Arknights, but the family has fallen again

For the official decision-makers of Ursus, this "defeat" is meaningful: it can transform the internal contradictions of Ursus into hatred and re-centralize military power to the center.

As for the trade-oriented border city, for Longmen... as the front line of the war, even if the Dayan army can really free up its hands and arrive before Longmen falls, it will still lose money.

From this perspective, in the original plot, before Kal'tsit proposed the deal, Lao Wei's attempt to actively destroy the core city... can only be said to be a last resort.

If the core city is allowed to attack Longmen in exchange for an insignificant advantage in public opinion, then Lao Wei would not have to wait for the war to burn up the GDP and could prepare to rebuild Longmen on the spot.

Considering all this, it’s no wonder that even Kal’tsit was able to use her amazing wisdom to borrow the key from Lao Wei.

"In that case, is it necessary to modify the rest of the plan?"

Ott said, "It doesn't matter. It's all the same."

His plan itself was based on this intelligence. Now he is just laundering this intelligence from unknown sources. What is there to change?

Black Snake was so unable to afford to play, this incident was beyond his expectations.

"Yes." Kel'tsit bent over her desk and found a report from the file. "Eyjafjalla agrees."

That was one of the things Ott arranged before he set out for Longmen.

He needed a "tutor" in the field of Originium, and Xiaoyang's body was not suitable for traveling to the outside world for scientific research. Therefore, Ott hoped to communicate with Eyjafjalla through the earth spirits and approve her to join the operations department, but temporarily as Ott's assistant.

Frankly speaking, in Otto's opinion, this matter was somewhat against Eyjafjalla's own wishes.

She is a person who believes in "I love the truth more". Forcibly preventing her from participating in field scientific research activities is only strangling her life in another way.

"Although she really wants to get involved in field work right away, according to the Earth Spirit, she seems to think that helping you retrieve your knowledge is more important in the short term." Kal'tsit spread out the document, intending to show it to Ott.

Kal'tsit was silent for a long time before she said, "Honestly, I'm surprised to see that you can take such caring care of the creatures on this land."

It seemed that she also thought that Ott was more concerned with taking care of the lamb in this matter.

She leaned back, staring at the ceiling, and said, "Knowing that you've lost your memory and truly feeling that you've lost your memory... the difference between the two can be so subtle."

Ott did not respond.

He simply said, "In that case, let's add Eyjafjalla to the list of reinforcements."

Far away in Longmen, Ott looked at the branch in his hand, which no longer looked like the original table leg, and the piece of pure Originium on the table, and thought to himself: "Regarding Originium, I have some questions."

"understood."

Kal'tsit nodded, stood up from the chair, but sat back down halfway.

His face does not change color.

But sensing the shyness coming from the other end of the mental link, Ott asked tactlessly, "What's wrong?"

"roll."

The cold air brushed against the wet fabric, causing some stimulation.

Lungmen, the slums, and the fortified stronghold of Rhodes Island.

"Hmm?" Ghost Shark glanced out the window and whispered, "My Lord, someone is coming. And... very strong."

Ott looked over through her eyes: a van with the Penguin Logistics logo printed on the side was driving towards the backyard of the base.

"It's a friend I invited over with my friend's fee," Ott encouraged. "But Ghost Shark did a great job. If anyone else approaches, be sure to tell me."

"Yes!" The nun interlaced her fingers and responded to Otto in a prayer gesture.

Otto stroked the ghost shark's long silver hair, and inexplicably felt like a weird uncle who kidnapped children.

Whether it's the nun's personality or Laurentina, they should stand on their own as soon as possible... Such a beautiful body and such a simple personality... Every time, guilt and desire will surge up together.

Although it can't be called "mentally retarded", attacking such a mentally young person is a bit...

Otto stood up and wanted to go down directly, but he hesitated for a moment and put the Pure Originium in his pocket.

While still on the stairs, he heard a very energetic voice: "Is this true? Aren't you a medical company? This place is like a fortress!"

Another quiet voice said, "They're not some city-based company. Navigating the wilderness requires some skill."

Of course, this is the voice of the Archangel.

Ott responded, "That's true, but Rhodes Island isn't strictly a medical company."

The hooded man took the nun's arm and slowly descended the stairs.

“We are a pharmaceutical company with considerable medical capabilities.”

The Archangel thought carefully for three seconds, then tilted his head and asked, "What's the difference between the two?"

"The main difference is that we generally don't admit patients," Ott replied. "Compared to other medical companies, we admit patients for the following reasons..."

"First, the victims we rescued during humanitarian operations."

"Second, cases with outstanding value in the field of medical research."

“Third, they offered so much that it was impossible to refuse.”

Ou Te meant something.

Exia burst into laughter. "Third place is so funny, isn't it? Are you some kind of comedian?"

"No, he should be..." Texas stroked his forehead and stopped Archangel from laughing.

"Please introduce myself! I'm Otto, a consultant for Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals. I'm also the tactical commander of this advance team."

No, even if you are not a medical company, you are a pharmaceutical company, right?

Why do we need a tactical commander?!

The Rupert girl wanted to hold her forehead with her hand.

No, today is Friday?

Damn, time flies by so fast...

I sent out Chapter 66 and only realized this when I saw the VIP logo. What a confusing life I've been living.

Thanks to Sister Suanrong for the luxurious recommendation, and even more thanks to all the readers for their perseverance in reading, which pulled me back from exile. Exactly one week later, on February 2024, 02, it was Chinese New Year's Eve, and I would like to wish everyone who has read this a happy new year.

