Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

This kid is so stubborn!

"Haimo, do you believe me?" Shuiyue asked.

Haimo nodded obediently.

Seeing that the other party was relatively obedient in this respect, Shuiyue breathed a sigh of relief.

There is still room for things to turn around.

"Don't overthink it. After this trip, I'll show you more of this land," Shuiyue said softly. "Even if we need to make a decision, there's no rush, is there?"

After a moment's thought, Haimo honestly suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, smiled again, and nodded in agreement.

After a somewhat rushed dinner, Texas extinguished the campfire and led the group on their way under the cover of night.

The team rested not far from the beach, and soon left the woods behind, arriving at the open sandy area.

In the pitch-black night, the beach could still barely reflect some moonlight, making it possible to see one's feet, but the seawater had turned black, seemingly swallowing all the light, leaving only the ceaseless sound of the waves.

The tires of the vehicles transporting supplies were crushed on the sand, and their speed was noticeably reduced.

Haimo looked around in the crowd for a moment, then tilted her head back and began to hum a folk song.

Gradually, points of light appeared in the pitch-black sea.

More and more points of light converged, rising and falling with the waves, connecting to form a dazzling band of light like a starry sea.

With the light summoned by Haimo's song, the procession moved more easily.

Feeling the admiring gazes of everyone in the group, Haimo smiled shyly.

This feeling is really relaxing; let all those unpleasant things be buried deep in your heart.

A quiet sense of anticipation for the future began to grow in Haimo's heart.

Using the light reflected from the ocean, Shuiyue and Texas checked their route on a map and discovered that if they continued at this pace, they should be able to reach a small village by dawn, and only two days' journey from the Rhodes Island local office.

"According to the information, this office is in charge of a woman codenamed Tulip."

Shuiyue speculated, "Thorn and the others ahead of us should also be working near the office. Once we successfully rendezvous, our journey ahead will be much easier."

"Don't worry, with Texas around, there won't be any surprises!"

Exusiai, sporting a gleaming halo, approached with a grin.

Texas was so startled by the swaying that she slightly looked away.

Mizuki said irritably, "Exusiai, do you know how dangerous your words are?"

Exusiai clearly had no idea how big a mistake she had made.

Shuiyue and Texas exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat helpless.

"Be vigilant and observe your surroundings."

"It can only be the."

The two abandoned Exusiai, who had fallen behind, and took on the guard duties at the front and rear of the team, one in front and one behind.

The eternal stars twinkle in the night sky, the twin moons slowly move, and the tides rise and fall.

As a glimmer of light appeared in the depths of the ocean, it signaled that another night had passed peacefully.

The brilliant morning light shone on Shuiyue's face at the front of the group, and also illuminated the road ahead.

"This is……"

Shuiyue's brows immediately furrowed.

A caster operator beside him also noticed the crowd appearing ahead and said with some surprise:

"Are people swimming in the sea so early in the morning?"

Shuiyue: "...Is it possible that they are performing human sacrifice?"

Ahead of them, a group of ragged villagers gathered together, their faces filled with fervor, bowing repeatedly to the fluorescent algae summoned by the sea foam in the waves.

Between the crowd and the ocean, there was a woman with her hands and feet bound, watching in despair as the rising tide relentlessly washed over her.

The warlock operator took out her staff and asked Mizuki:

"Should we rush over to save them, or should we give them a dressing down first and then rush over to save them?"

"You take charge; I have more important things to deal with."

Shuiyue handed over the command to someone else and turned to look for Haimo in the team.

He hadn't forgotten that Hai Mo's parents were killed by these same unruly people. Now, witnessing a similar scene again, he was worried that Hai Mo, with her stubborn personality, would be stressed.

But when he found Haimo, he realized that the flag that Exusiai had raised the night before had been planted firmly in the ground after just one night.

Haimo's eyes were devoid of any light as she stared blankly ahead, murmuring:

"Mom, why do humans always kill each other?"

Chapter 1074 Kazdel Civil War

"Sis, I've cornered the intruder in Ursus! Help me surround him!"

Qi Yan, carrying a mop, rushed onto the deck, making a ruckus.

Qi Lin, who was standing on the ship's railing enjoying the breeze, glanced back, then indifferently looked back and continued gazing at the sea.

"Damn it, why are you just watching?! Did you betray us too, little sister?" Qi Yan cried out in anguish.

The shapeshifter crouched atop the main cannon barrel of the Fool's Ship, hurling scornful laughter at Qi Yan:

"Qi Yan, you are now isolated and helpless, and you have no idea how many individuals we secretly hid on the Fool's while you weren't paying attention!"

"You forced me to do this!" Qi Yan said angrily.

"And what can you do?" the shapeshifter said smugly, confident of victory. "Our individual numbers are endless, while your Fool's Ship will be damaged every time we fight!"

Qi Yan's eyes widened in anger:

"Do you think I can put up with this crap? I'll fucking explode!"

"Heavenly Pivot, activate!"

A sea breeze blew by, and the Fool was completely silent, with no response to Qi Yan's calls.

Qi Yan and the shapeshifter stopped arguing and looked together at the Witch King on the watchtower.

