Arknights, but the family has fallen again

Ott changed the subject: "Of course, I don't deny that the refugees from Checheng have their value. The more of them who survive, the better it is for us."

"I'll try to keep as many of them alive as possible while still meeting my priority goals."

If someone else heard this, they might think Doc Otter was just being sharp-tongued... but I know he meant it sincerely. It's great that he's considering the safety of ordinary people!

While feeling emotional, a little bit of joy was rippling in the depths of Amiya's heart: Such a Doc Otter, such a... Otto, only I know everything.

"Doc Otter! Hurry up!" The little rabbit grabbed Otto's arm and pulled him towards the combat meeting room.

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

Chapter 221 Getting Better

1097年1月4日09:09:42，作战会议室。

"After leaving the battlefield, the obedience of those Ursus militiamen dropped significantly."

"For the time being, the Sarkaz mercenaries can still...control their desire to rob."

"besides……"

“…Anyway…it’s…like this!”

On the other side of the screen, a Sarkaz girl, aided by her adoptive father and mother, frantically finished reading the script. Perhaps due to the weather, the image quality was deteriorating.

After finally finishing, she seemed to be relieved, and immediately shouted happily to Hedley and Inès: "How was it? How was my performance just now?"

……

It seems to have nothing to do with the weather, she just couldn't read the script well.

Inès held her forehead and tapped the camera behind W with her finger, giving a hint.

"What's wrong? I read it pretty well!" The mercenary girl clutched the manuscript and waved it with her back to the camera. "At least I finished reading it! There were a lot of words I didn't recognize before!"

Now, even Hedley covered his face.

"W, that's great." Ott encouraged.

"..."

The Sarkaz girl froze, and even though her back was facing the camera, one could see her slender neck was slightly red.

I’m afraid that my face can be used to boil water.

Hedley sighed, put his face close to the camera, and said helplessly: "As you can see, she is not qualified for the job of regional director for the time being."

"With your help, I believe she can complete the task." Otto added: "Besides, it's not easy for her to recognize so many words in such a short time."

The Sarkaz girl was unhappy again: "Hey! Stinky otter! Who are you looking down on!?"

Ott turned a deaf ear and continued, "Frost Star, how is the construction going?"

On the other side of the screen, White Rabbit also picked up a manuscript, glanced at it, and then said, "The road has been cleared. According to the natural disaster forecast, there won't be any major problems with the transportation of supplies in the near future."

Seeing Huafalin beside her making a satisfied expression, she knew that this manuscript should have been written by her.

"Regarding the unloaded supplies, tea, sugar, cigarettes, alcohol, and other personal items have all been stored. Some tobacco has already been provided to the refugees. The food and salt will be fully transported to the temporary warehouse by tonight. A tent has been erected to temporarily shelter the Originium fuel, and a Yeti has been assigned to guard it."

"Construction has begun on the temporary loading and unloading dock for the Rhode Island. Although its service life is limited, it is expected to be completed within three days."

"What about the refugees' housing problem? Camping outdoors in this temperature would be fatal."

"Many residential buildings have been cleared, and most have already been occupied. Heating needs to be restored, but simple Originium stoves have already brought the temperatures in some extremely cold buildings back to a tolerable range."

"What about the integration movement hiding among the people?"

That's another question.

Due to Otto's influence, the Reunion Movement that invaded Lungmen was a small group. The remaining group was defeated when they attacked the Sarkaz mercenaries led by Hedley and Inès. Another group, with the arrival of another natural disaster, followed the Rhodes Island rescue team to Facility 14.

Moreover, since only a very small number of elites participated in the plan to infiltrate Longmen along with the cadres, neither this group nor the collapsed integration movements were clear about Tallulah's deliberate plan to kill them.

“…They are grateful to Rhodes Island.”

Frost Star didn't continue.

Gratitude is not enough. After such an operation, ordinary refugees have become potential human resources for Rhodes Island. However, these integration movements are merely grateful.

"I understand." Ott nodded.

At this point, Frost Star is in a rather awkward situation.

