Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"Don't misunderstand, I'm here to give the Grand Knight some advice on how to suppress the Commercial Federation and gradually erode their influence in the future."

"Tell me."

Russell looked at Markowitz, who was empty-handed, and was skeptical of his explanation.

Without even preparing a single document, they started talking about suppressing the Federation and gradually eroding it?

Do you think you're Dr. Rhodes Island?

Markowitz noticed Russell's skepticism, but he wasn't annoyed. He said calmly:

"You can't find a perfect way to deal with the Federation's counterattack, and neither can I, nor even Mr. Kane, who is far away in Colombia holding back the Colombian military."

The Federation is deeply rooted and its fate is inextricably intertwined with that of Kazimir.

Russell's face immediately darkened:

"So, you're here to represent the Federation and protest against me?"

“Although I am the spokesperson, I no longer stand on the side of the Federation.” Markowitz shook his head. “My suggestion to you, Grand Knight Commander, is Rhodes Island.”

I suggest that Rhodes Island become an official partner of Kazimierz, and that we provide strong support for Rhodes Island's work in Kazimierz, establish offices in major city-states, and spare no effort in helping Rhodes Island expand its influence in Kazimierz.

"And even the greatest profits in Casimir are not inexhaustible. Whether the Federation wants it or not, they will compete with Rhodes Island, and the Doctor will naturally step in to deal with them then."

"...So, you're here to represent Rhodes Island and offer your services?" Russell asked, somewhat annoyed.

“Although I am friends with the Doctor, I will never side with Rhodes Island.” Markowitz continued to shake his head.

Russell was somewhat bewildered by the man's attitude.

Markowitz looked directly at Russell, his voice not loud, but firm and resonant:

"I only stand on the future of Kazimir."

Chapter 507 ends, a new beginning.

Will war break out?

This is the second time Marner has asked this question.

He sat in the passenger seat of the SUV, his hands empty, with only the sword at his waist, which had been returned by Lin Guang and honed to its sharpness again after ten years of silence, accompanying him.

Qi Yan leaned back in the driver's seat, arms crossed, gazing at the distant gates of the Great Knight's Territory, and grinned:

"Judging from your questioning tone, what, do you want war to break out?"

"You've been to Letania, and you must have had some interaction with the Twin Queens of Letania. I wonder if there's any friendship between you..."

Marna lowered her eyes: "But was Letania's action this time really to give you face?"

Qi Yan laughed and said, "Your prejudice against Letania really runs deep..."

But you guessed right, I never actually contacted the Twin Queens. I mentioned going out of the city to find help before, but I only told a friend in Letania that there was a nobleman in the Great Knight Territory who was truly dedicated to the development of Letania and was about to encounter danger.

The Gemini Queen may fear me, but she won't fawn over me, much less believe that currying favor with one person can propel a nation forward.

“According to news reports, Letania accepted Kazimir’s apology.” Marna closed his eyes. “They promised not to invade Kazimir, but their troops have not withdrawn from the border.”

"Laetonia really accepted?"

Qi Yan shook his head with amusement: "That's the military. The resources consumed just by mobilizing them can't possibly be offset by selling off the assets of just one or two companies."

Letania is waiting, waiting for Russell to make a mistake.

Marner turned to look at Qi Yan. He showed neither surprise nor anger, but simply asked earnestly:

"What other plans does the doctor have that haven't been fully revealed?"

"Nothing."

Qi Yan's answer left Marna bewildered.

Seeing that Marner was still looking at him, clearly this answer was not enough for him, Qi Yan spread his hands and said:

"As I said, this upheaval looks frightening, but the doctor is not a warmonger; he really just wanted to teach a child a lesson."

As for how things will develop, the Doctor has given the choice back to Casimir.

Guess who doesn't want war, and who does?

“Only the ignorant and the mad would yearn for war,” Marna scoffed.

"Not only... but also those in despair."

As Qi Yan spoke, he turned his head to look at the end of the street.

Markowitz, dressed in a well-tailored white suit, walked slowly from the end of Qi Yan's line of sight, his purpose clear: to approach the SUV.

"Mr. Qi Yan, is there something you need?" Markowitz walked up to the car and asked politely.

"We want to leave the city."

Markowitz gave a wry smile and explained:

"Although we have temporarily appeased Letania and Columbia thanks to the Grand Knight Commander's methods, the two countries' attitudes have only become ambiguous, and the war between the North and Ursus is still uncertain."

In other words, Kazimir remains on high alert, and the fact that the two leaders want to leave the city at this time would make many people nervous.

"What does it matter to us whether they're nervous or not?" Qi Yan said with amusement.

Markowitz paused for a moment, then asked:

"Then why come to me? Logically speaking, this kind of thing should be the responsibility of the Grand Knight Commander. I am just a spokesperson."

"Because you have money."

Markowitz sighed, realizing that Qi Yan's words made a lot of sense.

He stopped arguing, took the initiative to step over the car, and led the way toward the checkpoint.

What happened next was as smooth as enduring a stomachache for half an hour on a bus and finally arriving at a stop with a public restroom, a successful redemption in life.

After receiving his irresistible offer, the knight guarding the checkpoint, without needing any clearance documents or reporting procedures, simply pressed a button, and the gate at the intersection opened, allowing Qi Yan and Marna to pass through without hindrance.

As the bustling city faded into the distance, Marna gazed at the boundless wilderness before her and asked:

"Why insist on exposing the news of your departure from the Great Knight Territory? Whether it's our strength or Toran's methods, we could leave quietly."

You should understand that you are the biggest variable in Kazimierz, and also the most solid protective umbrella hanging over Kazimierz.

