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"We've really run into a strange group of people this time. Bad Tom, do you think they might be from the so-called Reunion Movement they're talking about? After all, they've been asking about Rhodes Island and even indirectly asking us about our opinions on the Reunion Movement."
"Maybe. At least there are indeed infected people among them, so it's normal for them to care about these things. Ursus is becoming increasingly unstable. When I was leaving the country, I heard that many people entering the country disappeared inexplicably. According to rumors, they were captured by the Ursus Fourth Army. And then there's the Reunion Movement, an organization of infected people, which has openly begun fighting the Ursus Empire's army. If this news reaches Amiya, she might even consider intervening..."
"Amiya-chan doesn't want to see bloodshed among the infected... especially this kind of large-scale massacre. But given Rhodes Island's current situation, how can we get involved in such a national-level game... Well, let's not talk about that. It's a pity for those two infected. They are both very powerful. If they joined Rhodes Island, they would definitely be a great help to us. It's just that they don't want to come with us to Rhodes Island for treatment... and they both want to follow the man named Wang Chong..."
Arriving at the dispatch center lobby, Amiya noticed that the three members of Ace had returned. If Amiya remembered correctly, they had been assigned a mission to patrol the Ursus border, identify natural disasters, and evacuate people. They had been away for about a month, and it was unexpected that they were back just now.
However, Amiya frowned slightly as she listened to their conversation. Reunion? The Army? The war between the infected and the Ursus Empire? What was going on? Why hadn't she heard or learned anything about this from Kal'tsit in all this time?
After thinking about it, Amiya finally came out and decided to ask them.
"Everyone, welcome back." Amiya came out and said with a cheerful smile.
"Ah? Amiya... When did you show up here?" The three were startled by Amiya's appearance. Aomame even said, "Amiya-chan, it's so late, why haven't you rested yet? Aren't you afraid that Doctor Kal'tsit will take you back?"
"Hey, Sister Aomame, Kal'tsit is out on a business trip and won't be back for about half a month. I just had too much work to do and ended up staying up really late. I was just about to go back to my room to rest when I passed by the elevator and heard the noise coming from your side, so I came over to check on you," Amiya said.
"You... heard everything? What we just talked about?" Bad Tom said with a distressed look.
"Well... tell me, what is the situation in Ursus? Why is it completely different from the information I received? I didn't know that the three of you going to Ursus for labor dispatch would encounter such risks. This is my dereliction of duty..." Amiya said slowly with a self-blaming face.
"No, no... How can this be Amiya's responsibility... Alas." After hearing this, Bad Tom was very worried and didn't know how to explain it.
"Forget it, bad Tom, the truth can't be concealed anymore. Especially since Kal'tsit is not on Rhodes Island, it's only a matter of time before Amiya finds out." Guard said, "Amiya, let me tell you, the current situation in Ursus is like this..."
Soon, Guard explained to Amiya in detail what he knew about the current situation in Ursus. The more Amiya listened, the uglier her face became. Especially after hearing that the Integration Movement, an organization that had gathered thousands of infected people, was now surrounded by the Ursus army on the mountain, she felt an invisible pressure on her.
Although the Guard later stated that the Reunion had triumphed over the Ursus army, Amiya didn't seem relieved. Instead, she became even more solemn. She knew full well that this was only a temporary victory, and that this victory would undoubtedly be a slap in the face of the Ursus Empire, ultimately leading to a deadly conflict between the army and this infected organization. This was undoubtedly the worst possible outcome.
No wonder Kal'tsit suppressed all information on this matter, preventing her from getting even a sliver of information. This situation was unsolvable, and knowing would only increase her own pressure. In Kal'tsit's eyes, the Reunion Movement, despite its immense power, was doomed to fail before the state apparatus.
Bad Tom had noticed the change in Amiya's expression, and he knew exactly what was going on. He kept signaling to the guard to stop talking. Unfortunately, the young and impetuous guard didn't notice until Aomame kicked him.
"I understand... Alas, there's no turning back. I'm just a little reluctant... After what happened, I wonder what kind of persecution the infected in Ursus will face." Amiya sighed and shook her head. Then, looking at the three operators who looked worried about her, she said with a forced smile, "It's okay. I also know the principle of doing things within my ability, and I won't dwell on this matter too much. After all, what we are going to do is full of difficulties and twists and turns. If I can't even bear such a burden, how can I lead Rhodes Island to achieve its ideals?"