After all, she was a cadre of the Integration Movement not long ago.

If she had any political sense, she should have actively persuaded this part of the Reunion Movement to join Rhodes Island. Avoiding suspicion now is indeed an option. But since she didn't take any follow-up action...

He stepped back and gave the stage to Amiya.

Kal'tsit also looked at the little rabbit expectantly.

On the screen, Lin Guang, Hua Falin and others who were still in Facility No. 14 also turned their attention to Amiya.

"According to the forecast of the Natural Disasters Department, the temperature around Facility 14 will remain low for some time to come."

Amiya did not reveal the truth that Otto was the one who directed the return of the natural disaster, but instead used the term "prediction".

"Plus, Facility 14 was forcibly separated from the main structure of Chernobyl and then ran aground mid-transit. The various structural repairs required for its removal took an inordinately long time."

"To maintain the safety of all refugees during the upcoming cold snap, heating is essential. Please focus your efforts on repairing or installing heating equipment."

Her eyes were determined. "Once this Rhodes Island ship completes its procurement of supplies, it will return to Facility 14 as soon as possible. Until then, operators, ordinary employees, refugees, militia, and Sarkaz, please ensure that you all complete your preparations while keeping them under control!"

……

Outside the conference room.

"Amiya, the encouragement is very good, but you can add some material rewards in addition to the spiritual encouragement." Otto said calmly.

"Doc Otter!" Amiya glanced at the nun, then secretly took Otto's arm, "You're already tired enough, why not let me handle this kind of work!"

She had obtained a photo from some troublemakers. It was a photo with a very aesthetic composition, showing Ghost Shark, Ott, and Kal'tsit together.

For some reason, both the digital and physical versions of this photo have become quite popular throughout Rhodes Island. Perhaps some elite operators are fueling this trend out of personal interest.

But how much do they believe that Otto is hooking up with Ghost Shark? I'm afraid not many.

Taking into account each operator's respective stance and when they joined Babel/Rhodes Island, they have different views on Otto's interpersonal relationships.

For example, the former Babel Sarkaz who are still staying in Rhodes Island all agree that Otto and a certain prince are the most suitable for each other, and they are also interested in spreading the word about the "Mind Flayer".

Some of the other operators from the same period were more inclined towards Kal'tsit. Both of them were scholars and were said to have worked in the same group before, and their personalities were quite similar.

Except for those who like to gossip, almost no one thinks that the ghost shark, a fish that suddenly came to the island, is a good match.

However, Amiya has experienced it firsthand.

When Ghost Shark, Otto, and Kal'tsit were each having their own dreams, counterattacks, and were still not satisfied, Amiya woke up halfway but kept pretending to be asleep.

In this case, Kal'tsit is fine, but why does Ghost Shark?!

But...confusing what the lucid ghost shark did with the current nun?

Amiya couldn't do this for the time being, but she had made up her mind.

"Leave it to you?" Otto thought for a moment. "The most urgent situation has passed. It would be nice to let you adapt and train."

Seeing that Otto had completely forgotten whether to shake off her hand, Amiya became even happier.

Chapter 222 Destined to Meet

Looking at the "ragged" girl before him, Wei Yanwu felt somewhat relieved. He felt relieved that he had taken the initiative to visit Rhodes Island's Longmen office. Out of guilt or perhaps fear, now that everything was inexplicably going smoothly, Wei Yanwu hadn't asked Rhodes Island to bring Tallulah with him.

Yes, he had presumptuously planned a beautiful future for Chen Huijie and Tallulah, just like countless other "fathers." But when fate struck and the time came, he hesitated.

Edward Yatlias.

Tallulah Atelias.

Wei Yanwu continued to look at the familiar yet unfamiliar girl, and continued to watch her sitting at the desk and calculating some form.

By the way, even though a considerable number of staff were in a meeting on the second floor, there were still quite a few people on the first floor of the office, but Wei Yanwu selectively ignored them.

