Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"No wonder W was always secretly writing and drawing in her notebook recently, and she was always doing it behind my back. I thought she was writing love letters."

After saying that, Arturo couldn't help but cover his mouth and giggle.

This time, before W could even retort, Qi Yan had already joined forces with W:

"You're so happy, who could be happier than you? Seven of W's plans are to tie you up and throw you into the Shard to blow you up, so that I can be lured there and give Professor Big T a free ride."

Arturo's laughter immediately vanished.

But soon, Mostima kindly helped, bringing out Arturo's share of laughter.

The doctor looked at Mostima with a headache and said earnestly:

"Xiao Mo, we're infiltrating, do you understand what infiltrating is?"

Keep your voice down, or we'll be discovered.

“Oh, so that’s what you’re worried about.” Mostima stopped laughing and pointed with her staff to a small mound not far away. “But we’ve already been discovered. The old fellow in the staff told me that there’s a corpse in there, who’s been eavesdropping on our gossip the whole time.”

Everyone turned to look, and Logos and the others began to gather their strength, ready to make a move at any moment.

Before everyone's eyes, a withered hand emerged from the soil, followed by a body exuding a putrid aura, gradually revealing its true form from the earth.

It was a strange figure shrouded in a gray-black robe, surrounded by an aura of death. After leaving the soil, it floated silently in mid-air, slowly drawing its long sword from the earth and resting it on its shoulder. Its silence exuded a strong sense of oppression.

Theresa volunteered to help explain: "The Scavenger Warriors, nurtured by the power of the Scavenger King, can borrow power from him and are a formidable enemy. You can think of them as some kind of extension of the Scavenger King."

Ordinary physical attacks are unlikely to be effective. You can try using the Banshee's spell to target him, but be careful to prevent him from coming into contact with the Active Source Stone, as it will greatly enhance his power.

The spirit banner, which had just struck a pose, was speechless.

Your Highness, if I'm not mistaken, we should be on the same side, right?

Why is that?

Having obtained Theresa's information, Blaze, Ascaron, and the others stepped aside to give Logos, Amiya, and the others room to maneuver.

"...Gentlemen, if I say I didn't hear anything, could you please let me off the hook?"

Ling Zhang, feeling somewhat aggrieved, took the initiative to soften her stance.

It wasn't that he was afraid of death, but since he had already touched his own prince, why should he needlessly throw his life away?

W cocked his grenade launcher, a dangerous smile spreading across his face: "What do you think?"

"Wait, it's rare to find someone alone. Let's see what we can get out of them." The doctor waved his hand to stop everyone from moving.

The spirit banner floated in the air, glanced at Theresa, and shook its head at the Doctor, saying:

"I don't want to die, but I won't sell out information just to save my own life."

Before the doctor could speak, Theresa spoke first:

"It's okay. Protecting yourself is the most important thing. You can reveal information as you please. Even if you don't say anything, Qi Yan will use various methods to expose Sarkaz's actions."

Ling Zhang: "..."

Seeing that His Highness had spoken, Ling Zhang stopped pretending and nodded to the Doctor, indicating that he could begin asking questions.

Now, the doctor is becoming somewhat paranoid.

All of this is too bizarre. Theresa's cooperation, Ling Zhang foolishly getting left alone just to hear a few gossips, and Qi Yan's deliberate or unintentional sabotage along the way...

Just as the doctor was about to take out the sanity potion, a deafening battle cry suddenly came from the Silverstone Cliff battlefield behind them.

The war broke out so suddenly and escalated to its extreme in an instant; the incessant explosions even made the dark clouds in the sky tremble slightly.

Why did they start fighting at this time?

The doctor was somewhat surprised.

Logically, Vina's troops should be on their way at this moment, and the Duke's side should not attack rashly.

Ling Zhang quietly sensed for a moment and received a message from the King of Carrion.

He volunteered, "The clan leader told me the reason. If I tell him, can I exchange it for my life?"

W pointed the gun at Ling Zhang and shouted angrily.

"A steam knight suddenly broke in from behind the carrion army, rampaging and disrupting the battlefield, becoming the fuse for this war," Ling Zhang confessed in one breath.

The professor paced back and forth twice, then pressed on with the question:

How did the King of Carrion react?

Ling Zhang: "If you tell me, can you save my life?"

W once again transformed into a lackey, berating Ling Zhang.

"The clan leader severely injured the Steam Knight with a casual strike, but did not pursue him, allowing the Steam Knight to escape," Ling Zhang replied.

Something's not right, something's definitely not right!

The doctor quickened his pace, then suddenly realized something and demanded:

Where is the King of Carrion now?

"Can you save my life by telling me?"

"Don't force me to unleash the dogs on you!" the doctor said irritably.

Qi Yan jumped out at the opportune moment, snatched the staff from Mostima's hand, pointed it at the spirit banner, and threatened:

"Did you hear me? Don't make me let the dogs out of there and bite you!"

Ling Zhang: "...The sect leader is on his way from Silverstone Cliff and is expected to arrive in about five minutes."

Qi Yan raised an eyebrow: "What's he doing here? Coming to his death?"

No one paid any attention to him.

The doctor glanced at Theresa and said to the others in a deep voice:

"Everyone, get moving immediately! We can't let the King of Carrion catch up with us. Even if he only manages to hold off the white-haired dog for a few seconds, it will be enough for Theresa to escape from us."

