Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

Although they have been doing this all along, the reason being to prevent infected people from gathering and causing a mass riot, it has recently been exacerbated by the infected knights' large-scale purchase of infected people.

The fact that the infected had formed a knightly order had already made the business alliance somewhat wary. Now, the large-scale purchase of infected people from the arena would make them even more concerned about the potential risks. Therefore, there was no reason not to increase efforts to eradicate infected settlements in the city.

However, it was Rhodes Island that brought this matter to the forefront, because their high-profile raid on the Infected Arena made them realize that "the mistreatment of the Infected in the city" would become a reason for Rhodes Island to intervene in related matters.

The Infected Arena is alright, as long as they pretend to improve the treatment.

But it's a different story for the infected people who gather in the corners of the city. They have no interest in improving the treatment of those illegal residents. In order to prevent Rhodes Island from using this as an excuse to provide relief to the infected, they made a more insane decision than usual—to carry out a more thorough cleanup.

Previously, we could turn a blind eye to small-scale infected settlements and just monitor them a little. But now, any infected person who is not a knight or has other legitimate status is not allowed to appear in the city.

The business alliance doesn't intend to solve the problem of infected people; they only intend to deal with the infected people.

A clandestine massacre is unfolding.

The aid provided to the infected individuals only emboldened the business alliance, which was desperate to avoid being caught red-handed, to resort to even more extreme methods to expel them, leaving them in grave danger.

This familiar situation is reminiscent of when the Reunion Movement used the name of the infected to commit crimes, causing other infected people to be ostracized and feared.

The difference lies in the fact that the Reunion Movement was merely using this as a pretext to create a controlled force of infected individuals. They didn't care at all about the harm done to innocent bystanders, and even welcomed such situations, as it was a very effective way to incite emotions.

— “Look, the non-infected are oppressing the infected again,” or “They only ended up like that because they didn’t resist or even conspired with the non-infected,” without feeling that their own atrocities had affected them.

Rhodes Island will not do that.

Their goal has remained consistent from beginning to end.

We will not stop because of hardship, nor will we be distorted by reality.

"...Since they're going to send those executioners, whose identities have been erased, to slaughter the suffering, then we'll go and save them."

After receiving Platinum's intelligence, a large group of Rhodes Island personnel were making preparations for their departure, while the Doctor was explaining things to the operators who had various ideas.

“I know that some people will think that our help is one of the reasons why these things are happening in the city now.”

It's not surprising that some operators hold such thoughts, since Rhodes Island is indeed one of the sources of this "effect" in terms of cause and effect.

However, the doctor's statement did not contain any indication that he considered it a "mistake".

"But since when did the fear that evil people would retaliate with dirty tricks become our reason for giving up helping others in the present moment?"

“Agents, you should understand that what has plunged them into suffering is not our assistance. On the contrary, it has always been the hatred rooted in the hearts of the persecutors and the evil deeds they have committed.”

"If anyone wants to criticize us, let them criticize us, because in their hearts they don't have the courage to stand up against the persecutors, nor do they know any better way to break the status quo. They will only criticize the rescuers from a superior and detached perspective."

Do you know why?

The Doctor paused for a moment, then looked around at the operators, who were waiting for her to continue.

"—Because they think we are easy to bully, good people who will not fight back even if we are treated unfairly, or even allowed to fight back."

"In their eyes, we deserve to be pointed at with guns."

“Those people are also clever; they know that they can enjoy the sense of superiority of standing on a high ground and criticizing those who are more capable than themselves through this method. They also know that if they treat their persecutors in the same way, they will suffer unbearable retaliation.”

The doctor's analysis is simple and easy to understand.

She explained her disgusting behavior—and the treatment Rhodes Island had always received—in a way that was both incredibly stupid and pathetic.

When they have no power, they can only endure.

But now it's different.

They have every right to choose whether to ignore them or to respond.

"Now do you know what we're going to do?"

"Stop those persecutors, and... incidentally prove we're not to be trifled with."

"Whether they are mocking us out of sheer pathos or are irreconcilable enemies on opposing sides... we must make them understand certain things they 'should have known long ago'."

No further explanation is needed; the operators understand perfectly well.

Everyday action suit made of new materials – equipment complete.

The communication device with its own independent communication system is ready.

And the newly developed statement response detector—wearing it is now complete.

If the business alliance's method of massacring infected communities was to send a group of unidentified knight assassins to cover their tracks, and then dismiss it as an accident with no way to investigate, then...

On Rhodes Island, it was "a large group of tourists who bravely intervened to stop the fight."

Because they applied a long time ago, didn't they?

"Before the exercise, let the operators move freely in Kazimierz as tourists."

We are all members of a medical organization with a heart of compassion. If we see someone wielding various weapons and attacking infected people, isn't it reasonable for us to step in and help?

Rather, it would be more accurate to say that tourists who have come all this way to visit Kazimierz, only to encounter such a fierce and unruly scene, should be compensated by the National Assembly or the Business Alliance, who are the city's administrators.

While the knight assassins of all ranks were tasked with dealing with the various "filthy places" they despised, they were unaware that another group of uninvited guests had been lying in wait there for a long time.

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[Main Text] Terra's World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament. Debate Chapter: Chapter Sixty-Seven - The Atmosphere Gradually Becomes Arrogant

Although Rhodes Island's last "acquisition" of infected individuals only occurred in one arena, and there are many other arenas in the area, thanks to the infected knights who witnessed it, they quickly informed their comrades elsewhere about Rhodes Island's assistance.

