Arknights: Studying medicine can't save Terra

"History? Are you trying to play history with me?"

Horhaya gave a smile that Ferdinand found somewhat incomprehensible.

She raised her hand, pointed to her forehead, and said with a smile:

"Here, the magnificent era of our feathered serpent clan is recorded. Standing before you is a living history book."

"The feathered serpent's lifespan is short, but the history and wisdom of our feathered serpent clan, spanning over four hundred years, have been passed down from generation to generation. The glory you pursued throughout your life is nothing more than an unremarkable stroke in the history books of my mind."

Ferdinand gritted his teeth.

He suddenly realized that this woman was a madwoman.

Just as he was willing to dedicate himself entirely to scientific endeavors, this madwoman was also pursuing something.

Ferdinand didn't know what answer Horhaia wanted, but he understood that this crazy woman was like a child desperately trying to get attention, even at the cost of breaking things, just to get Qi Yan's attention.

Even if Horhaya knew that this method would attract attention and ultimately lead to her doom, she would not escape her fate.

“No matter what madness you’re going through, I will stop you.” Ferdinand’s resolve returned. “None of you understand that I am the one chosen by Qi Yan!”

"Well, let's wait and see."

Holhaya looked down at Ferdinand from her high vantage point, and gently waved her staff.

The world rippled with her gesture.

Ferdinand, clutching the instrument, cautiously took two steps back, scrutinizing the changes around him.

One after another, familiar or unfamiliar figures appeared out of thin air.

Saria shielded Himeru and White Owl behind her, and immediately used her calcification ability to build a barrier after being transferred to the unfamiliar environment.

Mary was trying to convince her colleagues that they were being subjected to some kind of illusion when they were suddenly transported to this place, which startled her so much that she quickly raised her crossbow.

Sunny had just led the settlers to quell a riot and was enjoying the cheers and applause of the crowd when he was suddenly transported to an unfamiliar environment. He couldn't help but show a look of panic and helplessness on his face.

Ifrit, who was burning her homework in anger, returned to Saria and the other two, holding up the still-burnt homework. Noticing the dangerous looks from Saria and Himeru, she felt as if she were seeing hell.

Chapter 1152 Forced Cooperation

More and more people drawn into this world are being transferred to a unified plane under the manipulation of Horhyah, who has successfully seized power.

Holhaya looked at the chaotic scene below and excitedly licked her lips.

“I look forward to seeing you create means in this world that go beyond your comprehension.”

She waved her staff gently again: "It would be such a waste to use such a special world merely as a weapon of slaughter. Humanity, only by constantly surpassing ourselves can we have a future."

The world is like a lake where a stone has been thrown, creating ripples.

The earth trembled incessantly, buildings collapsed as they shook, and billowing dust darkened the sky.

Ferdinand didn't even bother to talk to Seria; he was focused on the instruments in his arms that were starting to malfunction.

He nervously looked down at the instrument and discovered that the neurotransmitter at its core was out of control, constantly impacting the test tube containing him.

"Control over neurotransmitters has also been taken away... Wait, something's wrong!"

As one of the top scientists in this land, Ferdinand quickly assessed the situation: "This is Dorothy's experimental base. Neurotransmitters are Dorothy's creations. This madwoman is trying to make Dorothy's experimental creations go berserk!"

"Saria, don't ask why yet, go stop that woman on the second floor!"

Hearing Ferdinand's roar, Saria grabbed Ifrit's little head with one hand and shoved the brat into Himer's arms.

She flexed her wrists, knowing what to prioritize in this situation.

The ground beneath Saria's feet trembled and shattered with a deafening roar, and Saria shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.

"It's too late."

Horhys manipulated Originium Arts to summon a storm, which carried her into the sky.

Saria lightly touched the ground with her toes, her figure following closely up the building, quickly closing in on Horhaia.

"The biggest crisis right now isn't me."

Knowing the consequences of being approached by Saria, Horhaia raised her body again and summoned a gust of wind to disperse the billowing dust behind her.

Saria paused in her ascent, her majestic dragon eyes narrowing slightly.

A cluster of strange, silver geometric shapes appeared in the dispersed dust. They did not form a cohesive whole, but rather gathered together in different geometric shapes to form a seemingly scattered yet unified behemoth.

The creature's enormous body was entirely composed of neurotransmitters, which trembled rhythmically on their surface and floated in mid-air.

Before Saria could figure out what this thing was, the enormous object made of neurotransmitters began to spin rapidly, and three metal spikes shot towards Saria.

Silver-white enamel coalesced in front of Saria, blocking the attack from the creation.

The impact of the attack still caused Saria to stagger backwards after climbing to the top of the building, eventually falling back to the ground.

Hamer and Ferdinand rushed over.

"Are you alright?" Hermer asked anxiously.

"How strong is the neurotransmitter attack?" Ferdinand asked, his tone equally tense.

Saria shook her numb arm and frowned, saying:

"I'm fine. This attack isn't enough to break through my Originium Arts, but this strange creation's attack is accompanied by some kind of special high-frequency vibration. Conventional defenses are simply powerless to resist it. I'm afraid it would be broken down into fine particles as soon as it made contact."

Himer suggested:

"Before understanding the other party's capabilities, it is best not to make any rash contact. Instead, keep your distance and use remote means to probe."

Ferdinand, without even thinking, retorted:

"It's no use. This creation is the product of Dorothy's experiments. I've read its report. Ordinary physical methods will only provoke it and won't do much harm."

It is made up of neurotransmitters, which Dorothy created using the mental power of numerous experimental subjects as a foundation. There are only two ways to destroy it.

