Poseidon in Arknights

"There are international ones too?"

Anne shrugged: "Who knows? They pay, we deliver, it's that simple."

"That's true. Alright, no need to look anymore. Just give me the one from Termonde."

"Here you go, take this and hand it over to the Messenger Association over there. They will settle your commission."

Anne handed the package to Xiyue and casually said, "Why don't you consider taking this job in Kazimierz? The pay is better, and the knightly competitions there are absolutely top-notch."

"That's not necessary."

Xi Yue picked up her backpack and headed outside, when Annie called out to her.

"Please bring your work badge over. We need to register you. Also, the delivery validity period is one month from the date of your work badge registration. If it exceeds this month, we may mark it as lost due to death."

"Okay, I understand. Oh, by the way, do you have a map showing the distribution of mobile cities?"

Anne, with practiced ease, suggested to Xiyue, "I recommend finding a car, if you have the money."

Xi Yue took the employee badge from Annie. "Why? The car is quite expensive?"

"It's not about buying a car, it's about joining a caravan. If you're used to traveling alone, the electronic map on the communicator isn't updated in real time; they usually need to update it after reaching a mobile city."

Annie logged in Xiyue's information and slowly recounted topics she had discussed with countless freelance messengers who wanted to save money.

"Of course, there's no need to worry too much. A month won't cause the location of the mobile city to change too much, even if a natural disaster occurs."

"Thank you for the suggestion." After confirming that there was nothing else she needed to do, Xi Yue picked up her backpack, waved, and walked out.

Xi Yue was planning what she needed to buy: a communicator, and ideally, a car. However, supplies weren't a big problem, as she rarely needed them.

Just then, her medical rating was officially upgraded to Level D.

【Name: A Large Box of Pure Gold】

[Type: Precious Metal]

[Effect: It can do everything that pure gold can do, and maybe even kill people, but probably no one would do that.]

[Description: The 33-inch suitcase is filled with pure gold, worth a considerable sum. Doctors also need funds, but this system prefers the host to earn more money through normal medical practices.]

Price: 1000 Medical Points, Purchase Limit: 0/1

[D-level medical rating unlocks purchase (each medical rating upgrade increases the purchase limit by one level, and each purchase increases the price by 1000 medical points)]

With Yuuki's purchase, a huge suitcase appeared next to her. The largest size 33-inch suitcase was filled with red gold, so heavy that Yuuki could hardly even drag it.

"I'll have the money now, it's just a pity that the more I buy, the more expensive it gets. Well, since I have the money, I'll go buy a car."

Chapter 7: Muirsay

"Welcome to Raytheon Industries, miss. What do you need?"

A well-dressed Felin man saw Xiyue struggling to pull a large suitcase over and quickly went to greet her.

"Hello, Miss, my name is David. It's a pleasure to serve you." David, with his refined manner, stepped forward and noticed that Xiyue seemed to be struggling with her suitcase, so he reached out to ask her what was wrong.

"You seem to be having a hard time. Why don't I help you carry it?"

"Thank you."

Xi Yue smiled and let him take over, and David smiled back. But just as he took over completely and was about to pull it, his expression suddenly changed.

The heavy weight of the suitcase pulled David's hand and dragged him down to the ground.

"Ugh!" David used all his strength to pull the suitcase with difficulty, and the wheels at the bottom of the suitcase kept making creaking noises.

David quickly put on a smile, and a very genuine one at that. Based on his experience, this must be a big client.

'We absolutely cannot be careless. If, as I suspect, this box really does contain pure gold, then I'll make a fortune from this deal.'

David quickly told himself this, while maintaining a calm and smiling expression.

"I want to buy a car, is that a problem?"

"Of course, no problem. Please come with me. May I ask if you plan to use the vehicle for off-road or in the city?"

"For off-road use, it needs to have a trailer." As she spoke, Xiyue patted the medical kit at her waist.

David followed Yuuki's movements and saw the medical kit at her waist. His eyes then swept over the Free Messenger badge hanging on her chest, and he understood.

"Miss, you're a doctor, right? Hmm, I understand your requirements. You want a van that can go off-road, and ideally, it should have some storage space for transporting goods, as well as a small medical room?"

Xi Yue nodded, and David led her to a reception room, took out a communication terminal, swiped it for a moment, and then handed it to Xi Yue.

Xi Yue looked down at the communication terminal, which displayed data about an off-road van manufactured by Raytheon Industries.

"As you can see, this off-road van should meet your needs. The box is 3.2 meters high, 4.3 meters long, and 2.7 meters wide."

Xi Yue nodded, and David was overjoyed to see her nod, so he quickly added more.

"If you need a small medical room, we can also make a custom-made one, dividing the front and back of the box so that each side occupies half of the space."

David drew a line down the middle of the carriage diagram to indicate that the two were separated, pointing to the rear section as he spoke.

"Considering that the medical room usually requires a certain sterile environment, we will arrange it in the back. This place should be more suitable. We will also install ultraviolet lamps in various parts."

