Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

The burial ceremony lasted almost as long as the blizzard itself.

After all the bodies had been buried, the two graves in front of Skadi were filled.

The frozen soil was refilled, and two towering tombs stood side by side.

Skadi closed her eyes and softly hummed the song Agor sang to send off the soldiers.

A damp, mournful melody echoed, interspersed with whispers only Skadi could hear.

"Strife, ignorance, and darkness are buried together."

The song faded into the final notes.

Skadi turned to look at Typhon, who was silently shedding tears beside her.

"Huh? Why am I crying?"

Typhon snapped out of his daze, feeling the wetness on his face, and stood frozen in place.

"Typhon, shall we go back?" Skadi suddenly said.

"Why? We've come all this way with such difficulty!" Typhon momentarily forgot to consider why he was crying. "And aren't you going to go find your companions?"

"...I think we need to seek help."

Skadi realized that she was now all alone.

She took Typhon's hand and forcefully placed Ama's love into Typhon's palm:

"Didn't you say you had something very important to do and needed to find the doctor? I'll take you to find the doctor, okay?"

"But……"

"Typhon, let's go back."

Typhon was somewhat at a loss when faced with Skadi's sudden hardline stance.

After hesitating for a moment, she reluctantly nodded.

Skadi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, holding Typhon's hand tightly as they walked back the way they had come, as if afraid that if she let go, Typhon would disappear from her sight.

The atmosphere on the 'return journey' was incredibly oppressive; neither of them was in the mood for casual conversation as they had on the way there.

The earth receded beneath their feet, the jungle parted to make way for them, and the mountains bowed down to them.

Skadi led Typhon over the mountain range in front of them, looked behind the mountains, and then their feet seemed to be rooted to the ground and could not take another step.

The mountains formed an endless barrier before Skadi.

The Sami people formed a battle line at the foot of the mountains, blocking the dangers behind the mountains and blocking the way to this place.

"It's the northern front of the Tree Scar Tribe!"

Typhon let out a joyful whisper, threw off the helmet he had been clutching tightly, and, taking advantage of Skadi's momentary distraction, broke free from her grasp and hurried toward the mountains.

Skadi watched Typhon's departing figure, and looked at the Sami and Ursus tribes getting along well in the distance. She realized that this was her only chance to leave alone.

This is definitely not a disaster she can handle alone.

"Skadi, come quick!" Typhon turned and waved.

A sudden gust of wind blew across the Sami Icefield, shattering and rearranging the syllables of Typhon's call.

"Isamara, leave."

Skadi remained silent, bending down to pick up the helmet.

"Isamara...who is she?"

She raised the helmet above her head, and then, as if guided by some unseen force, chose to put it on.

"I am Skadi."

Black mist swept over the mountains, swallowing up the tribes at their foot—a scene of purgatory.

Skadi rushed toward Typhon, and she saw that Typhon's giant bow was shrouded in a black mist that far surpassed the black mist that had swept over the mountains.

The mist twisted and turned into arms that covered Typhon's eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, pulling at her limbs and urging her to continue moving closer to the mountains.

Chapter 1039 With no old cats on the island, the Blood Demon reigns supreme.

"The Rhodes Island ships suddenly feel much emptier."

The lively Sarkaz girl shook her head and looked around the corridors of Rhodes Island.

"Exusiai, don't look around carelessly," Texas said calmly from the side.

Exusiai said nonchalantly, "We're so familiar with Rhodes Island, I know exactly where we can and can't see."

However, precisely because of this familiarity, I have a feeling that this commission from Rhodes Island will not be an easy task. The fees for previous collaborations overseen by the Doctor were always extremely stingy, almost to the point that Penguin Logistics had to pay out of their own pockets.

Texas pulled out her Pocky snacks and stuffed seven or eight into Exusiai's mouth, successfully shoving her mouth shut.

At the end of the corridor, Kroos strolled over and waved to the two of them:

"Gentlemen, come this way. The goods I asked you to transport this time are all piled up in my engineering department."

Texas walked over with Exusiai and confirmed:

"The transport destination is Iberia, Ms. Kal'tsit, isn't that right?"

"Yes, the situation is quite urgent. I hope you can hurry. I have already contacted Kal'tsit."

Kroos counted on her fingers, "The items are a mixed bag: some weaponry and resources, medical supplies, and Qiyan anti-lost traps..."

Texas: ?

Is there something strange mixed in with it?

Kroos completely ignored Texas's confusion and continued speaking to herself:

"Sigh, Rhodes Island has been so busy lately. Victoria and Kazdel have to assign people, and teams have to be sent to Iberia. The three managers have also gone their separate ways."

"Busy, everyone busy is good... that way I'll be the boss of Rhodes Island!"

Texas had a vague sense of unease.

