Arknights, but the family has fallen again

"Cook!? What do you mean by cook!?"

The Ghost Shark's power and sudden appearance made Star Bear, who was at a loss, unconsciously ignite a strong fighting spirit.

"Calm down." Chen Huijie patted the ghost woman's waist and soothed her, "Whose Rhodes Island leader is she...the secretary of?"

There was nothing else to do. With Chen Huijie's height, it would still be awkward for him to pat Xingxiong's shoulder.

At least he didn't slap me on the butt, right?

Halfway through her words, Chen Huijie became a little uncertain: "You are his secretary, right?"

Ghost Shark shook his head and whispered, "I am the Lord's messenger... and also the Lord's patient."

Chapter 62: This seems to be a tower defense game? Wait, I'll build a tower

"Patient?" Chen Huijie frowned and asked, "What do you want from us?"

Xingxiong put down his shield again, and placed his large hand on Chen Huijie's shoulder, saying, "Since he's a patient, there's no need for you to be so harsh, Old Chen."

Weren't you the one who was showing off at the beginning?

Chen Hui gave her a cold look, but also softened his tone: "Did Dr. Ott ask you to come to us?"

Ghost Shark nodded and pointed to the top floor of the temporary base.

……

"They have turned this place into a complete fortress..." Xingxiong said, looking around.

The operators were all in a hurry, and when they saw Ghost Shark beside them, they did not stop it.

"Ah."

"Aren't you surprised?"

Chen Huijie recalled the incredibly affordable natural disaster briefing, which hadn't even been priced up. She shook her head and said, "They're from outside, so it's no surprise that their noses are more sensitive than the Imperial Guards."

Xingxiong asked casually, "Why? Have you heard the rumors too? I thought you wouldn't believe those rumors!"

Ok?

Chen Huijie stopped.

"What rumors?"

Xingxiong was stunned. "Haven't you heard about it? It's the rumor that the Reunion Movement captured Chernobog and is coming to attack Longmen."

"A lot of people are spreading this, and it's making me feel creepy."

Chen Huijie's expression was uncertain.

It's not surprising that such rumors have emerged.

As a curious topic of conversation, a group of infected thugs captured a neighboring city in a neighboring country, and there must be people who fabricated this rumor.

At the beginning, no one even needed to give instructions.

At the beginning.

"When did you hear this rumor?!"

"People started spreading the news as soon as it was broadcast."

No, that's the wrong question.

Chen Huijie corrected herself and said, "When did it start being spread everywhere?"

Xingxiong recalled.

Since Chen Huijie has always had this expression and this mood these days, Xingxiong has become somewhat accustomed to her anxiety in recent days and did not even notice that Lao Chen was acting strangely.

"If we were to say when 'the rumor started to spread everywhere', it was this morning."

They have entered the city.

Almost immediately after Wei Yanwu opened the checkpoint and accepted the refugees, the Integration Movement entered Longmen. They also built momentum for themselves at an astonishing speed!

"We're here." The nun opened the door and quickly returned to Otto's left side as if escaping, standing beside him obediently.

"Superintendent Chen, please take a seat."

I just arrived yesterday, but today I'm already acting like a local gangster...

Chen Huijie felt a little unwell.

The hooded figure sat at a simple desk. Despite having only recently arrived, a mountain of paperwork had already piled up. In the center of the desk, besides some sketches and drawings, there lay a small, exquisite piece of pure Originium and... a sprouting wooden leg.

What kind of battle is this?

Chen Huijie had just sat down and hadn't asked a question when Otto spoke up: "There's one thing we're not quite sure about, so please allow me to ask first..."

Chen Huijie nodded and said, "Please."

"Has Longmen noticed that the Reunion Movement has infiltrated the city?"

Xingxiong was about to say something when Chen Huijie waved his hand and said calmly, "The Imperial Guard Bureau already knows."

Ott fiddled with the new sprout on the table leg and said casually, "I originally wanted to ask Mr. Wei if he knew about this, but I didn't expect that even the Guards knew about it."

"..." Chen Huijie's expression changed slightly.

Although he was the highest-ranking officer in the Imperial Guard Bureau, Wei Yanwu himself did not have the "good habit" of sharing intelligence with the Imperial Guard Bureau. Having this matter exposed by an outsider was somewhat embarrassing for Old Chen, who currently worked at the Imperial Guard Bureau.

Ghost Shark tilted its head cutely, and Ott's fingers paused.

He was really unintentional just now, and he didn't even pay attention to the ghost shark to peek at the facial expressions of the two superintendents.

"Ahem, anyway, based on the current situation, as a private enterprise that does not get involved in politics, we must leave immediately after the purchase is completed." Ott hinted.

Weird.

If they really left, apart from anything else, where would Enthyodis and Skadi go to meet Rhodes Island?

However, Otto was not playing hard to get at this time. He was just hinting at some information to Chen Huijie while maintaining his "personality".

"Dr. Otto, when will you complete the purchase?" Chen Huijie was indeed very perceptive.

"We'll be purchasing a lot of crossbows and trauma medicine these past two nights. As for the other supplies, I've already sent an order to Longmen's company, and they'll be delivered to the port by the morning of the 28th at the latest."

