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Amiya almost cried in desperation. She felt a surge of healing magic flowing through her body, not only relieving her physical exhaustion but also restoring a significant amount of her mental energy.

She understood that Gavial's magic was directly proportional to her attack power; in other words, the more fiercely Gavial attacked, the greater her healing output and the better the effect. This was also why Gavial's magic inspired fear—it was like dying and being reborn in advance. Without strong willpower, one might simply accept defeat and not be able to withstand it.

"without……"

Lin Lu gasped for breath, barely managing to pull himself together and regain his almost completely deprived consciousness. If this were an animated depiction, Amiya would frantically stuff the white soul that had been escaping from his mouth back in.

"It's okay, I'm fine..."

Lin Lu comforted Amiya, then looked at Gavial, who was cheering with joy at finally having the chance to use his full strength, and nervously gave him a thumbs up: "Dr. Nice."

Gavial asked curiously, "Dr. Nice? What do you mean?"

"You're awesome" means...

"I see, Doctor, you're nice too."

"...In a sense, I'm very pleased that you can pick up on the joke like that."

With Amiya's help, Lin Lu stood up again. As the burning sensation in his chest subsided, a warm current filled his body, like a weary person soaking in a hot spring. His self-healing ability, pushed to its limit, shone brightly once more, healing his wounds.

Gavial's healing spells were a bit terrifying, but their effects were quite noticeable...

Lin Lu had a thought and immediately said, "Hey, Gavial."

"What is it, Doctor?"

"I'm begging you, from now on, only use your full strength on me!"

Lin Lu said solemnly, his deep cobalt blue eyes filled with seriousness, his words containing his true feelings.

Even with his physical limits, Gavial couldn't withstand Gavial's full-force attack, and that was while wearing a hooded coat. He truly thought he was going to die. Since the sarcophagus awoke, this was the first time Lin Lu had truly felt death rushing towards him in a truck at 80 miles per hour; he almost thought he was about to be reincarnated into another world.

Gavial was stunned, and the Originium Staff slipped from his hand and fell to the ground with a loud thud.

"Ah, well... ah... that's true, there will always be people interested in this. Ahahaha, ahahaha..."

Gavial was a beat slow to react, quickly picking up his Origin Stone Staff as if to cover something up, saying, "I didn't expect you to be interested in this, Doctor, but it's alright, I won't have any special opinion about you. After all, from a physiological point of view, some people can indeed mistake pain for pleasure, but this is actually a kind of deception by the brain..."

"No, I'm serious."

"Well!?"

Gavial unintentionally let out a scream that was even louder than his usual shouts.

"From now on, will you be able to unleash your full power only for me?" Lin Lu unconsciously adopted a business-like tone, his voice becoming deep and steady, and he spoke with an unprecedentedly serious expression.

Even Gavial, who had never considered matters between men and women, knew very well that the person in front of her was speaking to her very seriously.

"I...I understand..."

For some reason, Gavial blushed and lowered his head.

"That's great, that's good."

Lin Lu breathed a sigh of relief, finally averting a potential medical malpractice incident for Rhodes Island. If it were anyone else, a single full-force attack from Gavial would likely have been fatal; even a healing spell couldn't revive a dead person.

"What's so good about it... Of all times, you have to tell me this now, Amiya is still here." Gavial's face turned even redder, and perhaps because of the firelight, she hugged the Originium Staff somewhat awkwardly.

"Amiya? What's wrong with Amiya? What's it to her? I just wanted to... Ugh! It's so cold!"

Just as Lin Lu was about to explain the reason, he suddenly felt his body temperature drop sharply and shivered.

"PhD--"

Amiya suddenly spoke, smiling gently. The materialized spell units surged with energy, and the shadow of a chimera could be vaguely seen in the void behind her.

"You really have a lot of energy."

"Wait, Amiya, I'm not—uh ...

“Since you like this feeling, Doctor, then I can be a little rougher and more ruthless... Is that alright, Doctor?” Amiya placed her hand on Lin Lu’s waist, her fingertips crackling with electricity, the light of her Originium Arts flickering on and off.

As Superintendent Chen approached, Lin was enveloped in white smoke and emitted the aroma of roasted meat.

"Hi, beautiful lady."

Having forgotten the pain of past wounds, Lin subconsciously waved his hand, and immediately a tingling electric sensation shot through his waist again. He trembled violently, his head resting on Amiya's shoulder, white foam drooling from the corners of his mouth.

Chen Huijie stared at Lin Lu. From his clothes, she could tell he was the Doctor from Rhodes Island… but he was somewhat different from the person she remembered. Not only were his appearance, style, and temperament different, but even his gender was fundamentally different. However, judging from his voice, he was probably the same person from the Maria Defense Network command center.

