Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

“Forcibly detaining us will not benefit Rhodes Island in the slightest. You have already witnessed Talulah’s strength, and Mr. Patriot’s strength is no less than Talulah’s.”

Faced with the confidence of these two, Qi Yan grinned.

Seeing his smile, the three people in the cell couldn't help but shudder.

"You don't actually think I'm Rhodes Island's strongest fighter, do you?" Qi Yan laughed. "You should know something about the Sarkaz's Ten Courts. How do they compare to your leader, Talulah?"

Faust, not understanding Qi Yan's intention in bringing up Sarkaz at this time, asked with surprise and uncertainty:

“They are the strongest on this continent, and Talulah is probably inferior to them.”

"The successor to one of the Ten Royal Courts is on our island."

Qi Yan casually dropped a bombshell, causing Faust and the others to change their expressions drastically.

Seeing the three people's reactions, Qi Yan nodded in satisfaction and said again:

“Theresis, the Regent of Kazdel, you should know him as well.”

Faust took a half-step back in fright: "He's on your island too?"

“…No, not at all.” Qi Yan choked for a moment, then said, “But we have someone on our island who can withstand one of his sword strikes and survive. Pretty impressive, huh!”

Three people: "..."

It's impressive, but it doesn't seem like it's completely impressive.

Seeing that the three of them had fallen silent, Qi Yan clapped his hands, stood up, and said:

"I've already told you everything. If you still think Talulah can come to your rescue, then keep waiting."

As for the time being, as long as you stay put and don't cause trouble, Rhodes Island won't do anything to you. In fact, it's not impossible for you to join Rhodes Island if you want.

"We will not betray Rhodes Island because of its strength."

Faust refused without even thinking.

Qi Yan nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

His goal has been achieved; at least until Amiya resolves the old black snake's problem, these people must not be allowed to get into trouble.

After Qi Yan left, Faust and his two companions remained silent for a moment before starting to talk through the wall.

“I think Qi Yan isn’t lying to us. The Reunion Movement is really in danger,” Faust said in a deep voice.

Lyudmila clung tightly to the railing, her eyes burning with hatred.

"No matter what, I must get revenge on that woman named Kal'tsit!"

Chapter 043 What about me, a PhD?

Faust was unaware of the feud between Lyudmila and Kal'tsit.

From the day they were arrested, Lyudmila nearly lost control after seeing Kal'tsit, muttering things like "director" and "traitor."

Faust did not receive a positive response after asking.

Seeing Lyudmila consumed by hatred once more, Faust, not wanting to waste words, simply said to Mephistopheles:

"Ino, you don't get along with Qi Yan. Keep a low profile for a while and don't provoke him."

From next door came Mephistopheles's almost humble voice:

"I don't even dare to speak..."

The next morning, Qi Yan woke up in her own dormitory room.

He shook his head, which was aching from the hangover, and left the dormitory after a quick wash.

In the corridor, I happened to see three familiar figures.

Phantom huddled in the corner, his gloomy face full of vigilance, staring intently at Thorns and SilverAsh who kept trying to approach him.

Thorn and SilverAsh looked embarrassed under Phantom's monstrous gaze.

“We didn’t know you participated in the ‘Don’t Talk’ challenge last night. It was all an accident. We were only thinking about your safety, that’s why we did it that way…”

Qi Yan walked over and asked curiously:

"What happened?"

When Thorn saw Qi Yan, he scratched his head awkwardly and explained:

“Last night we thought Phantom was drunk, but SilverAsh said he saw a news report about someone drowning after taking a bath alone while drunk, so he thought he could help him.”

Qi Yan couldn't help but make an expression that suggested 'old man, subway, cell phone'.

Three grown men, crammed into a small bathroom, taking a shower...

The scene was too beautiful, and Qi Yan quickly stopped the imagery in her mind, forcing a dry laugh to speak up for Thorn:

"They meant well, just wanting to take a bath together. In the northeast of Yan, there are public bathhouses everywhere where men can be completely naked."

Phantom's cold expression twitched slightly as he gritted his teeth and said:

"And what's the rest?"

Qi Yan immediately looked at Thorn with an inquiring gaze.

Thorn looked at SilverAsh, whose gaze drifted toward the ceiling.

Helpless, Thorn had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain:

"SilverAsh said he saw a news report that someone drowned after going to the toilet alone while drunk..."

Qi Yan's expression froze. He moved away from Thorn and SilverAsh, and shrank into a corner with Phantom.

Just as Thorn and SilverAsh were so embarrassed they wished they could disappear into the ground, a pig-headed man walked over.

"Brothers, what are you doing here?" the man asked in a muffled voice.

The four of them were a little puzzled. The man in front of them looked familiar, but they couldn't quite recognize him.

Thorn tentatively asked, "Who are you?"

"Me? The Ultimate!"

