Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

She couldn't answer.

The conversation between the two reached a stalemate.

After a long pause, the leader spoke again:

“I can see that you’re restless, and it’s not just because you’re nervous; it seems like you have something you want to do.”

Qin Liu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I want to go into the city and see what's going on. I've seen the city fall apart and heard the cries of children along the way. I... want to help them."

Qinliu knew that her words were inappropriate and that it was inappropriate for someone like her to say such things, but she could not remain silent.

The leader said softly.

Qin Liu looked at the leader of the Deep Pool before her. His face showed no indifference or ruthlessness, only gentleness and confusion.

Why would someone like that lead troops to start a war?

Qin Liu stood up, bowed to the leader, and then turned and ran away in a hurry.

Watching Qin Liu's resolute departure, the leader inexplicably recalled the figure holding a sword in the banquet hall, so spirited and determined that she envied him.

"They ran away... Everyone has something they want to do."

The leader sat alone by the pool in the square, looking dejected.

She even felt a desire to 'catch up' with Qin Liu; she also wanted to escape.

Qi Yan wandered around the city for a long time, stopping any Deep Pool soldiers he encountered along the way to ask about Mandela's location.

When I asked several people, they all said they had never seen Mandela.

This made Qi Yan's forehead appear with a series of question marks.

"Why is that naughty cat still missing?" Qi Yan scratched his head.

"Hey, fellow countrymen over there."

A shout came from beside Qi Yan: "Mandra is on Third Street with Ahmoni. I heard you were looking for them, so I came to tell you."

Qi Yan turned his head in astonishment and saw a Deep Pool soldier dragging the corpse of a Xiaoqiu County guard, waving enthusiastically at him.

"My dear family!"

Qi Yan was deeply moved: "You've helped me a lot. If you ever run into trouble in the city, just call me Xiaobai, and I'll be there for you!"

"It's nothing, we're all compatriots. I have to go kill someone, I have to talk to you now."

The deep-pool soldier laughed and dragged the guard's corpse away with a flourish.

Qi Yan turned around and continued on his way, feeling a surge of emotion.

He's been involved in so many organizations, and it seems that apart from that spendthrift Business Federation, the atmosphere in most of them is quite warm and welcoming.

With a mix of emotions and questions, Qi Yan finally found Third Street after circling around twice. In the distance, he could see two figures, one in green and one in black, arguing about something at the end of the street.

Before he could get close, the terminal suddenly vibrated again.

Qi Yan took out his Nokia phone and found that it was an email from the doctor.

In the snow-covered mountains, a burning wooden cabin stands in the center of the photo. Through the cabin's window, two figures can be vaguely seen sitting opposite each other inside.

Amidst the flames, the two remained calm and composed, as if they were prepared to face any outcome.

The email included a note from the PhD student:

"I'm almost done here. These simple mountain folk like Sherag have no ability to resist SilverAsh's combination of coaxing and deception."

Now I'm going to make my move. Consider this revenge for SilverAsh tricking me into coming on vacation, when in fact he's been sabotaging me all along. Kjerag can have a master named SilverAsh, but it can't only have SilverAsh as its voice.

How's it going on your end?

Qi Yan clicked his tongue, turned around, raised his Nokia, opened the camera, and pressed the shutter.

A fresh selfie has just been taken.

At the bottom of the photo, Qi Yan, wearing a mask, makes a peace sign with his fingers. In the middle of the image are Ahmoni and Mandela arguing, while in the distance are the dilapidated streets of Little Hill County and Deeppool soldiers walking back and forth.

Editor's Note:

"You idiot who likes to screw over your teammates, don't contact me again, I'm afraid Shenchi will misunderstand."

Chapter 539 When Undercover Agents Meet Undercover Agents

After sending the email, Qi Yan put away the Nokia and continued heading towards Mandela.

Before he even got close, he could hear the two arguing more and more intensely.

"Ahmoni, I'm warning you, don't stop me! Now that Qi Yan is here, I'm going to retreat with everyone in Deep Pool immediately, leaving no one behind!"

"Use your brain! The main force of Shenchi is outside the city. These people left inside can attract Qi Yan's attention. If you withdraw all your men, Qi Yan will follow, and then Shenchi's entire army will be wiped out!"

"No matter how much you say, you can't be sure that Qi Yan has already set his sights on Shenchi!"

"Are you willing to gamble? To risk the lives of your compatriots, whom you've painstakingly built up over many years, on this one possibility?"

Mandela quickly succumbed to Ahmoni's offensive.

Ahmoni's lips curled into a smug smile.

With your brains, Mandela, you dare to argue with me?

Ahmoni then saw Qi Yan running over and quickly signaled to Mandela with her eyes to stop talking nonsense.

"What are you doing here?" Ahmoni asked.

Qi Yan ran up to the two of them and reported:

"Report, I am the soldier in charge of the area outside the city, codename Xiaobai. I have discovered a secret weapons storage base of the garrison."

I have just reported this matter to the leader, and he has decided to personally lead a team to wipe out that base and deal a heavy blow to the garrison!

"What? She would make such a decision?" Mandela was the first to express disbelief.

Qi Yan then offered an explanation he had prepared beforehand:

"Because the leader noticed that there was a tough nut to crack in the city, he changed his strategy and prepared to use the garrison's weapons to strike the enemy."

“It’s that Yan Kingdom dragon girl from Rhodes Island.” Ahmoni quickly understood everything.