With you around, many people won't have those crooked thoughts.

"I'm not Kazimierz's father, why should I care about these things?"

Qi Yan rolled down the car window, then floored the accelerator. The SUV engine roared along with Qi Yan's howling, kicking up long plumes of dust as it sped across the land.

"Qi Lin, what are you looking at?"

Sona walked over to Qi Lin and noticed that she was gazing into the distance, which made her a little curious.

"He's gone again," Qi Lin said softly.

Sona clearly hadn't followed Qi Lin's train of thought.

"I still had some things I wanted to ask him." Qi Lin was downcast for a moment, but quickly cheered up again. "Never mind, no rush, he won't leave me."

Sona, since you joined Rhodes Island, have you encountered any difficulties adjusting?

When Qi Lin asked her about it, Sona temporarily suppressed her doubts and chuckled:

"Not at all. On the contrary, after learning about Rhodes Island, I realized that many of the ways the Red Pine Knights helped the infected were not perfect. It seems that there is still a lot to learn in the future."

Qi Lin nodded: "Recently, Kazimierz has entered a state of war preparedness, and all the major forces are busy scheming against each other to reduce losses or seek benefits. The infected should be able to catch their breath for a while."

"...Actually, no."

At this point, Sona was clearly distressed: "Although the Unarmored League suddenly went silent after the finals, the condition of the infected has not improved much."

Even without the Armorless Alliance as a clear enemy, many infected found themselves facing the oppression of the Merchant Guild, and even the entire Great Knight Territory, which only deepened their despair.

Qi Lin reminded her:

"Be careful, especially at times like these, it is easier for people with ulterior motives to take advantage of the situation and incite the emotions of those infected."

“To continue stirring up unrest at a time like this is like sitting on a powder keg and burning coals!” Sona’s eyes widened. “If we’re not careful, the situation that Ms. Russell managed to suppress will erupt again, and Kazimierz will face real internal and external troubles!”

Qi Yan once said, "Don't hesitate to assume the worst about others."

"……it is good."

Reminded by Qi Lin, Sona scratched her head in distress and ran to find Ye Zong and the others to spread the news.

Qi Lin stood there for a moment, then voluntarily left the area where the infected person was and went out onto the street.

She walked openly through the city, knowing that people would notice her, which was exactly what she wanted.

Qi Lin then strolled slowly back to her hotel in Rhode Island.

When she arrived at the doctor's room, she saw the doctor standing at the door, whispering with Gravel about how the white dog had run away and that Gravel needed to take good care of herself these days.

Chapter 508 Protecting Rob, but the Doctor Ran Away

When the doctor saw Qi Lin return, he was so moved that he almost burst into tears, as if he had seen his own mother.

"Thank God, the white dog still had a shred of conscience and didn't take you with him."

The doctor, like a resentful woman abandoned by a scumbag, said: "My dear little aunt, could you please stop hanging out with Sona and the others for a while and stay in the hotel? With you around, no one dares to break into the hotel. If you leave, I'm afraid I'll be found hanging outside the window the next day."

Qi Lin watched the doctor's antics expressionlessly and nodded calmly.

"That's why I came back."

Upon hearing Qi Lin's reply, the doctor felt much more at ease.

Li, watching from the side, found it somewhat amusing and spoke up:

"Doctor, there's really no need to worry so much. I've met with the Grand Knight these past few days. Although she's been extremely busy and occasionally complains about you, she doesn't seem to have much hostility towards you."

On the contrary, there was a subtle sense of admiration for the doctor in her words.

“I know, and I’m not worried about actually meeting with misfortune.” The Doctor wiped a cold sweat from his hood. “But who knows if Russell will find an opportunity to retaliate against me after stabilizing the situation.”

After all, judging from her current behavior, the knight who once lived a life of chivalry and vengeance has returned...

No, I'm still worried. I need to find a chance to run away like that white-haired dog.

"What about Rhodes Island's remaining affairs in Kazimierz?" Gravel asked.

"But we still have Amiya. Don't underestimate Amiya's leadership."

The PhD student felt perfectly justified.

Speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.

Amiya skipped out from the end of the corridor, carrying a letter, and headed straight for the three of them.

"Doctor, I just received an invitation letter, it's for you." Amiya handed over the letter.

The doctor was completely bewildered, and opened the envelope directly in front of the others.

“It’s SilverAsh.” The Doctor glanced at the signature and smiled. “Let me see what he’s up to… is he inviting me to visit Kjerag?”

"Isn't it almost winter, and he's inviting me to the snow-capped mountains? Has he gone mad from the cold?!"

After making a comment, the professor couldn't help but laugh.

He had barely finished complaining when SilverAsh's invitation arrived; it was like someone offering a pillow just when he was about to take a nap.

"Amiya, you saw it too."

The Doctor turned his head and said solemnly, "SilverAsh is an important partner of Rhodes Island. I cannot neglect his good intentions, so I have to set off for Kjerag."

Amiya: "...Doctor should be able to tell that Mr. SilverAsh's invitation this time has a deeper meaning."

"Sigh, he just wants to team up with me to do something. Who on Rhodes Island is free lately?" The Doctor shook his head and said, "Don't count those who are currently on vacation in the Grand Knight Territory. They're staying here to keep things under control for you."

Or I should just take Yera back with me. After getting used to having that white dog as a henchman, I'm really not used to being alone.

Amiya thought for a moment, then shook her head and directly rejected the doctor's suggestion, analyzing:

"Whether Miss Yela and Miss Chuxue are willing to go back or not, they cannot show their faces in public, after all, their identities are too sensitive."

I'll ask Dr. Kal'tsit to help you apply for an elite operator to accompany you.