Rhodes Island has now fallen into the hands of Kroos, and as a business partner with extensive experience in cooperation, she knows the temperament of this Blood Demon very well.

“Miss Clooch, could we please reconfirm the contract regarding the compensation for this collaboration?” Texas asked cautiously.

"We've been working together for so long, and now you're doubting me?" Kroos stared wide-eyed in shock.

“No, please don’t misunderstand,” Texas said earnestly. “This is my way of acknowledging you.”

Kroos: "..."

She doesn't need that kind of recognition, thank you!

"Kroos, are you busy?"

In the corridor ahead of the three, Shining walked towards them: "I have two things to report to you."

"Just tell me, I'm in a hurry to close a big deal."

Shining also recognized the two from Texas and reported frankly: "First, regarding the team that Thorn led to Iberia, Moon suddenly said that he sensed some information and wanted to catch up with them."

Secondly, regarding Kazdel, we received a message from Mudrock saying she's encountered a technical bottleneck in her construction work there and needs your time to go and help with the design drawings.

When Kroos Hilton said with a headache, "Shuiyue's application is fine. Just report it to Kal'tsit. It just so happens that he can team up with Penguin Logistics."

"But I've only been the head of Rhodes Island for a few days, and you're already transferring me?"

Shining asked, somewhat puzzled, "Isn't Rhodes Island currently under ACE's management?"

He owes me money!

Kroos stood with her hands on her hips, her face full of smugness.

Shining: “…”

She took Kroos's hand and said sincerely:

"You absolutely must go and build Kazdel; they can't do without you!"

Besides, in Kazdel, Vishdel is holding a competition, and I think you're very suitable."

"Hehehe, am I that great?" Kroos said with a smug look on her face.

Texas listened from the side and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

It turns out that ACE is in charge of managing Rhodes Island, so this cooperation may continue, but the contract still needs to be reviewed again. Any trace of 'Kroos' in it must be completely overturned and rewritten!

While Texas was pondering the cooperation, Kroos had already been fooled by Shining's offer of the Kazdel Outstanding Youth Award, completely forgetting her plans to wreak havoc on Rhodes Island.

Of the group of people, each with their own agenda, only Exusiai had no idea what to do.

After swallowing the Pocky in her mouth, she waved and struck up a conversation with an acquaintance who happened to be passing by.

"Ms. Saria, judging from your outfit, are you also on a mission?"

Saria stopped in her tracks. She was dressed in a gray-brown trench coat, looking dashing and gave Exusiai a smile that was both friendly and dignified.

“I’m planning a trip to Columbia. The information Amiya sent back from Lateran has made me somewhat concerned about the current situation of Rhine Lab,” she explained. “I’ll just consider it a trip to visit some friends.”

Exusiai decisively switched to sales mode:

"Need any help transporting anything? Penguin Logistics, we'll get it done!"

"No need, thank you."

Saria waved her hand in refusal, exchanged a brief greeting with the others, and continued on her way.

"Everyone's busy now," Kroos exclaimed. "Qi Yan's creation of the Terra Union has kept everyone incredibly busy."

Shining said with satisfaction, "Although it's busy, it's a good thing that the countries on this land are now interacting more closely."

As the two were reminiscing, Himer's petite figure sneaked over after Saria left.

"Miss Texas, does Penguin Logistics offer pick-up and delivery service?" She looked at Texas expectantly.

Texas nodded and said, "Yes, Miss Himeru, what do you need to transport?"

Hammer pointed to himself.

Texas: ?

“Not just me, but Ifrit too,” Himer continued.

Letania, with its capital Trilintelme.

"Old Mo, over here!"

As Murphy walked out of the station, he immediately saw a familiar face waving at him.

Upon seeing Begler arrive to pick him up, Murphy decisively picked up his suitcase and smashed it directly on his old friend's head.

"It's one thing for my older brother to tease me, but you dare to call me by that nickname?" Murphy added a kick after smashing the object.

"I kindly came to pick you up, and this is how you treat me?"

Begler carried his suitcase with a grin on his face.

Murphy said seriously, "I'm back on business this time, I don't have time to fool around with you."

Begler led the way, waving and saying:

"Why are you so serious? Come on, let's go get a coffee first. Even if you want to see His Majesty, you have to wait until he finishes his daily duties, right?"

"You're treating?" Murphy asked cautiously, confirming beforehand.

"It can be reimbursed."

"Come on, I know a good shop!"

The two instantly agreed and walked arm in arm toward the most luxurious coffee shop in the vicinity.

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, Murphy readily pulled out a VIP membership card and was led into a private room by the staff.

Begler casually tossed his suitcase into the corner of the compartment and arrogantly declared:

"No need to bring out the menu, just bring us the most expensive set."

The service staff's eyes nearly lit up, and they bowed repeatedly before leaving to make arrangements for this important client.

Murphy took off his coat and hung it on the hanger, casually asking: