Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

If Qi Yan hadn't known that the figure was himself, even he might have felt respect.

"I can accept Biyura, but why is Kroos doing all this too?" Qi Yan muttered as he handed the booklet back to Amon. "Isn't she afraid that Kal'tsit will find out about these tricks and hang her on the bridge to sunbathe all day?"

Or is Kal'tsit tacitly approving this as well?

"Dean, is there a problem with this booklet?" Anmon asked tentatively.

Qi Yan answered without hesitation, "No problem, I'll follow Kroos's arrangements."

Qi Yan maintained the same attitude: don't talk nonsense about things you're not good at; that's just foolish behavior—offering yourself a chance to be slapped.

He then asked, "Does the nursing home currently have enough energy to support the land's return to Londinium?"

Anmon shook his head and said bitterly:

"Forget about returning to Lontinim, if we don't get supplies soon, we won't even be able to keep up with the light supply."

Food expenses are constantly being incurred, with absolutely no income, let alone any other revenue.

"Don't worry, just give me the replacement and I'll take care of it."

With Qi Yan's assurance, An Meng instantly felt relieved.

The steel behemoth in the distance advanced toward the land at top speed until both sides could vaguely make out the figures standing on each other, at which point Duke Windermere's high-speed warship began to slow down.

A smartly dressed woman in military uniform, holding a sword, stood proudly at the forefront of the warship's deck, her military medals neatly arranged beside her collar testifying to her seniority.

Her long blue hair was blown by the wind, one eye was covered by a black eye patch, and her other intact eye vaguely resembled that of Daphne.

Beside the woman, a soldier quickly stepped forward and reported:

"Duke, the identity of the figure waiting on the Norbert plot has been confirmed, but the situation is somewhat complicated."

Miss Defiance, Her Highness Vina, the Doctor of Rhodes Island and their gods, the Sarkaz, the Grey Hat of Kaiser, and even the people of the Deeppool.

"They didn't travel with the Rhodes Island team; instead, they waited for me on the plot of land?"

Duke Windermere was clearly surprised, ignoring the other personnel in the report and only noticing the two Rhodes Island guys.

The soldier hesitated for a moment, then spoke up:

"The staff made a suggestion that we cannot ignore the possibility that Miss Defiance has been taken into custody."

"No need."

Windermere rejected the suggestion without even thinking about it.

Upon hearing this, the soldier had no choice but to suppress the worry in his eyes, salute, and silently step aside to await orders.

Windermere gazed with her one eye at the approaching Norbert plot, and even from a distance, she could clearly make out her daughter's short blue hair.

But Windermere quickly averted his gaze and landed on the white-haired Rupert, who was slowly walking toward his daughter.

“Qi Yan…”

Finally about to meet the protagonist who had stirred up the storm in Lontinim, Windermere remained calm, showing no fear despite Qi Yan's strength and the various rumors.

"If you're trying to use Defiance's identity to get something in return, you're destined to be disappointed!"

She is Windermere, the Duke of Victoria.

The mother kept repeating this sentence in her mind, as if trying to hypnotize herself.

The sound of the high-speed warship gradually slowed down, and the wind blowing on Windermere's face finally stopped being impatient. When the two giants were less than ten meters apart, the high-speed warship came to a steady stop with astonishing precision.

The ladder extended from the high-speed warship, with the other end resting on the edge of the Norbert district plot.

As Dai Feien watched the familiar figure emerge from the ladder, she instinctively wanted to rush over and throw herself into the other's arms.

But she didn't do that; her feet seemed rooted to the ground and she couldn't move.

Dai Feien turned to look at Qi Yan beside her:

"Now you can explain what you're going to do, right?"

As Windermere walked over, she heard her daughter speak and realized that her daughter had also made a choice.

A complex emotion welled up in Windermere's heart, a feeling he couldn't quite put his finger on—whether it was relief or bitterness.

"What I wanted has already been achieved."

Qi Yan smiled and said, "That means meeting your parents with your adorable little kitten."

As he spoke, Qi Yan reached out and affectionately patted Dai Feien's head.

Upon hearing this, Windermere, who was walking with his head held high, froze in his tracks.

Vina pursed her lips and turned her face away helplessly.

The doctor showed no surprise and let out a soft chuckle.

Mandela's initial anticipation of certain fantasies about the future suddenly turned icy cold, and the light in her eyes gradually faded.

A sharp glint flashed in Windermere's one eye, and an uncontrollable fire rose within him.

You *Victoria* filthy old geezer, who knows where you crawled out of a grave, you're probably old enough to be my ancestor, how dare you set your sights on my little cabbage?!

Put your dog paws down right now!

Where are my warship's main guns?

One mother broke down completely on the spot; all the mental preparation she had painstakingly made was utterly destroyed by Qi Yan's single sentence.

Chapter 699 Cat Mom: I disagree! I disagree!

As Windermere broke through his defenses, Defiance was also somewhat stunned.

