In Terra, she is a hunter and a bad woman.

But now, the incident with the puppy girl made her realize that the puppets' guess was correct.

My own touch does have this effect.

But...the question is, why does this effect occur?

Maria lowered her head and gradually fell into deep thought.

What does this Originium disease... have in common with Yharnam's beastly curse?

Ultimately, when did Originium disease appear in this world? And what caused it?

It may take a lot of effort to get the answer.

It didn't take long to think about it.

Maria suddenly felt someone pulling at the corner of her clothes.

Turn around and look.

It's Texas, who's looking pitiful on the side.

Although she tried her best to endure it, her slightly trembling body still showed her uneasiness.

"Maria… Ma'am."

Texas said, raising his eyes and looking at Maria timidly.

As she got closer to Maria, she felt the clear sense of danger more and more.

She was sure that there was some source of danger around.

This was a feeling that came from her body's instinct, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

But seeing that the others looked calm, she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Maria, so she could only grit her teeth and force herself to get closer.

"Let's... talk somewhere else?"

At this point, Texas was out of options.

Although I can't stand the intimacy between Ceobe and Maria, but... let them be intimate, at least they can chat in a different place.

There must be something wrong here!

There's something dirty!

Chapter 137 I Understand

"Eh? Red? Why are you here?"

Just as Maria was wondering what Texas was doing, a small female voice came from not far away.

As her voice was heard, a girl in a red coat appeared in front of everyone.

When Texas saw the other party, his hair stood on end.

Took several steps back.

But the other party seemed not to notice. After hesitating for a while, he nodded to Maria and then left decisively.

She could feel the mysterious aura from Maria, but she was also sure that Maria had discovered her from the beginning, so she had been watching all the time.

After seeing Amiya coming, she used her not-so-bright little head to think for a while.

After coming to an answer that only she knew, she chose to believe Amiya and left.

The mysterious appearance is puzzling.

But fortunately, Amiya was used to this kind of behavior. After greeting her, she continued to walk towards them.

"You are Ms. Maria...right?"

The girl looked very young, only about thirteen or fourteen years old, and looked very cute.

But Maria remembered him.

"Amiya... the leader of Rhodes Island..."

After thinking for a while, Maria bent down slightly and bowed to the other party in a somewhat old-fashioned manner.

Although she had no respect or understanding for Rhodes Island, he was the leader of a faction after all. Since he came to see her in person, she had to give him enough respect.

It's a courtesy.

However, Amiya was obviously not used to this somewhat rigid etiquette. She stood there for a while before hurriedly bending down to return the greeting.

His hands were pressed nervously against his sides, and his long ears were stretched straight.

This was one of the few polite greetings she had learned.

It’s not that no one taught her these things, but relatively speaking, most of the courses arranged by Dr. Kal’tsit were about how to plan ahead, understand the situation on the scene, and how to lead the team.

As for etiquette and manners, she was simply imitating the previous doctors.

Fortunately, Maria just said hello. After the meeting, she raised her head and looked at the other person.

"What's the matter with you coming to see us?"

"Eh?" Maria's honorific obviously made Amiya a little at a loss, but when she saw Keobe holding Maria stupidly, she hesitated for a while and then quickly adjusted her mentality.

"Actually, I came here this time to apologize."

"Ok?"

"Miss Texas, you previously made an appointment for an internal medical examination at Rhodes Island, right? I'm sorry, but due to some special circumstances, the originally scheduled time may have to be postponed."

Amiya said this, also feeling a little embarrassed, but she quickly added.

"But it won't take too long. We can solve it in an hour at most!"

"One hour……"

Texas didn't mind the wait; she was just a little worried that it might make Maria unhappy...

"It's okay, we understand your difficulties..."

Maria was easy to talk to. Seeing how nervous the little girl was, she started to comfort her.

Anyway, she has plenty of time now, so she is not in a hurry to do such a one- or two-time thing.

Besides...

She was more curious about other things than the physical examination.

"Rhodes Island is very knowledgeable about Originium diseases... right?"

"Eh? I guess so... After all, Rhodes Island has always wanted to cure Originium disease."

Amiya was stunned for a moment. Although she didn't understand why Maria suddenly asked this, she nodded.

Regarding this point, Rhodes Island has advantages that other institutions researching Originium cannot replicate for many reasons.

His understanding of Originium can be said to be the best among Terra.

She still has confidence in this.

"Then... could you tell me about Originium disease?"

After receiving Amiya's answer, Maria continued the topic without any hesitation, her slightly lowered eyes hiding a sharp look.

And Amiya was also stunned at this moment.

After a moment, she nodded silently.

"Of course, Ms. Maria..."

……

Just as she said, Amiya introduced Maria to a lot of information about Originium disease.

About how Originium disease is formed, how to check, how to prevent it, how to deal with it after being infected, and how to control it if it is severely infected.

Most of them are summarized from their own practice, which must have taken a lot of effort... Logically speaking, such information should be well protected and utilized by any organization.

But Amiya said it frankly.

Maria was a little surprised by this attitude.

But she didn't say much. She just listened to the other party's introduction silently and continued to ask questions.

"There's currently no cure...right?"

"Yes." Amiya was stunned by Maria's words, but after hesitating for a while, she could only helplessly admit this reality.

Originium disease is currently considered a terminal illness. Once infected, all others can do is to prolong the duration of the Originium outbreak.

There is no way to completely cure it.

But even so, she still mustered up the courage to continue adding.

"But... in the future, Rhodes Island will definitely be able to cure Originium disease!"

"...I am willing to believe that day will come." Maria was silent for a moment, nodded and encouraged him, but continued to ask.

"Then do you know what exactly causes Originium disease?"

"Why did you appear..." Amiya hesitated when she heard Maria's words.

Even she didn't think too much about this question.

But when she began to look through her knowledge, she was shocked to find that she had no memory of it.

Helpless, she could only shake her head.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Maria, I can't answer your question... Not many people have studied this issue so far."

"……is that so."

Maria's expression didn't change when she didn't get an answer, but it was obvious that she was a little disappointed.

But this was also within Maria's expectations.

Time is a very terrifying force, and Maria has seen its power.

For a civilization that has developed to this level today, Maria can understand that they have lost some records over such a long period of time.

But she still couldn't help but continue asking.

"Then do you know where I can find information about the appearance of Originium?"

"Um...sorry."

Amiya is just a child after all when facing Maria.

After hesitating for a long time, she could only express her apology in a tactful way.

She really has no news on this issue.

After receiving Amiya's answer, Maria gently closed her eyes.

After a pause, he sighed silently.

"I understand……"

Chapter 138 The Moon

After getting the answer she wanted, Maria nodded with emotion.

Amiya also had something to deal with and could not continue to take Maria with her. She just told them that they could temporarily tour Rhodes Island, and after the matter was dealt with, Maria could go for the examination.

No one had any objection to this.

After apologizing to Maria and the others, Amiya hesitantly returned to her office.

Of course, although it is called an office, it does not belong only to Amiya.

However, Amiya's desk was located at the front of the room, facing the door. The work lists were neatly arranged, and most of them were screened and statistically analyzed information. She only needed to make the final decision.

As for the person who screened her...

Turning her head, Amiya quickly saw the man in black sleeping on the workbench.

Seeing the opened instant noodle bag next to her, she felt a little helpless.

But after hesitating for a few moments, she carefully walked up to the other person and gently pushed him with her hand.