Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"When the time comes, I'm going to find Qi Yan and have a good talk with him. Back in Qiecheng, he left me speechless."

Helag: "..."

The two elderly people looked at each other and then burst into laughter at the same time.

After laughing for a moment, Patriot regained his serious expression:

"Perhaps, if necessary, Ms. Seria and her defense team can simply be responsible for providing support."

Rhodes Island has recently recruited some new operators. If a general were to command them, Silver Spear Pegasus would provide them with a rare training opportunity.

Helag nodded and said:

"If Ms. Kal'tsit agrees, I would be happy to meet with them again."

In my opinion, we still won't fight each other. On the one hand, the Grand Knight Commander of Kazimierz is not an impulsive person, and on the other hand, the Doctor must have already arranged everything.

If I'm not truly old enough to lose my judgment, the target of this Silver Spear Pegasus unit's charge should be the hill not far from the ship.

Patriot nodded, agreeing with Hrag's assessment.

No sooner had the two finished speaking than they saw the silver light in the distance begin to move.

Alarms immediately blared throughout the Rhodes Island ship, and Kal'tsit broadcast a message to all combat operators to prepare for landing on the deck.

Herag and his companion exchanged a glance, put down their teacups, and walked to the window to watch quietly as the silver light streaked across the horizon like a shooting star.

The silver meteor went faster and faster, eventually leaving a silver trail nearly a hundred meters long.

In just a few breaths, the silver meteor covered a distance of ten kilometers, brushed past the Rhodes Island ship, and crashed into a nearby hill under the watchful eyes of many operators on the Rhodes Island deck.

The roar echoed across the vast天地 (heaven and earth), and the hills collapsed amidst the billowing dust.

Then, the spotless silver team, stepping through the dust, marched past the Rhodes Island ships with orderly steps, heading towards their encampment.

This is both an exercise and a demonstration.

"A brilliant charge. Even as an opponent, Silver Spear Pegasus commands my heartfelt respect," Herag said leisurely.

Patriot nodded: "They are true knights and outstanding warriors."

But now that Kazimierz's operation has begun, how will the Doctor counterattack unfold?

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Herag said.

"Me too."

Russell got out of his car and returned to the Control Yuan building with a smile on his face.

She was very satisfied with this exchange.

Silver Spear Pegasus had already reported Rhodes Island's reaction to her. When they launched their attack, the entire Rhodes Island ship went on high alert, preparing to meet them on the deck as if facing a formidable enemy.

This confirms Russell's suspicions: apart from Qi Yan, Rhodes Island likely has no power capable of resisting defense-level forces like Silver Spear Pegasus.

Although Qi Yan could single-handedly overthrow the Grand Knights, Russell believed that the Doctor was not the kind of person who acted impulsively, and that Rhodes Island's actions would have endless consequences.

At best, it could lead to a crisis of trust among internal allies; at worst, it could cause Rhodes Island to be constantly wary of its future collaborations with other nations.

"So, Doctor, what will your demonstration be?"

Russell returned to his office calmly, putting aside all trivial matters, and waited patiently for the doctor's counterattack.

But after waiting for a long time, she still didn't receive any news about any Rhodes Island operators' operations.

This made Russell frown slightly.

Just as she was starting to lose her composure, there was finally a knock on the door.

But when Russell allowed the other party to come in, her brows furrowed even more.

"Didn't I say that, for the time being, you shouldn't bother me with your trivial matters, except for the Silver Spear and Pegasus?" Russell questioned authoritatively.

The staff member, with a layer of fine sweat on his forehead, quickly explained:

"Grand Knight Commander, this is truly an emergency! Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received an official notification from Letania!"

Russell felt a jolt of fear, but not enough to lose his composure:

"Because of what?"

"They say they've received video evidence that the Witch King's afterimage appeared in the Knights' Arena in Kazimierz!" The staff member was frantic, scratching his head in frustration. "They demand an explanation from Kazimierz and that the villain who summoned the Witch King's afterimage be captured and returned to them."

Russell: "...?"

"The Witch King's afterimage?!" Russell was somewhat agitated. "How could that thing possibly appear in Kazimierz?"

"...It's...it's the Little White Knight."

With this clue, Russell immediately recalled the Originium Arts out-of-control incident that Qi Yan had orchestrated. He realized that the howling red phantom was the Witch King's afterimage that Letania had mentioned.

Qi Yan, Letania, the lingering shadow of the Witch King...

When all the clues came together, Russell's expression immediately turned grim.

She reached out to grab the lingering image of the Witch King, but that was Qi Yan!

This was clearly a deliberate act by Letania. Letania never intended to actually capture Qi Yan, and even if they did, Letania wouldn't dare to take him in. They were simply there to deliberately annoy Kazimierz.

But Letania is not Ursus, and they are sworn enemies of Casimir. There is only one reason why they did this...

"Rhodes Island, what kind of spell did you cast on the Twin Queens?" Russell said, somewhat distressed. "They're actually willing to give you such a huge favor."

Is this the doctor's counterattack? Ruthless enough!

The international incident orchestrated by the doctor and Russell's own Silver Spear Pegasus demonstration were nothing short of child's play.