"You...you said before..."

Defien could hardly believe the truth: "You lied to me?"

Qi Yan chuckled and tapped Dai Feien on the forehead: "You've become a silly cat too?"

Everyone's been busy these past few days, all so that we can meet the parents peacefully today.

Defiance turned to look at Vina, who returned his smile.

This unexpected turn of events left Daphne somewhat dumbfounded, until she noticed that the large hand that had been messing around on her head was getting restless, subtly reaching towards her cat ears.

Dai Feien instinctively raised her hand and slapped Qi Yan's dog paw away.

"Ouch, you little kitten!" Qi Yan winced and pulled back. "Don't tell me you're still confused."

“How could I not be confused in this situation?” Defion said angrily.

"It seems you still can't get past the stick-and-stick technique from a few days ago."

"...It hurts a lot."

Defion shrank back as he recalled the cane that had hit him on the head.

Every word of their conversation was heard by Windermere.

Each word seemed light and airy, yet to Windermere it was like a bolt from the blue.

My own little cabbage has been stolen!

Moreover, it seems that Daphne didn't resist much, and even treated it as casual conversation!

At this moment, Windermere found himself unable to continue.

She wasn't prepared for this. Why did everything happen so suddenly?

Qi Yan stopped teasing the kitten in front of him, turned his head to look at the mother cat a few steps away, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Just a moment ago they were all set up to negotiate aggressively, but now that we've gotten closer, they're standing still, caught in a mental struggle.

Qi Yan touched his ear, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him.

"Go quickly and comfort your mother."

Qi Yan pushed Dai Feien to Windermere and put her into his arms.

The mother and daughter felt each other's familiar body temperature and immediately embraced tightly.

Seeing this, Qi Yan revealed a knowing smile.

Sure enough, they were overwhelmed by the sudden reunion after being separated for so long.

In other words, when happiness knocks on the door, before you can even open it, happiness bursts in and knocks you against the wall, leaving you stunned.

Looking at the touching scene of the mother and daughter reunited, Qi Yan looked completely satisfied.

“Qi Yan…”

Suddenly, Windermere spoke up: "I don't approve of you!"

Defiance: ? ?

The rest of the group: ? ? ?

At the scene, only two people reacted differently from the others.

The doctor had clearly seen through all the misunderstandings long ago, but deliberately kept quiet, waiting for Qi Yan to make a fool of himself.

Mandela's lifeless eyes regained their color, and she clenched her little fists, waiting for Qi Yan to be kicked out of the house by his mother-in-law.

"No, what happened to me?" Qi Yan pointed at himself, his face full of innocence.

“You’re doing well. If it were anyone else, most of them would probably feel excited and proud,” Windermere said with a stern face. “But I’m not one of them, so I wouldn’t agree.”

"You disagree?!" Qi Yan exclaimed anxiously, "I haven't even said anything and you're already disagreeing?"

Now that all the forces have been lured out of the Norbert district by the Doctor and are busy trying to stop Theresa from returning to Londinium, he has no chance to seize supplies.

The Windermere in front of him was his last hope for replenishing supplies for his nursing home branch.

He had just made a confident promise to Anmon.

After all, in his memory, Windermere was the best of all the dukes in terms of his attitude towards commoners. He had personally helped protect the mother and daughter and reunite them. Asking for some supplies should not have been difficult for him.

“That’s right, I disagree!” Windermere said firmly. “No matter who you are, even if you force me, I will not yield.”

This is my absolute bottom line, and you can destroy me without changing my mind!

"Oh, this... it can't be that bad."

Qi Yan was so startled by Windermere that he took a half step back.

Defiance looked up from her mother's arms, somewhat surprised:

"why?"

“Defiance, you…”

Windermere immediately realized that his daughter was on Qi Yan's side.

Defiance broke free from Windermere's embrace, saying in disbelief:

"I don't understand, Mom. Why are you refusing? It's just a matter of nodding to you, and besides..."

Moreover, given the Duke's image, this would be entirely beneficial, especially in the current turbulent situation in Victoria, where public sentiment is of paramount importance—something you taught me.”

Windermere fell silent.

My own daughter has started to side with outsiders so quickly.

She knows Defiance very well. Defiance spoke these words without a hint of grievance. They seemed rational, but in fact, they were heartfelt and emotional remarks.

Qi Yan watched the mother and daughter arguing from the side, stroking his chin and sensing that something was amiss.

"Um, Auntie..."

Qi Yan had just opened his mouth when he was startled by Windermere's sharp gaze and swallowed his words.

He was now certain that something was definitely wrong.

They blinked and then changed their tune in unison:

"Your Grace, are you interested in making a deal with me?"

“I hate that word,” Windermere said coldly.

Qi Yan grinned crookedly and said deliberately, "If you keep going like this, I might just rob someone myself."

Windermere did not answer, but simply placed his hand on his sword to demonstrate his resolve.