Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"I never imagined that one day I would witness Iberia stepping back into the ocean with such feelings."

The Pope chuckled and said, "Not only you, but I also never imagined that I would become a witness."

Lady Carmen, times have truly changed.

Gazing at the warship before her, Carmen took a deep breath: "Next, we'll need to work together to transform Granfalo into a proper pilot city before Kal'tsit and the others return."

"I already have a plan for this."

"Appreciate further details."

"Let's hold another Liboli beauty pageant!"

"...The sea breeze is a bit strong, why can't I hear you?"

While the two old men were bickering, Goredia successfully made her way onto the ship's deck.

She thought she would find some peace of mind here, but seeing the situation on the deck only deepened her confusion.

On the deck, the selected Tribunal soldiers and cavalrymen gathered in twos and threes. Although they still carried their weapons and equipment with them, their attitude was completely devoid of the tension and solemnity that preceded the battle.

Goredia even saw a gunner leaning against the ship's railing, having his companions take photos for him.

There were also soldiers from the Judgment Army who were holding up navigation guides from who-knows-how-many years ago and bragging about them.

Looking around, only the judge duo, whom Goredia recognized, seemed to be behaving relatively seriously.

Only when she listened carefully did she realize that Dario was clearly teaching Eleanor to recite the Inquisitor's Commandments, not the precautions for going to sea.

Even more outrageous, Goredia actually saw a little sea girl with a jellyfish on her head leap out of the water, easily climb up the smooth hull of the ship onto the deck, shake off the water, and then squat down to eat the jellyfish like a snack.

Hmm? Wait a minute...

Goredia and Specter's eyes instantly turned red.

Chapter 1048 Qi Lin: M3, what race are you?

Idia sensed a murderous intent locking onto her and looked up blankly.

The jellyfish's tentacles were still hanging in her mouth, and her red eyes followed the source of the murderous intent to find two of her brethren.

“My fellow countrymen, do you want to eat me?” Idia shook her head and said, “No, I came for the flock and cannot return to the flock for the time being.”

"Don't use that term of address when you talk to me."

Goredia removed the long spear from her back, her muscles tensing as she prepared to attack.

The next second, her head was hit by a clump of slime from the shapeshifter.

Greta: "..."

The green, viscous liquid flowed down her hair, interrupting her movements and making her feel uncomfortable.

"You'd better not act rashly. This is Idia, one of our own."

The shapeshifter blocked the Ghost Shark's path, kindly reminding them, "If you make a move, you may never be able to return to Agor. As for whether you'll be turned into a meat pie, an ice sculpture, or finely chopped into mincemeat, we have no idea."

"Why do you always choose to protect Hai Si?" Goredia asked coldly.

"We are protecting you," the shapeshifter said with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh dear, it's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Qi Yan noticed the situation and quickly broke free from M3's claws, running over to pick up Idia.

He quickly stuffed the remaining jellyfish into Idia's little mouth and scolded the chubby-cheeked girl:

“I’m not telling you to stay on shore. We’re going out to sea to fight sea monsters. You’re too young to see that kind of thing.”

Idia activated her light-speed chewing talent, quickly eliminating the jellyfish from her mouth, then hugged Qi Yan's neck, puzzled:

"Fellow countrymen, there is no threat to the land."

Qi Yan said matter-of-factly, "But we're going into the sea now."

Idia was stunned.

After a moment's reaction, she retorted:

"The ocean belongs to the masses, death, and wasted nutrients."

"No waste, no waste. I'll eat all the rebellious sea creatures, okay?" Qi Yan reassured.

Idia fell into thought.

Then she concluded, nodding:

"Predation, permitted."

"Okay, then Idia, you go back to the shore to play with Grandpa Carmen and Grandpa Pope. Grandma Outcast has prepared lots of snacks for you, just waiting for you to eat them."

Qi Yan carried Idia back to the edge of the deck and casually tossed her into the sea.

After it fell into the water with a splash, a series of bubbles rose from the surface.

Everyone on the boat instinctively ran to the side of the boat to check.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a fresh jellyfish emerged from the sea above Idia's head. She stuffed it into her mouth and swam toward the shore without looking back.

"Alright, stop looking. Hai Si isn't going to get flooded."

Qi Yan waved his hand dismissively at the group of busybodies.

Among the onlookers, Kal'tsit and the shapeshifter exchanged a glance, both recalling Idia's experience of choking on food in the sea.

It's really hard to say about these things...

Qi Yan had already walked up to the two deep-sea hunters who were in a quantum superposition state between Agor and Liboli.

"You're Qi Yan?"

Before he could speak, Gladys said, "I don't know what you're planning, but please remember, Hai Si will always be Hai Si."

Given that we are currently in a cooperative relationship, I can pretend I didn't see one or two special cases, but I hope you won't be misled by these special circumstances.

"Hey, that's interesting. The first few who dared to talk to me like that, some I beat into natural healers, some I plowed several acres of land with, and some I launched into the sea."

