Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Destreet called out to Marner from behind, "Do you know why I've been bothering you and why I'm so attracted to you?"

“I don’t care,” Marna said without turning her head.

Destle, however, was not discouraged, and her voice followed Marner's:

"Because you really have a very attractive aura. Of course, I'm not talking about your appearance... well, no, you are indeed very attractive, but that's not my point."

Annoyed, Marna frowned, finally stopped, and turned around to say:

"You've had too much to drink, you should find a place to rest."

Under the starry sky, Descartes's slightly tipsy smile was sweet.

She put her hands behind her back and rambled on about things Marna had long forgotten, but which she herself remembered vividly:

"At that Gale Industries bidding conference, you spared no effort to defeat your rival, the Visturan Company, even though you don't like drinking, you still got yourself drunk."

Because you know Vistolan's usual practices, you don't want them to get the hospital construction project.

Do you know? I'll probably never forget your figure that night. I saw in you what I had lost. I couldn't hold on, but you never abandoned them.

Maena: "..."

“Mr. Marner, I never thought I would meet you again, let alone receive your help.”

A gentle evening breeze blew, ruffling Desmond's short, tousled hair. She raised her hand to gently tuck a strand behind her ear and poured out her heart: "If it weren't for you, I might have stayed in this wilderness forever tonight. But it is because of your appearance that I have decided to leave my former self here forever."

While living in the Great Knight's Territory, I always heard about the deeds of the Radiant Knight, who was working hard to change the country and the people's perceptions.

You seem different from the Radiant Knight; she is radiant, while you are so reserved. But you are indeed family, sharing the same kindness and aspirations.

I think it was you who changed me, and also changed the fate of Leishi Village.

Let me tell you a little secret: this deal, which is unfair to Leishi Village, won't go through.

Chapter 515 Remember to bring a lighter when drinking.

The nights in the village are always much darker than in the city.

Standing amidst the twinkling lights, under the night sky, Marna saw more clearly than ever before a girl's drunken smile.

"what have you done?"

Destreet laughed heartily, recalling the events with a touch of playfulness and dazedness:

"It seems that he 'left' a document that was very unfavorable to Gale Industries at the negotiation site, and because he was drunk, he indiscriminately taught lawyer Ham some negotiation tips."

That's about it.

Marner's lips tightened, showing no joy at Destle's choice.

Unlike Lin Guang, he never thought of becoming a torchbearer who leads others forward.

“Have you considered the consequences of doing this?” Marna said solemnly. “After this is over, you will no longer be able to stand in the Great Knight Territory, or even continue to live.”

Destreet puffed out her cheeks and lowered her eyes, saying:

"I'm not planning to go back to the Grand Knight's Territory for now. I'll just take this short break and then... find a new job."

After she finished speaking, she noticed that Marna did not respond and was just silently looking at her.

Destreet took a breath and explained:

"Don't overthink it. Although I'm a lawyer working for Gale Industries, I also became a lawyer for 'justice' in the past."

I'm telling you all this only because I hope... I just don't want you to hate me.

"I'm sorry, I've never thought you were annoying."

Marna turned and left.

Destle stood there, stunned, watching Marna's figure gradually disappear into the distance.

After walking some distance, Marner suddenly stopped and looked back:

"What are you still standing there for? I do have a job here that's barely acceptable, let me recommend it to you."

"……it is good!"

Destle smiled with delight and ran briskly to catch up with Marner.

"Watch your step."

At Marna's prompting, the two changed from walking one in front of the other to walking side by side.

Beer is a local specialty of Leishi Village, and the village's pubs are undoubtedly the most popular entertainment venues in the area.

Marna and Desty pushed open the wooden gate of the tavern and looked around to find it full of patrons, but Marna easily spotted two men, one white and one black, in the crowd.

"Toran, I never dreamed that you, a scoundrel, would have the hobby of raising fish."

Qi Yan pointed at Tolan's wine glass, speaking in a presumptuous and sarcastic tone.

Toran covered his mouth and stammered a complaint:

"What kind of constitution do you have? You drink alcohol like it's water. I was wrong, I admit defeat, I will never compete with you in drinking again."

Qi Yan, bursting with heroic spirit, stepped onto the table in front of him and raised his wine glass high:

"Today I'm going to drink ten people. Every single one of you here, whoever can outdrink me, will have the entire tavern on the bill!"

Upon hearing this, the tavern erupted in cheers, except for Toran, whose eyes widened in horror.

Desty blinked her watery eyes, watching Qi Yan fight the entire tavern single-handedly, her eyes filled with admiration.

Marna, her face contorted, pushed through the crowd and came to Qi Yan's side:

"Stop playing around, I have something to ask you."

"My uncle is here! Quick, waiter, bring my uncle a drink... Oh, he doesn't drink alcohol, so bring him a cup of oolong tea!"

Qi Yan waved his hand and pressed Marna to sit down next to him.

Soon, a glass of suspicious, bright yellow liquid was brought to Marna.