Based on the information Superintendent Chen received not long ago, the battlefield in the Lungmen slums has been successfully suppressed. The nine-meter-tall, four-legged, half-humanoid monster was killed by forces outside the Guard Bureau. The Infected from the Reunion Movement withdrew, and only fewer than ten survivors of the newly formed rioters in Lungmen survived, all of whom were apprehended. The Guard Bureau's biggest highlight in this operation was their exceptionally diligent cleaning.

The problem is that……

If this person is the same doctor at Maria Command Center, how did he arrive here in such a short time? Surely there can't be a train in Lungmen, this mobile city, that can travel directly from underground to any corner of the city?

how can that be possible.

Mr. Chen shook his head.

Which of these two is Misha?

Chen Huijie looked at the twins lying peacefully on the ground. Judging from their clothing alone, she had so many things to complain about. Why were there two white-haired Ursus girls, one of whom even looked like a member of the Reunion Movement… no, she seemed to be!

Amiya retorted, "Does it matter which one is Misha?"

Chen Huijie understood what the other person meant, but she didn't want to simply go along with it. Her tone became slightly more forceful: "Amiya, Rhodes Island breached the contract first this time, failing to share information and providing false intelligence. Have you considered the dangers Lungmen would face if that monster were released—"

Before she could finish speaking, Amiya raised her finger and pointed to the burning skeleton kidnappers in the distance, which were almost burned to ashes.

"What, is there a problem?" Amiya said calmly, her words carrying a hint of aggression, perhaps due to her bad mood, which was different from her usual self.

Of course, Lin Lu has to take the blame for this.

Just as Superintendent Chen's temper flared up, Lawyer Lin suddenly stood up straight and slowly pulled up his hood.

At that moment, the direction of the airflow changed.

“We are not interested in the drive key to Chernobog’s core city. If Lungmen wants it, they can take it. As for Misha, and… Xiaoya.” Lin Lu’s gaze lingered on Alex, and for some reason, his tone became somewhat helpless. “These two Oripathy patients are our Rhodes Island patients. If the Guard Bureau wants to have a dialogue, that’s fine. Come to Rhodes Island and we can talk slowly.”

"I'm not negotiating with you," Chen rebuked.

"What a coincidence, so am I."

Lin Lu paused briefly, then turned to Amiya, seeking permission from the CEO of Rhodes Island.

"The doctor's orders are my orders."

Although Amiya was somewhat unhappy about the Doctor's philandering, she would still support him in the current situation. It's like a rebellious daughter saying she doesn't want to put her clothes in the washing machine with her father's, but at mealtimes she'll still cooperate with her mother and ask her father, who's busy playing video games, to pause his game and come out for dinner.

Rebellious daughter who defies her father, this is truly something else.

Lin Lu smiled slightly, turned to face Chen Huijie, and said domineeringly, "The matter is over, Superintendent Chen. When you made the Chernobog core city drive key your primary target, you no longer had the right to demand that we hand over Misha. You chose this one, didn't you, idol?"

Chen Huijie placed her hand on the hilt of the knife and threatened, "What if I say no?"

"I'm going to have Misha."

Lin Lu clenched his fist and pounded it on his chest, making a declaration.

“Even Wei Yanwu couldn’t keep her, I’m telling you.”

Chapter 346 Repaying Evil with Kindness (Bonus Chapter)

"...Is Rhodes Island planning to terminate its cooperation with Lungmen?"

Chen Huijie said calmly that she did not choose to suppress the other party with force, in order to avoid their relationship going to extremes.

Rhodes Island has not yet made any overt moves that would harm Lungmen's interests, so it cannot fire the first shot at this time.

Lungmen is currently suffering heavy losses from its battles with multiple parties. To needlessly add another enemy, especially one of considerable strength, is unwise. At least for now, this is not the right thing to do.

Even though Superintendent Chen usually seems to be the epitome of a volatile temper, possessing the most exquisite swordsmanship and the strictest attitude in the entire Guard Bureau. He is extremely tough, treating everyone equally. He seems inflexible, always sporting a fierce expression.

But she wasn't a complete workaholic or a police machine, her mind filled with nothing but Lungmen's justice.

Chen is highly self-disciplined; she can allocate all her time effectively and control her emotions. The Guard Bureau's top-ranked crime-solving rate isn't something that can be achieved through sheer effort. The ability to vanish mountains of case files overnight isn't simply explained by hard work alone.

Faced with Commander Chen's pressure regarding the cooperative relationship between Rhodes Island and Lungmen, Amiya was somewhat nervous, but she didn't stop Lin Lu. After all, from the moment she made the decision to rescue Misha, it meant she was prepared for this outcome.

Lin Lu sensed Amiya's nervousness, which further deepened his bad impression of the Guard Bureau.

"Commander Chen, if you're going to say that, please remember one thing well."

"what's up."

