There is no way the Liberian girl could lay eggs!

"There's clearly something wrong with Haydn Labs! If we don't investigate thoroughly, more innocent people will be exposed..."

"No, there is no follow-up. The mission ends here."

Interrupting Saria's words, Christen looked directly at Saria.

"You're trying to...cover up the truth again, aren't you?"

Saria stared back fearlessly: "Suppressing public opinion, erasing evidence, and letting Hayden Pharmaceuticals get away with it?!"

"Haydn is dead, he has been punished!"

Being questioned by her old friend in such a questioning tone, even with Christine's state of mind, she couldn't help but feel a little impatient.

It's a pity that under the stimulation of Ifrit and Christen, Saria has begun to be disturbed by her emotions, which is quite rare in Saria, who is always rational.

Now she looks a little more human.

"But he can't do this! There must be someone behind him manipulating him! If we don't stop these people, this illegal experiment will definitely..."

Waving her hand to interrupt Saria, Christen displayed the aura of the Rhine Life Commander-in-Chief.

"Sareya! Your personal wishes have nothing to do with Rhine Life. There's no need for us to wade into this mess!"

"I said, this mission ends here!"

The scolding in the words was obvious, as was Kristen's attitude.

Clenching her fists, Saria was about to move forward, but as if she had thought of something, she stopped and turned away.

Looking at Saria's back, Christen didn't know why her heart suddenly began to ache. She reached out her hand to keep her, but she was the same as Saria.

give up.

.........

Da da da!

Just as Talina was hesitating, footsteps were heard from outside the door.

"Sareya!"

Ifrit, who was lying on the bed pretending to be asleep, recognized the identity of the visitor at the first time, opened his eyes excitedly, and prepared to jump out of bed to greet him.

Fortunately, Talina pushed her down on the bed in time, thus saving her from being scolded.

"Well, feeling better?"

With a tired body, every step Saria took was heavy, as if the ground under her feet was not solid steel, but a muddy swamp.

"Sareya, are you tired? Do you want to rest for a while?"

Although Saria had hidden it well, Ifrit could still tell something was wrong at a glance.

"It's okay, just a few questions."

Shaking her head, Saria took the initiative to skip the topic.

She didn't want others to see her tiredness. It wasn't a matter of self-esteem or anything like that; she never cared about these things.

only...

In front of Ifrit, she wanted to maintain a good example for Ifrit to learn, grow, and become a person...

A living person!

"Is that so? Then can you tell me? It's just us, no outsiders!"

Lifting the quilt, Ifrit sat up and patted the bed, motioning for Saria to sit next to him: "More people means more things to think about, and that will help Saria better, right?"

The simple and childish words had some comforting effect, and Saria's bad mood was barely improved.

"It's enough to have the intention. You can help me a lot by just treating me well."

Sitting on the bed, Saria reached out and stroked Ifrit's head, with invisible guilt in her eyes, she was helpless.

In the debate with Parvis, she relied on her own abilities to be on par with the battle-hardened veteran, but due to off-field factors, she was half-defeated.

Rhine's governor, Christen, rejected Saria's request on the grounds that Ifrit's condition had indeed improved.

She didn't know why her friend had become so unfamiliar, and how she, who was once full of enthusiasm and wanted to change the landscape of the scientific community in Columbia, had become so indifferent now.

Saria knew that people might become completely different from their original selves, but she never expected that this would happen to her best friend.

"Kristen...what happened to you?"

Volume 4: Chapter 105: Face to face

"Careya? Are you unhappy?"

Ifrit, who was leaning against Saria, sensed the low pressure on Saria and couldn't help but worry.

In her eyes, Saria has always been that tall figure, and she can stay safe from harm by snuggling up to her back.

But now she showed such a dejected look, which made it hard for Ifrit not to think too much.

Considering the previous quarrel between Saria and Parvis, Ifrit's expression became depressed.

Is it really because of me?

If I had kept my promise and not lost control, would Saria feel better?

Then you won’t have conflicts with others and feel bad?

The simple Ifrit did not see through the intrigues involved. She simply thought that she was the one who caused all this, leading to the current situation.

Saria, who had pulled Ifrit out of the ruins, had always held a high position in this girl's heart, almost reaching the pinnacle. She had never considered that she would be harmed under Saria's care.

This is trust and also dependence.

"No, I just encountered some things recently, so I am a little confused."

Under Ifrit's questioning, Saria had no choice but to find an excuse to get away with it.

She didn't want Ifrit to know about these dirty things, and the changes in her best friend also made Saria deeply involved.

All these things mixed together made her extremely tired. Even with her physical fitness, she felt tired for the first time in a long time.

The last time I felt tired was when I graduated?

Rubbing her temples, Saria's thoughts began to wander.

"Rest well when you are tired. Forcing yourself to keep going is not a good thing."

Having recovered from her shyness, Talina quickly spoke up to remind Saria and divert her embarrassment.

Ifrit's words had a really big impact on her.

At that time, she thought that this hairpin was just something Narcissa picked up to exchange for snacks with her, but who knew it had such a meaning.