Qi Yan sat opposite Marner, holding a wine glass, and announced the rules:

"One question, one cup of oolong tea."

Maena: "..."

What kind of weird way of playing is this?

Why did they offer him tea but act as if they were trying to force him to drink alcohol?

How did you know about the attack on vehicles entering the city by infected people outside the village and make arrangements in advance?

After asking the question, Marna cleanly raised her glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Destreet tried to warn them, but it was too late; she could only cover her eyes in fear.

The next second, Marna's eyes widened suddenly.

"Don't vomit!"

Toran had been waiting for this moment, and immediately pounced over to cover Marna's mouth tightly.

For the first time in days, Marner's face, which had been droopy, displayed a vivid and ferocious expression.

Qi Yan chuckled and downed the drink in his glass in one gulp, smacking his lips as he said:

"Gail Industries launched a support program for infected individuals, but it's full of pitfalls, causing widespread resentment among the infected. It's not surprising that one or two riots have broken out."

Anger burned in Marna's eyes. She grabbed Toran's forearm and pried it open forcefully, her fingers tightening until Toran's expression also began to contort.

He vented his anger on Tolan's arm, gritting his teeth as he asked:

"The pendant you mentioned before, is it that person?"

Another cup of 'oolong tea' was pushed in front of Marna.

"What the hell is this?!" Marna stared at the liquid in the glass before her as if she were facing a monstrous beast.

"This is the third question... Never mind, consider it a freebie." Qi Yan said with a wicked smile, "A little bit of vodka, mixed with a little bit of whiskey, that's all."

Marna's expression was absolutely priceless.

He's the kind of person who can get drunk even from red wine, yet Qi Yan is now trying to trick him with this weird concoction made from two kinds of strong liquor.

But in the end, Marna resigned herself to her fate and raised the 'oolong tea' in one gulp.

As the burning sensation spread through his mouth, Marna increased the pressure of his fingers, successfully causing Toran to change his facial expressions along with his.

Qi Yan handed Destreet a cocktail with a grin and began to speak leisurely:

"It seems you've already guessed it. That's right, the one from Letania is currently with me."

“No wonder those two seemed to value Rhodes Island so much!” Marna felt he had completely guessed the truth. “Is this the deal between you two?”

One last question: What exactly does Chesper want to achieve?

After saying that, he prepared to pick up the third cup of 'oolong tea' handed to him by the waiter and gulp it down.

Qi Yan reached out to stop Marna, shaking his head regretfully:

"I'm not sure about this right now either; you'll have to find the answer yourself."

"Is it because of Serena?" Marna pressed.

“Personally, I think it’s because of Chesper’s sense of justice.” Qi Yan spread his hands. “That guy is a ruthless person who would report his own family for colluding with foreign enemies, and he didn’t even hold a grudge against you after witnessing you kill his own clansmen.”

I don't think he would despair because of his comrade's death; that was just a trigger. What truly angered him was the country, the apathy of this land.

Marna fell silent.

But the lively atmosphere in the tavern around him remained undiminished.

Marna seemed out of place with everything.

“I’m going to find him.” Marna suddenly stood up.

"Aren't you going to visit Tsvonek?" Qi Yan asked with a smile.

"No need. I can imagine that even though the north is at war with Ursus, nothing will change here."

Marna closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "I can already see the scene in Tswonek, which is no different from the Grand Knights' territory and this tavern."

Merchants disregarded the war ban and even more recklessly amassed wealth, while citizens lived numbly, and the infected continued to struggle to survive, unable to see their future.

You and Tolan deliberately hinted at Chesper in front of me, weren't you just trying to get me to meet him?

Why should I bother searching for the truth? I can just go and ask him face-to-face.

"You're drunk, Uncle. You've become more talkative and impulsive," Qi Yan teased.

"I'm not drunk."

"You've been drunk for many years."

Chapter 516 Sin and Hatred

"Mr. Ibrahimovic, what are you doing here?"

At the corner of the corridor of the hotel where Rhodes Island was located, the woman saw Ibu staring blankly out the window and was clearly surprised.

Ibrahimovic composed himself and lowered his head, saying:

"Sorry, I usually hide in corners, I scared you."

"No, on the contrary, I feel very safe when I see Mr. Ibrahimovic." The woman smiled and waved her hand. "You are the savior of my daughter and me. I don't know how to repay you. How could I be afraid of you?"

Ibrahimovic: "..."

He didn't look into the woman's eyes the entire time.

"Just stay at the hotel these days and rest easy. Once Rhodes Island has dealt with Gale Industries, you and your daughter can safely return to your normal lives."

After giving his instructions, Ibrahimovic prepared to turn and leave.

The woman was somewhat confused by Ibrahimovic's aloofness towards her. She stood there, a little timidly, and said:

“Mr. Ibrahimovic, my daughter has been mentioning you a lot these days, and she wants to thank you in person.”

After you saved my daughter and me that night, she always said that you were a great hero, just like Piron…