I wish you all a happy Year of the Dragon, all your wishes come true, and all the best!

To be honest, I was redesigning the subsequent plot while comparing it with the information released in the new plot. In Zuo Le's file, one thing was revealed: Longmen has a fleet, and a lot of it.

When the giant beast tried to cross the border and return to Dayan, the five branches of Yumen were dispatched, and the two branches of Longmen were dispatched. The seven fleets confronted it and forced it to turn around.

In this case, I will need to make some minor changes to the subsequent plot, otherwise it may be very difficult to maintain.

There is a mess on my head, which makes me feel both painful and happy!

The days passed in a blur, and the words I wrote were also blurry. I was a little excited and babbling nonsense...

Anyway, thank you all readers for your support!

Chapter 66: People live and die

Lupo Girl also responded: "Codename: Texas. Responsibilities include vehicle driving, cargo handling, and personnel safety. Please keep the mission description as simple as possible."

Angel of Power put his hands behind his head and said lively, "Are you the employer? Call me Angel of Power. I'm different from that cold Lupert. If you want to find something interesting to do, you can always call me!"

It’s a pity that with Aneng’s talent, even if she adopted this posture that maximized the display of her breasts...some people would still be surprised that she was actually a girl.

Ou Te nodded and said, "I'll leave the guarantee of medical supplies to you."

He explained: "Due to some unexpected circumstances, we need to purchase additional medical supplies to complete the free clinic."

“Whether it’s transportation or warehousing processes, we need reliable armed forces that are familiar with the local environment in Longmen.”

"In addition, we have received intelligence that someone may attack the stronghold in the next few days." Ott added: "That's why I deliberately chose Penguin Logistics."

"Hey! Texas! We are famous!" Exia elbowed the cold Rupert.

Attacking a pharmaceutical company? Why? Are their drugs really that valuable?

Speaking of valuable medicine...

No, if that were the case, the Emperor would never accept it!

"I understand." Texas' hand subconsciously reached for Pocky (chocolate bar), but he resisted the urge.

"As for why we were attacked, in a nutshell: our free clinics prevented the recruitment of an emerging violent group of infected people."

"They seem to think that by physically removing us, they can operate more easily in Longmen."

Ott edited the facts and presented them to the two "escorts".

"I see." Texas felt a little relieved.

With the Emperor's endorsement, this group of people shouldn't be that suspicious... right?

"Eh? Sounds exactly like that, right? Gang vendetta?" asked Exia.

Texas pronounced it in Longmen dialect: "It's 'grabbing territory', right? You often see it in Longmen movies."

No, you see it often in your life, right?

Otto didn't expose the truth and continued, "Besides that, we at Rhodes Island actually want to establish some longer-term cooperative relationships with the Emperor... and Penguin Logistics."

"The emperor didn't mention this." Texas said.

"He refused," Ott replied. "He said: 'We can't do that now. My relationship with Rhodes Island is still a little weak. Let me see how it goes!'"

"It does sound like something the emperor would say." Exia scratched her pretty face.

With this attitude... the Emperor quite likes them?

Texas also shook his head and said, "And it even rhymes..."

"Could this short-term contract be considered as part of a 'wait and see' approach?"

Although it was a question, Otto's posture made it seem like an order.

"I think the Emperor also has this intention."

Texas relaxed, took out four Pockys, and handed them to Ott like cigarettes, then the Ghost Shark and the Exia.

"Thank U!" This is Exiah.

"chocolate?"

Considering the change from a medium-sized animal to a large animal, chocolate may not be so deadly to Rupert... Or is it that Rupert's human component has an overwhelming advantage over his canine component?

Even so, it remains a big question whether smoking or "smoking" chocolate is more harmful to Rupert's health.

"Well, it's not cigarettes, it's chocolate. Regular energy intake is necessary."

Then Texas slowly put one end of the chocolate bar into his lips as if he were enjoying a cigarette.

Otto, without understanding the situation, ate it as an ordinary dessert.

"tasty."

"Then please come with me and familiarize yourself with our defense system," Ott said. "After all, if our enemy is sufficiently disorganized and undisciplined, they will begin their activities tonight."

Originally, Otto expected that the people coming tonight would be some bandits, but intelligence showed that these bandits had joined forces with the Integration Movement.

Following Otto's footsteps, Angelus casually asked, "Speaking of which, what exactly is this 'emerging infected violent group' of yours?"

Texas took a deep breath—as if she were holding a cigarette between her lips—and said slowly, "Reunion."

After looking around and finding no one to refute him, Exiah said in surprise, "As expected of Texas, you guessed it right!"

It's not hard to guess.

"That's right." Ott nodded and said, "On the 23rd, not many people could predict the next step of the Reunion Movement."

"It's already the 26th." Texas said slowly, "Add to that the movements of the Guard Bureau, even ordinary citizens can feel it."

"From the moment Lungmen officially began accepting refugees this morning, the Reunion Movement has already infiltrated Lungmen on a massive scale," Otto explained. "But don't worry. Your mission doesn't include a direct confrontation with the Reunion Movement's main forces."

"And Rhodes Island will evacuate quickly after the resupply is completed."

In order to lure Wei Yanwu into taking the bait, Otto has repeatedly reiterated in public that "Rhodes Island will evacuate quickly."