"Huh... Amiya, it's the best you think so." Bad Tom said.
"Well, it's getting late, everyone should get some rest... I'll come back tomorrow to hear about your mission progress. Amiya is relieved to see you all back safely. Thank you for your hard work."
"Of course, of course, Amiya. You too should go to bed early." The guard said with an embarrassed look.
"Well, you guys go and rest first. I'll relax for a while and then go back to rest." Amiya said.
"That's...ok."
In the end, the trio left first under the watchful eyes of Amiya. As soon as they turned a corner, they heard Aomame and Bad Tom cursing and fighting with Guard. It was obvious that the two had been tolerating Guard's big mouth for a long time.
Amiya eventually followed behind, muttering, "Is the Reunion truly hopeless? Another batch of infected are about to die under the blade... Hmm?"
Suddenly, Amiya noticed a small pamphlet kicked under her feet. She picked it up and saw the words "Reunion Movement Promotional Pamphlet" written in large letters on it.
"Is this... something they dropped during the fight just now? Something from the Reunion?" Amiya muttered, turning to the first page.
"!!!"
The first slogan on it immediately caught Amiya's attention:
"There has never been a savior, nor do we rely on gods or emperors. To create human happiness, we must rely on ourselves."
Chapter 144 Insomnia Bunny
Amiya couldn't sleep.
The next day, everyone saw Amiya greeting the operators with dark circles under her eyes. Many people asked about Amiya's condition, but she just smiled and shook her head, saying she was fine.
Soon, Amiya returned to her office, ready to handle the day's work. However, after staying up all night, it was difficult for her to have the energy to handle these matters.
"Amiya! Amiya!" Just then, a fussy, cat-headed lady rushed into Amiya's office. It was none other than the elite operator Huang, who had always been close to Amiya.
"I heard from Bad Tom that you couldn't sleep because of their big mouths. Don't worry, ACE has already disciplined them severely." Huang came directly in front of Amiya and said with a smile, "Don't take what happened yesterday to heart anymore. No one is deliberately hiding anything from you."
"Haha... Huang, I'm fine. Also, when you go back later, tell Ace not to punish the guards anymore. They haven't done anything wrong. After all, you can't keep hiding this from me and think it's the right thing to do, right?" Amiya smiled at first, then frowned, looking quite serious.
"Ah, this..." Huang scratched her head, obviously knowing she was in the wrong about this matter. Then she said, "Tsk, that talkative kid got it easy. Anyway, it would be best if you were fine. But looking at your current state, do you really have the energy to handle these matters? Why don't you take a day off today? It's the same if you leave these things to us."
"I'm fine... yawn. I've already dealt with most of it yesterday. If I don't finish it today, there will be a pile of them tomorrow." Amiya said while yawning.
"Are you really okay with that sleepy look? You didn't sleep all night, did you? Take my advice, Amiya. If you collapse from exhaustion, and Kal'tsit starts to make a scene, we won't be able to handle the pressure." Huang said, "Just leave it to us elite operators. Today's matters are just minor, nothing major. Go back and get some rest."
"Uh... okay then." Amiya seemed to realize her own mental fatigue and felt a bit overwhelmed. So she nodded and stood up, but as soon as she stood up, she almost tripped.
"Oh, look at you. I told you not to force yourself, but you still do it. Come on, I'll carry you back." Fortunately, Huang was quick to support Amiya, then he picked her up and started walking towards Amiya's room.
"Thank you, Huang." Amiya said.
"Hey, we are just friends. Do I need to say thank you?" Huang carried Amiya on his back and rushed into the room.
"Huang...what do you think about the problem of infected people in Ursus?" Amiya suddenly asked.
"Eh? Me? You know me, I can't think of much." Huang shook his head and said, "If I were alone, I might join them and fight with them. I can't stand those Ursus people bullying the infected."
"Well, what then?" Amiya continued to ask.
"And then... then they will probably be suppressed like this. After all, there are only about two thousand people. But the Ursus Army on the ice field has hundreds of thousands of people. There is no comparison at all." Huang shook his head and said.
"Really?... Lian Huang also thinks that the Reunion Movement is hopeless?" Amiya murmured.
"Hey, Amiya, I know you want to save them... but we really are powerless. Even if we add the people from Rhodes Island, it's probably far from enough." Huang persuaded.
"No...that's not what I meant. What I meant was...I'm afraid we've all underestimated the Reunion." Amiya said.
