Skadi, returning to infinity

Born in such a frigid environment, the Ursus people possess an indomitable spirit.

Therefore, it is normal for an integration movement to emerge in this country and on this land.

Of course, that was an early, purposeful integration movement, not one that had already degenerated.

The later integration movement, which sacrificed everything for the so-called "interests of the infected," has become a rotten force to the core.

Skadi has also been paying attention to the development and emergence of this integration movement.

It had already shown signs of emerging a few years ago.

It was at that time that she and Medea began their operations here.

To make things easier for Medea, she even lent her own unicorn to her.

After all, having a human-like unicorn by your side in such a cold place is something to be happy about.

Although Medea was far from the Tower of Babel and Skadi, she was not truly without any contact with anything.

Skadi would come here regularly to spend a few days with her, and then check on the development of the Reunion Movement, secretly helping the Reunion Movement to be formed.

With this help, Medea successfully joined the Reunion Movement and became a knowledgeable mage in the team led by leader Talulah.

And Skadi? She also has a special identity, namely, Talulah's "mentor".

This mentor is also a mentor in the Reunion Movement. Although he doesn't have decision-making power, he can still influence many things.

Skadi rarely appears except when Talulah needs to ask her something and contacts her using specific methods; only then will Skadi slowly appear before her.

Although this mentor usually wore a dark blue robe that covered her entire body, and her face, partially visible under the hood, was only partially concealed by a black veil, Talulah could tell from the occasional glimpses of her hand and her...

Her young and pleasant voice suggested she was a young and beautiful girl.

As for how she met this "mentor," it all started with her acquaintance with Medea.

Skadi made multiple preparations to create an identity that Talulah and the others would know and want to trust.

First, Medea was hidden away in the deep mountains near where the Reunion Movement started, living in a simple house in the mountains.

Then she was made to come out regularly to help the people around her, and she would often perform some "miracles".

She never asks the surrounding residents for anything or any reward; she does all these things with just a helping hand.

Over the course of a year, Medea's identity as a "legend from the deep mountains" gradually became a reality.

As the Reunion Movement gradually rose to prominence, she did not try to stop it and continued to frequently help those around her.

Then, during a conflict in order to protect the infected, some clashes occurred with the old nobles.

Although the old nobles eventually compromised, Medea was still considered an unpopular and suspicious person by them.

Having acquired this identity, Medea continued to do things according to the previous arrangements.

However, she was increasingly disturbed and affected, as if someone did not want her to do these things in peace.

Finally, when the old nobles' army was about to massacre a group of infected people, Medea intervened and stopped them, severely injuring them.

The person didn't die, but Medea was later found by them, and her house was destroyed.

Without a home to live in, Medea felt relieved and kept causing trouble for these guys until they couldn't help but launch an army to annihilate her, at which point Medea disappeared.

Thus, six months later, Medea appeared in the Reunion Movement, becoming a member of the movement under a hidden identity.

However, she rarely participates in the Reunion Movement; she only helps Talulah when needed.

Her attire was similar to that of Skadi, the "mentor," except that her robe was light purple.

After using that identity for more than two years, Medea was naturally beyond suspicion.

Skadi also met Talulah by chance when Medea visited Skadi, who lived in a small alley in the city.

As the leader of the Reunion Movement, Talulah's wisdom is absolutely top-notch.

She also suspected that Skadi might be some dangerous person, someone who was there to deceive them.

But after talking with Skadi, Talulah was amazed and admired her progressive and avant-garde ideas immensely.

At her strong invitation, Skadi "came out of seclusion" and became Talulah's nominal mentor, but in reality, the thought leader of the Reunion Movement.

However, as a mentor, she is rather elusive, and most of the time you have to rely on Medea to contact her.

Recently, Talulah has encountered a rather significant problem.

In the past, she would have calmly considered how best to resolve the issue.

But at that moment, she wasn't thinking about what to do herself. The first person Talulah thought of was her mentor, Skadi.