Apart from Qi Yan himself and Theresa, everyone present looked somewhat solemn.

But just as everyone was about to set off, Ling Zhang spoke again:

"I have one more piece of information. Could I offer my life to make you all stay and listen to me?"

As she spoke, Ling Zhang gracefully arrived at the route where everyone was escaping, brandishing her sword and facing everyone directly.

"Little Mo!" the doctor hissed, "Take us to a new location immediately!"

"The staff is in Qi Yan's hands!" Mostima exclaimed urgently.

Ling Zhang also spoke up: "Actually, I lied to you. The sect leader has already arrived."

A gray mist, which had quietly spread without anyone noticing, had already enveloped the surrounding environment. At this moment, the world lost all its colors, leaving only a lifeless gray. The thick, decaying stench seemed to want to seep into everyone's bodies through their pores.

The sound of the cane striking the ground rang out repeatedly, steadily approaching their location.

The emaciated body of the King of Carrion appeared in the thick fog. With each breath, the surrounding vegetation decayed at a visible speed, and the soil was tainted with a filthy odor, turning into a muddy, rotten wasteland.

This territory belonging to the dead spread outwards from the feet of the Carrion King, engulfing everyone's ankles in an instant.

Chapter 767 Going home to visit relatives

Silence, a deathly silence, spread through the ranks like a virus.

Compared to the Blood Lord who always liked to put on airs and the Shapeshifters who were never serious, the King of Carrion brought a completely different sense of oppression to everyone.

The doctor took a deep breath, and the lingering stench of decay filled his nostrils, making him feel nauseous.

Rhodes Island's situation seemed to have reached a dead end at this moment.

The King of Carrion did not rush to attack; his gaze fell upon Theresa.

"Your Highness, I can hold them off for five breaths."

Upon hearing this, the doctor glared at Qi Yan, who had ruined the situation. The latter grinned sheepishly and quickly returned the staff to its rightful owner.

Theresa shook her head and said to the King of Carrion:

"There's no need. I have nowhere to hide if I leave now. Qi Yan will come after me eventually."

The King of Carrion fell silent, but showed no intention of leaving.

The professor turned to Qi Yan and asked, "What is he planning to do?"

"How am I supposed to know what this old man is up to?" Qi Yan said irritably. "He's right in front of you, and instead of asking him, you're asking me? Have you lost all your senses?"

The doctor nodded, finding it reasonable, and then looked at the King of Carrion:

"So, Little Te isn't going with you, what are you still doing here?"

"Rhodes Island, leave two people behind."

The King of Carrion's answer was simple yet domineering.

The doctor's eyes were slightly narrowed behind his mask.

He realized that the Sarkaz were also planning to disperse Rhodes Island's forces.

Even now, he still doesn't understand the point of Theresa's actions.

Despite Rhodes Island's current large roster, when it comes to the 'original Originium' and the Lord of the Royal Court, most of them are just playing the role of cheerleaders.

As long as Qi Yan isn't restrained, Theresa will never have a chance to escape control.

The doctor then looked at Qi Yan.

"No, why are you staring at me like that? Do I have the answer on my face?" Qi Yan said, puzzled.

"Tell me honestly, what exactly is Little Te's plan?" the professor demanded.

Qi Yan: ? ? ?

In front of everyone, he suddenly walked up to the doctor and forcibly put his hand inside the doctor's clothes.

Amid the doctor's screams and resistance, Qi Yan fumbled around and carefully examined all of the doctor's sanity fluid.

"This isn't expired, why are you acting like you've lost your mind today?" Qi Yan casually sipped the sanity serum and said to the Doctor with disdain, "This is none of your business, go play in the mud."

PhD:"……"

Upon hearing Qi Yan's words, the Doctor actually stopped asking questions and turned back to Kal'tsit's side.

Just as everyone was wondering what kind of connection these two had made, the King of Carrion couldn't help but speak up:

"I am still waiting for your reply. Even with Qi Yan here, I am not much of a threat, but it would be inappropriate to simply ignore me, would it?"

"Logos and Ascalon, step forward."

The doctor said nonchalantly, "I'll give you two a break. Go home with this old man to visit your family."

Logos lowered his eyes slightly, did not question the doctor's judgment, and gladly accepted the decision.

However, from the shadows, A. Orphan S. only cared about Theresa Karn, who had no relatives or friends, appeared and silently watched the Doctor, as if he was considering which part of the body to cut from.

The Doctor shrank back and quickly hid behind Kal'tsit.

Theresa noticed Ascalon's resistance, walked up to her, and took Ascalon's hand.

"Your Highness?" Ascalon asked somewhat awkwardly.

"Can you do me a favor?" Theresa asked softly.

"Your Highness, please speak!"

“Go back to Londinium and see Theresis. Say goodbye to him for me.”

Ascalon was clearly reluctant to accept this request.

She didn't want to leave Theresa's side, fearing that what happened years ago would happen again, and that leaving would be a final farewell.

But looking at Theresa's expectant eyes, Ascalon couldn't bring himself to refuse.

In the end, Ascalon walked over to Logos.

Rhodes Island's forces set off again, step by step emerging from the dense fog under the watchful gaze of the Carrion King.

The King of Carrion looked at Logos and his companion, showing no intention of attacking, and said calmly:

"Please, gentlemen."