That being said, as the atmosphere changes, some suppliers will start paying liquidated damages tonight.

The Reunion Movement might take action tonight? Why?

Chen Huijie asked, "It sounds like someone was injured? Would you mind telling me who it was?"

A force was guided out from the source stone by Otto, and the new buds slowly stretched out and the tender branches poked out.

Chen Huijie couldn't help but take a look.

He replied casually, "Rhodes Island has been sailing in the wilderness for a long time, and often encounters some wastelanders. Either out of greed or madness, they always attack Rhodes Island."

"Luckily for them, Rhode Island doesn't generally kill people."

"If we have enough strength left, we will treat them. Crossbows and medicines can be used in times like these."

The Reunion Movement is going to attack Rhodes Island!?

In Chen Huijie's opinion, this is somewhat absurd.

What conflicts do they have?

"I find it hard to imagine how any wastelander would choose to attack a landship."

Otto continued writing and drawing on the draft, and a Chinese tofu block soon took shape. Then, he drew a sketch of the pure source stone and the table leg next to the tofu block.

"Treating Originium disease is Rhodes Island's minimum goal. To this end, we also treat the infected. Those infected who are unable to pay for medical expenses often choose to join Rhodes Island and use their wages to offset medical expenses."

"Most infected people in most regions will be forced into social death the moment they are infected. Their destination is the same, but their paths are different."

"When the infected choose one path, there will be fewer people on the other path."

"It's clear, the wastelanders, that they intend to recruit newcomers on our routes."

Ott doesn't like to lie, so when he has to use a lie, he will arrange the facts.

The Reunion Movement is recruiting in the slums!? To do this, they must first eliminate the infected's first choice—Rhodes Island, where they can even get free treatment!

For most infected races, when the Originium formally merges with their cells, their remaining lifespan will burn out at the speed of light. At this time, a charitable enterprise uses their already dwindling future to pay for medical treatment...

One is the redemption that is right before our eyes, which we have seen and touched; the other is the "revenge" that is far away, which we cannot see or touch.

Chen Huijie already had a plan in mind.

Of course Otto didn't lie, but at least, there was a high probability that there were only some petty thieves tonight.

Chapter 63: Can I succeed in changing the subject every time?

It is true that some infected people will choose to integrate the movement because of their personal life experiences.

But most infected people will vote with their feet.

At this moment in the Lungmen slums, through free medical treatment, Rhodes Island has quickly become a household name as a good (foolish) man (melon) in just one day.

Chen Huijie immediately understood Otto's almost explicit metaphors.

"I understand." Chen Huijie nodded. "According to the emergency procedures act, the patrol routes of the Guard Bureau will include the slums in the next few days."

Before leaving, Chen Huijie couldn't help but ask, "Dr. Ott, you've guessed what's going to happen, right? Why are you still holding a free clinic?"

……

Huang arrived late after everyone from the Guards Bureau had left.

"Doc Otter! The Bad Boy has delivered the supplies, and the operators are still unloading them."

"Got it. After unloading, have the operators prepare - we have some shows tonight."

Due to capacity constraints, even if Otto had made prior arrangements, the supplies he could carry wouldn't be enough to provide a "scam-style" free medical consultation to the entire Longmen slums. Therefore, Otto had previously included a clause in his agreement with Wei Yanwu that would allow Rhodes Island's near-Earth aircraft to take off and land.

However, in Otto's previous plan, he did not intend to start distributing inhibitors on the spot.

The Bad Boy had set out early in the morning, so naturally it wouldn't have sent too many inhibitors just now...

However, Otto himself is not really here to do charity. It would be great if he can just sit back and wait for the bear to come, but if he can't, then he can just catch him!

"Regarding Penguin Logistics, how does the Emperor respond?"

While mobile cities form the material foundation of modern Terran society, there is a clear disparity between "logistics" within and outside cities: logistics within cities are often similar to "express delivery" on Earth, but once it involves inter-city transportation, it quickly reveals its violent side.

If you want to better understand this violent gang, Penguin Logistics can also be called "Penguin Escort Agency".

The staff structure of this logistics company is composed of a large number of "escorts" with superb combat capabilities rather than "delivery boys". Otto contacted them not only because he was greedy for the young lady, but also to a large extent to obtain some external support.

"The emperor rejected the long-term contract, but agreed to the short-term one." Huang added, "He sent two employees to escort the supplies."

"One is codenamed Texas, the other is codenamed Exia, and they are expected to arrive in thirty minutes."

"Very good." Ott nodded.

He added, "Tell Dylan to return to our ship quickly and try to bring reinforcements tonight."

"it is good!"

The big cat left in a hurry.

In her eyes, it was probably because the Rhodes Island ship had completely escaped the impact of the natural disaster and was very close to the city that Otto was able to establish contact with Kal'tsit and the others.

This is not entirely wrong.

This method is indeed possible.

but……

At this moment, Rhode Island.

"Miss Huafalin has brought back a large number of refugees... Doctor?" Amiya asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you?"

Kel'tsit sighed and said, "Someone is using remote control as telepathy..."

"Eh? Could it be Doc Otter?"