Back to the point, Wei Yanwu was not happy to make the contract with Rhodes Island public. After receiving Rhodes Island's request, Wei Yanwu even came alone on this private visit. As for those unsettling "black straw raincoats," what was their connection to Governor Longmen?

The dragon claw stretched out from Wei Yanwu's sleeve, but hesitated for a long time at the edge of the door frame.

"Is there a problem?"

Wei Yanwu turned a deaf ear and stared at the "Vaifan".

She was still wearing a luxurious but shabby dress—ragged and full of holes. But it had been turned into a coat with the most clumsy and unfamiliar stitches.

Tallulah, she probably used this as evidence of her guilt.

No matter how those close to her tried to excuse her, Tallulah firmly believed that it was her own weakness and hesitation that allowed the Black Snake's spell to succeed. Since that was the case, she should bear all the sins that followed, caused by the Black Snake.

Right now, there are two most important things: the Chernobyl refugees and the future of the Integration Movement.

The future of the Reunion Movement is crucial, but the Patriots have already begun to step in. The refugees in Che City need immediate relief—otherwise, they won't last long.

Granted, Chernobyl, as a major city in southern Ursus, already had a large stockpile of supplies. However, those scattered across various mobile plots would likely require the complete settling of Facility 14 before they could be collected.

If possible, organizing the refugees to excavate and collect supplies from Facility 14 while repairing and improving the heating system would naturally be the best decision. Bringing in Longmen's assistance here would actually affect Ursus's attitude towards the Chernobyl region...

If there is a lack of sufficient mutual trust, this action itself may escalate into friction, not to mention the obstruction of Black Snake's legacy!

Tallulah shook her head, no longer considering other possibilities.

Human life is more important, and besides, now that things have come to this, there is no better choice.

In addition, to ensure that everything does not go off track, the Patriots also need supplies...

dong dong dong.

Wei Yanwu took a deep breath, looked at the Dragon Girl, and knocked on the door.

"Please come in, this is the Rhodes Island office in Lungmen. They are in a meeting now. If you need anything, please go to the second floor..." Tallulah didn't even raise her head.

“…Tallulah.”

Wei Yanwu called out.

No matter how Kosice planned, the person who ultimately executed Edward was not Black Snake.

She...left because of me after all.

After much hesitation, Wei Yanwu adopted the formal title.

"Governor Wei." The dragon girl looked up in surprise: "Long time no see."

"Yeah... Long time no see."

Thousands of words were on his mind, and Wei Yanwu couldn't find the words for a moment.

"Thank you for finding a doctor for me," Tallulah said. "Rhodes Island's technology is very advanced, and there are almost no side effects."

As she spoke, she subconsciously touched her ribs. That wasn't where Tallulah's Originium crystals were exposed, but it was one of the most painful spots in recent years.

"You mean..." But Wei Yanwu thought of the black snake.

If one insists on saying his contract with Rhodes Island contains any reference to Tallulah's Originium disease, then of course it does. However, the main focus is on his speculation about Rhodes Island's spiritual technology.

Ever since Ott intentionally used the case of the ghost shark and Mephistopheles to induce Wei Yanwu to wake up, he has been placing his hopes on this.

Logically, this seemed like a bit of a gamble, but on closer inspection: he'd already staked his life on the slightest possibility of a truce. After discovering the truth behind the black snake's possession, the Wu-Yan war had reached a breaking point. In other words, his life was now a buy-one-get-one-free deal!

In this case, based on this gamble, what's the point of continuing to bet on Rhodes Island's comeback?

Besides, he is really good!

There are more than just one or two!

"The results of suppressing the Originium disease are good," Tallulah said, her voice mixed with hers. "But unfortunately, it's a major operation. Although it wasn't performed by Dr. Otto, the most important thing about the operation is his Originium skills before the operation."

Upon hearing this news out of the blue, Wei Yanwu's first reaction was that Chen Huijie's illness could be cured.

He was silent for a moment before asking, "What about Kosciuszko? Has Rhodes Island eliminated...his influence?"

"I'll get back at him," Tallulah replied.

You can’t settle accounts with the dead.

Wei Yanwu's heart tightened.