One option is to destroy its source and kill all the test subjects; the other is to use even stronger mental power to destroy the connection circuit between it and the test subjects.

"Are you kidding me?!" Hamer roared. "Those test subjects were living, breathing human beings too!"

"Then what other ideas do you have?" Ferdinand wasn't very polite to Himer. "Showing your emotions won't change anything. If you want to participate in the discussion, come up with a practical solution instead of throwing a tantrum and showing off your ridiculous kindness."

"stop fighting!"

Seria glared at Ferdinand.

Upon facing Saria, Ferdinand immediately cowered, even appearing somewhat aggrieved.

I'm just stating the facts, why are you yelling at me?

Are you so protective of this girl that you're not even willing to put on an act?

Although Hamer was a little angry at Ferdinand's retort, she was not someone who would just throw a tantrum. After forcing herself to calm down, she realized that Ferdinand was right.

The imminent crisis cannot be delayed; if she wants both, she must come up with a feasible solution.

"Perhaps I should try calling out Qi Yan?" Himer decided to take the most 'violent' approach.

"Don't worry, I think Qi Yan has his own things to do." Saria looked around and reminded him, "Not only is he not here, but Dorothy isn't here either. If nothing unexpected happens, Dorothy needs him more."

After analyzing Qi Yan's situation, Saria looked up at the sky.

The enormous neurotransmitter creation was constantly using its vibrational power to dismantle the experimental base. Holhaya floated beside it on the wind, and when she noticed Saria's gaze, she immediately and deliberately reached out to press down on her skirt.

“Ms. Seria, although we had a very pleasant exchange in the city, it won’t be the same this time.”

Holhaya smiled and said, "Look, there are so many people watching now. If you want it, I'll give it to you separately next time."

Saria: "..."

Ferdinand: ?

"Shameless! Dissolute and unrestrained!" Himer cursed angrily.

“They’re about to die, yet they’re still acting recklessly!” Ferdinand chimed in.

Saria: "…………"

Holhaya chuckled in the air: "You scientists, you really do insult people like you're flirting. Are you insulting me or just teasing me?"

Both Hermer and Ferdinand were at red temperature.

Saria: "………………"

While feeling helpless, Saria also calmly made a judgment about something.

Even though Horhaya had an absolute advantage, she didn't rush to attack them.

Whether they're playing a cat-and-mouse game or deliberately waiting for something, it's all good for those of them who have been drawn into this situation.

“Ferdinand, get moving,” Saria ordered. “You’ve been holding that instrument the whole time. I can tell it’s important. If I’m not mistaken, you’re the one who should be standing in Horhys’s place.”

Whatever foolish thing you did to end up like this, you are the one among us with the most complete intelligence on the current situation.

"I'm afraid I've already presented my own plan, which is to directly destroy those experimental subjects that were the source!"

"I want you to implement the second option."

"What a joke!" Ferdinand roared. "The second plan is merely a theoretical proposal based on rigorous analysis. Apart from Qi Yan, who else is qualified to contend with a world?!"

"Perhaps we don't necessarily need to agree on this; this world is not the real world."

White Owl grabbed Ifrit's ear with one hand and slowly walked into the discussion circle: "I can sense that behind the workings of this world, there are a large number of signal sources. Those are Dorothy's test subjects. There are many of them, but there are even more of us on this side."

Ferdinand frowned, thought for a moment, and then shook his head again:

"The situation cannot be equated. The test subjects were connected by the devices made by Dorothy, while each of us is independent."

The white-faced owl's free hand pointed to the instrument in Ferdinand's arms:

"The methods by which those experimental subjects connect their mental powers are similar to the operating logic of the instruments in your hand."

"That's not enough. Starting the instrument only acts as a switch; we lack the necessary repeaters."

"We do."

"where is it?"

"Right in front of you."

The white-faced owl looked at Ferdinand with its clear eyes: "Although I don't understand the principle, my state is very strange, like I can sense the signal sources of other test subjects..."

I can also become a relay connecting the spiritual power of everyone.

Chapter 1153 Tomorrow's Happiness

An endless expanse of wilderness appeared before Dorothy's eyes.

She stood on the grass, which was ankle-deep, as the wind blew from afar, sculpting the grass into the shape of the wind.

"here it is……"

Dorothy looked somewhat bewildered.

She remembered asking Qi Yan for help, but the world she had built was suddenly impacted by an external force, and Qi Yan's figure disappeared instantly.

For a fleeting moment, Dorothy saw many familiar figures appear in the familiar experimental base area, and a strange woman in the sky awakening a huge monster constructed of neurotransmitters.

"Seriously, what's that fat snake up to?"

Qi Yan's complaining voice came from behind Dorothy: "Teacher Da Fei has failed again and was manipulated. Not only that, he also caused me to be kicked out of the server again by accident."

“Qi Yan…” Dorothy turned her head and looked at Qi Yan, whose head was covered in feathers, still feeling confused.

Qi Yan smiled as he adjusted his feathered headdress, saying nonchalantly:

"Don't be nervous. I, Qi Xiaobai, can't stand this kind of grievance. I immediately squeezed back into the server, and even took you directly into the core area of ​​the server!"

“The core area…” Dorothy suddenly realized, “Is this the world constructed in the minds of the people who participated in my experiments?”

She looked around and finally saw a group of people gathered together on the distant grassland.

Those people also saw her and Qi Yan, and they all raised their hands to greet them.

"Hey, I'm here! You guys found me!"

Qi Yan smiled and waved in response. Distance disappeared at that moment, and Dorothy found herself and Qi Yan standing next to the group of people.

Qi Yan, sporting a head full of feathers, ran over happily.