But Russell quickly calmed down.

"Doctor, your move looks scary, but it can only be a psychological deterrent."

Russell dismissed the terrified staff member and walked to the window, looking out at the bustling city:

"Even if you and Letania have some kind of relationship that I'm not aware of, I don't believe Letania would be willing to really break ties with Kazimierz for the sake of a mere relationship."

In conflicts between nations, there are no considerations of human relationships, only pure interests!

Chapter 484 Rhodes Island Recruitment Fair

There was a knock on the door.

The Blood Knight, who was resting with his eyes closed inside, frowned, wondering why someone would visit at this time.

"Didn't I say that I'm not accepting any visitors lately?" the Blood Knight questioned through the door.

“I’m sorry, Dikeopolis,” Markowitz’s voice came from outside the door. “I abused my position and overstepped my authority to contact you.”

The door opened, and the Blood Knight didn't ask any questions, but politely let Markowitz into the room.

Markowitz sat down on the sofa and looked at the Blood Knight who had taken off his helmet.

It was a rugged face, dark-skinned, with gray hair and gray eyes, his gaze fixed on me calmly, without a trace of flattery because of his position as spokesperson.

Neither of them rushed to speak.

The Blood Knight leisurely poured Markowitz a glass of water, which Markowitz picked up and sipped slowly.

After a while, the Blood Knight finally grew impatient:

"Spokesperson, what brings you here?"

“About that news,” Markowitz said softly.

The Blood Knight frowned, puzzled, and asked:

"I think my attitude is quite clear. Although I don't know why the Federation is doing this, I do intend to retire. I will not fight the Federation on this point."

“You misunderstand, Dicaipolis.”

Markowitz shook his head in denial: "The news of your retirement came from the instructions of someone whom no one can disobey. I'm not surprised that he knows your attitude."

I'm here only to ask you a few questions. You and the Radiant Knight are both infected. What are your thoughts about her?

“A great loser.” After a brief moment of thought, the Blood Knight offered his answer.

"Her greatness lies in her struggle, her will, and her formidable strength," the Blood Knight explained. "Her failure, on the other hand, lies in her utter incompetence."

Whether to uphold her beliefs or to maintain her honor, she ultimately only resulted in her own exile and the suffering of her family.

Did she ever truly protect even one person?

Markowitz was somewhat surprised: "You don't seem to agree with her."

"Does she need approval?" The Blood Knight answered without hesitation this time.

Markowitz was silent for a moment.

The Blood Knight spoke again: "I believe the spokesperson came to me specifically not for idle chatter or to satisfy curiosity."

Markowitz's expression gradually turned serious: "Dicaibolis, you are a knight I respect, a true hero, so I want to tell you something."

After the finals, if you withdraw from the equestrian arena, it might attract some annoying harassment.

"You mean... I'll be silenced?" The Blood Knight wasn't stupid; he immediately realized Markowitz's warning.

"I'm not sure..."

Markowitz felt his statement might be misunderstood, so he added, "You're bound to run into trouble, but I'm not sure if the people who're going to cause you trouble will still be obedient, or even alive."

He was genuinely confused by Markowitz this time.

After a moment's hesitation, the Blood Knight countered with:

"Why are you telling me all this?"

“I said it because I admire you.”

"I can't stop watching."

“...and also because you were chosen by Mr. Charné.” Markowitz smiled slightly. “I trust Mr. Charné’s judgment.”

Upon hearing the familiar name Charne, the Blood Knight's attitude changed somewhat.

He didn't dwell on Markowitz's explanation and asked directly:

"So what advice did you give me?"

"Rhode Island!"

The doctor was leaning back in his office chair, scrolling through his terminal, when he suddenly heard a noise coming from the window. He turned his head and was so startled by what he saw that he almost dropped the terminal.

"Holy crap, where did this aerial acrobat come from?"

The doctor's strange cry immediately attracted Gravel, who was waiting outside the door. She burst open the door and immediately stood in front of the doctor.

But upon seeing the figure that had climbed in through the window, Gravel's muscles suddenly stiffened.

"Oh dear, this Miss Knight of Conquest seems to recognize me."

Roy greeted him with a grin.

Gravel's heart pounded faster and faster as she held the Doctor firmly behind her, using her own body as a shield to leave Roy no chance to take advantage of her.

"Gravel, who is this?" the doctor asked, frowning.

Gravel's voice was forced out through clenched teeth: "The Unarmored Alliance, the Azure King, Roy!"

"Why is Lapis Lazuli green-haired?" the professor asked, puzzled.

Roy: “…”

He fiddled with his hair a couple of times, sighed wistfully, and said:

"As expected of the Doctor from Rhodes Island, your composure in the face of danger is admirable. I am not here to assassinate you."

The doctor patted Gravel on the shoulder and smiled at Roy:

"I believe it, because if you had murderous intent towards me, Shining and Amiya would definitely have noticed by now."

“Shining…that’s the Pardoner.” Roy realized, then fell into confusion. “Amiya, the leader of Rhodes Island, that little girl?”

"It's not just in the open, please sit down."

The doctor bypassed the nervous Gravel and invited Roy to sit down.

"PhD……"