that you saw during your incognito visit these past few days has not satisfied you.”

"Why am I dissatisfied?" the White Queen snorted. "Although the leaders of Wolumonde are stubborn, they are loyal subjects who are wholeheartedly devoted to the people. The decrees I issued here are also enforced. The infected have their own neighborhoods and can create the life they like with their own hands."

Wolumond is a town I'm proud of; few towns on this land can boast such harmonious coexistence between the infected and the uninfected!

Arturo covered his mouth and chuckled:

"Harmonious coexistence? It's nothing more than being forced to keep a group of creatures around you out of respect for your authority."

People infected with the virus never have true freedom. If they can truly create the life they want, why must they be confined to a single neighborhood?

If a natural disaster strikes, and the shadow of crisis looms over the residents of Wolumond, who do you think will be the first to be evicted and persecuted?

"Then I will prevent the crisis from occurring."

The White Queen declared domineeringly, "I am the Queen of Letania. Protecting my people is my responsibility. You do not need to tempt me with words."

Human nature is something that cannot be tested, regardless of whether one is infected or not.

If that's all you wanted to say, then please leave. I'll take good care of things in Wolumond, as long as Qi Yan doesn't cause trouble.

Arturo bowed gracefully, then straightened up and said:

“I can leave, but this is a rare opportunity, Your Majesty. If you want to change the status quo of Letania, you must first change the hearts and minds of the people.”

I guess you want to overthrow the aristocracy, which would require unifying all commoners, regardless of whether they are infected or not. While the crisis will test humanity, it is also a good opportunity for the two groups to merge.

With you and Qi Yan here, the threat of natural disasters is already insignificant.

As Arturo slowly revealed his true thoughts, the White Queen's eyes showed increasing astonishment.

She had never met Arturo before and thought that this woman was just a canary kept by Qi Yan's side.

But at this moment, the two truly came into contact for the first time, and the White Queen suddenly discovered that this woman was frighteningly sharp-minded, and the ideas that arose in her head were equally frightening.

Even W was somewhat surprised, constantly scrutinizing the strange Sarkaz in front of him.

After a long silence, W broke the silence first, uttering a soul-searching question:

"Are you mentally ill too?"

Chapter 340 Three women and one drama

Arturo's breath hitched.

The atmosphere she had just built up was shattered by W's single sentence.

Taking a deep breath, Arturo ignored W and continued to stare directly at the White Queen:

"According to the information Qi Yan gave me, this natural disaster will cause an earthquake, tearing the earth apart and creating a rift valley filled with Originium."

This type of natural disaster causes significant damage to buildings, but with adequate preparation, it shouldn't result in many casualties. I can also cooperate with Her Majesty in this. What do you think?

"What is your purpose?" the White Queen inquired.

"Isn't this interesting?"

Arturo gave a sly smile, like a kitten that had just stolen some fish.

These days, she's been following Qi Yan around, always watching him cause trouble, while she's been kept in check.

Now that Qi Yan has finally set her free for the time being, Arturo has rediscovered that feeling he once had.

The White Queen lowered her head, lost in thought.

To be honest, she was actually somewhat persuaded by Arturo.

As long as there are no casualties, the loss of some property is nothing to the White Queen.

"Where is Qi Yan? I want to speak with him directly," the White Queen said.

“Unfortunately, I’m also a pitiful person who was left behind by Qi Yan.” Arturo spread his hands. “Now, even Qi Yan himself probably doesn’t know his own position.”

"What do you mean?" W frowned. "How could such a big dog get lost?"

Arturo turned his head and looked deeply into W's eyes.

W's expression gradually went blank: "Is he really directionally challenged?"

Arturo pursed his lips slightly and explained in a gentle tone:

"Generally speaking, I don't really like to use this word to describe this type of person. They are just more focused on the scenery along the way and travel without a care in the world."

"You're a total directional idiot too!" W exclaimed.

At that moment, she had a sudden realization.

No wonder Qi Yan hasn't shown up in Wolumond for so long after leaving Viseheim; he must have gotten lost!

Not only her, but even the White Queen nodded slightly, finally understanding why she had wasted several days of effort searching for people and found nothing.

Arturo's little face was a bit dark.

What's wrong with you guys being bad at directions?

Did this directionally challenged person eat your rice?

Once we're back by Qi Yan's side, I'm going to tell all of you a good story!

"Gentlemen, this is not the place for idle chatter. Why don't we go to my temporary residence and talk at a more leisurely pace?"

The White Queen extended an invitation, but her tone left no room for refusal.

W's eyes widened slightly:

"You two are causing trouble, don't drag me into it! If you mess things up, that dog will beat you up!"