Then she couldn't help but secretly click her tongue.

Plans can't keep up with changes. She originally wanted to send that 'leader' to Qi Yan to see if he could take him away, but this unexpected turn of events occurred.

Being an undercover agent is really a tough job.

Ahmoni felt she should do something to try and salvage the relationship:

“I do not agree with the leader’s move. We have not yet fully controlled the situation in the city, and we need her to stay and keep things under control.”

Qi Yan didn't argue, and simply nodded obediently.

“Okay, then I’ll go and report your decision to the leader.”

"Wait a minute, what do you mean by 'the two of you have made a decision'?"

Mandela was displeased and shouted, "I haven't said anything yet!"

I believe the leader should lead the troops inside the city out to join forces with the troops outside the city to wipe out the garrison's weapons depot. Then there will be no need for any reinforcements; we can simply use overwhelming firepower to forcibly take Little Hill County!

“Have you forgotten what I just said?” Ahmoni objected.

“Of course I haven’t forgotten, and I haven’t forgotten what else you just told me.” Mandela said with an air of intelligence, “'Robbers,' 'arsonists,' 'accountants,' 'poison experts,' 'prisoners,' and 'orators' are almost here.”

With their strength and methods, plus the weapons they seized, we can take Little Hill County in the shortest time and retreat before anyone can react.

Ahmoni deliberately provoked her:

"At this point, don't you feel like they're trying to steal your credit?"

"...Tsk!"

Mandela was so angry at being general that she put her nails in her mouth and kept biting them.

Ahmoni pressed her advantage, continuously provoking Mandela's emotions:

"If you keep biting, your nails will be worn down."

"I want you to take care of it!"

"Don't come crying and begging me to paint a new design for you later."

When have I ever cried in front of you?

Mandela immediately lost her temper.

Looking at the two who seemed to be best friends, Qi Yan couldn't help but smile like an auntie behind her mask.

After Ahmoni subdued Mandela with a few words, another plan came to mind.

"Although you sometimes speak without thinking, your plan is not without merit."

Ahmoni raised her hand to cover Mandela's mouth as she tried to speak, and analyzed, "The city can indeed be left to the six cadres who are about to arrive to handle, and the leader can also lead troops out of the city to launch a surprise attack on the garrison."

But Mandela, you must stay, and you cannot transfer all the soldiers in the city; you must hold out until at least the six officers arrive.

"But……"

Mandela broke free from Ahmoni's silencing seal, wanting to say something.

Ahmoni spoke first: "Mandela, the leader actually told me about your new mission as well."

Ahmoni deliberately emphasized the word 'leader'.

Mandela's expression turned solemn.

Both men knew perfectly well that the current leader in Little Hill County was a fake, a puppet elected by the true leader of Deep Pool.

The leader Ahmoni was referring to at that moment was naturally the real leader who was on his way.

When Ahmoni brought out the true leader of the Deep Pool, Mandra was like a kitten that had been completely controlled, losing all will to resist.

"What does the leader want me to do?" Mandela asked obediently.

“She asked you to make a trip to Londinium after you’ve finished dealing with the matters in Little Hills,” Ahmoni said with a smile. “So once the six officers arrive, you should immediately move the people in the city, let the six officers draw Rhodes Island’s attention, and you should lead the troops to complete the leader’s special mission.”

This combo immediately subdued Mandela, even making him somewhat excited.

Qi Yan watched as Ahmoni skillfully broke up the various combat forces of the Deep Pool unit, and couldn't help but marvel at her actions.

This undercover agent really has some tricks up his sleeve.

"As for you, Xiaobai."

Ahmoni then turned her attention to Qi Yan: "You are an excellent soldier. If this operation succeeds, you will deserve the greatest credit."

But don't rush to claim credit with the leader, and don't mention that it was me and Mandela. Just honestly complete your assigned tasks, and I won't forget your contributions.

Qi Yan nodded repeatedly.

Okay, okay, let’s play like this, right?

Then I knew what to do next and accept everything.

Ahmoni was completely unaware that she was in front of the greatest threat at hand. She revealed the whole plan to Qi Yan and waved him away, then lowered her head and kept trying to refine the plan in her mind.

Qi Yan turned and ran.

After Qi Yan left, Ahmoni looked at the excited Mandela and said seriously:

"I'm temporarily leaving Xiaoqiu County to meet the leader and the main force of Deep Pool who are about to arrive. I must report Qi Yan's whereabouts to her."

The crucial responsibility of overseeing the overall situation is now entrusted to you. Remember, have the 'Leader' lead the troops to launch a surprise attack on the garrison, the six officers draw Rhodes Island's attention within the city, and you head to Londinium as soon as possible. Don't forget any of these steps!

"I know, I know, stop nagging," Mandela said impatiently.

Ahmoni's large, fluffy tail swished twice behind her, and she felt that her arrangements were not too problematic.

Whether Qi Yan was drawn away by the 'leader' or stayed because of the six cadres, it would ultimately lead to heavy losses for Shenchi.

It's even possible that Qi Yan and Rhodes Island split up, and all six officers and the 'leader' were taken away.

Ahmoni couldn't help but show a pleased expression at the thought of this outcome.

On the other side, Qi Yan also wore a pleased expression.

The 'leaders', the six cadres, Mandela, Little Hill County, the batch of Originium dirty bombs, the Storm Commando... and Banana Sister, the true leader of Deeppool, who is about to arrive in Little Hill County.