Yes, Skadi didn't use a pseudonym this time.

Because there are two Skadis on Rhodes Island, one is her, and the other is on the island.

Neither she nor Titi are well-known; there's no need for them to hide their names.

Doing things recklessly can backfire; using your real name means you don't have to worry about so many things.

That's why Talulah has been looking for this "mentor" for over half a month, wanting to know how she should choose.

But no matter whether she contacted them herself or asked Medea to help her, Skadi did not respond.

Finally, Medea seemed to understand something and explained to her that her mentor was currently in seclusion and would not be able to return for some time.

As for what she was going into seclusion for, she didn't say.

When Talulah heard what she said, although she was a little disappointed, she still chose to wait.

After all, in Talulah's heart now, Skadi is the true "beacon" that can lead the Reunion Movement into the future.

While not entirely the same as the ideology spearheaded by the doctor at Rhodes Island, they share a similar essence.

Talulah wasn't sure if the choice made by the doctor from Rhodes Island was correct, but she believed that her mentor's choice was absolutely correct.

Therefore, she was willing to wait, hoping that her mentor would return and give her an answer.

Because this matter concerns many people, she cannot make a decision lightly, otherwise big problems could easily arise.

While she waited anxiously, her mentor, who had been in seclusion for a long time, finally answered her call and came before her.

Chapter 50: A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire

Sitting on the floating staff, Skadi wore the same blue robe and a black veil covering her face, looking no different from before.

But Talulah wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the current "Mentor" had become more powerful.

As for why she had such a misconception, she couldn't say for sure.

"Little Talulah, tell me, what's bothering you?"

Skadi's tone carried a hint of confusion; she had no idea why Talulah had called her.

“Mentor, Talulah has run into some trouble. Now that you’ve come out of seclusion, why don’t you help her?”

Medea also sat on the floating staff, drifted behind Skadi, and hugged her waist.

In front of Talulah, she did not hide her intimacy with Skadi.

"I didn't mean to refuse, I just wanted to know what happened."

Skadi reached out and patted her head; she could feel Medea's affection for her.

There was no other way; she had already been away for a long time because of this mission.

If he keeps his distance from her again when they meet, given Medea's somewhat love-struck nature, she'll probably throw a tantrum when they get back.

She didn't want to cause trouble with Medea, so she let her be.

“Mentor, the Reunion Movement is currently facing a… um…”

"It's a very troublesome thing."

Talulah watched the two of them being affectionate and sat up straight.

She wanted Skadi to answer her questions and tell her what to do next.

"What could be so troublesome that it's giving you such a headache?"

Skadi turned to look at Talulah, a girl a few years older than Chen, who now looked somewhat troubled.

“Some minor old nobles intend to join us and provide us with supplies and the help we need.”

"But they also have demands; if we succeed, they need some compensation."

"Although they didn't say it very clearly, I know what they meant."

"If the integration movement succeeds, it is likely to overturn the existing order."

“Once we overturn the existing order, we will have the opportunity to seize power.”

"They saw this potential and wanted to invest in advance."

"Their funds can bring us better development, and they won't hinder us."

"But I cannot agree to their demands."

"Because the Reunion Movement fights for the interests of the Infected, even if it can overthrow the existing order, it will only slightly change the world's perception of the Infected."

"It won't really give us any power."

“If we can’t do that, we can’t ‘reward’ them. Then the help these people give us now will become a weapon against us later.”

"But if we don't agree to their demands, they will now become enemies hindering our continued development..."

Talulah paused here.

She clearly hadn't finished speaking, but now she wanted to know Skadi's thoughts.

I know what you mean.

Do you remember what I told you?

"The forces in Ursus are extremely complex and vast."

"Imperial power, the new faction, and the old aristocracy..."

"They hold the future and development of this country in their hands."

"In their eyes, the Reunion Movement is nothing more than a small organization activity that can only cause a little trouble, and is not worth paying attention to."