Most of those people were also infected individuals who had obtained the Knight qualification and were responsible for managing infected settlements in various regions.

After all, not all infected knights have the ability to buy a large villa and then temporarily house the infected they have bought as "servants". Therefore, most of them have established settlements that are considered illegal by the authorities.

Some are demolition areas slated for renovation, while others are entrenched in dark underground pipe areas.

"Rhodes Island...can these people really be trusted?"

In the chaotic alleyways, there is a separate area that has been reinforced and blocked off with various barriers.

The whispers coming from there were about Rhodes Island.

Numerous shacks and makeshift shelters were set up here, and deeply infected individuals with various colored crystals on their bodies could be seen everywhere.

This is the slums of Kazimir—people never ask why such a place exists in Kazimir, a city known for its economic prosperity and even a first-tier mobile city that successfully bid for the Major.

However, it is precisely because of the existence of such places that homeless people are provided with a space to breathe.

"...If they are also oppressing the infected, then their previous 'self-inflicted injury' attack on the infected arena was far too extravagant..."

The question was raised by a tall Kuranta woman, and the one who responded was Sona, the red-haired knight known as "Flame Tail," who had witnessed that impressive "transaction" in the arena earlier.

"As for the Supervisory Council... I don't deny that the Grand Knight Elder is a good person, but his stance on the Infected is ambiguous. We haven't been able to reach an agreement in the last few talks. I know that there are quite a few people on his side who are trying to trip us up, making it inconvenient for him to help us... But the people from Rhodes Island are definitely much more decisive and efficient."

Sona brought up their past actions, knowing full well that it was difficult to compete with the current dominant business alliances, and naturally they would seek out those who had more power and were equally dissatisfied with the business alliances.

The victimized knight, the independent business, or other people in the city who still have a conscience.

However, for various reasons, none of them offered direct assistance.

So rather than being persuaded by Rhodes Island's straightforward aid stance, it was more because they had no other choice.

"Anyway, I wasn't there that day. Was it really that powerful? It almost tore down the arena?"

The tall Kuranta woman asked Sona, her voice filled with disbelief, excitement, and anticipation.

"Do you know that big hole? The one that goes through three cities."

"Oh, I heard from my former knight comrades that a light suddenly came out of there. It's still not fixed, so they just covered the exit with a sheet of iron."

The female knight of Kuranta seemed to have been born into a war knight family, so she had some understanding of the situation there. While she was still wondering why Sona had brought up this issue, she saw a meaningful look in Sona's eyes.

She suddenly realized:

"They have such powerful weapons!?"

Sona waved her hand dismissively, and continued explaining with a headache in her eyes.

"...Actually, it wasn't a weapon—oh well, if I keep going like this, I won't believe it myself. I don't understand what such a powerful force is trying to achieve by helping us... Could it really just be because 'they are good people'?"

But at that moment, Sona suddenly felt a strange presence near her ear, and a strange yet strong arm unexpectedly draped over her shoulder.

"Does it matter whether it's good or bad? What matters is whether it can help you, right? Don't forget, in the eyes of most people in this city, those entrepreneurs and big shots are the 'good people'."

An unfamiliar voice rang out, and Sona did not break free from the unfamiliar arm at that moment.

Meanwhile, the Kuranta woman beside her, with a look of astonishment, suddenly leaped backward, drawing a short spear from her waist and assuming a charging stance, pointing the sharp spearhead at the figure behind Sona.

"Huh? Don't treat your helpers like that... I'm from Rhodes Island."

The moment the word was mentioned, both Sona, who had been struggling, and the Kuranta woman, who had been on guard, relaxed. The woman released her arm and introduced herself in a calm tone:

"...I won't introduce my real name. I don't have a majestic title like your knights. Just call me 'The Cleaner'."

Unlike her usual action suits, this time she wore a more form-fitting and fully covered white armor—the basic design was similar to traditional knight's armor, but it was clear that the material that bent freely with her movements was not any known metal.

This is the new combat suit that Tomat and the other Saiyans considered to have "excessively large protective area."

Lightweight, highly flexible, and with strong protective capabilities, it also improves upon the original version's "defect" of not covering the hands and feet.

Its overall strength is inferior to the original version, which has hurt the pride of many materials science operators in the engineering department. However, in terms of practicality, it can definitely be used in battles of any intensity.

Therefore, this event can also be considered a large-scale practical test.

"Where...where did you come in from?"

This area would normally be under close surveillance, as everyone knows that someone could break in at any time and burn the place down.

But the cleaners appeared almost silently, not by disguising themselves and blending into the crowd, but by swaggering up behind you.

If this had happened during a battle, the two of them would probably have been killed long ago.

There are many ways to get in.

The cleaner spoke quite casually, then glanced around at the surroundings and said:

"But I almost came to the wrong place. I thought your gathering place would be even more shabby, but... this looks pretty 'luxurious' compared to the sewers where I used to eke out a living..."

"So you're the supporter Rhodes Island sent... Where are the others? Haven't they arrived yet?"

The overwhelming difference in strength between the newcomers made it difficult for Sona to question them further, so she accepted their self-proclaimed identity and began to inquire about the whereabouts of the others.

"Others? One of me is enough, and besides, I've always been a maverick."

Sona and the Scavenger are both from Zalak, but they understand the difference between them from their few words, not in terms of strength, but in terms of mentality.

The former understood the weakness of individual power, so he united like-minded infected individuals to create the Infected Knights Order "Red Pine".