How can a little kid know so much?

When Saria, who was thinking about something, was called, she realized that there was another person at the scene.

It seems that I am really tired. This situation would never have happened to me before.

Secretly alerting herself, Saria turned her head and looked at Talina: "By the way, it may take some time to find the person you are looking for."

Even though she was busy with trivial matters, Saria did not forget what she had promised Talina.

After all, the other party has fulfilled his promise to accompany Ifrit, so she, as an adult, naturally cannot break the promise.

"Do you mean Narcissa?"

The topic that she had just wanted to skip was suddenly brought up again, and Talina was a little overwhelmed.

"Well, that incident happened too long ago, almost seven years ago. Many clues have disappeared, and it's very difficult to find them. I will try to contact Locke, but it will be difficult. I hope you are mentally prepared."

Saria gently shook her slightly aching neck. "Well, Locke's water tank technology has always been highly coveted by the outside world. Countless people want to get their hands on it, so he is under very strict supervision."

Saria had already understood this during the previous investigation, but due to some other reasons, she only had the opportunity to tell Talina now.

"But one thing is certain. After the Rocken water tank accident, a large number of children were relocated and given to suitable families to raise. Your friend might have been among them."

"Is that so?"

Talina, who had already known that Narcissa was not dead, was not surprised. Instead, she had already started thinking about what to say when she met Narcissa.

When the time comes, I will hold a child in my hand, stand in front of Narcissa and call her aunt...

When she thought of this scene, Talina's little face wrinkled up.

"By the way, Ifrit, I have some questions for you."

After dealing with Talina's matter, Saria turned her attention to Ifrit.

"What's wrong? I'll tell you anything Saria wants to know!"

With a smile on his face, Ifrit exuded his trust without reservation.

"Those who hurt you...did they mention the name of Hayden Pharmaceuticals?"

After some hesitation, Saria decided to say the name that was considered a taboo to Ifrit in front of her.

The clues have been cut off, and Christen has expressly forbidden her to continue investigating. The Rhine line can no longer be used, and it might explode at any time.

Therefore, Ifrit, who had personally experienced it, naturally became the most reliable source of information.

"I...I don't know!"

Ifrit, who had been full of confidence just now, suddenly panicked, left Saria's arms, returned to his seat, and had a look of fear on his face.

"Sareya? When did you come?"

Ifrit's voice of resistance woke up Hemer who had just fallen asleep. He rubbed his eyes and moved his stiff body, still sleepy.

"Director Saria arrived three minutes and forty-seven seconds ago and spoke with Ms. Talina. The content of the conversation is confidential."

Joyce, who was acting as Homer's pillow, suddenly spoke up and answered Homer's question.

"Is that so? What was the outcome?"

After hearing that Saria had been there for a while, Hemer came over anxiously and asked about Ifrit's treatment.

"Director Parvez is still the primary person in charge of treatment. After all, he is the professional. However, I must be informed of the plan before each treatment, and treatment can only be carried out after approval."

After telling Christen the answer, Saria turned her face away unconsciously.

She was very dissatisfied with the result. According to Parvez's method, the dosage of Ifrit's subsequent treatment would only continue to increase, and the pain would increase accordingly.

But there was no way. Rhine's right to speak was in the hands of Christen, and what she said made sense. Saria couldn't find the words to refute her.

"Is that so... Well, it's okay. Saria has tried her best, hasn't she? And it's just pain. Ifrit can bear it, right?"

The moment she heard the decision, Hemer's face darkened, but then she reacted, encouraging Saria and also encouraging Ifrit.

But Ifrit, who would have agreed with her in the past, was now curled up on the bed, holding his head with his hands, his body trembling slightly.

"Ifrit?!"

Volume 4: Chapter 106: Is crying useful?

“No…no!”

Holding his head, fear spread across Ifrit's face.

It was obvious how much the words Saria had just said hurt her.

It is a fear rooted in the deepest part of my heart, the inability to accept the harm done to myself, the burden of drugs on my body, and the torture of pain on my body.

These things are constantly testing Ifrit's nerves.

The fact that she could still sit here and eat candy was a testament to her mental strength. If it weren't for Saria extending her hand, she would probably be lying in the ruins filled with sewage, dying quietly.

Under the care of Saria and Hemer, Ifrit is now slightly better, but she is still afraid when she hears the name again.

"Ifrit! It's okay! Everyone's here! It's okay!"

Hemer, who was sitting next to her, held Ifrit in his arms so that the frightened Ifrit could have someone to rely on and not be alone.

"Bad guy...Hemer...Sareya...bad guy..."

Muttering to herself, Ifrit repeated these two words, tears welling up in her eyes and the circles around her eyes began to turn red.

After all, Ifrit is just a child. He has been tortured in that place for so long. Now that he has someone to rely on, crying is an instinctive reaction.

"Sareya...bad guys...bullied me...they...bullied me..."

With Hemer's comfort, Ifrit could no longer hold back and confided in Saria, who had the highest fighting power among the people present. Her voice was tearful and she looked extremely pitiful.