"Ah? Underestimate? No matter how much we think highly of them, there is no comparison between a few thousand people and hundreds of thousands of people, right?" Huang couldn't help but say.
"...Let's see. Then we'll all be clear."
Amiya said with a barely perceptible smile. When she first heard the news last night, she had the same thoughts as Huang. But when she picked up the booklet, everything changed.
……
After returning to the house, Amiya lay down on the bed and pretended to rest. Huang left without worry after seeing Amiya rest. However, after the door was closed, Amiya got up from the bed and took out the brochure from under the pillow.
"Not to mention the contents of the pamphlet, just the opening slogan, that confidence and composure... What kind of person is the person who wrote this pamphlet? I really want to meet him and ask him for advice. The in-depth analysis of the problems and contradictions of the infected, the cognitive concept of the workings of evil, and why the infected's future path is bound to lead to victory... Honestly, I, and even Your Highness, haven't seen such a sharp perspective on the problems of the infected."
"Just this pamphlet clearly connects the plight of the infected with the predicament of Ursus and even the world situation. It analyzes everything clearly, giving us a clear idea of the path forward. I can't imagine how astonishing the more detailed arguments will be. Oh... if only I could get out of Rhodes Island. I really want to meet the Reunion Movement."
Amiya stared at the pamphlet, sighing inwardly. This was the real reason Amiya hadn't slept all night. After reading the Reunion pamphlet, Amiya felt her perspective on things had completely changed. The pamphlet was so enchanting that even Amiya, who controlled her emotions and mind, couldn't help but be shaken by it.
"But... there are so many arguments in it, I'm afraid Kal'tsit will find them harsh and piercing... After all, it's criticizing Your Highness's mistakes. Yawn—my mind is so confused and tired. I sincerely hope that the burning flame of the Reunion Movement won't be extinguished so easily."
Originally, Amiya believed that the Reunion Movement's resistance would only lead the infected into a worse situation. However, now, she only hopes that the Reunion Movement can live up to the promise of their pamphlet: "Let the ice ignite a prairie fire, cremate the decaying empire, and forge a new glory."
Gradually, Amiya felt herself becoming increasingly sleepy. After stretching, Amiya lay down on the bed and slowly drifted off to sleep. However, it was different from what Amiya had imagined. She thought her spirit had reached its end, but she was unaware of the pain in her head.
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"Hmm... this is the place where the godsons came from. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. The godsons came from the temples. Why is it...?"
"Long time no see, Amiya." A familiar and steady voice came into Amiya's ears.
"!! Teacher, are you finally awake?" Amiya was startled, then delighted, and asked.
"Well, I used up too much energy before, and I'm finally awake this time." Wang Chong gathered the black mist and walked out slowly. After he appeared, he still kept his face blurred so that Amiya couldn't see it.
"I see that you are still frowning, but the problems you encountered before have not been solved yet. Do you need help?" Wang Chong said slowly.
"No...Amiya has gradually solved the previous problems on her own. Now, except for the financial difficulties, Rhodes Island is basically fine." Amiya shook her head and said.
"Funds... is that a money problem? Well, without money, many things can't go on. I'm well aware of that. I might be able to offer some ideas on how to make money. But I'm still unclear about the current world situation and the advantages of your organization called Rhodes Island. I'll have to observe for some time," Wang Chong said slowly.
"Is that so? I'm not really in a hurry about this issue. After all, Dr. Kal'tsit, who is in charge of this area, has already been working hard on this matter. I believe Kal'tsit can handle it." Amiya nodded and said.
"In that case, I'll teach you something useful while I'm still conscious. Come, carry it on your back first." Wang Chong threw a huge, dark ruler in front of Amiya.
Amiya looked at the giant ruler that was almost as wide as her waist. Although she was a little curious about what her teacher was going to teach her, she still followed Wang Chong's instructions and grasped the handle of the ruler.
Chapter 145 Weight Training
The moment Amiya grasped the handle of the giant ruler, her pupils trembled slightly, and her body trembled suddenly. Amiya immediately realized the extraordinary nature of this ruler.
As her hands touched the ruler, she felt an invisible force suppressing her entire body, making movement much more difficult. Even the power of the Demon King she wielded, both in terms of release speed and control, was much more sluggish than normal.
Naturally, Amiya's consumption of the Demon King's power also nearly doubled, which was very strenuous. This made Amiya very uncomfortable with this feeling.
"This ruler is called the Body Tempering Ruler. When the time comes, you can bring it out to experience gravity three times or even more. In this overweight environment, even the use of Originium power will become slow and difficult to control." Wang Chong said slowly.
"What you need to do now is to carry this ruler with you and interact with it whenever you eat, sleep, or even during your daily training. I will continuously stimulate the ruler's power, causing the gravity it exerts to become increasingly stronger. Amiya, your body and even the strength you exert must resist this gravity's suppression."
"...Hmm. Teacher, do you want to use this ruler to train my strength?" Amiya quickly understood Wang Chong's intention and spoke out.
"That's right. Do you know what was said in my time? Only those with great strength have the fundamental solution to all problems. Because even if we can't solve the problem, we can solve the people and things that cause the problem!" Wang Chong clenched his fists and said slowly.
"Although this statement may sound problematic, it's undeniable that strength is the greatest confidence you have in overcoming any problem. As the saying goes, all fear comes from insufficient firepower."
Amiya nodded slightly. Although she did not fully agree with those strange words and principles, she also knew that what the teacher wanted to express was the importance of strong strength to oneself.
"If I wear this ruler, will it increase my strength and control over the power of the Demon King?" Amiya asked.
"Well, just like when a person runs with a heavy load for a long time, after the load is removed, their speed will increase much faster than normal training. The body tempering ruler also applies a full range of weight to you, which can not only temper your body's power and strength, but also condense your ability to manipulate the power of the Demon King. These will hone your foundation and allow you to make great breakthroughs." Wang Chong said.
"I understand, teacher." Amiya struggled to pick up the giant ruler, hooked the chain on it to her body, and carried the ruler on her back. The ruler itself was quite heavy, so Amiya had difficulty standing.
"Have to grit your teeth and hold on. This will also test your willpower. Now, as I ask, start jogging with the ruler on your back. You can't stop until I tell you to." Wang Chong said sternly.
"Yes! Teacher!" Amiya gritted her teeth and started running with the giant ruler on her back. This was her training plan for the day.
Seeing Amiya start to run and no longer paying attention to him, Wang Chong snapped his fingers. Wang Chong's close assistant, Hei Ai Li, slowly walked out of the black fog.
"From now on, you will also be covered in black mist and imitate my voice. If she comes looking for me, I won't be able to enter the room! I will be able to enter the room with her. If she comes looking for me, I won't be able to enter the room with her. I will be able to enter the room with her. If she comes looking for me, I won't be able to enter the room with her. I won't be able to enter the room with her."
"The master chose to come and meet little Amiya a few days later, but what's the reason?" Hei Ai Li asked with a smile.
"I condensed the black mist onto that pamphlet. Just yesterday, I secretly made it land on Amiya's path, allowing her to pick it up. She's just finished reading it now, and her mind is at its most sensitive." Wang Chong said slowly, "I want Amiya to be the nail that my Reunion Movement hammers into Rhodes Island. Humph, think about it, Rhodes Island's young leader has long been fascinated by the ideals of other organizations... What do you think of this massive medical organization on Rhodes Island?"
"I understand~ Master, you want me to guide her emotions in the opposite direction so that her thinking will be closer to us, right? Training is fake... turning her into our person is the real thing~" Hei Ai Li understood.
"No, counter-guidance will only backfire... Don't underestimate this little rabbit just because she's young. She's more sensitive to emotions and feelings than you might think. Therefore, there's no need to do anything deliberate. Simply keep her training at this high intensity, allowing her to focus more time and energy on training rather than reflection and verification. That way, as long as she doesn't dwell on it for too long, she'll naturally assimilate the ideals depicted in my booklet through repeated reading."
Wang Chong's eyes slightly fixed on Amiya's running posture, and he said, "Of course, as long as Amiya completely becomes ours, I will not hesitate to make this little rabbit become more powerful than ever before and become a true demon king."
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After running for who knows how long, Amiya felt her legs… no, her entire body, as if it were filled with lead. This was just the training of her consciousness in this space; the greater challenge was her willpower. If she were to carry this ruler in real life, she wondered what kind of strain it would put on her body.
"Okay, stop." When Amiya heard Wang Chong's call to stop, she felt as if her steps had become ingrained in her memory, making it difficult to stop easily. Fortunately, after running a few steps, Amiya slowly came to a stop, successfully stopping.
"Cough... cough..." After a few dry coughs, Amiya turned around and slowly moved her painful feet towards Wang Chong. She stopped only after she reached Wang Chong. She adjusted her breathing while waiting for Wang Chong's next instructions.
"Okay, Amiya, you'll do this training in the virtual space for the next hour. In the outside world, you also need to take an hour to do weight-bearing exercises to sharpen your body."
After saying this, Wang Chong tossed a small jar to Amiya. Amiya took it, opened it, and found some black spheres inside.
"This is a sphere I compressed with my own strength. Every night when you are ready to go to bed, crush one of the spheres. The black mist produced after the crushing can adhere to your body, nourishing and repairing the hidden injuries left by your training all day. Only in this way can you greatly temper your physical strength without damaging the foundation of your body." Wang Chong said slowly.
"Okay, thank you, teacher." Amiya was delighted when she heard it and put it away. After a round of training, although Amiya felt very tired, she felt that she had become more relaxed. Even the tone of her answer was a lot more lively.
"Amiya, actually, after you first came here and met me, I could see that your mind and thoughts had been cluttered by too many emotions and thoughts absorbed from others, causing your thoughts to be less clear and your state of mind less pure. Now you... need to calm down. This gravity will help you forget those worries and empty your mind of stress. While it won't solve your problems, it will at least relieve some of the burden on your heart."
Wang Chong said this, turning his back and slowly speaking, "You can trust others a little more, rather than relying too much on this power of mind reading. Sometimes seeing too clearly can be a double harm to yourself and others. Playing the fool appropriately is also a skill that a leader must learn."
"...Thank you for your guidance, teacher." After listening to this, Amiya was silent for a long time, and finally thanked him again very sincerely.
"Go, you should have a good rest." After Wang Chong finished speaking, he stepped into the black fog and disappeared from Amiya's sight. Amiya also realized that it was time for her to leave, so she took the small jar and the tempering ruler on her back, chanted the spell, and once again left the dark fog.
Chapter 146 New Sub-Target Tasks
When Amiya opened her eyes again, she felt heavy all over just as she was about to stand up. It was then that Amiya noticed a huge black ruler had appeared behind her, and a small jar of black beans had appeared in her hand.
"I really brought it out... Well, now I feel a little uncomfortable." Amiya could naturally feel the pressure of gravity on her, but it was different from the pressure of the gravity on her body.
After all, Amiya had always carried the Ten Rings to seal and restrain the power and consciousness of the Demon King within her body. Now, under the suppression of the Body Tempering Ruler, the negative feedback from the Demon King's power had actually been reduced significantly.
"Teacher must have seen that it was too difficult for me to inherit the power of the Demon King, so he added this lock. Thank you, teacher." Amiya was happy about this from the bottom of her heart. Although the power she wielded became smaller and more difficult, it was the intensity that was most suitable for her training now.
"It's just... this body tempering ruler is too conspicuous... It's inconvenient to carry it with me all the time." After getting up, Amiya took the ruler off the bed, stood it upright on the ground, and observed it carefully.
"Forget it... There are always more solutions than problems. If I can't even overcome these, how can I achieve the goal of eliminating discrimination against infected people?" Amiya thought to herself, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. She immediately put on the giant ruler, glanced at the real time, and found that it was almost time for lunch, so she walked out of the room with the giant ruler.
After today, a strange rumor began to spread on the mobile battleship of Rhodes Island: In order to strengthen her determination to fight against the heavy pressure, the leader of Rhodes Island, Amiya, took the initiative to carry an extremely large ruler on her back. She had to carry this heavy weight no matter whether she was eating, sleeping, working, or training, in order to sharpen her will.
After hearing about this, those operators on Rhodes Island who admired Amiya, especially those who loved fitness, all began to imitate Amiya's behavior. They also asked craftsmen to make iron rulers for carrying weights, and carried the iron rulers together to sharpen their wills and began to learn Amiya's tenacious spirit.
This imitation behavior caught the attention of other operators. After learning the full story, a wave of enthusiasm swept across Rhodes Island, all carrying iron rulers and sharpening their wills. The ultimate result of this incident was that Rhodes Island's gold was almost insufficient for sales, and all of it was consumed internally, further exacerbating Rhodes Island's financial problems.
Poor Amiya, not only is she burdened physically, but she's also indirectly burdened financially. But these are things Amiya has to deal with on her own.
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