Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

Like a grain of sand disappearing into the desert, a drop of water dissolving into the waves.

Sarkaz had even forgotten how long he wandered after that, returning to Laterano, emaciated and like a lost soul.

He still held onto faith in his heart, and he went to a chapel to visit a canonized bishop, seeking answers and guidance.

Even sages can only remain silent.

Whether Sarkaz harbored resentment, no one knows; whether he felt remorse, no one knows. All that is known is that he ultimately became a part of Laterano, a follower of the law, until…

A mission, a chance to glimpse the truth, a defection.

A bewildered Sakta embarks on a journey from which there is no return.

What the truth is may no longer matter. Sakorta can no longer stop, nor does he want to stop. He will dedicate everything to this journey, not for himself, nor for the long-gone 'homeland,' but only for all the equally lost seekers around him.

Now, Sákota is walking out of the cathedral with two figures, into the sunlight.

He saw confusion, bewilderment, and even panic.

Various emotions are building up in this city.

The source of everything was simply two figures slowly approaching from the end of Andorn's line of sight.

“A Katarus and… a Sarkaz?” Andorn stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

“Amiya, and Theresa,” Qi Yan introduced.

He stroked his chin and couldn't help but turn to look at the Pope beside him.

The elderly man was dressed in papal robes, exuding elegance and grace, with a calm demeanor that carried the unique authority of someone in a position of power.

Without the unease and anxiety he felt when the three of them were alone, the Pope was no longer himself when he came into the public eye.

He is Lateran.

Lateran, never afraid.

"Welcome, Ms. Theresa, Miss Amiya."

The Pope looked at Sarkaz as he approached and greeted him politely: "It's been a long time."

"It's been a long time, Your Holiness the Pope." Theresa bowed gracefully to Sakta before her.

The formal meeting between the angel and the devil was thus presented to everyone in an unexpected way.

Countless Lateran residents, as well as envoys from various countries who had come to hear the news, gathered in front of the cathedral.

People looked at the Pope, at Theresa May, and of course, at Qi Yan standing side by side with a Sakota man.

Everyone is waiting for an explanation.

The hatred between the Sarkaz and the Sarkaz, the grudges between the Sarkaz and all the races of this land, no matter what the reason, is not enough to justify the presence of a Sarkaz leader at the Summit of Nations ceremony.

But Theresa appeared, and the messengers from all nations accompanying her proved that her appearance was known to and personally authorized by the Pope.

However, the expected explanation did not appear.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Pope stepped aside and invited Theresa and her companion to the cathedral.

At this moment, all discontent reached its peak.

The envoys from various countries stood still, showing no intention of going to the cathedral, silently expressing their stance.

A few sporadic protests broke out among the gathered Lateran residents, but they gradually spread and intensified.

Why are the Sarkaz here?

"We need an explanation! How many Sarkaz have died at the hands of the Sarkaz over the years!"

"The Sarkaz even take pleasure in hunting Sarkaz, and they consider it an honor to collect the Sarkaz's Guardian Guns. Your Holiness, why would you invite a Sarkaz?"

The musketeers stood silently in front of the Lateran inhabitants' ranks.

These residents did not attempt any drastic action. Their respect for the Pope and their faith in the law prevented them from resorting to violence, but their anger also made it impossible for them to remain silent; they needed an answer.

Andorn silently watched everything unfold before him.

He turned to look at Qi Yan beside him and asked:

"This may require your intervention to suppress it."

"Can this kind of thing be solved by suppression?" Qi Yan smiled bitterly. "I can shut people up, but doing so will only render this international summit, which has been painstakingly built up, meaningless and alienating people."

"Even you can't do anything about it?"

Andorn sighed, his feelings a mixture of emotions.

Qi Yan silently pondered a solution, increasingly missing the wisdom of the doctor.

Just as Qi Yan's brain was about to overload and start smoking, a deep bell rang out.

All sounds vanished, and countless gazes followed the direction of the bells, converging on the towering stone tower beside the cathedral.

"The Revelation Stone Tower... Why does the bell of the Revelation Stone Tower echo?"

"Isn't it said that this bell only rang when the first saints walked on earth?"

"The bells had to ring at this exact moment... Could this be the will of the law?"

The Sarkaz stopped complaining in disbelief, a surge of emotion from the depths of their souls coursing through their bodies.

All disputes and disagreements were resolved under the tolling of the bell.

"During the day, the Sakotas saw that the sky was dark and the sun was not visible. At night, the devil's army came and killed many Sakotas. The Sakotas lost much of their glory."

“The saints said, ‘Follow me.’ And the stone tower was erected.”

“The saints said, ‘Listen to me.’ Then the bells rang.”

"The bells echoed across the wilderness, and the Sakotas became one."

"This is revelation, this is proverb."

“The light will be there during the day, and it will no longer be blocked.”

“The saints say: “Build a city, and it will be a paradise for Sakota.”