The pig-headed man immediately shouted angrily, "I know my face is a little swollen, but you can't possibly not recognize me at all!"

SilverAsh's eyes widened:

"How did you become like this?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Jing also showed a hint of doubt on his face, and explained:

"I drank over a hundred million last night. I felt like I had a nightmare. I dreamt that a bear was chasing me and beating me. When I woke up, I was like this."

Qi Yan: "..."

"Um... let's go have breakfast. Let's not think about the past anymore."

Qi Yan chose to change the subject.

Upon hearing about food, the group immediately dropped all their other miscellaneous matters and headed to the cafeteria together.

As soon as they arrived at the cafeteria entrance, a man jogged up to SilverAsh:

"Boss, here's your newspaper for today."

SilverAsh took the newspaper from the man and nodded his thanks.

"Thank you, messenger. Let's have breakfast together."

Qi Yan glanced furtively at the newspaper in Silver Gray's hand, then became respectful.

Casimir Wine Report!

Qi Yan suddenly understood why SilverAsh always saw those strange news reports.

This damn newspaper is even worse than the UC Shock Department on Earth.

He hesitated for a moment, but still chose not to speak up and persuade them, after all, what newspaper someone reads is their own freedom.

The group entered the cafeteria and lined up to order food.

As Silver Gray waited, he read the newspaper. Just as it was time for him to order, his expression suddenly turned serious:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I just saw a news report saying that you shouldn't eat breakfast on an empty stomach..."

"Shut up Snow Leopard!"

Qi Yan interrupted the chanting and, taking advantage of Silver Ash's momentary daze, pushed him in front of the order window.

Facing the cafeteria lady behind the window, wielding a large ladle, Silver Grey wisely chose to keep quiet and obediently ordered his breakfast.

When Qi Yan, carrying his tray, turned around to look for Silver Gray, he found two more familiar figures beside him.

"Mr. Qi Yan!"

Amiya held a plate in one hand and waved cheerfully with the other, her face beaming with an incredibly heartwarming smile.

Doberman's tall figure was also present, and he rarely showed a smile, nodding to Qi Yan.

"Good morning, both of you," Qi Yan replied.

Doberman nodded, then suddenly seemed to remember something and said:

"During the days you were unconscious, Rhodes Island received communications from Lungmen. The Reunion Movement seemed to be planning an attack on them, so they sent a cooperation agreement, providing Rhodes Island with supplies. In exchange, Rhodes Island would assist Lungmen in the defense of the outer ring of Lungmen."

"Dr. Kal'tsit just told me that if you're free, you could go with her to Lungmen to meet someone."

"My boss took me on a business trip as soon as I joined the company. He really values ​​me, so of course I wouldn't refuse," Qi Yan said with a grin.

As the two were talking, Amiya's gaze kept shifting between Qi Yan and SilverAsh.

After hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help but ask:

"Isn't the Doctor with you?"

Qi Yan paused for a moment, then turned to look at Silver Gray, who looked at Thorn, who looked at Extreme Realm.

Jijing wanted to turn back, but suddenly realized that he was probably the last one to leave the bar, so he couldn't shift the blame.

He scratched his head, frowned, and racked his brains for a long time, but he still couldn't figure out where the doctor had gone last night.

Qi Yan also thought carefully for a moment, then said with a puzzled look:

“He went drinking with us last night, and when Huang and I were having a drinking contest, he sat next to ACE… By the time I brought ACE and the other two back, he was gone!”

Extreme Realm nodded and added:

"When I was being chased by the bear last night, the bar was already closing, and I didn't see the doctor."

The group lowered their heads and fell into deep thought.

How could someone as accomplished as me, a PhD, just disappear like that?

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Qi Yan's mind, and he remembered that ACE and Scout had leaned on each other and passed out drunk last night.

The two of them could rely on each other to avoid collapsing, while the extra PhDs had no one to rely on, and the outcome was self-evident.

Qi Yan put down his plate and ran towards the "One More Drink" bar.

The others quickly followed.

When they arrived at the bar's closed doors, Amiya used her privileges to open them. The Doctor was huddled by the doorframe, looking pitiful and helpless.

Seeing the door open, the doctor instinctively looked up:

“Ah... Ah... Aba Aba.”

Chapter 044 Dragon Gate Talks

10:14 p.m. Clear skies, visibility 19 km

In the corridor of the Governor's Mansion in Lungmen, Kal'tsit walked ahead with a sullen, cat-like face.

Qi Yan looked embarrassed and obediently followed behind her, trying to resolve the trust issue between them.

"Yesterday was truly an accident. No one expected that after the doctor got drunk, he would crawl under the table. Next time we drink, we'll definitely check under the table carefully before we leave."

Kal'tsit kept walking and kept talking:

"The scars left after a wound heals will not completely disappear even with timely treatment. Everyone must bear the corresponding responsibility for their actions. This world is fair."