"Don't drag me into your troublemaking," the Witch King said disdainfully. "How old are you? Playing house here. It's embarrassing to watch."

"Damn it, I never expected that among the three of us, you, the pillar of heaven, would be the first to betray us!"

Qi Yan's expression was extremely serious as he whispered, "Deep Blue Tree!"

"We're here!" the shapeshifter responded immediately.

"I am Project Originium. Let us put aside our past grievances and join forces to fight our enemy!"

Qi Yan took out the Originium fragments he had pried off M3, and the shapeshifter opened its arms to summon the individuals it had hidden in the Fool.

Upon seeing this scene, the Witch King was so frightened that even his phantom trembled.

Given their personalities, if they get carried away, they might actually grab you and beat you up!

"Little Qi Lin, please save me!"

The Witch King jumped off the watchtower and hid beside Qi Lin as quickly as possible.

"How despicable!"

Qi Yan was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

The shapeshifter jumped off the main cannon and said sheepishly:

"Project Originium, we can't afford to mess with them, maybe we should just give up."

"I'm not reconciled!" Qi Yan grabbed the shapeshifter's collar and shook him violently. "We only have one last option left."

"Could it be..."

The shapeshifter stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

"That's right!" Qi Yan released the shapeshifter and shouted, raising his arms. "Let's go and restart Sargon's stargate, letting the demons invade all of Terra!"

The shapeshifter was taken aback, somewhat unable to keep up with Qi Yan's pace.

"Isn't the Star Gate in the north?" he asked, puzzled.

"There are tons of those things. Do you believe me if I said there are even some on the moon?" Qi Yan said seriously.

All the shapeshifters simultaneously raised their heads, gazing at the two blurry, indistinct moons in the sky.

"Have you had enough?" Qi Lin finally couldn't stand the two of them making such a racket.

She frowned and said, "Dr. Kal'tsit told me before she left that I should keep you in check and not let you go too far."

"……All right."

Seeing that his younger sister had spoken, Qi Yan could only purse his lips and remain silent.

Seeing that even Qi Yan didn't dare to take the lead in causing trouble, the shapeshifters immediately became obedient as well.

The Witch King floated over with a hint of smugness, boasting:

"Can't you all be as mature and stable as me?"

Qi Yan said expressionlessly, "You're right, so let's sing?"

The Witch King and the Shapeshifter both changed their expressions, and even Qi Lin's wolf ears twitched.

Driven by the will to survive, the shapeshifter quickly came up with a clever idea:

"Qi Yan, did you know? Kazdel has been in turmoil again lately."

Upon hearing this, not only Qi Yan, but also the Witch King and Qi Lin couldn't help but cast curious glances at him.

Seeing that his gossip had successfully suppressed Qi Yan's desire to sing, the shapeshifter breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it prevents Qi Yan from speaking out and exposing some embarrassing incidents of the former Sarkaz rulers, it can be forgiven.

"The source of this civil war is the carrion eaters." The shapeshifter cleared his throat and began to describe it vividly. "Nobody knows what went wrong with Nezley a while ago, when he suddenly decided to grow sweet potatoes!"

He set his sights on a relatively fertile piece of land and submitted an application at the Kazdel daily council meeting. Unexpectedly, the banshees also took a liking to that land and decided to sing there.

Neither side was willing to back down, and the argument ended badly.

"That's it? Is this considered internal strife?" Qi Yan said with some dissatisfaction.

“Don’t rush, everything takes time to develop.” The shapeshifter continued slowly, “Later, Nezley listened to Vishdel’s advice and decided to strike first and plow that piece of land directly!”

But the banshees weren't stupid; they decisively chose to call for help, summoning Princess Theresa to speak on their behalf.

Unfortunately, while the two sides were still engaged in a war of words, no one expected that Niecilei would secretly employ military strategy!

Qi Yan asked curiously, "Could it be that he led his men to surround the Valley of the Demoness, staging a 'besieging Wei to rescue Zhao' strategy?"

Shapeshifter: "...It's not that exaggerated. He brought Theresis over as a savior."

The Witch King interjected in confusion:

"Even Theresis couldn't control this situation, could he?"

The shapeshifter gave a meaningful smile and gently shook its index finger.

“Nietzray didn’t let Theresis suppress them head-on. Instead, while he was drawing the attention of the banshees, he had Theresis sneak off to that disputed land and plow it all up overnight!”

Everyone: "..."

"A heartfelt tribute to the legendary plowing master, Teacher Da Te," Qi Yan exclaimed.

“Our individuals saw it with their own eyes. Theresis was plowing the land while cursing incessantly.” The shapeshifter was causing trouble. “We didn’t dare to go closer to listen, but we vaguely heard some words like ‘dog,’ ‘I’m going to plant you in the ground,’ and so on.”

Qi Yan: "..."

He strongly suspected that these words were made up by the shapeshifters, but he had no proof.

After a moment's hesitation, he suddenly threw the Originium fragments in his hand into his mouth, his golden eyes lit up, and he kicked the shapeshifter away, sending it flying into the sea.

When does Qi Xiaobai need evidence to take action?

With a successful kick, Qi Yan felt relieved and said contentedly: