Arknights, Suika's Messenger Journey

He looked at the signature on the record, then walked aside and contacted the Rhodes Island main ship.

After he hung up the call, Suika came over and asked, "Do you think the security officer named Anthony is not dead?"

"It's obvious that the guy must have discovered the situation at the mine and reported it, but he didn't stop working because he was afraid something might happen, so he ran away!"

Scout pointed at the notes and said, "Look at these notes. You can see from the front ones that this person is a bit fancy and narcissistic. He likes to do something fancy at the end of the pen to show his status.

But the records of the last few days were sloppy and flustered. It was obvious that he was not calm and his hands were shaking when he wrote.

Although it can be seen that it is the handwriting of the same person, the difference in just a few days also indirectly proves one thing: he is afraid.

Others may not know, but he knows very well that the mine is a huge bomb that can explode at any time. Who wouldn’t be scared if they sleep next to a bomb?

So in the end, apparently, after it was confirmed that the mine would not be shut down, he escaped..."

At this time, the convoy carrying the wounded began to move towards the edge of the town.

Many people also came out of the town. They all had family members working in the mines, and they looked at the returning convoy with hope on their faces.

At this time, a group of military police came out of the town again, but this time it was not the sheriff they had just met, but another man with a smile on his face.

"Sheriff Porter is also one of the senators of this town. His son is infected. He played a significant role in Rhodes Island's docking here this time."

After Scout finished speaking, Suika nodded. This person is the one who is pro-Rhodes Island. It is because of the existence of such people that Rhodes Island has the opportunity to make a temporary stop here for rest.

At this time, facing a large number of infected wounded, it is obviously better for him, a pro-infected sheriff, to handle it than the previous guy who was completely hostile to the infected.

The man came to Dr. Anto

"Hello, Dr. Anto... On behalf of our town, we would like to thank Rhodes Island for your help in this time of crisis.

I've heard about the situation here...

How do you think we can handle this better?"

Anto looked up at the people who were stopped by the military police not far away and pursed his lips.

"There are too many people. If all of them come in, it will not only be detrimental to the patients' recuperation but will also easily cause a riot.

Several people with mild symptoms have already regained consciousness. We've asked them to compile a list of the people here. Sheriff, please let their families in according to the list... But don't bring too many people. Only two people per family, or we won't be able to accommodate them here."

Sheriff Porter nodded after hearing this. So many people died this time. If they were all allowed in, many people would probably cause trouble if they didn't find their families here.

If a riot breaks out, more people may die.

So the best way is to only let in the family members of the living people, as Dr. Anto said.

Those who were not let in should also understand what it means.

Even if they cause a riot outside the camp later, at least it will not affect the treatment inside the camp.

The list of more than 20 people was quickly delivered to the sheriff, who walked out with the list.

As he read out the names one by one, more people were let in. When he finished reading out the last one and stopped, desperate cries were heard from the crowd. Then some excited people tried to attack the camp, but were stopped by the military and police who were prepared in advance.

"Why have you been standing here?" When Scout found Suika, she was standing on a small hill, from where she could see everything happening outside.

"This scene is really distressing... Although I have been trying to convince myself that such things have never stopped on this damn earth, but..." Suixiang looked at her hands. Even the powerful strength could not save those lost lives at this moment.

Chapter 159: Justice should not be delayed, we will definitely seek it

Scout reached out and patted Suika's head

"We've tried our best, haven't we? Even if there's something wrong with this, it's not you or me who's at fault..."

Suixiang let out a breath and pointed at a very eye-catching tree at the town gate and asked

"What do you think of that tree?"

"Huh?" Scout looked down at her in confusion.

"Is it enough to hang all those guys who take human lives lightly from it?" Suixiang cracked her lips. Although she was smiling, her eyes were very cold.

It made the scout beside him feel a tremor in his heart.

If the real person in Gensokyo saw her current appearance at this moment, he would probably say with relief, "Eika looks like me," because now she looks like a real ghost.

"Don't be impulsive, Suika." Scout held her shoulders, fearing that she would lose her mind and run into the town to kill people.

"I've just contacted Rhodes Island. They should have sent someone into the city to look for the security officer named Anthony.

And I think they would also inform the local lord that the mine accident was not an accident. With such a big incident, the local lord would definitely have to find someone to take the blame, and the owner of the mine would not be able to escape.

I think we'll get news from them soon."

After Scout finished speaking, Suika said "oh" and turned to walk into the camp.

After she left, Scout wiped the sweat from his forehead. He was a well-known master in the Sarkaz and had seen all kinds of storms. But today he was almost scared by a girl. He must not let the old guys in Rhodes Island know about this, otherwise he would lose face.

Although she didn't trust the local lord, she also agreed that for such a big accident, the lord would definitely need someone to take the blame.

The mine owner and the security inspector who knew that the mine was dangerous and concealed the fact will definitely not escape.

Soon news came from the city that security inspector Anthony was found committed suicide at home. Before his death, he wrote a letter in which he recorded in detail that he was threatened by the mine owner, Viscount Scott, not to reveal the problem with the mine, and he received a considerable hush money from the other party.

He has been staying at home in fear these days, fearing that something might happen at the mine.

After the explosion in the mine, he felt extremely desperate. He felt that the accident was caused by himself, but he did not dare to face the subsequent trial, so he chose to commit suicide.

As for Viscount Scott, he took his family to visit relatives in Londinium two days ago, leaving behind an elderly butler at home.

One of the two people involved in the case committed suicide out of fear of punishment, and the other fled to another place.

Under the Victorian Convention, the small town, part of the Duchy of Godottin, could not use local laws to hold a nobleman who was not in the area accountable.

Therefore, unless Viscount Scott himself came back to confess his crime, even if his spouse or children appeared openly in the city, local laws could not convict them.

Everyone fell silent after hearing the news.

If the Viscount still had any intelligence, he would never show up here again, but would entrust a lawyer to come and sell his local assets.

The viscount, who did not step into the court for trial, was nominally innocent, so the local authorities had no right to seize his property.

So the result was that after he sold his property here, he went to Londinium and could still live a carefree life as his viscount.

As long as he does not step into Godottin's territory, he is innocent according to current laws.

And since he is not here, the lawyer appointed by him can refuse compensation to everyone.

Without the compensation from Viscount Scott, the owner of the mine, the little compensation from the state was undoubtedly another huge piece of bad news for the family who had lost the breadwinner of the family (most of the people working in the mine were young and strong men).

Suixiang clenched her fists. She knew very well that the guy who dared to conceal the dangers of the mine and let the miners continue to work when the mine could explode at any time would definitely do such a thing without paying a penny.

So she looked in the direction of Londinium

"Well, how about you tell Amiya that I have something going on at home and I need to leave first?" Suika looked at Scout standing beside her and spoke nonsense seriously.

And no one present knew what she wanted to do.

"I'll go with you!" Scout sighed and said after seeing Suika's determined look.

……

"Do you know Viscount Scott?

Londinium is so big, how can you find it by yourself? If you find it, how can you get money from the Viscount and bring it back here?

I happen to understand a little bit of what I just said.”

Scout straightened his clothes and said to Suixiang seriously.

"Are you sure?" Suika looked at Scout.

Scout showed a somewhat honest smile

"Of course, if you can't stand this kind of thing, I can't stand it either."

"I'm really anxious about when to leave. I'm terribly upset to think of letting that guy live even a minute longer."

Scout looked up at the sun

"Give me an hour to get some gear and supplies, and then we'll go to Londinium, what do you think?"

Seeing that Scout said so, Suika naturally would not choose to refuse

"That's fine. I don't have anything in Rhodes Island anyway, so I won't go up. I'll wait for you at the north gate!"

In front of the other operators, the two of them openly carried out a "conspiracy", then Scout turned and walked out of the camp, while Suika retracted her clone and prepared to go to the town to replenish some seasonings.

After all, everything is easy in the wilderness, but if you don’t eat well, you will feel very uncomfortable.

"Suixiang!" Anto's voice came from behind.

Suika turned to look at the other person, and Anto patted Suika's shoulder.

"Londinium is no small country town. Be very careful in everything you do."

Suika blinked

"Don't worry. Although I may not be very professional in fighting, I want to run. It won't be easy to catch me."

After leaving the camp, Suika walked into the town.

Because she was not infected, she was released into the town after basic examination.

As she walked along the street, she could clearly feel that the atmosphere in the town was very depressing.

The town is not very big, with only a few tens of thousands of residents. As an important industry in the town, the mine itself is also a very famous place.

The person who died in the mine had more or less a connection with other people in the town.

With so many people dying at once, the fact that the town didn't cause further unrest is a testament to the local lord's good management...

Chapter 160: "Profligate Merchant" Kulushiel

For the people in the town, the mine explosion happened not long ago.

The terrifying sound still lingers in my memory, and the smoke from the explosion has not yet dissipated in the sky.

At this time, everyone no longer had the mood to continue working and living, but was concerned about two things:

First, what happened in the mine? Is there anyone alive after such a terrible explosion?

The second is whether the huge amount of dust raised by the explosion of the source stone vein will drift into the town and affect the residents there.

After all, that is an Originium mine, and Originium disease is an incurable disease that almost every Terran is afraid of.

Feeling the depressed atmosphere in the town, Suika couldn't help but become even more angry towards that damn Viscount Scott.

After randomly finding a store and absentmindedly buying the seasonings she needed, Suixiang walked to the north gate of the town.

She found a place to sit and wait for her companions to arrive.

Half an hour later, two figures came from the other side. Suika looked at Scout and then looked at the "girl" next to him and raised an eyebrow.

"Hello, you're Suika! I'm Krosier from the Engineering Department. I'm going to Londinium to order some tools, and I heard you guys are going there too, so I guess we could be a team!"

The girl walked in and greeted Suika enthusiastically.

Scout nodded to Suika to show that Klucel had not lied to her.

"Of course, no problem... But compared to that blood demon in the medical department, you're definitely not like a blood demon... Sniff, you smell like motor oil. Do you drink motor oil on a daily basis?"

Of course, Suika recognized this "profiteer" from the Engineering Department.

To be honest, this guy is also a tough guy. He was able to build a second-hand system by himself when the original system of Rhodes Island was shut down. He can also control all the equipment of Rhodes Island almost perfectly and carry a large family around Terra.

Although she was stabbed in the back by her "partner" later on, one has to admit that she is indeed a genius in mechanical engineering.

"Ah! I remember I took a bath...

Is the smell really that strong?" Kluchil looked at Scout.

Although she doesn't mind it when she's working and even likes the smell, she still pays attention to it in her daily life. After all, what she likes may not be liked by others.

For example, a mysophobic penguin in Rhodes Island had criticized her more than once for not being careful enough in cleaning.

"It's okay... not too strong, but you've been in the engineering department all year round, so it's not easy to completely wash off the smell of engine oil."

Scout said it lightly, but the meaning was obvious, that Kal'sil had been marinated in motor oil.

“Ahahaha… By the way, I have something for Suika.

This is a Victoria Bank card. It contains the reward Rhodes Island gives you for participating in this emergency mission. Any rewards you receive will be deposited into this card.

Originally, the operator should have deposited the money into their work account. However, considering that you, as a Scourge Messenger, probably won't be stationed on the Rhodes Island main ship permanently, you probably won't be able to use the internal purchase voucher, so I specially prepared this for you."

At this, Klucie smiled awkwardly, then hurriedly took out a bank card from her pocket and handed it to Suika.