“The saints said: This city should be called Lateran.”

The sound of prayer echoed with the tolling of bells, and all the differences were united by faith into a single, unified force.

The best explanation is when the bells, symbolizing Sarkaz, rang out after the Sarkaz entered the holy city.

The Sakotas, having finished their prayers, ceased their denunciations. They watched the Pope's retreating figure, awaiting the new future he would bring them.

The envoys from various countries stood there, looking at each other in bewilderment.

They couldn't understand Sakota's beliefs, nor did they receive the expected forceful intervention from Qi Yan, or even a special explanation from the Pope.

It was as if... this international summit was a grand gathering truly open to this land and to all races, without disagreement or hostility, but with everyone being treated fairly.

If the law cannot protect everyone, then Lateran will make the impossible possible!

"Let's go, and don't forget that this grand event is for the purpose of uniting the nations of Terra."

Wei Yanwu sighed and became the first messenger to step towards the cathedral.

"Isolation cannot bring a future."

Yucatan led Hugh Ruth by the hand and walked step by step toward the cathedral.

"Perhaps participating in this grand event is the best decision Colombia has made in recent years."

Black walked steadily, leading the military and Rhine Life members, excluding Justin Jr., into the marching column.

"Ah... well... the teacher only told me to come to the World Summit, and didn't say anything else."

Alini jogged up to catch up.

"That little bird is right!"

The silly guys from the rainforest suddenly realized what was going on and started making a ruckus.

The remaining envoys from various countries: "..."

Ultimately, their gaze lingered, seemingly casually, on the Victorian delegation.

The captain of the Victorian delegation lowered her head slightly, her hands clenched into fists, her white knuckles testifying to the turmoil of her emotions.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

"The war is over, and the shame will not be forgotten by time, but the glory of Victoria will not be tarnished by hatred."

The captain of the Victorian delegation took a deep breath and resolutely strode towards the cathedral.

The situation became clearer after Victoria's mission made its decision.

The Pope glanced back at the arriving delegations from various countries, his expression calm and dignified. But before leading the procession through the door, he gave one last look at Qi Yan, who stood motionless at the entrance.

"Thank you," the Pope said softly.

Andorn seemed to realize something: "So this was your plan. You truly live up to your reputation."

Wei Yanwu, who was the first to approach from the delegation's camp, winked at Qi Yan:

"Great deal! Remember to call me next time there's an event like this that makes you look good."

Qi Yan: ? ? ?

No, what did he do this time?

This bell ringing has absolutely nothing to do with him!

Wait, the bell rang? Because of Cecilia? Why did that girl run to ring the bell again?

Just as Qi Yan was almost completely bewildered by Li Boli, Elene excitedly approached from the ranks of envoys from various countries entering the cathedral.

“Qi Yan, you have such amazing skills and strategies. No wonder Ms. Outcast trusts you so much.” Elena said admiringly. “I feel like you must already know about the birth of a new life in the Sea of ​​Life, even though I didn’t tell you.”

Qi Yan: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

"Since you understand everything, you must have made preparations well in advance, just like today. I'm going to attend the meeting now. See you later."

After dropping a bombshell, Elena hastily returned to the queue and slipped into the cathedral.

Qi Yan opened his mouth wide, reached out his hand towards Elena's back, and subconsciously took a step, but ultimately stopped.

Recovering from the shock of the message, Andorn looked at Qi Yan and asked:

"You're not going in to attend the meeting? Did you really foresee and plan for such a catastrophic disaster?"

"I never expected this..."

Qi Yan's expression twisted slightly: "It's just that I have a psychological aversion to meetings."

Andorn showed an expression of even greater shock than when he first heard about the new beginning.

Qi Yan covered her face.

His journey into debt began when he eagerly participated in the Rhodes Island weekly meeting hosted by Kal'tsit.

Of course, he hadn't planned to attend this meeting anyway.

This is a crucial meeting that will determine the future direction of this land. If he participates, the envoys from various countries will surely make some concessions because of his influence.

What may seem like a beautiful vision of great unity among all ethnic groups is in reality nothing more than a castle in the air forcibly built under pressure.

"Never mind, let's deal with what I can do first."

Qi Yan's gaze fell on Andorn, who suddenly shivered.

Chapter 1006 'Andorn, it's time to set off'

Andorn desperately wanted to escape, but he couldn't.

He knew that choosing to resist Qi Yan would be tantamount to bringing shame upon himself.

“I can face my fate, but can I die knowing why?” Andorn asked.

"Is there anything else you don't understand?"

Qi Yan was somewhat surprised: "Does that mean you want to take a look at the Law System mainframe first?"

Andorn shook his head: "I've suddenly lost interest in the law."

“I just suddenly realized that what I was looking for was never the law.” Andorn’s gaze was calm as he watched the cathedral doors slowly close. “Now that I have seen the outcome, whether or not I have actually seen the law is no longer important.”