After considering it briefly and deeming it sufficient, Xiyue nodded in agreement with David's idea.

"But since we're installing ultraviolet lamps, how will we solve the energy problem?"

David smiled confidently: "The technology of my Thor Industries is top-notch, and the energy provided by the Originium Energy engine used in this customized truck can be easily supplied."

"The amount of Originium solution consumed can't be small, can it?"

"No, look here, any excess unused energy will be stored in the energy storage unit here."

David pointed to two round, can-like objects next to the engine at the front of the car.

"After all, this van was built for long-distance travel, and its consumption is even lower than that of some cars."

Xi Yue nodded. As expected of products from the renowned Thor Industries in Terra, they possessed a wide range of industrial technologies.

Seeing that Xiyue did not object, David was certain that he had secured the deal.

Finally, David and Yuuki discussed the configuration of the infirmary. Since the requirements for cargo boxes were not very high for free messengers, they increased the proportion of the infirmary.

In order to secure the order, David offered to fill the cabinets with common medical surgical supplies such as bandages and splints free of charge.

There was also a heart pacemaker with its own energy storage on the wall. As for the option to pay extra for a robot specifically for cleaning up bloodstains, Yuuki declined, as she could handle the task herself.

As for other gifts, Yuuki asked David for an information terminal made by Raytheon Industries.

David finally breathed a sigh of relief after getting all the contracts sorted out. Although he had thought the deal was done, he still had a lingering feeling of unease before signing.

"May I ask what currency you use to pay, miss? We accept almost any equivalent currency."

With great effort, Yuuki lifted the suitcase that was placed against the wall, wanting to move it to the table. David quickly stepped forward to help her lift it onto the table.

As the suitcase zipper was opened, the contents, filled with pure gold, were revealed.

Looking at the pile of red gold shimmering with golden light under the lamp, David was overjoyed. It seemed that his idea was correct!

But David wasn't completely at ease yet. He took out the pieces of gold one by one and tested them with instruments. As the test results came out, he was able to finish.

Looking at the report, David's face was beaming with joy. This deal would earn him at least 40,000 in commission.

"Miss, it's inconvenient for you to have so much gold. Would it be convenient for us to exchange it all for Lungmen Dollars and deposit it into your bank card? Other currencies are also acceptable. Please rest assured, our Thor Industries bank cards are accepted in all mobile cities."

"Thank you, just exchange it for LMD for me."

After receiving permission from Yuuki, David quickly went out and called a few companions to carry the suitcase away.

After a while, David returned to the reception room with a contract and a black card, handing them to Yuuki.

Looking at the exchange voucher that came with the card, Xi Yue mentally calculated the exchange rate she had learned before and confirmed that the other party had not cheated her.

"Miss, please sign here. Because it's a custom-made model, various things need to be added, so it will take about ten days for the vehicle to be ready."

After signing her name, Xiyue handed the card along with the contract to David. David picked up the card, swiped it on the card reader, and handed it back.

"In ten days, Miss, you will receive the car or the delayed compensation."

Xi Yue nodded, stood up, walked out of the reception room, and closed the door behind her in a friendly manner.

—25 days later, Trimont, Rhine Lab—

"I can't get in..."

Yu Yue stood outside the gate of the Rhine Life Park. This was why Yu Yue had chosen the package from Monterey City; she still wanted to see Miu Miu.

However, they were stopped by the security guards as soon as they got downstairs and weren't even allowed to enter.

"Never mind, see you again someday."

Since she couldn't get in, Yuuki glanced at the park and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, within the ecosystem of Rhine Life's Ecology Department.

A woman with flaxen green hair and bright yellow eyes, who looked like a Liberian, turned her head to look in the direction of the gate.

"What's wrong, Director Muirsay?"

Muirsey ignored the junior employee beside her, her eyes fixed on the direction of the door, while a ball of water appeared uncontrollably beside her.

That was her manifold, and in a sense, it was almost another version of her.

The manifold, following Muirsey's subconscious, took on her form and rushed toward the door, only to be blocked by the glass. Water droplets slid off the glass.

"What did that feel like just now? It felt so familiar?"

Muirsay couldn't describe the feeling, which had just occurred almost instantaneously and could almost be considered a hallucination.

Muirsey felt as if dew had returned to the sea—warm and comforting, even if only for a moment, a moment that seemed like an illusion.

"I want to go take a look..."

"Hey, Director Muirsay!"

Muirsey bypassed the junior employee next to her and rushed downstairs as fast as she could, heading to the main entrance. But outside, the traffic was as heavy as ever, and the feeling from just now seemed like an illusion that never came back.

"Cough cough..."

Without wearing protective clothing, Muirsay broke out of the well-maintained environment of her carefully designed ecosystem.

The elf is extremely sensitive to the Originium environment, and even though the Originium environment is insignificant to others in the moving city, it still has an impact on her.

But at this moment, Muirsey felt completely different. Even just standing here, Muirsey could feel the longing of every water molecule in her body for the surrounding environment.