"Anyone who uses work to pressure others is just like a bank boss who threatens subordinates with HR transfers—they'll be paid tenfold for it." Lin Lu smiled, his smile dripping with sarcasm, his lips curling upwards. He continued, "In fact, Rhodes Island has terminated its cooperation with Lungmen. Wei Yanwu has signed a compensation agreement. In addition to the supplies originally agreed upon in this cooperation, Lungmen will also have to pay double the penalty for breach of contract, compensation for emotional distress, and personal safety protection fees, among other things."

"I do not believe."

Chen Huijie said coldly.

Not only did she not believe it, but even Amiya couldn't believe it.

Amiya felt a chill run down her spine from just a glimpse of what kind of person Governor Wei Yanwu of Lungmen was. During the discussions of cooperation at the Lungmen Administrative Hall, Amiya had already sensed that Wei Yanwu… was a monstrous dragon.

What the doctor is saying now is tantamount to snatching food from a dragon's mouth. How could that greedy old dragon possibly give in to such a situation?

"Believe it or not, you can go back and ask Wei Yanwu to confirm it."

Lin Lu opened his arms and said calmly, "Or do you want to fight?"

Upon hearing this, a guard officer immediately erupted in anger, shouting, "What did you just say—"

The man's words came to an abrupt halt as a sharp blade pressed against his throat, and a figure emerged from the shadows.

"wanna die?"

The King Killer said coldly, she would not allow anyone to treat Lin Lu in this way.

Amiya originally intended to entrust the task of escorting the wounded back to Rhodes Island to Gavial, but considering that the Kingslayer's battlefield mobility could ensure that he could arrive with reinforcements after the escort was completed... she entrusted this heavy responsibility to her.

The Kingslayer returned to the Rhodes Island ship, immediately donned his weapons, and rushed over at full speed. Upon arrival, he heard someone shouting in the Forest Law.

Can she tolerate this?

That won't do!

Rhodes Island operators arrived in all-terrain vehicles, and the dense crowd surrounded the Guard Bureau.

The atmosphere instantly became tense. The officers of the Royal Guard gripped their weapons and stared at the Kingslayer, while Chen Huijie's gaze remained fixed on Lin Lu. She knew that he, not Amiya, was now in charge.

Finally, Superintendent Chan covered his forehead and let out a deep sigh.

The Imperial Guard has really embarrassed itself today.

"You can take them away. Once they regain consciousness, we will personally visit them," she said calmly.

"You really are reasonable, Superintendent Chen." Lawyer Lin was somewhat surprised. In fact, he had already prepared to subdue the enemy with one blow, ensuring that he could subdue this Iron Lady of Lungmen as soon as possible during the battle.

"Enough with the nonsense, give me the driver key." Chen Huijie gritted her teeth, enduring her blood pressure that was about to burst. "And you, release my men right now!"

The King Killer turned to look at Lin Lu, and only after receiving a nod from him did she lower her hand.

"You've been given a second chance at life."

The guard was immediately terrified. As he looked around in bewilderment, the figure of the Kingslayer had already appeared beside Lin Lu, and no one could keep up with her speed.

The Kingslayer bent down and felt Misha's pockets, taking out two semi-circular combs from two different pockets... These weren't combs at all! They were obviously mechanical parts!

The thing is, this thing is incredibly comfortable for brushing hair, damn it! It's just an accessory!

The Kingslayer combined two different parts to form a circular device. She looked at the device in her hand, then at Misha, and finally at Lin Lu. She didn't speak, but her tail swayed gently, revealing her doubts.

—Is it okay to give Misha's things to someone else without her permission?

"This thing is useless to Misha and will only bring her endless trouble."

Lin Lu realized what the King Killer was worried about. He took the core city activation key of Chernobog from the King Killer and handed it to Chen Huijie, while reminding him, "This is a hot potato. I hope Lungmen can handle it well and not drop it."

Chen Huijie took the core city key, checked it on the spot, and placed it in a safe briefcase after confirming that it was correct.

"Rhodes Island need not worry about that; we can protect ourselves."

"Really? You won't be kidnapped on the way, will you? The Reunion Movement hasn't completely withdrawn yet. Does the Guard Bureau need Rhodes Island's team to escort you to Lungmen?"

Lin Lu put on a very warm and friendly demeanor, and said with a fake smile that had no real emotion, "Even though the Guard Bureau has treated Rhodes Island like a pebble on the roadside these past few days while I was away, thinking it's just a small medical institution and that it doesn't matter if they treat it rudely, we can ignore all of that. Despite signing a contract for equal treatment, they provided a dilapidated building with no security guarantees as their office, and they gave orders with an arrogant attitude."

"Is this Rhodes Island's way of repaying evil with kindness? Touched, Superintendent Chen?" Lin Lu added.

"No-must-!!"

Chen Huijie suppressed her anger. She had never hated anyone so much before. No, there were two people even more despicable in her heart. Now, Lin was in her top three!

"I'll remember you, Doctor from Rhodes Island."