Qi Yan chuckled and teased, but wasn't really angry.

He knew Goredia's personality; her pride as an Agorian sometimes made her lose her sense of situations and she would often make some sarcastic remarks, but they were usually well-intentioned.

"Alright, let me explain the situation."

Kal'tsit stepped in to smooth things over.

Qi Yan shrugged and turned to look for his younger sister.

To his surprise, Qi Lin, who had been by his side for the past few days, had disappeared!

"No, my little sister also jumped into the sea to catch jellyfish?" he couldn't help but exclaim.

Kal'tsit heard the noise and immediately looked over. She instinctively reached into her pocket to send M3 to search, only to realize belatedly that M3 hadn't returned at all.

"Where did M3 go too?" She immediately frowned.

"Those two are over there," the shapeshifter said cautiously, pointing in the right direction.

Qi Yan and Kal'tsit exchanged a glance, both sensing something was wrong, and quickly ran over.

As the two reached the corner of the upper deck, they successfully spotted Qi Lin, and M3, who was cornered by Qi Lin and looked bewildered.

At the same time, Qi Lin's muttering to herself reached their ears.

"M3, what race are you?"

"To date, Dr. Kal'tsit has never revealed your race."

"Does this mean that your race has countless possibilities... In other words, is it possible that you could be Felin?"

"Ohhh~ Is this the ocean?"

Exusiai faces the sea breeze, opens her arms and shouts at the surging waves before her.

Hearing this energetic shout, the transport team behind her couldn't help but smile, and the fatigue from their long journey eased a little.

Texas, with a Pocky stick in her mouth, leaned against the rock, unable to help but show a hint of helplessness.

"Exusiai, don't get too close to the seawater," she warned. "There are rumors of unknown dangers in the ocean."

As Mizuki finished a game, she looked up and saw Exusiai walking away dejectedly.

He smiled and assured Texas and the others:

"It's alright, this ocean is safe. Everyone can enjoy the charm of the sea to their heart's content. The gentle seawater can help wash away your fatigue."

"Wow! Even Shuiyue has guaranteed it, so what do I have to fear?"

Exusiai immediately ran back, took off her shoes, and rushed barefoot into the sea.

The Rhodes Island operators in the team finally couldn't resist and ran to the beach to play in the water.

Texas didn't move; she stayed in place to guard the goods.

She held up the Pocky box in her hand and casually said in front of Shuiyue:

"Before you left, Miss Shining said that you would be the most reliable guide in Iberia, but I don't understand. If I remember correctly, you should be an Easterner."

“I was adopted by the people of the East, so I’m registered as being from the East,” Shuiyue explained, pulling out a Pocky stick. “But actually, I come from the ocean.”

"The Agorians?"

"That's it."

Shuiyue put the Pocky in her mouth and exclaimed in surprise, "So sweet!"

"Exusiai prefers sweet flavors."

"so good."

Shuiyue had a look on her face that said, "I'm totally taken aback."

Texas smiled but didn't reply.

She turned her head to look at Exusiai again and found that the girl had already started playing around with the Rhodes Island operators, splashing each other with seawater and laughing so hard she couldn't stand up straight.

“Miss Texas’s smile tells a story,” Shuiyue teased.

“This land has never lacked stories, I’m just a guy who’s running away,” Texas mumbled. “But no matter how I run, my past will always catch up with me.”

"Yes, and it seems like my past has caught up with me."

Shuiyue put away her game console and stood up to gaze at the ocean.

Texas's expression hardened, and following Shuiyue's gaze, she discovered a fluorescent light that had quietly drifted in from the depths of the ocean.

"Something's wrong, Exusiai..."

"Don't be nervous, it's just an old friend."

Shuiyue stopped Texas from making a fuss, walked into the water alone, and then, amidst the laughter, dived into the water and swam towards the fluorescent light.

Chapter 1049 Shuiyue: I found a little sister, family, she wants to come back to Rhodes Island with me!

The seawater enveloped Shuiyue's body.

The fluorescent creatures in the water affectionately surrounded him and guided him on his way.

Shuiyue glides underwater, looking up through the clear seawater.

The sea replaced the sky, and sunlight was shattered into spots of light under the waves. The hull of a wooden boat floated in the water and moonlight, surrounded by sunlight.

He surfaced and placed his hand on the gunwale.

A pair of eyes, as dazzling as glass, met his gaze, and then a hint of fear and terror flashed in those eyes, causing him to shrink back abruptly.

Shuiyue wiped the water off her face and looked at the girl on the boat with curiosity.

Her long, black hair cascaded down her back in waves, with light blue ribbons tied on either side, making her already lovely face even more charming. Her pointed ears confirmed that she was an Agor.

"Haimo, don't be afraid, he is my child too."

An aged voice came from the bow of the ship.

Upon hearing this, the girl named Haimo hesitated for a moment before extending her slender arm toward Shuiyue.